The horses were buckin’ during the Saddle Bronc event at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

The horses were buckin’ during the Saddle Bronc event at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

PHOTOS: 5th Annual Alix rodeo bucks the competition

Cowboys and cowgirls risked it all at the Alix Rodeo

Results coming soon from the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo.

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Cowboys took part in the 13-15 Steer Riding event during the fifth annual Alix Rodeo held over the weekend. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Cowboys took part in the 13-15 Steer Riding event during the fifth annual Alix Rodeo held over the weekend. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

The audience was up close and personal during th 13-15 Steer Riding event at the Alix rodeo. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

The audience was up close and personal during th 13-15 Steer Riding event at the Alix rodeo. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Some of the livestock at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo were crafty enough to avoid the cowboys and cowgirls during the Team Roping event. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Some of the livestock at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo were crafty enough to avoid the cowboys and cowgirls during the Team Roping event. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Team Ropers at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo using pin-point accurany to rein in livestock. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Team Ropers at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo using pin-point accurany to rein in livestock. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Cowgirls were roundin’ the barrels at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Cowgirls were roundin’ the barrels at the 5th Annual Alix Rodeo. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

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