Gallery: Flagstaff Pro Rodeo comes to a close after big weekend
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Jake Bacon
Chief Photographer
The Flagstaff Pro Rodeo took place over the weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Local Hero
Wyatt Nez rides a bull named William James on Saturday night at the end of the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo. Nez’s ride scored 88, giving the Flagstaff local the winning ride for the night in the closing moments of the three-day rodeo at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Winner Winner
Wyatt Nez rides a bull named William James on Saturday night at the end of the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo. Nez won the event during the closing moments of the three-day rodeo at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Local Hero
Wyatt Nez, who went to Flagstaff High School, rides a bull named William James on Saturday night at the end of the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.Â
Rodeo Love
Michael Van Cleave shares a kiss with his girlfriend Alexandra Foisy while wrapped in the flag Saturday night at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Mounted Shooting
Dylan Lawson competes in the mounted shooting event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday night at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Mounted Shooting
Erika Tippett competes Saturday night in the mounted shooting event during the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Mounted Shooting
Erika Tippett competes in the mounted shooting event during the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo in June.
Mounted Shooting
Callie Lowe competes in the mounted shooting event Saturday night at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Flagstaff Pro Rodeo
Jim Cowen from the FROG-X parachute team carries the flag into the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday night.
Rodeo Welcome
Jim Cowen from the FROG-X parachute team carries the flag into the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday evening.
Making an Entrance
Shawn Chamlee with the FROG-X parachute team jumps into the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday night carrying the POW MIA flag.
Making an Entrance
Shawn Chamlee with the FROG-X parachute team jumps into the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday night carrying the POW MIA flag.
Jumping Into The Rodeo
Steffen Embry with the FROG-X parachute team jumps into the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday night.
Bareback Riding
Matthew Tuni from Dennehotso, Ariz., rides a horse named Sippin� on Fire Saturday night during the bareback riding event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Bareback Riding
Matthew Tuni from Dennehotso, Ariz., rides a horse named Sippin� on Fire Saturday night during the bareback riding event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Bareback Riding
Matthew Tuni from Dennehotso, Ariz., rides a horse named Sippin� on Fire during the bareback riding event at the 2024 Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Bareback Riding
Matthew Tuni from Dennehotso, Ariz., rides a horse named Sippin� on Fire Saturday during the bareback riding event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Rodeo Fun
Evan Betony from Tonalea, Ariz., competes while riding a horse called Apple Pie in the bareback riding event Saturday evening during the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Hold Tight
Evan Betony from Tonalea competes riding a horse called Apple Pie in the bareback riding event at the 2024 Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Ride to Remember
Evan Betony, from Tonalea competes riding a horse called Apple Pie in the bareback riding event Saturday at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Here We Go!
Evan Betony, from Tonalea, Ariz., competes riding a horse called Apple Pie in the bareback riding event Saturday at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo from Witmann, Ariz., leaves the saddle Saturday night while competing in the steer wrestling event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo from Witmann is carried by the steer as he works to plant his feet and stop the run during the steer wrestling event Saturday at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo from Witmann, Ariz., works to turn the head of the steer during the steer wrestling event Saturday evening at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo grabs hold of a steer's horns as he works to turn its head and bring it to the ground during the steer wrestling event Saturday at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo from Witmann, Ariz., strides to get ahead of the steer as he works to turn its head and bring it to the ground during the steer wrestling event Saturday evening at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo from Witmann turns the head of a steer to bring it to the ground during the steer wrestling event Saturday at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
McLane Arballo from Witmann turns the head of a steer to bring it to the ground during the steer wrestling event Saturday at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling
Justin Simon from Florence leaves the saddle to grab the steer during the steer wrestling event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday evening.
Steer Wrestling
Justin Simon from Florence overshoots the steer as it unexpectedly put the brakes on its run during the steer wrestling event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday evening.
Steer Wrestling
Justin Simon from Florence comes down in front of the steer after it unexpectedly slowed its run during the steer wrestling event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday evening.
Steer Wrestling
Justin Simon from Florence gets a face full of arena dirt after missing the target during the steer wrestling event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Saturday night.
Barrel Racing
Megan Albrecht makes the turn while competing in the barrel racing event during the 2024 Flagstaff Pro Rodeo at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Barrel Racing
Megan Albrecht makes the turn Saturday night while competing in barrel racing at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo.
Holding On for a Buckle
Bobby Batterton IV., 6, holds on with a vice-like grip Saturday night during the mutton bustin' event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo. Bobby went on to win the event and take home the buckle. It was his first time mutton bustin'.
Hold Fast
Bobby Batterton IV., 6, holds on with a vice-like grip Saturday night during the mutton bustin' event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo. Bobby went on to win the event and take home the buckle.
Mutton Bustin' Winner
Rodeo announcer Anthony Lucia points to the capacity stands Saturday night as he talks with Bobby Batterton IV, the winner of the mutton bustin' event at the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo. It was his first time mutton bustin' and he went home with the buckle.
Jake Bacon
Chief Photographer
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