The year 2023 was a thrilling ride for bull-riding enthusiasts. Be it the exhilarating PBR World Camping series or the ever-exhilarating Unleash The Beast event, fans have witnessed some enthralling action this year. As the world braces for a new year, some moments from 2023 will remain eternal.

The 2023 saw several rookies light up the rodeo on the biggest of stages upsetting the biggest of established rodeos. Even more exciting than that was the newly introduced bonus prize. It undoubtedly was a historic milestone.

Bull riding enthusiasts witness history

For the first time ever, PBR introduced the bonus prize of $100,000 dollars to be given to the year’s Champion. Recounting the memorable moments from 2023, PBR Canada recalled this historic milestone in their latest post. “We made history in 2023! The No.2 moment on our countdown goes to the landmark announcement made in front of Rogers Place of the $100,000 champion bonus!”, the caption read. While the PBR Canada champion received $100,000, the WRCA Triple Crown Champion received a whopping $1 million dollars.

Earlier, PBR Champions would only receive the trophy, and the prize money earned through the season. With such a staggering amount of money on the coveted title now, the contest will become even more exciting and competitive. Clinching history, the first person to win the champion bonus became a person who was making a comeback after breaking his collarbone in October.

Bruised Cowboy touches history

A historic moment in the sport, the first-ever champion bonus deserved a swashbuckling rider. The swashbuckling rider got it as Dakota Buttar won the first ever $100,000 champions bonus in PBR Canada. He scored a perfect 4-for-4 at Rogers Place. Although he rebroke his collarbone, previously broken before the National finals in October, he was still able to grab his second PBR Canada Championship.

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Buttar rose to fame after winning the Canadian Championship at an Unorthodox, four-part Nationals Finals which was held during the COVID-19 times. The 30-year-old then ranked No.1 at the start of season in 2021 and 2022 but both times injuries cost him the title. This time he narrowly missed injury, otherwise it would have been another heartbreak for Buttar.

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