Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.