From Rescue to Rodeo: Freedom Rodeo at Tamaya Stables

Bryce Reese rides his horse, Dolly, during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Isabella Lopez, 5, with her mother, Kari Martinez, right, sings along as country artist Sarah Rowe performs during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya at Santa Ana Pueblo on July 3.

Jesse Lopez, 11, of Ponderosa, participates in steer roping with his horse, Wichita, during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Kiley Spurlock, of Rio Rancho, decorates her horse, Tulsa, with red, white, and blue paint during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Marissa Chavez, 16, and Dominic Duran, 21, ride with American flags during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Hayden Mortensen, 13, who is the 2025 Sandoval County Fair Sweetheart, is helped by Marissa Chavez, 16, in securing her hat during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Cassie Lopez, 7, of Ponderosa, competes in barrel racing with her horse, Pete, during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Caden Lopez, 11, of Ponderosa, helps release steers for team roping during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Sydney Walthall, 18, of Albuquerque, reacts while atop her horse, Sir Skiddy, while cheering on fellow riders during the barrel racing competition during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Ben Braden sports a red, white, and blue beard during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Hayden Mortensen, 13, who is the 2025 Sandoval County Fair Sweetheart, is framed by American flags while riding her horse, Bo, during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Superman sports a red, white, and blue tail during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Starla Vernon, of Albuquerque, sits atop her horse, Gunner, as the sun begins to set during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

The sun sets as country artist Sarah Rowe performs during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Kiley Spurlock, of Rio Rancho, decorates her horse, Tulsa, with red, white, and blue paint during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Mike Lucero rides his horse, Hellstar, during the Freedom Rodeo at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

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Published July 4, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. Modified July 4, 2025 - 5:12 p.m.

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