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Oct 25, 2012 Sports
As Rodeo time draws nearer the Rodeo Fever is beginning to catch on with preparatory works heightened for the annual grand one day rodeo organized by the Rodeo Committee of the Rising Sun Turf Club set for Arima Park West Coast Berbice on Sunday November 4 beginning at 11:00 hrs.
With the anticipated skills, thrills and spills expected to take centre stage once again, the Rodeo King competition is expected to hold its own, with interest already been shown for this event. The Brazilians will be looking to hold on to the reigns of the King competition with the likes of defending champion Maxcelso Farias, Beto Saraivo, Ranvendo Antonio and Odo Peters among others coming up against a bevy of cowboys from various parts of Guyana. According to coordinator Inshanally Habibulla more vaqueros have shown an interest in participating this year and the best will be selected to display their skill against the visitors.
Habibulla stated that he is pleased with the way things are going so far. He stated that so far about 12 events are listed for the day. Among them are steer roping, bare back bronco, male and female barrel race, wild cow milking, calf roping, wild bull riding, saddle bronco along with the Rodeo King and Queen Competition and the popular Tug o War events.
A number of other novelty events are also carded for the days programme included the Beer drinking competition, gyrating on Horses back etc.
The venue is getting a do over and already the arena has been ploughed and is being reset with regular wetting and rolling.
Apart from the Brazilians, Vaqueros (cow boys) are expected from Suriname and Venezuela to match skills with their Guyanese counterparts. According to the veteran Horseman and cattle owner a number of local riders have been visiting the Rising Sun arena to enhance their skills in preparation for the big day. Local vaqueros are expected from the Interior locations of Guyana including Lethem and the Rupununi Savannahs, West Coast Berbice, the Corentyne and Berbice River areas.
Prizes will include cash incentives and trophies for the outstanding performers. (Samuel Whyte)
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