SEPTEMBER 2011 THE RIDER /13 Visitors Stampede to Cedar Run Rodeo
Thornbury, ON – By all accounts, the Cedar Run Rodeo Weekend was a runaway suc- cess, as approximately 4,000 spectators stampeded their way to the park during the two-day (Aug. 27-28) spectacle.
The professional rodeo
showcased the talents of cow- boys and cowgirls from across Canada and the U.S. and as far away as Brazil, as they compet- ed in events that included bare- back bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping and calf roping. Other highlights
of the rodeo weekend included a Kids Hour in the rodeo ring and live music from Georgian Bay’s own Southern Comfort, Nicole Scott, the Rockefellers and the Mark Ekins Band.
Cedar Run also used the event to show its support for Canadian troops and their fami- lies, presenting a cheque for $6,000 for Camp Maple Leaf, a camp for underprivileged chil- dren as well as a place for mili- tary families to reconnect fol- lowing recent deployment. Basic Training troops from the Land Forces Central Area Training Center in Meaford did their part to raise the profile of the Canadian Forces during the event, conducting an exercise using simulated ammunition and explosives. They were also on site all weekend offering vehicle rides to spectators.
The concession area of the event was also a big hit with the families, featuring vendors Black Angus, Grandma’s Lemonade, Wild Wild West, Chic Raven and D&D Meats. Commenting on the resounding success of the event, Cedar Run Direct of Events and Marketing Nicole Paara said
“we look forward to welcoming Rawhide Rodeo Company back next year and really building on the success of this year with more vendors, more activities and potentially a larger musical entertainment component as well. Stay tuned for the details, but know that you will be seeing rodeo in the Blue Mountains
again next year!” ABOUT CEDAR RUN
Cedar Run Horse Park is a world-class multi-disciplinary equestrian facility catering to the needs and interests of a broad base of key stakeholders, from equestrian enthusiasts to the general public. Additional
upcoming events at Cedar Run include the 4th Annual Hunter Pace scheduled for October 1. To learn more about Cedar Run Horse Park, visit www.cedar-
run.ca or join us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/pages/Ceda r-Run-Horse-Park.
Photo Courtesy of DR Photos
www.drphotos.ca
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