(Clockwise from top left)
CHRIS GAER of Walthill gathers his thoughts before he rides in
the saddle bronc competition.
SHANE JONES of Elk Point holds onto the bucking bronc in the
bareback riding competition, Jones had a perfect ride.
A CALF races away from Heather Stewart of Denton as she ropes
it in the ladies breakaway roping competition.
REGGIE ROTH, of Wolbach, prepares his saddle for the saddle
bronc competition as other contestants do the same.
MARK PETERSON, of Omaha, is tossed from his horse before the
gate is opened.
RIDERS PREPARE their horses during the saddle bronc competi
tion.
PAUL CASTOR takes his hat off during the singing of the National
Anthem.
Story
and
photos
by
Daniel
Luedert
