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Tremendous season

RDP rodeo athlete named CCFR High Point Cowgirl

May 15, 2026 | 2:34 PM

Red Deer Polytechnic rodeo athlete Kaybree Zunti has been named the Canadian College Finals Rodeo (CCFR) High Point Cowgirl.

She earned the title after accumulating 795 points during the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) season.

She was consistently ranked at or near the top of the leaderboard throughout the 2025-26 season and completed the campaign with a big performance at the CCFR in Rimbey.

She and partner Tray Hoffman of Lakeland College dominated in team roping, capturing top spot with a total of 380 points.

“Winning the CCFR in team roping with her partner, along with earning the 2026 Overall High Point Cowgirl, reflects Kaybree’s talent, determination and ability to perform under pressure,” says Guy Kelley, head coach of the RDP Rodeo team. “She’s the kind of athlete every coach wants on their team, and we are beyond proud of how she represented the RDP program all season long.”

Zunti, who’s from Unity, Sask., also excelled in individual events, accumulating 250 points in breakaway roping over three days. Zunti added another 30 points in barrel racing and 135 points in goat tying.

“It’s been a rebuilding year for us, and being the only Queen to qualify for the finals this season likely carried a great deal of pressure,” said RDP Student Life and Rodeo Team Coordinator, Trina Carroll. “Despite that, she remained calm and focused each day. We’re incredibly proud of what she has accomplished this season and look forward to what’s ahead for her and the team next season.”

This past year, the Red Deer Polytechnic Rodeo team featured seven Queens, six of which were new student-athletes.

Zunti plans to return to Red Deer Polytechnic next season and compete with the Queens, hoping to build on her incredible first-year results.