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Rodeo clown Preston Broxson high-fives the winner of the mutton bustin' during the Thursday, July 9, 2026, performance of the Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Casper.
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Rodeo clown and barrel man Preston Broxson gets the crowd fired up for bull riding during the Tuesday evening performance of the Central Wyoming Fair and PRCA Rodeo.
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Rodeo clown and barrel man Preston Broxson balances himself on his barrel with interacting with announcer Doug Mathis on Saturday evening at the Central Wyoming Fair and PRCA Rodeo.
Andrew Towne
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Rodeo clown and barrel man Preston Broxson entertains the crowd with a skit during the Friday evening performance of the Central Wyoming Fair and PRCA Rodeo.
Andrew Towne
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Rodeo clown and barrel man Preston Broxson comes face to face with the bull Agitator during the Wednesday evening performance of the Central Wyoming Fair and PRCA Rodeo.
Andrew Towne
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