Earth Ranch Rodeo -- Opening Ceremony Friday, Sept. 15

The United States Flag is presented at the opening of the WCRA rodeo in Earth, Tx on Friday, September 15, 2023.

The Texas flag is presented at the opening of the WCRA rodeo in Earth Texas, on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

The Sorting event requires the team to cut a specific numbered steer out of the herd and then add three more sequentially numbered steers without letting any of the steers cut return to the herd within a specific time limit. Not an easy task. And to make it more interesting, neither horse nor rider can cross the line.

And we’re airborne at the WCRA rodeo in Earth, Texas on Friday, September 15, 2023.

The first Bronc Rider bounces out the gate as this cowboy tries to rack up points to qualify for the National Finals in Amarillo at the WCRA rodeo in Earth, Tx.

This Bronc Rider is staying in the saddle as his pickup man comes in to pick him off his ride at the WCRA Rodeo .

This Paint Bronc decided to put on the brakes which makes it a bit difficult for the cowboy to stay aboard at the WCRA Rodeo in Earth.

How many cowboys does it take to milk one little cow? Apparently, four cowboys are required during the Wild Cow Milking Event at the WCRA Rodeo in Earth, Texas on Friday, September 15, 2023.

This team of cowboys prove that it is “udderly” possible to milk a wild cow and run very fast in cowboy boots at the WCRA Rodeo in Earth.