Championship Bull Riding: Day 1 Recap [PHOTOS]

Champion bull riders from around the world have been competing for a full year to qualify for the Championship Bull Riding event at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Day One on Monday, July 21 started the competition---with everyone hoping to win the grand prize $100,000.

Here's a brief overview of the evening, from bucks off the bull, to rodeo clown tomfoolery (CBR day two gallery to come):