Horses have been a significant part of rodeo cowboy Anthony Thomas’ life, but he’s nearing the point of hanging up his spurs.

Weatherford's Rocker Steiner has ruffled feathers since entering professional rodeo in 2022. And he's not changing his ways.

What it is, as Steiner learned, is the rough-and-tumble rodeo competition where cowboys ride a bucking horse with no saddle, and try to stay on for eight seconds. But it's not enough to just hold on.

rodeos here on the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. One of the most popular events is bronc riding. This event features the cowboy or cowgirl trying to stay as long as they can on the bucking horse’s ...