Texans young and old love a rodeo. Despite the pain, the mud and the blood, competition and camaraderie keep us coming back for more. Everyone to the main arena; these fearless competitors are ready to ride.
Laura Brewer, CoServ: North Texas Fair & Rodeo cowboys wait their turn to ride.
Bob Norris, Pedernales EC: A silhouette of a cowboy at a rodeo.
Holly Bufkin, Big Country EC: “Unwavering grit as this paint bronc shows the untamed heart that defines rodeo.”
John Grigsby, CoServ: “While visiting in Stephenville, I was fortunate to observe team calf roping practice from some top-notch, for-real cowboys.”
Kristi Rivers, Hamilton County EC: “Young cowboys watch the rodeo.”
Martha Dye, Pedernales EC: “A young rider competes in the barrel races at a rodeo in Blanco.”
Chico Vasquez, Wharton County EC: “My grandson enjoying the rodeo.”
Benjamin Adams, Central Texas EC: Action during the Brown County Bull Bash in April.
Adam Ramirez, Bandera EC: A Tarleton State University bronc rider at the 2026 South Texas Collegiate Classic in San Antonio.
Paul Garcia, Medina EC: “I love rodeos and the challenges of the eight-second photo op, if it lasts that long.”
Don Fincher, Panola-Harrison EC: “I took this picture at the Marshall Police Officers Association Rodeo in 2018.”
Amy Dudley, Bailey County EC: “My son Brandon Burris and his kids Bodee and Braydee pray every time they step foot into an arena.”
Michelle DuPont, MidSouth EC: “Zoe with one of her eight longhorn show cattle, Alphie.”
Lauren Bell, South Plains EC: “Our 3-week-old daughter at her first rodeo.”
Beth Speer, Medina EC: “Little girls and their favorite rodeo clown always bring smiles.”
