Update-05 Bull & Steer Riding School

On the last weekend in May, Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries once again hosted a Bull and Steer Riding School. Chute gates cracking, friendships being made and the delicious smell of home cooking wafting from the 'Dally Inn' were all part of the great time had by all.

Twenty-two students rolled in from across Western Canada and the USA. They came from as far west as Kelowna, BC, north to Meadow Lake, SK east to Steinbach, MB and south to our American neighbors in Montana.

Top L-R

Craig Hawkins, Kelowna, BC; Jeremey Verity, Moose Jaw, SK

Doug Bueckert, Austin, MB; Kyle Boyd, Warren, MB

Marty Cockrum, Meadow Lake, SK; Kurt McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB

Center L-R

Royce Perrin, Duck Lake, SK: Ryan Mihilewicz, Prince Albert, SK

Joshua Klarholm, Macoun, SK; Shelton Udal, Maple Creek, SK

Jordan Chmil, Bjorkdale, SK;

Reuben Geleynse, Winchester, ON (instructor)

Adam Birkenshaw, Rocanville, SK (Bull fighter)

Joshua Faris, Wilcox, SK; Justin Kerr, Balgonie, SK

Craig Stevens, Bengough, SK (Bull fighter)

Justin Cheshire, Newmarket, ON

Bottom L-R

Cory Greenhalgh, Kelowna, BC; Derek Tymofichuk, Kelowna, BC

Andrew Smith, Shawmut, MT; Austin Smith, Shawmut, MT

Randy Boyd, Warren, MB; Denton Krentz, Steirnbach, MB

Justin Tarry, Weldon, SK

Rueben helping Jordan Chmil on Mighty Broncy

Rueben teaching chute procedure.

Rueben Geleynse, of Winchester, Ontario returned for the third year in a row as the instructor of the school. Rueben, who is a PBR competitor, is a very caring person who takes time to instruct each person individually. His is very gifted in teaching which shows up in the quality of rides that the students make. We are very honored to have such a wonderful person, with great expertise in his field, be a part of the Twin Lakes Bull and Steer Riding School!

Reuben singing

Reuben teaching

Reuben teaching positioning on Mighty Broncy. Justin Kerr on the machine

Rueben giving out the awards

Thanks to Alice Wald for sponsoring the one-day ambulance service and Kelvan Clarke for donating his service as a paramedic

Thee bull fighters were Adam Birkenshaw from Rocanville, SK and Craig Stevens from Bengough, SK. They did an outstanding job saving the students throughout the entire school.

Bull Fighters: Craig Stevens, Bengough SK & Adam Birkenshaw, Rocanville, SK.

Royce Perrin Duck Lake, SK riding

Thanks to the great stock contractors who brought bulls, cows and steers! Kirby Mealing of Moose Jaw, SK, Neil Farris of Swift Current, SK, Raymond and Miranda Goodman of the Calgary Stampede Ranch at Hanna, AB, Odin and Boyd Jacobson of Lake Alma, SK and Andy Robertson of Carlyle, SK brought excellent stock to give some good opportunities for each of the students. They rode as many bulls and steers as they wanted.

The staff volunteered their time and energy to make this school the best yet. We also had several parents pitch in and help which made the school that much better!

The weather is always a factor when running a school in an outdoor arena. On Saturday morning, we had a little rain shower go through but were able to do some ground work and were not affected by the moisture. Twin Lakes is planning to build an indoor arena, in which we can run year-round activities including rodeo schools, when it relocates to appropriate land.

On the final day of the school, we have a two-head jackpot. The students made some thrilling rides much to entertainment of the spectators

Students receiving Buckles & Awards (names & sponsors below)

Bull Riding Champion Buckle was won with a tie between Doug Beuckert of Austin, MB. and Marty Cockrum of Meadow Lake, SK (they were both returning students from previous schools) David Beuckert Construction of Austin, MB and Wozzy's Consulting Ltd of Bjorkdale.,SK sponsored the buckles		L-R: Ken Wozniczka(Wozzy's Consulting Ltd), Doug Bueckert, Marty Cockrum, David Bueakert, Reuben Geleynse

Bull Riding Most Improved Buckle was won by Royce Perrin of Duck Lake, SK This buckle was sponsored by Luwana, Mikayla and Kolter Mealing of Moose Jaw, SK				L-R: Royce Perrin, Reuben Geleynse		Top to bottom: Kolter, Luwana and Mikayla Mealing

Steer Riding Champion Buckle was won by the school's only girl, Randi Boyd of Warren, MB (returning student) The buckle was sponsored by Cactus Spring Ranch (Kyle & Chrystal Schlamp) of Mossbank, SK					L-R: Randi Boyd, Reuben Geleynse (photo of Kyle & Chrystal Schlamp not available)
Steer Riding Most Improved Buckle was won by Joshua Klarholm of Macoun, SK (returning student) The buckle was sponsored by 'Basics of Your Day Store' (Howard & Heather Boyd) of Warren, MB					L-R: Howard Boyd, Joshua Klarholm, Reuben Geleynse

Reuben Geleynse donated a Stetson jacket to Kyle Boyd of Warren, MB The black bomber jacket donated by Stetson, was won by someone who showed a lot of heart.			L-R: Reuben Geleynse, Kyle Boyd

"Country Flair" (Marilyn Marcenko) of Assiniboia also gave a partial sponsorship to the beautiful buckles that were awarded to such deserving students.	MRCA Memberships Jordan Chmil of Bjorkdale, SK & Denton Krentz of Steinbach, MB		L -R: Jordan Chmil, Reuben Geleynse, Denton Krentz
Thanks to Reuben, bull fighters, the stock contractors, buckle sponsors, and many volunteers who helped in the kitchen	Also thanks to Alcie Wald for sponsoring the one-day ambulance service and Kelvan Clarke for donating his service as a paramedic.	*We look forward to another wonderful school* in 2006**	Most of all, we give all glory and honor to Jesus Christ who made this entire weekend a success. We praise God for the safety and the Holy Spirit's presence felt on this place.