New show…
September and into October the Nicola Valley Community Arts council’s Art Center is putting on a western cowboy type theme in the show that this open now.
Tag Archive: Horses
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo September Third and Forth 2022, Merritt BC
Long and Strong bring muscle to bear.
One purpose to rate, make no mistake
Win or lose; makes no prose.
But stick it out and champion lore to adore!
Be your best with no pest, that’s the test.
Until your place invites your pose.
Then respect and value will impose, life grand.
And you live forever in the minds of many.
Who knew the game and played beyond penny!
KDG
Remembering the Western heritage of Merritt British Columbia
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Happy Labour Day
Where would ranch’s be without horses
File photo KDG
Corn grown in the Nicola Valley Photo KDG
A little home on the range went to feedlots….
The Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo, the other rodeo is being advertised for the 27th of August at the Rodeo grounds south of Merritt. Merritt has had a labour day weekend rodeo for 58 years including the one coming up on the 3rd and 4th of September.
Merritt area has had many small rodeos at ranch’s and reserves over time. there was once a suicide run on a very step hill at the Upper Nicola Bands Douglas Lake reserve. It was discontinued because of injury and the possibility of cruelty to horses.
The rodeo bunch are civilized here now however an event can still become tragic if not properly managed. Merritt has produced clowns to manage bulls in riding events.
People like Bob Barker from the price is right have been instrumental in making change to attitudes that may effect stock and the way people perceive responsibility to them. Hollywood has also softened toward the use of livestock in movies. We invite the public to take an interest in the Nicola Valleys animals husbandry and attitudes that actions generate.
Local horses up for weather
File Photo KDG
The ranch rodeo is advertised as free admission and an 8:30 AM start on the 27th. The pro rodeo on the long weekend is a prize granting event; info is available at: http://nicolavalleyprorodeo.com/
On this Day: August 11th 1968
The final steam powered train operates on British rail.
This picture is purported as the original Coldwater Hotel in Merritt. Burned down in 1907. Built by Wilber McIntyre, replaced two years later.
Today in History, June 29, 2002
Koreans clash, 6 dead , north”s ship sunk.
Kevin Griffiths
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