Hayes Goes Back-To-Back In Impressive Performance in Loveland, CO

Keenan Hayes wins back-to-back bareback titles at the Mountain States Circuit Finals

Kaleb Kistner | Oct 23, 2023

Hayes Goes Back-To-Back In Impressive Performance in Loveland, CO /

Keenan Hayes keeps on living up to his expectations, and more. With 17 wins in the 2023 season, Hayes was a clear favourite to win this year's Mountain States Circuit Finals in Loveland, CO.

The Hayden, CO native finished the two-day rodeo with a total of 253 points on three head. Hayes won the first round with an 86.5-point ride on Summit Pro Rodeo's "Bald Mountain".

Hayes proceeded to place third in the second round with 81-point effort and tied for second in the final round with an 85.5. Myles Carlson shared that second place spot with Hayes in the final round.

Mountain States Circuit Finals Bareback Average Winners

Keenan Hayes, 253- $3,073
Myles Carlson, 248.5- $2,305
Donny Proffit, 248- $1,537
Roedy Farrell, 246.5- $768

Myles Carlson put up quite a fight, but fell short in the second round to compete to Hayes. Carlson earned his way to the second place spot in the first round with an 85.5-point ride. Carlson also tied with Hayes in the final round with another 85.5-point ride.

Hayes had a record setting season in 2023, all while being a rookie. The Resistol Rookie of the Year award is given to the top and most outstanding rookie in each event, you can bet that Hayes will be receiving one of the most prestigious awards in pro rodeo.

Hayes earned his way to his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this year. The NFR is the most sought after rodeo of the year among rodeo athletes. The National Finals Rodeo will kick off Dec. 7-16 a the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Published Oct 23, 2023

KALEB KISTNER

Kaleb Kistner is from New Braunfels, a small community nestled in the Texas Hill Country. There’s only one “s” in Braunfels! Growing up in Comal County, it was an annual tradition to attend the Comal County Fair and Rodeo. Down the road was the San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo, that his grandparents would religiously take him to each year. Along with the annual rodeos, Kaleb was an active member in FFA throughout high school. Showing rabbits and pigs, assisting with steers and goats, and participating in leadership development events, Kaleb received a well-rounded, basic education in agriculture. On top of that, Kaleb earned his Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America. Kaleb has a strong work ethic and love for agriculture and the great outdoors. He hopes to be able to spread his knowledge and bring a better understanding of the Western way of life to those who may not understand. Kaleb has pursued a career in plumbing, continuing to achieve each possible license as quickly as he can. Kaleb has a beautiful fiancée Makayla and his sweet daughter Kinleigh. During his down time, he and his family enjoy going to their parents’ ranches to spend time with the family.