Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Wednesday was 'Cheyenne Day' at the world's largest outdoor rodeo. These are 10 of Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler's favorite photos for the day.

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Pickup men run to a saddle bronc horse to release the flank strap during the Rookie Bronc Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
Pickup men run to a saddle bronc horse to release the flank strap during the Rookie Bronc Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)

Wednesday was 'Cheyenne Day' at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo.

These are 10 of Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler's favorite photos for the day.

  • KY Hamilton from Mackay, Australia rides his bull for a score of 87 points at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    KY Hamilton from Mackay, Australia rides his bull for a score of 87 points at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Arena and grand stands reflect in Cowboy’s sunglasses at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Arena and grand stands reflect in Cowboy’s sunglasses at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Pickup men run to a saddle bronc horse to release the flank strap during the Rookie Bronc Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Pickup men run to a saddle bronc horse to release the flank strap during the Rookie Bronc Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Rookie Saddle Bronc riders get ready to ride their broncs at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Rookie Saddle Bronc riders get ready to ride their broncs at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Rain or shine, the show must go on, Kaycee Thomas from Cheyenne volunteers on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Contestant Committee chasing steers out of the arena during the team roping on July 26, 2023.
    Rain or shine, the show must go on, Kaycee Thomas from Cheyenne volunteers on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Contestant Committee chasing steers out of the arena during the team roping on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Kade Sonnier from Carencro, LA rides his bronc in the bareback riding for a score of 84 points at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Kade Sonnier from Carencro, LA rides his bronc in the bareback riding for a score of 84 points at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Shayla Hall from Belle Fourche, SD pulls her slack in the breakaway roping for a 4.4 second run at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Shayla Hall from Belle Fourche, SD pulls her slack in the breakaway roping for a 4.4 second run at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Bucking horses are ran around the arena at the start of the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Bucking horses are ran around the arena at the start of the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • David McElroy Jr. from the Wind River Reservation performs at the Native American Indian Village during Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    David McElroy Jr. from the Wind River Reservation performs at the Native American Indian Village during Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Rodeo fans purchase new cowboy hats at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023.
    Rodeo fans purchase new cowboy hats at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 26, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)