Young talents showcased at 2014 Pincher Creek Gymkhana

Gymkhana Awards
T. Lucas photos

Toni Lucas

Over 40 kids from the ages of 7 - 18 entered into the Kids Gymkhana at the the Pincher Creek Rodeo on Friday, August 15. This gave a lot of young cowboys and cowgirls the chance to show their abilities, work with their horses, and give a show to the people watching. It was also good chance for some of the kids to pick up tips from others, and to learn by watching and doing. It was a time of great camaraderie.  MC Bob Westrop kept up an entertaining patter throughout.

Entrants had the option to participate in a variety of categories: Barrel racing, Pole Bending, Stakes and Keyhole. In these categories there was one more option; Lead-line. This is where a young rider could have an adult lead the horse through the course while they rode.

Down time: Tending the soil

Ribbons were awarded to those that placed in the top 6. The kids all got bags of candy as prizes for their efforts. The top scorers in each age group won a halter.

The High Point Winners were:  

14-18 years - Kyza Taylor

11-13 years - Hailey Grove

8-10 years - Morgan Dingreville

7 and Under - Ava Jessen

Participants

14-18 years
Kayla Zielke, Katie Drake, Kyza Taylor, Cassie Clark, Kassi Wells, High Point- Kyza Taylor.

Kyza Taylor

11-13 years
Annah Westrop, Danielle Hann, Hailey Grove, Sarah Kirby, Taite Jessen, Jessie Terpstra, Ellie-Kate Stauffer, Ben Mitchell, High Point- Hailey Grove.

Ellie-Kate Stauffer

Ben Mitchell

8-10 years
Mia Westrop, Truman Westrop, Zack Hann, Morgan Dingreville, Cayde Clark, Noa Jessen, Grace Sipola, High Point- Morgan Dingreville.

Truman Westrop

7 and Under
Stran Lievers, Calab Clark, Grey Bennett, Ava Jessen, Colson Stauffer, Lachlan Stauffer, Hunter Sipola, High Point- Ava Jessen.

Stran Lievers

Leadline
Kiah Simpson, Kash Lievers, Callie Clark, Carter McGlynn, Kate Bennett, Aayla Mclwraith, Jack Emerson, Ryder Oczkowski, Eddie Mitchell, and Tyler Vanderhoek.

Kate Bennett

Carter McGlynn

Gymkhana Organizer Rebecca Taylor said that she really appreciated the community support from sponsors Pincher Creek Co-op, Pincher Creek UFA, Bev and Bob Barr and the Pincher Creek Agricultural Society.