Young cowboys, cowgirls showcase skills

Justin Seward
Times Reporter

 

The fifth annual Wheatland Cowboys and Cowgirls Rodeo Society (WCCRS) rodeo saw many young cowboys and cowgirls show their skills off and entertain the crowd at the Lawsons Indoor Arena on March 21-22.
There was a large local contingent in the rodeo as 90 per cent of the participants were from the area.
“It’s a series that happens all winter long and there is 12 events. It happens for 60 kids that are in Grade 12 and younger,” said Crystal Stevens, organizer of the event.
“They are categorized by skill level and age. The events they do are barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, steer daubing and we can also do roping events as well.”
This year’s event was an enormous success as the event was near capacity for registrants.
“It was a very successful year, we had almost had full registration and we had our banquet on Sunday and awarded beautiful prizes for kids that did well all year. They received beautiful coats for being the champion and they also earned cash money the day of the rodeo,” said Stevens.
The WCCRS also like to recognize all participants.
“Everyone competed well, I think it’s important to us that we highlight all the kids that competed and generally from the Saturday and Sunday they all leave with something,” said Stevens.
She added that everyone had a fantastic time throughout the rodeo events this year.