much better view for Sunday at the rodeo. I did say Roy got the seating chart right the second time. The rodeo started at 2pm so we got there a little early to grab the perfect seat. I was just going to just switch places with where Roy was yesterday. We get there and he decides that the corner might be a better place. I tried to enter one way no go to narrow. So, let’s take a trip in front of the bleachers that is also a no go. In fact, this is where I got stuck in a rut. My crazy bull rider from the other day came to my rescue. I call him crazy because I showed him his pictures and yes, he said those are cool. After we all decided I can’t get there we settled for the left side of the gate. That my friends ‘was the 50-yard line’. I did not know then how perfect it was. I saw everything from the calf wrestling to the break-away roping from a different angle. Roy was also able to put a few loving on some of the horses that were standing next to and behind him at the arena gate.
I even shot a few photos of the ones he was loving on, so I have evidence.
Instead of barrel racing today was pole bending. We did see a few perfect runs and yes, we did also see a few tipped over poles. The set up for this event is interesting and can be found here.
Today there was more breakaway roping was also on the schedule today. Here is a short video from one of the riders
Also on the agenda they had a similar event to the roping but instead of roping the calf you have to put a mark on its shoulder using mustard and a tennis ball here’s a pic of it.
I do think this is called wrangling but I like calf wrestling. I do have to say she gave it her all and lost.
We were again treated to some trick riding this time I was a little further from the rail, so no flying gravel.
The spectators had fun also my seat for the 3legged race placed me right in front of the winners. I felt like they were heading straight towards me.
The kids also got in on the action except they did not have to grab anything off the bull, it was a calf.
Like in good rodeo you have to have some drama when it comes to bull riding. Saturday was Kayden. Sunday was angry bull. The bull dumped his rider early and decided he was not going back in the holding pen. You could tell something was up as he was not liking being sat on just overall angry bull. The rodeo non clown tried to face off and stare him down that did not work. They finally had to release another bull to distract the bull who would not behave. Once distracted they were able to catch him.
I will admit shooting action shots is a tad challenging to me. I am glad I’ve spent some time here tracking eagles with my camera it is the same techniques.
All in all, it was a good 4th and Roy enjoyed another small-town traditional holiday.
Here’s a slide show from day 2.
On the Road with Buki-6 
Fun time was had by all …. even me …. !!! … I never did notice that the awesome horses were being ridden by some gorgeous Alaska … ummm . hmmm … uhhh … girls and ladies.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I had blinders on you that is why
LikeLike
…. say ….. WHAT ….. !!!
LikeLiked by 1 person