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Ellensburg Rodeo
The Ellensburg Rodeo banged out of the chute for another run during Labor Day weekend, drawing crowds and delivering everything promoters promised. Despite the relentless Ellensburg wind, the usual array of bumps, bruises and blackouts (along with a bull who managed to climb the fence for a brief escape), everybody went home happy.
After this, it got ugly
Dignitaries rode out in smooth style during opening ceremonies at the Ellensburg Rodeo. But when they let the broncs and bulls loose, it got a little bumpy. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Check that clock
Bullriders at the Ellensburg Rodeo didn’t have much time to check their watches, but they’re hoping they hit eight seconds before time stands still altogether. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Easy loader
John Payne, the One-Armed Bandit, entertained crowds at the Ellensburg Rodeo. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Flat-out
Bronc riders laid out everything they had during the Ellensburg Rodeo.(SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Giving a bull wings
The Ellensburg Rodeo was flying high enough that nobody should have had any beefs — though this frustrated bull might have had some. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
High steaks
Zigging when he should have zagged, this angry bull left himself up for just about anything ... including the meat locker. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
I gotcha
Ellensburg Rodeo calf-roping delighted the crowd. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
I want my mom!
The Ellensburg Rodeo’s colt race sent youngsters scurrying across the arena to get back their mothers. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Little hang-up
Eight seconds or no, when your ride is done, don’t overlook that dismount. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Making a pitch
Broncs did their best to dissuade riders at the Ellensburg Rodeo. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Outta the gun ...
Bronc-riding events took off like a shot at the Ellensburg Rodeo. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Pile-driver
When two tons of bull dive in, nobody wants to be where he lands. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Pushin’ too hard
When they pull out the horns, it’s time to scramble on out of there. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
Standing room only
Even horses had to wait in line at the Ellensburg Rodeo, which — despite gusty winds and all-you-can-eat dust and grit —drew large crowds again this year. Events continue through Monday. (JOHN TAYLOR/North Country Rider)
THAT'S what we’re talking about!
Bull-riding events had audiences — and particpants — coming out of their seats during the Ellensburg Rodeo. (SAMANTHA MILBREDT/North Country Rider)
