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May 12,13 & 14, 2017 Start Time: 4 pm - May 12, 2017 (all girls event) 1 pm - May 13 and 14, 2017 (WRA & local events) 37th Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo This home grown event is a staple in the community with events ranging from ladies barrel racing to saddle bronc. The Medicine Lodge Rodeo was started by Alma Anderson, who believed that being a cowboy was something of which to be proud. The Anderson family proudly carries on this belief and continue to strive to bring a truly western weekend to all contestants and spectators alike. This rodeo is also a great supporter of the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls — hosting junior barrel racing, stick horse racing, wild cow milking, miniature horse racing and other very exciting events. WRA Rough Stock events include saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, Jr & Sr barrel racing, Jr steer riding, Jr breakaway roping, novice horse riding. Friday and Saturday nights will feature the mini-chuckwagon races, and Saturday and Sunday will feature the Chinook Riders musical ride and lawn tractor races. Sit back and enjoy the country flair of the 37th Annual Medicine Lodge Rodeo. For more information visit medicinelodgerodeo.com Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ June 2 & 3, 2017 Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ is the only rodeo of its kind in Canada. It’s founder Rod Hay, who is an eight time Canadian champ and 20 time NFR qualifier, and the WWB committee are working to make this one of a kind rodeo bigger and better every year! As a Canadian Professional Rodeo Association event, all the prize money counts toward the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Wildwood Bronc Bustin’ is a CPRA sanctioned event, where the prize money counts towards the Canadian Finals Rodeo in November! The WBB is now sanctioned with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and prizes count toward the NFR in Las Vegas! Friday night is the G.P.S. Novice Pro night. Saturday afternoon features Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Pony Race and Sheep Riding. Saturday evening kicks off with Sheep Riding and Saddlebroc Riders. Bring your boots, hats and trailers and plan to have a weekend of fun and excitement. For more information visit www.wildwoodbroncbustin.com Photo by Giles Merriott www.365photography.com www.gallowaystationmuseum.com 35