Sunday was another opportunity for bull rider Jacob Gardner to perform in front of family and friends.
And, the 26-year-old from Fort St. John didn’t disappoint scoring an 86 on the third and final day of rodeo competition at the Dawson Creek Stampede on Aug. 14.
“I was a little bit nervous being the last guy and I got a lot of people watching me. I kept calm. I wanted to give the crowd a show.”
Gardner drew Tickety Boo, a bull with very little kick but a quick, rotating motion right out of the gate.
“That bull really likes to spin close to the chutes,” he admitted. “He whirls it up at 100 miles an hour. He’s a really good one for a guy to ride.”
Gardner, who competes this week south of the line, tied Jared Parsonage of Maple Creek, Sask., who also scored an 86; both won $2504.29 for their efforts.
Jordan Hansen of Amisk, Alta., took the top prize for his 88 and a pay cheque of just over $3400.
Dawson Rodeo money winners
There were a number of top money finishes for B.C. Peace cowboys at this year's edition of the Dawson Creek Stampede.
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Jake Gardner from Fort St. John tied Jared Parsonage (Maple Creek, Sask.) for second in bull riding with his 86; both earning $2504.29.
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Charlie Lake’s Tyrel Roberts tied for second with Ben Andersen (Eckville, Alta.) in the saddle bronc event with a score of 87-point-5. Each took home $2466.75. Roberts was the top finisher in the novice saddle bronc, as well, riding to a 77, good for $659.60.
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17-year-old Chase Siemens from Chetwynd caught the eye of judges with his 85.5 ride in the novice bareback earning him first place and $628.56.
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Fort St. John’s Stephen Culling wound up in the 10th in steer wrestling with his time of 4.9 seconds. His prize money was $459.60.
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