Lucchese Cogdell stays focused as cutting, horse Bentley Boone demonstrates his athleticism during the 6th annual Caught in the Crossfire horse-cutting event, Friday, July 14, at the Sky Ute Downs in Ignacio, Colo. Top placers qualify to compete for a standing for world champ in Fort Worth, TX, December 17.

Colette Benson and cutting horse, Memorey patiently wait for the cow to make a move during the 6th annual horse cutting at the Sky Ute Downs, Friday, July 14.

Dr. Gerald Dorros, and cutting horse, Cat in White Nikes make their way through the cattle in search of their next opponent at the Sky Ute Downs, Friday, July 14, for the 6th annual Caught in the Crossfire rodeo event.

Lucid Felicity, a cutting horse, patiently waits as Mary Lattimore stares down the cow during her run at the 6th annual Caught in the Crossfire held at the Sky Ute Downs, Friday, July 14.

Photo Credit: Maria Rivera | The Southern Ute Drum