Photos: 2016 Tucson Rodeo
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The 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
Damian Padilla, of Rio Rico, AZ, brings down his steer in 15.5 seconds in Steer Wrestling competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Ryan Jarrett won the Tie-Down Roping with a 9.1 second run during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
After bucking his rider, a bull topples a pickup man and his horse during the Bull-Riding competition in the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Dusty Hausauer, of Dickinson, ND, survived this wild entrance to ride his horse to a 70.5 score in the Saddle Bronc Riding competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Josh Clark, of Belgradew, MT, brings down his steer in 4.5 seconds win win the Steer Wrestling competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Walker Greynolds, of Bakersfiled, CA, rides Scotland to a score of 82.5 to win the Bull Riding competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Orin Larsen, of Inglis MB, hangs on to Wonderland for a score of 84 to win the Bareback competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Orin Larsen, of Inglis MB, takes his victory ride after winning the Bareback competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Kaiser, of Carson City NV, gathers himself after being bucked off of South Suds in the Bareback riding competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighters Nathan Harp, right, and Dusty Tuckness jump in to pull rider Chris Roundy of Spanish Fork, Utah, to safety while "Dark Star" looks for trouble during the Bull Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Devan Reilly, of Sheridan, WY, hangs on atop Fearless to win today's round of Bareback Riding competition during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighters Nathan Harp, right, gets a lift from the bull "Gatekeeper" during the final event of the Bull Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The final bull does battle with the bullfighters alone to close the competition. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighters Nathan Harpcatches his breath during the Bull Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
John Killian, of Phoenix, AZ, has a bad day as he is laid out by Miss Dancer during the Bareback Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Joel Schlagel, of Burns, CO., gets familiar with the fence as he flies off his horse Sooner Nation during Bareback Riding competition during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Moore, of Hart TX, wrangles his steer, one of three competitors in today’s Steer Wrestling competition during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Terye Penrod, of Phoenix, AZ, drives her hors around the barrel during Women's Barrel Racing at the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Ride along with Katti Waters, of Vega Texas, as she competes in Women's Barrel Racing during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighter Wacey Munsell tiptoes his way over a bull after he lept from a barrel during a bullfighting demonstraiton to cap the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Aaron Williams, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., gets a little more than a love tap from "NodBig's Rum Shaker" in bull riding competition during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Cain Smith, of Pendleton, Ore., rides "Captain Call" but wouldn't record an official time in bull riding competition during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Bryce Runyan, of Silver City, N.M., ropes his calf but would have his time disallowed in tie-down roping during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Saddle bronc rider Jesse Bail, of Camp Crook, S.D., rides "No Date Kate" to a score of 74 during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Tayte Clark, of Meadow, S.D., rides "Painted Flower" to a score of 71 in saddle bronc riding during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Casey Breuer, of Mandan, N.D., rides "Queen Molly" to a score of 83 and the bareback competition win during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Photographers enjoy shooting from the fence line in the bleachers during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Access is more restricted during the regular rodeo performances. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
A child catches a reflection from her glittery cowgirl hat during Tucson Rodeo's REACh Program for School Groups at slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Two-year-old Liam Butler, from Tucson, switches hats with his grandmother Terry Ruhl during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Program presenter Janet Lemmonsí gives first-grader Thomas McCraley a lesson in saddle Bronc Riding during Tucson Rodeo's REACh Program for School Groups at slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Stevie Hooper,11, center, reacts to Mia Romero'spiles of food during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The kids were attending the rodeo with their Hollinger Elementary School class. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Kids react to the Tie Down Roping event during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. More than 1800 kids from local schools were hosted to The Tucson Rodeo's REACh Program for School Groups in which they learn the history of traditions of Rodeo. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
A horse and rider break out of the gate in pursuit of a calf during the Tie-Down Roping event slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Sterling Smith, from Stephenville, TX, wrestles with a determined calf in the Tie Down Roping event during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Brad McGilchrist finishes putting on a new horseshoe on Movin, owned by Andrea Busby, during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. McGilchrist does horse shoeing full time and will be competing in steer wrestling in the Tucson Rodeo. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Sterling Smith from Stephenville, Texas, competes in the tie-down roping event during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. He finished with a time of 10.6. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Damian Padilla, of Rio Rico, AZ, brings down his steer in 15.5 seconds in Steer Wrestling competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Ryan Jarrett won the Tie-Down Roping with a 9.1 second run during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
After bucking his rider, a bull topples a pickup man and his horse during the Bull-Riding competition in the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Dusty Hausauer, of Dickinson, ND, survived this wild entrance to ride his horse to a 70.5 score in the Saddle Bronc Riding competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Josh Clark, of Belgradew, MT, brings down his steer in 4.5 seconds win win the Steer Wrestling competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Walker Greynolds, of Bakersfiled, CA, rides Scotland to a score of 82.5 to win the Bull Riding competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Orin Larsen, of Inglis MB, hangs on to Wonderland for a score of 84 to win the Bareback competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Orin Larsen, of Inglis MB, takes his victory ride after winning the Bareback competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Kaiser, of Carson City NV, gathers himself after being bucked off of South Suds in the Bareback riding competition during the final performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighters Nathan Harp, right, and Dusty Tuckness jump in to pull rider Chris Roundy of Spanish Fork, Utah, to safety while "Dark Star" looks for trouble during the Bull Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Devan Reilly, of Sheridan, WY, hangs on atop Fearless to win today's round of Bareback Riding competition during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighters Nathan Harp, right, gets a lift from the bull "Gatekeeper" during the final event of the Bull Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The final bull does battle with the bullfighters alone to close the competition. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighters Nathan Harpcatches his breath during the Bull Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
John Killian, of Phoenix, AZ, has a bad day as he is laid out by Miss Dancer during the Bareback Riding competition of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Joel Schlagel, of Burns, CO., gets familiar with the fence as he flies off his horse Sooner Nation during Bareback Riding competition during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Moore, of Hart TX, wrangles his steer, one of three competitors in today’s Steer Wrestling competition during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Terye Penrod, of Phoenix, AZ, drives her hors around the barrel during Women's Barrel Racing at the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Ride along with Katti Waters, of Vega Texas, as she competes in Women's Barrel Racing during the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Saturday, February 27, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Bullfighter Wacey Munsell tiptoes his way over a bull after he lept from a barrel during a bullfighting demonstraiton to cap the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Aaron Williams, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., gets a little more than a love tap from "NodBig's Rum Shaker" in bull riding competition during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Cain Smith, of Pendleton, Ore., rides "Captain Call" but wouldn't record an official time in bull riding competition during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Bryce Runyan, of Silver City, N.M., ropes his calf but would have his time disallowed in tie-down roping during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Saddle bronc rider Jesse Bail, of Camp Crook, S.D., rides "No Date Kate" to a score of 74 during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Tayte Clark, of Meadow, S.D., rides "Painted Flower" to a score of 71 in saddle bronc riding during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Casey Breuer, of Mandan, N.D., rides "Queen Molly" to a score of 83 and the bareback competition win during the fourth performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A girl hangs on to her little brother during the barn dance after Thursday’s Tucson Rodeo. Courtesy David Egolf
- Courtesy David Egolf
Ty Pozzobon, of Merritt, British Columbia, is slung around after he got his spur caught in the flank strap on "Frosty".
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Campbell, of Summerville, Ore., hits the ground after being bucked off of "Jiggit" in bull riding.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Beau Hill, from West Glacier, Mont., is gets thrown from "Ghost" after his eight-second ride.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Colten Jesse, of Konawa, Okla., nearly gets thrown from "Slim Chance" in bull riding.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Erin Parsons, of Marana, reacts as her horse nudges over a barrel for a time of 23.43 seconds with a penalty in women's barrel racing.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Janet Staton, from Bastrop, Texas, corners around a barrel on her way to a time of 18.44 seconds.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Christina Richman, of Glendora, Calif., turns for home on her horse for a time of 17.74 seconds in women's barrel racing.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Uhuru Adam, of Sanger, Calif., rides "Regulator" to a score of 79.5 in saddle bronc competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Layton Green, of Meeting Creek, Alberta, rides "Dirty Stray" to a score of 71 during the saddle bronc competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Nick Laduke, of Livermore, Calif., holds on for a score of 74 on "Ten Bears" in the saddle bronc competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Charlie Kogianes, of Provo, Utah, nearly get thrown by "Ruby River" on his way to a winning score of 81.5.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Cabral, of Hilo, Hawaii, wrestles his steer for a time of 5.6 during the third performance.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Glover, of Marana, gets bounced as he wrestles a steer in 17.8 seconds.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Chayson Floyd, of Buffalo, S.D., overshoots his steer for a no-time call.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A steer gets the better of Billy Boldon, from Oglala, S.D., during steer wrestling competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Calder Johnston, of Elm Springs, S.D., leaves his horse to wrestle a steer in a time of 7 seconds.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Chase Erickson, of Helena, Mont., rides bareback for a score of 80.5.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Colin Adams, of Deloraine, Manitoba, holds on for score of 84 to win the bareback competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A young fan dons his own rodeo clown get-up during the third performance of the Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Garret Fitzpatrick, right, laughs as other cowboys regale each other with stories before the third performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Garret Fitzpatrick, a bareback rider from Redmond, Ore., stretches out behind the chutes before competing.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Fans clad in cowboy fans take in the action in the warmth during the third performance of the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Jordan Pelton, a bareback rider from Halliday, N.D., says a prayer before his ride.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Ty Pozzobon, of Merritt, British Columbia, is slung around after he got his spur caught in the flank strap on "Frosty".
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A steer gets the better of Billy Boldon, from Oglala, S.D., during steer wrestling.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Photographers enjoy shooting from the fence line in the bleachers during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Access is more restricted during the regular rodeo performances. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
A child catches a reflection from her glittery cowgirl hat during Tucson Rodeo's REACh Program for School Groups at slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Two-year-old Liam Butler, from Tucson, switches hats with his grandmother Terry Ruhl during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Program presenter Janet Lemmonsí gives first-grader Thomas McCraley a lesson in saddle Bronc Riding during Tucson Rodeo's REACh Program for School Groups at slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Stevie Hooper,11, center, reacts to Mia Romero'spiles of food during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The kids were attending the rodeo with their Hollinger Elementary School class. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Kids react to the Tie Down Roping event during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. More than 1800 kids from local schools were hosted to The Tucson Rodeo's REACh Program for School Groups in which they learn the history of traditions of Rodeo. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
A horse and rider break out of the gate in pursuit of a calf during the Tie-Down Roping event slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Sterling Smith, from Stephenville, TX, wrestles with a determined calf in the Tie Down Roping event during slack competition for the 91st Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Rozlyn Lake, 3, tries on cowboy hats at Bob's Western Wear tent during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Matt Kenney, from Onawa, Iowa, competes in the tie-down roping event during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. Kenney did not finish with a time. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Brad McGilchrist finishes putting on a new horseshoe on Movin, owned by Andrea Busby, during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. McGilchrist does horse shoeing full time and will be competing in steer wrestling in the Tucson Rodeo. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Sterling Smith from Stephenville, Texas, competes in the tie-down roping event during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. He finished with a time of 10.6. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
A horse stands in a holding area as cowboys await their turn to compete in the cattle roping competition during the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Monday February 22, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Sam Harper, of Winnemucca, Nev., stretches his legs out prior to saddle bronc competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rio Lee, of Tucson, Ariz., tapes up his arm prior to bareback competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A pair of cowboys, including Jace Cooley, left, and Josh Davision, sneak in a siesta behind the chutes.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Sam Newman awaits his turn in the mutton bustin' kids competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Clay Wagner, of Round Rock, Ariz., begins to lose his grip on "Catchin' Hell with Nod Big" in bull riding competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Allen Auer, of Whitewood, S.D., is thrown from "Scotland" during bull riding competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Wyatt Edwards, of Sulphur, Okla., rides "The Gift" during bull riding competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mickey Brown is thrown from his bull during the first performance.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Dalton McMurtire, of Susanville, Calif., is sent flying from "Little Bill" in bull riding competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rodeo clowns try to lead "Tumbler" away from Joseph Vazquez after he was thrown during bull riding competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Camo Mullins, of Phoenix, is thrown from "Blast Off" in bull riding competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Megan Steinsdoerfer, left, and her mom Terri try on cowboy hats.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
C.J. DeForest, Jr., of Wheatland, Calif., competes in tie-down roping.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Chase Bennett, of Santaquin, Utah, competes in saddle bronc riding during the first performance at the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Fans take in the team roping event during the first performance at the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Ory James Lemmons, of Castro Valley, Calif., gets one-upped by his steer as he's sent to the dirt.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Billy Bugenig, of Ferndale, Calif., makes a last ditch effort to corral his steer after it escaped his grasp.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rio Lee, of Tucson, Ariz., celebrates his eight-second ride in bareback competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rio Lee, of Tucson, Ariz., rides "Black Angel" in bareback competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Cody Kiser, of Carson City, Nev., gets tossed about while he rides in the bareback competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Josh Davison, 22, of Las Cruces, N.M., takes a brief siesta behind the chutes.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A competitor in the junior rodeo tries to wrangle his calf to tie.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A competitor in the junior rodeo competes in barrel racing during the first performance at the 2016 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
In his cowboy hat and sunglasses, Brody Liles, 2, clings to dad Ted Liles' leg at the Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A compeitior in the junior rodeo makes the turn for home in barrel racing.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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