Photos: 2019 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Day 2
The 2019 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo has been a mainstay of Tucson annually since 1925. The historic rodeo brings cowboys from around the country to compete in bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team, tie-down and barrel racing. The mens events are sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association. Women’s barrel racing is sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.
For more information about events, tickets and results, go to tucsonrodeo.com
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Clint Laye, left, and Ty Taypotat use the chutes to get limbered up before climbing on to a bucking horse in the bareback competition at the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Andy Pedrana gets crosswise of Queen Molly, earning a DQ in bareback riding in the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tristan Mize gets hammered by Make My Day after losing his seat right out of the chute in bull riding for the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mitch Pollock tests the stirrups of his saddle as the prepares for the saddle bronc event on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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George Taylor CEO of the PRCA, center, talks with Steven Dent as he loosens up for the upcoming bareback riding event at the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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George Taylor CEO of the PRCA makes the rounds behind the chutes before the start of the day's events for the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ty Breuer earns 86 points for his eight seconds on Never Before in bareback riding for the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Harry Ash goes airborne, getting tossed by Long Ago in bareback riding at the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Justin Wilson has temporary control of his steer, but couldn't complete the throw during his run at steer wrestling on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Crop Circle takes a big leap out of the chute, but Mitch Pollock hangs on for 78 points during the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Denver Roy latches onto his steer, but it takes 35 seconds to throw him on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Spencer Wright rides Nutrena's Red Man into first place with 85.5 points in saddle bronc on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ty Baker heads for his steer during tie down roping for the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Cheyenne Wimberley turns on the last barrel during her run on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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The three bullfighters and rodeo clown John Harrison gather for a moment before the serious work begins - getting chased by angry bulls - on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tyler Bingham rides Deposit Slip to 72 points during bull riding at the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tim Bingham comes down awkwardly after being thrown by Twizzler during the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Dawson Shannon loses his seat as the bull he's drawn falls to the dirt on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Lex Oakley ends up on the wrong end of Shooting Stars as he gets tossed before eight seconds during the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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One of the bullfighters cuts it a little close while distracting a bull on the second day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Sunday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Galleries of each day of 2019 Rodeo Week in Tucson. Photos by Arizona Daily Star staff photographers.
He's looking forward to spending more time here next year after this year's trip gets cut short.