The Strathmore Stampede got off to a warm and windy start Friday night.

High River's Jason Glass got off to to a great start placing 6th.  Other High Riveritte Jordie Fike tied for 17th while Mark Sutherland from Okotoks came in 10th while son, Dayton finished 26th.

The top four looks like this: John Walters turning in a time of 1:14.75 with Chad Harden, Logan Gorst and Evan Salmond rounding out the top 4.

Day 2 of the 4 day rodeo gets underway today.