Friday Rodeo

Last night I went with my friend Ciara and my husband to the rodeo. I couldn’t believe how expensive the tickets were, $17!!! For some reason I just expected maybe $10-$12. It was a lot of fun but unfortunately EXTREMELY windy which made it harder to enjoy. I just can't believe how much those riders get whipped around when they're clinging on to those bucking horses with one hand. I can only imagine what that does to their back and neck. At on point I was walking on the bottom bleacher level to find some friends and was able to see some black Clydesdales up close pulling a carriage. I think there was six of them and they were soooo impressive. I mean I couldn't believe that size, apparently they weigh between 1600-2400lb. I was also impressed by the man with reins, I can't imagine training and steering 6 massive animals. I know nothing about the rodeo but sometimes I kind of feel bad for the calves that they tackle down by the neck or rope up by the neck and feet. They're pretty rough on them, at least from what I can see. I understand it's a sport and everything but sometimes their necks really get twisted pretty hard, especially when they're roped and don't know and continue to run. Anyways that was my Friday and those were some of my random thoughts.