Shelton Murphy, of Alabama, rides bareback during the annual Rotary Classic Rodeo put on by the Starkville Rotary Club on Friday at MS Horse Park. Shelton has been competing for 8 years. "You gotta love it," Murphy said, referring to riding. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
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Branson Harter, 2, and Houston Harter, 7, help break in their dad's saddle before the rodeo. Their dad, Bradley Harter, was competing in the saddle bronc portion of the rodeo. Their mom, Kirby Harter, was competing in barrel racing. The boys enjoy being behind the scenes helping their parents. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Hugh Taylor Chaney, 18 months, and his mom, Anna Chaney, watch as cowboys ride by during the rodeo. Hugh Taylor and his parents, Anna and Nathan Chaney, live in Starkville. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Rodeo clowns entertained the crowd in between events. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Lane Lasley, of Arkansas, keeps his grip as a bull works to buck him during the Starkville Rotary Club's annual Rotary Classic Rodeo on Friday. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Burklee McNeel, 6, and Remington Coffman, 6, watch bull riders at the rodeo. Burklee's parents are Coby and Mary Katherine McNeel of Pheba. Remington's mom is Jamie Burkhardt of Starkville. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Cathy Allen loves on her horse, Thomas, before preparing to barrel race on Friday. Allen has been riding horses for 30 years and competing for 10 years. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Taylor Broussard straps up a wild horse preparing to ride bareback during the rodeo at MS Horse Park. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Kaci Bishop, of Canton, barrel races during the Rotary Classic Rodeo on Friday. Photo by: Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
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