PBR Rodeo

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The PBR rodeo tour visited the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26, 2008. The highlight of the night was the successful ride of the bull Reindeer Dippin by rider Pim Rosa


  • Cole Taylor, 22, from Sayre, OK rosins up his glove while Australian Ben Jones shows a toothy grin before the riding starts during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Cowboys wait for the competition to start during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Derek Lacasa, a 20-year-old bullrider from Tres Pinos, CA tapes up his wrist before the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Bulls wait to be ridden in a holding pen on the arena floor during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • A chaplain leads riders and crew in a "cowboy prayer" before the start of the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • A group of cowboys warms up with a game of hackey-sack before the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • A skydiver enters the arena with a huge American Flag during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Derek Lacasa, 20, of Tres Pinos, CA leaves the gate on the bull Domino during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008. Lacasa rode Domino for 79.5 points.
  • Tony Mendes of Pueblo, CO rides the bull Hawaiian Style for 83.5 points during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008. Mendes was the Saturday champion after being the only rider to make eight seconds in the Short Go.
  • Mike Sparks rides Buck Nasty during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Ricky Aguiar, from Turlock, CA, gets stuck in his rope after riding Bull Frog during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008. Aguiar walked away from the mishap.
  • Christian and Carlos "Frankie" Santoyo, ten-year-old cousins from Valley Center, perform in a routine filled with fancy horsemanship and trick roping during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Keith Roqumore of Farmington, NM falls after his ride on Spin Dippin during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Aaron Hargo, a bullfighter from Somerset, CA, dodges a bull during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008. A bullfighter's job is to distract the bull while the rider makes it safely out of the arena.
  • Tony Mendes rides Gambler in the Short Go Round during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008. As the only rider to go eight seconds in both rides, he became Saturday night's champion.
  • Brittany Worden, 21, of Escondido kisses a horse as ten year old performers Christian and Carlos Santoyo watch during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008..
  • Cotton Rosser, owner of Flying U Rodeo Company and Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, waits to enter the arena at the start of the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar.
  • Canadian rodeo clown Crash Cooper entertains the crowd between bouts of bullriding during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar.
  • Canadian rodeo clown Crash Cooper looks on as bullrider Renato Nunes takes a spin on Alley Cat during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar.
  • Brazilian Pim Rosa, 31, rides Stone Cold for 82.5 points during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar. Rosa and his teammate Valdiron Oliveira went on to win the first ever Team Shootout contest
  • Nick Landreneau of Sulphur, LA rides Rattlesnake as part of the first ever PBR Team Shootout event during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar.
  • Canadian rodeo clown Crash Cooper signs autographs for young fans during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar.
  • Pim Rosa successfully rides Reindeer Dippin for 90.5 points, Sunday night's second-highest score, during the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 27th, 2008. Only one other rider has ever stayed on the famous bull for the full eight seconds. It was the second night of the PBR's tour stop in Del Mar.
  • PBR Rodeo visits Del Mar, California
  • A group of cowboys warms up with a game of hackey-sack before the PBR rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California on July 26th, 2008.
  • Cole Taylor, a 22 year-old bullrider from Sayre, OK stretches before the rodeo.
  • A couple of fans arrived at the arena early for the rodeo on Saturday.
  • Dallee Mason of Weiser, ID dismounts after riding Hangin Tree for 72.5 points.
  • Cowboys unfurl a large American flag before the PBR Rodeo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
  • PBR Rodeo visits Del Mar, California
  • Guilherme Marchi readies himself for a ride at the PBR Rodeo in Del Mar, California
  • Guilherme Marchi signs autographs after the PBR Rodeo in Del Mar, California
  • Guilherme Marchi signs autographs after the PBR Rodeo in Del Mar, California
Created 19 Nov 2008 | Last updated 1 Oct 2009