Cody Cassidy
Born (1981-06-26) June 26, 1981
Occupation(s)Cowboy, steer wrestler, tie-down roper

Cody Cassidy (born June 26, 1981) is a Canadian professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in steer wrestling. He is a five time Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) champion steer wrestler.[1][2][3]

Early life

Cassidy was born on June 26, 1981, in Bashaw, Alberta, Canada.[4]

Career

In 2010, he qualified for the National Finals Rodeo,[5] and also won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.[6] That year Cody finished fifth in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world standings, his highest ranking so far, with $155,567.[4]

Personal life

His brother is fellow steer wrestler, Curtis Cassidy.[7]

References

  1. "Steer-wrestler Cody Cassidy hoping for cure to Sunday snakebite at Calgary Stampede". Calgaryherald.com. July 17, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  2. "Like father, like son: Cody Cassidy looking for more buckles than his father". Edmontonjournal.com. November 3, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  3. "Rodeo Canada - Official Home of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association". Rodeocanada.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Cowboy Biographies". www.prorodeo.com. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  5. "PRCA: Cassidy wins Grande Prairie for first time". Redbluffdailynews.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  6. "Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo". Cowboy Sports News. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  7. Groke, Nick. "Cassidy's wrestle with success in new year". Denverpost.com.

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