Feeling Broncy?

I sent in my membership renewal to the Pro-West Rodeo Association a couple weeks ago and have been dreaming of warm weather and broncs ever since. Most people, when asked what their favorite rodeo event is, will tell you either barrel racing or bulls. Both of those events are fine (and tons of fun to shoot) but what really gets my blood pumping is the broncs! There's just something about those "wild" and amazingly athletic horses that I can't get enough of!

One of my favorite places to shoot my favorite event is a little bitty rodeo out in Helix Oregon. The all roughstock event really serves as a buck out for the Flying Diamond family of brands young stock. The arena is small (read: up close and personal!) the stock is rank and, well, here are the results:

I have a weakness for flaxen maned sorrels with a lot of chrome <3.



Two years later I still have a crush on this horse. Went by the name of Sodo Mojo (note to his stock contractor: if he ever needs a place to retire, give me a ring!).



If you've followed my work for any amount of time you'll know this one. RC Landingham, the rider, was only 16 at the time of this shot! And yes, he made 8.

So, anyone else humming rodeo anthems? I certainly am ready for my fix!

Feeling Broncy?