Some images from the 2015 Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on May 23 and 24.
Ryatt Knippling of Chamberlain holds on tight while riding a sheep in the mutton bustin’ event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
A worker’s hands are covered in dirt while tending the gate during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Shane Boysen of Sioux Falls competes in the steer wrestling event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Shelby Riggs of Mitchell was crowned the 2015 Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo Senior Queen during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Ashley Price, right, of Faith warms up before competing in the Mixed Team Roping during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
A group of participants sit a top the fence watching as the bull riding event wraps up during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Anjelo Shepherd fires out of the gate while competing in the saddle bronc event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Three-year-old Wyatt Fagerhaus, left, and Chase Dunsmore (5) play with toy tractors in the gravel during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Alan Oberfell of Pine River, Minn., wrestles down a steer in the steer wrestling event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
Jace Christiansen of Flandreau competes in the steer wrestling event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)
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Reblogged this on Pacific Northwest Country Girl and commented:
Some great rodeo photos here!
Reblogged this on Sarah's Attic Of Treasures ( Will Include Posts From Our Neck Of The Woods) and commented:
I miss events like this. Awesome photos. Thank you for sharing. HAve a good Wednesday.
Reblogged this on Thoughts from a Christian Cowgirl and commented:
Amazing rodeo pictures. Be sure to look through them all and get some laughs!! 😀