A night at the rodeo
These bullriders prepped their bodies for a beating as they put their stamina and showmanship on display at Rexall Place in front of 12, 000 people. All photos by Jason Franson
Jim Berry hangs on as he comes out of the shoot during saddle bronc riding event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Alberta, November 10, 2016.JASON FRANSON
JR Vezain loses his hat as he hangs on to his horse during the bareback riding event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Alberta, November 10, 2016.JASON FRANSON/The Globe and Mail
Flag girl Arleta Thiessen, prepares for the opening ceremony during the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Alberta, November 10, 2016.JASON FRANSON/The Globe and Mail
Bull rider Scott Schiffner barely hangs on to complete his ride during the bull riding event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Alberta, November 10, 2016.JASON FRANSON/The Globe and Mail
A rodeo flag girl prepares her horse for the opening ceremony of the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Alberta, November 10, 2016.JASON FRANSON/The Globe and Mail
Jake Watson comes out of the chute during the saddle bronc event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Alberta, November 10, 2016.JASON FRANSON/The Globe and Mail