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Pioneer Rodeo: President Monson

Published: Thursday, July 21, 2011

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President Thomas S. Monson watches the bareback riding during the Days of '47 Rodeo on July 18 in West Valley City, Utah. The annual rodeo has been a Pioneer Days staple in Utah since 1949. The rodeo began July 17 and continues every night through July 25. During the rodeo, spectators watched — in addition to a motocross show — bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and roping.

Tom Smart, Deseret News
President Thomas S. Monson watches the bareback riding during the Days of '47 Rodeo on July 18 in West Valley City, Utah. The annual rodeo has been a Pioneer Days staple in Utah since 1949. The rodeo began July 17 and continues every night through July 25. During the rodeo, spectators watched — in addition to a motocross show — bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and roping.