FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
That’s a rodeo wrap
Three nights, seven events and 21 champions at the inaugural K-Days Rodeo
EDMONTON, AB (July 24, 2017) – Day three of the K-Days Rodeo wraps up a successful, record-tying weekend at Northlands Coliseum. All athletes, two and four-legged, put on a great show and ensured a few more fans of the sport will return for the Canadian Finals Rodeo this November. Award-winning country artist Corb Lund sang the National Anthem and got the crowd set for a great night of action. It was a memorable start to a night of jam packed, rodeo-action. The final seven athletes titled champions included:
Bareback Riding:
Winner: JR Vezain
Stock: CS D39 Make Up Face
Bull Riding:
Winner: Sage Kimzy
Stock: C5B 1102 Bid Dip
Saddlebronc Riding:
Winner: Zeke Thurston
Stock: NS 242 Get Smart
Team Roping:
Winner: Dustin Bird
Russell Cardoza
Score: 402
Tie-Down Roping:
Winner: Tuf Cooper
Score: 8.1
Steer Wrestling:
Winner: Straws Milan
Score: 2.9
Ladies Barrel Racing:
Winner: Crystal Christman
Score: 14.726
All weekend long these cowboys and cowgirls competed for a piece of the more than $400,000 prize purse and a chance to compete for national titles at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, November 8-12 at Northlands Coliseum.
For 138 years, Northlands has taken great pride in showcasing the western way of life. While rodeo comes to the campus for a few days in summer and a week in the fall it is the rich history that drives Northlands to showcase and share with its neighbours and friends. As the inaugural K-Days Rodeo comes to an end the excitement, food, rides, shows and attractions are still in full force on the K-Days grounds until July 30!
Northlands is deeply rooted in the community and is poised to undertake a remarkable transformation. As Canada’s largest agricultural society, Northlands has cultivated the knowledge and experience to bring people together, spark interest and shine a light on Alberta’s agricultural industry. Northlands will foster an appreciation for the industry and give insight into the journey from gate to plate through educational programs, special events and the province’s culinary/food distribution channels. For more information, please visit northlands.com.
For more information:
Caiti Farquharson
Public Relations Specialist, Northlands
Office: 780-491-3446
Mobile: 780-935-1745
Email: CFarquharson@northlands.com
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