Blythewood DOKO Rodeo

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.

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 other.