My World is open to the skies

It's My World Tuesday and I'm sharing a photo that shows the immense size of the Grande Ronde Valley of NE Oregon, where crops of all types are grown.   This is a field of sugar beets, with  Mt. Emily in the background at an elevation of 6000 feet.

My World during the second weekend in July

Rodeo in small-town America----NE Oregon, to be exact.  It's a four-day event here and this was the 65th anniversary. Linking to My World.  (Each photo enlarges with a click.)

Stock contractors transport the bucking horses and bulls from  across the state.

The clown's miniature burro acted much like a dog.

Three of my great-nieces in the Kiddies' Parade

Every rodeo has a queen

"Dad's Velvet" is the name of this white saddle bronc that helped the cowboy win third place in the event.

Steer wrestling

A saddle bronc rider takes an unceremonious spill

When both knees are above the saddle, it's not a good sign!

Steer wrestling requires  a good horse and a strong cowboy