Jake Pratt of Ellensburg, Washington, rides out of the chutes to a time of 14.7 seconds in the tie-down roping competition at Friday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Trevor John, 5, of Prunedale, winner of the Best-Dressed Cowboy award, takes aim before Tuesday’s Kiddie Kapers parade in Oldtown Salinas.
Alexandria Pompey, 3, rests in her wagon as her mom, Rebecca, pulls her at the end of Wednesday’s Kiddie Kapers parade in Oldtown Salinas.
Cowboys work behind the chutes before the start of Wednesday night’s Professional Bull Riding event at the California Rodeo Salinas.
Bull rider Jason Bennett, who went on to win Wednesday night’s event at the Salinas Sports Complex, tips his hat as he’s introduced to the crowd.
Cowboys work behind the chutes as the sun sets at Friday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Ben Mayworth of Sebring, Florida, holds his pigging string in his teeth before his tie-down roping run at Friday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Toby Inman puts a barrel between himself and a bull during the freestyle bullfight at Sunday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Tyler Smith of Fruita, Colorado, gets kicked by a bull during the bull riding competition at Sunday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Bo Casper of Fort Scott, Kansas, makes the sign of the cross after his ride in the bareback bronc event at Friday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Riders carry flags past a mural Thursday on East Alisal Street in Salinas during the horse parade, part of California Rodeo Salinas.
Dustin Mulroney of Pomeroy, Washington competes in the bareback bronc riding event at Friday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Ryan Gray of Cheney, Washington, rides to a score of 74 in the bareback bronc riding competition at Thursday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
Thomas Bushey of Lincoln — dressed as a woman — gets thrown while competing in the “Wild Ride” event Friday during the Flying U Rodeo at the Monterey County Fair.
A bull rider competes Friday during the Flying U Rodeo at the Monterey County Fair.
Scott Miller of Hemet tips his hat after scoring an 81 in the saddle bronc competition at Sunday’s California Rodeo Salinas.
