22/ AUGUST 2018 THE RIDER Calgary Stampede Influence Comes to Niagara
ence continued all day Saturday with a judges clinic by Pete Fraser,
the excitement with a Cow Sorting clinic run by one of the top finalist at the Calgary Stam- pede’s Team Penning last year, Terry McLeod. Over a dozen horses and riders took to the arena and got a great introduc- tion to sorting cattle. The Calgary influ-
Cowboy Club, kicked off its season in
Ft.Erie, with a little bit of the Calgary Stampede! Friday night started
By Ellie Ross. Ontario Xtreme
(EXCA), as he shared his knowledge with partici- pants that came from all over Ontario and Que- bec. Extreme Cowboy racing is an event that challenges both horse and rider to maneuver through a series of trail & farm-based
for this event just a few days before he had to judge the Calgary Stam- pede Team Penning qual- ifier of over 700 teams
horsemanship and speed. Pete made the time
demonstrating
obstacles both
who is the director of Judges for Extreme Cow- boy
Association
there are so many vari- ables, participant and local professional horse trainer, James Davidson, was thrilled to have this opportunity and re- marked that “Pete Fraser was brilliant at explain- ing how to improve your scores as well as show- case your horse’s best abilities”. The
evening
ing judges alike all agreed that this was a most informative event. In an event where
and then judge the Stam- pede’s Cowboy Up Chal- lenge! Aspiring and exist-
weekend was Sunday as this was Race Day! The pouring rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors, spectators and volunteers. Every- where you looked, it was
shenanigans with a Teddy Bear gone missing that magically appeared with a Unicorn all over town. Social media was buzzing with pictures of the odd couple and people were requesting photos to be taken with these new celebrities. The big event of the
brought about some
Franny Galvin Hynes making good time in the OXC Race. Photo Credit: Justine Roberts
Laikin West didn't let the rain stop her.
Coach James Davidson looks on at young rider Kaylee Peterson. Photo Credit: Justine Roberts
smiling but wet faces. The Extreme Cowboy Race participants ranged in ages from 8 years old through to senior years. “The course was practical, inviting and the foot- ing held up great” said Ben Van- dermeer, owner of Montasola Farms where this event was held.
Lindsey Partridge goes bridleless on former racehorse Triva Time.
find information on Facebook by searching Ontario Extreme Cowboy Club or visiting the website at
http://www.ontarioxtremecowboy.ca/
Montasola Farms Ontario Xtreme Cowboy Ellie Ross navigating the bridge obstacle. Photo Credit: Justine Roberts
Division Winners Division/ Rider/ Horse Young Guns, Kaylee Peterson, Wyatt Youth - Franny Galvin Hynes, Dreamer Green Horse - James Davidson, Cowgirl Novice - Lisa McCue, Rustic Won New Ride Smart - Greg Inwood, Playboy Double Intermediate - Jassen Phillips, Sisco Non Pro - Franny Galvin Hynes, Dreamer Pro - Susan Caldwell, Super Star Christine
with great people that evidently are supportive of one another. The participants can be heard shouting out the course to fellow competitors if they appear at risk of going off course. The comradery shined even though the sun did not. If anyone is interested in this sport, they can
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this sport in Ontario” says event organizer, Samantha McFayden. “We don’t have many of these events in this part of Ontario so I proposed the idea. The feedback from the competitors was incred- ibly positive with hopes we re- peat this venue again next year”. One thing for sure is that this is a sport filled
judging while also mentoring other Extreme Cowboy judges that included the reserve Cham- pion from the Stampede’s Cow- boy Up Challenge, David Cowley, Shannon Townsend from Quebec and Chuck Orn- stein, president of Ontario Xtreme Cowboy Club. “This was a new format for
Pete Fraser looks on intently, along with the Judge’s clinic partipants while critiquing jumping form. Photo Credit: Justine Roberts
Pete Fraser was expertly Greg Inwood shows off his horse’s ground tie
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