A Fine Evening For Rodeo

The Texas air was heavy with humidity, but the skies remained clear at the annual Williamson County Sheriffs Posse Rodeo on Friday night in Georgetown, Texas.   An added attraction at this year’s event was an appearance by members of the First Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment, based at Fort Hood, Texas.   After a very loud cannon blast, riders and horses demonstrated their skillful riding, followed by the main event in Georgetown’s venerable rodeo setting.   The  night’s competitors, some, like Jason Griffin of Dallas, a bareback rider, were  sporting bandages and braces, but it didn’t hold them back at all.  Mutton Bustin’ gave youngsters a chance to show off their skills.   5-year-old Liam Brown,  pictured in this post three times, came away the clear winner, riding that sheep like an old hand.   And let’s not forget cowboy fashion statements, either, from both ends of the age spectrum.  In the last photo, 4-year-old Jay Griffin stays close to his dad, Jason Griffin, the bareback rider  also pictured in this post.  Jay was occupied with his sword, adding a nice glow to an already sweet evening.   These photos were taken for my friends at the Williamson County Sun.