In Pictures: The Falkland Stampede
The 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.
Stephen Turner of Cochrane, Alta., rides a bull during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A homemade sign advertises buttons for sale during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Brothers Clayton, 9, and Travis Hurren, 7, practice their lasso techniques with a plastic bull during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Ted Stovin is silhouetted as he writes down the day's results during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A lasso is placed on a post during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A bull rider gets his grip ready for his event during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A rodeo clown runs to the aide of a cowboy who is being bucked off a bull during the bull riding event at the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Belt buckles are pictured during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Barebacker Denny Phipps of Cochrane, Alta., kisses his five-month-old son Ryder following his event during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A pair of cowboy boots are pictured during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A young cowboy prepares for his event in the staging area during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Cowboys watch the chuck wagon event during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Horses are tied to the fence outside the stampede ground during the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, BC. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
A cowboy makes his way home following the first day of the 96th Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C. The Falkland Stampede started in 1919, just after the war, as a picnic which has grown over the years to a three day rodeo.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press