pro rodeo

Thousands attended Langley’s first professional rodeo at Langley Riders Society’s rodeo ground last year. Some enjoyed from the stands while many cheered from the grass area surrounding the rodeo arena. Riders who topped the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s standings competed in the Valley West Stampede. It’s back this Labour Day weekend. (Langley Advance Times files)

Rodeo returns to Langley for Labour Day

Professional riders are once again competing in a 3-day event at the Langley Riders Society grounds

Thousands attended Langley’s first professional rodeo at Langley Riders Society’s rodeo ground last year. Some enjoyed from the stands while many cheered from the grass area surrounding the rodeo arena. Riders who topped the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s standings competed in the Valley West Stampede. It’s back this Labour Day weekend. (Langley Advance Times files)

Rodeo returns to Langley for Labour Day

Professional riders are once again competing in a 3-day event at the Langley Riders Society grounds

Animal rights activists protested Saturday outside the Valley West Stampede rodeo in Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: As Langley’s first professional rodeo gets underway, animal rights protesters demonstrate

Opponents say the event is ‘exploiting animals for entertainment,’ rodeo president disagrees

Mutton busters Frank Stowe (Langley Township), Campbell Nelson (Langley City) and Ford Stowe (Langley Township), get some tips on mutton busting from Valley West Stampede President, Sheila Hicks. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Top riders on the Canadian rodeo circuit to compete at Valley West Stampede

“Who to watch for” this long weekened in Langley

Mutton busters Frank Stowe (Langley Township), Campbell Nelson (Langley City) and Ford Stowe (Langley Township), get some tips on mutton busting from Valley West Stampede President, Sheila Hicks. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Sheila Hicks president with vice president John Scotton at the Langley Riders Society’s rodeo arena located at 4303 208 St, Langley Twp. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Langley prepares for its first-ever professional rodeo show

Ground gets “massive upgrades” – ready to fit 2,000 spectators a day

Sheila Hicks president with vice president John Scotton at the Langley Riders Society’s rodeo arena located at 4303 208 St, Langley Twp. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Valley West Stampede (including president Sheila Hicks - right) and Langley Riders Society held a press conference on Wednesday Aug. 3 to announce the first pro rodeo is coming to Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

New 3-day pro-rodeo ready to bust out of the gate in Langley

Dust off the cowboy boots in anticipation of stampede this Labour Day

Valley West Stampede (including president Sheila Hicks - right) and Langley Riders Society held a press conference on Wednesday Aug. 3 to announce the first pro rodeo is coming to Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)