Started in 1931, the Texas Prison Rodeo was staged every November weekend just outside "The Walls" prison unit in downtown Huntsville, Texas. Despite attendance exceeding 100,000 the rodeo was discontinued in 1986. These photographs were made between 1977-1981.
Texas Prison Rodeo
Opening Ceremonies, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Willie Craig, Top Hand, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Willie Craig, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Weldon Byrd, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Weldon Byrd, Bronc, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Top Hand, Weldon Byrd, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Arena #1, Texas Prison Rodeo.
End of the Road, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Team Event, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Chaps, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Waiting for a Ride, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Boots and Spurs, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Matching Shirts, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Matching Shirts #2, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Texas Lady, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Grandson, Texas Prison Rodeo.
American Flag, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Lt. Starkey, Walls Unit, Huntsville, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Early Morning #1, Ellis Farm Unit, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Early Morning #2, Ellis Farm Unit, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Lunch, Ellis Farm Unit, Texas Prison Rodeo.
Day Board, Ellis Farm Unit, Texas Prison Rodeo.
