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Payson Rodeo - The World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo

By Judy Hedding, About.com

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Saddle Bronc Riding

Payson Rodeo

Saddle Bronc Riding at the Payson Rodeo

©Judy Hedding
A cowboy in the saddle bronc riding event mounts the bronc in a particular position, and is then released from the chute. Style and time both count as judges award points to the cowboys who stay on the bronc for at least 8 seconds.

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