Dudley Edmondson

EYEWITNESS: BLACK COWBOYS & COWGIRLS

   
  
     
  
Just two of the many performers in the Bill Pickett Rodeo. I spoke with several of the cowboys and girls and they say that it is hard work. "You get hurt a lot" but they love what they do.
   
young cowboy entertains the crowd
   
This cowboy tries to perform one of the more dangerous acts of the rodeo by transistioning from his horse to the back of this steer and tying its legs in record time
     
  
A defiant steer that perhaps has a sense of humor by refusing to go along with the show leaving this cowboy empty handed. It is clear by the rider's face and those of the cowboys in background that this was not part of the show
   
In this particular event in the rodeo it is crucial the horse know that once the calf is roped it is his cue to put on the brakes. This horse did just that
   
This Cowgirl rides full out as she tries to win the womens barrel race event
     
  
A father shares a moment with his son after the show on the back of his horse