Thorhild Bullarama – A sold out show

By Brandie Majeau
The Thorhild Bullarama, a thrilling bull-riding event, was recently organized
successfully by the Thorhild & District Agricultural Society after a hiatus of 12 years. The
Thorhild Community Association had hosted this annual event in the past, but due to the
lack of volunteers, it had to be canceled. However, this time, the organizers enlisted the
help of other organizations to make the event a resounding success. The Thorhild Minor
Hockey hosted a delicious steak supper at the community hall before the event, while
the Radway Lion Club hosted the concession at the arena. The Thorhild Fun Hockey
was responsible for the clean-up on Sunday.
It was a sold-out show! To kick off the Bullarama, the Waste Management of
Canada Kid’s Meet & Greet event allowed twenty lucky kids to meet and greet the
bullfighters and riders and collect their autographs. As bull riding fans poured in, the
stands began to fill, and the crowd of spectators waited with high anticipation for the
excitement to begin.
The competition was nothing short of intense, with eighteen fearless riders
participating in the Bullarama. Cody Coverchuk, a name that will be remembered,
emerged as the ultimate champion with an impressive 83-point ride in the long-go and
another 83-point ride in the short-go, elevating him to the #2 spot in the season
standings with the Bull Riders of Canada. Four riders managed to qualify for re-rides in
the long-go, and a total of twenty-one bulls were taken on during the event, each ride a
testament to the riders’ courage and skill.
Thorhild Bullarama also feature a variety of fundraisers and the announcement
of the recent Splash & Crash fundraiser winner. The evening’s 50/50 winner, from
Athabasca, took home $1,680 which left the same amount going back to the
maintenance fund for the Agriplex building. A quad donated by Conlon Motorsports was
also raffled off and was won by local Megan Hay. 
The Splash & Crash fundraiser, part one, was a car parked on a dugout, and
people guessed what day & time it would fall through the ice. Kendra Toronchuk won
half the $8,310 pot for her winning guess of April 13 at 214pm. Part two, “Crash,” is now
underway, where raffle tickets are available to purchase for $10 for a chance to win the
car and drive it in the demo derby on July 1, or a $1,000 cash prize equivalent. 
With the enthusiastic participation of multiple organizations and volunteers, the
Thorhild Bullarama was a tremendous success. The event was an excellent opportunity
for the community to come together, enjoy thrilling bull-riding competitions, and show
their support for local organizations.