The June/July issue (on newsstands now), has a photo essay by photographer Chad Case on the colorful subject of charreada, which has been called the National Sport of Mexico. A form of stylized rodeo or riding exhibition, including roping and equestrian performances, charreada is based on the heritage of charros, or gentlemen ranchers.

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Come and enjoy a traditional western fair. The Gallatin County Fair has something for everyone to enjoy – Food, Music, Carnival, Animals & Contests. New for 2010 will be the Bozeman Bull Bash, the Fair Comedy Club featuring Herb Dixon, Double Vision comedy magic, Kids Town America, Cooks Racing Pigs, Plasterman and new carnival rides. This year’s entertainment includes the Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, Mud Bog, hypnotist Michael Mezmer, FFA Mutton Bustin’ and the ever-popular Carnival. Anyone can enter the Open Class Exhibits in Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Flowers, Foods, Needlework, Photography, Group Projects, Poultry and Livestock. Special competitive events include the Ranch Horse Contest, Dash & Dally, 4-H Rodeo, Super Grasshopper Contest, the Humane Society Pet Show, the Dog Agility, Doxie Derby and Dog Dock Diving Contests.

Location

Bozeman, MT

Date

Wed, 2010-07-21 (All day) - Sun, 2010-07-25 (All day)

The young Cowboy takes a wrap on his custom 9 plaid manila rope. Cinching tight into the leather riding glove, the heavily rosin rope welds snug. The Cowboy lowers his footing from the rails of the shoot. Once more pulling a firm placement of his hat as he nudges his body forwarded resting his crouch into the rope bound hand.

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