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Best of the Best Compete at Bruce Stampede
Best of the Best Compete at Bruce Stampede
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
World class competitors displayed their top notch skills during one of the Canada’s oldest rodeos on July 28 in Bruce.
The best of the best cowboys and cowgirls put on a great show before an estimated crowd of 3,600 people at the 110th annual Bruce Stampede.
Bruce Stampede Association President Robbie Chomik was happy to report that attendance was up from the previous year and fans got their money’s worth as there were a total of 316 entries in the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association sanctioned event. One of the highlights came when Strawbs Jones of Duffield, Alberta set an arena record atop Broken Aarrow in the Bareback Riding event.
There was a large field of competitors in the Saddle Bronc event with Lucas Macza of High River coming out on top to earn first place. Darren Dublanko won the Tie-Down Roping event over 26 competitors. Zane Marcenko of Ponoka earned top spot in steer wrestling. Beau Cavan walked away with top prize in steer riding. Lance Gordon and his team roping partner Kelly Buhler won that event. Stefan Tonita of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan won the bull riding event.
The Wild Horse Race featured a total of 10 teams with the Loken crew from Alsask, Saskatchewan being crowned the winner.
On the ladies side, Edesse Descoteaux of Airdrie took home first place in Barrel Racing.
