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Riding A Bucking Bronco
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Riding A Bucking Bronco
Kansas City, MIssouri: c. 1950. The bareback rider must cling to the leather handhold for a violent eight seconds ride. He must spur the unbridled horse over the shoulders on the first jump out of the chute, and lick him well during the ride to score high. He can t touch any part of the horse with his free hand. Meanwhile, the horse has no rules as to what it can do to dump him
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1940s 1950 1950s American Culture Arms Up B And W Balance Balanced Balancing Bucking Caucasian Ethnicity Contests Convention Cowboy Cowboy Hat Daytime Horseback Riding Horses Jump Jumping Kansas City Kick Male Missouri Monochromatic Monochrome One Male Only One Man Only One Person Only Ranch Rodeo Rough Single Person Skill Skilled Skillful Tough Tradition Traditional Culture Vitality Wild West Ability Bareback
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This print captures the essence of a thrilling rodeo moment in Kansas City, Missouri, circa 1950. The intense action unfolds as a courageous bareback rider clings to the leather handhold of a bucking bronco, defying gravity and testing his skills for an exhilarating eight-second ride. In this heart-pounding contest, every second counts as the rider must spur the untamed horse over its shoulders right from the first jump out of the chute. With no rules restricting its actions, the powerful horse does everything it can to unseat its determined rider. The monochromatic image showcases a lone cowboy amidst an atmosphere steeped in American tradition and wild west culture. His arms are raised high in balance while his legs hang freely in mid-air as he battles against nature's force. The cowboy's tenacity is evident through his focused expression and skilled maneuvers as he attempts to score high by maintaining control without touching any part of the horse with his free hand. Through this vintage photograph from Underwood Archives at Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to an era where ranches echoed with vitality and rodeos were celebrated conventions showcasing human ability alongside majestic animals. This snapshot encapsulates both bravery and skill while paying homage to a cherished piece of American heritage that continues to captivate audiences today.
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