Garrett Green captured the Chad Besplug Invitational bull riding title on the weekend in Claresholm.

Green's finished third at the last two editions of the event.

The three time CFR qualifier admitted this is an event he really wanted to win.

Green, from Meeting Creek, Alberta, rode to a spectacular 91 points and 175.5 on two head to claim the victory.

Reflecting on his Claresholm success Green said in a news release put out by the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association, “I changed my approach this year. In the past I haven't spent a lot of time working out but have relied strictly on my talent which will only take you so far. This winter, I've been lifting weights and doing yoga. And the difference is, I feel tremendously confident coming to events like this knowing how well prepared I am physically.”

Besplug, a two time Canadian Champion and former Calgary Stampede $100,000 winner, formally announced his retirement during the course of the event.
He sat out last season to recuperate from injuries but felt that the time was right to call it a career. He'll concentrate his efforts on his Alpha Bull production company and staging bull riding events across the west.