American Hat Presents Haven Meged

Haven Meged has visions beyond rodeo. He recently won $150,000 in one week with his futurity horses. “Eventually that is what we will do,” said the tie down roper from Stephenville, Texas. His plan is to continue to make a name for himself and his horses. Haven is no stranger to big wins, coming out in 2019 as the college as well as the world champion tie-down roper – taking home $246,013 in earnings as well as winning the average with a time of 85.7 seconds on 10 head. He has been to every National Finals since.
Haven grew up in Miles City, Montana, where his family ranched and ran the Miles City Livestock Auction. His parents, Bart and Misty, along with his siblings, Hayes, Harley and Holden. He learned the work ethic and tenacity it takes to survive a Montana winter caring for 700 + pairs. “As far as I can remember, my dad’s sent hats to American Hat to get them fixed up – and then we get new ones – they are made to last,” said Haven about his partnership with American Hats. “It’s a cool family and I’m glad I get to be part of it.” Haven explains how the values of American Hat and his lineup. “I try to set a good example – in and out of the arena – not only taking care of business but going above that. I try to rope the dummy and take time with those young kids that are looking up to us – I also look for ways to help the committees.”
Haven hopes to add five more NFR qualifications to his belt before he focuses on training full time. His focus for the immediate future is his wedding to NFBR qualifier Shelby Boisjoli on May 13. “We’re gone for the next month and then we’re off.” The couple will honeymoon in the Dominican Republic. “I’ve never been there.”
The couple basically grew up together in the rodeo world, beginning with the National Junior High Finals and continuing through college. They moved to Stephenville at about the same time. Originally from Canada, Shelby has been part of every group of 15 breakaway ropers at the National Finals. They both know the grind of going down the road – and after they are married, they will still both go down the road in separate rigs.
“I do all the entering,” said Haven. “It’s a lot of work to figure it out – I know how to map it out, and it just works out that we have to take separate rigs.” He knows it won’t be forever. “I like rodeoing, I like seeing the sights, but I don’t like to drive that much.” He likes what he gets to do day in and day out, though. “We love roping and training horses and we get to do it together when we’re home,” he said.”