Canada\’s Greatest Horseman

The results are in from Canada’s Greatest Horseman competition held at Farmfair. Competitors participate in herd work, roping, steer stopping, reining and fence work over a four day period.  These events demonstrate the talent and versatility that a great horseman displays.  The competition was very close, with only 5 points seperating the top three riders.

John Swales of Millarville, Alberta, earned the prize leather jacket and championship buckle with his top score of 579.5 points.  Riding Nic O Lena Badger, Swales out-roped and out-rode the competition.

In a close second was Veronica Swales on Will James Smokey.  Veronica was the only female to compete, and was just four points behind John with a score of 575.5.

Rounding out the top three was Brad Pedersen, a working cow horse and cutting trainer from Lacombe, Alberta.  Aboard Smart Sassy Date, Pedersen earned a total score of 573.5.