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Bareback rider Tyrel Nelson of Bernard, Iowa, hangs on as Indian Outlaw tries to buck him off during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

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The Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee featured Stick Horse races for all kids 10 and under Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

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Steer wrestler Joe Busch, Neola, Iowa, gets muddy bringing down his bovine rival during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

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Steer wrestler Joe Busch, Neola, Iowa, gets muddy bringing down his bovine rival during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

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Bareback rider Tyrel Nelson of Bernard, Iowa, hangs on as Indian Outlaw tries to buck him off during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

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Steer wrestler Joe Busch, Neola, Iowa, gets muddy bringing down his bovine rival during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

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Bareback rider at the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

Kash Koester, Chandler, OK, gets a leg up during his steer wrestling run Saturday, July 5, at the Hamel Rodeo in Corcoran. Koester, a professional steer wrestling champion, finished in 5.28 seconds.

Shane Frey of Duncan, OK, gets taken for a ride during his steer wrestling run Saturday, July 7, at the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lion's Park. Frey was unable to rope the steer during this attempt.

Jon Ragatz, Cassville, WI, can't get a handle during his steer wrestling run, and bags more dirt than bovine Saturday, July 7, at the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lion's Park.

Monty Goodwin, Weatherford, OK, rides bareback for eight seconds and earns a score of 76 Saturday, July 7, at the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lion's Park.

Kash Koester gets a leg up during his steer wrestling run Saturday, July 5, at the Hamel Rodeo in Corcoran. Koester, a professional steer wrestling champion finished in 5.28 seconds.

Monty Goodwin, Weatherford, OK, rides bareback for eight seconds and earns a score of 76 Saturday, July 7, at the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lion's Park.

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Beau Bonner, Swale Dale, IA, gets taken for a ride in the Saddle Bronc Riding competition Thursday, July 7, during the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lions Park. The 31st annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Riding Bonanza stampeded into town with 399 cowboys and cowgirls, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of fans during the popular four day event.

A pro rodeo cowboy gets taken for a ride in the Saddle Bronc Riding competition Thursday, July 7, during the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lions Park. The 31st annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Riding Bonanza stampeded into town with 399 cowboys and cowgirls, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of fans during the popular four day event.

Pro Tie Down Roping cowboy Jared Kempker, Eugene, MO, slides off his horse and readies himself to take down the animal he's lassoed Thursday, July 7, during the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lions Park. The 31st annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Riding Bonanza stampeded into town with 399 cowboys and cowgirls, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of fans during the popular four day event.

Greek riding at the Hamel Rodeo Bull Riding Bonanza, July, 7, at Corcoran Lions Park. Fans were encouraged to wear pink on Thursday for Tough Enough to Wear Pink. One dollar for every fan in pink will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

Greek riding at the Hamel Rodeo Bull Riding Bonanza, July, 7, at Corcoran Lions Park. Fans were encouraged to wear pink on Thursday for Tough Enough to Wear Pink. One dollar for every fan in pink will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

Five year old Jack Robinson, Hanover, takes in the action at the Hamel Rodeo Bull Riding Bonanza, July, 7, at Corcoran Lions Park. Fans were encouraged to wear pink on Thursday for Tough Enough to Wear Pink. One dollar for every fan in pink will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

Hamel Lions member Heather Rylander wore her pink proudly Thursday, July 7, at the 31st annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Riding Bonanza. Thursday was Tough Enough to Wear Pink night. Fans were encouraged to wear pink, and one dollar for every fan in pink will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

Pro rodeo cowboys check out the action in the animal pens prior to the start of the 31st annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Riding Bonanza at Corcoran Lions Park Thursday, July 7. Fans were encouraged to wear pink on Thursday for Tough Enough to Wear Pink. One dollar for every fan in pink will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

Monroeton, PA, pro saddle bronc rider Chad Alasky's mount tries to buck him from the get-go during competition Saturday, July 10, at the Hamel Rodeo.

Saddle Bronc rider Travis Sheets, Hyannis, NE, shows his professional skills for a matinee audience at the Hamel Rodeo, Saturday, July 10, in Hamel.

Chad Taylor, Eaton Rapids, MI, wrestles with speeding steer at the Hamel Rodeo Saturday afternoon, July 10, in Hamel.

Umbrellas were used by many Hamel Rodeo audience members to keep the Sun at bay until the sky opened up and rain fell in a great torrent for several minutes during the Saturday matinee, July 10, in Hamel.

Delano cowgirls Alexis Klevann, 11, and her sister Paige, 7, pose inside the fence at the Hamel Rodeo Saturday matinee, July 10 in Hamel.

Several photographs are stitched together to make a panoramic image of the west-side spectator grounds at Corcoran Lions Park Saturday during the Hamel Rodeo.

Sabeka, Minn. bull rider Jarem Gilbreath is about to be gored by the beast that threw him unless a rodeo clown, left, can distract the animal in time to save the rider. Action at the Hamel Rodeo on Saturday, July 12 was exciting for all and nerve-wracking for some.

Kelly Carr guides her horse past a barrel during her women's barrel racing performance at the Hamel Rodeo Saturday, July 12. Carr and her horse completed the race in just over 14 seconds at Corcoran Lions Park.

Saturday was family day at the Hamel Rodeo and all the kids were welcome to participate in the Kids Calf Scramble race. Several dozen boys and girls chased the calfs around the ring trying to grab a flag from the calves' tails. Hot, dusty fun was had by all.

Bareback rider Jerod Johnston is thrown into the air by his bucking horse Saturday, July 12 at the 27th annual Hamel Rodeo held at Corcoran Lions Park. Johnston scored no points for his ride.

The woman holding the Stars & Stripe while astride her horse would later sing our national anthem at the Hamel Rodeo on Saturday, July 12 at Corcoran Lions Park.

Page 1A of the Lakeshore Weekly News for July 12, 2011. The page features photos from the the Hamel Rodeo Bull Riding Bonanza, held Thursday, July 7, at Corcoran Lions Park. On the page, five-year-old Jack Robinson from Hanover, Minn. takes in the action. Fans were encouraged to wear pink on Thursday for Tough Enough to Wear Pink day. One dollar for every fan in pink will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.