Bronc riders take flight on the back on horses on Saturday afternoon for the second session of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo.
Athletes compete in the barrel racing events on Friday night, contestants circle three barrels as fast as they can showing their horsemanship and animals speed during the highly anticipated event.
The Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo opens with the playing of the National Anthem, as horse riders bring in the U.S. Flag alongside the Southern Ute tribal flag.
Bull riders wow the crowd as they broke out of the chutes on Saturday afternoon.
Tie down ropers work to quickly catch and tie calves on Saturday – riders quickly leave the box as calves get a head start; they dismount their horses and tie three hooves together as the crowd cheers them on.
Bull riders bust out of the chutes and hold on as long as they can on Friday at the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo.
Bull riders go head-to-head on Friday and Saturday; riders hang on as long as they can hoping to make the eight second times. This extreme sport is a favorite amongst spectators as the bulls buck and spin.
The Rodeo Clown entertains the crowd between event changes and throughout the event on Friday and Saturday.
Barrel racers take off to the finish line after looping the third and final barrel during Fridays events.
Southern Ute singers perform an honor song to kick off the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 18 during the kickoff of night one. Horse riders display the United States Flag and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe flag as the honor song is performed.
Breakaway riders swing their ropes before tossing them at calves, breakaway roping combines explosive speed, elite horsemanship, and precise rope handling.
Ladies' Breakaway contestants throw their ropes at calves during night one of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo.
Pickup riders help maintain the arena during the saddle bronc events on Friday evening, helping riders dismount safely and ensure the safety of the animals.
Pickup riders help maintain the arena during the saddle bronc events on Friday evening, helping riders dismount safely and ensure the safety of the animals.
Southern Ute Rodeo Queen, Tatum Bebo, addresses the crowd and shares her gratitude with the Burch family for their support in her role as the queen. Bebo has been selected to serve as the Southern Ute Rodeo Queen for an additional year, continuing her reign.
The Rodeo Working Group honored Southern Ute tribal members and their families for their achievements in Rodeo athletics – Robert Jefferson Jr., Rick Jefferson, Travis Taylor, Trent Taylor, Lance Taylor, and Anthony Cloud Burch were honored on Friday evening.
The Southern Ute Rodeo Queen, Tatum Bebo, alongside the Rodeo Working Group took time to honor the Burch family for their contributions and donations to Bebo – the family sponsored the making of Bebo’s saddle, the saddle is in memoriam of the late Anthony Cloud Burch.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute Malia White Thunder gives her introduction to the crowd during night one of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo. Miss Southern Ute Autumn Sage and Southern Ute Rodeo Queen Tatum Bebo also took time to greet the audience on opening night.
