Photos: Opening day of the 95th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
The first day of events are in the books at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, February 15, 2020.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Reed Neely gets his stirrups just right, preparing for his ride in the saddle bronc event on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Gunner Conklin comes down awkwardly on his head and neck after being tossed by Ring Master in bull riding on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz. Conklin and was stretched out of the arena.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Ali Anton urges her horse to the barrel racing finish line on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
J.C. Mortensen comes down face first after being tossed by Movie Madness in bareback riding on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Rylan Wright crawls out of danger after losing his battle with Butterfly Flip in bull riding on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Clayton Tuchscherer drags down his steer despite throwing a boot on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
A rider powders down his straps, retting ready for the first day of events at the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Lucas Samaniego gets loosened up for his ride in the bareback event on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Bull rider Chris Bechthold prepares his gear just before the kick off events on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Donna Carbajal stays connected next to one of the clown props behind the chutes on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
A bareback bronc waits in the chutes just before the start of the event on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Satin Sheets gets airborne but can't dislodge Lucas Samaniego, who earned 70 points for the ride, on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Clayton Biglow gets nearly upside down staying on Nutrina's Black Fury on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Ty Talsma kicks up the dust in dragging down his steer in 7.1 seconds on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Wyatt Smith loses his grip on the steer, and the points, on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
A heeler draws a bead on his target in team roping on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Jay Joaquin bails off of Chisum Trail, but not before earning 77 pints in saddle bronc on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Clown John Harrison performs his take on rhythm gymnastics for the crowd on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Treg Schaack has run down his steer in tie-down roping on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Bull fighter Dusty Tuckness has to lay on hands in dealing with Speechless after he tossed rider Dugan Black on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Abe Landeros flies off of Record Racks Wing Span for no score on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Tristan O'Neal bangs heads with his ride Record Rack's High Bender losing out on the points on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Kyle Eaton gets helicoptered around by Twizzler on day one of the 95th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, February 15, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Each day of rodeo action from the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo and the Tucson Rodeo Parade, plus some black and white archive p…
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