It was high-energy fun at this year’s annual Yates Manahan Youth Rodeo, held Wednesday, June 15, 2022 during County Fair week.
(At top): Running the 15-19 Girls Barrels is Josie Draper of Fairfield.
Hunter Isaacs of Fairfield concentrates hard as he grabs for this sprightly goat during the 9 & under Goat Tying event.
Proudly wearing a red shirt that marks her as a TJHRA State finalist is Paige Emmons of Fairfield, who competed in her hometown rodeo in the 10-14 Girls Goat Tying event.
Reinen Champion of Mexia crosses the finish line in the 6 & under Goat Ribbon Pulling.
Kaston Kimball of Teague wrestles a stubbon animal during the 10-14 Boys Chute Dogging event.
The 2022 Youth Rodeo was sponsored by Rollo Insurance and RVOS Insurance.
Congratulations to all the youth for their hard work and thrilling competition.
(Photos by Payton Botelho)
