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Ag Days returns with intense competition

Horses, drivers and riders from around the region took part in chuckwagon and chariot races, as well as gymkhana events.

Prior to the start of chuckwagon races at Canora Ag Days on Aug. 20, Bryce Young, race announcer, prayed the Wagon Driver’s Prayer.

 “Heavenly Father, we pause, mindful of the many blessings You have bestowed upon us. We ask that You be with us at these races, and we pray that You will guide us on the race track of life.

“We don’t ask for special favours, or to draw the rail every time, nor do we ask for all daylight runs or to never tip a barrel.

“Help us Lord to live our lives in such a manner that when we make that last, inevitable ride to the country where the grass grows lush, green and neck yoke high, and the water runs cool, clear and deep, that You, as our last judge, will tell us that our entry fees are paid. Amen.”

In the chuckwagon races, the final two-day standings were as follows: Wayne Salmond, first; Ryan Peterson, second; Curtis Longman, third; Casey Peterson, fourth, and Clint Salmond, fifth.

The two-day results for the chariot races were: Twyla Salmond, first; Casey Peterson, second; Casey Peterson B, third; Colin Kilborn, fourth, and Brandee Braaten, fifth.

Cooper Hue was the top junior chariot driver as well as the top rookie chuckwagon driver.

Gymkhana junior and senior events also took place on Aug. 20 and 21.

Aug. 20 Wee Pee (8 years & under)

Barrels: Reed Galloway, first; Aspen Salmond, second; Autumn Salmond, third, and Kasen Bulmer, fourth.

Poles: Aspen Salmond, first; Reed Galloway, second; Thea Young, third, and Autumn Salmond, fourth.

Fun Event: Reed Galloway, first; Aspen Salmond, second, and Everly Yarysky third.

Aug. 21

Barrels: Reed Galloway, first; Aspen Salmond, second; Thea Young, third, and Autumn Salmond, fourth.

Poles: Reed Galloway, first; Aspen Salmond, second; Autumn Salmond, third, and Kasen Bulmer, fourth.

Fun Event: Aspen Salmond, first; Reed Galloway, second, and Thea Young, third.

Aug. 20 Pee Wee (9-12 years)

Barrels: Kaisley Hrabarchuk, first; Keeley Halvorson, second; Sarah Foster, third, and Hazey Sharpe, fourth.

Poles: Sarah Foster, first; Keeley Halvorson, second; Hazey Sharpe, third, and Emma Young, fourth.

Fun Event: Sarah Foster, first; Emma Young, second, and Kaisley Hrabarchuk, third.

Aug. 21

Barrels: Kaisley Hrabarchuk, first; Sarah Foster, second; Hazey Sharpe, third, and Keeley Halvorson, fourth.

Poles: Sarah Foster, first; Hazey Sharpe, second; Keeley Halvorson, third, and Keeley Halvorson, fourth.

Fun Event: Hazey Sharpe, first; Keeley Halvorson, second, and Keeley Halvorson, third.

Aug. 20 Junior (13-18 years)

Barrels: Avery Severeight, first; Quinn Longman, second; Zoe Stachura, third, and Tatum Hawreluik, fourth.

Poles: Quinn Longman, first; Blaise Townsend, second; Zoe Stachura, third, and Tatum Hawreluik, fourth.

Fun Event: Zoe Stachura, first; Tatum Hawreluik, second, and Mia Butterfield, third.

Aug. 21

Barrels: Avery Severeight, first; Quinn Longman, second; Tatum Hawreluik, third, and Blaise Townsend, fourth.

Poles: Tatum Hawreluik, first; Quinn Longman, second; Avery Severeight, third, and Klai Longman, fourth.

Fun Event: Tatum Hawreluik, first, and Klai Longman, second.

Aug 20 Senior (19-40 years)

Barrels: Lexi Young, first; Jacie Pearcey, second; Jacie Pearcey, third, and Jules Meyerhans, fourth.

Poles: Jacie Pearcey, first; Lexi Young, second; Jacie Pearcey, third, and Jules Meyerhans, fourth.

Fun Event: Lexi Young, first, and Jacie Pearcey, second.

Aug 21

Barrels: Jenna Salmond, first; Lexi Young, second; Jacie Pearcey, third, and Amber Closson, fourth.

Poles: Jenna Salmond, first; Jacie Pearcey, second; Jacie Pearcey, third, and Lexie Young, fourth.

Fun Event: Jenna Salmond, first; Lexi Young, second, and Jacie Pearcey, third.

Aug. 20 Elite (41-plus years)

Barrels: Twyla Salmond, first; Carla Andreas, second; Yvonne Young, third, and Rick Althouse, fourth.

Poles: Twyla Salmond, first; Carla Andreas, second; Carmi Hrabarchuk, third, and Rick Althouse, fourth.

Fun Event: Twyla Salmond, first; Carmi Hrabarchuk, second, and Yvonne Young, third.

Aug. 21

Barrels: Carmi Hrabarchuk, first; Carla Andreas, second; Rick Althouse, third, and Connie Althouse, fourth.

Poles: Carla Andreas, first; Carmi Hrabarchuk, second; Rick Althouse, third, and Yvonne Young, fourth.

Fun Event: Yvonne Young, first; Carmi Hrabarchuk, second, and Rick Althouse, third.