Ranchers Family Fun Rodeo

The McGlynn team at the Ranchers Family Fun Rodeo
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Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice


Last weekend's Cowboy Poetry Gathering ended with a return to the roots of the event in the form of the Rancher's Family Fun Rodeo, held Sunday, June 17 at the Pincher Creek rodeo grounds. Various skills were ondisplay, including Horse Catch, Team Sorting, Team Doctoring, and Goat Tying for the young ones. The event was organized by Brian Delinte.

Naomi Paridaen and Cord Delinte
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A highlight for particpants and onlookers alike was the "Hide Ride", wherein particpants were horse-towed while clinging to a buffalo hide.

Eddie and John Mitchell
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Five teams participated, including:

• McGlynn - Leonard "Grandpa", Larissa, and Megan McGlynn with Levi Anderson
• Porcupine Hills - Brian and Cord Delinte and Naomi Paridaen
• Mitchell - John, Buzz, Ben, Jack, Sam, and Eddie
• Wells - Shaun, Cassie, and Taylor Wells, and Jan Taylor
• Stauffer - Stacey, Merrick, Ellie, Coulson, and Locky

Taking a ride on the hide
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