Living A Cowboy’s Dream

By riding trails, checking cows on a community pasture, or competing in a rodeo arena, a Miniota teenager is living his ideal life. Aaron Lee owes a lot of his success and drive for the cowboy way to a special adult in his life – Zane Fredbjornson, manager of the Wallace PFRA Community Pasture. “Drawn

Boots, Books, And Broncs – for Aug. 12, 2010

According to the website of the United States-based National High School Rodeo Association, high school rodeo began in the 1940s after a Texas educator and part-time rodeo cowboy observed that local youth were heading out to the town’s rodeo grounds to rope steers after school and wondered why the sport couldn’t be included as an


Boots, Books, And Broncs – for Aug. 12, 2010

School and sports have long been a part of teenage life. Besides building character, stamina and instilling a sense of camaraderie in youth, the physical aspect of sport serves as a relief valve, not only from the cerebral pressures of getting an education, but also for the stress of growing up. Just over a decade

Hamiota Cowgirl Has A Need For Speed

Barrel racing may look less harrowing than some other rodeo events, but it certainly is not for the fainthearted. The horsemanship skills and competitive drive in this fast and furious event make it a crowd favourite. And a favourite for a number of Manitoba High School Rodeo Association members including Alex Park of Hamiota. Horsemanship


Manitoba Hosting 2010 Finals

Virden will be the site of a special Manitoba moment in August 2010. Hosting the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals (CHSRF) on behalf of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), the welcome mat will be rolled out to teams of athletes and their families from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario for three days

Much Talent At MHSRA Finals

The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association showcased athletic talents at the provincial finals last month in Hamiota. Rough stock champions were Landon Lockhart, Brandon – bull riding; Orin Larsen, Inglis – bareback; and Kane Larsen, Inglis – saddle bronc. Tanner Rutten of Redvers, Sask. who rodeos on Manitoba soil was the champion in tie-down roping


Onanole Cowgirl Enjoys Rodeo

“Personally, I don’t think there is anything better than a cowgirl or cowboy lifestyle, and we are lucky to have it.” – JUSTINE CORNELSEN Onanole’s Justine Cornelsen enjoys being a member of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) as it gives her the opportunity to grow as a cowgirl, compete in unique events and

Cartwright Cowgirl Riding Tall In MHSRA

“While I enjoy all my events tremendously, if asked to choose one as my favourite it would be breakaway roping.” – ALI MULLIN Although Ali Mullin of Cartwright may be small in stature, she is riding tall as a member of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), presently sitting sixth overall in the high