The cool front didn’t scare away any of the rodeo rowdies that made up the capacity crowd at Tejas Rodeo on Saturday, October 19, 2013. The competition in the timed events was stiff and the drop in temperature had the bulls bucking extra rank. In addition to the pageantry of the Tejas Rodeo Rough Riders we had a special appearance by Craig Davies and his broke-to-ride registered Texas Longhorn “Oreo.” Outdoor fire pits and award winning cuisine at the Tejas Steakhouse and Saloon kept us warm and our bellies full.  See below for photos, results and personnel.

National Finals Rodeo bull riding qualifier Beaver Jernigan working on the draw at Tejas Rodeo.

Unofficial Results

Breakaway Roping – 1st – Erica Mesch – 3.178

Tie-down Roping – 1st – Cole Moody – 11.284

Barrel Racing – 1st – Suade Furr – 16.021; 2nd – Shay Hudson – 16.554

Bull Riding – 1st – Nick McCormick 82 pts; 2nd – Winston Lopez – 79 pts

Personnel & Livestock

• Producer: Tejas Rodeo
• Judges: Dudley Butler & Beaver Jernigan
• Specialty Acts: Tejas Rodeo Rough Riders & Craig Davies
• Bucking Stock: Cody Haynes
• Protection Athletes: Larry “Wildman” Gandy & Jimmy Turner
• Safety Riders: Brad McDougal & Larry Hammonds
• Secretary: Lynnette Furr
• Timer: Sherri James
• Photographer: John Mohar
  
• Music Director: Nicole Myers
• Announcers: Yancey James & Matthew Myers

Nicole Myers, my “sound babe” making the last minute preparations to rock the house at Tejas Rodeo