PHOTOS: Opening night of the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

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A cowboy attempts to hold on for eight seconds during the saddle bronc riding event at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series' opening night on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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The grandstand of the Brent Romick Arena at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds before opening night of the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series on June 19, 2026.
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A Coca-Cola cowgirl stands at the ready and holds the American Flag during the national anthem as the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series opened for the season on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A cowboy gets thrown off the back of a horse during the bareback riding event during opening night at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A Coca-Cola cowgirl heads back to the chutes after clearing the Brent Romick Area during Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series opening night on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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One of the Coca-Cola cowgirls inspects the action after clearing the Brent Romick Arena during opening night at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series during opening night on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A cowboy keeps one hand in the rigging while trying to stay upright during the saddle bronc riding event at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series on its opening night on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A cowboy attempts to hold on for eight seconds during the saddle bronc riding event at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series during its opening night on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A cowboy thrrew up his hands after securing a steer during the tie-down roping event during opening night at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A cowboy watches his steer after successfully securing its legs during the tie-down roping event at the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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A barrel racer makes her final valiant sprint to the finish after successfully navigating the course during the Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series on June 19, 2026 at the Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds.
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