AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostOuncie Mitchell gets bucked during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCowboys prepare for their introduction during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJake Lockwood stands in the ready area before his ride during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Lockwood sported his Montana State champion belt buckle that he won in junior high school.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJ.T. Pettitt, of Odessa, Texas, wraps his shoulder before his ride during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Pettitt was bucked from his bull.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA bull stands in the chutes before competing against a cowboy during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEzekiel Mitchell jumps over the loading chutes into the cowboy ready area after getting bucked from his bull during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFrom left to right Chase Robbins, Trevor Easton and Travis Briscoe watch fellow riders from behind the chutes during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCowboys pray during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJesse Petri prepares for his ride during the PBR Denver Chute Out at the National Western Stock Show on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMason Ward rides as fellow cowboys watch from the chutes during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCole Melanin celebrates his 90-point ride, which would place him first in the evening's performance during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMatt Werries gets bucked during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA cowboy jumps over a chute to prep his bull during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJake Goodson prepares for his ride during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBoudreaux Campbell gets his glove wrapped before riding to a second place finish during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDakotah Barnett rides during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe bull that bucked Ryan McConnell rolls on its back after tossing the cowboy during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Brittain wears a hat for a fellow rider during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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Ouncie Mitchell gets bucked during the PBR Denver Chute Out on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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Getting your player ready...
Bull riders take to the National Western Stock Show arena in the Denver PBR Chute Out rodeo competition.
















