Rodeo!

Well, I’ve decided that I’m definitely not a Rodeo girl. I always thought it was weird that I’d never been to one considering that we moved to Grant County almost 20 years ago now, and I went to college in Ellensburg where one of the states biggest Rodeo’s takes place … but nope, this was my first one!

To be honest, it’s not my thing. And when not to long into the festivities during the calf roping a horse spooked before the cowboy could get to the calf and tie up it’s feet and the calf subsequently got dragged behind that horse for quite awhile before the 10-15 cowboys could control the situation … well, let’s just say at that point I started some hard core rooting for the animals! And luckily, for the most part, they didn’t disappoint!

I will say, the best part of the night was the Mutton Bustin’! Seeing those little 4-5 year old kids on those sheep was GREAT!!! A little girl won – she rode that dang sheep all the way across the Rodeo Ring.

Here are some pictures of the festivities! Alas, it may very well be my last Rodeo – at least for awhile!

The trick riding was fun:


And can I just say, after I learned exactly HOW they make the horses and bulls BUCK, I can’t really say as I blame them for not wanting a cowboy on their back – it takes any sympathy for the cowboy away for me.

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