To our son-in-law Doug - Doug couldn’t be here tonight; the poor guy is braving 85 degree temperatures in Phoenix with his buddy Levi, for Levi’s stag - we do really miss you. Doug outrode for us the last 2 years of my career and done a great job. Doug went from being part of the Bremner Racing Team to part of the Bremner family. We couldn’t have asked for a better young man to look after our daughter, thanks for everything Doug. 

To my mom Shirley, mom you were there for my first race and my last, for that I feel so blessed. I know you had your hands full through the early years, but you always kept us on track, thanks for everything mom. 

To my brother Wayne, thank you for all those springs and summers breaking and training horses. They were some of the best times. We couldn’t have done it without you, thanks for everything. 

My older brother Carl would be here if he could, somehow I feel he is. What I would do to have one more race down the back road, not even sure who won the last one. Miss you bro. 

To my sister Debi, 1972-82 was a blur, but in a good way. Thank you for being there. 

My younger sister Chris couldn’t be here tonight but I want her to know we’re thinking of her. 

To Kerry the best barn boss ever, thanks for the 8 great summers, the horses were your babies. We had many late night runs, you didn’t do any driving but you were always there when we got home, well rested I might add. 

To Brian and Carolyn, the camp just wasn’t the same when you guys weren’t there; but you didn’t miss many. Thank you for all the hard work you guys put in, never asking for anything. Thanks Brian for having a cool one ready for me after each race. 

We had tremendous sponsorship support through all of our years; I am honored to have some of them here tonight. 

To the Graham’s, thank you Kim and Colleen, Keith and Laura and all the Trailblazer family for the 20 years of sponsorship and even more the friendship. Nobody knows more then you guys what it took to compete and without you we would have never made it this far. 

To Ken and Heather, and everyone at the Cancorp Group. The last dozen years with you guys supporting the team, as Ken would say, has been fabulous. Having all of you guys around our camp will always be cherished memories, so thank you. 

I would like to thank every other sponsor that supported the Bremner Racing Team, I will forever be grateful to each and every one of you. 

The list could go on and on, all the hired help, farriers, and equine massage therapists. A special thanks to Buck, and Gina for all the hours you spent making sure our horses had perfect feet. 

There is no possible way I could name everyone who played a roll in my career, but I have to recognize some guys that absolutely helped shape and mold me into who I am today. Some of these amazing men are gone but definitely not forgotten. As my bio stated my journey began in 1972 outriding for my dad Roy and ended in July 2015 at the Calgary Stampede. I didn’t know it then but my dad was quietly teaching us all the things we would need to compete. The hard work, horse care, dedication, and the determination. Thanks dad for giving me everything I would need to succeed. You were taken away before you had a chance to see us win our first World Title but I pray you had the best seat all the way through. 

Jim Shield came to our farm in the spring of 1984 and somehow we managed to stay alive through spring training and make it to my first WPCA event in Trochu, AB. I have no idea to this day why it happened but after winning day money the first day and Mother Nature raining us out the second day, I had just won my first show. I know I couldn’t have made it there without Jim. Thank you. Jim went on to become one of the best outriders this sport has ever seen, 5 world titles; an extraordinary accomplishment. 

I hit the road with very little but it wasn’t long till I realized I wasn’t alone. Joe King took me under his wing right after Trochu, and I spent the rest of the summer between races at his farm in Bassano. Joe taught me what a helping hand can do to get someone on their way. I can’t thank Joe, Judy, and their family enough for an awesome rookie summer. Special thanks to Reo for all the years of riding for us. 

I spent the summer of 1987 with George Normand.  George was a fantastic horseman and had a passion for the sport like no other. I made my first Calgary Stampede dash that year. It was George’s coaching and support that got me there. I can’t thank George, Joey and their family enough for that summer. 

Dallas Dorchester was there through it all; from the first day I arrived on the scene till the day he retired. His door was always open. Dallas taught me that making mistakes was not the end of the world. I can’t thank Dallas and Shirley and their family enough for giving me a home when I didn’t have one. I am so proud and honored to be placed on the same wall as Dallas Dorchester. Special thanks to Quinn for all the years of riding for us. 

I would like to thank all the outriders who rode somewhere in the neighborhood of 1500 races with me. Special thanks to Jim Shield and Chad Cosgrave for sticking it out with us whether it was first place or last. I would like to thank the WPCA, Calgary Stampede, and the CPCA without them there would be no career. 

These days what I miss the most is our amazing horses, the morning walks to the barn, watching them buck and play; loving life. Each and every one of them deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. I’m thankful we still have Smooch, Whisper, and Pino to remind us everyday what a unique and special sport we were able to be apart of for 43 years. 

Finally the most cherished memories I have are the countless laps around the track, the campfires with my family and friends, and the long midnight hauls reflecting on how that show just went and how to get ready for the next one. Tonight I have one more memory to add to the list. 

Thank you and I hope you all enjoy this evening!