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36th Canadian Finals Rodeo in the History books - Edmonton
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by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | November 15, 2009 at 05:22 pm
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Calgary holds the Calgary Stampede in the summer and now it was Edmonton's turn. Cowboys from all over the United States and Canada gathered at Rexall Place, the Home of the Edmonton Oilers, for the 36th Canadian Finals Rodeo.
120 world class athletes competed for a purse of $1.27 Million Dollars. Cowboys and Cowgirls (Barry would like some of them in their tight jeans and pretty hats) competed in Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Saddle bronc riding, Bull riding and Barrel Racing.
This years event had an audience of more than 83,000 people. Rodeo is Edmonton's largest tourist attraction in the fall.
All the week's results and payout purses are here.
36th Canadian finals rodeo rides off into the sunset
With six action packed performances over five days and bragging rights on the line, 120 of the world’s best rodeo athletes competed against world-class stock and the clock at Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) for a share of a record $1.27 million dollars.
Rodeo fans were treated to exciting white-knuckled action in the dirt as the west turned wild in Edmonton. From November 11-15, 83,904 fans kicked up their heels at the 36th CFR at Rexall Place.
CFR is considered the pinnacle of the rodeo season and is one of Alberta’s biggest tourism draws in the fall.
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at 17:34 on November 15th, 2009
I love the rodeo, albertacowpoke. Thanks for this -- ! $1.27 million dollars is quite the 'purse':)!
at 17:38 on November 15th, 2009
Yes the purse was quite high and is growing each year. Of course cowboys only get paid if they win. Being a rodeo cowboy is quite the lifestyle.
at 19:14 on November 15th, 2009
Do they have indoor fireworks?
at 19:26 on November 15th, 2009
There is a small array of fireworks as you would see in inside concerts or even hockey games. Obviously safety has to be a concern.
at 17:40 on November 15th, 2009
Isn't it though (quite the lifestyle)!
at 18:40 on November 15th, 2009
someday i d like to see the rodeo in edmonton or calgary...have been at small ones ...very exciting
at 18:53 on November 15th, 2009
Thank for commenting marianmo, someday you just might get there. After all you can see Edmonton from Mission lol.
at 19:36 on November 15th, 2009
lol ya think...all i see right now is rain lol
at 09:24 on November 16th, 2009
Hey, since you are referring to me my friend, you know I have been known to cut ,rope and ride in my younger days! I will provide a photo or two of me in my finest hour, Barry Artiste a cowboy? Will wonders ever cease?
at 09:40 on November 16th, 2009
Thanks for the pictures and your enlightenment Barry. I knew I would see you hang around were all the cute cowgirls are:).
at 07:04 on November 17th, 2009
Yep, ride em hard and put em away wet!