In Pictures: Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C.
The Falkland Stampede, which started out as a picnic to mark the end of the Second World War, has grown into a three-day event and one of the oldest stampedes in the country. This past Victoria Day long weekend, the rodeo celebrated 95 years of competition with 100 riders – from as far away as Australia and as young as 13 – who competed for $50,000 in prize money.
Alexis Forseille, left, the Williams Lake Stampede Queen, shows off her belt and Terris Billyboy, right, the 2012 Williams Lake Stampede Princess, shows off her cowboy boots in this photographic triptych taken at the 95th Annual Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C., on May 18, 2013.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Bareback rider Cash Kerner from Osoyoos, B.C.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Kaila Mussell from Chilliwack, B.C., will be competing at the Falkland Stampede as the only professional female saddle bronc rider on the continent.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Gunnar Fuchs, 14, from Sangudo, Alta., will be competing in the boys steer riding competition.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Brad Rudolf from the Australian Gold Coast will be competing as a saddle bronc rider.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail