Taking photos at a Rodeo...have you ever been to one?

Oh I love rodeos! Been going to them since I was real little. MOstly like the bull riders and the clowns . The clowns have to be very careful not to get hooked by the bulls or kicked by the horses. Ya might think the clowns are dumb and funny . there is a lot of work into being a rodeo clown, Hard work also in being a rider they have to practice at it all the time also watch out they dont get mashed in the shuts. was at a rodeo in Slat Lake City Utah once and the feller got smashed in the shut before they opened the gate the horse just kept raring up and falling against the rails. When they fianlly got the gate open and the horse out the feller just lay there they took him to the hospital later we found he had some broken bones but would be ok. Dont know if you have ever heard of Rex Allen and his horse Koko they used to preform at rodeos years ago and was amazing to see what Rex had Koko do . I also went behind the scene to met and shake hands with Rex oh what fun that was and Koko wa so beautiful got to pet him too. So glad you got to do that expeirence nothing like it in the world. Now its hard for me to get to a rodeo or a bull riding event for they have them wehre they have so much traffic no one here wants to go. I miss the rodeos

I went to a rodeo with my family when we were on vacation in Montana 30+ years ago. I loved the barrel races and some of the other equestrian events. But I was absolutely sickened by the bronco busting and bull riding events. I spent a majority of that day crying for those poor horses and bulls with huge scars along their sides from being gored by spurs. Then watching a bull riding event and one of the bulls thrashed so violently he broke his own leg.. it was so horrific. Of course this was before animal rights were much of an issue. But I just could never bring myself to watch another rodeo. Sorry, I don't mean to put a damper on your fun and I know things are a bit different today but I don't think I could watch another rodeo without those old images running thru my head. It was an extremely traumatic event for me. I'm glad the one you went to the organization was concerned for the well being of the animals. Things have improved over the years. In that case it would be very exciting and fun for kids and adults alike. I do remember the atmosphere was fun and positively electric. But as far as animal shows go, I'm limited to the county fairs where the biggest hog and prettiest sheep gets the prize! LOL

We always used to go to the rodeos when we were growing up, I havnt been to one in many years though..It was a great environment and entertainment everywhere..But I have seen a dark side also, the cruelty of animals and how they try and hide it..

Our Strawberry Festival every years has a rodeo come in. We went last year and enjoyed it very much. I grew up on a farm, and we had horses, cattle, chickens, etc. but my kids have never been close to the bigger animals. My son had a blast and the rodeo clown was great! I have heard people say the animals are mistreated, but from what I have seen over the years, rodeo animals are always in well taken care of condition. If they don't have their livestock, then they wouldn't have a rodeo to run. I attached a photo I took of my son and rodeo clown.

Hi. Here in our little town, we've had 3 rodeos, and all three rodeos have been a blast... We love goinging, we take our children as well, they enjoy it. We also take us two big chilli bins full of food and drinks/water, so theres no need to spend money on food... We always enjoy the rodeo when the circuit comes here once a year...

As a Brit I have never been to rodeo but I have seen plenty portrayed on TV and they look quite exciting. If I ever get the chance to visit America it would certainly be something I would like to experience - if only because it is one of those images that is always presented of rural America.

I work at my local rodeo. www.sidneyrodeo.us for info. July 29- Aug. 2, 2008 is the 85th annual one.

Good photo and a great shot. I like rodeos. I know some think they are abusive to animals and sometimes they are. But in today's world of animal rights activists there is greater monitoring of how animals at rodeos are treated.

Rodeos these days neat...they are not what you would expect after talking to people running them. Animals are treated better than years ago. Some still may be unfairly treated but animals rights activists keep a close eye on things. I liked the photo it was a good shot.