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16 stouflville suntribune saturday may 19 2007 art antiques in the park markham 12th annual premiere ei n e art s how sale best of cowboy world comes to town ilalnoihinl bflq saturday july 14 sunday july 15 1000am 500pm markham museum ove r 100 artists y t artisans ant1qjjje dealers vw tdllectors produced by fnnwkpair v tolkilfclon hidia cour v admission proceeds adults 500 seniors 300 tos kids under 12 free a rt7trh ortjc markham markham jvr fsrfarmtmg ant 1am 07osw ua1kwoj markham uwonviue for information eall joharine or steve at 9052942200 a few hundred cowboys from across north america will gather at the markham fair grounds this month rawhide rodeo company which is run ning the rodeo portion of the great markham stampede is putting on two shows from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 to 8 pm may 26 among the cowboys taking part is troy carnes a bullrider and native of blooming- burg ohio who is the 2006 international pro fessional rodeo association world champion it is great family entertainment you can watch the competition among cowboys when you come you will see how well cared for and athletic the animals are according to bj prince of the rawhide rodeo company the rodeo events include bull riding sad dle bronc riding bareback brbnc riding steer wrestling barrel racing tiedown roping jun ior barrel racing team roping junior bull rid ing and breakaway roping heres a breakdown of the events bareback riding the contestant holds on to the horse using only a customfitted handhold in a rawhide and leather rigging saddle bronc riding the cowboy rides a specially fitted regulation bronc saddle he holds on to the swells of his saddle with his thighs while lifting on a single rein with one hand to keep him down in the saddle steer wrestling the steer wrestler rides along the left side of a running steer and slides off his horse grabbing the steer by the horns after stopping or turning the steer the cow boy uses leverage strength and technique to wrejsde it to the ground team roping two cowboys work together to rope the horns and feet of a steer tiedown roping the rider must catch a speeding calf stop on a dime and rope the animal breakaway roping perfect coordination between roper and trained horse allows them to catch the calf and rope it bull riding a rider stays on by means of a flat braided rope with a loose hand hold using his grip and a little dry resin he keeps that rope tight around the girth of the bull just behind the front legs for more information about the rawhide rodeo company go to wwwrawhiderodeocom or e- mail inforawhiderodeocom for more general information on rodeos go to the international professional rodeo association at wwwiprarodeocom or wwwontariorodeocom for more on the great markham stampede go to wwwthemarkhamstam- pedecom providing insurance and financial services ken yee 90520 11812 you can trust a good neighbour helping neighbours for 85 years in north america we will be there for you state farm can be contacted 24 hours a day we will help you protect all that is near and dear we will help you recover from the unexpected you can count on us to help prepare for your future and realize your dreams we have kept the good neighbour promise one neighbour at a time drop in to your rieiibourly state farm office located 2687 biir oak aveisnt imtiw uiiit 1 v cell 4165601670 f on 905 2011812 rniail kenyeenj7bsthtefarniconi lie sure to ask for your state farni teddy friend gift natr kip fpllil mequafhyjeiveoery service 1 9054710822 dues -ob- i030am lo7oopm sal io30am a 600pm