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Danny Vandenmeele, shown competing in bareback at Rapid City, Manitoba in the spring, was named bareback champion at the Canadian Finals. PHOTO: DARRELL NESBITT

Riding for Manitoba, Sask. student named bareback champion

Talented group competed at Canadian High School Rodeo Finals this summer

By Darrell Nesbitt September 24, 2014

While hailing from Langenburg, Saskatchewan, due to the closeness of his home to the Manitoba border, Danny Vandenmeele was a member of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association that travelled to the three-day show in Nanton, Alberta this summer. By achieving scores of 71, 77 and 74 on his three draws, he was named the

Country Crossroads

Rookie year in MHSRA

Binscarth junior high student looking forward to all it has to offer

By Darrell Nesbitt May 22, 2014

Cassie Peake, a Binscarth junior high student involved in rodeo, definitely feels she was born a cowgirl. She started riding at the age of three, and attended cattle-branding get-togethers at a young age. Initiating her membership within the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) last fall in Russell, Peake is following in her brother Kade’s

Chloe Potvin was among the young cowgirls competing at Minnedosa.

Country Crossroads, News

Minnedosa named “Rodeo of the Year”

Second time for local community attraction

By Darrell Nesbitt October 26, 2012

Others agree that the Minnedosa Valley is a great place to watch the sport of rodeo, as the Minnedosa Rodeo Committee takes pride in seeing the event named the Rodeo of the Year for 2012 by the Heartland Rodeo Association. The local community attraction held this past summer also earned the title in 2009. “This

Country Crossroads

Rodeo leaving lasting impression

By Darrell Nesbitt June 8, 2012

Throughout its inception the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) has left an imprint on many families. For Rae Lyng, a talented Virden cowgirl, the trail to be a rodeo athlete all began thanks to her cousins Jenna and Kaylee Slater, and her grandma, Lynda Lyng, also of Virden. Beginning with barrels and poles in

News

OUR HISTORY: Interfacing with history

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 30, 2012

Canada Post is celebrating cowboy culture with the introduction of two new stamps in honour of the Calgary Stampede’s centennial this July. The two stamps, featuring a rodeo horse and a silver and gold anniversary belt buckle, are now available in post offices, online and via phone orders. But for the first time, collectors who

Country Crossroads, News, Other livestock

Passionate about Rodeo

By Darrell Nesbitt May 30, 2012

Quietness may be a trait of a young Oak River, Manitoba girl, but only until you get her talking about the sport of rodeo. Nine years ago, Hanna Kristjanson enjoyed the company of her first pony, Miss Kitty, and started leisurely riding at the age of four. Prior to becoming an avid rodeo cowgirl, she

Country Crossroads, News

Build a Cowboy

By Darrell Nesbitt May 3, 2012

The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) is among the groups promoting the “Build a Cowboy” program, which is geared to newcomers to the sport of rodeo, who have an interest in becoming a rough stock cowboy — bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. Male students interested in becoming an eight-second cowboy had their opportunity

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Riding high on the pro circuit

By Darrell Nesbitt April 15, 2012

For most of their young-adult lives the Larsen brothers — Tyrel, Orin and Kane — have been involved in one sport and one sport only — rodeo. But they aren’t complaining. The heritage of the sport is close to the Inglis family’s heart and being involved in rodeo is looked at as being a great

Livestock

Tips To Minimize Stress When Handling Cattle

By Roy Lewis November 17, 2011

There are many small improvements we can make to the way we handle cattle. I have gathered numerous hints in watching experienced producers handle their stock. There are also very good tapes and written information available through experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin. This article will attempt to summarize some of these findings. I guarantee

News

Festivals – for Sep. 8, 2011

September 8, 2011

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. Sept. 9-11:Double B Rodeo and Fair, Beausejour. For more info call Trevor Proutt at 204-205-0723 or [email protected]. Sept. 16-18:Harvest Moon Festival, Clearwater. Visit www.harvestmoonsociety.org. Sept. 18:Farmfest 2011, Lowe Farm. Visit http://farmfestmb.ca. Oct. 1:Roland Pumpkin Fair. Contact Michelle Vandale at 204-343-2016 or [email protected]. Oct.

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Tag Archives Rodeo

Riding for Manitoba, Sask. student named bareback champion

Rookie year in MHSRA

Minnedosa named “Rodeo of the Year”

Rodeo leaving lasting impression

OUR HISTORY: Interfacing with history

Passionate about Rodeo

Build a Cowboy

Riding high on the pro circuit

Tips To Minimize Stress When Handling Cattle

Festivals – for Sep. 8, 2011

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