
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.
Place | Rider | Horse | Total Points |
1 | John Swales | NIC O LENA BADGER | 579.5 |
2 | Veronica Swales | WILL JAMES SMOKEY | 575.5 |
3 | Brad Pedersen | SMART SASSY DATE | 573.5 |
4 | John Swales | MAXIMUM ECHO | 571 |
5 | Geoff Hoar | NU CASH SIGN | 567.5 |
6 | Jesse Thomson | PICKACHICLET | 566.5 |
7 | Clint Swales | PURE LATIGO | 562 |
8 | Vance Kaglea | PEPINICS FANCY | 534.5 |
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Way to go to the Swales crew.
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