The 2023 Houston Rodeo competition is still going strong. The competition includes Tie-Down Roping, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, and Breakaway Roping.ย And, as always, the Chuck Wagon races, Cattle Scramble, and Mutton Bustin. If you’re planning to go to a concert at the Rodeo, make sure to get there early so you can watch these incredible athletes compete.ย (Photos by Jennifer Lake)
Nose to nose with a bucking Bronc.
A teenager captures a calf in the calf scramble.
Conner Murnion lost to the bull in this round.
Tarryn Lee took first place in barrel racing with a score of 14.73.
Cadee Williams took the lead in Breakaway Roping with a score of 2.7.
Worried fans watch another cowboy get thrown from a bull.
Tucker Allen came in third place in the Saddle Bronc competition.
Stetson Wright placed fifth in the Saddle Bronc competition with a score of 81.
A mother and her daughter, third and fourth generation Rodeo Houston horses.
Chuck Wagon races are a fan favorite.
Talon Roseland placed seventh with a score of 11.9 in the Steer Wrestling competition.
Everyone wore their best Houston themed attire in honor of Bun B night.
Wyatt Casper came in fourth with a score of 82.5 in the Saddle Bronc competition
Rodeo Houston presented Leon Coffee, their Rodeo Clown of 30 years, with a special belt buckle in honor of this anniversary.
Creek Young placed third in Bull Riding for the night.
A young fan cheers on the Bull Riding event.
Tyler Taylor was bucked off during the Bull Riding competition.
Shannon McReynolds placed 2nd in the barrel racing competition.
Wagons are steered by a Cowboy or Cowgirl and pulled by a team of six horses.
A calf gets away from Mr. Coffee during the calf scramble.
Taylor Munsell came in sixth place in the Breakaway Roping competition with a score of 4.4
The Chuck Wagons make a figure 8 around barrels then make two laps around the stadium to complete their race.
I fan waits patiently with her winning from the carnival.
Fans anxiously watch the Saddle Bronc competition.