Tegan Hood (12), of Christchurch, takes in the action from the sidelines.
Richard Robinson, of Dunback, acts the clown.
Spectators get comfortable for the show.
Annabelle Wiggins, of Ashburton, rakes the rodeo ground surface.
Tyla Toheriri, of Waikouaiti, speeds home in the second division barrel race.
Luke Longley, of Roxburgh, takes a tumble in the second division bull ride.
Rubie Cummings, of Lawrence, rounds the bend in the second division barrel race.
Big skies and bucking thrills from about 200 competitors wowed an audience of about 500 fans at the Maniototo Rodeo at the Maniototo Rodeo Ground, near Ranfurly, yesterday.
A spokeswoman said although the rodeo was only five years old, it had been a success from the beginning, and this year was no exception.
Otago Daily Times photographer Peter McIntosh was on hand to capture the excitement.
