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PONOKA STAMPEDE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

It gives me great honour to welcome everyone to the 79th edition of the

Wild West of 36 Ponoka Stampede.

Our success is only possible because of the dedication and hard work of our directors, hundreds of volunteers and all our sponsors. Without our loyal fans and community support, it would not be possible to put on a world class show and chuckwagon racing.

Ponoka Stampede offers top prize money, which in turn brings in the worlds best contestants, stock contractors and Chuckwagon drivers, making our small town famous in

the world of rodeo and chuckwagon racing.

I would like to invite everyone to the events taking place in our community such as the Stampede breakfasts, the Parade, Art Show and the West Coast Amusements Midway. We have a great lineup of entertainment as well, bringing you Sawyer Brown, Josh Turner, the annual Talent Show and four evenings ending in fi reworks.

Enjoy your stay and take in all that the Ponoka Stampede has to offer!

Ponoka Stampede president

MIKE STRETCH

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You may purchase your ride ticket at this price only at Hamiltons IGA, Ponokauntil Wednesday, June 24, 2015. After that date the tickets will not be available at IGA.

They will be available at the midway cost of $3800 including GSTTickets may be exchanged for bracelet that will entitle the wearer to

unlimited rides on the midway from 1:00 p.m. to closing time,on any one (of your choice) of the days below.

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(back row l-r) Jason Cline, Don Hart, Jim Harbidge, Keith Kjenner, Greg Gordon and Bruce Harbin. (front row) Danny Jones, Dale Olsen, Greg Butterfi eld, Rick Wierzba, past-

president Joe Dodds, executive manager Leslie Chernick, Frank Mickey, Terry Jones, Blake Butterfi eld, Gary Harbin, vice-president Blair Vold and president Mike Stretch.

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By Amelia NaismithThe 13th annual

Jace Harty Memorial PBR event is once again starting the Ponoka Stampede and promises to be an action-packed night to thrill the fans and pay homage to a Ponoka boy, a lover of the sport.

The PBR takes place on Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

It was a local kid that got in an unfortunate accident, said organizer Nanson Vold. He feels having the bullriding event in his name is a great way to pull the community together and memorialize a young man who was loved by everybody he met.

Once again, 30 contestants are travelling from all over the world to master the beast and claim the championship title. The

top 10 come back for a short round, said Vold.

The total purse up for grabs at this years event is $40,000.

Its the biggest bull riding event in Canada, except for the (Canadian) Finals, said Vold.

For the event, 12 contractors will supply their rankest bulls to challenge the cowboys. Vold Rodeo will have some bulls there, said Vold.

Bull riding action will help kick-start the Ponoka Stampede with the popular Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull

Riding event set for Wednesday, June 24. 30 contestants are coming from all over the world to compete.

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Welcome Ashley Akkermans, the 2015 Miss Ponoka Stampede.

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CHILDHOOD DREAM COMES TRUE FOR

MISS PONOKA STAMPEDEBy Amelia Naismith

Miss Ponoka Stampede is one day closer to living her childhood dream as the kickoff for Stampede looms on the horizon.

Ashley Akkermans was chosen as the Ponoka Stampede Queen earlier this spring after beating out a veteran competitor in her fi rst time out of the gate.

Im very surprised. Im shocked and in awe, said Akkermans, following her win.

Akkermans may have grown up on a mixed farm operation just outside of Ponoka, but she never believed her wish to become a rodeo cowgirl would be anything more than a fantasy.

Ponoka Stampedes newest royal fi gure did not get her start in the rodeo lifestyle or even 4-H until she was well into her teens.

One day her father told her to go out to the barn after work. Inside she found two horses, the partially broke appaloosa became her primary riding horse. Even though he had a lot of problems, I made it work because I wanted to be a cowgirl so bad, Akkermans recalled.

She was so enthused by her passion to become a cowgirl and a queen that she had no qualms paying her dues. She recalled having to start out in 4-H the way every young member does and remembers the fun times she had playing games and building her skills through the ranks of the organization.

As Miss Ponoka Stampede, Akkermans is thrilled at her year ahead which she will immerse herself in her duties and represent the spirit of rodeo to fans.


CALNASH AG EVENT CENTRE OFFERS FULL LINEUP DURING STAMPEDE

By Amelia NaismithThe Ponoka Stampede week action is not limited

only to the Stampede Grounds and fans can also check out the variety of events located at the Calnash Ag Event Centre throughout the week.

On June 25, 26 and 27 fans of the Wild West can check out the action-packed, gritty, gunslinging, yet family-friendly Canadian Finals Mounted Shooters shows.

Where else can you go to see that, asked Calnash event co-ordinator Joyce Vold. Cowboys riding and shooting guns.

June 28 to 30 the Calnash Ag Event Centre is also home to multiple roping events.

On June 28 and 29 fans can come see the Canadian Qualifi ers Team Roping, beginning at 9 a.m.

On June 30 the Old Timers Team Roping takes over. The event used to be in the Ponoka Stampede lineup but was discontinued for a few years. This is the fi rst year were back at it, said Vold.

Its a 90 plus, 100 plus and 110 plus, she added, referring to the roping categories. The combined ages of the roping teams must add up to the minimum age of the category they are competing in and must be, individually, 40 or older, 45 or older, or 50 or older for the category, respectively.

On June 30 we have a feature event as well; Open Team Roping. Thats at 5 p.m., said Vold.

She says the event should be over in time for the Josh Turner concert for viewers who want to see both.

Team roping, its an event for all ages, said Vold. She states qualifying ropers must be between the ages of 13 and 85.

Penning has been a usual event to grace the ag centre during the Ponoka Stampede but it is being held off this year. We wanted to try something different, said Vold.

Everything is free admission, come down and enjoy, she added.

The Calnash Ag Event Centre will once again feature mounted

shooter shows throughout the Ponoka Stampede week.

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Prize money for the Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffl e will get the winner a whopping $70,000 or 40 head of cattle this year.

Stampede director and past-president Joe Dodds said, with the increase in cattle sales, the association also had to increase the prize money on the 40 head of cattle.

The raffl e is a big fundraiser for the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association that has raised more than $1 million since its inception.

Dodds has managed the sales of the cattle raffl e for some years now and feels this is a great fundraising project for the association, which was originally started to help build the grandstands at the Stampede Grounds.

Five thousand tickets have been printed this year and Dodds expects to sell out, as they do every year. Get your tickets quick, he quipped.

Dodds said the fundraiser is something people take great pride in helping with. He feels it is almost as if people take some ownership in being part of the busy week.

Compared to most lotteries, the odds of winning are relatively good and most people tend to take the cash, as they dont have the means of dealing with that many cows. Ten tickets are drawn randomly each day for six days and of those 60 tickets, one will be drawn to bring winnings to a lucky winner.

The remaining 59 ticket owners get their money back, says Dodds.

Support for this fundraiser has been overwhelming, says Dodds, who has seen people buy 10 books of tickets in support of their programs. He recalls one instance where an individual already had a ticket drawn, but bought another one anyways.

CATTLE SALES HIGH AND SO IS THE CATTLE RAFFLE PRIZE MONEY

PONOKA STAMPEDE 2015

Judging at Judging at 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. SHARPSHARP

Deadline for entries isWednesday, June 24

STAMPEDE PARADE ENTRY FORM

Name of Individual or Organization: ______________________

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Mailing Address: _____________________ Ph: ____________

Town/City: ___________________Postal Code: ____________

Category You Are Entering: (must be lled out) __________________

Description of Entry: __________________________________

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Number of Participants: _______________________________

Special Needs (if any): _______________________________

PONOKA STAMPEDE PARADEGUIDELINES

1. Entries should be at the Arena marshalling area before 9:00 a.m. to be judged. Entries should be totally assembled and participants ready to be judged.

2. The Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse access to the Parade to any entry deemed unsuitable, or dangerous.

3. An ambulance and tow truck will be on standby in case of any emergency.4. Entries must not deviate from the established parade route unless directed

by a police of cer or parade of cial. 5. No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed on parade entries.6. Items such as candy, balloons, etc. may be given out to spectators by

Walkers who accompany the oat and hand out treats from a safe distance by using small bags or pails. There is to be NO THROWING OF CANDY from oats for safetys sake.

7. All entries should be 80% decorated and decorations securely fastened. 8. Individuals driving quads or garden tractors on the parade route must be

over the age of 14. 9. Along the parade route you may encounter travelling parade marshals who

have the authority to ask you to slow down, speed up, etc.

YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED TO HELP MAKETHE PARADE SAFE FOR EVERYONE!

PARADE BEGINS AT 10 A.M. SHARP - RAIN OR SHINEMarshalling takes place in front of the arena complex

(4410-54 St.)

The 3-mile long Ponoka Stampede Parade is making plans for the79th Annual Parade. We would like you to be a part of this exciting event at

the famous Ponoka Stampede. Your entry would add greatly to the quality and variety of our well-known parade. Please ll out the attached entry form and plan on having a great time at both the parade and the Ponoka Stampede.

PARADE DIRECTOR - GREG GORDONRodeo Of ce: Box 4336, Ponoka, AB, T4J 1R7

Ph. 403-783-3120 Fax 403-783-5858 Cell 403-704-3541

PONOKA STAMPEDE PARADE CATEGORIES

1. PROFESSIONAL: an entry built by a professional.2. NON-PROFESSIONAL: an entry built by volunteers

to represent a business.3. NON-COMMERCIAL: an entry representing a

community organization, built by volunteers.4. MOUNTED: any group or individual mounted on

horses, mules, etc.5. 4-H: any 4-H group - beef, dairy, horse clubs,

mechanics, etc.6. HEAVY HORSE HITCH: an entry featuring heavy

horses.7. LIGHT HORSE HITCH: an entry such as horse &

buggy, using regular horses to pull.8. OLD-TIME: any entry representing the past, (carts,

buggies) non-motorized.9. ANTIQUE: any antique motorized vehicle.10. DECORATED CARS: cars of any age, 80%

decorated.11. COMEDY & NOVELTY: an entry with humorous

theme.12. SPORTS & RECREATION: any group from a sports

or recreation activity or organization.13. CHILDRENS: includes carts, decorated bikes,

novelty items.14. BEST MARCHING BAND15. BEST NON-MARCHING BAND16. TOWNS, CITIES, VILLAGES: any entry representing

a town, city , etc.17. COMPLIMENTARY: any entry which does not wish

to be judged.

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PARADEPARADEFriday, June 26 beginning at 10 a.m.

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By Jeffrey Heyden-KayeThe Rodeo Challenge has been a

favourite stop for children with special needs for the last 16 years at the Ponoka Stampede.

Young enthusiasts can get into the western swing of things with modifi ed rodeo-style events which will be held at the Stampede Grounds Saturday, June 27.

This fun and family-oriented event was organized by Marjorie and Ken Krossa and Lynden and Diane Vold to give Krossas daughter Skylar, who has Down Syndrome, a chance at having fun through some modifi ed rodeo events.

The Giddy Up Rodeo, hosted by the Calgary Stampede, was the inspiration behind the Rodeo Challenge and the Krossas and Volds worked hard to bring it to Ponoka. After much dedication and help from the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association, the challenge took fl ight and has been a regular feature during the busy week ever since.

We started with Skylar because she likes to rodeo, says Marjorie Krossa.

The goal is to give these kids a chance to have a day for themselves, explained Krossa. She feels the children have fun and

gain a sense of pride, especially when they receive their own trophy, presented by Encana, who has been a trophy sponsor for many years.

Families pre-register their kids and Krossa cannot remember the last time they had any empty spots. Kids aged fi ve to 18 years old with physical or mental challenges are welcome.

Here is a list of the different events: Flag Picking: Contestants ride quiet, specially selected horsesCalf Roping: Contestants learn to rope a wooden calfBull Riding: Contestants ride hand-rocked bull for 8 sec.Chuckwagon Races: Hand pulled Chuckwagons race around the barrelsWagon Ride: Horse drawn wagon ride, wheelchair accessiblePetting Zoo: Small farmyard animals for pettingFace Painting: Hypoallergenic makeup upon request

Come rain or shine, the challenge will be held. At press time there were still some spots available. For more information check out http://ponokastampederodeochallenge.ca/.

RODEO CHALLENGE A FAMILY-FUN EVENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Children with special needs can expect a fun time at this years Rodeo Challenge set for Saturday, June 27 at the Stampede

Grounds. Events feature fun modifi ed rodeo events for kids. File photo

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OUTLAW ROUNDUP SUPPORTS THE PES PLAYGROUND PROJECT FOR 2015

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proudly supported com-munity-based charities and initiatives in Alberta for over 75 years. Last year alone, we support-ed over 545 charities through 28,000 volun-teer hours, raising $3.4 million in funds for Al-berta charities.

In Ponoka, our tradi-tion is no different. The ATB Ponoka Branch has always supported a vari-ety of community groups and initiatives through sponsorship and volun-teerism. In just the past six years, the branch has raised $113,250 for a va-riety of local community groups including the Ponoka Youth Centre, Ponoka Victims Servic-es, the SplashPark Proj-ect, Ponoka Composite High School Broncs Ath-letics Program, KidSport Ponoka and Ponoka Mi-nor Soccer through our locally created western themed jail and bail the ATB Financial Out-law Round Up.

This year, were cel-ebrating our seventh annual round-up in support of the Ponoka Elementary School Council Playground Re-development Project. The team is committed to developing an ex-ceptional, modernized playground. This worthy project will result in a variety of fun and excit-ing play structures that will benefi t the entire community by creating a fully accessible play space where imagina-tion, fi tness and friend-ships can fl ourish.

The 7th ATB Finan-cial Outlaw Round Up, and the fi rst ATB Finan-cial Pancake Breakfast, will take place on Thurs-day, June 25 2015 at our hometown hooskow at the Kinsmen Recre-ation Centre from 8 to 11 a.m. So wrangle up your rustlers and mosey on down for a free break-

fast, some fi ne entertain-ment by Jamie Woodfi n and all the rest of the fun and excitement as we arrest our local Outlaws to support this awesome community project.

Meet this years out-laws:

ATB Financial Regulator, James Slippin Jimmy TaylorATB Financial Regulator, Shady Sadie DoddsCentral Vet Clinic Ren-egade, Kelly Smelly LoreeDarcys Drilling Desper-ado, Tasha Top Gun LydomMatejka Farms Rule Breaker, Mark Moon-shine MatejkaPartners in Crime from the PES Parent Posse, Merrywomen Jenn Robin Hood Bartley and Layna Little John

PalechekPonoka Elementary School Sheriff, Lois the Saskatchewan Kid SpateRipN Ronnies Fitness Renegade, Michelle Muscular Mitchell Reed

The Brick Bandit, An-drew Brickhouse Mid-dletonTim Hortons Hooligan, Wayne the Timbit Ban-dit MarsdenTown of Ponoka Range, Rick Boomer the Mayor Bonnett

Ponoka Stampede week offers several pancake breakfastsBy Amelia Naismith

What better way to start a day of rodeo action than with a hearty pancake breakfast? And fans of the Ponoka Stampede will have plenty to choose from during the stampede week.

On Thursday, June 25, the most rootin tootin Wild West breakfast takes shape at the ATB Financial Pancake Breakfast and Outlaw Round up. It is held at the Ponoka Community Kinsmen Centre from 8 to 11 a. m.

On Sunday, June 28, Alberta Cattlemens Pancake Breakfast and Cowboy Church will grace the main grandstand at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds.

This busy breakfast gives pancake and rodeo lovers the chance at a breakfast with a show, featuring some country gospel music adding ambiance to the yummy taste.

It also runs from 8 to 11 a.m.The third pancake breakfast of Ponoka

Stampede week is the breakfast held at UFA Petroleum in the Southwest Industrial Park. It will welcome hungry guests from 8 to 11 a.m. on Monday June 29.

The last pancake breakfast of the Stampede fans can enjoy is held the morning of the Rodeo Finals Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1 and the $50,000 Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash.

Located at Gemini Corp. in the Southwest Industrial Park 8 to 11 a.m. folks can get their fi nal fi ll of pancakes, sausages, syrup and butter before heading back to the Stampede Grounds for the fullest, most exciting day of rodeo thrills, chills and spills.

Pancake breakfasts and rodeo time go hand-in-hand and this year is no different. There are several pancake breakfasts this

year in Ponoka and people can expect the traditional pancakes. File photo

Outlaws work to get out of jail at the ATB Financial Outlaw Roundup.

This year fundraising efforts are going to the Ponoka Elementary School

playground project. File photo

Thursday, June 25, 8-11 am


Thursday, June 25, 20158am 11amPonoka Kinsmen Recreation CentreEntertainment: Jamie Woodfin

Bring the brigade to enjoy a pancake breakfast on ATB, and help support a program that knows that the key to building community is having fun.

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Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society is once again hosting Canada Day festivities at the Ponoka

United Church, in conjunction with Tim Hortons and the Town of Ponoka. A barbeque is being held at the Hamiltons IGA parking

lot at 11 a.m. and later that evening, in Centennial Parkweather permittingthe band Slough Water Symphony will be

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CANADA DAY TO BE MARKED WITH HUMAN FLAGPonoka News Staff

Finishing off the busy Stampede week on Canada Day, set for Wednesday, July 1, has been a big part of the Ponoka Stampede.

While the fi nal Pro Rodeo Showdown and the $50,000 Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash are an exciting part of the day, groups are also busy celebrating Canadas birthday.

The Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society (KFAS) is hosting another childrens festival day of fun by the United Church with a joint effort from Tim Hortons, a major sponsor, and the Town of Ponoka.

This tasty celebration boasts cake and other treats, musical entertainment and has been more geared toward youths.

Wes Amendt, director of community services for the town, said they were working on getting a large human fl ag with registration starting at 12 p.m.

To prepare for the event, students from St. Augustine Catholic School will be doing a trial run Monday, June

22 to work out the kinks. Amendt says for the big day the fi rst 200 kids will get a free white or red t-shirt ordered specifi cally for the day. He encourages people to come dressed with white or red t-shirts to highlight the fl ag.

Other kids entertainment includes games, a bouncy castle, a balloon artist and face painter until 5 p.m.

Starting at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, weather permitting, the band Slough Water Symphony will be entertaining music lovers with their renditions of old time country and rock and roll.

Amendt says the town is working hard to ensure

the day goes well and he says anyone interested in helping out can call the town offi ce to throw their name in the hat.

He says they have booked a bucket truck to get a photographer high enough to get a picture of the human fl ag. Amendt says theyre goal is to get several hundred participants.

The town is working on bringing fi reworks that night and hope to have them over Centennial Park.

Also as part of the days celebrations, there will be a Canada Day barbecue at Hamiltons IGA starting at 11 a.m. Organizers plan on bringing musical entertainment to the popular barbecue.


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crafters are gearing up for a robust Ponoka Stampede week.

Held at the Ponoka Culture and Recreational Complex, the Farmers Market is managed by long-time organizer Donna Merrill and will be held Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 as well as the following week on June 30 and July 1.

Many vendors will grace the market with a variety of produce and wares, making the Farmers Market a fantastic place to hunt

down fresh and locally gown fruits and vegetables, woodwork from artisans and an array of western style products fi t for Stampede week.

Merrill says she has been busy taking in requests from vendors for tables and expects there will be a full list of options for shoppers.

Merrill and the Farmers Market remain actively involved with philanthropy and hold regular 50/50 draws, with proceeds going to charities and other organizations within the community.

The popular Farmers Market will take place at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex on

Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 as well as Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1.

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DEE BUTTERFIELD INDUCTED INTO PRO RODEO HALL OF FAMEBy Amelia Naismith

A staple in the rodeo world and well-known barrel racer Dee Butterfi eld is one of this years inductees into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

Butterfi eld found out at the beginning of March that she had been chosen as a 2015 inductee. You have to be nominated, she explained.

Butterfi eld had no idea she was being considered for the Hall of Fame and was in complete surprise when she got the phone call. Its defi nitely an honor to be inducted with all

the other people who have contributed to rodeo, she said.

A few memorable highlights from Butterfi elds years in the world of rodeo include her winning the Canadian Championship in 1992 and fi rst qualifying for the Canadian Finals Rodeo in 1974.

In 75, it was the Year of the Woman, recalled Butterfi eld. She was named the Canadian Pro Rodeo Woman of the Year.

That was a big surprise, she said.

Butterfi eld and her husband Craig

also qualifi ed for the Canadian Finals together over the course of her career.

I also used to team rope quite a bit, too, she added.

Butterfi eld grew up on a ranch outside Williams Lake, BC and thats where her love of rodeo began.

My father, he just lived to rope, he loved to rope, said Butterfi eld.

I started barrel racing when I was 11, she added.

Butterfi eld has also passed on her love of rodeo to her apt children. She said her son Chance Butterfi eld

had won the Alberta and Canadian High School steer wresting titles and joined his father teaching at rodeo clinics.

Daughter Brook Robertson qualifi ed for the Canadian Finals Rodeo last year and was a former Miss Ponoka Stampede and Miss Rodeo Canada.

Butterfi eld says everything in her life has revolved around or is affi liated with rodeo. Outside of competing, she has taught, trained and raises horses.

She is incredibly grateful for the support of family and

friends throughout her experiences.

I just really appreciate the friendships that have

developed over the years, said Butterfi eld.

The people that you meet, thats the rewards in it, she added.

A sketch of Dee Butterfi eld released during the 75th anniversary of the

Ponoka Stampede immortalizes the barrel racers talent.

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SAWYER BROWN IS COMING TO ROCK PONOKA STAMPEDE

By Amelia NaismithGold-album country

superstar band Sawyer Brown will be the fi rst of the grandstand entertainment lineup to take the stage at this years Ponoka Stampede.

Sawyer Brown is set to perform the evening of Thursday, June 25 following the fi rst performance of the Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo.

The Ponoka Stampede is the fi fth performance date for the band in an extensive tour that runs until Dec. 25, 2015.

Since it was founded in 1981, the band has seen both some growth and transition in its membership and the sound it produces, but fans who fi ll the dirt arena and bleachers at the Ponoka Stampede for the concert will not be disappointed with the familiar tunes that will be heard blasting through the town.

Over the years, the acclaimed band has released more than 20 studio albums, adding up to more than 50 charted singles and fi ve top 10 singles.

With their beloved country songs, Sawyer Brown has also gathered numerous awards including, Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards, Country Music Association (CMA) awards and Country Music Television (CMT) awards.

The bands most recent album, Travelin Band, was released in 2011.

According to the bands website, http://s a w y e r b r o w n . c o m / , Sawyer Brown has played in more than 4,000 shows in the last 30 years and logged distances well into seven fi gures; they are a quintessential example of a travelling band.

Josh TurnerCountry megastar and

double-platinum selling singer/songwriter Josh Turner will thrill crowds in the second grandstand stage show on Tuesday, June 30.

As a fan of traditional country music himself, and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry, having Turner join the Ponoka Stampede lineup is thrilling for the fans of the genre.

Turner is currently working on his sixth studio album and the single Lay Low was released in the fall

of 2014.Its predecessor,

Punching BagTurners fi fth albumwas released June 12, 2012. The album encompassed everything Josh Turner fans have come to love and expect; including rollicking country hits with a bluegrass infl uence and love songs that perfectly

showcase his baritone voice.

I wanted to express the idea that life is tough. You get a lot of punches thrown at you and a lot of times youre not in control. But you have to take those punches and keep moving forward, Turner states on his website: http://joshturner.com/home.

Josh Turner is the main stage show act at the

Ponoka Stampede with the performance set for Tuesday, June 30.

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Sawyer Brown will perform at the Ponoka Stampede Thursday, June 25 as part of the Pro

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WESDNESDAY, JUNE 249 am - 4 pm Farmers Market - Arena Complex6:30 pm 13th Annual Ponoka Stampede Jace Hardy Memorial PBR Bull Riding Event Live Entertainment and Dance at the Stagecoach Saloon

THURSDAY, JUNE 258 am - 11 am ATB Financial Pancake Breakfast & Outlaw Round Up at Kinsmen Recreation Centre9 am - 4 pm Farmers Market - Arena Complex9 am Ponoka Canadian Finals Mounted Shooters at the Calnash Ag-Event Centre5:30 pm West Coast Amusements Midway Opens6:30 pm Pro Rodeo Stage Show Featuring SAWYER BROWN Free Dodge Truck Giveaway Fireworks & Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 - Kids Day9 am Ponoka Canadian Finals Mounted Shooters at the Calnash Ag-Event Centre10 am Ponoka Stampede 3 Mile Long Parade Theme: 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag12 - 6:30 pm Ponoka Stampede Western Art & Gift Show - Arena Complex12:30 pm West Coast Amusements Midway Opens1 pm Pro Rodeo6:30 pm Pony Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons, Kids Wild Pony Race, Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon8:30 pm Beer Gardens & Dance - Arena Complex

SATURDAY, JUNE 278 am Chicks for Charity Champagne Breakfast9 am Ponoka Canadian Finals Mounted Shooters at the Calnash Ag-Event Centre9 am - 6:30 pm Ponoka Stampede Western Art & Gift Show - Arena Complex11 am Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge - Grandstand In eld12: 30 pm West Coast Amusements Midway Opens1 pm Pro Rodeo6:30 pm Pony Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons, Kids Wild Pony Race, Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon8:30 pm Beer Gardens & Dance - Arena Complex

SUNDAY, JUNE 288 am - 11 am Alberta Cattlemens Pancake Breakfast & Cowboy Church - Main Grandstand9 am Ponoka Stampede Team Roping at the Calnash Ag-Event Centre

10 am - 6:00 pm Ponoka Western Art Show & Gift Show Arena Complex12:30 pm West Coast Amusements Midway Opens 1 pm Pro Rodeo4 pm Ponoka Stampede Live Art Auction at the Stage Coach Saloon6:30 pm Pony Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons, Kids Wild Pony Race, & Fireworks, Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon

MONDAY, JUNE 29 - Seniors Day8 am - 11 am Pancake Breakfast at UFA Petroleum - Industrial Park9 am Ponoka Stampede Team Roping at the Calnash Ag-Event Centre10 am - 6:00 pm Ponoka Stampede Western Art & Gift Show - Arena Complex12:30 pm West Coast Amusements Midway Opens1 pm Pro Rodeo6:30 pm Pony Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons, Kids Wild Pony Race, Talent Show & Fireworks, Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon

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Art lovers can get into the spirit of the Wild West at the Ponoka Stampede Western Art and Gift Show for four days during the rodeo week.

Admission is free to the show, which will be held at the Ponoka Curl-ing Rink from Friday, June 26 to Monday, June 29. Times vary but at-tendees will be able to have a look at original artwork, prints, metal work and woodwork.

They can also find other items such as western clothing, fudge, card reading and fun events for the kids such

as face painting. The event has been going on for 23 years now and is a popular addition to the busy stampede week.

One of the limited edition prints at the art auction is the poster of Ponoka bull rider John Dodds riding Harvey Northcotts bull Confu-sion. One print was sold at the World Profession-al Chuckwagon Asso-ciation tarp auction on Friday, May 1 for $1,500.

The original print by artist Gaile Gallup will be up for auction Sunday, June 28 at the Stagecoach Saloon. The auction usually brings in big buyers and big dol-lars.

Art lovers can get into the western spirit at the Stampede Art Show

Miss Ponoka Stampede 2014 Katy Lucas partakes in the Ponoka Stampede Live Art Auction. This years auction takes

place Sunday, June 28 at the Stage Coach Saloon; it begins at 4 p.m.

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Town residents and visitors of the Ponoka Stampede enjoy the many different floats that make up the proces-sion on the parade route.

Dubbed the Ponoka Stampede 3 Mile Long Parade, the event is set for Friday, June 26, said stampede director Greg Gordon. He says rain or shine, the parade will be held but since he took over organizing the event, it has only rained once.

Its almost a full time job, says Gordon of the parade, which is so long that by the time the first float comes full circle, the last float is just leav-ing. This years parade theme celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Maple Leaf flag and attendees can expect floats to take on

the theme in full force. Support for the pa-

rade has been strong and Gordon says he has volunteers who have been part of the event for almost 30 years. About 50 people help out with the parade.

One change to the parade this year is peo-ple will not see dignitar-ies in cars. They will ei-ther be on floats or will be at the Ponoka Fire Hall portion of the pa-rade route to watch the event, says Gordon.

Every year thou-sands of people watch along the busy parade route.

This years parade falls on the last day of school for Wolf Creek Public Schools. To ac-commodate the parade, schools in Ponoka will be closed so students can take part in the pa-rade.

Stampede Parade an exciting event for

residents and visitors

The famous 3 Mile Long Parade is set for Friday, June 26 bringing thousands of people along

Ponokas streets with fun floats and entries. This years theme celebrates the 50th anniversary of

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The midway brings all sorts of fun to kids of all ages from West Coast Amusements and is set to start the evening of Thursday, June 25. Tickets can be purchased at Hamiltons IGA until Wednesday, June 29, at 9:00 pm,

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Families looking for thrills and chills can check out the midway right on the Ponoka Stampede grounds.

West Coast Amuse-ments has been coming to the Ponoka Stampede for many years now and fun rides for the whole family are available starting Thursday, June 25. Kids of all ages can enjoy the whirling, spin-ning rides and older kids will also find fun in some of the thrilling rides available.

Some of the excite-ment includes whirly rides for older kids and slower rides targeted at the younger children.

Anyone with a sweet tooth will find a range of tasty treats such as cot-ton candy, candied ap-ples and other options.

There are a wide va-riety of fun games and prizes for those lucky enough to win and some people enjoy tak-ing a ride during the fireworks set for Thurs-day, June 25 and June 28 to 30.

The rides open at 12:30 p.m. and run until 11:30 p.m. People look-ing for a birds eye view of the fireworks might want to try out the Ferris Wheel, a popular attrac-tion at the midway.

Tickets or wrist-bands can be bought at the midway or at Hamil-tons IGA.

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Gaile Gallup ........................................... original posterBernie Brown ......................................... pencilBruce Koch ........................................... oil on canvasGina McDougall Cohoe ........................ bronzeShannon Lawlor .................................... acrylic on boardGreywolf Metal ...................................... UHSLWKelly Pollitt ............................................ photographyNancy Dougherty .................................. oil on canvasDonna King ........................................... oil on saw, mountedHenri deGroot ....................................... giclee

Matt Robertson .................................... spursJeff Boyle .............................................. wood carvingInge Sybrandi ........................................ oil on copperCorrinne Nelson ................................... scratchboardKatherine Ellison-McKelvie .................. mixed mediaDouble Tree Creations ......................... wood workKim Penner ........................................... giclee'HH%XWWHUHOG ..................................... longhorncow skullRoberta Murray .................................... oil on canvasAsh Cooper ........................................... watercolour

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Attendees to the Ponoka Stampede, the largest professional sev-en-day rodeo in western Canada, can find some exciting entertainment this year.

Infield acts Niki Flun-dra and LaRue Olson will bring their unique talents to the Stampede Grounds.

Olsons story is sig-nificant in many ways, not the least because he is a hometown Ponoka fifth generation cowboy and the fourth Olson to perform at the Ponoka Stampede.

He is a trick roper who has the skills and athletic ability to per-form special numbers; he recently performed at the Calnash Ag Event Centre during the Cinch Spring Thaw Timed Event Challenge.

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Olson said his grandfather, uncle and father have all performed at the Stampede and it has always been a goal for him to continue on the tradition. He was also a bulldogger, calf and team roper and has a strong understanding of the rodeo lifestyle.

I just one day decided to get serious about trick roping, said Olson.

What gets him most excited is getting the crowd involved. He says it helps him stay calm. It relaxes me and its really enjoyable when you work with a crowd, said Olson.

Ive definitely always loved the roar of the crowd, he added.

This will be the biggest event of the year for Ol-son and he looks forward to being able to be part of the show. He has also performed in Ottawa on Cana-da Day and worked with the L.A. Kings hockey team.

Flundra is also excited to be part of the enter-tainment.

She is an accomplished trick-rider, liberty horse entertainer and stuntwoman who has taken her skills all the way to the silver screen.

As part of her act, Flundra says she will be work-ing with three horses at liberty, which means they will be free of ties, saddles and reigns. This is her sixth year with the liberty act and she says it is a popular feature to her show.

Flundra has also performed on the big stage at the National Finals Rodeo in the United States, the Canadian Finals Rodeo and many other shows. For more information on Flundra check out www.cow-girlinup.com.

Olson can be found on Twitter with the user:@LaRueOlson.

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The Chicks for Charity Champagne Breakfast, held Saturday June 27, continues to raise funds and awareness for several causes throughout

central Alberta. The breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at the Stage Coach Saloon.

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By Amelia NaismithOne of the most elegant events of the Ponoka

Stampede is the annual Chicks for Charity Cham-pagne Breakfast.

The long-standing breakfast and charity auction remains a festive occasion for women to dress in their finery and band together to support a variety of causes throughout central Alberta.

This years Chicks for Charity event is held, as always, at the Stage Coach Saloon on Saturday, June 27, beginning at 8 a.m.

The proceeds raised through the breakfast will to go to four different ventures. This year weve chosen to donate to the Stepping Stones program, said president Jane Wierzba.

The Stepping Stones program is a foundation in place to help young mothers, she added.

Funds are also going to the Central Alberta Womens Emergency Shelter, the Centennial Park Playground and to purchase a defibrillator for the Ponoka Youth Centre.

In the past few years, the event has been able to raise more than $40,000 and, at the hand of the car-ing ladies, it is expected to do well again this year.

We sold out in seven days, said Wierzba. How-ever, those still hoping to attend should not lament. If they contact Wierzba at 403-358-8770, they can get on a waiting list, as some spaces are opening up.

Wierzba encourages every woman who wants to be involved to try and attend. Be active in your

Charity breakfast opportunity in high demand at Ponoka Stampede

community and help us join together, she appealed to Ponoka women.

This year the event is also changing its raffle for-

mat and will present a still-secret guest speaker.Were going to have lots of prizes and it should

be a good time, said Wierzba.


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By Amelia NaismithPonoka native and

singer/songwriter Jamie Woodfin is performing twice during the 2015 Ponoka Stampede.

Woodfin is playing at the ATB Financial Pancake Breakfast and Outlaw Roundup for the

second year in a row; Thursday, June 25.

Itll be an acous-tic performance, said Woodfin, referring to the intimate set.

We just joke around and talk and play mu-sic, he added.

On Saturday, June 27

Jamie Woodfin comes to play Stampede for fifth year

Woodfin will perform at the Beer Gardens and Dance with his full band.

Woodfins path led to the Ponoka Stampede first in 2011 and 2012 with its annual talent show.

In 2013, he also per-formed at the Jace Harty Memorial PBR event. This is his fifth year of involvement with the Ponoka Stampede.

Woodfin may have got his start on the Stam-pede talent show stage, but he released a sin-gle Just Feels Right earlier this spring, which is getting good play time on Canadian country radio stations.

On Tuesday, follow-ing his beer gardens performance Woodfin and his band are travel-ling to Fort McMurray to open for Corb Lund.

Its been a busy year, said Woodfin.

Well definitely be

playing the single plus some other material, he added, referring to his two Ponoka Stampede performances.

He recently got back in the studio and plans

to release a follow up single later this sum-mer.

Having grown up in Ponoka, Woodfin says he loves coming back and getting to play for so

many familiar faces. Its always good to perform in front of a hometown crowd.

I like to support the community as much as I can, he added.

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The chuckwagon races are a staple of any rodeo and at the Ponoka Stampede they run Friday, June

26 until the highly anticipated $50,000 Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash on Wednesday, July 1.

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One of the exciting events at the Ponoka Stampede week is the thundering of horses racing in the World Pro-fessional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) com-petition.

They dont call it the Half Mile of Hell for noth-ing as rodeo fans can be heard stamping their feet in the grandstands when the wagons come rolling to the finish line.

This years tarp auc-tion Friday, May 1 at the Stagecoach Saloon brought record sales, of $519,000, despite tough

economic times, up $11,000 from last year.

Roger Moore took the high bid of $50,000 he brought in $51,000 last year from Pidherneys with the next highest bid at $25,000 for Kurt Bens-miller from the Tsuu Tina Nation. Stampede vice-president and organizer of the auction, Blair Vold says six nights of chuck-wagon races is a good op-portunity for corporate sponsors to be promoted.

This brings more of the bigger sponsors here . . . its just a big show and lots more prize money up, said Vold.

He added the chuck-

wagon races will be broadcast live via pay-per-view during the Stampede. If you cant make it to the rodeo you can watch it live,

WPCA president speaks on new endeav-ours

The WPCA is actively looking at ways of im-proving its audience base, says president Ed Wittchen. Tools such as social media are em-braced and drivers and outriders are encouraged to take to sites such as Twitter and Facebook. All thats designed to attract a wider audience, retain a wider audience.

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You know, build our brand, he explained.

With the other tarp auction sales down from recent years, Wittchen says he has been re-minding drivers about the importance of get-ting to know their spon-sors. In Ponokas case, that seems to have worked.

Speaking about some drivers, Wittchen says they and their sponsors have become personal friends. Indeed, Moore works for Piderneys and has for many years. When times got tough they didnt walk away, he said.

Pilot program to track horses

The WPCA has been quite vocal about its code of care that ensures proper treatment of racehorses. Continuing on with that plan, the as-sociation is working on a two-year pilot program to use electronic chips in the thoroughbred WPCA

horses. Wittchen says the

new program, dubbed the Traceability Project, will give the association first-hand knowledge of where every horse is and which horses are racing. Officials can then waive a detection device over a horse before a race to ensure what riders say is accurate.

We do random drug tests and on the drivers every show, explained Wittchen.

Vice-president John Lee has been work-ing on this project for some time and he says the WPCA is working closely with provincial and federal planners.

Really were the only equine organization that really has stepped for-ward now, said Lee.

By using electronic chips there is also a means of tracking the horses if they are stolen, he added.

To do this, the WPCA is developing new soft-ware and Lee says driv-

ers are embracing the initiative.

Most of the stuff that is in there theyve been

doing anyway, added Lee.

He feels following a specific code of care is

becoming a vital part of animal and equine groups and he expects many associations will

need to adopt something similar in the near future.

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be sold during the sale.Image courtesy of the Ponoka Stampede Association


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Bradley Abel Red Deer based singer/songwriter, Bradley Abel is back from his cross Canada tour promoting his debut EP, Trouble. Bradley is known for playing his mix of covers and original songs everywhere there is music. Hes played Irish pubs, country taverns, cruise ships or anywhere that has a stage. Playing a range of covers from City and Colour to Bob Marley to classics like Neil Young, The Band, Tom Petty and everything in between. This spring he recorded his first full length album under the name One Day in May. www.bradleyabel.com

Preston AireyBorn in Red Deer and raised on a small farm west of Eckville; Preston was around 10 years old when he got his first acoustic guitar that he still cherishes to this day. Preston works in the oilfield industry to support his wife and two year old daughter. He enjoys playing at jams and for family and friends in his spare time. Throughout the years, friends and family have always encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Preston enjoys being outside camping, quading, playing songs around a camp fire as well as listening to all types of country music.

Brookelyn AndersonHi, Im Brookelyn Anderson, age 17 and in Grade 11. I recently moved from Winnipeg to Red Deer. My audition was the first time to sing in front of an audience but Ive been singing my whole life. I sing everywhere - whether in a store, the car or around the house. When Im feeling down I always sing and all of my worries go away. I guess you could say music and I have gotten along pretty well over the past years. This has already been a great experience and I hope to see you all in Ponoka.

Jennie HawrylukThough only 12 years old, Jennie Hawryluk has an incredible love of country music. She is currently in grade 7 at Springbank Middle School. Jennie is in Gr. 3 RCM piano as well as Gr. 3 RCM Voice. In 2014, Jennie was a Young Canadian in the Calgary Stampede, chosen as a junior performer for the Calgary Stampede Talent Search, won the Strathmore Stampede Talent contest and played a lead role in her schools musical production. Jennie has had over 5 years of performance experience in both piano and voice recitals but always looks forward to her next singing opportunity.

Jordan HillareguyMy name is Jordan Hillareguy. I love music and have for my whole life. Its been with me through some hard times. Its my dream to play on stage and share my words with the world. I love music, and I love this little town. I want to make Ponoka proud.

Sam LundellFormer Ponoka County resident, Sam Lundell, began his musical endeavors studying violin at age 5, later adding musical theatre, piano, dance, vocals and guitar. Sams performance passions have resulted in amazing opportunities, including opening for High Valley and playing with Grammy Award winning band Switchfoot, fronted by Sams musical idol, Jon Foreman. Sam is excited and feels privileged to be sharing the Ponoka Stampede Stage with 10 talented musicians on June 29th!! www.samlundell.com

Tanya NydokusTanya was born in St. Paul, AB and was adopted into a loving family at the age of two and a half years. Her family was musical and could see that she loved to sing at an early age. She entered many school music festivals, sung for many weddings/functions while growing up. Tanya has sung several years at the Ivan Daines Country Music Piknik in Innisfail and recently performed for a memorial service at the Ranchmans in Calgary. Tanya now resides in Ponoka and is currently employed at the Golden Leisure Lodge as a lodge attendant.

Jordyn PollardJordan is 13 years old from Lloyminster, Sask. She has been performing in front of audiences since she was 10, and has played in many local fairs and festivals. Jordyn has opened for singer/songwriter Amber Bauer, The Johner Boys and most recently Brett Kissel. She plays both the guitar and piano and began song writing a few years ago. Music has always been her passion, and she hopes to one day make it her career.

Ashley RiChardAshley is a 17 year old from Red Deer. This past year she played with the Red Deer Midget AAA Chiefs hockey team and successfully won silver at the National Esso Cup Championships. Ashley has also been learning to play guitar and ukulele. Music is both a passion for herself and her family. She plans to carry on the music legacy in her family and keep pursuing hockey in the near future.

Jeremy RushBorn and raised on a ranch in Pigeon Lake, Jeremy acquired a passion for music at a very young age. The 25 year old Alberta boy performed for youth across the country in the acapella group Hoja, was a soloist in musical ensemble Revv 52 for 4 years but finally found his niche in country music where he opened for Canadian artist George Canyon last August. Rush currently lives in Calgary, a tradesman by day and singer/songwriter by night.

Jessica St. DennisJessica is 22 years old, with a passion for music; she resides in Blackfalds Alberta with her family. She was inspired to sing by her late Grandmother Agnes, who found immense joy in listening to her sing songs around the house. Jessica was introduced to the concept of guitar accompaniment by her Aunt Josey McNeill, and has since been called a musical parrot, she hasnt looked back since. Through exposure to bluegrass and old country by her grandfather Mel, she has developed a deep rooted love of old classic country music. When she is not working or volunteering, you will find her enjoying one of her favourite pastimes reading. However, no matter where you see her, at work, or play, she will always have a song on her lips and love in her heart. Photo courtesy of One Bright day Photography by Jessica Szalos


Reflections

79TH PONOKA STAMPEDE 79TH PONOKA STAMPEDE HONOURS JANET VOLDHONOURS JANET VOLD

By Mike Rainone for the NewsFamilies and individuals from our

town and county as well as from all facets of the rodeo community in this area and throughout Alberta were saddened by the sudden passing of life-long Ponoka district resident Janet Vold on March 12, 2015 at the age of 64 years. In sincere tribute to a great lady who has passionately devoted many years of her active life to the promotion and mentorship of the thrilling sport of rodeo, the Ponoka Stampede Association has named the late Janet Vold as the Honorary President of our 79th Stampede from June 24 to July 1, 2015. This very special occasion of recognizing longstanding individuals and families for their dedication and contributions to rodeo and community has been a proud tradition of the Ponoka Stampede for many decades, but this year will be a fi rst, as three generations of the Vold family, including Janet, her father Clifford, and her grandfather Nansen have been chosen for this coveted honour.

Janet was respected greatly in the rodeo world with her larger than life love and knowledge of the sport, and at the celebration of her life at the 79th Ponoka Stampede, members of her family will be riding in the 3-mile long parade on Friday-June 26, then at the 6:30 p.m. evening performance they will gather in front of the main grand-stand, where the Stampede Association, extended rodeo family, friends, and fans will dedicate the fi rst pro-rodeo performance to her memory.

A lifetime devoted to helping others

Janet Lorraine Vold was the oldest daughter of Cliff and Marion Vold, and was born in Ponoka, Alberta on May 30, 1950 as a fourth generation member of one of our districts fi rst and very colorful pioneer families, which began when Andrew Vold settled here in 1896. She spent the fi rst year of her life just outside of the tiny village of Morningside until her parents moved east of Ponoka and settled in the Water Glen district. Her uncle, avid auctioneer and stock contractor Harry Vold, fondly recalls that as a little toddler Janet quickly became a real daddys girl right from the start, following him around every day, and falling in love with all the

horses and ponies on the family ranch.She always possessed a great

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