A contestant of the Mutton Busting competition clings to her lamb as it comes out of the chute during the Rodeo de Santa Fe. The Rodeo runs through June the 24 at the Rodeo Grounds in Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Santa Fe County Queen Sara Czmyrid watches the Mutton Busting competition at the Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
A cowgirl pushes her horse hard during the barrel race portion of the Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Miss Rodeo New Mexico Danika Jackson leads the opening procession of riders at the 63rd annual Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Cowboys at sunset. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Bull riding is one of the many categories cowboys compete in at the Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Bull riding at the Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
A cowboy holds on during his bareback ride. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Cowboys wait their turn to compete in the second bull riding go round. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Rodeo Clown Timber Tuckness has the job of entertaining the crowd and distracting the bulls. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
