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Colby Gilbert and Hallie Anderson with their Mom, Andrea Udal holding Colby’s Rookie of the Year buckle and Hallie’s Year end buckle<\/p><\/div>\n

The Canadian Cowboys Association Finals were held in Regina, SK and hosted by the Canadian Western Agribition November 24-29, 2014.       Ladies Barrel Racing Finals Champion Colby Gilbert of Maple Creek, SK came into the finals with over $11,000 won and in 3rd place in the standings.  Because the finals champions are based only on points earned at the finals,  it’s anyone’s game once you’re qualified for the finals.
\nAfter tipping a barrel in the first round, Colby didn’t let that bobble knock the wind out of her sails.  She stayed on course and placed (or won) in every round following, to win the championship and be second in the average.   She finished the finals with $4375. more in her pocket to head back to Lethbridge where she is currently studying to be a Nurse.
\nIt was a family affair in Regina as Colby’s sister Hallie Anderson won the Junior Barrel Racing Finals Championship.   Hallie came into the finals as the year end champion and placed first or second in every round to win the average and championship.<\/p>\n

I caught up with Colby to answer some questions about what makes her and Shade the dynamic duo they are.
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– What is your horse’s registered and barn name?<\/p>\n

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Click to enlarge pedigree.<\/p><\/div>\n

ALG Major Flit Bar aka Shade<\/span><\/p>\n

-How long have you been running barrels on her?
\nI bought Shade as a 4 year old and took her to a couple futurities last year as a 5 year old. I then decided to take my CCA card out this year and see how she handled the rodeo atmosphere, she loved it and has matured so much throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

-What is the training background on this horse?
\nLisa Groves raised her and sold her to Kayla Kuntz as a 2 year old. Kayla started her and also started her on barrels prior to me buying her. She is very broke and easy to maneuver, Kayla did an amazing job with Shade!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo thanks to lewisimages. Check out Randy’s great photo’s at www.lewisimages.ca<\/p><\/div>\n

– How would you describe this horse’s running style?
\nShe has a different style then any other horse I have rode. She’s very straight and snappy on the backside. I’ve never had a horse turn so hard and leave a barrel as hard as Shade does!<\/span><\/p>\n

-What is it you like best about her?
\nI love Shade’s personality. Nothing bugs me more then a horse that isn’t motivated to do something. The minute I catch her she is ready to go and accomplish whatever you ask of her. She has so much grit and try that it’s unbelievable. Shade loves the rodeo atmosphere and I think the key to our success has been her first barrel, she nails it every time! She loves her job, which makes my job pretty easy! I just try to hold on and enjoy the ride.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Which run at the CCA Finals stands out as your favorite and why?
\nMy favourite run from CCA Finals was Thursday Night. I had knocked the first round and had a good solid run placing third the second round so I really had nothing to lose at that point. It was also special for me because my sister, Hallie also won the round that night!<\/span>
\nHere’s that run:
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