Agribition 2024: Sole Sask. barrel race ready to represent province at Rodeo [Video]

Karli Cowie, 24, is a professional barrel racer from the small community of Mankota, Sask., and is the only competitor from the province who will compete this week at Agribition’s Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo.

“It’s pretty cool [to be the only one]. Agribition is always fun and I don’t get to go to many rodeos that are close to home so it’s nice to be a little closer,” Cowie shared.

When asked if she feels the pressure being the only competitor from Saskatchewan in her event, she laughed it off.

“Maybe a little bit,” she said with a smirk.

However, Cowie was quick to reminisce about what it means to her to be a part of this rodeo.

“I love the arena and the atmosphere. There used to be a high school rodeo here when I was younger. So it’s cool to now be in the Circuit Finals, kind of the bigger rodeo,” she shared.

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