Chinook Team Penning will start off its season with the Cam Clark Ford & Trailers co-sanctioned event at the Olds Cow Palace, February 25-26, 2012. In past years, well over 300 teams from CTPA and CATPA have vied for prize money and great awards, such as this year’s Irvine Tack gift certificates, presented to the hi-point teams.

The CTPA season will continue March 3, with the first of three shows produced by the Okotoks Ag Society, at its facility. Details of all upcoming events can be found at www.chinookpenning.com.

Thompson Training Centre’s annual Christmas/New Year’s penning was held on December 30. The Top 10 teams went home with some prize money and the following lucky riders also received buckles and prizes:

•  1st Place Team: Ken Crawford, Ev Prestie, Darryl Bruce, silver buckles sponsored by Olson Silver, RONA Black Diamond and OK Tire & Auto Service, Black Diamond.
•  Hi-Point Cowgirl and Cowboy: Johanne Duquet and Darryl Bruce, Olson silver watches sponsored by Crop Production Services.
•  Fast Times 1st and 2nd go: Michelle McLaren, Chris Thompson, Wendy Campbell, $50 gift certificates from The Mill Store; Johanne Duquet, Kim Campbell, Jackie Miller, $50 gift certificates for Thompson Training Centre.