Clayman Rodeo celebrates 30 years

  • Gabri Alvarez, 15, front, riding her horse named Chuck, is joined by 14-year-old Reagan Roppolo, astride her horse called Cash, as they get ready to take part in the Grand Entry.
    Gabri Alvarez, 15, front, riding her horse named Chuck, is joined by 14-year-old Reagan Roppolo, astride her horse called Cash, as they get ready to take part in the Grand Entry.
  • Jenna Anderson carries the American flag through the arena as the National Anthem is played.
    Jenna Anderson carries the American flag through the arena as the National Anthem is played.
  • 13-year-old Mason Simpson, a participant in Breakaway Roping and Team Roping prepares himself for competition.
    13-year-old Mason Simpson, a participant in Breakaway Roping and Team Roping prepares himself for competition.
  • 11-year-old Trigg Isbell, astride his horse named Socks, gets ready for Breakaway Roping competition.
    11-year-old Trigg Isbell, astride his horse named Socks, gets ready for Breakaway Roping competition.
  • Team Roping participant Tommy Ward spends time with his son Ellis, 2, before competition.
    Team Roping participant Tommy Ward spends time with his son Ellis, 2, before competition.
  • Annie Picken praises her horse after they competed in Senior Breakaway Roping.
    Annie Picken praises her horse after they competed in Senior Breakaway Roping.
  • 18-year-old Tyler Simpson, riding his horse named Waylon, gets ready to compete in Senior Breakaway Roping.
    18-year-old Tyler Simpson, riding his horse named Waylon, gets ready to compete in Senior Breakaway Roping.
  • Reagan Roppolo competes in Barrel Racing.
    Reagan Roppolo competes in Barrel Racing.
  • Claire Smith competes in Barrel Racing.
    Claire Smith competes in Barrel Racing.
  • Claudia Chaffin competes in Polebending.
    Claudia Chaffin competes in Polebending.
  • Kylie Frye competes in Polebending.
    Kylie Frye competes in Polebending.
  • Clara Gulbranson competes in Polebending.
    Clara Gulbranson competes in Polebending.
  • Jaycee Ferguson competes in Polebending.
    Jaycee Ferguson competes in Polebending.
  • Aaren Horak competes in Polebending.
    Aaren Horak competes in Polebending.
  • Clara Gulbranson relaxes with her horse named Rose before the Polebending competition.
    Clara Gulbranson relaxes with her horse named Rose before the Polebending competition.
  • Ishmael Harris prepares to compete in Team Roping.
    Ishmael Harris prepares to compete in Team Roping.
  • John Armstrong gets ready to compete in Senior Breakaway Roping.
    John Armstrong gets ready to compete in Senior Breakaway Roping.
  • Mason Simpson, 13, prepares to compete in Team Roping.
    Mason Simpson, 13, prepares to compete in Team Roping.
  • 12-year-old Beau Taylor prepares to compete in Team Roping.
    12-year-old Beau Taylor prepares to compete in Team Roping.
  • Kendall Ford spends quiet time with a horse when not competing in Barrel Racing.
    Kendall Ford spends quiet time with a horse when not competing in Barrel Racing.
  • 12-year-old Beau Taylor puts on his game face before competing in Breakaway Roping.
    12-year-old Beau Taylor puts on his game face before competing in Breakaway Roping.
  • Geeg Surgi, center, spends time with her granddaughters Violet Gulbranson, 7, left, and Avery Gulbranson, 9, right, as they watch the girls' older sister Clara Gulbranson compete in Barrel Racing and Polebending.
    Geeg Surgi, center, spends time with her granddaughters Violet Gulbranson, 7, left, and Avery Gulbranson, 9, right, as they watch the girls' older sister Clara Gulbranson compete in Barrel Racing and Polebending.
  • 2-year-old Bronc Winkler, whose dad is Team Roping member Kade Winkler, tries out his own roping skills from the spectator stands.
    2-year-old Bronc Winkler, whose dad is Team Roping member Kade Winkler, tries out his own roping skills from the spectator stands.
  • Friends Will Broadway, left, and Holt James, right, both 13, watch the action from atop a horse trailer as evening skies fill with color.
    Friends Will Broadway, left, and Holt James, right, both 13, watch the action from atop a horse trailer as evening skies fill with color.
  • The spectator stands empty out as night comes near the conclusion.
    The spectator stands empty out as night comes near the conclusion.

The 30th Clayman Rodeo was held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Windsong Farm. The annual event is hosted by Jim Bob and Kelly Clayman, who've taught rodeo and equestrian skills here for many years. Contact the Sun at 512-930-4824 or ads@wilcosun.com for high quality digital or print photos.