DOUBLE EXPOSURE: Bringing to light the untold - and untrue - stories behind the pictures

Eastern New Mexico State's practical exam for the Bachelor of Rodeo degree.

CHERYL HAAKER

Albuquerque

"Are you sure this is the dressage competition?"

JAKE ABERNATHY

Albuquerque

The U.S. has a clear advantage when rodeo is introduced as an Olympic sport.

MARK YARNELLE

Albuquerque

Clint quickly realized why his bronc was named Old Widow-maker. Clint started wondering if his life insurance was paid up.

RICK WELLER

Albuquerque

"Crowd must be busy preparing my coffin instead of watchin' my ride."

ALEXANDER JONES

Los Lunas

"Ya' can't throw me, Ole Fella. I glued myself to the saddle, Yee Haw."

YVONNE COX

Albuquerque

Bucking Bronco with rider undergoes stability trials in preparation for this year’s fiesta.

ARTHUR ORTEGA

Albuquerque

Practice makes perfect, when you get bucked off, just get right back on that saddle and try, try again.

ELIZABETH SAAVEDRA

Los Lunas

Robert was interested in Olympic Equestrian Dressage, but somehow got sidetracked into being Buck-a-Roo Bob.

TODD TIBBALS

Albuquerque

"I'm no Ty Murray, but I was hoping for a better turnout."

JOAN NEWMAN

Albuquerque

"So much for the roar of the crowd."

ROBERT TRAPP

Española

"My dad told me that listening to country music would lead to a sad ending."

DWAYNE ARGAUD

Albuquerque

"I used to be a junior high math teacher, but this gig is easier and more lucrative."

LINDA SOLOMON

Albuquerque

"Sure glad that my parents, grandparents and my wife came to watch. No one else seems interested in my fate."

DAVE COULIE

Albuquerque

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