CPRA President’s Message W ith the 2024 rodeo season in full swing, it’s exciting for all of us, rodeo athletes, officials and fans--to be able to spend time in places that have meant a lot to us over the years. continues to be one of the very best events, not just in Canada but in all of North America. (See related story on page 11)
And as always, it’s the volunteers, sponsors and fans in all of those communities that make it possible for us to enjoy our favourite sport. Congratulations to several rodeos that are celebrating landmarks this year. We just wrapped up the 104th Falkland Stampede and in a couple of weeks Rocky Mountain House will stage it’s 50th annual event. And I’m excited to welcome our northernmost rodeo, La Crete, as our newest SMS Equipment Tour Rodeo. All of us at the CPRA are extremely pleased to have signed a three-year extension with SMS, one of our terrific major sponsors who have helped take Canadi - an professional rodeo to a new level. Congratulations and a thank you is in order as well to the Ponoka Stampede as they have upped their prize money for 2024. Ponoka heads into its 88th year and
It was a wonderful evening as we honoured the 2023 induct - ees to the Canadian Rodeo Hall of Fame—with special congratulations to Contestants
Ken Guenthner and Smokey Snyder, Builder Monica Wilson, Animal War Cry, and Legend Craig Butterfield as they take their rightful places in the Hall. And equally deserving of special recognition are the 2024 group of Hall of Fame inductees—Contestants George Spence, Travis Whiteside and Oscar Walter, Builder Scott Byrne, Animal TJ (tie-down roping horse), and Legend Doug (Larry) Petherbridge. Hope your summer is a great one—see you at CPRA rodeos and events!
Terry Cooke
Canadian Rodeo News – May, 2024 – 5
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