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Easter Show Rodeo

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While for most, the Easter show is a day full of rides, showbags and chocolate. But for these Cowboys, the Easter Show is serious business. All photos by Kate Geraghty. Follow us on Twitter @photosSMH.

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Cowboys gather at the shoot to watch the final round of the 2018 Sydney Royal Rodeo Series, The Federation Challenge at The Sydney Royal Easter Show.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn moments before his bull ride in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn during his bull ride in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Savannah Edwards 7 (right) plays on a saddle as Travis Heeb 24 (left) and Denny Swadling 33 (centre) prepare for their ride in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Cowboys prepare moments before their rides.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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A cowboy just hangs on during his ride in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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A cowboy walks into the pens with the horses that will be ridden in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn does stretches in preparation.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn during his bull ride in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Travis Wheatley 26 (centre) relaxes before his ride at the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Travis Heeb 24 (2nd from right, rear) straps his arm in preparation.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn during his bull ride in the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Cowboys chat and prepare for their rides in the back dressing room just before the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn during his bull ride.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn (2nd from right) stands amongst other cowboys during the national anthem in the arena prior to the final round.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Travis Wheatley 26 (left) straps his arm before his ride.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn (left) talks with friends before his ride.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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A man and a child walk down the walkway to the rodeo arena.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Cowboys relax before their ride near the gates before getting ready.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Jason O'Hearn (centre) stands in the arena before his bull ride.Photo: Kate Geraghty

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A steer stands in the pen as a cowboy looks on while waiting round to begin.Photo: Kate Geraghty