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2011 Cheyenne Frontier Days (Part 2)

Cheyenne Frontier Days was quite a learning experience for me. It’s the first time I’ve had the opportunity to cover such a large sporting event. In college I covered the Little 500 bicycle race. It was an event that I at the time thought was huge. Not so much. Not to take anything away from Little 500, but it is not as massive as CFD. Ten days can really chew you up and spit you out. It’s quite a grind. I learned most importantly it is a marathon not a sprint. I also learned to bring Claritin to the arena. I’m apparently allergic to rodeo. This made the second week difficult as I battled allergies. After covering this year’s CFD, I’m already looking forward to next year’s event. I now know what to expect and imagine my coverage next year will improve because of my experiences this year.

Shawn Downing from Silver Star, Mont. wrestles a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Shawn Downing from Silver Star, Mont. wrestles a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Kelly Timberman from Mills, Wyo. tapes up his arm before a bareback ride during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Kelly Timberman from Mills, Wyo. tapes up his arm before a bareback ride during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Chad Van Campen wrestles a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Chad Van Campen wrestles a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Tyler Scales from Severence, Colo. rides a horse named Phillip Scott bareback during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Scales registered no time on the ride.
Tyler Scales from Severence, Colo. rides a horse named Phillip Scott bareback during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Scales registered no time on the ride.
Chance Kelton from Mayer, Ariz. ropes a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Kelton logged a time of 15.7 seconds.
Chance Kelton from Mayer, Ariz. ropes a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Kelton logged a time of 15.7 seconds.
Landon McClaugherty from Tilden, Texas tosses a calf to the ground during tie-down roping in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. McClaugherty logged a time of 21.3 seconds.
Landon McClaugherty from Tilden, Texas tosses a calf to the ground during tie-down roping in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. McClaugherty logged a time of 21.3 seconds.
J.W. Harris from Mullin Texas falls from a bull during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Harris received no score as he failed to stay on for eight seconds.
J.W. Harris from Mullin Texas falls from a bull during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Harris received no score as he failed to stay on for eight seconds.
Jim Pat Smith from Melrose, Mont. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Smith logged a time of 11.2 seconds.
Jim Pat Smith from Melrose, Mont. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Smith logged a time of 11.2 seconds.
Brett Burman rides a horse named Famous Daves in the rookie saddle bronc division during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Burman was thrown from the horse, receiving no score for the ride.
Brett Burman rides a horse named Famous Daves in the rookie saddle bronc division during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park. Burman was thrown from the horse, receiving no score for the ride.
Rankin Lindsey from Hillsboro, N.M. falls from a bull during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Rankin Lindsey from Hillsboro, N.M. falls from a bull during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Josh Ray from Grand Junction, Colo. glances back to the airfield as he stands on the wing of a World War II era TBF/TBM Avenger fighter plane to explain instruments to visitors during an air show on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne. The airplane is maintained by the Rocky Mountain Wing of the Commemorative Air Force out of Grand Junction, Colo.
Josh Ray from Grand Junction, Colo. glances back to the airfield as he stands on the wing of a World War II era TBF/TBM Avenger fighter plane to explain instruments to visitors during an air show on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne. The airplane is maintained by the Rocky Mountain Wing of the Commemorative Air Force out of Grand Junction, Colo.
A vintage biplane soars above the crowd letting out smoke as it performs during an air show on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne.
A vintage biplane soars above the crowd letting out smoke as it performs during an air show on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne.
Spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Laramie County Community College as they make their entrance for a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
Spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Laramie County Community College as they make their entrance for a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the Cheyenne skys above Laramie County Community College during a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on the city's southeast side. A crowd of about 14,000 spectators came out to watch "America's Ambassadors in Blue" perform backdropped against blue skies.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the Cheyenne skys above Laramie County Community College during a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on the city's southeast side. A crowd of about 14,000 spectators came out to watch "America's Ambassadors in Blue" perform backdropped against blue skies.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the Cheyenne skys above Laramie County Community College during a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on the city's southeast side. A crowd of about 14,000 spectators came out to watch "America's Ambassadors in Blue" perform backdropped against blue skies.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the Cheyenne skys above Laramie County Community College during a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on the city's southeast side. A crowd of about 14,000 spectators came out to watch "America's Ambassadors in Blue" perform backdropped against blue skies.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the Cheyenne skys above Laramie County Community College during a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on the city's southeast side. A crowd of about 14,000 spectators came out to watch "America's Ambassadors in Blue" perform backdropped against blue skies.
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the Cheyenne skys above Laramie County Community College during a performance on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on the city's southeast side. A crowd of about 14,000 spectators came out to watch "America's Ambassadors in Blue" perform backdropped against blue skies.
Cheyenne Gunslinger Dave Tea Burton, also known as "Crockett," poses for a portrait on the Gunslinger's stage on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in downtown Cheyenne. "I've wore one since I was 14," the native of South London, England said of his cowboy outfit.
Cheyenne Gunslinger Dave Tea Burton, also known as "Crockett," poses for a portrait on the Gunslinger's stage on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in downtown Cheyenne. "I've wore one since I was 14," the native of South London, England said of his cowboy outfit.
Gabe Burrows from Hugoton, Kan. wrestles a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 12.2 seconds.
Gabe Burrows from Hugoton, Kan. wrestles a steer during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 12.2 seconds.
Sam Wyatt from Fittstown, Okla. tries to avoid a bull after getting tossed during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Sam Wyatt from Fittstown, Okla. tries to avoid a bull after getting tossed during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Kyle Whitaker from Chambers, Neb. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 10.8 seconds.
Kyle Whitaker from Chambers, Neb. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 10.8 seconds.
Cole Bilbro from Pelahotchie, Miss. tries to avoid a horse named Madulla after he was bucked off in the rookie saddle bronc during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Cole Bilbro from Pelahotchie, Miss. tries to avoid a horse named Madulla after he was bucked off in the rookie saddle bronc during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Trevor Vaira from Richey, Mont. goes for a ride after being tossed from a horse named Blew Apart during rookie saddle bronc action in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He had no score on the ride.
Trevor Vaira from Richey, Mont. goes for a ride after being tossed from a horse named Blew Apart during rookie saddle bronc action in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He had no score on the ride.
Tag Elliott from Thatcher, Utah falls from a bull during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He posted a no score since he was unable to stay on for the minimum eight seconds.
Tag Elliott from Thatcher, Utah falls from a bull during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park. He posted a no score since he was unable to stay on for the minimum eight seconds.
A wild horse team tries to calm a horse before the start of the race during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
A wild horse team tries to calm a horse before the start of the race during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Cowboys stand for the National Anthem before the start of the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Cowboys stand for the National Anthem before the start of the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Trey Bissett from Las Cruces, N.M. ties his gloves on before the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Trey Bissett from Las Cruces, N.M. ties his gloves on before the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Participants wait for their turns to ride behind the chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Participants wait for their turns to ride behind the chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Riley Knoll from Mandan, N.D. practices a riding technique in his saddle in a ready area behind the main chutes before the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Riley Knoll from Mandan, N.D. practices a riding technique in his saddle in a ready area behind the main chutes before the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Mac Erickson from Sundance, Wyo. tapes up his arm as he gets ready for a ride behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Mac Erickson from Sundance, Wyo. tapes up his arm as he gets ready for a ride behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Trick rider Kellie Brown performs during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Trick rider Kellie Brown performs during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Charlie Starr performs with Blackberry Smoke during a Cheyenne Frontier Days performance on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Charlie Starr performs with Blackberry Smoke during a Cheyenne Frontier Days performance on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Zac Brown reacts as he plays to the crowd with the Zac Brown Band during a Cheyenne Frontier Days performance on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Zac Brown reacts as he plays to the crowd with the Zac Brown Band during a Cheyenne Frontier Days performance on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Todd Suhn from Hermosa, S.D. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 9.7 seconds.
Todd Suhn from Hermosa, S.D. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 9.7 seconds.
Tyler J Craven from Cheyenne, Wyo. hits the ground with his horse as he rides in the rookie saddle bronc during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Tyler J Craven from Cheyenne, Wyo. hits the ground with his horse as he rides in the rookie saddle bronc during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Gary Gilbert from New Underwood, S.D. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 12 seconds.
Gary Gilbert from New Underwood, S.D. wrestles a steer to the ground during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged a time of 12 seconds.
An injured female wild horse is loaded onto a trailer after sustaining a neck injury during the wild horse race at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park.
An injured female wild horse is loaded onto a trailer after sustaining a neck injury during the wild horse race at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Frontier Park. Officials said the horse's lead was stepped on as it ran down the track without a rider resulting in a neck injury. The horse died.
Bull rider Tater Hins from Huron, S.D. stretches out in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Bull rider Tater Hins from Huron, S.D. stretches out in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Will Smith from Marshall, Mo. uses baby powder on his saddle as he prepares for a ride in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Will Smith from Marshall, Mo. uses baby powder on his saddle as he prepares for a ride in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Bareback rider Tanner Aus from Granite Falls, Minn. wraps his arm in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Bareback rider Tanner Aus from Granite Falls, Minn. wraps his arm in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Bullrider Corey Navarre from Weatherford, Okla. prays behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Bullrider Corey Navarre from Weatherford, Okla. prays behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Will Lowe from Canyon, Texas rides in the bareback division during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park. He scored an 83 on the ride.
Will Lowe from Canyon, Texas rides in the bareback division during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park. He scored an 83 on the ride.
Bareback rider Jeremy Mouton from Scott, La. prays in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.
Bareback rider Jeremy Mouton from Scott, La. prays in the cowboy ready area behind the main chutes during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Frontier Park.

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  1. Ashley says

    Did you get any pictuers of the Mark Messenger Memorial hitch, the Wells Fargo Stage Coach, or the Devon Energy covered wagon?

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