Thrilling Spectacle

Rodeo brings family fun to Taylor

  • Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.
    Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.
  • West Mitchell of Pine Mountain, Georgia competes in Bareback Riding.
    West Mitchell of Pine Mountain, Georgia competes in Bareback Riding.
  • Cooper Bradberry of Brooksmith, Texas stretches before taking part in the Saddle Bronc competition.
    Cooper Bradberry of Brooksmith, Texas stretches before taking part in the Saddle Bronc competition.
  • Hazen Sparks of Talihina, Oklahoma takes part in Steer Wrestling.
    Hazen Sparks of Talihina, Oklahoma takes part in Steer Wrestling.
  • Jimmie R. Smith of McDade, Texas competes in Breakaway Roping.
    Jimmie R. Smith of McDade, Texas competes in Breakaway Roping.
  • Tammy Fischer of Ledbetter, Texas competes in Barrel Racing.
    Tammy Fischer of Ledbetter, Texas competes in Barrel Racing.
  • 6-year-old Bowen Schneider spends time with his dad Mike Schneider before competing in Mutton Bustin'.
    6-year-old Bowen Schneider spends time with his dad Mike Schneider before competing in Mutton Bustin'.
  • 5-year-old Cyrus Fritz, with his dad Ryan Fritz, waits with others to compete in Mutton Bustin'.
    5-year-old Cyrus Fritz, with his dad Ryan Fritz, waits with others to compete in Mutton Bustin'.
  • 7-year-old Isabella Gutierrez proudly shows the belt buckle she won competing in Mutton Bustin'.
    7-year-old Isabella Gutierrez proudly shows the belt buckle she won competing in Mutton Bustin'.
  • -year-old Landon Smith and his dad Corey Smith watch the action at the 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo.
    -year-old Landon Smith and his dad Corey Smith watch the action at the 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo.
  • 3-year-old Porter Fritz, left, and his brother Cyrus, 5, right, enjoyed their time at the 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18.
    3-year-old Porter Fritz, left, and his brother Cyrus, 5, right, enjoyed their time at the 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18.
  • Bobby Herrmann uses a portable fan to keep his 8-month-old daughter Ophelia cool on a warm evening at the 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18.
    Bobby Herrmann uses a portable fan to keep his 8-month-old daughter Ophelia cool on a warm evening at the 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18.

    The 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the event continued at the Williamson County Expo Center for two more nights on Friday and Saturday. 

    Photos by Andy Sharp

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