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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Bronc rider shows good form.

Calf roper with pigging string gets ready to ride.

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  1. LowellApril 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    My goodness, I missed a few days here. Terrific rodeo photos. We lived in Mesquite, Texas for about four years and Mesquite has a famous rodeo which we would attend occasionally. I knew a couple of people who were involved. It was always a great show, except when the Baptist preacher began singing "I come to the garden alone." Yikes!

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    1. Taken For GrantedApril 25, 2012 at 8:31 AM

      Hi Lowell. The rodeo is a collegiate sport here, and many of the contestants go on to PRCA professional rodeo where they can make excellent money as long as they are healthy. The rodeo stock is provided by the Sutton Ranch who provides stock for the PRCA finals in Las Vegas, so it is first rate. Tried to photograph some of the action.

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  2. Regina KApril 24, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    You've captured these action shots quite well, not an easy task. I want to see barrel racers: )

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    1. Taken For GrantedApril 25, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thank you Regina, stay tuned as I believe I do have a couple of barrel racing shots.

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  3. Lucy Corrander : PhotosApril 27, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    This is a world of which I have no experience whatsoever. I don't even know it it's a violent sport (like bull fighting) or for display only.

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    1. Taken For GrantedApril 27, 2012 at 8:28 AM

      Hi Lucy. Rodeo grew out of skills needed on cattle ranches. A cowboy's boast is that they can ride anything, and bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding grew from that boast. Steer wrestling and calf roping are two other cattle skills. This sport is mostly violent on the cowboys themselves. Few animals are injured, so no, it isn't like bull fighting.

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