TUCSON RODEO - DAY 8

A desert sunrise, yesterday at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds

These next two pictures are of Sandy, a member of the Quadrille de los Mujeres, a ladies precision drill team. She and her friend in the background, who's name I didn't get, came by the trailer before the rodeo performance began. Patty had a chance to talk with Sandy, and I mentioned that if she stopped on her horse, I would get a picture to post on the blog. Sure enough, they stopped on their way into the arena, and I also got a picture of Sandy riding in the warm up area behind our trailer.

In the 6 years that we have been here at the Tucson Rodeo, these gals have entertained the crowds each year, and even though we have only caught a glimpse of their performances, they are truly spectacular. Thanks Sandy, for stopping to pose on your horse.

This last shot is a cowboy and his son. Trevor Brazille is without a doubt, the superstar of Pro Rodeo. He is the reigning all around, world champion. His career earnings are in the 2 million dollar range, and he is the best of the best. Just like any sport, pro rodeo has it's die hard fans, and this guy is well know to all that follow the rodeo action. I got this shot at the gate behind our trailer, while Trevor rides towards the arena with his son. Earlier in the day, we watched this little guy walking behind his mom, twirling a rope over his head, and expertly catching one of mom's feet when he threw the rope. As the saying goes - "Like father, like son".

Today is our final day of work here at the Tucson Rodeo, and unfortunately, the rain started last night. As of right now, it has stopped, and with any luck, it will hold off for the rest of the day. The other bad news, is that the temperatures have dropped, with the high today around 50, and the low tonight in the high 20's. We'll see how many die hards brave the inclement weather, for this last day of rodeo action.