Celebrating the 101st Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Rodeo

Friday - September 22, 2023 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
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Jube Baker and Levi Whitley help to bring in a horse during bronc riding on Friday night.
Southern Ute tribal member Jube Baker adjusts the bridle on his horse ahead of Friday night’s rodeo at the Southern Ute fairgrounds.
Levi Whitley brings in the American Flag on horseback during the opening ceremonies for the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo.
Strong showing for a bronc rider coming out of the gate during rodeo competition at the Sky Ute fairgrounds.
A local bronc rider gives a good performance at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds during the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo.
Bull riders take turns at achieving a qualified ride during the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 15. Cowboys from surrounding areas attended this year’s rodeo, bull riders showcase their skills vying for prize money each night.
Bull riders and bull fighters work together to ensure safety throughout the duration of the rodeo.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
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The Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo returned to Ignacio again this year, presented by the Southern Ute Cultural Department. Keeping with tradition, the rodeo ran for two consecutive nights from Friday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 16 and featured everything from bull riding to barrel racing, and of course mutton busting for the more adventurous youth.  

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