Rodeo Time

In the arena dust and fading sunlight of Western Colorado’s rodeo grounds, generations of tradition come alive through feats of skill, determination, and raw courage. This ongoing photographic series documents the heart and grit of our region’s rodeo culture.

These images capture the intense partnership between rider and animal, the split-second decisions that define success or failure, and the quiet moments of preparation before each explosive burst of action. Through careful timing and positioning, I’ve worked to reveal both the dramatic intensity of competition and the deeper story of a Western heritage that continues to thrive.

From the concentrated focus of a barrel racer pivoting around the final turn to the suspended moment when a bull rider commits to their eight-second battle, each photograph in this collection celebrates the spirit, skill, and unwavering determination that defines rodeo. These images honor not just the competitors, but the entire rodeo community – the stock contractors, the volunteers, and the families who keep this quintessential Western tradition alive.