Cody Nite Rodeo

Cody Wyoming and Rodeo are synonymous. When the fall round-ups

were over each year, The Big Horn Basin saw cowboys run cattle right through

Cody to the railhead across the river.

There was even bronc riding in the early 1900's in town on what is today Sheridan Avenue.Today's Stampede Park built in 1976 has competition every night from June through August

We went to the final Thursday evening rodeo as they end
in August. It was cold and windy but the rodeo was great!

Cody Covered Rodeo Stands waiting

for the fans...it's early.

Getting the field ready and a few early

cowboys stretching and tape wrists

A glimpse of the staging area in the rear of

the rodeo.

  

Just shootin' the bull before

the start of the rodeo

The Cody Nite Rodeo begins!

The shoots are prepared and loaded

with riders preparing to mount,with collar

protection and many wear helmets

instead of cowboy hats today for

added safety

Cowboy waiting his turn

The cowboy to the left with the

helmet is entering to ride the bull

to his immediate left

...and I thought my truck rode hard

Calf roping is more complex than

I ever thought. Who do you see?

Cowboy and calf?...the horse

is the cowboy's other cowboy.

Saddle Bronc riding came before

rodeos. Breaking and training

horses came before the entertainment.

8 seconds on the bronc is part of the qualifier. The cowboy's free

hand may not touch his equipment, his body, or the horse.

I'm so glad I was in the stands!

As we leave the Rodeo...

Oh, one more thing...I was getting fuel in Cody for the truck

and came upon some local advertising...

Can you read the sign?

It says

TAKE YOUR "MITT" OFF MY

LADY PARTS

Picture taken 08/29/2012

Our next visit in the Cody-Powell,Wyoming was

was very moving and revealing