RODEO

"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle”

~Winston Churchill

This bronc came out of the chutes with something to prove, and this cowboy wasn't backing down. Bronc riders are a breed of their own.
An incredible capture of a bronc rider at the Mayerthorpe Rodeo.
A cowboy who didn't make his ride, stays down looking on at the bronc that got away, with disappointment on his face
This bronc rider had one heck of a ride on this wildly spirited bronc. While he didn't make 8 seconds, he gave it his all at Cranbrook Pro Rodeo.
Holding on and digging in for a heck of a ride as the horse crow hops at Cranbrook Pro Rodeo.
A young boy standing on the edge of the arena at Cranbrook Pro Rodeo, looking in with hesitation, as all of the children are running into the arena to participate in the shoe race on children's day.
After rounding the last barrel, this barrel racer kicks it into high gear to bring her trusted steed home.
The end of the evening finishes off with bull riding. This bull rider holds on as the bull elevates off all four feet, as the rest of the cowboys watch with admiration.
A cowgirl waiting for her start to breakaway roping.
Coming hot out of the gate at Cranbrook Pro Rodeo, this cowboy ropes the calf with ease and is getting ready to dismount and wrestle.
A moment being shared between a father and son during the Water Valley Rodeo.
Behind the scenes of the Mayerthorpe Rodeo, cowboys gear up and talk shit.
A rodeo isn't a rodeo without the pick-up men. A cool capture as this horse appears to be elevated, showing just how incredible pick-up men's skills are.
A bronc rider with a ritual of having a lit cigarette for his ride during the Water Valley Rodeo.
The cowboys and the rodeo clowns, friends in and out of the arena.
Tossed from his horse, this cowboy tosses dirt from his hands and looks on at the bronc ride away.
Incredible position captured as this bronc rider leans into the wild bronc ride he hopes to make.
Dennis the best rodeo clown showing his mad wheelie skills on a dirtbike through fire nevertheless.
A barrel racer coming down the alley, holding her horse back as it gets excited to fly out into the arena and round those barrels.
It was a rainy and muddy August, which made for some great rodeo photos. The splashes and slips from the barrel racers were next level.
Behind-the-scenes shot of a cowboy's boot as he looks on during the rodeo.
A young cowboy looks on at the Mayerthorpe Rodeo. Adding to the story of the rodeo is always the people spectating and cheering on their family/friends.
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After being tossed from his bronc, this cowboy holds his elbow in pain as he sadly sits in the deep mud.
Humanity of the moment during this gymkhana as Crystal hugs Miranda for having a good ride on her pony.
Not yet allowed in the arena, this young boy sat sadly outside on his own, comforting himself with an Oreo cookie.
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Cowboy portrait.
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Barrel racer rounding the second barrel with grit & determination on her face at Cranbrook Pro Rodeo.
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