Three cowboys win Pilot Butte rodeo events

Three cowboys win Pilot Butte rodeo events
Three Southwest cowboys topped their respective events at the Canadian Cowboy’s Association stop in Pilot Butte.

Swift Current’s Dusty Caragata was the top competitor in Steer Wrestling, needing just 4.6 seconds to earn $448, edging Qu’Appelle’s Wyatt Klovansky by .01 of a second.

Mankota’s April Williamson also placed first in Ladies Barrel Racing by .01 of a second. Williamson covered the course in 18.66 seconds to take home $672. Stewart Valley’s Janet Lynn Moen was fourth in 19.10 seconds for $324, followed by Kyle’s Kathy Strandquist in 19.22 seconds for $115.

Kyle’s Cody Lewis was the top Novice Saddle Bronc rider with a score of 62 for $138, edging Regina’s John Turvey by one point for top spot.

Maple Creek’s Colby Gilbert was second in Junior Girls Barrel Racing in 18.97 seconds for $179, followed by fellow Maple Creek rider Mardi Yarshenko in 19.33 seconds for $119.

Mankota’s Shawn Williamson finished fourth in Tie Down Roping in 10.8 seconds for $282. Stewart Valley’s Aaron Moen tied for sixth place in 12.1 seconds for $46.

The CCA will have stops in Moose Jaw and Humboldt this weekend before returning to the Southwest for the Frontier Days Rodeo in Swift Current from June 30 until July 2.