On Saturday, March 16, 2024, RodeoHouston contenders left it all on the dirt field as the three-week series neared its end. Audience members were thrilled that they got to see the Rodeo’s iconic former bullfighter and clown, Leon Coffee, in the barrel for his second-to-last bull riding round before he takes on other jobs at the rodeo next year Competitors risked life and limb on the penultimate day of the beloved Houston event, in rounds of bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding, and more. (Photos by Reggie Mathalone)
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Braden Richardson competes in Saturday’s bull riding competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston, achieving a score of 84 points during the wildcard round. (Photos by Reggie Mathalone) -
Ashley Castleberry competes in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Wyatt Casper competes in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Cash Robb competes in Saturday’s steer wrestling competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Trevor Reiste in Saturday’s bull riding competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Wyatt Casper competes in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Emily Beisel in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of 2024. -
Trevor Reiste has a close call after dismounting during Saturday’s bull riding competition at RodeoHouston. -
A saddle bronc rider looks down at his injured hand after competing during RodeoHouston. -
Leon Coffee was honored before the bull riding segment on Saturday, after the announcement of his retirement from barrel duty coming next year. -
An aggressive bull wields his horns after knocking a competitor off during RodeoHouston. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of 2024. -
Gus Franzen competes in Saturday’s steer wrestling competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Steer wrestling during RodeoHouston’s last weekend of 2024. -
Emily Beisel in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Preslie Reid in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Bull riding during RodeoHouston’s last weekend of 2024. -
Braden Richardson competes in Saturday’s bull riding competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Braden Richardson competes in Saturday’s bull riding competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Braden Richardson high fives Leon Coffee after competing in Saturday’s bill riding competition during RodeoHouston. -
Spencer Wright competes in Saturday’s saddle bronc riding competition at RodeoHouston. -
Taylor Broussard takes a moment after getting knocked off during bareback riding at RodeoHouston. -
Kyler Dick during steer wrestling at RodeoHouston. -
Breakaway roping during RodeoHouston’s last weekend of 2024. -
A bull rider intensely watches the competition as he waits for his turn to ride at RodeoHouston. -
Wyatt Casper competes in Saturday’s barrel racing competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Barrel racing during RodeoHouston. -
Braden Richardson celebrates after achieving a score of 84 during Saturday’s bull riding competition at RodeoHouston. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston. -
Bull riding during RodeoHouston. -
A saddle bronc rider walks off the field after dismounting at RodeoHouston. -
Stran Smith competes in Saturday’s bull riding competition at RodeoHouston. -
Barrel racing at RodeoHouston. -
Cash Robb competes in Saturday’s steer wrestling competition during the year’s final weekend of RodeoHouston. -
Saddle bronc riding at RodeoHouston. -
Team roping during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Breakaway roping during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
A competitor dismounts after saddle bronc riding at RodeoHouston. -
Bull riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Barrel racing during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Barrel racing during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Barrel racing during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Braden Richardson smiles after achieving 84 points during Saturday’s bull riding event at RodeoHouston. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
A saddle bronc rider walks off the field after competing during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year. -
Saddle bronc riding during RodeoHouston’s final weekend of the year.