Photos: 2018 Tucson Rodeo
Photos from the 2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. You can catch the cowboys and cowgirls competing through Sunday, Feb. 25. Photos by Daily Star staff photographers Kelly Presnell, Ron Medvescek and Mike Christy.
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Rider Devan Reilly, from Sheridan WY, hung on to Killer Bee for a record score of 93 to win the Broc Riding event on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Killer Bee, one of the toughest horses at the rodeo waits her turn to buck as a young fan enjoys the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Rider Luke Creasy, from Hobbs, NM, meets the tail end of his horse, Empty Pockets during the Bareback Riding event on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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A bull rider rests a moment after being thrown on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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A bareback rider gets a fateful of tail during the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Cody Johnson laughs at the rodeo clowns during their show.
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Dirt flies during the Steer Wrestling event on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Bullfighters box in a bull during the action on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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A bull tries to make his way to a bull fighter on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Barrel Racer Christine Laughlin speeds between barrels for a win in the event on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Bullfighters move towards danger as a rider goes down.
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Despite the rough start Cole Elshere, pinned behind his horse Bomb Shell, went on to complete the ride with a score of 79 during the Saddle Broc Riding event on the final day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Trent Jacobson gets his hand caught in the ropes of Category 5 while bullfighter Dusty Tuckness, right, races in to help free him.
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Kenny Haworth reacts to missing a scoring time by .3 seconds in bareback riding.
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Luke Greasy strains to keep hold of Bad Influence for a winning score of 88 in bareback riding.
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Bull rider Nate Perry cracks open a jar of rosin to prep his rigging.
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Kenny Haworth is dislodged from Pony Express just shy of eight seconds in bareback riding.
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Shon Gibson, atop Hard Times, rides to a score of 76 in bareback riding.
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Jake Stocking would lose his hat but wrestles his steer to a winning time of 9.5 seconds.
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Saddle bronc rider Joey Sonnier III tries to whoa up Parlor Horse after his 76 score.
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Brooke Jeter kicks her boots out as she coaxes her horse to kick it in gear en route to a 17.94-second run in barrel racing.
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Garret Jones gets dumped by Captain Crunch before eight seconds would elapse in bull riding.
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Braden Richardson loses his balance atop Lone Wolf for a no-score run.
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Aaron Williams notches an 84 score before getting tossed from Big Mac.
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Spotted Child gets the best of Chase Hamlin who came in just shy of an eight-second run.
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Brock Payne, 8, helps work the crowd between competitions.
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Rodeo clown Mark Swingler performs a firefighter comedy bit between rodeo competitions.
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Wyatt Austin loses his grip on his ride during the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Riker Carter holds on to Pay To Play, gets a 86.50 score in the bull riding at the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Bareback rider Evan Jayne tapes the fingers on his free hand while preparing to compete in the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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A rider tries to flip his steer during the steer wrestling event at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Tom Knight is bounced clear of the saddle but manages to keep his seat while taking his turn in saddle bronc riding at the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ryan Wright gets tossed horizontal by Bull Dozer in the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jake Watson holds tight to his horse in the saddle buck riding event at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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A rider tries to lasso his steer during the team roping event at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Tanner Lockhart is thrown from his horse at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Lane Cust holds on during his round of saddle bronc riding at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Fans watch team roping at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Clint Lane hangs on to Shattered Dream to score 83.50 in the bareback riding at the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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A rider tries to lasso his steer during the team roping event at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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A rider tries to flip his steer during the steer wrestling event at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Lane Cust is thrown from his horse at the Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23, 2018. This is the 93rd annual rodeo held in Tucson
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Riley Blankenship gets battered in the head by Hammer Head during his ride for the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mike McGinn grabs hold of his target while competing in steer wrestling during the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ty Hedrick tosses his lasso while taking his turn during tie-down roping in the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Bullfighter Wacey Munsell can't outrun Crankenstein and gets knocked around a bit during the bull riding at the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Blythe Beshears and her horse hop over one of the barrels after knocking it over during their run at barrel racing for the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Roll Tide batters Ben Jones after throwing the rider during the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Justin Rowell uses a lighter to melt the rosin onto his glove while preparing to compete at the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Shane Procter waits near the chutes for his ride on Strong City Slammer, part of the bull riding competition at the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Rylan Wright takes a moment to himself just before the riders take to the ring for bull riding during the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Kody Kiser manages to stay on Red Hills while competing in bareback riding during the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Bareback rider Cody Kiser jokes around with a few of the other riders as they get ready to participate in the fourth session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Friday, February 23, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Brady Portenier does a quick handstand after being pitched off American Blood short of eight seconds in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mother Feather Legs tries to hop out from under Rusty Wright in the saddle bronc competition during the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Brett Custer gets hung up in the strap after getting tossed short of eight seconds by the bull Captain Crunch on the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Steve Woolsey gets his equipment squared away before heading out to ride Thunderstruck for the bull riding competition in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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JR Vezain loses his hat but keeps his seat for a scoring ride on Pony Express in bareback riding in the third season of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jule Hazen drops onto his target during the steer wrestling in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tucker Allen gets sideways, but holds on during the steer wrestling in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Steven Dent gets horizontal, but holds onto Fleabit and scores 85.0 in bareback riding the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Trenten Montero and Bad Karma both get sideways in bareback riding for the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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A bareback rider gets his boot strapped on just right before the start of the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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One of the bull fighters gets pinned to the gates by a bull in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ty Breuer gets taped up, preparing for his turn at bareback riding in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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One of the bull fighters cuts it close, darting in front of a bull in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Dalan Duncan rides Big Jake to a 90.50 score to win bull riding in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Clayton Savage gets upended by Red Powder during bull riding in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tucson's Tyler McVey takes a moment in the ring after failing to register a valid time on the bull Atomic Drop in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Clown Mark Swingler relocates his barrel in between riders during the bull riding portion of the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Nalynn Cline hikes her foot up as she cuts in close on the final turn during barrel racing in the third session of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo, Thursday, February 22, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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B.J. Campbell, right, and Lane Siggins work for a 8.8-second effort in team roping.
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The sun manages to break through the clouds on a chilly winter morning during slack competition.
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Schoolchildren get amped up as cowboys compete in tie-down roping during slack competition.
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Carly Todd navigates a mote too close to a barrel for a 23.30-second time with penalty.
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Brett Wills coaxes some finishing speed from her horse for a 18.17-second time in barrel racing.
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Kass Kayser wrangles his calf to its side to complete a 13.7-second tie-down effort.
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Matt Kenney hops from his steed to finish his tie-down effort for a 14-second time during slack competition.
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Cash Myers successfully lassoes his calf but can't complete the tie-down with pace for a no-time score.
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Coats and blankets was the name of the game during a chilly morning for slack competition.
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Matt Shiozawa lands a successful lasso around a calf en route to a prompt 9.2-second time in tie-down roping.
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Richard Durham sets his sights on roping a calf's hind legs in team roping during slack competition.
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Tyler Getzwiler throws his lasso to snare the calf's hind legs after team roping partner Jake Barnes corrals the head.
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Rhett Anderson, right, and Coleby Payne work for a 9-second run in team roping.
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Schoolchildren filled the stands for slack competition.
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Young girls clamor for their friend's cotton candy in the stands during slack competition.
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Cowboy boots and rain boots defined the day during slack competition.
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Riley Krassin gets ready to take down his steer in 6.4 seconds during the steer wrestling slack runs at the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018.
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Riley Duvall gets ready to take down his steer in 6.4 seconds during the steer wrestling slack runs at the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018.
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Some kids were lucky enough to score some ropes and stick ponies to remember the rodeo at one of the few open vendors at the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018.
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Whipping, gusty winds were the highlight of the day during the slack performances of the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018. Many non-food vendors were shut down, but not all were buttoned up. Monday and Tuesday are Student Days at the rodeo where 3,000 kids have signed up for free attendance.
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Jacob Elder gets airborne trying to take dawn his animal during the steer wrestling slack runs at the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018.
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Some folks huddled against the cool gusty day during the slack performances of the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018.
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Riders gather in the arena to prepare for the team roping competition during slack day at the Tucson Rodeo in Tucson, AZ. on February 19, 2018.
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Justin Neill, of Edgewood, N.M., fastens his boots before an eventual winning bullride.
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A cowboy stretches out before bareback riding during the first day of action.
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Jed Jones, of Garden Valley, Idaho, holds tight to "Shooting Stars" on his ride.
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Nolan Steen, of Roswell, N.M., catches some air atop "Record Rack's Wing Span".
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Brett Stall, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., gets tossed from "Voodoo Power" just shy of an eight-second ride.
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Justin Neill, of Edgewood, N.M., pilots his bull to a winning score of 78 during the first day of action.
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Lane Clark, of Woodward, Okla., gets bucked from "Hashtag" before he could reach eight seconds.
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Leia Pluemer, of Bosque Farms, N.M., heads for the final turn in barrel racing en route to a time of 19.94 seconds.
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Sami Jo Morisoli, of Paso Robles, Calif., takes her horse around the final barrel en route to the winning time of 19.61 seconds.
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Miles Thompson, of Hobbs, N.M., lassoes his calf but couldn't finish the tie-down portion for a no-time score.
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Levi Berends laces his boots and spurs before his bull ride.
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Bull rider Will Morris rosins up his rope before competition.
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Steer wrestler Trevor Duhon latches onto a steer for a 10.1 time in steer wrestling.
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Levi Nicholson rides Two Step to a 69 score in bareback riding during the first day of action.
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Cauy Pool rides to a score of 54 in bareback during the first day of action.
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Jake Stocking gets taken for a ride but records a 8.6 steer wrestle during the first day of action.a
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Anthony Hopen, of Norco, Calif., gets tossed from "El Diablo" after his bullride fell short of eight seconds.
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Tilden Hooper, the bareback winner with a 78 score, keeps his shades affixed while riding Black Fury.
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Pick-up men, including Shandon Stalls at right, help Tilden Hooper after his winning bareback ride.
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Joseph McConnel, of Bloomfield, N.M., gets a nudge from "Record Rack's Hat Trick" after his sub-eight second ride.
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Dugan Black receives the wrath of "Muley Madness" after his bull riding attempt fell short of eight seconds.
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Dean Wadsworth, from Ozona, Texas, holds on as "Crop Circle" leaps from the chutes in saddle bronc riding.
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Bareback Rider Tim Murphy from Wheeler, TX hangs on to Miss Dancer for a score of 64 to finish third for the day.
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Team ropers perform during the second day of the Tucson Rodeo.
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Saddle Bronc rider Taos Muncy, from Corona, NM, rides to a score of 72.50.
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Crowds watch the action above the chutes during the Bull Riding competition at the Tucson Rodeo.
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Ty Harris, from San Angelo, TX, prepares to flip a calf during Tie-Down Roping competition.
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Bull Rider E.J. Bechthold, from Balko, OK, rides the fence after completing his ride for a score of 80.50.
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Justin Kimsey from Kennewick, WA, crashes hard after missing the connection during steer wrestling competition.
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Barrel Racer Kellie Collier, from Hereford, TX, digs in to the turn.
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Bullfighters scramble to remove the spinning bull above rider Dave Mason who is stuck in the bull rope of his ride Bullet Proof.
