Dayton Rodeo begins
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
As his horse continues, Steer Wrestling competitor Colton Swearingen, of Cowlesville, New York gets ahold of his steer to try to bring it down Friday night at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
As his horse continues, Steer Wrestling competitor Colton Swearingen, of Cowlesville, New York gets ahold of his steer to try to bring it down Friday night at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Ranch Bronc rider David Clark, of Dayton, works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo. Participants in the event can earn points for costuming.
Ranch Bronc rider David Clark, of Dayton, works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo. Participants in the event can earn points for costuming.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Briar Dittmer, of Runnels, goes for a wild ride Friday evening during the Bareback Bronc riding event at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Briar Dittmer, of Runnels, goes for a wild ride Friday evening during the Bareback Bronc riding event at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Ranch Bronc rider Colton Ewing works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Ranch Bronc rider Colton Ewing works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Remington Canfield, of Ogallala, Nebraska, works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the Ranch Bronc event at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Remington Canfield, of Ogallala, Nebraska, works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the Ranch Bronc event at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Ranch Bronc Riding competitor Clayton Anderson has his ride come to a sudden stop Friday night during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Steer Wrestling competitor Tucker Allison dismounts his horse Friday night during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Steer Wrestling competitor Tucker Allison dismounts his horse Friday night during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Professional Rodeo Clown Gizmo McCracken entertains the crowd Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Professional Rodeo Clown Gizmo McCracken entertains the crowd Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
A group of children watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo Friday night from a spot along the fence.
A group of children watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo Friday night from a spot along the fence.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Brady Hicks, 2, of Farnhamville, adjusts his cap Friday night as he gets ready to watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo with his grandmother, Sandy Hicks, of Gowrie.
Brady Hicks, 2, of Farnhamville, adjusts his cap Friday night as he gets ready to watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo with his grandmother, Sandy Hicks, of Gowrie.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Willow Sandermeyer, 3, of Pomeroy, in her cowboy hat, boots and tutu, makes her way down the hill Friday evening to watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo with her family.
Willow Sandermeyer, 3, of Pomeroy, in her cowboy hat, boots and tutu, makes her way down the hill Friday evening to watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo with her family.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Brock Peterson, 12, of Harcourt, carries a tray of popcorn on his head Friday evening while selling the tasty treat at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Brock Peterson, 12, of Harcourt, carries a tray of popcorn on his head Friday evening while selling the tasty treat at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Haylie Roberts, 16, of Dayton, the Dayton Wrangler American Flag Carrier, proudly carries the flag Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Haylie Roberts, 16, of Dayton, the Dayton Wrangler American Flag Carrier, proudly carries the flag Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Members of the Dayton Rodeo Serpentine Riders show off their skills Friday evening at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
Members of the Dayton Rodeo Serpentine Riders show off their skills Friday evening at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
As his horse continues, Steer Wrestling competitor Colton Swearingen, of Cowlesville, New York gets ahold of his steer to try to bring it down Friday night at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Ranch Bronc rider David Clark, of Dayton, works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo. Participants in the event can earn points for costuming.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Briar Dittmer, of Runnels, goes for a wild ride Friday evening during the Bareback Bronc riding event at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Ranch Bronc rider Colton Ewing works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Remington Canfield, of Ogallala, Nebraska, works to stay on his horse Friday evening during the Ranch Bronc event at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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- -Messenger photo by Hans Madsen Ranch Bronc Riding competitor Clayton Anderson has his ride come to a sudden stop Friday night during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Steer Wrestling competitor Tucker Allison dismounts his horse Friday night during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Professional Rodeo Clown Gizmo McCracken entertains the crowd Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
A group of children watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo Friday night from a spot along the fence.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Brady Hicks, 2, of Farnhamville, adjusts his cap Friday night as he gets ready to watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo with his grandmother, Sandy Hicks, of Gowrie.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Willow Sandermeyer, 3, of Pomeroy, in her cowboy hat, boots and tutu, makes her way down the hill Friday evening to watch the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo with her family.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Brock Peterson, 12, of Harcourt, carries a tray of popcorn on his head Friday evening while selling the tasty treat at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Haylie Roberts, 16, of Dayton, the Dayton Wrangler American Flag Carrier, proudly carries the flag Friday evening during the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Members of the Dayton Rodeo Serpentine Riders show off their skills Friday evening at the annual Dayton Championship Rodeo.
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