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Exceptional Rodeo

Madi Bell, 13, is assisted by a volunteer while roping a hay Steer during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday. Over 50 participants turned out to test their skills at Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, and other Rodeo events.
Madi Bell, 13, is assisted by a volunteer while roping a hay Steer during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday. Over 50 participants turned out to test their skills at Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, and other Rodeo events.
Annisa Keith
Heather Arnaud rides at the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday while assisted by Cody Ulsh, left, Gage Wolfe and Jeff Marn.
Heather Arnaud rides at the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday while assisted by Cody Ulsh, left, Gage Wolfe and Jeff Marn.
Tribune Photo/Annisa Keith
Albert Henke ropes a hay bail Steer during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday in the Grand Stands at the Montana Expo Park during the Montana State Fair.
Albert Henke ropes a hay bail Steer during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday in the Grand Stands at the Montana Expo Park during the Montana State Fair.
Annisa Keith
Kelsey Geiskell, 9, participates in the Cow Milking Station during the Exceptional Rodeo during the Montana State Fair on Friday. 56 Participants practiced their skills at five different stations run by around 30 volunteers. This is the 3rd year for the Exceptional Rodeo in Great Falls.
Kelsey Geiskell, 9, participates in the Cow Milking Station during the Exceptional Rodeo during the Montana State Fair on Friday. 56 Participants practiced their skills at five different stations run by around 30 volunteers. This is the 3rd year for the Exceptional Rodeo in Great Falls.
Annisa Keith
Jenny Gooldy, left, and Ike Sankey talk rodeo at the Rodeo 101 station at the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday during the Montana State Fair. Participants cycled between five stations sampling different rodeo events.
Jenny Gooldy, left, and Ike Sankey talk rodeo at the Rodeo 101 station at the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday during the Montana State Fair. Participants cycled between five stations sampling different rodeo events.
Annisa Keith
AJ McKamey ropes a hay Steer during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday in the Grand Stands at the Montana ExpoPark. McKamey and over 50 other participants and around 30 volunteers made a successful 3rd year for the Rodeo in Great Falls.
AJ McKamey ropes a hay Steer during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday in the Grand Stands at the Montana ExpoPark. McKamey and over 50 other participants and around 30 volunteers made a successful 3rd year for the Rodeo in Great Falls.
Annisa Keith
Damien Muller rides a mechanical bull powered by Gage Wolfe during the Exceptional Rodeo at the Montana State Fair on Friday. Around 30 volunteers helped run the event that served 56 participants.
Damien Muller rides a mechanical bull powered by Gage Wolfe during the Exceptional Rodeo at the Montana State Fair on Friday. Around 30 volunteers helped run the event that served 56 participants.
Annisa Keith
Soshanna Scott "milks" a "cow" during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday at the Montana State Fair. Other stations including Barell Racing, Bull Riding, Steer Roping, and Rodeo 101 were available for participants to practice their rodeo skills.
Soshanna Scott "milks" a "cow" during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday at the Montana State Fair. Other stations including Barell Racing, Bull Riding, Steer Roping, and Rodeo 101 were available for participants to practice their rodeo skills.
Annisa Keith
Jon Hargett rides a mechanical bull while assisted by Cody Ulsh, left, Gage Wolfe, and Jeff Marn during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday at the Montana State Fair.
Jon Hargett rides a mechanical bull while assisted by Cody Ulsh, left, Gage Wolfe, and Jeff Marn during the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday at the Montana State Fair.
Annisa Keith
Heather Arnaud rides the machanal bull at the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday while assisted by Cody Ulsh, left, Gage Wolfe, and Jeff Marn. This marks the 3rd year for the Exceptional Rodeo in Great Falls.
Heather Arnaud rides the machanal bull at the Exceptional Rodeo on Friday while assisted by Cody Ulsh, left, Gage Wolfe, and Jeff Marn. This marks the 3rd year for the Exceptional Rodeo in Great Falls.
Annisa Keith