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| Above, the Gallup Lions Club Rodeo began with some bronco-busting. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Last evening, I attended my first rodeo of the year at Red Rock Park Rodeo Arena near Gallup. It was the 73rd annual Gallup Lions Club Rodeo.
It was a bit windy and the clouds threatened to rain on us. Fortunately, they moved to the northeast and we ended up with clear skies. It wouldn't have mattered anyway, rodeos proceed on, rain or shine.
I was able to see several different events, including bronco-busting, sheep riding (little kids, some as young as three years old), breakaway roping, calf roping and bull riding.
The rodeo was well-attended and the attendees were enthusiastic. When the rodeo sponsors (Gallup area businesses) were introduced, it was to a selection of John Wayne movie soundtracks including The Cowboys and Sons of Katie Elder.
An attendance to the Gallup Lions Club Rodeo would not be complete without having a barbecue beef sandwich from the concession stand. Those are quite good.
Naturally, I brought along my Canon Revel camera and took about 165 photos, some of which are posted below. To see a bull-riding contestant on video, go here.
I may go again tonight and see The Flash tomorrow.
The next rodeo for Gallup is the 8th Annual Best of the Best Rodeo - June 27-July 1.
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