The Wisconsin High School State Rodeo was held this weekend and loving rodeos as I do we had to go. It's been a long time since I've been to one and I really have to say that this was the best rodeo that I've seen in a very long time. These High School kids were awesome and I had to keep telling myself that they were just kids. They worked hard trying to make it to Nationals that is being held in Wyoming. The participants were not only from Wisconsin, but Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan. I didn't get any shots of the bull riding event, but one of the kids was just a freshman. These young men and women were simply amazing.
The winner of each event wins a saddle. How awesome is that?
The rodeo barley started and this little one was yawning.
Our son came on Saturday to visit, our daughter-in-law had to work so he just came. So what did we do? We headed back to the fair grounds to see another round of rodeo fun.
even living in texas all these years, i have mixed feelings about rodeo.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | June 17, 2012 at 05:47 PM
That's some pretty nice prizes, all those saddles! Beats a trophy or ribbon any old day!
Posted by: Di | June 17, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Nice action shots. Poor calf. Our Rodeo is this week too.
Posted by: Randy | June 17, 2012 at 09:53 PM
A great way to spend a weekend. We are surrounded here by rodeo: Greeley Independence Rodeo and Cheyenne Frontier Days. Good entertainment.
Posted by: ann | June 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Great shots! What fun!!
Posted by: Bev | June 17, 2012 at 11:49 PM
I remember going to the rodeos as a kid ... sunburns and dirt and all!
Posted by: missing moments | June 18, 2012 at 01:16 PM
I have never been to a rodeo, but I am sure I would love it.
Posted by: Rose | June 18, 2012 at 08:03 PM