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No 223 : January 31, 1973

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Rodeo '72

The heat of summer took the fire out of many of the broncs at the Rodeo, held on December 30. Consequently, the spectacular rides usually seen at this function were not as forthcoming as usual. Just the same, spectators were glad they were on the right side of the fence — better to be safe than sorry!

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"Now let me outta here! He couldn't ride for nuts anyway."

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Rodeo Association vice-president Brian McGregor keeping score.

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Bob Kelly shows how it's done — for a little while anyway.

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Keith Hasler and his horse show perfect control and technique in the calf roping event.

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Noel Hobbs about to part company with his horse.

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The same rider's horse was a bit stroppy to start with. Tried to get out the back door he did!

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A hive of activity on the official dais.

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