In his short rodeo career so far, seven-year-old Quinton Mavor, of Drumheller, has made a name for himself.
At the age of three, Quinton began mutton bustin’ and last year he began riding mini bareback and mini bulls. His mom, Tara, tells The Mail that last year he won three buckles for first place.
“He won the leadership, points and all around buckles. He’s pretty happy, they are sterling silver and pretty cool buckles,” she said.
Tara explained that Quinton gets his love of rodeo from his family. She said her uncles were bronc and bull riders, and his dad was a bullfighter in rodeo.
“He’s always had a really big love for it. His favourite movie is Eight Seconds,” she said.
This year Quinton was invited to the Calgary Stampede to participate in a mutton bustin’ show, and although he thought he was a bit big to participate his mom still encouraged him to go.
“I said when the Calgary Stampede calls for you it doesn’t matter what it is, you just go,” she explained.
On November 14 Quinton will begin his second round of winter practices, but will be with a different association.
“He was in a different association last year. He won’t be riding with that association, he was scouted,” she said.
“He puts in his all. He is a tough kid. He just loves it. He puts his heart into everything he does and this is definitely something he loves,” she added.
When asked what the best part about rodeo is, Quinton said, “riding. It is exciting and winning makes me feel good.” He continued by saying his favourite part is mini bronc.
