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Delaware woman makes bull-riding history at Cowtown Rodeo

Lauren Ehrlich prepares for a bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
Lauren Ehrlich prepares for a bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
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Lauren Ehrlich in the bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
Lauren Ehrlich in the bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
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Lauren Ehrlich (top left) takes photos during a bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
Lauren Ehrlich (top left) takes photos during a bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
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A rodeo clown distracts a bull during competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
A rodeo clown distracts a bull during competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
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Cowtown Rodeo is the longest running weekly rodeo in America. In its 64 year history, Lauren Ehrlich is the first woman to successfully ride a bull for 8 seconds.
Cowtown Rodeo is the longest running weekly rodeo in America. In its 64 year history, Lauren Ehrlich is the first woman to successfully ride a bull for 8 seconds.
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Lauren Ehrlich prepares for a bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
Lauren Ehrlich prepares for a bull-riding competition Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, NJ.
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Hook Um Dano attacks Jason Farley while in a barrel during a bull riding competition at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, News Journal.
Hook Um Dano attacks Jason Farley while in a barrel during a bull riding competition at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, News Journal.
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Lauren Ehrlich, of Wilmington, prepares for a bull riding competition in late July at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, New Jersey.
Lauren Ehrlich, of Wilmington, prepares for a bull riding competition in late July at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, New Jersey.
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