The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicked off on February 28. Many Houstonians attend the Carnival and Concerts but don’t forget there’s an actual Rodeo competition happening as well. Night two of the Rodeo competition included Tie-Down Roping, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, and Breakaway Roping. These events are part of Super Series 1, taking place February 28-March 2, where athletes compete to earn a spot in the Semi-Finals, and eventually the Championship and Shootout competitions. (Photos by Jennifer Lake)
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The Bull won in this round as Jesse Flores is thrown during his turn in the Bull Riding competition. -
Joey Williams competed in the Women’s Breakaway Roping competition. She earned a score of 12.3 and came in fourth place for the night. -
Richie Champion tied for first place in Bareback Riding. -
Fans cheer on the Mutton Bustin contestants. -
A team attempts to lasso a calf in the Team Roping event. -
Kade Bruno placed fourth with a score of 71 in the Saddle Bronc competition. -
A calf is successfully caught in the Team Roping event. -
Veterans and Service Members were asked to stand so the crowd could acknowledge their service. -
Jordan Briggs competed in the Barrel Racing event. -
Bull Rider JB Mauney was first out of the gate in the Bull Riding competition for the night. -
Hope Thompson competed in the Women’s Breakaway Roping competition. She earned a score of 4.7 and came in second place for the night. -
Rodeo Houston fans sing along as they wait for the night’s entertainment, Brooks & Dunn. -
Dona Kay Rule competed in the Barrel Racing event. She placed sixth with a score of 15.34 for the night. -
Rodeo clowns work to protect the rider after he is thrown from the bull. -
Jackie Crawford competed in the Women’s Breakaway Roping competition. She earned a score of 4.3 and came in first place for the night. -
Rodeo goers watch the Bull Riding competition with anticipation. -
Leon Coffee, Rodeo Houston’s Rodeo Clown of 30 years, takes his place on the dirt for the Bull Riding competition. -
Jessica Routier competed in the Barrel Racing event. She came in second place with a score of 14.81 for the night. -
Lefty Holman placed third with a score of 75 in the Saddle Bronc competition. -
Rodeo goers cheer on the Women’s Breakaway Roping contestants. -
Kelsie Domer competed in the Women’s Breakaway Roping competition. She earned a score of 5 and came in third place for the night. -
Stetson Wright placed third for the night with a score of 85.5 in the Bull Riding competition. -
Clayton Biglow tied for first place in Bareback Riding. -
Rodeo Clowns work to corral an angry bull. -
An attendee cheers during the Steer Wrestling competition. -
Kody Lamb placed 3rd for the night in Bareback Riding. -
Jacob Talley placed second with a score of 6.1 in Steer Wrestling. -
With a score of 88.5, Chance Schott came in first in the Bull Riding competition for the night.
