We are back at the rodeo. This time we are roping cows and tying their legs. We are also riding horses that don’t want to be ridden.

When you’re sitting in the stands, watching the action you are in awe. You are amazed at the skill of the riders, you don’t think about the possible injuries they sustain while riding. You also don’t think about the animals. There’s a reason they don’t want to be ridden.

I’m not sure whether I’ll be back to another rodeo. I also don’t like boxing. I think it’s not right to have two men or women get in a ring just to hit each other.

Okay, off my soap box and on to the action. Here are pictures of one cowboy’s effort to lasso a cow, get it to the ground and tie its feet. I think it’s amazing that he can pick up the cow and get it on its side.

Here’s the bucking bronco event. This is one cowboy’s rough ride.

I’m glad I went to experience a rodeo. Another experience I want is to ride in a hot air balloon. You can be sure if I do, you’ll see a post about it!

23 thoughts on “My First Rodeo, part 2”

  1. These are wonderful shots of the rodeo events, Anne! You’ve captured the action so well! I’ve heard from many that the animals are not harmed in most cases. But yes, those riders endure a lot for the hopeful buckle. Rodeo season is here!

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    1. Thanks Margaret! I’d enjoy having you with me on a hot air balloon ride. Shall we meet somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. We can dock our planes like they do in space and hop into the balloon. I need my coffee, getting silly!!

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