Ritzville Rodeo celebrates 54 years
One of the Wild Card Trick Riders stands on her horse as she presents the American Flag during the National Anthem at the Ritzville Rodeo on Aug. 30.
NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
One of the calf ropers catches his calf at the Ritzville Rodeo Aug. 30.
A cowboy ties his calf down during the calf roping event. The calf must stay tied for six seconds for qualifying time.
Members of the audience dressed in pink for the Ritzville Rodeo on Aug. 30. The theme of Friday night's performance was “tough enough to wear pink” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
One of the Wild Card Trick Riders stands on her horse during the team’s performance. There are four young women ranging from 11 to 15 years old.
One of the cowgirls catches her calf during the breakaway event at the Ritzville Rodeo on Aug. 30.
One of the bareback riders whips around on his horse at the Ritzville Rodeo on Aug. 30. There were only two qualifying riders for bareback at the Friday night rodeo.
A cowboy and cowgirl qualify for team roping at the Ritzville Rodeo on Aug. 30. Team roping requires a pair to catch the head of a calf and the back legs.
A cowboy tries to ride a bull at the Ritzville rodeo Aug. 30. There were no qualifying bull riders at Friday night’s rodeo.
RITZVILLE – The sounds of cheering, the cracking of pop cans and pools of pink shirts and cowboy hats fill the stands.
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