The BC Rodeo Association (BCRA) wrapped up its 2011 rodeo season ending with its Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet in October at the Quesnel Seniors Center in Quesnel.
The banquet and silent auction was a tremendous success, organizers said, thanks to all the volunteers and silent auction contributors.
The Harry Setah Mountain Race Series Awards were also presented at the BCRA awards banquet once again for the 2011 season.
These prestigious awards were given out to the top racers from a series of mountain races that were held at the Williams Lake Stampede, the Nemiah Valley Rodeo and the Redstone Rodeo.
The top overall racer was Darren Setah, who was awarded a trophy saddle for his hard work.
The 2011 season leaders were awarded trophy saddles, also, for their hard work and miles that they put on to support all the BCRA rodeos.
Finals champions were awarded gold and silver trophy buckles made by Troy Fischer Silverworks, who also makes the buckles for the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
Horse of the Year winners received embroidered horse blankets for their trusty steeds.
The Chilcotin Tour Series Winners were awarded several awards with each one being different in each category.
The BCRA added congratulations are in order to all the 2011 champions.
The following are the winners in each of the respective categories awarded at the BCRA AGM and Awards Banquet:
2011 BCRA Season Leader Champions
Bareback: Cash Kerner, Pritchard
Tie-Down Roping: Virgil Poffenroth, Riske Creek
Saddle Bronc: Garrett Madley, Alexis Creek
Steer Wrestling: Wade McNolty, 150 Mile House
Breakaway Roping: Charlie Soffel, Vanderhoof
Ladies Barrel Racing: Kirsten Gjerde, Prince George
Team Roping Header: Tim Terepocki, Princeton
Team Roping Heeler: Chad Braaten, 150 Mile House
Bull Riding: Evan Fuller, Riske Creek
Junior Steer Riding: KC Spiers, Vanderhoof
Junior Barrel Racing: Lane Wills, Quesnel
Junior Breakaway Roping: Chad Braaten, 150 Mile House
Pee Wee Barrel Racing: Kyla Kelly, Vanderhoof
2011 BCRA Finals Champions
Bareback: Cash Kerner, Pritchard
Saddle Bronc: Garrett Madley, Alexis Creek
Bull Riding: Ryan Jasper, Riske Creek
Tie Down Roping: Virgil Poffenroth, Riske Creek
Steer Wrestling: Ty Mason, Kamloops
Breakaway Roping: Charlie Soffel, Vanderhoof
Ladies Barrel Racing: Sarah Gerard, Savona
Team Roping: Header: Ryan MacNaughton, Quesnel
Heeler: Ty Lytton, 108 Mile Ranch
Junior Barrel Racing: Tosha Seitz, Savona
Junior Steer Riding: KC Spiers, Vanderhoof
Junior Breakaway Roping: Chad Braaten, 150 Mile House
Pee Wee Barrel Racing: Elly Farmer, Savona
All Around Winners and Rookie Winners
All Around Cowboy: Steve Hohman, Quesnel
All Around Cowgirl: Allison Everett, 150 Mile House
All Around Junior: KC Spiers, Vanderhoof
2011 BCRA Rookie of the Year: Brady Fuller, Williams Lake
2011 Rookie Roughstock Rider: Ryland Derose, Kamloops
Chilcotin Series Tour Champions
Bareback: Christoph Muigg, Hazelton
Saddle Bronc: Garrett Madley, Alexis Creek
Bull Riding: Brady Fuller, Williams Lake
Tie-Down Roping : Brad Thomas, Williams Lake
Steer Wrestling: Cash Isnardy, Cache Creek
Breakaway Roping: Alyson Shuck, Tatla Lake
Ladies Barrel Racing: Rayell Bremner, Williams Lake
Team Roping Header: Cody Braaten, 150 Mile House
Team Roping Heeler: Chad Braaten, 150 Mile House
No. 8 Team Roping Header: Bud Lawlor, Quesnel
No. 8 Team Roping Heeler: Clint Cripps, Prince George
Ladies Goat Tying: Norma Macdonald, Williams Lake
Junior Steer Riding: KC Spiers, Vanderhoof
Junior Barrel Racing: Rachelle Hancock, Quesnel
Junior Goat Tying: Jaime Macdonald, Williams Lake
Pee Wee Barrel Racing: Sydney Schuk, Tatla Lake
Pee Wee Goat Tail Tying: Dyson Leneve, Quesnel
Horse of the Year Awards
Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year: “Fancy,” owned by Wade McNolty, 150 Mile House
Ladies Barrel Horse of the Year: “Jazz,” owned by Kirsten Gjerde, Prince George
Heading Horse of the Year: “Jack,” owned by Ryan MacNaughton, Quesnel
Heeling Horse of the Year: “Klinger,” owned by Mark Pozzobon, Savona
Tie Down Roping Horse of the Year: “Donk,” owned by Virgil Poffenroth, Riske Creek
Breakaway Roping Horse of the Year: “Chester,” owned by Allison Everett, 150 Mile House
Junior Barrel Horse of the Year: “Flick,” owned by Lane Wills, Quesnel
Junior Breakaway Horse of the Year: “Squirt,” owned by Chad Braaten, 150 Mile House
Pee Wee Barrel Horse of the Year: “Wrangler,” owned by Kyla Kelly, Vanderhoof
Bull of the Year: “530 Nic Nac,” owned by C+ Rodeos
Bareback Horse of the Year: “W06 Billy,” owned by C+ Rodeos
Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year: “B36 Medievil Kneivil,” owned by C+ Rodeos
BCRA Prestigious Awards (voted on by BCTA members)
2011 BCRA Lifetime Achievement Award: Patti Gerhardi, Hixon
2011 BCRA Rodeo Person of the Year: Gene Allen, Kispiox
2011 BCRA Most Sportsmanlike: Charlie Soffel, Vanderhoof