I wasn’t quite sure exactly what to expect at the rodeo as I am not familiar with the individual events. I quickly became very interested in the strength of the riders and the animals. I also wasn’t aware while I was shooting of the animals expressions and musculature. The images were quite fun to process. Although most of the rides were extremely quick, a lot happened in those few seconds.

For instance:

The mutton busters. Adorable. Little kids (boys and girls) are put on the sheep and try to ride them.  The first little guy at least got out of the gate a few feet before the sheep went down.

This is a long post. Give it a few minutes to load so you won’t have to sit and wait. I’m showing a few sequences of the rides.

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This sweet girl was tough! She held on for dear life!

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But, went down a few seconds later. I bet her parents were cringing.

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This little guy was so bummed. But, tough.

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Watch this sequence, the expressions on the calf and the boy and how this one ends.

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I’m pretty sure this calf (cow?) is pretty happy with himself.

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This one was a struggle from the get-go.

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The audience was fun to watch. Lots of gasping, holding breath and praying. Why did I want to be there?

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This face is why! Adorable.

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Another attempt.

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These two were so strong! Fighters!

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I love this shot. He’s just fallen off and the horse framed him.

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This was a fight from the start. I’m amazed at how strong these horses are.

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This one was a nail-biter. I cropped this image to show the audience. I wonder what they were thinking.

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This is what the crew looked like before they opened the gate.

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This bull was enormous!

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As was this one and he really needed to get out of there once he went down.

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Last, this one was scary.

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Would I go again? Yes! for sure. And, if you want to come with me next time, let me know. It was a lot of fun.

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