Blythewood DOKO Rodeo

Cowboy wrestles steer to ground with expression of struggle

The town of Blythewood, SC hosted the 9th annual DOKO Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, featuring 8 events each evening, including steer wrestling, barrell racing, bronco and bull riding - and featuring animals like the Texas Black Twister - the 2016 International Bucking Bull of the Year, Jose Cuervo - the 2017 Bull of the Year, and Fast and Furious, a two time Bull of the Year. You can hear sounds from 2019 Doko Rodeo by mashing the play button below. Photos copyright 2019 Sean Rayford. All rights reserved.

Detail photo of taped cowboy hands
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Cowboys at night wearing hats
Cowboys tries to stay on bucking horse
Cowby using cellphone to capture others
Cowboy ropes calf using mouth to hold rope
Children play in dust
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Rodeo clown in ring holding rope
Cowgirl wears patriotic clothing
Cowboy, calf and rodeo clowns in action
Two cowboys talk, one holding rope
Tight shot of smiling rodeo clown with faceprint
Cowboy celebrates roping calf surrounded by dust
Cowboy ropes calf
Rodeo clowns talk at back of ambulance

About the author: Sean Rayford is a South Carolina photographer known most for his work in photojournalism. He currently works with The New York Times, Getty Images, The Washington Post, NPR, AP and others. If you are looking to learn, Sean offers one-on-one photography coaching.

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