Linda-Lou Howarth

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The Douglas Lake Portland Division team of Curt Martindale, Woody Huijbreats and Lane Fritz steps up to receive coats they earned from Racquel Russell (right) during the Fourth Annual Harvest Fair Ranch Rodeo Sept. 10-11.

Ranch rodeo puts skills to test

Twelve ranch teams from throughout B.C. gathered at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds Sept. 10-11.

The Douglas Lake Portland Division team of Curt Martindale, Woody Huijbreats and Lane Fritz steps up to receive coats they earned from Racquel Russell (right) during the Fourth Annual Harvest Fair Ranch Rodeo Sept. 10-11.
Roberts Ranch participant Ryan Roberts moves a calf across the line to load it in the trailer during the trailer loading. Reg Desmond follows to lend a hand.

Third annual ranch rodeo showcases skills

Ten ranch rodeo teams entered the ranch challenge during the Williams Lake Harvest Fair to vie for the title of top ranch rodeo team.

Roberts Ranch participant Ryan Roberts moves a calf across the line to load it in the trailer during the trailer loading. Reg Desmond follows to lend a hand.
Shelly Loring presents the George Palmantier Memorial Award to her nephew, Kagen Russell of Riske Creek, winner of the age seven to 10 age group and top high point winner of all the younger age groups. His mother Racquel Russell is on his right.

Riske Creek Gymkhana crowns champions

Younger and older riders and spectators joined the fun at the annual Riske Creek Gymkhana Aug. 3.

Shelly Loring presents the George Palmantier Memorial Award to her nephew, Kagen Russell of Riske Creek, winner of the age seven to 10 age group and top high point winner of all the younger age groups. His mother Racquel Russell is on his right.
Riske Creek’s Kagen Russell won high point his age group.

Riske Creek gymkhana winners announced

Trucks pulling horse trailers drove into the Riske Creek riding arena, while contestants arrived early.

Riske Creek’s Kagen Russell won high point his age group.
Ironman Bronc Riding competitors (back from left) Joe Roberson, Mark Elliott, Curtis Smith, Ben Kessler, Josh Klassen, Riley Miller and Chance Holmes, Rial Pate (front from left), Jack Palmantier, Chona Archachan, Cameron Jacobs, Wacy Marr and Mike Fay pose for a group photo at the event in late July.

Ironman Bronc challenge a hit

The Ironman Bronc challenge held in Riske Creek was a smashing success.

Ironman Bronc Riding competitors (back from left) Joe Roberson, Mark Elliott, Curtis Smith, Ben Kessler, Josh Klassen, Riley Miller and Chance Holmes, Rial Pate (front from left), Jack Palmantier, Chona Archachan, Cameron Jacobs, Wacy Marr and Mike Fay pose for a group photo at the event in late July.