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Well and truly done and dusted
By Stephanie Stevens
Well and truly done and dusted.
Brett Holt, Columbia Valley Rockies club president, said 2024’s Bull Riding in the Rockies was sold out (2,400 tickets) before the Friday, July 19 event began.
The evening started early with opening music by Tryg Strand, aboriginal dancing by the young Columbia Headwaters Dancers (closely watched over by smiling elders) and after the bull riding, a dance under the stars with The Cole Malone Band after.
“The new bull riding committee that stepped up in early May after the unexpected departure of previous members have delivered the best ever “greatest outdoor show” in the Columbia Valley,” said Holt.
“We have been receiving so many compliments for the changes the new leadership implemented and most especially the outside tents for the dance. We are also thrilled to announce the 25th anniversary of the Bull Riding in the Rockies Fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Team will be held in the same location next year through the generous support of Nina Reilly and Philip Sommerville.”
Holt said he, the committee members and coaching staff Taylor Sincennes, Tanner Wit and Tucker Braund (who put in countless hours and significant sweat equity into the event) cannot thank the volunteers and event attendees enough: they are tremendously gratified by the support shown by the community members and visitors.
Taking home the money for ranch broncs were first, Hannah Leipert of Kindersley, Sask. and second,
Quinton Meier of Rainer, AB.
Staying on the their bulls the longest were Tanner Henderson (riding Pipeline Trash) and Gilmar Santana (riding Just Dabbin’ It) tied first and Armando Davila (riding Nose Candy) wrangled third.
Staying in his chair the longest in Mexican poker was William Vanderleest (pictured above).
Photos by Stephanie Stevens
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