Dominique Borduas, 11, of Red Deer gives her miniature horse Delilah a taste of Freezie just before the start of the Bentley Town and Country Fair and Ag. Rodeo parade Thursday. More than 100 entries took part in the 49th annual event saluting the Elks Ladies of the Royal Purple’s 50th anniversary held to kick off a weekend of activities that includes Friday and Saturday pancake breakfasts, horseshoe tournament and rodeo performances at 6 p.m. More information is available online at www.town.bentley.ab.ca.