Local rodeo competitor Dawson Loewen recently placed high among high school aged competitors.
He competed at the 70th annual National Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyo. The competition took place July 14 to 22.
National High School Finals Rodeo featured more than 1,650 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico.
Loewen finished in the top 10 in the world in his age category in steer wrestling,
After the trip to Rock Springs, Loewen travelled to Merritt, B.C. and he became top champion in Canada in steer wrestling for his age category.
"That a huge accomplishment for me there," Loewen said.
In tie-down roping he placed fifth and second in Canada in team roping.
Rayna Yasieniuk, a Grade 11 student at Hafford Central School, and Clay Ellis, a Grade 10 student at Maymont Central School, also competed at Rock Springs.
