Taking the bulls by the ropes

Reno Meeks of Marion, Iowa, rides Ace on Thursday night during the Rice Bull Riding show at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville. The fair continues through Saturday at Schell Park/Carroll County Fairgrounds, 28374 Milledgeville Road.
Bull riders walk into the arena amid smoke and fire during introductions at the start of the Rice Bull Riding show at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville.
Bull riders bow their heads in prayer before the start of the Rice Bull Riding show at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville.
Matt Palmer of Claremore, Oklahoma, rides Squirt Gun during the Rice Bull Riding show Thursday night at the Carroll County Fair.
Bull riders line up during introductions before the start of the Rice Bull Riding at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville.
Daniel Garcia of Oklahoma City rides Magic Mike during the Rice Bull Riding show at Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville.
Jake Maher of Toowoomba, Australia, rides Double Trouble during the Rice Bull Riding show at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville.