August 8, 2013

Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo - Day 1

The first day of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston mo.

Jared Smith rides Top Flight in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Carter received a score of 86 for his ride.

Garrett Essner of Columbia, Mo. waits for Brantley Gilbert to perform at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Brantley Gilbert performs at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. The country/rock singer, songwriter has two albums.

Jared Smith rides Top Flight in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Carter received a score of 86 for his ride.

Andy Carter of Ellisnore, Mo., looks up to see his score after riding Dollar Whiskey in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Carter received a score of 71 for his ride.

Andy Carter of Ellisnore, Mo., rides Dollar Whiskey in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Carter received a score of 71 for his ride.

Ryan Gray rides Ankle Biter in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Gray received a score of 86 for his ride.

Jared Smith rides Top Flight in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Carter received a score of 86 for his ride.

Richard Champion falls from Little Pistol in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Ryan Gray rides Ankle Biter in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Gray received a score of 86 for his ride.

Justin McDaniel rides Smart Water in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. McDaniel received a score of 81 for his ride.

Taylor Price rides Prairie Wind in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Price received a score of 84 for his ride.

A rider with the American Flag circles the arena as the National Anthem plays before the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

The Grand Entry circles the arena at the start of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Richard Champion rides Little Pistol in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

The Grand Entry circles the arena at the start of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Justin McDaniel rides Smart Water in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. McDaniel received a score of 81 for his ride.

Taylor Price rides Prairie Wind in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Price received a score of 84 for his ride.

Justin Kaufman eats before the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Chase Gerlach, 8, tries on a cowboy hat at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Fans walk through mud puddles at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Lawson Alcorn, 10, left, and his brother Hayden, 12, sell programs at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Chasity Tackwell checks out the Brantley Gilbert shirt she bought at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Richard Champion rides Little Pistol in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Workers prepare the arena before the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Fans wait for the gates to open before the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Mud and water fill the arena before the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Roy and Joyce Jackson, of Boonville, Ind., at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Leon, left, Trevin, 10, and Amy Thurman, of Mount Vernon, Ill., at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo.

Jared Smith Raisies his fist in celebration after seeing his score for riding Top Flight in the bareback riding competition at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. Carter received a score of 86 for his ride.

Brantley Gilbert performs at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston, Mo. The country/rock singer, songwriter has two albums.

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The first day of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, Wednesday, August 7, in Sikeston mo.

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