Bulls, Broncs & Steers at the IFYR

  • Ryker Butler of McLoud competes in bull riding at the IFYR on July 11.
    Ryker Butler of McLoud competes in bull riding at the IFYR on July 11.
  • Ryker Butler of McLoud competes in bull riding at the IFYR on July 11.
    Ryker Butler of McLoud competes in bull riding at the IFYR on July 11.
  • Rodeo volunteers scramble to protect Ryker Butler of McLoud from a bull after his ride at the IFYR on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Rodeo volunteers scramble to protect Ryker Butler of McLoud from a bull after his ride at the IFYR on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • IFYR volunteers handle a bull to let Ryker Butler get away.
    IFYR volunteers handle a bull to let Ryker Butler get away.
  • The bull ridden by Brayden Dowdle of McLoud decides to stay in the chute during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, the rodeo continues through Friday. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The bull ridden by Brayden Dowdle of McLoud decides to stay in the chute during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, the rodeo continues through Friday. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The bull ridden by Brayden Dowdle of McLoud dumps his rider in the mud during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, the rodeo continues through Friday. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The bull ridden by Brayden Dowdle of McLoud dumps his rider in the mud during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, the rodeo continues through Friday. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Jeffrey Bixler of Marshall, AR, competes in bull riding on July 10.
    Jeffrey Bixler of Marshall, AR, competes in bull riding on July 10.
  • Jeffrey Bixler of Marshall, AR, competes in bull riding on July 10.
    Jeffrey Bixler of Marshall, AR, competes in bull riding on July 10.
  • Jeffrey Bixler of Marshall, AR, competes in bull riding on July 10.
    Jeffrey Bixler of Marshall, AR, competes in bull riding on July 10.
  • Blake Blanchard of Pearland, TX, manages to stay on his bull as everyone runs to safety during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Blake Blanchard of Pearland, TX, manages to stay on his bull as everyone runs to safety during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Jace Hensley of Paola, KS, dismounts from his bull and into the mud during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Jace Hensley of Paola, KS, dismounts from his bull and into the mud during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Hadley Jones of Lumberton, MS, competes in steer wrestling on July 10.
    Hadley Jones of Lumberton, MS, competes in steer wrestling on July 10.
  • Nikki Lewis of Texarkana, AR, comes to a halt in the mud during the breakaway event on July 11.
    Nikki Lewis of Texarkana, AR, comes to a halt in the mud during the breakaway event on July 11.
  • Parker Matthews of Joplin, MO, competes in the Saddle Bronc event of the IFYR on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Parker Matthews of Joplin, MO, competes in the Saddle Bronc event of the IFYR on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Braxton Ogle of McLoud, left, attempts to rope a steer's back legs out of the mud, as Jim Watkins of Bristow, OK, holds his head in the Team Roping event of the IFYR on the morning of July 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Braxton Ogle of McLoud, left, attempts to rope a steer's back legs out of the mud, as Jim Watkins of Bristow, OK, holds his head in the Team Roping event of the IFYR on the morning of July 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Marco Rizzo of Quitman, GA, competes in the bull riding on July 10.
    Marco Rizzo of Quitman, GA, competes in the bull riding on July 10.
  • Collin Roland of Childersburg, AL, hangs on as he competes in the Bareback Bronc event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Collin Roland of Childersburg, AL, hangs on as he competes in the Bareback Bronc event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Carter Shaw of Haughton, LA, competes in bull riding on July 11.
    Carter Shaw of Haughton, LA, competes in bull riding on July 11.

    Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan