Southern New Brunswick Cattle Penning Club
Maritime
All Around Cowboy Championships
June 2 & 3, 2001
Ronnie Wilkins
Penning Corral,
Princess Louise Show Park,
Sussex NB
Saturday , June 2-
Individual Penning , 4- Corner Barrel Race , Camp Drafting
Sunday, June 3- Obstacle Race , Bareback Cow Chase , Top Five Finals
| Weather and competition was great in Sussex N.B. Two points separated the top two contenders , Robb Connors and Matt Hudson , going into the final challenge of the All Around Cowboy Championships hosted by the S.N.B. Cattle Penning Club. However, several more numbers separated the ages of the top two . Excitement grew in the All Around division as 13 year old Matthew Hudson and his good horse, Mr. Super Oakie (aka Willie), set out to prove that a kid can be a top hand . Don’t let the term "Cowboy " mislead anyone, either ! All three divisions had strong Cowgirl representation , with the girls dominating the Novice division and taking 4 of the top five placings. |
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Throughout the weekend , the crowd of spectators , and contestants and their families watched the points accumulate in five events designed to test the talents and versatility of horse and rider . The cattle were fresh and the contestants prepared . The two days of competition proved the strong and weak points , and always the exemplary sportsmanship of each entry . Skill and partnership , demonstrated between riders and their horses, was combined with that elusive variable- luck of the draw- to build up to a great finale .
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Sunday afternoon the Top Five cowboys faced a round of individual penning , on a fellow competitor's horse , to prove who was worthy to claim the engraved trophy saddle . Robb Connors , Matt Hudson , Pat Totten , Stephen Hudson , and Travis McLeod had to draw for a horse switch . There are no top cowboys without good horses . J.J. Dodger carried Pat Totten to the best result in the final event of the competition, and 4th place overall, in just the style he partnered owner Robb Connors to tally the points needed to win the Maritime Champion All Around Cowboy title . |
Congratulations , Robb !!
The five elements of the 2001 Maritime All Around Cowboy Championships were chosen to showcase the real talent of any western rider-horse team willing to take up the challenge.
1. Individual Penning Within a 90 sec. time limit , entrant must separate from the herd , and pen , three head of cattle with the same assigned identity number ( individually or together, same cow cannot be penned twice, no trash in the pen).
2 . Four Corner Barrel Race Gymkhana class with the intent that the pattern is not one normally run , to how versatility . Total time to determine placings.
3. Camp Drafting Entrant must guide a cow of their assigned number through the regular cloverleaf pattern around three barrels . One point for each barrel. One point for bringing that cow across the finish line. Horse and rider must follow the cow around the barrels to receive points. Time limit 60 seconds. Cannot push trash with numbered cow.
4. Obstacle Race Ranch type obstacles to show ranch horse willingness. Total points per obstacles/total time , with maximum time 90 seconds. 1. Jump . 2. Tire drag . 3.Back up. 4. Side pass . 5. Gate.
5. Bareback Cow Chase Entrant must take one numbered cow through a series of three gates. Time limit 90 seconds. Total gates/ total time determines placings. All Around-must be bareback. Novice- bareback optional, bareback time cut in half. Greenhorn - must compete with a saddle. No chaps.
Finals Top Five entrants of All Around division only. Draw for horse exchange for one round of individual penning. Points for placings (total cattle/total time), to be added to previous total.
In each portion of competition, excessive running of cattle to be considered roughing and to be called. Finals - any abuse of horses to to be called by the Judge.
Organizers of the All Around Cowboy Championship feel the project was a great success. The SNB Cattle Penning Club looks forward to making this competition an annual event . !! Plan to attend next year !!
Results 2001
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ALL AROUND
DIVISION : Engraved Trophy Saddle 2. Matt Hudson - Hopewell Hill N.B. 3. Stephen Hudson - Hopewell Hill N.B. 4. Pat Totten - Norton N.B. 5. Travis McLeod - Havelock N.B. |
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NOVICE
DIVISION : Embroidered Championship Jacket
Donated by Ammon Stables , Ammon Road , Moncton , N.B.
1. MaryAnn Hudson - Stanley N.S.
2. Shelley Smith - Lower Coverdale N.B.
3. Jason Black - Lower Norton N.B.
4. Tracey Geddes - Norton N.B.
5. Jessica Scoggins - Sackville N.B.
GREENHORN DIVISION
: Trophies and Prize Money
Donated by Econo Lodge and All Seasons Restaurant
1.Terry Hansen - Upperton N.B.
2.Kara Greenwood - Moncton N.B.
3.Cheryl Cowie - Darling’s Island N.B.
Many thanks go out from the SNB Cattle Penning Club to the major sponsors, cattle number sponsors, organizing committee, and volunteers who worked hard to make this new, one of a kind event a great success.
To contact the SNB Cattle Penning Club: President -Teena Leblanc-Frye (506) 433-4177
Email at snbpenning@hotmail.com
www.atlanticRider.com/teampen.htm
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