Athletes practice their roping on this stand-in in the back parking lot

Athletes practice their roping on this stand-in in the back parking lot

A look behind the chutes ahead of opening night of the Indoor Rodeo

The 28th annual Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo starts at 6 p.m. tonight

Behind the Cariboo Memorial Complex, athletes of all ages are getting prepped to ride into action at the 28th annual Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo.

Animals are being inspected for tags, cowboys and cowgirls are saddling up, and the organizing committee is putting the finishing touches on the rodeo grounds for the event, set for their first performance at 6 p.m. Friday night.

Take a look at some of the behind the scenes preparation.

Read more: Athletes ready to ride at weekend’s indoor rodeo

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