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Rodeo

Eight seconds & the roar of the chute

Rooted in real ranch work, tie-down roping demands a lightning throw, a fast dismount, and a well-trained horse.

Often called the sport's signature discipline, saddle bronc riding prizes rhythm and grace over brute strength.

Once cowboys taped their own ribs and rode on; now traveling medical crews are changing how the sport treats injury.

For small Wyoming communities, a summer rodeo can mean the difference between a good year and a lean one.

Behind the face paint and baggy jeans stands the bullfighter — the athlete whose real job is saving riders' lives.

More ambassador than beauty contestant, the rodeo queen must ride hard, speak well, and know the sport cold.