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Do indians make better cowboys than cowboys?
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Nov 18, 2013
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Do indians make better cowboys than cowboys?
The Indian National Finals Rodeo wrapped up earlier this month in Las Vegas. During the event, spectators enjoyed the usual rodeo competitions: barrel racing, steer wrestling and bull riding.
Dakota Louis prepares for his championship ride.
Dakota Louis prepares for his championship ride.
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Tristan Ahtone
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An unknown bull rider in the junior category mounts the bull in the chute.
An unknown bull rider in the junior category mounts the bull in the chute.
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Tristan Ahtone
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A bull rider at the Indian National Finals Rodeo.
A bull rider at the Indian National Finals Rodeo.
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Tristan Ahtone
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The Indian National Finals Rodeo wrapped up earlier this month in Las Vegas. During the event, spectators enjoyed the usual rodeo competitions: barrel racing, steer wrestling and bull riding.

The Indian National Finals Rodeo wrapped up earlier this month in Las Vegas. During the event, spectators enjoyed the usual rodeo competitions: barrel racing, steer wrestling and bull riding.

But what's different about this event is it's an Indian-only rodeo. In addition to the bulls, cows and Indian cowboys, the whole family is there. Fronteras reporter Tristan Ahtone has this story.