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Volume 80 •83 No. 1 35 VOLUME • NO.
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KIPLING, SASKATCHEWAN
FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR 3 | DRILLING REPORT 3 | EDITORIAL 4 | CLASSIFIEDS 10 | SERVICE DIRECTORY 11 PAGE 2 Kipling School students medal at Provincials
PAGE 3 A bike for Jayla
PAGE 5 Golf Tourney Winners
Round Up Rodeo held in Kennedy
Photo By: Darcie Khounnoraj
Steer Riders brought rodeo heat and excitement to Kennedy at the Round Up Rodeo on Sunday, June 9th. By: Darcie Khounnoraj darcone979@gmail.com
Rodeo action began in the early morning hours as contestants prepared for the 4th Annual Round Up Rodeo in Kennedy on Sunday, June 9th. Contestants of all ages were highlighted at the rodeo event throughout the day to present their showmanship and skill with the animals in the arena.
Impressive Pole Bending presentations opened the event at 9 AM with thirty-fi ve contestants in the draw. The horses were careful and quick as they completed the pole bending pattern, consisting of six poles. The top ten contestants went on to present their pattern in the afternoon session. The Green as Grass event welcomed five contestants to share their new
skills in barrel racing. The Pee Wee Barrel Racing was next in line for the thirty contestants, 9 and under, during the morning events. The youngsters impressed the spectators in the stands and the upcoming competitors waiting in the side-lines. Twenty-five Youth Barrel contestants, 15 and under, performed their quick and steady skills in the arena with their beautiful
horses. The top five later competed for top score in the afternoon events. Twenty-five Open Barrel contestants sped through the arena on their steeds taking tight turns around the barrels as they completed their performance. The top five went on to compete in the afternoon events to take home top score. The Round Up Rodeo’s afternoon events started with speed and precision
during the Open Breakaway Roping event. Thirteen riders quickly roped the calves as the gates flew open, earning points for their participation and expertise. Seven teams of three, ages 8 to 14, entertained the crowd with their strength and smarts as they worked together to ride the spunky ponies released from the chute during the Wild Pony Race. The little
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ponies made the young competitors work hard to earn their points, but the champs never gave up! The rodeo events sped up again as the Youth Breakaway Roping competitors took over the arena stage. Twelve contestants, 15 and under, impressed the attendees with their quick roping action as they stopped the calves in their tracks. Continued on Page 2