Kolby Wanchuk

5-9, 150 … Single … Father, Ricky (Ricky Ticky), is a professional rodeo clown; mother, Joan, is a Director of Operations at Alberta Innovative and a former barrel racer; brother, Kyle, competes in team roping as a heeler and tie-down roping … Enjoys hunting, fishing and skiing … Favorite rodeo is the Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up. … Rodeo idol is Mel Hyland … Was mentored by Hyland and the late Winston Bruce. Hyland won the 1972 PRCA saddle bronc riding world championship outright and tied for the world championship in 1976. Bruce was the 1961 PRCA saddle bronc riding world champion … Favorite restaurant is Red Claws Crab Shack in Arlington, Texas … Favorite movie is “The Cowboys” with John Wayne … Likes country music and musicians Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash … Favorite sports team is the Edmonton Oilers.