Rodeo returned to the valley and, despite the weather, put on a show.
The Drumheller Lions Club were joined by the Morrin Lions Club to present Dino Days at the Drumheller Ag Society on June 20 and 21. Rugged Roughstock produced the show, and the fans came out.
“Drumheller is a rodeo town,” said Al Bouchard of Rugged Rodeo.
“I thought we lived in the middle of the desert, but apparently we don't,” he chuckles, referring to the rain. “It was a good rodeo.”
Rain managed to stay away for the bulk of the Friday night performance, and by Saturday, things were muddy, but not too muddy for cowboys. In fact, other rodeos cancelling, such as Bassano, might have helped out.
“We actually had a really good performance Saturday, we had quite a few pro guys show up, and it was a really good rodeo,” said Bouchard.
The weather did keep spectators away on Saturday, but there is no controlling the weather.
He said the animals reacted differently performing in the mud, as for the cowboys, he said it “separates the men from the boys.”
“The Lions Club did really well,” said Bouchard. “They are really good people.”
Brad Peake of the Ag Society said the event went well, and people are already looking forward to next year.
“It wouldn’t have happened without the Lions Club, they were absolutely amazing.”
He emphasized the event enjoyed great community and sponsorship support, creating strong partnerships.
“Only good things can come from this.”
