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10 SEPTEMBER 2004 - WINDOW ROCK, AZ: A Navajo boy rides a sheep during the "Wooly Ride" at the 58th annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, AZ. The Navajo Nation Fair is the largest annual event in Window Rock, the capitol of the Navajo Nation, the largest Indian reservation in the US. The Navajo Nation Fair is one of the largest Native American events in the United States and features traditional Navajo events, like fry bread making contests, pow-wows and an all Indian rodeo. The Wooly Ride, also called Mutton Busting, is a rodeo for children six years old and younger. The youngsters are set on a sheep which is then turned loose in the arena. Points are awarded for style and length of ride. Wooly Riding is extremely popular on the Navajo reservation, which has a strong cattle and sheep ranching tradition. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ

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10 SEPTEMBER 2004 - WINDOW ROCK, AZ: A Navajo boy rides a sheep during the "Wooly Ride" at the 58th annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, AZ. The Navajo Nation Fair is the largest annual event in Window Rock, the capitol of the Navajo Nation, the largest Indian reservation in the US. The Navajo Nation Fair is one of the largest Native American events in the United States and features traditional Navajo events, like fry bread making contests, pow-wows and an all Indian rodeo. The Wooly Ride, also called Mutton Busting, is a rodeo for children six years old and younger. The youngsters are set on a sheep which is then turned loose in the arena. Points are awarded for style and length of ride. Wooly Riding is extremely popular on the Navajo reservation, which has a strong cattle and sheep ranching tradition. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ