Gilmar Santana and Kahl Wasilow each take a win in back-to-back Manitoba BRC events
- lukesterzer
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What a weekend! Crossfire Bullriding was in both Grunthal and MacGregor, Manitoba for two action-packed events that shook up the BRC standings and featured the best bulls and riders in Canada.
June 6th – Hanover Ag's Spring Twist Off
Location: Grunthal, MB
Series: High-Paced Series Event
Friday night delivered non-stop action as Grunthal hosted a High-Paced Series event, featuring not only bull riding but fast-paced barrel racing as well!
In the first round of the bullriding, we saw many rides from cowboys including Jeremy Maisonneuve, Gilmar Santana, Dayton Johnston, and more! The top ride in round one was posted by Marshall Senger with a 83.5 score on LSB Wide Open!
In the Championship roud, Gilmar Santana of Ouro Preto, Brazil delivered a standout performance, an event-high 84 point ride on LSB Chairman Frank, the only ride in the second round, and clinching the event win. His win earned him $3,600 and 200 points, propelling him into the #2 spot in the BRC national standings!
In the barrel racing, Kathy Johnston from Murillo, ON and her incredible horse DACS Con Gold Rush swept all 3 go rounds, claiming the overall win and $1,389 in earnings!
Top 3 Average – Bull Riding:
Gilmar Santana – 164 pts – $3,600
Marshall Senger – 83.5 pts – $880
Jeremy Maisonneuve – 82.5 pts – $660
June 7th – Municipality of North Norfolk Bull Bash presented by GenAg
Location: MacGregor, MB
Saturday’s show in MacGregor was a bit more challenging for the riders with only 3 successful rides on the night. However, it marked a major milestone for one rising star: Kahl Wasilow, a rookie in the BRC, came out swinging with two solid rides—84.5 on MBB Shootin The Breeze in the first round and 86 on LSB Fly High Ry in the Championship Round. He swept the event with a total score of 170.5, earning $4,675 and 200 points!
The other man to cover his bull in the Championship round was Westen Wade from Sylvan Lake, AB, who placed second thanks to his ride on LSB Bull Dog for 85 points, taking home $2,025 for his efforts.
Top 2 Average – Bull Riding:
Kahl Wasilow – 170.5 – $4,675
Westen Wade – 85 pts – $2,025
That’s a wrap on a wild Crossfire Bullriding double header in Manitoba! The next event happening on August 1st is the Midale Bull Bash & Cabaret to kick off a string of 5 events in August!
See the full schedule here: https://www.crossfirebullriding.com/schedule/2025
Photos by Carey Lee
