Jessi Melenka

NOT BUILT TO BACK DOWN.

Raised on hard work. Forged through adversity. Tough as nails and chasing a legacy bigger than herself.
Ranch Bronc Rider | Barrel Racer | Canadian National Team

Ranch Bronc | 2026

Rookie Season Results

Her first season on broncs, and she's only getting started.

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Meet Jessi

THE KIND OF GRIT YOU CAN’T TEACH.Some people are born to follow a path, and others are built to make their own. Jessi Melenka is a ranch bronc rider, barrel racer and Canadian National Team athlete from the East Kootenays of British Columbia. Raised on hard work and driven by determination, she has never shied away from a challenge, least of all when the odds are stacked against her.Her introduction to ranch bronc riding wasn’t exactly graceful. The first bronc she ever climbed onto, a horse named Joe King, put her straight in the dirt. Rather than walk away, Jessi did what most riders wouldn’t and asked for the same horse again. On her return ride, she covered all eight seconds and took home the Most Grit award, a moment that says more about her than any title ever could.That grit carried her through a remarkable rookie season. In her first year of ranch bronc riding, Jessi earned a top three spot on the Canadian National Team, finished eighth in the Canadian standings and placed fourth in the Canadian Finals average. She has also competed in the men’s open division, proving that determination doesn’t recognize boundaries.There is far more to Jessi than what happens inside the arena. She is a business management graduate working toward a career in law, a martial arts coach, a former judo medallist and a dedicated 4‑H mentor who still judges, coaches and runs clinics for local youth. She works full time with horses, gives back to her community and brings the same relentless work ethic to everything she takes on.For Jessi, this has never been about proving she’s tougher than the next person. It’s about showing what’s possible when you refuse to quit. She isn’t just riding broncs; she’s challenging expectations, earning her place and holding the gate open for the women who come after her.NOT BUILT TO BACK DOWN. NEVER WAS.

Jessi Melenka 2026

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THE ROAD TO 2027. THE LEGACY BEYOND IT.Eight seconds in the arena. Years of hard work behind them. A future worth investing in.After an extraordinary rookie season that earned her a place among Canada's top ranch bronc competitors, Jessi Melenka is setting her sights on something bigger.The 2027 season represents the next chapter in a journey built on grit, sacrifice, and an unwavering determination to succeed.With plans to compete across Canada and the United States, Jessi is preparing to take on new arenas, stronger competition, and international opportunities while continuing to represent the Canadian National Team.From the East Kootenays to the rodeo grounds of Alberta, Montana, North Dakota, and beyond, every mile brings another opportunity to grow, compete, and inspire.But pursuing a dream at this level takes more than determination.It takes early mornings, long highways, countless hours in the saddle, entry fees, travel expenses, horse care, training, and the kind of commitment most people never see.That's where great partnerships make a difference.Jessi is seeking businesses and organizations that believe in hard work, resilience, community, and the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation.Partnerships offer meaningful brand exposure through competition apparel, truck and trailer branding, social media, professional photography, video content, and appearances throughout the season.More importantly, they offer an opportunity to stand behind an athlete who represents something real.Someone who works for what she earns.Someone who gets back on when she gets thrown.Someone who understands that success isn't handed to you. It's earned.THIS IS BIGGER THAN RODEO.It's about opening doors, challenging expectations, and showing the next generation of women that they belong wherever they're willing to put in the work.The road to 2027 is just beginning.BE PART OF THE JOURNEY. STAND BEHIND THE GRIT.Explore the 2027 partnership opportunities and discover how your business can ride alongside Jessi this season.

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Sponsorship 2027

Great things aren't built alone.

Behind every great athlete are the people and businesses who believed in them before the world knew their name.Stand behind Jessi Melenka as she takes on the 2027 rodeo season.Partnership opportunities from $500 to $5,000 CAD, with custom and in kind partnerships available.

The Road Ahead | 2026–27

Where She Rides Next

Representing Canada one to five times a month.
Not built to back down.

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