Latest update April 12th, 2025 6:32 PM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Preparations heightens for Rising Sun Rodeo

Oct 19, 2013 Sports

As Rodeo time draws nearer the fever is beginning to catch on with preparatory works heightening for the annual grand one day event, organized by the Rodeo Committee of the Rising Sun Turf Club set for Sunday October 26th at the Arima Park West Coast Berbice, beginning at 11:00 hrs.
With the anticipated Skills, thrills and spills expected to take centre stage once again, the Rodeo Queen competition is back this year with a number of interest already been shown for this event with females from Brazil, Venezuela and the interior locations preparing to mount a display against their coastland counterparts.
According to coordinator Inshanally Habibulla more local vaqueros have shown an interest in participating this year and the best will be selected to display their skill against the visitors from Brazil, Venezuela, Surname and the various interior locations.
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, wine 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.
According to the veteran horseman and cattle owner, a number of local riders have begun to visit 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.
Local cattle rancher Fazal Habibulla is in charge of logistics. Over 1.5M in cash and other incentives including trophies, and other memorabilia will be presented to outstanding performers during the activity.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| April, 11th, 2025

 

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

FL Sport provides financial boost to Guyana U-15 quartet

FL Sport provides financial boost to Guyana U-15 quartet

Apr 12, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- In a significant show of support for the next generation of Guyanese cricketers, FL Sport has provided a timely financial contribution to four members of the national Under-15 squad...
Read More
Guyanese golfers Hussain, Arjune to attend 2025 T&T Invitational

Guyanese golfers Hussain, Arjune to attend 2025...

Apr 12, 2025

Quarterfinal showdowns set in Milo/Massy U18 Football C/ship…

Quarterfinal showdowns set in Milo/Massy U18...

Apr 12, 2025

Lusignan Golf Club: A Premier Destination for Corporate and Social Events

Lusignan Golf Club: A Premier Destination for...

Apr 12, 2025

Paul misses century as Red Force trail by 122 runs

Paul misses century as Red Force trail by 122

Apr 12, 2025

National 9-Ball Pool championship cues off today

National 9-Ball Pool championship cues off today

Apr 12, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • Mashing an ants’ nest

    Peeping Tom Kaieteur News-  The People’s Progressive Party Civic has always believed in its own myth. It has fashioned... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]