If you ever wondered if ranch kids were scrappier than town kids, I can assure they are. These little kids were all over the place, throwing dirt at each other, engaging in ad hoc tug of war games, clonking their heads on pipe-rail fences, and climbing up to get a close look at a horse. And enjoying every minute.

(Not shown: the little girl in a white outfit that she topped off with pink plastic high heel shoes. Don’t let yourself think she was all demure and whatnot: she threw her fair share of dirt.)

(Also: it was about 100° outside too, even though the sun was going down.)

Post Stampede Rodeo
Post, Texas
photographed 8.6.2024