Bar U Historical Ranch

Pin2ShareShareTweet2 SharesLocated just off of Highway 22 south of Longview, Alberta the Bar U Historical Ranch serves to display the history of ranches in the  Foot Hills of the Canadian Rockies. It is quite impossible to miss this towering cowboy on the corner where you turn west. My 2016 Alberta visit found me purchasing two books… Continue reading Bar U Historical Ranch

Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 2

Pin2ShareShareTweet2 SharesDuring the intermission I enjoyed the display of talent by local Canadian artists.  The air had a bit of a chill in it.  No sun to warm us with an overcast sky.  The distinct smell of horse and cow manure mixed with dirt floated on the breezes as the arena was worked for the next events. … Continue reading Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 2

Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 1

Pin1ShareShareTweet1 SharesBar U Historical Ranch, located near Longview, Alberta (Canada), put on an old time ranch rodeo August 20, 2017.  Ranch Rodeos differ from other rodeos as points are awarded to teams representing specific ranches instead of individuals.  While the events vary, the common thread provides representation of action that would take place on a working cattle ranch. When my sister explained… Continue reading Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 1