Rodeo rides into town

  • Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Bar W Rodeo Company started the night with a procession led by the American Flag. 
    Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Bar W Rodeo Company started the night with a procession led by the American Flag. 
  • Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Tristin McClain won the saddle bronc riding at the rodeo on Friday, June 30, at the Bar W Rodeo Company event. McClain also took first place on Saturday, July 1, with both rodeos held at the Rabun Arena.
    Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Tristin McClain won the saddle bronc riding at the rodeo on Friday, June 30, at the Bar W Rodeo Company event. McClain also took first place on Saturday, July 1, with both rodeos held at the Rabun Arena.
  • Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Clint Thomas wrestles down a calf during the calf roping segment of the rodeo on Friday, June 30. While Thomas didn’t place in the first night, Thomas took first place on Saturday, July 1.
    Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Clint Thomas wrestles down a calf during the calf roping segment of the rodeo on Friday, June 30. While Thomas didn’t place in the first night, Thomas took first place on Saturday, July 1.

    The Rabun Arena hosted Bar W Rodeo Company for two rodeos as part of Rabun County’s celebration of Independence Day on Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1.