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.
