There was a strong contingent of entrants from Lincoln and Pott counties last week at the International Finals Youth rodeo, which was back in action after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Left, Kenzie Cowden from Chandler competes in the polebending during the second go-round Thursday morning.
The team-roping duo of Braxton Ogle and Dyllan Thomason from McLoud were early in the second go-round on Wednesday evening. Middle left, heeler Thomason prepares to his throw his loop. The middle photo is Thomason and the right one is Ogle.
At the bottom of the page on the left is Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who carried the Oklahoma flag in the Grand Entry on Wednesday evening.
Bottom right, Ogle pulls some slack after roping the head.
Photos/Brian Blansett