2021 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, Day 1

A rider waves to the crowd during the opening ceremonies of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

A rider performs during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

A friendly pedestrian pats Austin Curtis' horse as the Sikeston Jaycees club president sits for a portrait before the opening ceremonies during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Johnny Richards is seen with his horse, Custer, one of "just 24" horses Richards keeps, before the opening ceremonies on the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Jr. Ms Sikeston Rodeo Queen Kinleigh Chappell, center, is seen with other riders before the opening ceremonies of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Amanda Brooks, right, holds her 2-year-old niece Ada Williams during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

A rider performs during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

A rider performs during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Kelsea Green, far left, laughs as Zechariah Green pins a rider number on three-year-old Watson Green after receiving the number from a cowboy near an exit chute during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Luke Fenton prepares for an event during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Bullrider Jesse Hopper of Mangum, Oklahoma, makes his way to the arena before the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Brandon, left, and Brantly Byrd watch from the front row as riders perform during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)

Brothers Peyton, right, and Chord Lehman make their way through the crowd in matching jerseys - inspired by their own love of bull riding and saddle broncing - during the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. (TYLER GRAEF ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian)