Riata Roundup Rodeo comes to town for another year

Caleb Hernandez tries to hold onto his sheep during mutton bustin’ at the Riata Roundup Rodeo on Friday. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Patrick Sharp wipes himself off after taking a tumble in the mud during Friday’s mutton bustin’ competition at the Riata Roundup Rodeo. erick mitchell | dispatch record

The 2024 Riata Roundup Rodeo Court, from left to right, includes Princess Allie Urich, Duchess Hadyn Ferguson, Queen Trinity Frazier standing with Riata Roundup Rodeo clown Chris Hammett, 2023 Queen Harper Evans, Sweetheart Aria Parks, Ambassador Emma Easter and Contessa Riley Thompson. erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record Call Brown reaches to grab his steer during Friday’s steer wrestling at the Riata Roundup Rodeo.