The Rapid Standard
BARREL RACE
At RAPID Refrigeration and Electrical Services, we believe that excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional performance is what sets us apart, and it’s why we are proud to be a lead sponsor of The RAPID Standard Barrel Race. Just as elite barrel racers push for precision, speed, and consistency, we hold ourselves to the highest expectations in everything we do. When you raise your standards, you raise your results. That’s the RAPID way. This event is made possible by joining in partnerships with other sponsors; or COMMUNITY CREATORS and a dedicated group of volunteers.
Sept 13, 2025
We ran 150 competitors from all over Saskatchewan and Alberta near the Resort Village of Cochin in the Hamlet of Pelican Point, SK at Lakeside Acres.
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We created community with participating sponsors
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Promoted the Western Way of Life
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Offered a transparent model with great ground, independently produced
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WPRA Standard Pattern
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Produced by Mitch and Jessie McEachern, Cindy Mann, Sharmon Martin
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Special thanks to Preston and Kristen L'Hoir with Ashley Roy
THE COMMUNITY CREATORS
Hosting this annual event alongside other passionate community creators was an incredible honor for us at Lakeside Acres. Partnerships like these go beyond the arena— they strengthen connections, create opportunities, and bring shared goals to life. When like-minded organizations come together, we elevate the experience for everyone, inspiring growth, excellence, and a deeper sense of community. This was more than an event—it’s a celebration of hard work, dedication, and the endless possibilities that come from working together.
THANK YOU
MAJOR 2025 SPONSORS
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Special thanks to the people behind our MAJOR SPONSORS.
These are the COMMUNITY CREATORS:
Sharmon Martin & The Martin's (Fountain Tire NB)
Leon Lozowchuk (Redhead Equipment)
Elnette Cilliers (Discovery Co-op)
Majken Cooke and Luke Unger (Zak's Building Group)
Michelle Sayers (Beauty from Bees)
Corey and Jodi Chmelnyk (Meridian Concrete and Corey Chmelnyk Bucking Bulls)
Kelly Atcheynum (Gold Eagle Casino)
& Rob and Tyler Cockburn (Cockburn Construction)
The Creative Team
Narra Studios
Roaming Vaquera Photography
Videre Images
KoLab Print Co
Just Enjoy Photography
& Wick Photography
THE HARDWARE
While we paid out over $45,000 in cash and prizes to 8th in each D it was these Custom Sheridan Buckles that will certainly showcase the champions for years to come. These are 4"x 5" are truly special. *Winners also received a large cheque marked with sponsor information that is theirs to display in their barn or trailer.
THANK YOU
2025 SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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Rosewood Ranch and Garden (Lorne Rose)
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Allen Quarter Horses (Rhonda Allen)
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Clo's General Leather Co. (Kyle and Dayna Closen)
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Westridge GMC (Braydon Denham)
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Resort Village of Cochin (Thanks to, Mark Pattinson, Ken Hartman and Council)
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Austin's Saddlery (Jenn Mawson and the entire 'Austin's' team)
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Narra Studios and KoLab Print Co. (Kim Capiral)
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Cowgirl Albert Beaded Tack (Juleen Albert)
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Ranchcraft (Blair Hampson)
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Rafter AJ Therapeutics (Ashley Wood)
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Unique Solutions (Janet Patriquin)
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Listowel Trophies (Saskatoon) Glen and Debb Wyatt
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T-T Custom Saddlery (Terry Chmelnyk)
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Reid & Wright Advertising (Reid Keebaugh and Crystal Flath)
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Refrigerative Supply (Dallas Townsend)
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Winyan Healing Energy (Jenn Sanderson)
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MLS Equine Therapy and The Sparrow Barn (Meg Sparrow)
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4KS Feed and Supply (Kowerchuk Family)
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Woodland Posy (Becky Kubbernus)
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Legacy Equine Acres (Tiffany Brown)
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Fetch Farm (Christy and Elise Simard)
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JWT Hats (Jace Thorsteinson)
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Lee Hall (Achieve Physiotherapy)
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Special thanks: Dallas Wright Koopman and Krystyn Schwebius & Jep L'Heureux
What a list right? If you aren't on this list and we have connected. Let me know!
If you are interested in volunteering at The RAPID Standard Barrel Race or joining the list of COMMUNITY CREATORS as a sponsor;
Contact eventsbylakeside@gmail.com
THE DETAILS
Our expectations are shared HERE and on the Lakeside Acres Facebook page. Projected payouts, sponsorshout outs, and MORE on the Facebook page.
PRIZES
Last updated Sept 6, 2025.
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150 - $15 Gift Cards (Discovery Co-op)
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4 - $500 Bonus Cheques for the Winners in each D (Redhead Equipment and Kioti)
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200 Customized Swag Bags for Competitors and Sponsors (Fountain Tire North Battleford)
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150+ Sunglasses (Zak's Building Group)
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1 - 100g Turnout (Horseware Ireland/Rhonda Allen) FUTURITY Champion
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1 - 100g Turnout (Horseware Ireland/Rhonda Allen) DERBY Champion
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2 gift cards for arena rentals from the Sparrow Barn (Meg Sparrow)
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2 chiropractic treatments from MLS Equine Therapy (Meg Sparrow)
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150+ items from Clo's General Leather Co. (Kyle and Dayna Closen)
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Podium COOL ENERGY (Pensons/Masterfeeds now 4KS Feed & Supply)
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4 pails of a NEW mineral product (Pensons/Masterfeeds now 4KS Feed & Supply)
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4 - $50 gift cards from (4KS Feed & Supply/Kowerchuk's)
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5 - $100 gift cards from JWT Hats for a Custom Creation
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3 Custom Hoodies from Achieve Physiotherapy (Lee Hall) *hard luck in the D's
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Gift Packages from Lake Life Caesar Co.
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1 T-T Custom Saddlery Headstall/Tie Down Sets (Terry Chmelnyk)
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1 Yeti Cooler (Meridian Concrete and Corey Chmelnyk Bucking Bulls)
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50 Custom Leather Drink Holders (Gordo's Mobile Wash and T-T Custom Saddlery)
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4 Heated Kuma plaid chairs (Zak's Building Group)
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8 Unique Solutions 16 oz bottles (Janet Patriquin) (Prizes in the D)
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1 Unique Solution to PeeWee Champion (Janet Patriquin)
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1 Unique Solution to Junior Champion (Janet Patriquin)
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4 Bottles of Lactigo (100ml per bottle) $80 retail per bottle (Ashley Wood)
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4 Wood Benches from Rosewood Ranch & Garden (Lorne Rose)
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1 Custom Buckle Holder (Lorne Rose with Rosewood Ranch and Garden)
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4 Custom Sheridan Buckles for all D's (RAPID Refrigeration)
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4 Horseware Amigo Sheets (RAPID: Mitch and Jessie McEachern)
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4 Custom Designs by Woodland Posy (Becky Kubbernus)
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4 Custom Packages from Fetch Farm (Christy and Elise)
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4 Custom Wood/Leather Fly Swatters (Dallas Koopman-Wright)
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1 Custom Over and Under from Cowgirl Albert (Juleen Albert)
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3 Custom Over and Unders from Cowgirl Albert (Gold Eagle Casino/SIGA)
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Gift Packages from Omega Alpha Canada (Patti Hanco)
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4 Mini PEMF treatments by Legacy Equine Acres (Tiffany Brown)
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Sample Bottles of Omega Alpha Canada and Sample Respi-Air (Patti Hanco)
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4 Bottles of Ultra Shield GREEN (Mitch and Jessie McEachern)
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4 Fly Masks (Mitch and Jessie McEachern)
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4 Engraved Tumblers from Listowel Trophies (Glen and Debb Wyatt) *Pre RAPID Standard
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and so much more...
The 2025 vendors
Discovery Co-op and Co-op Agro (Elnette Cilliers and Agro Centre Managers)
Achieve Physiotherapy (Lee Hall)
Total Equine (Leon Lozowchuk & Elissa Parker)
Horseware Ireland/Seven Saddles (Rhonda Allen) with Unique Solutions
4KS Feed and Supply (Kowerchuk's)
Winyan Healing Energy - Horse Healing (Jenn Sanderson)
Wild Gypsy Designs (Jolene Veronelly)
Fetch Farm & Twisted Cowgirl (Christy and Elise)
Creations by Lana Wolhberg and Carly Bartko
*Meg Sparrow with MLS Equine Therapy is also available
Special thanks to the former... Pensons Feed & Pet Supply North Battleford (Kevin and Lianne Ryhorchuk)
Interested in being a vendor? Let us know! eventsbylakeside@gmail.com
Contact producer
Mitch and Jessie McEachern
The RAPID Standard Barrel Race is being hosted at Lakeside Acres at Pelican Point, Sask (near Cochin, Sask)
-North of The Battleford's
Google Maps link HERE.
