Orrin Marshall of Conrach, Sask, rides for 79 points to win the Steel Wheel Stampede bull riding event June 10. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Tyson Salmon of Esterhazy, Sask, rides bull Chokehold to no avail, earning no-score for his efforts. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Stettler’s Ladies of the Heartland were on hand and performed during a brief intermission during the bronc riding at Steel Wheel Stampede Day one on June 10. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Members of Canada’s Armed Forces were on hand showcasing various pieces of military equipment. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent.)Chance Sjogren rides to 59 points during the Jerry Sinclair Memorial Bronc Riding event at day one of Steel Wheel Stampede in Stettler. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Karli Cowie rides for a winning time of 18.01 seconds during the barrel racing event in day one action of Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)William Beierbach won the steer wrestling event with a time of 7.5 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)The Daring Divas Trick Riders perform the ‘Double Diva’ signature trick to finish off their routine during Steel Wheel on June 10. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Garnet Krom of Botha, Alta, rides for a no score during the novie bronc riding at Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Grady Young 77Chris Young rode two bulls during the Steel Wheel Stampede, earning 76 points on the back Loonie Bin. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)After two days of rodeo Action, Briely Scott of Sundrea, Alta, had the high point total and won the Jerry Sinclair Memorial Saddle Bronc event with this 74 point ride on Diesel Smoke. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Austrailian Aidan Jeffery rode for 65 points on the back of Rotton Tomatoes in the Jerry Sinclair Memorial Saddle Bronc event on June 11. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Jane Corey of Swift Current, Sask, competes in the Ladies Barrel Racing at the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede on June 11. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Shayna McCannell of Brandon, Man, rides for a time of 18.134 seconds in the Ladies Barrel Racing. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Scott Sigfusson of Tugaske, Sask, wrestles the steer with a time of 10.3 seconds, good enough for thrid place in the June 11 competition. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler/Independent)Kloe Holte of the Daring Divas Trick Riding Team performs during Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Tavi Pickles, one half of the Daring Divas Trick Riding Team, performs during Steel Wheel Stampede on June 11. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Unfortunately for Chase Scodopole of Big Valley , he ended up with 10.3 plus 5 on his Tie Down Roping run, putting him out of the money. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Briely Scott of Sundre, Alta, rides for 64 points in the Novice Saddle Bronc event at the Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede on June 11. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)As usual, Stettler’s Ladies of the Heartland were on hand wowing the crowd with their precision riding. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Duncan Reed Hangs on tight on the back of a bull known as “Chimox.” (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Duncan Reed Hangs on tight on the back of a bull known as “Chimox.” (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Duncan Reed Hangs on tight on the back of a bull known as “Chimox.” (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Quinton Baird and Riley BairdTaylor Baird earns a time of 16.784 seconds in the Junior Barrel Racing. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Britanny Barr earns a run of 17.425 seconds in the Ladies Barrel Racing. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Unfortunately for Jaret Cooper , he won’t forget the bronc named Don’t Forget Me and his no-score. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Chance Sjogren rides for 64 points in the Saddle Bronc event at the Big Valley Bust-out Rodeo. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Ashton LehmannGage Hillis holds on for a 70-point ride in the Junior Bull Riding. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Gage Hillis holds on for a 70-point ride in the Junior Bull Riding. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)That’s a lot of air! Garnett Kromm of Botha hangs on for a 74 point ride to win the Bareback riding event. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)That’s a lot of air! Garnett Kromm of Botha hangs on for a 74 point ride to win the Bareback riding event. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Bronc rider Aaron Mccarty has a difficult time releasing from his bronc as pick-up men Cody Black and Cliff Willick move in for an assist. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Big Valley’s drill team performed before the rodeo.There was a good crowd out for the second day of the Big Valley Bust-out Rodeo on July 23. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)Aaron MccartyGarnett KrommGage HillisGage HillisAshton LehmannChance SjogrenJaret CooperBritanny BarrTaylor BairdQuinton Baird and Riley BairdDuncan ReedCole Goodine rides for 83 points in the bareback event during the Ponoka Stampede on July 3. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Lonnie West of Cadogan rides for 93.25 points aboard Hard Not to Get during the Ponoka Stampede Showdown finals. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)The wild ponies run during the grand opeing of Day 7 of the Ponoka Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Lonnie West of Cadogan rides for 93.25 points aboard Hard Not to Get during the Ponoka Stampede Showdown finals. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Ponoka Stampede president Jason Kline presents the highpoint award to Shane Hanchey during the Ponoka Stampede Showdown on July 3. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Rookie barrel racer Bayleigh Choate of Fort Worth, Texas, won the barrel racing event with a time of 17.37 during the Ponoka Stampede Showdown. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Logan Hay of Wildwood, Alta, takes an early exit during the saddle bronc event and a no time during the 2022 Ponoka Stampede Showdown. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Saddle Bronc winner Layton Green rides for 92.25 points on Yesterday’s Delivery. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, Alta, rides for 88.75 points in the Ponoka Stampede Showdown. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Jack Adams award-winning coach of the Calgary Flames was a special guest during the last day of Ponoka Stampede 2022. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Cody McCurraeh drives the Tomco chuckwagon during heat eight to a time of 1:23:30. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Layne MacGillivray drove the League Projects sponsored chuckwagon to a time of 1:20.61 during heat 6 of the final day of Ponopka STampede racing. (kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)Charles Vigen drove the Busted Ladies Lingerie chuck to a finish of 1:20.68, winning heat 4. (kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)
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