Eddie Dever of Bellville, Texas, competing in Tie Down Roping, stands with his horse Tweetie during the National Anthem.
Members of the Sheriff's Posse Drill Team bow their heads for a prayer near the start of the rodeo.
Emilio Garcia, standing with his father, Rick Ramos, plays TAPS as a riderless horse is led through the arena by Scott Gollihare. The riderless horse honored Joe Hoyle.
Ava Martinez, 16, is this year's Rodeo Sweetheart. Members of the rodeo drill team are pictured behind her..
Scott Gollihare enters the arena with a riderless horse honoring Joe Hoyle, plus first responders and members of the military.
Members of the Sheriff's Posse Drill Team circle the arena.
Madison Martin of Bulverde, Texas prepares to compete in Breakaway Roping.
Shaye Jessee of La Vernia, Texas competes in Breakaway Roping.
Kaden Earl of Jarrell gets thrown from a bull.
Leandro Machado of Weatherford, Texas competes in Bull Riding.
Ayslan Gereson of Brazil gets thrown.
Blake Eggl of Huffsman, Texas competes in Tie Down Roping.
Eddie Dever of Bellville, Texas, competes in Tie Down Roping.
Reece Dunham of Burney, Texas competes in Team Roping.
A contestant holds on tight during Mutton Bustin'.
Riata Rafferty competes in Mutton Bustin'.
Riata Rafferty holds onto her first place trophy for her win in Mutton Bustin'.
4-year-old Stella Peterson had a great time at the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo.
4-year-old Stella Peterson had fun watching the action.
According to the Texas State Historical Society, the rodeo is a Texas tradition that dates back to the 16th century. when Spanish conquistadors brought horses and cattle to the U.S.
During the off-season, vaqueros — Spanish cowboys — would often hold contests and...
