A Different Perspective
Everything looks different from above. Everything feels different from above. There is amazing and powerful energy that comes off the animals as they moved through the maze of pens, gates, and chutes. The whole Chute Seat area moved as the bulls came in.
Organizing bulls
A job I would love to have! As a bull lover, I spent at least a third of my time looking backwards to the bulls. Watching them sort and move the bulls through the back pens, and observing the bulls who are so relaxed they are laying down and then others who can't stay still for a second.
Cowboy Prep
I enjoyed watching different Cowboys as they warmed up and put their ropes on their bulls. Here is Cody Nance putting his rope on No Doubt.
Behind the Scenes
Here is TV host Craig Hummer and commentator Ty Murray. So close we could almost reach out and touch them. Reporter Leah Garcia ran by several times on her way around the chutes. It was interesting to see a little of the work that goes in to the TV broadcast.
Prep in the Chutes
Here JB Mauney waits to get on Trips. All the focus is on him - from Leah and the TV camera, to the stock contractor and fellow riders waiting to assist. When it all comes down to it, it's more than the cowboy and the bull.
Power in Motion
Here is a shot of Kody Lostroh leaving the chute on Exotic Justin. In the chute seats you feel the strength and power of the bulls as they leave the chute. All of the cowboys actually jump back to avoid being kicked by the exiting bull, and at least six times we were hit with dirt and "atmosphere" from the powerful kick of the mighty beasts.
Bull Crush
King Lopez impressed me so much, watching him from above. He is a handsome bull, regal and powerful. Don't tell the others, but I think he is my new bull crush.
A Special Moment
Fabiano Vieria removed his hat and prayed over Who Dat before his ride. This moment touched my heart and everything around me seemed to quiet, as I watched.
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