Lamont Bullorama Supreme Raises the Stakes

Emily Mailhot Reporter –

Vegreville News Advertiser

The Lamont Bullorama Supreme returned to the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds for the 26th year this Saturday, May 4th with bull-riding action, plenty of dust, and much excitement from the cowboys and girls in the crowd.

Even with the slightly raised prices of $25 Adult, $15 Youth, and Under 6 Free, the bullorama had no problem selling tickets and filling the bleachers.

While the crowd felt some degree of excitement, the bull riders were – often literally – on the edge of their seats as the winner of the event stood to win $8000.00 and double points for the Bull Riders Canada (BRC) finals.

In the Long Round, though many tried and some rode as long as 7+ seconds, only two cowboys held on for the full 8 seconds.

Marcos Gloria from Central de Minas, MG, Brazil moved on to the Short Round in first place with 84 points and

$1,170.00 200 in his pocket, after a wild ride on Vold Rodeo Canada’s tough bull Whiskey Muscles.

After a 82.5 point ride on Vold’s Spy Hill, Tim Lipsett Lumsden also moved onto the championship round, with $957.00 in prize money.

A few extra cowboys were allowed to ride in the Short Round to help bring up the stakes. After 10 fast rounds in the pen, Marcos Gloria prevailed as the winner of the 2019 Lamont Bullorama, for a grand total of 172 points and $4,860.00 to take home.

In 2nd, Saskatchewan cowboy Tim Lipsett fought hard in the short round and was able to take home prizes of 166.5 $3,582.00. Following behind him in 3rd, Warlen Aquino of Itabirinha, MG, Brazil finished with 87 points and $1,492.00 of prizes.

The Dance in the Dirt for spectators and cowboys alike began at 9 pm with special guest Ben Chase, brought back for more musical performances after last year’s rodeo dance in Lamont.