PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE LAKESIDE RODEO

Just eight seconds is considered a successful bull ride.  Bulls released into the arena briefly weighed between 1,800 to 2,000 pounds each. 

Bronco-bucking horses of different breeds are bred to buck. Most are mares, and they turned out to exercise at the arena.

Photo, right:  bronco-busting horses

“As an avid equestrian, I have been told if you look into the eye of a horse, you can reach ito his soul. I wonder what they capture from us when they look at us?” he says.