‘It’s an electric crowd:’ Central Alberta riders succeed at Ponoka Stampede

The Bareback riding event had the crowd on it’s feet at times during the Ponoka Stampede on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Day three featured tough competition

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