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Bigfork Rodeo dusts up another performance

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 9 months AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | July 13, 2022 12:00 AM

Photos from the Bigfork Summer ProRodeo on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

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Helena's Ty Owens loses his battle with "Suga Boom Boom." (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Tristen Hutchings holds on atop "Night Train." (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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A barrel racer makes the final turn at the Bigfork Summer Rodeo Wednesday, July 6. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Mike McGinn takes down his steer at the Bigfork Summer Rodeo. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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A young competitor keeps a tight grip during mutton bustin'. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Cooper Mullican gives it a go during saddle bronc riding. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Hayden Hall takes his turn on top of "Iron Toddy" during the saddle bronc section of the Bigfork Summer Rodeo. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Brad Goodrich snags his calf during tie down roping at the Bigfork Summer Rodeo. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Keid Williams chases down his calf during tie down roping. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Dallen McIntire wrestles down his calf duing tie down roping. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Arlee's Callahan Otoupalik gives it a going during ladies breakaway roping. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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Josie Goodrich chases down her calf during ladies breakaway roping. (Jeremy Weber/Bigfork Eagle)

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