True grit: how wild horses are turning Nevada inmates into cowboys Read moreThis is the Angola Prison Rodeo, a 53-year-old tradition at the biggest and most notorious prison in Louisiana, the incarceration capital of the world. The prison rodeo is a distinctly American spin on the Roman Colosseum, and Angola’s is the last remaining show in the country. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Most inmate riders are thrown to the ground immediately. The rodeo is the only chance most Angola inmates get to make a livable income – and not just inside the arena. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Justin Singleton at the Angola rodeo.

Source: The Guardian October 29, 2016 12:00 UTC