ABRA Finals has huge payouts, saddles, buckles and more
After an exciting week of barrel racing Aug. 21 to 25 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, the Alberta Barrel Racing Association (ABRA) Finals have concluded, with winners named and buckles, saddles and prizes handed out.
Carolynn Knapp, Open Short Go, first place 1D. Photo by Emily Jaycox
After an exciting week of barrel racing Aug. 21 to 25 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, the Alberta Barrel Racing Association (ABRA) Finals have concluded, with winners named and buckles, saddles and prizes handed out.
The Open High Point winner was Melissa Thiessen with 95 total points.
In the Open Short Go, Carolynn Knapp - first in 1D, Carmen Hopper - first in 2D, Frankie Harrell - first in 3D, Alex Koenig - first in 4D, and Cathy Holmes - first in 5D.
In Pee Wee, Grace Havens - first in 1D, Bryne Engen - first in 2D and Raya MacDonald - first in 3D.
In the Youth, High Point winner was Alyssa McLaughlin with 97 points.
For full results see albertabarrelracing.ca/2019-abra-finals.
Carmen Hopper, Open Short Go, first place 2D. Photo by Emily JaycoxFrankie Harrell, Open Short Go, first place 3D. Photo by Emily JaycoxAlex Koenig, Open Short Go, first place 4D. Photo by Emily JaycoxCathy Holmes, Open Short Go, first place 5D. Photo by Emily JaycoxOpen High Point winner was Melissa Thiessen. Photo by Emily JaycoxSean Mascaluk/Pro Sports PhotographySean Mascaluk/Pro Sports PhotographySean Mascaluk/Pro Sports PhotographySean Mascaluk/Pro Sports PhotographySean Mascaluk/Pro Sports PhotographySean Mascaluk/Pro Sports PhotographyPhoto by Emily JaycoxThe saddles presented to the first place winners in each division of the Open Short Go. Photo by Emily Jaycox
I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities.
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