GRATED COCONUT RETIRES
June 15, 2010

One of Canada's most decorated rodeo contestants is officially retiring from competition at the peak of his career.

According to the Calgary Stampede, reigning Canadian Bareback Horse of the Year Grated Coconut has tendered his resignation.

“Grated Coconut hasn’t competed since National Finals Rodeo (NFR) last fall in Las Vegas,” said Dr. David Chalack, president and chairman of the board, Calgary Stampede. “In watching him closely this spring out at Stampede Ranch, it is clear he is now primarily interested in spending time with the mares.”

The 13-year-old stud has received practially every honour that can bestowed upon a bucking horse in pro rodeo, and made eight trips to each the Canadian Finals Rodeo and the NFR.

“We’re happy to let him spend the rest of his days having fun at the Ranch – he’s certainly earned it. We are very proud that Grated Coconut retires as the current Canadian and world champion,” says Chalack. “He will continue to be the foundation for our Born to Buck breeding program. And during Stampede, we will have a special tribute to Grated Coconut on Final Sunday at this year’s Stampede Rodeo.”

The six time Canadian and World champion's retirement is effective immediately.

Read more about Grated Coconut here..