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La Fiesta de los Vaqueros

Rodeo photo roundup (2010)

  • Stetson Herrera, of Magdalena, NM, loses his seat on Comanche Moon on on the second day of the 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comStetson Herrera, of Magdalena, NM, loses his seat on Comanche Moon on on the second day of the 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
  • Welcome to the 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comWelcome to the 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
  • Luke Creasy, of Brownfield, AB on Dreamcicle.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comLuke Creasy, of Brownfield, AB on Dreamcicle.
  • Steer wrestling on on the fourth day of competition at the 85th annual Tucson Rodeo.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comSteer wrestling on on the fourth day of competition at the 85th annual Tucson Rodeo.
  • Casey Colletti, Pueblo, CO
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCasey Colletti, Pueblo, CO
  • Clayton Tuchscherer, of Cortaro, AZ.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comClayton Tuchscherer, of Cortaro, AZ.
  • Team roping on the fifth day of competition at the 85th annual Tucson Rodeo.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comTeam roping on the fifth day of competition at the 85th annual Tucson Rodeo.
  • Jason Havens, Prineville, OR.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comJason Havens, Prineville, OR.
  • Matt Lait, of Balzac, AB on Deadwood.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comMatt Lait, of Balzac, AB on Deadwood.
  • Shawn Shulz, of Farmington, NM.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comShawn Shulz, of Farmington, NM.
  • J.R. Berg, Marwayne, AB on Smoke Signal.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comJ.R. Berg, Marwayne, AB on Smoke Signal.
  • Tanner Houston of Tucson.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comTanner Houston of Tucson.
  • Matt Lait, of Balzac, AB, sees some hang-time during the final performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comMatt Lait, of Balzac, AB, sees some hang-time during the final performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
  • Angie Meadors of Blanchard, OK.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comAngie Meadors of Blanchard, OK.
  • Will Wakley, of Malad, ID on Black Diablo.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comWill Wakley, of Malad, ID on Black Diablo.
  • Mike Moore, of Kankakee, IL on Summer Wages.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comMike Moore, of Kankakee, IL on Summer Wages.
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  • Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.com
  • Brendan Averett, of Lake Charles, LA.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comBrendan Averett, of Lake Charles, LA.
  • Brendan Averett, of Lake Charles, LA, a few seconds later.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comBrendan Averett, of Lake Charles, LA, a few seconds later.
  • Sam Wilson, of East Bernard, TX.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comSam Wilson, of East Bernard, TX.
  • A rodeo clown takes the hit to protect Sean Case, of White Sulphur Springs.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comA rodeo clown takes the hit to protect Sean Case, of White Sulphur Springs.
  • Steve Woolsey, of Payson, UT.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comSteve Woolsey, of Payson, UT.
  • Cody Whitney, of Asher, OK, gets tangled with his bull and thrown around for several seconds.  Whitney suffered contusions and lacerations, but no permanent damage.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCody Whitney, of Asher, OK, gets tangled with his bull and thrown around for several seconds. Whitney suffered contusions and lacerations, but no permanent damage.
  • Cody Whitney, of Asher, OK, gets entangled in his bull and thrown around for several seconds.  Whitney suffered contusions and lacerations, but no permanent damage.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCody Whitney, of Asher, OK, gets entangled in his bull and thrown around for several seconds. Whitney suffered contusions and lacerations, but no permanent damage.
  • Cody Whitney gets helped to the safety of the arena's edge.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCody Whitney gets helped to the safety of the arena's edge.
  • Dave Samsel of Stephenville, TX, enjoys some springtime air.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comDave Samsel of Stephenville, TX, enjoys some springtime air.
  • Mike Moore, of Kankakee, IL, takes a ride on Iron Clad during the last performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comMike Moore, of Kankakee, IL, takes a ride on Iron Clad during the last performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
  • Steve Woolsey, of Payson, UT.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comSteve Woolsey, of Payson, UT.
  • Craig Begay, of Rough Rock, AZ, loses his grip on Powerplay during the final performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCraig Begay, of Rough Rock, AZ, loses his grip on Powerplay during the final performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
  • Cole Hermanson, of Mandan, ND, waits for his score in the bull riding arena on during the final performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Hermanson ended with an 88 on the day.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCole Hermanson, of Mandan, ND, waits for his score in the bull riding arena on during the final performance of Tucson's 85th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Hermanson ended with an 88 on the day.

Cowboys, cowgirls and fans have celebrated La Fiesta de los Vaqueros for 85 years. The Tucson Rodeo has grown to be one the the top 25 in North America. Photographer Will Seberger was on the scene, getting dusty and muddy so you don't have to.

Rodeo events include bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down and team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing.

Be sure to click to enlarge the photos (right).

Rodeo panorama

No way you're climbing on a bucking bronco? Zoom in for a view of the stands from the center of the arena at the Tucson Rodeo.

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