"Well, it's bulls and blood | It's dust and mud | It's the roar of a Sunday crowd | It's the white in his knuckles | The gold in the buckle | He'll win the next go 'round | It's boots and chaps | It's cowboy hats | It's spurs and lattigo | It's the ropes and the reins | And the joy and the pain | And they call the thing rodeo." On a rainy Saturday morning those lyrics, and that song, ran through my head as I prayed things would let up and the rodeo in Kelliher would be a go for the evening! To my luck, things worked out perfectly. Things went on as planned, and I didn't get rained out!!! Even though the clouds looked pretty scary. I was very glad that all who were to participate in putting it all on were willing to come out and do it in the muck. The evening was amazing with excellent performances from all involved! The pick up riders did a good job getting everyone off safely and where they needed to be. Through the mess and muck they got to the right spots which was great to see. It was very interesting to watch everyone try and get the job done through all the mud, and water. Everyone put their best efforts in, and gave it their all. Which from a spectator's point of view made for one very interest show to take in on the early Saturday evening. The best part about this rodeo was the fact that I got to take in my favorite event... The bull riding! I did not get rained out, and I was very happy to watch the bulls give it their all during the events. Some very fine looking, well at least to me, bulls came out to do the job. My favorite picture of the day was of one speckled bull at the end of his ride. He just seemed so proud of himself. I love the bulls. They are amazing animals. Most think I am crazy for it, but they just warm up a certain soft spot that no other animal in the rodeo can seem to steal. All in all it was a great evening! As always Kelliher delivered a great time. The people who put on the rodeo are great, hard working people, and they deserve recognition for keeping the tradition alive in the small town. I am very glad to live so close to this town, and this event. I always make sure to make this rodeo every year, and it is always worth it!
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