Rookie Jeremy Maisonneauve Charges Toward PBR Canada National Finals Berth

AIRDRIE, Alta. – Anyone with an eye on the Canadian bull riding scene knows there's a promising rookie turning heads in 2025.

Eighteen-year-old Jeremy Maisonneauve, a native of Quebec, made his way West this past winter with a single goal in mind – get on as many bulls as possible.

Now, holding an unbeatable lead in the semi-pro ranks of Bull Riders Canada (BRC), Maisonneauve has his sights set firmly on qualifying for the PBR Canada National Finals on Nov. 14-15 in Edmonton, Alberta.

"I come from a family of rodeo cowboys, my grandpa and dad both rodeoed. They team roped, calf roped, and when we'd rope at home, I'd jump on calves for fun. They figured I'd end up being a bull rider, and that's where it all started," he said.

"If you'd told me a year ago where I'd be now, I wouldn't have believed it."

Last winter, Maisonneauve packed up a minivan and headed to Alberta, chasing practice bulls and opportunities to ride. Posting highlights to his Instagram page, it didn't take long for bull riding fans to notice his raw talent and hunger to improve.

"Back home in Quebec, you rodeo from May to September, then it's a long winter off with no bulls to get on," Maisonneauve explained.
"Here in Alberta, I can drive an hour or two and find multiple practice pens. That's the biggest reason I made the move."

Though his parents encouraged him to consider a backup plan, Maisonneauve felt like even thinking about a Plan B meant preparing to fail, and he was all in.

Originally planning to head home after the winter, his trajectory changed once he started entering BRC events in the early Spring, and winning.

"I like strong competition. The BRC gave me that, and I think that's why so many great riders come through there. Having someone pushing you to be better really helps, it's a good stepping stone," he outlined.

Despite pressure to jump straight into the PBR, Maisonneauve took a measured approach. He understood the value of learning and growing before making that leap.

"Back East, we don't have guys who've been there and done it, no real path carved for us," he said.
"But here, you've got guys like Dakota Buttar, Jared Parsonage, and Jake Gardner, they've done it all. Getting to be around them, you listen and soak it in, but at the same time, you've got to do what works for you."

That steady approach paid off two weeks ago when Maisonneauve entered his first-ever PBR Canada event in Grande Prairie, Alberta. There, he went a perfect 2-for-2, finishing fourth and earning 40.5 Canadian points.

"It was wild,” Maisonneauve said. “I've always watched PBR events from the fan side, but being inside the arena with the pyrotechnics and a loud crowd, it was amazing. Plus, riding indoors makes the whole thing feel bigger."

With only three events left before the PBR Canada National Finals at Rogers Place, Maisonneauve chasing a rare feat, attempting to qualify by entering just four events.

And he's not stopping there.

His winter goal was to set records in the BRC. Mission accomplished. He now holds the single-season earnings record. Next up, he will head south to the United States this winter, then return to Canada for a full PBR Canada campaign in 2026.

"I wanted to set records when I came out here — and now that I've done that, the goal is to win the BRC Finals, then go south," he said. "Next year, it's all-in on the PBR in Canada."

"In 2026, I see myself nodding my head twice inside Rogers Place. Once at the PBR Canada Finals, and once at the Canadian Finals Rodeo. And in 2027? I'll be nodding my head in those yellow bucking chutes in Las Vegas at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo."

Maisonneauve writes down his goals every January 1, a practice that's kept him focused and intentional throughout his career so far.

"You've got to set goals that are achievable but make you work," he said.

Coming from the other side of the country, Maisonneauve has always looked up to western Canadian bull riders. And now, some of those heroes are texting him encouragement.

"Dakota Buttar texted me this winter telling me to come ride in the big leagues," he said.

"Guys like Jared Parsonage and Jake Gardner, they've all made time to talk with me and help. It's been incredible."

With upcoming events in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Saskatoon and Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Maisonneauve knows there's no secret to making the National Finals.

"You've just got to ride your bulls. That's the job every time. Stay consistent, ride clean, and try to be as many points as you can."