Hey everyone!
This week has been so exciting! We have been learning so much about the Calgary Stampede, the past present and the future. I have met so many interesting people that are so passionate about the Stampede and what it stands for. One of the many things they taught about is the youth programs, I didn’t realize that there were so many! I am learning just how diverse, yet unique and beneficial the Calgary Stampede really is to the community.
One of the highlights of the week was the “Giddy Up Gala”. The whole banquet theme was 50’s Hollywood Stars, so it was so fun to dress up and “walk the red carpet”! This function is an annual function held by the Queens Alumni to raise money for children with special needs. Gord Bramford had a special screening of his music video that was filmed with some of the children that were at the function whom I was privileged to meet. If I had to explain it in one word it would be heart-warming.
Our next trip might not be as warm, nor as glamorous, but it’ll be FUN!! We are heading to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton!! Ya-Hoo!
Hope to meet you there!
Happy Trails!
Kateri
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November 6th, 2008 at 9:11 am
I am a big fan of Heartland, the last episode I watched showed barrel racing. Were you the stunt double. How much riding do you do on that show?
Hi Barbara!
Thanks for writing! Heartland is a very fun show to watch, and even more fun to work on! I was in that episode, not as a barrel racer, but as a riding double for Lou during the “Rodeo Princess Competition”. This one was really fun to do because it was right before we started the Stampede Princess Competition, so I guess it was good luck! Princess Tara was also in that episode, and if you look close, you can see her giving up her crown! I mostly work as a wrangler on the show, so getting on camera is always a treat!
I hope that I can meet you at the 2009 Calgary Stampede! See you there!
Happy Trails,
Kateri