Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Sunday, July 30, 2023

Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler is spent his whole week at Cheyenne Frontier Days capturing the sights and sounds of the world's largest outdoor rodeo. Here are 10 of Matt's favorite photos from Sunday, July 30, 2023.

July 31, 20231 min read

Cole Reiner from Buffalo, WY scores 87.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Cole won the CFD Champion Buckle, 3-way tie with Kade Sonner, and Clayton Biglow.
Cole Reiner from Buffalo, WY scores 87.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Cole won the CFD Champion Buckle, 3-way tie with Kade Sonner, and Clayton Biglow. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)

Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler is spent his whole week at Cheyenne Frontier Days capturing the sights and sounds of the world's largest outdoor rodeo.

Here are 10 of Matt's favorite photos from Sunday, July 30, 2023.

  • Donny Proffit from Diamondville, WY rides his bronc for a score of 84.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023.
    Donny Proffit from Diamondville, WY rides his bronc for a score of 84.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Kade Sonnier from Carencro, LA rides for a score of 87.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Kade won the CFD Championship in a 3 way tie with Cole Reiner and Clayton Biglow.
    Kade Sonnier from Carencro, LA rides for a score of 87.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Kade won the CFD Championship in a 3 way tie with Cole Reiner and Clayton Biglow. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Cole Reiner from Buffalo, WY scores 87.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Cole won the CFD Champion Buckle, 3-way tie with Kade Sonner, and Clayton Biglow.
    Cole Reiner from Buffalo, WY scores 87.50 in the Bareback Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Cole won the CFD Champion Buckle, 3-way tie with Kade Sonner, and Clayton Biglow. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Brandy Schaack from Chadron, NE ropes her calf in 4.4 seconds to have the 4th fastest time on Championship Sunday at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023.
    Brandy Schaack from Chadron, NE ropes her calf in 4.4 seconds to have the 4th fastest time on Championship Sunday at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Walt Arnold wrestles his steer in the Steer Wrestling on Championship Sunday at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Walt had a time of 6.7 to place 3rd in the final round.
    Walt Arnold wrestles his steer in the Steer Wrestling on Championship Sunday at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Walt had a time of 6.7 to place 3rd in the final round. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Eli Lord from Sturgis, SD dogs his steer in the Steer Wrestling for a time of 5.9 seconds to win the Cheyenne Frontier Days Steer Wrestling Championship on July 30, 2023.
    Eli Lord from Sturgis, SD dogs his steer in the Steer Wrestling for a time of 5.9 seconds to win the Cheyenne Frontier Days Steer Wrestling Championship on July 30, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Sue Smith from Blackfoot, ID sets the fastest time record at Cheyenne Frontier Days with a 16.89 second run to win the CFD Barrel Racing Championship.
    Sue Smith from Blackfoot, ID sets the fastest time record at Cheyenne Frontier Days with a 16.89 second run to win the CFD Barrel Racing Championship. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Parker Breding from Edgar, MT scores 86.50 points at Championship Sunday at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023.
    Parker Breding from Edgar, MT scores 86.50 points at Championship Sunday at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Bull Fighters Dusty Tuckness and Cody Webster jump in to save a bull rider at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023.
    Bull Fighters Dusty Tuckness and Cody Webster jump in to save a bull rider at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)
  • Stetson Wright from Milford, UT takes a lap around the arena after winning the Bull Riding Championship at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Stetson scored a 91.50 to win the rodeo.
    Stetson Wright from Milford, UT takes a lap around the arena after winning the Bull Riding Championship at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 2023. Stetson scored a 91.50 to win the rodeo. (Matt Idler, Cowboy State Daily)