It's been 83 years in the making as the Moose Mountain Professional Rodeo hosted its 2015 edition.
The rodeo, which is dates back to 1934 with Rev. Bill Gourlay organizing a family outing on "Shackleton Flats." Ever since the 1st annual rodeo was held the community has embraced the event.
Though it makes for an entertaining weekend, the community is also happy to support the rodeo as they use the money to not only improve the rodeo grounds, but to support local organizations and athletes.
“When Rev. Bill Gourlay organized the first rodeo out on ‘Shackleton Flats,’ he wanted an inexpensive family fun event,” Tye Cancade, Moose Mountain Rodeo Association President, explained. “That is what the Moose Mountain Rodeo Association continues to strive to maintain to this day. We are proud that we use our profits to not only improve our facility each year but also donate the rest to community organizations such as the Kennedy Rink and Kipling Health Foundation.”
“We have also set up a system to support the young up and coming sport superstars. We have supported figure skaters, hockey players, and High School Rodeo contestants.”
The dual sanctioned event was hosted on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, where competitors earned points towards the Professional Canadian Rodeo Association (PCRA) and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
Well attended and well enjoyed the rodeo also saw the Main Street parade at 11 a.m. on July 18, as well as a demolition derby both days, kids’ entertainment, and more.
Rodeo stock was provided by Big Stone Rodeo, while the novice events saw local contractor Jim Lawrence’s Prime Time Rodeo’s best stock.
Bareback riding:
There was a first place tie between Logan Hodson, 81 points on Whiskey Bent, Robert Aubrey with 81 points on Hombre, and Cole Goodine with 81 points on One More Thats It. Each received $733.20 for their efforts. Fourth place went to Bobby Peters with 80.5 points, earning $244.40
Steer wrestling:
Ben Ramey took first place with 4.1 seconds and took home $1,362.06. Second went to Lucas Parker, at 5.0, earning him $1,184.40. There was a third place tie with Scott Guenthner and Travis Reay, each at 5.2 seconds; each earned $917.91. Fifth place was earned by Jonny Webb with a time of 5.3, earning him $651.42. Sixth place went to Derric Laye at 6.7s, $473.76, while seventh place was taken by Jesse Lawes at 7.0s, $296.10. Eighth place went to Cody Cassidy with 7.5s, $118.44
Team Roping:
In first place was Clay Ullery/Kevin Schreiner at 6.0 seconds, $899.58 each. Second went to Logan Bonnett/Keely Bonnett, 6.3, $744.48. Third place was earned by Devin Wigemyr/Murray Linthicum, 6.7, $589.38 each. In fourth place there was a tie between Steele DePaoli/Kasper Roy and Chase Simpson/Braidy Davies, at 6.8, $356.73 each. Sixth place was taken by Logan Bird/Dale Skocdopole, 7.1, $155.10 each
Saddle bronc riding:
First place went to Wade Sundell with 83.5 points on Rubels, $888.67. Second place was taken by Jim Berry with 81 points, $735.45. Third went to Josh Harden, 79, $582.23. Fourth place was earned by Justin Berg, 78, $429.01. Finally there was a fifth place tie between Tyler Corrington and Luke Butterfield at 77.5 points, earning them $214.50 each.
Tie-down roping:
Lee Rombough took first place with 7.9 seconds, $1,340.44. In second was Mike Johnson, 8.0, $1165.60. There was a third place tie between Al Bouchard and Kyle Lucas, 8.1 $903.34. Fifth place was earned by Darren Dublanko, 8.5, $641.08. Sixth place went to Clint Arave, 8.8, $466.24. Logan Bird clenched seventh, 9.2, $291.40, and Shay Weller walked away with eighth, 9.4, $116.56.
Barrel racing:
First place went to Crystal Shaw, 15.309 seconds, $1061.02. Deb Guelly took second place with 15.355 seconds, $909.45. Third was earned by Julie Leggett, 15.390, $757.87. Fourth place went to Nicole Pana, 15.431, $656.82. Fifth place was earned by Joanne Pole, 15.465, $505.25. Kendra Edey took sixth, 15.505, $404.20. In seventh place was Rene Leclercq, 15.584, $303.15. Sherry Lynn Johnson took eighth, 15.601, $302.10. Nina Smith earned ninth, 15.603, $151.57. Rounding off the top 10 was Kareen Warren, 15.628, $101.05.
Bull riding:
In first place was Zane Lambert with 84.5 points on Sugar Smack, $888.67. Second place went to Brock Radford, 84, $735.45. Third place was earned by Shay Marks, 80.5, $532.23. Fourth place went to Adam Jamison, 80, $429.01 – Marks and Jamison came off competing at the Manor Daze PBR the night before their ride.
Novice saddle bronc riding:
First place was earned by Keenan Reinhardt, 71.5, $481.12. Second place went to Kole Ashbacher, 69, $360.84. Third was earned by Ricky Warren, 67.5, $240.56. Fourth place was taken by Chase Zweifel, 59, $120.28.
Novice bareback riding:
Bailey Plaisier earned first with 69.5 points, $419.04. Second place was a tie between Wyatt Maines and Wyatt Gleeson at 65 points, $261.90 each. Fourth place went to Riley Borris, 64, $104.76.
Steer riding:
William Barrows earned first place with 73 points, $300.69. Quinten Taylor took second, 70.5, $225.53. In third was Owen Berreth, 68.5, $150.35.
The weekend was enjoyed by all ages as the action entranced many youngsters, dressed in their finest rodeo attire, as the next generation of rodeo stars watched the professionals enter the corral.
A true community event Cancade added, “On behalf of our committee I want to thank our sponsors and a huge thank you to all our great volunteers! On behalf of myself I want to say a big thank you to my very dedicated committee members for all the hard work they have done over the last 12 months to bring you this event!”
“Once again I want to thank all the fans for coming and supporting our fundraising event… Thank you and I can’t wait to see you all back here July 16 and 17, 2015 for the 84th edition of the Moose Mountain Pro Rodeo.”
