This model slash influencer, slash broker and barrel racer has an impressive list of credentials on his resume. His positive attitude and continued conversation around inclusivity in barrel racing makes him a game-changer for the ages. By Aleesha Harris Charles McKay of Vancouver, BC, recalls with a laugh, the transaction that garnered him his first …
Farmfair International is one of Canada’s largest agriculture showcases. From November 7-11, Northlands in Edmonton, Alberta fills with over eight halls of western entertainment, including top producing sales, showcases and clinicians. Today Western Horse Review is focusing on what makes Farmfair International so unique for breeders, trainers and enthusiasts of western performance horses. During Farmfair events …
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Showdown Sunday at the Calgary Stampede is known as the ‘Richest Day in Rodeo.’ After nine days of battling it out in the rodeo arena, winners of each event took home a cheque for $100-thousand dollars. Here are your 2018 winners: SADDLE BRONC: Ryder Wright of Milford, Utah, scored a career high 93 points on …
BY GUEST AUTHOR, JESSI SELTE Shamrock Performance horses owned and operated by Tyler and Helen Nowosad of Dewberry, Alberta, not only showed this years ABRA 1D champion horse, they also trained the DR Nick Bar Granddaughter, Raise The Gold Bar aka \”Alley,\” at the 2017 Canadian Barrel Horse Incentive Super Stakes held this past weekend …
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION Canada Night doesn’t happen until Thursday at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. But apparently the Canadian contingent of WNFR qualifiers either didn’t get the memo or they just plain couldn’t wait. The first all Canadian team roping team hasn’t just showed up at this Finals, they have been a factor in every round, …
Probably no two contestants better personify the drama of the Cinch Pro Series Canada Series Final than Alberta team ropers Steele DePaoli and Kasper Roy. DePaoli and Roy entered the weekend event as distinct longshots. Both were sitting 18th in the Canadian standings, $2,500 back of the 12th and final CFR qualifying berth with …
There\’s no denying it, Sherry Cervi is on fire. The defending world champion barrel racer and her legendary mount, Stingray, light up the dirt in any arena that they run in. So what equipment do they use to set them apart from all of the other girls who are hot on their heels? 1) BIT. I …
Contestants from across Western Canada and five northwestern states competed in the largest futurity and derby in Canada May 16-18th. Held in the Cardston Agridome the South Country Barrel Futurity and Derby saw 63 horses ran in the futurity, 57 horses competed in the derby, as well as over 380 entries in the open 4D barrel race. …
When it comes to pursuing their passions, the Whiteside Family runs nothing short of hard work, motivation and determination. It\’s all in the family for Travis and Dusti Whiteside. They are champions – making champions. Travis, a 12-time Canadian Finals Rodeo qualifier, Canadian Champion, season leader and multiple-time Calgary Stampede qualifier in the bareback riding, …
Meet Brooke. The past few years have been an incredible journey, not knowing what life had in store for her. So she took it one day at a time. As a young, vibrant barrel racer, Brooke was on top of the world. She was young, had many accomplishments under her belt already, such as multiple …
