Cory Petska has ridden some great horses in his career, which includes a gold buckle won with Erich Rogers in 2017, a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo average crown won with Tee Woolman in 2005, and 15 NFR back numbers between 2003 and 2018. Petska won his world championship on his signature sorrel, Chumley. But it's the bay mare who's been Cory's No.1 since retiring Chumley after the 2018 NFR—MP Driftinorphanannie—who's earned billing in his heart as his best-ever heel horse.
“Annie”—who's by Lone Drifter and out of a mare owned by late ProRodeo Hall of Famer Dale Smith—is 19 now.
“Lone Drifter is an own son of Driftwood Ike, who sired