071918 LCJ wauconda rodeo (CJ)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Wheaton West, 5, of Jasonville, Ind., gets a drink of water on a hot day during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Cody Mousseau, of Aylmer, Ontario gets ready to hook one of his arms onto one of the horns of a steer as he competes in Steer Wrestling during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Chasen Lane Thrasher, of Columbia, Tenn., talks with Corey Bailey, of Buchanon, Tenn., before he competes in Bull Riding during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Isaac Fierro, 8, of Round Lake rides a mechanical bull during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Brandon Pippenger, of Avilla, Ind., competes in Bull Riding during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Kyle Peterman, of Midland, Ohio competes in Bull Riding during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Kayla Berger, of Beecher competes in Breakaway Roping during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Racheal Darnell, of Kirkland competes in Barrel Racing during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Britney Butzer, of Orrville, Ohio competes in Barrel Racing during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media The Midwest Renegade Equestrian Drill Team entertains the crowd during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Steve Boehmer, of Wauconda gets ready to raise the American flag during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. Boehmer has worked at the rodeo for forty years. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Corey Bailey, of Buchanan, Tenn., talks with Wheaton West, 5, of Jasonville, Ind., as he cleans his cowboy boots before competing in the Bull Riding event during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Jayson DeBaeke, 9, of Houghton Lake, Mich., uses a dirt bike to ride high over his father, Chris, as they entertain the crowd during the 55th Annual Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda.The event was sponsored by the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. (7/15/18)