High school rodeo continues to be a big part of the lives of local riders, with at least one moving on with the sport this year.

Nine riders from the different communities in our area participated in the last season of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association, with most coming back this time around. The new season has recently kicked off for this year, with plenty of events coming.

Also, many young people have also participated in higher-level events, and had success when the gate was pulled.

From Boissevain School, there are sisters Abby and Riata Dalby and Lexi and Kaity Janssens, as well as Zoe Vorster and Reid Armstrong.

Kesley McGee has competed from Deloraine, Jett Lockie from Waskada and Grace Cole from Goodlands.