Going pro

Times Reporter

 

Jordan Arbuthnott recently went to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming.  Arbuthnott has been a part of the Alberta Finals for the High School Rodeo, but this was the first year he had a chance to go to the Nationals. 

He was there from July 18-24. There were only three other teens in the province who were picked to go. Arbuthnott was the only one in the area who had been picked to go show off his bull riding skills. 

“It was pretty exciting there,” said Arbuthnott. Unfortunately he was bucked off of his two bulls, but that didn’t dim the trip for him. 

“It was worth it,” said Arbuthnott. The experience alone was exciting and though this young bull rider can’t go back next year, he plans to keep riding. Because he recently graduated high school, he no longer applies for the high school rodeo circuit but plans to use the experience gained from it in the future. 

“I want to do it as a career. Hopefully everything goes well throughout the winter and everything,” said Arbuthnott. 

He plans to continue practicing and riding and would like to join the pro rodeo circuit next year if he’s able. This year at Heritage Days, local Mark Johansen won the bull riding event, and next year Arbuthnott may be that local.