Emily Beisel and Chongo threw down the second fastest time of the Ponoka Stampede to win the rodeo. With a 17.28-second run in the Showdown Round, Beisel added to her 2023 season.
“He’s amazing… I think he loves Canada just as much as I do. We’re so glad to be back up here. The last time we got to come to Ponoka was 2019, so thank you guys for having us,” Beisel said.
Beisel is now 2-for-2 in her career at the Ponoka Stampede as she also left the champion in 2019.
Beisel entered Ponoka sitting 15th in the WPRA World Standings and this win will move her off the bubble.