Rodeo

  • Jaxson Thurmon of El Dorado, AR, loses his hat in the bareback bronc event of the IFYR on the evening of July 15. Thurmon earned first place in the final event standings with a score of 68 for his first two rides and
    Jaxson Thurmon of El Dorado, AR, loses his hat in the bareback bronc event of the IFYR on the evening of July 15. Thurmon earned first place in the final event standings with a score of 68 for his first two rides and
  • As the lights flash in Arena #3, Ty Lavergne of Suphur, LA, competes in bull riding during the championship round on the evening of July 17. Lavergne placed sixth in the overall event standings.
    As the lights flash in Arena #3, Ty Lavergne of Suphur, LA, competes in bull riding during the championship round on the evening of July 17. Lavergne placed sixth in the overall event standings.
  • Danni Brown of Bethel steers her horse through the mud around the second barrel at the IFYR on the evening of July 15.
    Danni Brown of Bethel steers her horse through the mud around the second barrel at the IFYR on the evening of July 15.
  • Brenna Beauchamp of Wanette rounds the third barrel in the barrel racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) on July 12.
    Brenna Beauchamp of Wanette rounds the third barrel in the barrel racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) on July 12.
  • Rianne Tinsley of Shawnee works on tying her goat in the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 13.
    Rianne Tinsley of Shawnee works on tying her goat in the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 13.
  • Josey Milburn of Asher sprints to the third barrel during the IFYR on the morning of July 16.
    Josey Milburn of Asher sprints to the third barrel during the IFYR on the morning of July 16.
  • IFYR Contestants Averie Cornell and Dacey Neal, both of Mt. Vernon, TX, and Evie Knox of Dallas, TX, sit on a gate to watch the barrel racing event on July 12.
    IFYR Contestants Averie Cornell and Dacey Neal, both of Mt. Vernon, TX, and Evie Knox of Dallas, TX, sit on a gate to watch the barrel racing event on July 12.
  • Kolt Mendenhall of Boswell, OK, hangs onto the rope in saddle bronc during the IFYR on the evening of July 16. Mendenhall placed eighth in the final saddle bronc standings.
    Kolt Mendenhall of Boswell, OK, hangs onto the rope in saddle bronc during the IFYR on the evening of July 16. Mendenhall placed eighth in the final saddle bronc standings.
  • KJ Perkins of Lonegrove, OK, tries to heel when the steer decides to squat in team roping during the IFYR on the evening of July 16.
    KJ Perkins of Lonegrove, OK, tries to heel when the steer decides to squat in team roping during the IFYR on the evening of July 16.
  • Cohen Haydel of Prairieville, LA, tries to balance as his bull launches from its chute in the bull riding event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on the morning of July 14.
    Cohen Haydel of Prairieville, LA, tries to balance as his bull launches from its chute in the bull riding event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on the morning of July 14.