Countdown to NFBR: #12 Kendal Pierson

Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily continues our countdown to the NFBR with #12 Kendal Pierson.

Laura Motley Lambert|

Name: Kendal Pierson

Hometown: Wardlow, AB, Canada

Rank: 12th

2023 Winnings: $80,031

NFR Qualifications: 1

Biggest Win of 2023: Placing third in the average at Ellensburg, Washington.

Horse(s): Kendals Smokin Gun “Smoke” – 13-year-old grey gelding

Strategy for NFR: I am going to make the best run I can on the calf I draw.

Ropes: Rattler Ropes

Jeans and Shirts: Wrangler

Traveling partners: Bradi Good and Shelby Meged

Unfortunately, we had a hard time trying to get a hold of Kendal. This is information we know, but unlike our other countdown pieces, this was unable to be an exclusive interview with the #12 breakaway roper in the world.

Our series will continue tomorrow with #10 Jackie Crawford. We released the #11 earlier on Sunday and will officially be back on track.

We hope you are enjoying the series leading up to the National Finals Rodeo!

Published Nov 26, 2023

LAURA MOTLEY LAMBERT

Laura Lambert resides in Wiggins, Colo. with her husband, Ricky and two sons, Brayden and Boedy. She attended the University of Northern Colorado while studying economics. She is an accomplished rodeo athlete and barrel horse trainer along with being a life-long sports fan. Over the years, Laura has been active in journalism in a variety of roles. While continuing to cover western sports and country music, she is currently enjoying expanding her reach into multiple sports including MLB, NFL, and WNBA. Laura covers the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins and Rodeo for On SI. You can reach her at lauralambertmedia@gmail.com

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