Jenna Dallyn CFR 2026

Quick Info

Horse: Smart Pepcid Lena aka JW. Pepcid Olena x Smart Kidd Freckles (red roan)
Number of Rodeos entered: 41
Rodeo won or placed high at: Won Bowden & Merritt, split 2/3 at Ponoka
Total earnings: $39 001
CFR qualification #: 6
Saddle, Pad, Bit, Rope: Triple A Saddle, Classic Equine Zone pad, solid round port bit, Rattler Striker 9.5 rope

2026 CFR Interviews Presented by Alliance Equine

What was your most memorable run of the season, and what made it stand out?
My short round run in Cheyanne is one I will always remember. I came back 2nd high call (in a sudden death short round) and went out there to be 5.0 and take the lead with one roper left. I ended up Reserve Champ but it was a great feeling to capitalize on that set-up and on that stage.

Looking back at your season as a whole, what are you most proud of?

I am proud of the way I competed this year, I went into the season wanting to push myself more than prior years. As a result, I broke more barriers, took more chances, and consistently placed higher than I ever have in a season. 

How have you changed as a competitor since your first CFR?
My knowledge of the game has increased every year so that is probably the biggest change since my first CFR. Whether it's technique, horsemanship, scoring, logistics, or mentality I have learned so much in all those areas in the past 5 years. And with that I am able to find consistency nowadays more than I used to.  

How has your definition of a good season changed over the years?
I don't label a season as good or bad, but I do look into the good and hard parts of every season and take those things into consideration for the following year. Over time I just build up inventory, and get slightly better as an overall competitor each year. 

What's the hardest part about chasing the CFR dream that most people don't see?
I would say probably the slumps that everyone goes through. I think from the outside it looks simple to just keep entering and know it will turn around. However, when you are going through it, there's a lot of battles in your head and in the practice pen that you are trying to figure out before the next rodeo.  

If you weren’t a breakaway roper, what would you be doing instead?
I probably would be working an office job and living a pretty routined life. But I would also enjoy training young horses and team roping on the side. 

Do you have any rodeo superstitions?
I like to rope the dummy before I compete and whenever I miss a calf, I always untie my string from my saddle horn so I can use it the next time. It becomes a little revenge game for me haha.

Do you prefer the training or competing side of the process more, and why?
I enjoy both parts. I could probably spend more of my days in the slower pace of training young ones rather than working on my own roping and horses. But when it comes time for the season to start up I enjoy being competitive and the camaraderie of the girls at the rodeos. 

What's one part of your horse's care program you refuse to compromise on?
Succeed has become a staple in my horse program especially while travelling. It helps horses' digestive systems while they face the long hours in the trailer, different weather conditions, stress, etc. 

What goes through your mind in the box before a run?
I always remind myself to make it "right". Which includes my horse in the corner and the calf in the chute when I nod. My internal clock can run a little fast in there, so reminding myself to stay patient and make things right is a routine for me. 

What are your best tips for mental toughness and handling pressure?
I've learned mental toughness is not something that you start being/doing when you show up to the rodeo to compete. It is more of how you handle yourself in the practice pen when things aren't working, how you react to adversity, how you let others affect you, etc. If you learn to control yourself outside the rodeo arena it becomes easier to be mentally tough when it's your turn to nod. As far as handling pressure I think experience and your preparation at home will help you succeed in those situations.  

What has it been like balancing the goal of making both the NFBR and the Canadian finals, and what does qualifying for both mean to you personally?
The last couple years, while I have had the opportunity to make the NFBR, I have made Canada a priority when it may have not made the most sense. This is due to qualifying for the CFR and winning a Canadian Title being a goal of mine long before the NFBR existed (I thought it would have had to been in the Team Roping or Barrel Racing back then). So qualifying for the Canadian Finals in my position means a lot to me. As far as the NFBR, that is still a huge goal of mine I hope to accomplish one day. While trying to qualify for both, it is a lot of extra driving, mentally and physically exhausting, but also very rewarding. My passion for rodeo and roping has always been high and so it's very cool to fulfill that through competing with the best on some of the biggest stages. 

When you eventually look back on your rodeo career, what do you hope you remember most?
I hope I remember all the good times with the girls that I have become great friends with through rodeo as well as the good horses I have been able to ride. I'll always remember those special runs that meant a little bit more at the time, but overall I want to remember the people that were right alongside me going through the same struggles and enjoying the same sport together.  

What do you hope the next generation remembers about you?
I've always wanted to be one of the best girl ropers in Canada, and I hope I can be on that list in the future but I also would like to be remembered as the kind, quiet- confident individual that was the same person win or lose.

 I would like to say thank you to my fiance, Riley for his unconditional support through the ups and downs of the season and pushing me to be better inside and outside the arena. I also would like to thank my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and the Wakefield's for supporting me through the season. To Lyle Kurtz (CVS Controls), Clint & Kayla Weston (Weston Manufacturing), Jim and Kim Nevada (Roper / Tin Haul), and The Bray family (Rattler Ropes), thank you for believing in me enough to represent your companies. 

Lastly, thank you to all the committees that have continued to support breakaway roping and grow the event each year into what it is today. 

Past Interviews:
2022 Interview
2023 Interview
2024 Interview
2025 Interview