rope the better it has been going and I feel like it’s all coming back to me.” Said Rankin. To physically overcome his obstacles, Rankin has been roping the dummy, working out, and running a lot of steers and calves. Mentally, Rankin is incorporating his physical practice with his mental preparedness by working hard in the practice pen to build his confidence back. A tip Rankin had for other rodeo athletes trying to overcome obstacles was, “If you ever get in a bind with injuries, or you are having trouble on stuff, always try to stay positive and keep moving forward. The worst thing I think a lot of people do is that they never move forward. They are always looking back on past things they have done and it gets them thinking too much. The main thing is if you like what you are doing never lose the drive that makes you want to do it!” Rankin is a tough competitor; he will surely overcome this obstacle and come back stronger than ever. Overcoming obstacles is a key part in the success of a rodeo athlete or an athlete of any sport. Everyone has obstacles they must overcome to achieve the success they desire. We all have obstacles to overcome in and out of the arena, and the way we handle them will determine how far we go. So with that, good luck Region II, with all that you do.
2016-2017 AJRA 65th Rodeo Schedule NOVEMBER 18-20, 2016 MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2017 APRIL 21-23, 2017 MAY 5-7, 2017 MAY 12-14, 2017 JUNE 15-17, 2017 JUNE 16-17, 2017 JUNE 23-25, 2017
• 14 Rodeos using the best 12 results to carry into the NFR. • 8 Bull Riding events at 4 rodeo weekends. • Boys 16-19 Ribbon Roping replaced with Optional Tie-Down Calf Roping event. • Paid out over $107,000 at the 2016 NFR. • Awarded over $100,000 in Lazy L Saddles, Tres Rios buckles and prizes through 6th place, $8,000 in scholarships!
CIRCLE T ARENA, HAMILTON, TX HORSE SHOE ARENA, MIDLAND, TX TAYLOR COUNTY EXPO, ABILENE, TX 1ST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION ARENA, SAN ANGELO, TX NOLAN COUNTY COLISEUM, SWEETWATER, TX SAN SABA RODEO ARENA, SAN SABA, TX RAY DOCKERY ARENA, EDEN, TX HORSE SHOE ARENA, MIDLAND, TX
RODEOS #1 & #2 RODEOS #3 & #4 RODEOS #5 & #6 RODEOS #7 & #8 RODEOS #9 & 10 RODEO #11 RODEO #12 RODEOS #13 & #14
JULY 25-29, 2017 65TH AJRA NFR – SWEETWATER, TX
$35,000 ADDED MONEY AT THE 65TH AJRA NFR SPONSORS FOR 2017: Hooey Brands, American Hats, Justin Boots, Cinch/Cruel Girl (more to come)
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