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Rodeo contestants ride and rope for the best times and points during the 2017 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Chris Roundy makes an early exit while riding Little Bull during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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The team of Cade Passig, left, and Chris Francis turn a time of 7.3 during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Bareback rider Clayton Biglow catches some air while riding Miss Dancer for a score of 76 during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Steer wrestler Clayton Tuchscherer has a tough time with is steer during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Saddle bronc rider Cole Elshere gives some spectators hearts to pumping as he rides Ole Flame as they go into the fence while scoring an 86 during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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During a reride Tyler Corrington rides Black Gold which was prophetic because the ride was good enough for a first place finish during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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All-around cowboy Erich Rogers, right, gets ready to turn his steer so his partner, Cory Petska can come in at the heels for a time of 6.5 seconds during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo. The duo won the team roping event.
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Even though his steer turned into him, steerwrestler Tyler Pearson was able to bring it down in a time of 6.4 seconds and come in first place during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Bareback rider Mason Clements leans back as he rides Forward Motion as he scores an 83 which was good enough to win the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Barrel racer Stevi Hillman makes the first turn as she rides her way to a first place time of 17.34 to win the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Tie-down roper Ace Slone bears down on his calf for a time of 9.6 while on his way to winning the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Bullrider Dave Mason scores an 86 as he goes into a spin while riding Record Rack 90 Proof as he wins the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo.
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Bull Riding Champion: Dave Mason, Burnet, TX
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Bull Riding Champion: Dave Mason, Burnet, TX
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Bull Riding Champion: Dave Mason, Burnet, TX
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Champion—Women’s Barrel Racing: Stevi Hillman Weatherford, TX
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Bull Riding Champion: Dave Mason, Burnet, TX
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Trae Randolph gets tossed into one of the bullfighters by his ride Silence Reigns during the bull riding on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s Tyler McVay gets tossed on his head by Get Rattled on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Chris Roundy stays on American Boot on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Dave Mason can't get free after registering an eight second ride on Mr. Hotshot during bull riding on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Callie Van Tassell's horse loses its footing and unseats her on the second barrel of the barrel racing at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Kendall Green's right boot gets hung up in the stirrup as Desert Rose tosses him to the side in saddle bronc riding on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Tyler Corrington on Nutrena's Sooner Nation keeps his seat and scores an 84 during the saddle bronc competition on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Chase Brooks hangs on as Mother Feather Legs tries to hop out from underneath him in saddle bronc riding on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Nick LaDuke gets tossed by Bling in the saddle bronc competition on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Clayton Tuchscherer applies the brakes during the steer wrestling at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Kenny Haworth holds on for eight seconds during his re-ride in the bareback competition at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Frank Morton gets hung up and dragged along the arena after securing his eight seconds on Good Times in the bareback event on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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A pair of fans swing dance to the pre-game music just before the start of the day's competition on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Bareback riders get their boots and wrists ready to ride on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Hammer Head gives the bull fighters a work out after tossing rider Shad Heiner at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Shad Heiner gets tossed right back into the chute by Hammer Head just a few seconds into his ride at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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One of the clowns distracts a recently ridden bull at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Brennon Eldred rides a hopping mad Muley Madness at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Taylor Santos gets his lasso over his target steer at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Cody Quaney races to the steer he just roped during the tie-down event at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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The U.S. flag makes its ride into the arena, just before the start of the day's events at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Rodeo clown Justin Rumford strips for action, an Evel Knievel like jumpsuit for his motorcycle riding act, part of the day's show at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Ryle Smith has to stretch all the way out to get a handle on his steer on his run in the wrestling competition at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Bill tutor gets separated from Movie Madness during his turn in the bareback riding at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Christopher Byrd gets thrown from the bull Nutrena's Savage Cowtown, early in his ride at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Casey Breuer loses his hat but holds onto his ride, High Motion, during bareback riding at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Bareback rider Casey Breuer has to be flexible to tape up his arm by himself as he gets ready to ride in the opening event at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Jolee Lautaret-Jordan competes in the barrel racing at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Announcer Wayne Brooks claps to the music during the pre-show just before the kick-off of the day's events at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Friday, February 24, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Jake Watson, from Hudson Hope, BC, scored a 70 to put him in third place for the day during the Saddle Bronc competition at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Photo by Ron Medvescek / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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Kash Wilson hangs on for 82 points, 3rd place for today, during the Bareback riding competition at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Photo by Ron Medvescek / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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Kyle Whitaker, from Chambers, NE, placed 3rd for the day with a 6.3 time during the Steer Wrestling competition at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo putting him in third place overall in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Photo by Ron Medvescek / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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A rodeo cowboy does a couple of jumping jacks inside the arena as contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Steer wrestler Justin Shaffer reaches for the horns during his event during his 5.3 second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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A steer gets tangled up with Will Stovall's horse as the three converge together in the steerwrestling event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. All three came out unscathed although Stovall received a no-time. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Even after rolling over this top of his steer, Rio Rico cowboy Damian Padilla is still able to bring his steer down in 8.6 seconds as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Steer wrestler Dean McIntyre comes to a grinding halt as he brings his steer down in 7.6 seconds as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Jon Laine Herl catches some air as his steer is juuust out of reach during the wresting event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Lilly Fierro, 7, gets the benefit of some cotton candy and a ride from her father, David, while they walk around the rodeo grounds as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Header Adam Rose almost makes his catch during the team roping event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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After laying down his trap, heeler Joseph Harrison pulls his slack before making his dallies during a 6.2 second run with his team roping partner, Charly Crawford as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Heeler Jade Corkill, left, begins making his turn as header Clay Tryan pulls the slack out of his rope during the team roping event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. The team had a time of 11.2 including a 5-second penalty because the heeler caught only one leg. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Tyler Tryan, middle, 10, the son of team roper Clay Tryan, swings a rope while with Nicky Northcott, 10, far left, brother Braylon, 9, and Gosay Robertson, 13, far right, as they make their way to get some breakfast as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Marana's Clay Parsons pulls his slack after roping his calf in the tie-down roping during his 22-second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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With a pigging string clenched in his mouth, tie down roper Ty Baker pulls his slack during his 13.2-second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Tie-down roper Cooper Martin swings his rope and gets adjusted while in the box before his 11.4 second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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After catching both hocks, heeler Travis Graves goes to the horn to wrap his dallies during the team roping event with his partner Chad Masters as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Trey Green flies from his horse to grab a steer during the steer wrestling slack event at the Fiesta De Los Vaqueros rodeo in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Monday, February 20, 2017.
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Chason Floyd is caught in motion as he wrestles a steer at the Fiesta De Los Vaqueros rodeo in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Monday, February 20, 2017.Â
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Bull Rider Alex Guzman from Walnut Grove, Calif. hangs on tight to a bucking bull, Tumbler, during the bull riding competition Saturday, Feb. 18 at the 92nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Barrel Racer Cody Adams from Ault, Colo. makes her way around the second barrel during the barrel racing competition at the 92nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros' opening day on Saturday, Feb. 18 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Roping duo Jim Ross Cooper from Stephenville, Texas, left, and Brandon Beers from Butte, Ore., right, lasso their bull during the team roping competition at the 92nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros' opening day on Saturday, Feb. 18 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Saddle bronc rider Taos Muncy from Corona, New Mexico holds on tight to a bucking horse Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at the 92nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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The bull Captain Call gave Dugan Black of Lukachukai, Ariz., the heave ho during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Bullrider Ethan Lemmons blasts off while riding Blast Off during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Blast Off fell down to the ground giving Lemmons a chance for a reride.
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Megan McLeod-Sprague turns the corner on one of her barrels on a 17.42 second run and is currently in first place during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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After falling down tie down roper Kass Kayser is still able to reach for his calf as it passes by while on the way to making a 16.6 second run during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Marana resident Joseph Parsons makes a clean run of 10.9 seconds, good enough to be tied for second place in the tie-down roping during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Jesse Wright rides Gingersnap while on his way to a score of 75.5 during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Saddlebronc rider Colt Gordon gets some air during his 68 point ride at the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥an Cesar de la Cruz comes in at the heels while with partner Paul David Tierney during the team roping event at the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Team roper Robert Martinez II turns his steer around so his partner James Gililland can come in at the heels for a 8.9 second run during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Blair Jones, from Colby Kan., catches some air during steerwresting on the way of making a 11.3 second run at the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Monty Eakin from Pecos, Tex., moves in to grab the horns of his steer while posting a 15.5 seconds on his run during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Bareback rider Logan Corbett rides Far and Away and gets away with a score of 74 during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Steerwrestler Ryle Smith makes a clean run with a time of 5.7 seconds during the second performance at 92nd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo Finals
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All-around cowboy Erich Rogers, right, gets ready to turn his steer so his partner, Cory Petska can come in at the heels for a time of 6.5 seconds during the finals of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo. The duo won the team roping event.
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Frank Morton gets hung up and dragged along the arena after securing his eight seconds on Good Times in the bareback event on the next to last day of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo, Saturday, February 25, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Jake Watson, from Hudson Hope, BC, scored a 70 to put him in third place for the day during the Saddle Bronc competition at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Photo by Ron Medvescek / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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Kyle Whitaker, from Chambers, NE, placed 3rd for the day with a 6.3 time during the Steer Wrestling competition at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo putting him in third place overall in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Photo by Ron Medvescek / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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A rodeo cowboy does a couple of jumping jacks inside the arena as contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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Steer wrestler Justin Shaffer reaches for the horns during his event during his 5.3 second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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A steer gets tangled up with Will Stovall's horse as the three converge together in the steerwrestling event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. All three came out unscathed although Stovall received a no-time. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Even after rolling over this top of his steer, Rio Rico cowboy Damian Padilla is still able to bring his steer down in 8.6 seconds as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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Steer wrestler Dean McIntyre comes to a grinding halt as he brings his steer down in 7.6 seconds as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Jon Laine Herl catches some air as his steer is juuust out of reach during the wresting event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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Lilly Fierro, 7, gets the benefit of some cotton candy and a ride from her father, David, while they walk around the rodeo grounds as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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Header Adam Rose almost makes his catch during the team roping event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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After laying down his trap, heeler Joseph Harrison pulls his slack before making his dallies during a 6.2 second run with his team roping partner, Charly Crawford as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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Heeler Jade Corkill, left, begins making his turn as header Clay Tryan pulls the slack out of his rope during the team roping event as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. The team had a time of 11.2 including a 5-second penalty because the heeler caught only one leg. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo action
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Tyler Tryan, middle, 10, the son of team roper Clay Tryan, swings a rope while with Nicky Northcott, 10, far left, brother Braylon, 9, and Gosay Robertson, 13, far right, as they make their way to get some breakfast as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Marana's Clay Parsons pulls his slack after roping his calf in the tie-down roping during his 22-second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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With a pigging string clenched in his mouth, tie down roper Ty Baker pulls his slack during his 13.2-second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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Tie-down roper Cooper Martin swings his rope and gets adjusted while in the box before his 11.4 second run as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
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After catching both hocks, heeler Travis Graves goes to the horn to wrap his dallies during the team roping event with his partner Chad Masters as rodeo contestants in the timed events participate in the slack where they try to qualify for the finals in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Barrel racers, steer wrestlers, tie-down and team ropers participated in the slack which ends today. Only 12 participants in each event qualify for Sunday's final.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo
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Roping duo Jim Ross Cooper from Stephenville, Texas, left, and Brandon Beers from Butte, Ore., right, lasso their bull during the team roping competition at the 92nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros' opening day on Saturday, Feb. 18 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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