Ogden Rodeo Highlights

One of the best parts about being a photographer in Ogden is shooting photos at the annual Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo. I spent a bit more time this year shooting video and shooting behind the scenes. Here are some of the highlights from the past week.

Doug Aldridge of Carthage, Mo. heads out of the chute during the saddle bronc riding competition as the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo kicks off at Pioneer Stadium on Monday, July 20, 2015.
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Anthony Thomas of Australia tightens his boots before the start of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo  at Pioneer Stadium on Monday, July 20, 2015.
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Lon Danley of Tularosa, N.M. tries to hold on for eight seconds during the third night of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo continued on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
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The fourth night of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo returned to the Ogden Pioneer Stadium on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
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Children wait in the stock chutes for the mutton bustin to start during the fourth night of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
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Jake Void of Ponoka, Alberta flies off his horse and sails to a first place score in the bareback riding competition during the third night of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo at Ogden Pioneer Stadium on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
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Timmi Ward waters her horse in the Ogden River behind the Pioneer Stadium with her nephew, Carver Ward, before the fourth night of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Ward competed in the barrel racing later in the evening.
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A mutton buster clings to the side of his sheep as they head out of the chute during the fourth night of the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
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