Kathryn Giese of Huntsville, Texas makes a dash across the arena after competing in Barrel Racing.
Blaine Dever of Houston, who was competing in both Bareback Riding and Bull Riding, gets ready for Bareback Riding.
Despite the heat, Bareback Riding competitor Justin Lewis of Kirbyville, Texas managed a smile as he prepared to ride.
Marshall Adkins of Waskom, Texas relaxes before competing in Bull Riding.
Blaine Dever of Houston competes in Bareback Riding.
Justin Lewis of Kirbyville, Texas competes in Bareback Riding.
Mason Ortego of St. Francisville, Louisiana competes in Bareback Riding.
Zachary Miles of Nixon, Texas gets thrown during Bull Riding.
Brandi Bauerle of Kenedy, Texas competes in Breakaway Roping.
Allipaige Cadwallader of Huntsville, Texas competes in Barrel Racing.
Pat Hooper of Athens, Texas competes in Steer Wrestling.
7-year-old Frederick Neuharth competes in Mutton Bustin'.
A youngster competes in Mutton Bustin'.
22-month-old Laura Gheer attended the 73rd Taylor Rodeo with her family.
Two-and-a-half year-old Carson Stautz, toting plenty of water for a hot evening, was accompanied by his aunt, 12-year-old Emma Balusek
4-year-old rodeo attendee Bennett Kiesling decided going shirtless and having a bit of Gatorade was a key to beating the heat.
Ethan Copeland and his son Ryder, who will be two-years-old on August 30th, had fun together.
Irene Michna was among the attendees at the 73rd Taylor Rodeo on Friday, July 14, 2023. During Saturday's rodeo, she would be made an Honorary Life Member of the Taylor Rodeo Association.
Rodeo attendee Tessa Streit was prepared for the heat with her old-fashioned fan.
The three-night 73rd Taylor Rodeo was held Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center.
