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This year's Everything Equine Exposition and Trade Show was another wet one. Howev- er, the rain didn't dampen the spirits of those that attended, the vendors or the clinicians. The show's line up included: Parelli Instructors Judy Griffiths and Fawn Anderson (in the background) (Photo 1); natural horse trainer Richard Thompson (Photo 2); the Hoof Beat Outriders (Photos 3 & 4); the youngest member of Turn'N'Burn Western Speed Events Club (Photo 5); and the Gaited Horse Group of Ontario (Photo 6).
Photos by Joanne Michner. Real Rodeo For Real Cowboys
SHELBURNE, ON - There will be no rhinestones on the rodeo cowboys galloping across Ontario’s rural frontiers during the A bar K Rodeo Tour this summer says
promoter/producer Shawn Orr. True grit, remarks Orr, is what fans can expect at each one of the eight rodeo weekends he co-produces with his beauti- ful wife and reigning roping champion, Amanda.
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impressive twelve Ontario rop- ing titles during her illustrious rodeo career.
Dubbed ‘Rodeo Royalty’ by the sport’s insiders, Shawn and Amanda Orr bring a unique combination of rodeo excellence and pure entertainment style to each of the A bar K Rodeo
It takes the best to attract the best as top rodeo athletes from across Canada and the US lay claim to A bar K titles for the toughest rough stock sports alive: bareback riding, saddle bronc and bull riding. Split sec- ond timed events like steer wrestling, roping, and barrel racing keep the audience revs high, while the entertaining rodeo clowns and the ever-ready bullfighters ensure the safety of each cowboy.
Double sanctioned by both the Ontario Rodeo Association
Rodeo events as armchair cow- boys slip into the frontline action seat on the ‘Wild Thing” mechanical bull, with proceeds dedicated to community initia- tives. Beer gardens, western- themed vendors, food conces- sions and a dance complete an entire afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family.
In support of the Canadian Dia- betes Association
Mike Richard, Tel: 1-800-516- 5810, E:
mike@connectmg.com
D. Chatham: July 23rd & 24th
Presented by Crime Stoppers Mike Richard, Tel: 1-800-516- 5810, E:
mike@connectmg.com
A bar K Rodeo Tour events leave a special mark on each town they visit as local businesses and associations use the rodeo to leverage fundrais- ing initiatives for their commu- nity.
Special thanks to the many sponsors and suppliers which enable A bar K Rodeo to bring world class competition to each host community: Appliteck Inc. , Molson/Coors, Forty Creek Whisky, Trillium Ford (Shel- burne), Granton Trailers, Carhartt Clothing, Ideal Sup- ply, NAPA Auto Parts and Goss Power Products.
For general information on the 2011 A bar K Rodeo Tour visit:
www.abarkrodeo.com
For tickets, vendors and sponsor opportunities at each rodeo contact:
events which stampede across south and central Ontario’s rural communities, June till October this year.
A former professional rodeo bareback rider throughout North America, Shawn honed his second trade as a horse “spe- cialist” (aka horse and rider trainer) and stuntman for some of the biggest movies and their leading stars including Russell Crowe in Cinderella Man, Tom Cruise in The Last Samarai, Antonio Banderas in The 13th Warrior. A dedicated roping star, Amanda amassed an
and the International Profession- al Rodeo Association, A bar K prides itself on not only attract- ing top rodeo professional cow- boys from across North Ameri- ca, but also providing the best animals for each competition. Not surprising, A bar K has once again been awarded the ultimate rodeo jewel: the Ontario Rodeo Association Finals, September 30th through October 2nd, in Alliston, where the best meet the best at the ulti- mate rodeo shoot-out.
Audience engagement just moved up a notch at A bar K
A. New Tecumseth (Beeton) Rodeo - June 25th & 26th In support of The Banting Homestead (Diabetes) and Autism Simcoe County Stephane Layton: Tel: 705-331- 4373,
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dingo.1313@hotmail.com Rick Milne: Tel: 705-333-1037
B. Holstein Rodeo - July 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th
Camping Available onsite Sponsors: Roy Diebold: Tel: 519-334-3436,
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roy.diebold99@gmail.com Vendors: Paul Breaker: Tel: 519-334-3288, E: paulbraek-
er@gmail.com
C. Kitchener: July 16th & 17th
E. Wiarton: August 6th & 7th Melanie Gilbert: Tel: 519-534- 3150, E:
rmcircleg@gmail.com
F. Shannonville: August 13th & 14th
In support of the Canadian Dia- betes Association
Mike Richard, Tel: 1-800-516- 5810, E:
mike@connectmg.com
G. Powassan: 4 th
Sept 3rd & E:
mistypaul12@gmail.com
Sponsors:Lydia: Tel: 705-477-9538, E:
justalittlefarm@hotmail.com Vendors: Misty: Tel: 750-724-3347,
H. Ontario Rodeo Association Finals (Alliston) Sept 30th, Oct 1st & 2nd Stephane Layton: Tel: 705-331-4373,
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dingo.1313@hotmail.com Rick Milne: Tel: 705-333-1037
Photo at left: Photo by Green Photographics
Photo above: Photo by Luxton Photography
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