Ritzville Rodeo crowns champions across events
A saddle bronc rider battles to stay centered as his horse bucks across the arena during the final night of the Ritzville Rodeo on Saturday.
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A mounted shooting competitor races through the arena while firing at balloon targets during the Ritzville Rodeo on Saturday.
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A steer wrestler leaps from his horse and reaches for a steer during competition Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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Wild Card Trick Riders, ages 9 and 10, stand atop their racing horses while clasping hands during a performance Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A cowboy twirls his rope while preparing for a steer wrestling run Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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After roping his steer, a cowboy rushes to secure three legs together as the clock continues to run Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A saddle bronc rider digs in for an eight-second ride during the final night of the Ritzville Rodeo on Saturday.
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A cowgirl focuses on the gate moments before competing in team roping Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A Wild Card Trick Rider hangs alongside her galloping horse during a daring performance Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A Wild Card Trick Rider hangs alongside her galloping horse during a daring performance Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A breakaway roper swings her loop as she races after a calf Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A competitor settles into the saddle and prepares for a steer wrestling run Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A saddle bronc rider hangs on as his horse launches into another buck Saturday night at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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A mounted shooting competitor switches from her pistol to a rifle as she continues targeting balloons during competition Saturday at the Ritzville Rodeo.
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RITZVILLE — From lightning-fast roping runs to crowd-pleasing bronc rides, competitors put on a show Friday and Saturday night at the Ritzville Rodeo as champions were crowned across a full slate of rodeo events.
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