Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAadalyna Wolsai, part of the CFD Dandies, holds a flag in between events in the arena during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJordan Jo Hollabaugh of Springtown, TX, competes in the Breakaway Roping event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024. This year’s theme was the Year of the Cowgirl highlighting the spirit and strength of Western women throughout history.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostClay Jorgenson, of Watford City, ND rides Game Trail as he competes in the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWacey Schalla, of Arapaho, OK rides Risky Business as he competes in the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPick up men chase Lane McGehee, of Victoria, TX, who is riding Cricket, to help him off his horse as he competes in the Bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHorses are brought in for the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Cash Wilson, of Wall, SD competes in the Saddle Bronc Riding event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostClay Jorgenson, of Watford City, ND gets congratulated as he goes to the podium after winning the bareback riding event at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024. It is the 128th year of the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJulie Plourde, of St-Gedeon, QC, competes in the barrel racing competes in the barrel racing event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJeremy Burkhalter, of Humble, TX competes in the Steer Wrestling event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJordyn McNamee, of Laramie, WY, competes in the Breakaway Roping event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAngela Ganter, of Abilene, TX competes in the barrel racing event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJayce Doan, of Hazleton, ND, competes in the Steer Wrestling event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCash Wilson, of Wall, SD falls to the ground after getting help off his horse as he competes in the Saddle Bronc Riding event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAmber Codr watches events on the final day of the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBill Tutor of Huntsville, TX rides Mustard as he competes in the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenton Good of Long Valley, SD competes in the Steer Wrestling event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCash Fuesz, of Eureka, KS competes in the Tie Down Roping event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostR.C. Landingham, of Hat Creek, CA, rides Sunset Trail as he competes in the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAbby Phillips, of Marshall, TX, competes in the barrel racing event during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostClint Laye, of Cadogan, AB rides Lewandowski’s Shoutin’ Shoes as he competes in the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBill Tutor of Huntsville, TX rides Mustard as he competes in the bareback riding event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChet Herren, of Pawhuska, OK, competes in the Steer Roping event at the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
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Aadalyna Wolsai, part of the CFD Dandies, holds a flag in between events in the arena during the 128th year of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 28, 2024.
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Competitors and spectators took part in the final day of the 128th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo held at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 28, 2024. This year’s theme was “Year of the Cowgirl,” highlighting the spirit and strength of Western women throughout history.

























