Saddle up for the High School Rodeo

Andrea Roberts
Times Intern

 

Local high school students will get a chance to prove their mettle at the annual Alberta High School Rodeo when it comes to Strathmore next week.
The rodeo is one of 15 events across the province that contestants will compete in, in the hopes of moving on to the provincial and national finals.
“It is a high-caliber rodeo,” said Crystal Stevens, one of the organizers of the rodeo. “These kids are all very competitive. This isn’t like a junior rodeo per se, it’s a high-caliber, good-stock, action-packed rodeo.”
The event will feature 10 local students competing, the largest increase noticed in previous years. They will compete against nearly 85 other participants in their specific classes.
The rodeo will feature fan-favourite events such as bull riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, tie down, team roping, girl’s breakaway, pole bending, barrels and goat tying.
Jim Stevens, Crystal Steven’s husband and co-organizer, added that they are building future champions while creating a fun experience for the participants.
The free rodeo will take place on May 21-22 with a barrel jackpot fundraiser being held at 6 p.m. on May 20 at the Strathmore and District Agricultural grounds.