A bull rider has died after suffering what appeared to be a head injury at the Chinki Rodeo Grounds on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. .CTV News Calgary reported Monday the bull rider was Maskwacis, AB, resident Seth Saulteaux, 19. .Saulteaux’s friend Tryon Simon said they started their relationship when they met at their local hockey rink 16 years ago. Simon said the pair bonded right away and were friends ever since. .He said Saulteaux was set to celebrate his 20th birthday in September. He was shocked to learn about the death. ."It was just disbelief,” said Simon..“It was really hard to even manage to even keep my emotions in place.” .His friend went on to say it is “hard for me to even think that I won't be seeing my buddy Seth anymore.” He added Saulteaux had a passion for bull riding and enjoyed being part of the rodeo. .Every day his friend and him would talk, he would tell him about it being either ride or die on the bull and how he wanted to be the next great bull rider. .He described him as a person who lit up the room. .“He always made you smile,” he said. .Emergency Medical Services confirmed it was called to the grounds. .EMS said an injured man died when his condition declined. .This incident happened during Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) event the Mini Thni Qualifier Rodeo. .“The INFR would like it if you all could include in your prayers the family and friends of the young bull rider who was fatally injured at the Tour Rodeo in Canada today,” said the INFR. .INFR Commissioner Eugene Creighton followed up with more details. .“It was an unfortunate accident and nothing untoward happened that would've prevented it,” said Creighton..“The ambulance and medics were present and took immediate control of the situation, but unfortunately, the contestant succumbed to his injuries.”.Creighton said EMS “did everything possible to assist the injured contestant.” He acknowledged this was a traumatic experience for every one in attendance and those connected to Indian rodeo. .The exact details surrounding Saulteaux’s death have not been made public. .Former Alberta United Conservative Party MLA Leela Aheer (Chestermere-Strathmore) assisted in rescuing a bull runner who was caught under a bull at the Strathmore Stampede in 2022. .READ MORE: WATCH: Aheer helps save bull runner at Strathmore Stampede.“If you ever wonder what kind of leader @LeelaAheer would be,” said her former Alberta UCP leadership race campaign manager Sarah Biggs. .Aheer hopped over the fence, attempting to grab the bull by the horns. She backed away from him and pushed him off of the man.
A bull rider has died after suffering what appeared to be a head injury at the Chinki Rodeo Grounds on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. .CTV News Calgary reported Monday the bull rider was Maskwacis, AB, resident Seth Saulteaux, 19. .Saulteaux’s friend Tryon Simon said they started their relationship when they met at their local hockey rink 16 years ago. Simon said the pair bonded right away and were friends ever since. .He said Saulteaux was set to celebrate his 20th birthday in September. He was shocked to learn about the death. ."It was just disbelief,” said Simon..“It was really hard to even manage to even keep my emotions in place.” .His friend went on to say it is “hard for me to even think that I won't be seeing my buddy Seth anymore.” He added Saulteaux had a passion for bull riding and enjoyed being part of the rodeo. .Every day his friend and him would talk, he would tell him about it being either ride or die on the bull and how he wanted to be the next great bull rider. .He described him as a person who lit up the room. .“He always made you smile,” he said. .Emergency Medical Services confirmed it was called to the grounds. .EMS said an injured man died when his condition declined. .This incident happened during Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) event the Mini Thni Qualifier Rodeo. .“The INFR would like it if you all could include in your prayers the family and friends of the young bull rider who was fatally injured at the Tour Rodeo in Canada today,” said the INFR. .INFR Commissioner Eugene Creighton followed up with more details. .“It was an unfortunate accident and nothing untoward happened that would've prevented it,” said Creighton..“The ambulance and medics were present and took immediate control of the situation, but unfortunately, the contestant succumbed to his injuries.”.Creighton said EMS “did everything possible to assist the injured contestant.” He acknowledged this was a traumatic experience for every one in attendance and those connected to Indian rodeo. .The exact details surrounding Saulteaux’s death have not been made public. .Former Alberta United Conservative Party MLA Leela Aheer (Chestermere-Strathmore) assisted in rescuing a bull runner who was caught under a bull at the Strathmore Stampede in 2022. .READ MORE: WATCH: Aheer helps save bull runner at Strathmore Stampede.“If you ever wonder what kind of leader @LeelaAheer would be,” said her former Alberta UCP leadership race campaign manager Sarah Biggs. .Aheer hopped over the fence, attempting to grab the bull by the horns. She backed away from him and pushed him off of the man.
