Thursday, March 15, 2012

Ranch Rodeo Day - Yee Haw!


Wild Cow Milking

Wild Cow Milking



Relay





A great day at the Central Florida Fair - We went there to see the Ranch Rodeo primarily, not eat junk food and ride the rides. Ranch Rodeo is different from the traditional rodeo in that the events are similar to what the real cowboys do every day on the ranch. Teams from the different ranches or counties participate in five events that showcase their everyday skills on the ranch. Each team participates in Calf Branding (using chalk only for the branding), Mugging, Cattle Sorting, Relay Race around barrels, and Wild Cow Milking. It was extremely challenging to try to follow the action with the camera. There are calves and five team members on horses trying to separate the calf with the selected number on his back. The second challenge was the busy background with spectators, vehicles, and stadium light poles. I didn't get the iconic shot of the calf running towards the camera and the cowboy about to lasso him. But, I think I caught some action shots.

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