A strong start for a pair of southwest cowboys Wednesday in Regina as day one of the Canadian Western Agribition Pro Rodeo got underway.

Maple Creek's Wyatt Maines sits in second place after one day of competition.

Maines scored an 81 in Bareback Riding, as he sits one point back of current leader Pascal Isabelle.

After day one in Tie-Down Roping, Glentworth's Jesse Popescul currently holds the lead after recording a time of 8.6 seconds.

The event will resume Thursday and Friday before wrapping up on Saturday.