2015 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo

C. Davis and T. Lucas photos and videos

Chris Davis

The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) rolled into Pincher Creek last weekend for the  well attended annual Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo.

The three day weekend, host by the Pincher Creek and District Agricultural Society, included the annual Pincher Creek parade (click here for that story), a Gymkhana for the younger cowgirls and cowboys, local Ranch Rodeo girls with returning Pincher Creek Rodeo Queen (and Miss Rodeo Canada contestant) Chelsea Stokke, and Liberty Horse Entertainers Niki Flundra and her son Ridge. Flundra and son participated in the honouring of the Canadian Flag and our veterans, represented by Pincher Creek's Lt. Commander Pierre Comeau (retired). Comeau was a military lawyer serving for the Judge Advocate General's Office of the Canadian Forces.  Now he's a successful local lawyer and businessman.

Lt. Commander Pierre Comeau (ret) with Niki and Ridge Flundra

A concession was hosted by McMan Agency volunteers.  McMan administers the local food bank and spearheads other local community initiatives.  Another concession was hosted by local 4-H groups.  Pincher Creek Emergency Services were on-scene on standby again.  Kids competed in Mutton Busting and Calf Scramble events for prizes.  Of course, all eyes were on the main attraction, the rodeo itself.  Championship Sunday saw some amazing performances, despite a downpour that drenched the second to last event, tie-down roping.  As the day ended the sun came out one more time.

Sunday's Mutton Busters

The rodeo events began with a Team Roping Jackpot at the Horseshoe Pavilion on Thursday evening.  We hope to publish the results from that shortly, watch this space.

Miss Rodeo Pincher Creek Chelsea Stokke

The Gymkhana was held Friday morning, and in the evening the CPRA show kicked into full throttle with Tough Enough to Wear Pink as the theme.  Saturday began with the Rotary breakfast, then the parade, then more pro rodeo.  Saturday evening's Bacchanalia/Cabaret featured the Chevelles, a Lethbridge group that includes an aliased local legend.

2015 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo results (unofficial)

from www.rodeocanada.com:

Bareback riding: 1. Ty Taypotat, 83 points on Outlaw Buckers’ L10 Buckwheat, $1180.36; 2. (tie) Jake Vold, Kody Lamb and Collin Adams, 82, $773.34 each; 5. Ky Marshall, 81.5, $366.32; 6. (tie) Cole Goodine and Dantan Bartsch, 80, $101.76 each

Steer wrestling: 1. Scott Guenthner, 3.7 seconds, $1686.36; 2. Ryley Gibb, 4.0, $1466.40; 3. Joe Guze, 4.1, $1246.44; 4. Tyson Willick, 4.3, $1026.48; 5. Cole Rutledge, 4.7, $806.52; 6. Derek Frank, 4.8, $586.56; 7. Josh Harden, 5.2, $366.60; 8. Casey Lillyman, 5.4, $146.64

Team roping: 1. Jonathan Drake/Tyrell Gordon, 4.7 seconds, $1144.92 each; 2. (tie) Cole Bevans/Clint Brower, Marty Lillico/Devin Wigemyr and Rocky Dallyn/Kyle Smith, 5.2, $750.12 each; 5. Kevin Schreiner/Clay Ullery, 5.4, $355.32 each; 6. Travis Booth/Clint Weston, 5.6, $197.40 each

Saddle bronc riding: 1. Sam Kelts, 88 points on Outlaw Buckers’ 508 Lunatic Party, $1390.26; 2. Wade Sundell, 84, $1150.56; 3. (tie) Ben O’Reilly and Tyler Corrington, 83, $791.01 each; 5. (tie) Tyrel Larsen and Kyle Thomson, 81.5, $335.58 each

Tie-down roping: 1. Lee Rombough, 7.0 seconds, $1621.50; 2. Scot Meeks, 7.2, $1410.00; 3. Blair Smith, 7.3, $1198.50; 4. Ty Miller, 7.6, $987.00; 5. Ryan Jarrett, 7.7, $775.50; 6. Dean Edge, 7.8, $564.00; 7. (tie) Riley Warren and Murray Pole, 8.3, $246.75 each

Barrel racing: 1. Kirsty White, 15.437 seconds, $1495.31; 2. Gaylene Buff, 15.696, $1281.69; 3. Brook Robertson, 15.700, $1068.08; 4. Cayla Melby, 15.723, $925.67; 5. Lynette Brodoway, 15.762, $712.05; 6. Julie Leggett, 15.780, $569.64; 7. Crystal Shaw, 15.789, $427.23; 8. Rene Leclercq, 15.866, $284.82; 9. Nicole Pana, 15.946, $213.62; 10. Katie Garthwaite, 15.981, $142.41

Bull riding: 1. Jesse Torkelson, 88 points on Vold Rodeo's 36 Smoke Show, $1352.10; 2. Adam Jamison, 83, $1118.98; 3. Jared Parsonage, 80.5, $885.86; 4. Ben Turner, 80, $652.74 (no other qualified rides)

* Ground money: $163.19 each

Novice bareback riding: 1. Wyatt Gleeson, 74.5 points, $465.60; 2. Tanner Young, 72, $349.20; 3. Ryley Borris, 67, $232.80; 4. Wyatt Maines, 62, $116.40

Novice saddle bronc riding: 1. Keenan Reinhardt, 81 points, $450.08; 2. (tie) Kole Ashbacher and Chase Zweifel, 71, $281.30 each; 4. Ricky Warren, 64, $112.52

Steer riding: 1. Cauy Lawes, 82.5 points; 2. (tie) Luke Ferber and Owen Berreth, 75, $345.56 each; 4. Grady Smeltzer, 74, $138.23

Stock contractor: Outlaw Buckers; Rodeo secretary: Catherine Laycraft; Announcers: Brett Gardiner, Dave Poulsen; Timers: Robert Jopp, Betty Algate; Pickup Men: Jeff Resch, Wade Grover; Judges: Cam Morris, John Gillis; Bull fighters: Brett Monea, Scott Waye