Grande Prairie's Jett Lambert set for third Peace Country Invitational
The local bull rider says a switch to a Brazilian-style bull rope has boosted his consistency after an elbow injury sidelined him earlier this season.
Grande Prairie bull rider Jett Lambert will compete in his third PBR Peace Country Invitational on home turf this Saturday, saying he has a good feeling about the event after drawing a strong bull. Lambert says stepping away from the arena in 2025 to refocus mentally and physically has paid off in his riding this year.
Lambert says he tore a ligament off his elbow at this year's Stompede, forcing three-and-a-half weeks off and a rocky start to the season. Since switching from an American-style bull rope to a Brazilian one, which has a higher handle, he says he has been covering more bulls and riding more consistently.
Lambert began competing more heavily on the PBR circuit in July, a later start than usual, but says he has climbed the standings quickly since then. He plans to compete in more PBR events this year in hopes of qualifying for the tour final, and is aiming to return to both the Canadian Finals Rodeo and the PBR final next season.
The Peace Country Invitational begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bonnetts Energy Centre in Grande Prairie, with tickets available through the box office. Lambert is one of four cowboys from the Peace region competing at the event.
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