Competitors give it their all at Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo
11-month-old Verlon Haire sits on a horse with his grandfather, Lee Brown, a member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, just before granddad rode into the arena with team during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27. (Photos by Andy Sharp)
Cash Sellman of San Angelo competes in Saddle Bronc riding.
Indie Parnell, 5, with rodeo clown Leon Coffee, proudly displays her first place trophy for winning the Mutton Bustin’ competition. Indie also won first place in Mutton Bustin’ at the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo in Taylor.
Capri Roselli, 7, is comforted by her father Chris Roselli after her Mutton Bustin’ ride.
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Cora Mayer of Hutto competes in Barrel Racing.
As rodeo action comes to an end, 3-year-old Logan Bonnell, feeling pretty sleepy, found comfort in the arms of his grandmother, Karen Chase.
Kenzie McCalec, the 2025 Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Sweetheart, sits astride her horse called Hazael.
Carsyn Woods of Alice, Texas, left, who competed in Breakaway Roping, relaxes and visits with her dad, Chip Woods, as their horses, Berlin and Playboy, enjoy a snack at right after all the events were concluded at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo.
Time is precious at the rodeo. Time is also money. A matter of milliseconds can be the difference between triumph and going home with your tail between your legs.
This past Friday and Saturday night, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo introduced Jarrell to some of Texas’ cowboys and cowgirls who aimed to see their reflection in the big, shiny belt buckle of victory.