June 25, 2023·Mike Adams·Comments Off on Photojournalism: Aiken Pro Rodeo
AIKEN – An International Pro Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeo stopped at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds June 23-24. It includes eight standard events that counted toward World Championship titles.
The top cowboys and cowgirls in the region competed in bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, cowgirls breakaway roping, team roping, cowgirls barrel racing and bull riding.
Among the competitors was Harold Miller, who at 66, is still trying to hold on for eight seconds.
The event is a qualifier for the International Finals Rodeo held in Guthrie, Okla., in January 2024 and will feature this year’s World Champion Saddle Bronc, “Desperado.”
Riders try to make the full 8 seconds on the bronc at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News. 66 year old Harold Miller rides a bronc at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News. Riders try to last the full 8 seconds on their bronc at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News.
A rider ropes a calf at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News.
A rider gets thrown from his horse at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News. Click on advertisements for more information.A rider tries to wrestle a calf to the ground at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News.A rider ropes a calf at the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News.
Harold Miller at 66 is still competing in the International Pro Rodeo Association events. Photo taken at the Aiken Pro Rodeo on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. A rider brings out the American flag at the start of the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News.
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A young rider passes by before the start of the Aiken Pro Rodeo at the Aiken Fairgrounds on June 24, 2023. Mike Adams/ Augusta Good News.
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