Arguably, the very best thing about rodeo is the little people. These are some of the most amazing kids you could ever hope to see. They make ’em tough out here in Alberta for sure.
I HAVE to kick this off with the mutton busting…and all the dads lined up and ready.
….and here they come….
These little guys hang on like you would not believe….
……..even when they are sliding off…they are still hanging on…..
Then we have some barrel racing,. This class ranges from tiny little people with a bit of additional parental support…….to tiny little people on huge horses just givin’er…!!!!
I offer no apologies for the number of pictures I am posting cos these guys just impress me soooo much….!!!
These kids are totally focused as they steer some pretty big horses around….
I never get tired of watching them……they are all great hope for the future of our communities.
…….and then we get the junior version of the wild horse race….the wild pony race. For this one they don’t have to saddle the horse or ride it anywhere….just get somebody on it….briefly. These kids are fearless…….!!!
…and unlike the big guys….they only have one team out at a time to further reduce the likelihood of injury for the people as well as the ponies….!!!
..I know I have said it before….but these kids have grit…. (as well as the stuff now in their boots…LOL)
This next sequence was Scott’s favourite of the whole weekend…… 😁
(Editor. Oh to have such a rubbery spine, which recovered almost instantly)
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OsteoPraxis on the road 
Wow those young ones are having a blast so determined !
Loved this thanks!
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Great pics as always…I do love the rubbery spine as well! I was glad to se the helmets on the kids in one of the events. What a fun and interesting event.
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