Wild day of action envisaged as Rising Sun stages rodeo activities

Oct 16, 2009 Sports

This ferocious bull has just dumped a vaquero who attempted to stay straddled on its back in a previous rodeo. Similar excitement is envisaged in the Rising Sun event.

If you enjoy the thrill of vaqueros straddling wild bulls even as those bulls attempt to unseat the riders or maybe you would prefer to see perfectly tame vaqueros attempting to milk wild cows. Whatever your desire, the Rising Sun on the West Coast Berbice is the place to be as the Rising Sun Rodeo Committee presents its annual rodeo on Sunday October 25.
Eight events are carded for the day and will be sponsored by beverage giants Banks DIH Ltd. Spectators would be treated to astounding feats as the vaqueros from Brazil and the Rupununi match skill and guts with those from Berbice and Demerara in thrilling events like riding the bareback bronco, steer roping and bull riding among other events.
The females would also provide added entertainment in similar events, after which the winner would be crowned rodeo queen. The organizers have promised spectators a day filled with fun and frolic.