Sprint for the Finish
Cowgirl encourages her horse toward the finish line at the end of a barrel racing competition.
Barrel Racing
A cowgirl riding her horse around a barrel in a barrel racing competition. The horse is kicking up a lot of dirt.
Paired Roping Competition
The first cowboy has successfully lassoed the horns of the calf. Now the second cowboy appears to have succeeded in roping the rear legs of the calf.
Ready to Make that Turn
A cowgirl rides her horse hard in preparation to make the turn into the first barrel in the barrel racing competition.
Bull Riding
This rider had just left the shoot when he started coming off the back of this bull. Russian River Rodeo, Duncan Mills, CA.
Leaning Back
Leaning back on the bull may help this rider stay on. Russian River Rodeo, Duncan Mills, CA
Trying to Stay Put
The cowboy is trying to stay on the mandatory 8 seconds to qualify. Russian River Rodeo, Duncan Mills, CA
Still Stying On
The cowboy is doing very well at staying on. In the American tradition, the rider must stay on top of the bucking bull while holding onto the bull rope with one hand for eight seconds and not touching the bull or himself with his free hand. Russian River Rodeo, Duncan Mills, CA