Wild West showdown returns to High Prairie

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Riders on horses and bulls were rockin’ and rollin’ at the annual High Prairie Amateur Spring Rodeo, April 26-27 at the High Prairie Agriplex. The High Prairie Agricultural Society hosted the event that featured saddle bronc, bareback riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, ladies’ breakaway roping, junior breakaway roping, mini buckers, ladies’ barrel racing and local barrel racing. The popular mutton bustin’ for young children entertained the crowd during intermission. Wildrose Rodeo Association sanctioned the annual spring rodeo.

Rex Curtis, of Donalda, records a high score after a successful ride in junior steer riding.
Peewee horse rider Mary Grace Simpkins carefully approaches a barrel during local barrel racing.
Sabre Laderoute holds on to a sheep in mutton bustin’ as volunteer Tyler Airth keeps the rider from falling off.
Darreston Rohatinsky, of Grande Prairie, hangs on tight in bareback riding.
Cali-Jaye Rohloff, of Sunset House, rounds a barrel in ladies’ barrel racing.

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