Like any other athlete, this cowboy knows that if he wants to minimize the chance of injury, he must first stretch before he gets on a bull. This photo was taken during the Professional Bullriders Competition at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.
These bullfighters are taking a break during the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.
This cowboy is preparing to get on the bull that will take him out of the chute and into the arena at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.
This was part of the opening ceremonies of the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.
Washington State Fair Board of Directors member Jerry Larson was in attendance at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.
The bullfighters are having a great time in the arena at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007. Pictured behind them is the cage that contest winners were able to sit in and watch the action at ground level.
KMPS morning show DJ Ichabod Caine is part of the action in the arena at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.
This bull and rider have part ways in this round of the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.