Howdy All,
Grande Prairie Stompede 2017 is in the history books. When the dust settled, we were very happy how things turned out for “Team 23”. Making the final dash for cash was a surprise to us as we didn’t expect it. With having that speedy day money run the day before, it jumped us up into the top 4. We all did the happy dance. I always say, it’s great to make the final four and its a bonus to win the show.
We departed Grande Prairie late in the day due to truck repair issues with both the Peterbilt and the Frieghtliner. None the less, we made it home sometime after midnight.
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Being a Grandparent is the best
In just 2 short weeks, so much had taken place at the Ranch. Amy had gathered abandoned duck eggs, put them in an incubator to hatch. And they did, all 10 of them. They are pretty darn cute and they follow her and Coy everywhere. It’s pretty amazing as they only take 28 days from the egg being laid to hatching. It will be interesting to see if they come back year after year.
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Friends
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Nana and Ryker time
We were home only for a few short hours and it was time to hit the road again. The ponies all got a good run, stretch and green grass to nibble on before we left. Then it was time to say good-bye once more.
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A little bit of home
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Time for Rest
Race night #1 came quickly. The weather here today was probably close to 30 degrees. I was loving it. After Grande Prairie, all the drivers get reseated into new heats according to the world point standings. We ended up in the last heat here on night one in Saskatoon as we were 4th overall.

Ready Set………..
Our hook tonight was Nickle Left Lead, Speedy Right Lead, Jim Left Wheel and Law on the Right Wheel. Chance Flad held the leaders with Ed, and Casey Knight threw the stove with Stadium. When the horn blew the horses started so hard that the wagon lifted up off the ground. Around the barrels went, and the race was on. Rick drove three wide the whole way around and managed to take a 16/17 split time of 1:19.70 with Mike Vigen. We were very happy with how they ran.

On the Fly

Headed for Home
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A Happy Family
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Meet the Driver
Until Tomorrow
Sue, with Rick and Team 23

Sue
P.S. Be smart enough to hold on, and be brave enough to let go.
So exciting to hear all the news. Told my siblings about you racing in S’toon. Wished I could visit u at one of your stops. Be safe and great racing.
Dawnie
Hi Dawn
Good to hear from you. You never know, maybe our paths will meet sometime soon
Sue