Rodeo action in Mineola

60th annual MFDR draws crowd

Posted 7/13/23

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Rodeo action in Mineola

60th annual MFDR draws crowd

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

This moment reminds one that in bull riding, split-second decisions matter. The rider and clowns managed to avoid any serious injuries Friday night at the 60th annual Mineola Fire Dept. Rodeo. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

2022 royalty helped make adjustments to the racing barrels in between the senior and junior divisions. Miss MFDR Mikayla Mitchell and Jr. Miss MFDR Kaetynn Santellan help Little Miss MFDR Layla Carrell back into the pickup bed. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

The steer wrestler let's you know they're done with a gesture and a sigh of relief. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Alisha Robison holds a napping Don Robison during his first rodeo Friday night. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Undeterred by a slow start, the barrel-racer closes strong around the final turn. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

This horse's patriotic posterior warranted an quick photo before riding into the arena. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

A decent crowd takes in the team roping competition. [see more sights and MFDR 2023 rodeo action]

Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023 1:39 am

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60th annual MFDR draws crowd

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