Montana Katie Lynn Kraus presents the United States flag during grand entry in Marvin Brookman Stadium Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

of Buffalo, S.D., competes in barrel racing slack Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

The 10th presentation was held during the first performance of the Stampede Rodeo in Marvin Brookman Stadium Thursday, July 9. Rodeo queens on horseback hold flags rather than the luminary presentation held during previous rodeos. (Photo by John Plestina)

Luke Gee of Stanford, Mt., gets a hold of his steer in steer wrestling at the first Stampede rodeo performance Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

of Glasgow, formerly of Wolf Point, tries for a good barrel racing score during Stampede slack Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

of Scobey tests her barrel racing skills in Stampede slack Thursday, July 9. Photo by John Plestina

of Chinook rounds a barrel in barrel racing slack Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

Jamie Howlett of Rapid City, S.D., originally from Australia, stays on his ride during bareback riding Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

Tate Thybo of Belle Fourche, S.D., competes in the saddle bronc riding event Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)

Tony Barrington of Elko, Nev., tests his bareback riding skills at the Stampede Thursday, July 9. (Photo by John Plestina)