A rodeo cowboy prays before his shot at bullriding during a competition in El Paso, Texas, in 1997. "Prayer is part of rodeo, especially bullriding," he said.
An evening at the Rodeo
Teen performers prepare, pray and hope for the best
photos by Billy Calzada
Left, a teen cowboy tapes his wrists and hands in preparation for his bull ride. Below, a poke
hangs on for his ride.
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