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American traditions at the rodeo { 27 images } Created 18 Aug 2013

Dozens of cowboys and cowgirls test their horseback skills through bull riding, roping, barrel racing and pole bending during the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo on the Fourth of July.

In a tradition first established by the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County – a horseback patrol group trained in search, rescue and first aid – in 1942, the Woodside Junior Rodeo draws hundreds of participants and spectators to every year on the Fourth of July.

Youth participants celebrate their Western Heritage by testing their knowledge and respect for their horses during a series of events organized by the Northern California Junior Rodeo Association. The term rodeo originally referred to the "roundup" of wild herds of cattle.
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  • A cowboy rides a bull just after the gate is opened at the 62nd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
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  • Spectators watch as The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County, center left, greets guests during a grand entry at the annual junior rodeo in Woodside.
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  • The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County enters the show arena to greet guests during a grand entry at the annual junior rodeo.
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  • Cowboys and cowgirls competing in the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo remove their hats during the national anthem.
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  • A participant in the breakaway roping category swings his rope towards his moving target during the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo
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  • A reflection from the judges stand shows an arena official waving a flag, bottom left, as a contestant jets after a calf, top right, during a roping event at the 62nd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
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  • Contestants line up at the entrance to the arena before taking the stage for their events.
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  • Clay Wheeler, 7 1/2 years-old, shows off his cowboy look at the 62nd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
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  • Spectators enjoy the rodeo from a safe distance.
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  • Cody Russell of Oakdale, CA said that he wears a glove reading "Ride with Pride" during his calf riding competitions to symbolize his love of the sport at the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
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  • A young bull rider bets bucked off his bull during competition at the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo
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  • Horses and their riders wait in the shade before taking to the arena for their events. Other contestants perch on the rails to get a better look at rodeo action.
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  • A breakaway roping contestent tries to rope a steer after he chases after it.
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  • Dust flies as a barrel racing contestant comes to a near stop after competing in the event.
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  • After completing her run in pole bending, a contestant sprints to the finish line to record the fastest possible time.
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  • Colorful flags, cowboy hats and patriotic decorations abound at the 62nd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo on the Fourth of July.
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  • Ella Smith of Santa Cruz, CA tries her hand at roping while watching the rodeo.
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  • A barrel racing contestant sprints to the finish line during the rodeo.
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  • Calf riders get ready to compete in their event.
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  • One young cowboy wears fancy boots with spurs and other embellishments at the 62nd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
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  • In the final push, a barrel racer urges her horse to give it all as she speeds to the finish line during the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
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  • Two cowgirls sit on the sidelines to watch the rodeo during the 63rd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo
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