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PHOTOS: Rodeo Challenge celebrates 20 years

The annual Stampede Rodeo Challenge was another success on June 29
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Superstar Rodeo Challenge participant Chase gives these two ladies, Miss Ponoka Stampede Naomi Akkermans and Miss Rodeo Canada Jaden Holle, some of his screen time during a pause in the action June 29. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Eddie Melville with the WPCA helps Kassie with some bronc riding during the Rodeo Challenge June 29 on the Ponoka Stampede infield. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Superstar Rodeo Challenge participant Chase gives these two ladies, Miss Ponoka Stampede Naomi Akkermans and Miss Rodeo Canada Jaden Holle, some of his screen time during a pause in the action June 29. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

WPCA driver Curtis Morin helps Rodeo Challenge participant Joy get some personal attention from this little pony. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Piper takes a turn around the barrels with some help from WPCA driver Layne MacGillivray in one of the Rodeo Challenge events June 29. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Maryn takes a shot at catching a calf during the Rodeo Challenge. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Emily feels what it is like to drive a chuckwagon at the Rodeo Challenge with some assistance from the WPCA driver Josh Hrynyk. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Look way, way up and you’ll see Caleb sitting atop this large bull, posing for a few photos at the Rodeo Challenge. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

By Jordie Dwyer

The annual Stampede Rodeo Challenge was another success on June 29

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WPCA driver Curtis Morin helps Rodeo Challenge participant Joy get some personal attention from this little pony. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
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Piper takes a turn around the barrels with some help from WPCA driver Layne MacGillivray in one of the Rodeo Challenge events June 29. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
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Maryn takes a shot at catching a calf during the Rodeo Challenge. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
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Emily feels what it is like to drive a chuckwagon at the Rodeo Challenge with some assistance from the WPCA driver Josh Hrynyk. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
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Look way, way up and you’ll see Caleb sitting atop this large bull, posing for a few photos at the Rodeo Challenge. Photo by Jordie Dwyer