A Louisiana rodeo for US prison inmates
Published on Apr 25, 2023 06:47 PM IST
At the sprawling Louisiana prison “Angola,” inmates clad in black and white stripes go toe-to-toe with horses and bulls at a unique rodeo event.
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Inmates attempt to control a horse to ride it during the “Wild Horse Racing” event at the Angola Prison Rodeo held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary on April 23, in Louisiana. The rodeo, which is in its 57th year, features inmates competing in rodeo events and selling crafts they make at the prison, reported AFP. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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Inmates participate in Convict Poker where they aim to be the last contestant with their hands on the table as a bull charges them during the Angola Prison Rodeo. The rodeo, described on its website as the "wildest show in the south," features about a dozen events in which prisoners and professional cowboys compete under the watchful eyes of prison guards and the viewing public.(Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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Donald Cook, an inmate serving a life sentence for murder, waits to participate in an opening event at the Angola Prison Rodeo. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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Inmates participate in a starting ceremony during the Angola Prison Rodeo. In the dirt-floored arena, inmates in striped uniforms, helmets, and cowboy hats walk around freely and prepare for their upcoming shows, reported AFP.(Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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Inmates participate in the ‘Guts and Glory’, event where they attempt to remove a chip from a bull's head. According to the rodeo's website, “Guts and Glory,” is considered the most exciting event, reported AFP. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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An inmate falls to the ground during bull riding during the Angola Prison Rodeo.(Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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People listen to ‘Oh Beautiful’ during the event. The rodeos have become increasingly popular, attracting several tens of thousands of people each year. An admission fee goes to funding for inmate support programs, reports AFP. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
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