Pick-up rider Paul Robinson assists a cowboy from his bucking bronc. Photos by Peter McIntosh. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Cowboy Kylie Waru navigates a barrel and bull fighter Mark Tweedie in the second-division bull ride. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

The crowd seeks cover from the rain at Outram Rodeo yesterday. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Jenna Harris and Hannah Tebbutt (both 13), both of Dunedin, take a selfie. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Cowboy Ben Forsyth competes in the second-division bull ride. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Cowboy Logan Cornish rides a bucking bronc in the second-division bareback event. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Lorraine Ward and Farah Smith (2), of Auckland, shelter from the rain. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Isaac Lawrence (7), of Outram, enjoys a slushie, despite the cold yesterday. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood

Richard Scoles (18), of Tapanui, takes a nap. : Rodeo in bronc rider's blood