Ride 'em Cowboy

David Colburn

Posted 8/3/22

The 67th annual edition of the North Star Stampede in Effie, the country's oldest family-run rodeo continuously operating in the same arena, got back to nearly pure rodeo and fun this year, with …

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Ride 'em Cowboy

Even cowboys behind the fence look apprehensive as a huge and angry bull explodes out of the gate leaving its rider quickly off balance. Score one for the bull.

D. Colburn

Colton Arvila, of Angora, hangs on as his bull goes airborne during the North Star Stampede held last weekend in Effie.

D. Colburn

As the gate opens, this cowboy braces for a rough and tumble ride.

D. Colburn

While his role as arena director is serious business, Cimarron Pitzen finds time for a lighthearted moment.

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A cowboy makes the dangerous move from saddle to steer as he tries to wrestle down a reluctant steer.

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This youngster's mini-bronc ride was over in a flash, but there's little doubt he'll be back to try again for years to come.

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Pro rodeo clown Allan Dessel brought some new routines to the rodeo this year, including a crowd favorite where he unwittingly had his car stolen right behind his back.

D. Colburn

Posted Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:22 pm

David Colburn

The 67th annual edition of the North Star Stampede in Effie, the country's oldest family-run rodeo continuously operating in the same arena, got back to nearly pure rodeo and fun this year, with little mention of the state's past actions taken against Cimarron Pitzen over the COVID pandemic.
The bleachers and campgrounds were jam-packed as more than 100 cowboys and cowgirls competed over four days for buckles and cash prizes in a host of traditional rodeo events. Timberjay photographer David Colburn was there on Friday and Saturday to caputure some of the action.