Jill Hayward – North Thompson Star/Journal
Over 800 ticket holders attended the 2013 second annual Farm Kids Fund New Year’s Eve Bullarama in the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere on Dec. 31. Well over 30 top bullriders from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Mexico and even Australia were entered in the lineup for the coveted silver buckle and $5,000 in prize money at this Bull Riders Canada sanctioned event.
However, the bulls made the cowboys work for their earnings, with many riders not making the eight seconds needed to move on to the championships round. Three Barriere hopefuls were unfortunately on this list, but the crowd gave them a good cheer and will be looking for the hometown cowboys to try again this year.
Farm Kids Fund rep and event organizer Steven Puhallo said he couldn’t have been happier with the event, and has already booked the Agriplex for the 2014 New Year’s Eve Bullarama. Here is the list of winners and money earned:
First Round
1st Place winner was Cody Moore of Keremeos, BC, with a score of 86, winning $1653.
2nd Place winner was Marlon Williams of Mount Currie, BC, with a score of 84.5, winning $1239.75.
3rd Place winner was Ryan Jasper of Riske Creek, BC, with a score of 83, winning $826.50.
4th Place was tied with both KC Spears of Groundbirch, BC and Kyle Primeau of St. Albert, AB, with scores of 82, winning $206.50 each.
6th Place was Shay Marks of Sunnybrook, AB, with a score of 81.
7th Place was Wade Marchand of Vernon, BC, with a score of 80.5.
8th Place was a three way tie between Brandon Daniel of Cache Creek, BC, Benjamin Hoare of Rockhampton, Queensland Australia, and Michael Ostashek of Yellowhead County, AB, all with scores of 74.
Championship Round
1st Place winner was Cody Moore of Keremeos, BC with a score of 87.5, winning $2612.50.
2nd Place winner was Ryan Jasper of Riske Creek, BC with a score of 83, winning $2137.50.
Average
1st Place winner was Cody Moore of Keremeos, BC with a score of 173.5, winning $4265.50.
2nd Place winner was Ryan Jasper of Riske Creek, BC, with a score of 166, winning $2964.00.
3rd Place winner was Marlon Williams of Mount Currie, BC with a score of 84.5, winning $1239.75.
