July/August 2017 Extreme Team News, Official News of Texas High School and Junior High Rodeo

Kasey Kretzschmar

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EXTREME TEAM NEWS Official Publication of the Texas High School Rodeo Association

STATE PRESIDENT CHRIS WOLFE

HOLLY DeLAUNE

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Marketing Director

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1ST VICE PRESIDENT ALAN BOHLEN

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PO Drawer 468 • Hondo, TX 78861 830.426.3270 • alanbohlen@yahoo.com

2ND VICE PRESIDENT MIKEY DUGGAN

BRIAN ROBERTS

PO Box 1414 • Canyon, TX 79015 806.674.2116 • m.j.duggan@att.net

SECRETARY/TREASURER SUSAN BALDWIN

704 1/2 Southview Circle • Center, TX 75935 936.590.4447 texashighschoolrodeo@gmail.com

NATIONAL DIRECTOR COTTON GEORGE

PO Box 30 • Martinsville, TX 75958 936.564.8993 (home) cottongeorgetx@gmail.com

JUNIOR HIGH NATIONAL DIRECTOR JOHN BLAND 921 A FM 656 • Northfield, TX 79201 940.537.1354 • jeblandnspade@yahoo.com

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S TAT E F I N A L S WRAP UP

ARIAT PERFORMANCE REPORTERS Region I

JADYN DUGGAN Region II

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Region III

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STUDENT OFFICERS

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thsraofficers@hotmail.com STUDENT PRESIDENT Alexandria Cawthorn STUDENT VICE PRESIDENT Hayley Novack STUDENT SECRETARY Jack Wright QUEEN Abbie Suggs

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2017 THSRA State Finals results All-Around Cowboy – Ty Harris

All-Around Cowgirl – Kasey Kretzschmar

Rookie Cowboy Kreese Milligan

Rookie Cowgirl Robbin Rice

2017-2018 Miss Texas High School Rodeo Abbie Suggs

Winning Region - Region 10

Boy Horse of the Year Skyler Woolls

TY HARRIS photo by Jennings

KASEY KRETZSCHMAR

Girl Horse of the Year

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TOP 10 IN EACH EVENT: Indicates National Team Member

BAREBACK RIDING *BERRY, LEIGHTON *FEDOR, COLBY *JOHNSON, TYLER *LACKEY, PAYTON DEMENT, KOLT ROYER, GREYSEN FRANKS, COLE DANNHEIM, TRENT HANDLEY, TYLER LUSCHEN, CY

BREAKAWAY ROPING *EDENS, JORDI *URBANOVSKY, KINLEY *BUTLER, LAYTON *HANCOCK, KELSEY GARRETT, JESSICA MAXWELL, REAGAN ALLISON, HANNAH MUNSON, KYLIE PINEDA, VICTORIA VALDEZ, JESSE

GIRLS CUTTING *CLARK, SHERIDAN *LUCAS, JAIME *KRETZSCHMAR, KASEY *HOOPER, PAYDON SPIERS, ALLISON SHELTON, CLAIRE ALLISON, HANNAH JORDAN, KELSEY DAWSON, PAIGE SLAUGHTER, LEXINGTON

REINED COW HORSE *BRIGGS, JOSH *CLYMER, ELIZABETH *BACA, JAKE *BACA, COLTON BRIDGES, COLLEEN RICE, ROBBIN CUNNINGHAM, JOHN SHARP, SIERRA SPIERS, ALLISON CHEEK, JORDAN

BARREL RACING *ESPENSON, SHELBY *TOWNSEND, SLOAN *KRETZSCHMAR, KASEY *HARMON, DANIELLE CHRISTIAN, CARLY CASTLEBERRY, ASHLEY HAMMOND, HANNAH YOUNG, JESSEE HINDMAN, SHAYLEE STEINER, STEELY

BULL RIDING *FREEMAN, ROSS *JOWERS III, FLETCHER *KASEL, DALTON *MCDANIEL, KYLE ODERMATT, CLAYTON RUCKER, CIMARRON WALLACE, MATTHEW LIVELY, ANDREW CRENSHAW, CANYON HENNIG, LC

GOAT TYING *BAUERLE, SHYANNE *SCHUENEMAN, SONORA *LEHRMANN, BRYANA *GHORMLEY, ALY KROLCZYK, BROOKE BRUENING, LACY ANTONICK, TAYLIN DOUGLAS, EMILY MAREK, MAYCE GARRETT, JESSICA

SADDLE BRONC *POLLOCK, WILL *FLEET, PARKER *LANSFORD, BRANDO *VANCE, JAKE NEWMAN, CALE FRAZIER, DUSTY CULVER-WELLS, WYATT KENDRICK, CODY

BOYS CUTTING *COOPER, LANE *CROUCH, CHASER *SOCIA, NATHAN *BENNETT, BRENDAN EASON, TY HUFFMAN, ZANE RAY, CARSON WOOLLS, SKYLER FRETWELL, CASH ANNOOT, JIMMIE

CALF ROPING *HARRIS, TY *GREEN, TANNER *KROLCZYK, LUKE *WEITZ, CHET SILAR, WES CRAIG, ETHAN EASON, TY JONES, HUNTER BRAY, WYATT BOATRIGHT, LEVI

POLE BENDING *DAVIS, REAGAN *JORDAN, REAGAN *FRAZIER, KAYDEN *GATES, TIEREN HERRING, ANNIE JOHNSON, REAGAN THIBODEAUX, SADIE DOUGLAS, EMILY LEWIS, JACI STAGGS, CARLY

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STEER WRESTLING *ISELT, CLAY *OATES, GARRETT *NETTLE, RYAN *ARNOLD, WALT WOLFE, CAL GREEN, TANNER BAIRD, LOGAN YORK, JOE EASON, TY EMOLA, PARKER

TEAM ROPING *DUCKETT, CUTTER / *HINES, JESSE *HARRIS, TY/ *BRAY, PADEN *BRAY, WYATT/ *LEWIS, ZANT *DELAGARZA, JUSTIN/ *PATTERSON, JACOB BRITTAIN, COLTON/ KITCHENS, WHIT GRAHAM, LOGAN/ PROFILI, KADEN RIEKEN, RILEY/ DAVIS, CASH MCCALL, KASEN/ LOWRY, CLAYTON CAPE, HAYDEN/ SMITH, KADE FRIEDEL, KALEB/ TODDY, TY LIGHT RIFLE *MADISON MYERS *WILL WRIGHT *KATE MCNEILL *JAKE KAHLA TRAP *BRET BARNARD *WILL BLACK *GABE BRUNSON *WILL WRIGHT

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RODEO! Photos courtesy of Jennings Photography and Holly DeLaune

SUNDAY:

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY

CONTESTANT’S MEETING CONTESTANT CHECK IN

VEXIL PROVIDED STATE FINALIST CAPS TO ALL CONTESTANTS, NATHAN SOCIA SHOWS OFF HIS CAP PURINA PROVIDES CONTESTANT CHECK IN GOODIE BAGS

RESISTOL CELEBRITY, JOE BEAVER, ADDRESSES COLISEUM

ABBIE SUGGS FROM REGION IX IS CROWNED MISS THSRA

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SUNDAY: (CONTINUED)

HOOEY OLYMPICS CHAMPIONS REGION VI

RESISTOL TIP OF THE HAT AWARD GIVEN TO ALL REGION DIRECTORS. THEY EACH RECEIVED A NEW RESISTOL HAT

CALF TYING CHALLENGE REGION 2

REGION CHAMPIONS AWARDED HOOEY BACKPACKS

MONDAY:

AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP OF COWBOY CHURCHES DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT - WINNERS REGION 7

HENSON MOTORS TRUCK PUSH PRESENTED BY ARIAT BOOTS

TUG O’ WAR CHAMPIONS REGION 6

HOOEY QUEEN CONTEST WINNERS REGION 8

TUESDAY:

REGION IX CONTESTANT PUSH WINNERS REGION II PARENT PUSH WINNERS

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CACTUS ROPES ENDORSEE, DAVID KEY, ADDRESSES CONTESTANTS RANDY BLOOMER SPEAKS AT THE SPONSOR AND REGION LEADERSHIP DINNER

WEDNESDAY:

CAVENDER’S SPECIAL KIDS RODEO

FRIDAY:

THURSDAY: MCCOY’S MUTTON BUSTING

WINNING RIDE

WHAT A RODEO NIGHT

PRESIDENT, CHRIS WOLFE, LEAVES OFFICE AND IS PRESENTED WITH A BUCKLE

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BALL TOSS CONTESTANT WITH WHAT A GUY AND WHATABURGER TEAM WITH MISS THSRA DURING THE FRIDAY NIGHT RODEO

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SATURDAY:

HENSON MOTORS TRUCK WINNER: CAROL SCHVECK!!

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS AND STATE CHAMPIONS WON AWARDS FROM TOD SLONE SADDLERY, OUTLAW SPIRIT BUCKLES, ARIAT BOOTS, PRCA AND HOOEY BACKPACKS.

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Special Note: This will be a special July / August Edition, your next Extreme Team News will be the September Issue.

Have a great summer!

2017-2018 THSRA STUDENT OFFICERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO REGION X FOR BRINGING HOME THE W!

Alexandria Cawthorn - President Vice President - Hayley Novack Jack Wright - Secretary Abbie Suggs - Queen

dickson-allen foundation leadership scholarship

A $1,500 Dickson-Allen Foundation Leadership Scholarship was awarded to Student President - Kadie Beth Wisener, Student Vice President - Ima Champion, Student Secretary - Sailor Schara, Queen - Bailey Grace Snyder

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Ft. Worth Stockshow & Rodeo Scholarship

Thank you to the Ft. Worth Stockshow and Rodeo for coming to present their SIXTH annual scholarship to these deserving students. Brad Barnes from Ft. Worth Stockshow and Rodeo presents four $4,000 scholarships to Macy Friedrich, Hannah Allison, Sterling White, Hunter Jones

2017 RAM TRUCK WINNER Truck Winner: Carol Schveck

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LEE LOWREY PO Box 1320 • Pampa, Texas 79066 806.663.3300 • lwl.lowrey@yahoo.com

STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - CUTTER MCCAIN VICE PRESIDENT 1- SHELBY ESPENSON VICE PRESIDENT 2- AUBRIE FEILDS SECRETARY/HISTORIAN - JADYN DUGGAN STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

TED WHITE PO Box 341 • Happy, Texas 79042 806.764.3469 • ted.white99@yahoo.com SECRETARY - BRANDY WRIGHT 11555 US HWY 83 • Canadian, Texas 79014 806.255.0034 • tristaterodeo@yahoo.com

Region I

TRAVIS PATTERSON 11943 CR 27 • Spearman, Texas 79081 806.659.3339 • tpatterson@npec.org PRESIDENT- TRAVIS PATTERSON 11943 CR 27 • Spearman, Texas 79081 806.659.3339 • tpatterson@npec.org

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national qualifiers

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By Jadyn Duggan

– Performance Reporter

egion One is beyond excited to share with you it's five 2017 National Qualifiers! Congrations to Bret Bernard, Jake Baca, Colton Baca, Layton Butler and Shelby Espenson.

Bret Bernard is a back to back State Champion Trap Shooter, and he is also the reigning National Champion. Last year during the National Trap contest Bret blew people away with his perfect score of 100 out of 100. Bret started shooting Trap after undergoing several knee surgeries and was no longer able to kneel in the Light Rifle contest. Before each shot Bret says he imagines breaking each target. Along with imagining each shot he prays before each and every

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shot. “It keeps everything off my mind, so when I get ready to say ‘pull’ its all business, it's ready to shoot and all my focus is on trap.”Bret says he’s not worried about anything for nationals. “There’s obviously a large target on my back and that obviously carries some extra weight on my shoulders, but I’m not worried. Whatever happens, happens and God still gets all the glory.”

Jake Baca finished third in this years Reining Cow Horse State Competition. Jake has SHELBY ESPENSON been competing in Reining Cow Horse for almost two years after buying and training a colt. Jake was the first to go in the short go and knew he had to good. “I knew I needed to have a pretty big run to have a shot at going to nationals.”

Colton Baca grabbed the final spot in Reining Cow Horse.

He owes his stat in Reining Cow Horse to his brother who got involved after joining the Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team.

Colton says he will have to COLTON BACA focus on his nerves headed into nationals.

Layton Butler snagged third in the Girls Breakaway. Layton says, “Honestly I wasn’t worried about much, if there were any worries it was breaking the barrier.” Layton just knew that she had to be confident. Her goal for nationals is to have good times and rope solid. All Layton could think about during the short go was being fast. “I just knew I had to be fast, so I pushed it.”

Shelby Espenson walked away from state as the new THSRA State Champion Barrel Racer. Her goal for nationals is to have three clean, solid runs. When Shelby enters the

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alley she says all that goes there her mind is to kick! When asked how it feels to be a State Champion, Shelby says it feels “Awesome!”

Region One congratulates each and everyone of you, who competed at state this year, and commends all of your hard work you put in. Good luck to all of who headed to nationals and do Team Texas well.

“Good Luck to everyone from Team Texas and it was pretty special going last year and Team Texas bringing home the

trophy so I'd for sure like to see us go back to back in that and just have fun in Wyoming, it's just a special time and not very many people get to do this so enjoy it and just embrace everything that's happened.” - Bret Bernard, 2016 THSRA State Trap Champion, 2016 NHSRA National Trap Champion, 2017 THSRA State Trap Champion.

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By SHANNON WEYERTS – Performance Reporter

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he Texas State High School Rodeo Finals has come and gone once again, and the national qualifiers have been announced, Region 2 had some exceptional athletes qualify for nationals. A big congratulations to the national qualifiers from Region 2; and they were, Paydon Hooper, Brendan Bennett, Walt Arnold, Reagan Jordan, and Dalton Kasel. Region 2 has faith in these athletes that they will show what Texas is made of while they are in Gillette. In speaking to a few of these athletes it was discovered that to them this is just a mind game. Of course you do need a great horse, or bull, to get you to the point that they are at.

Reagan Jordan qualified for nationals in Poles in the number two spot, with her horse Lil Joe. Reagan came out winning our region in Poles by 40 points. So coming into state we knew she would do exceptionally well. There is always a deeper story behind something and Reagan has one of these stories. When asked if there was something she overcame to get to state, she told me how her horse had to be rehabbed from an injury for

four weeks. This only gave her two weeks to ride Lil Joe and get him back to his original self. She stated that she had to not only build her confidence back up, but her horse’s confidence at the same time. She just needed that satisfaction that she could still compete at the level she was at before the injury. Then when asked what her motivation is, she told me that she “loves the sport and wants to be able reach the next level and compete well at that level.” In the conversation she told me that the shock of making it to nationals is still sinking in, but she plans to treat it just like any other rodeo so she doesn’t get in her head and make a crucial mistake.

Now you see that most of what she does is her telling herself that she can do it and the horse must feel this also and I feel that is why Walt Arnold, who qualified in the steer wrestling, did so well at State. When asked how it feels to make it nationals Arnold that it feels good to get to go and that since his goal is to win wherever he goes so he is going to treat nationals just like any other rodeo.

He also said that his motivation is that he likes the lifestyle and thinks it’s pretty great to be able to travel the country doing what he loves. He thinks you have to do the best with what you got at a rodeo.

Paydon Hooper and Brendan Bennett qualified for nationals in the cutting. Paydon ended up second overall and it is no surprise since her brother was a national champion boy’s cutter a few years back. Brendan Bennett ended up fourth in the boys cutting and there is no question why.

The Texas State Finals is definitely where the elite compete. Not only did

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region 2 show what they have everyone else did also.

It was tough competition all week and in the end everyone did everything to the best of their ability.

Even though the competition was tough everyone has something to improve on, because you can never be perfect.

The rodeo is not the only thing Region 2 did well in, our parents won the adult truck push. Some of our Region 2 contestants also did really good in some of the jackpots that went on throughout the week.

We also had our queen, Paydon Hooper, representing Region 2 all week. Primetime was a hotspot throughout the week from what I hear. Everyone also enjoyed the speech from Joe Beaver at the general meeting who pumped us up for the rest of the week.

Although the rodeo is what we were there for there was so many other things going on. Region 2 was able to get through the other festivities and end up with five national qualifiers. We want to see our Region 2 competitors do the best they can do at Gillette and wish them the best of luck. Congratulations to all of the tougher than ever Region 2 because you all showed what you’re made of!

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REAGAN JORDAN photos by Jennings Photography

• 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!

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - HAYLEY DANLEY VICE PRESIDENT - KODY CRISWELL SECRETARY - PRESLI BRAY

Region III

817.706.8236• kelley.williams@thsra3.com STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

KEVIN PRZILAS PO Box 167 • Bowie, Texas 76230 940.872.3748 • kprzilas@yahoo.com PO Box 122448 • Fort Worth, Texas 76121

SECRETARY - KELLEY WILLIAMS

817.228.5781 • duaneoverton6113@gmail.com

DUANE OVERTON 2110 FM 3027 • Mineral Wells, TX 76067

PRESIDENT - KEN BRAY PO Box 1634 • Granbury, Texas 76048 817.219.0436 • kbray@equibrand.com

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Modus Operandi

By SAWYER PRZILAS

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– Performance Reporter

ummer time; the weather gets hotter, the rodeos last longer, and chores from parents seem endless. For many, the summer is a time to recuperate and reinvigorate the fire in the practice pen.

While there is no offseason for rodeo, (obviously) summer is however, the offseason for region rodeos.

In any offseason it is apparent the enigma of progressing is to emulate the most successful runs. Usually, there is success in this procedure in the practice pen. When relaxed yet focused, goals are shattered with Herculean strength.

Why is this? Why are the best runs made

JAKE VANCE photo by Jennings

in the practice pen, runs deserving accolades made with vigorous consistency easily achieved in the practice pen, yet when faced with competition that talent is sometimes locked away?

Imagine molecules of gas in a large container with no pressure, they float lazily and the gas is stable. Now, we will take the gas and force it into a smaller container as well as add pressure. What happens to the molecules now? They are superimposed slamming around in a frenzy.

The gas, no longer being stable, is not able to behave as it would in a typical state.

Your thoughts are the molecules and your brain the container in this rather winded analogy. The practice pen is the first comparison, it is a relaxed place where the thoughts come smoothly, and the desired SHERIDAN CLARK results are achieved. The photo by Jennings rodeo is the next situation, while the thoughts are not changed, pressure is applied and the thoughts are condensed and swirling. With a state of mind comparable to a hurricane in a bottle, how can one expect to perform comparably to the perfection of a practice pen run?

Practicing is methodical, immaculate runs are made over and over. But, in a rodeo situation those methods seem to be forgotten with a tendency to overstress and overcomplicate a situation. The phrase, “Modus operandi” would be beneficial there.

Modus operandi needs to become a mantra in the rodeo arena, it means process. The benefit of this statement that needs to be interpreted here, is that trusting your work you put in and not pressuring yourself up will take those practice pen runs out of the mental cage they retreat to.

Modus operandi, trust in the work you have put in. It is easy to get caught up in winning, going to state, and other such prizes. Is not the work and the level of skill you practice with enough to do so? Every rodeo is just another pen, if making your best run is what it takes to win, it is counter-intuitive to pressure yourself up and change the process. The best runs are made in the practice pen, so make the rodeo your practice pen. Relax, trust in the process, and remember; modus operandi.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. – 1 Corinthians 9:24 Congratulations to everyone from Region III who is advancing for nationals! Ty Harris, Jake Vance, Kelsey Hancock, Colby Fedor, Wyatt Bray/Zant Lewis, Ty Harris/Paden Bray, Lane Cooper, and Sheridan Clark. I hope this article finds you in time and is beneficial, not just to you but to anyone who seems to be in a rut when it comes to rodeo! Also, congratulations to Region III parents for literally pushing their way to reserve champion truck push.

San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo Scholarships

Congratulations to these winners who received the top boy and girl scholarships. For the past 6 years, San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo has invested directly into THSRA Seniors by providing $30,000 in scholarships. They believe by investing in our THSRA youth today they will be the leaders of tomorrow. $10,000 – Townsend, Slade $10,000 – Lewis, Jessica

$5,000 – Antonick, Taylin $5,000 – Barnard, Bret

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - CHEYANNE SWOOPE VICE PRESIDENT - LARAMIE WEDEMEYER SECRETARY - HAYLEY NOVAK STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS MIMI BARKER 10678 FM 757 • Winona, Texas 75792 903.987.9246 • mimi–cbarker@yahoo.com

DR. TANDY FREEMAN

CHAD FOLMAR 406 Briarwood Trail • Sulphur Springs, 75482 903.439.6412 • cwfolmar@gmail.com SECRETARY - TINA BRADEN PO Box 549 • Horatio, AR 71842 870.832.3149 • tbbraden@earthlink.net

Region IV

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PERF ORM A NC E R E PORT maDe it to the top

By HALEY NOVAK– Performance Reporter

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he Texas High School State Finals were last month, leaving us with the state champion in each event and three other hard working national qualifiers. As we all know Texas is one of the toughest states in the entire country to compete in rodeo for; so if you make it to the Top 10 in your event you know your hard work paid off. The 20162017 event winners were Leighton Berry in the Bareback, Will Polluck in the Saddlebronc, Shelby Espenson in the Barrel Racing, Jordi Edens in

the Breakaway, Ty Harris in the Calf Roping, Shayanne Baurele in the Goat Tying, Reagan Davis in the Poles, Clay Islet in the Steer Wrestling, Cutter Ducket and Jesse Hines in the Team Roping, Ross Freeman in the Bull Riding, and lastly Lane Cooper won the Boys Cutting and Sheridan Clark in the Girls Cutting! These girls and guys put in a lot of hard work and set their sights on the coveted State Champion title and they achieved the dreams that so many have once chased after!

The one long week in Abilene, Tx will give reward to the long and strenuous hours spent in the practice pen, making it all worth it! Congratulations to all the Team Texas National Qualifiers, and good luck in Gillette, Wyoming!!

JORDI EDENS photo by Jennings

SHAYANNE BAURELE photo by Jennings

SHELBY ESPENSON photo by Jennings

Farm & Ranch Family of the year!

The Smith Family

by Shalene McNeill

We would like to congratulate the Smith Family as Region VIII's McCoy Farm and Ranch Family,. Brandon, Marie, Emma and Aydan epitomize a true Texas Ranch Family. Born into multigenerational ranching families, both Brandon and Marie are now creating their own unique ranching legacy to pass on to their children. They have not only committed their life’s work to protecting and preserving this way of life for their family, but also are advancing and innovating to create new opportunities for future generations. Along the way, they have generously welcomed numerous families onto their operation

to experience ranch life, share their love of horses and support the sport of youth rodeo.

Brandon, a fifth generation rancher, never doubted ranching to be his life calling. As a toddler, he would travel with his Dad to the family ranch near Christine to join the operation. Even at a young age, he enjoyed all aspects of ranch life, from working cattle to learning the economics of a sustainable beef cattle operation. He also has a lifelong love of horses and early on began immersing himself in the family’s ranch horse business assisting with breeding, green-breaking and training horses. Even today, much heart

is put into the Smith’s equine operation. Brandon is a visionary and an entrepreneur, starting his own herd at 23 years of age. He has the heart and the stomach for what can often times be a volatile business. Like many respected cattlemen, he is a man of few words but always seems to be in the right place at the right time to offer a support and leadership when it seems to be needed most.

Marie’s family has been in ranching since 1857.

She comes from a long line of strong and smart Texas Ranching women with remarkable business savvy, who throughout history, have been a cornerstone to their families ranching success. Marie’s great, great grandmother, Ellen Campbell Tom is credited with saving their cattle operation, after her husband was gored to death by a Texas Longhorn, while raising her five children, despite the dangers and hardships. Mrs. Tom was very successful and continued purchasing land eventually acquiring a large holding of South Texas ranch land. Marie brings that heritage of resilience and fortitude to their personal operation.

Since they started their own operation comprising crossbred cow-calf pairs and replacement heifers in 1996, Brandon and Marie have drawn on the rich legacy of generations before them while constantly seeking new opportunity to ensure their operation is sustainable for their children and their children’s children. Over the last 20 years, they have

grown and diversified their operation in New Mexico and Texas. They now run a commercial irrigated hay operation, background cattle on winter grazing and summer grass pastures across numerous counties, retain feeder cattle in several Texas feedyards, own and manage a trucking operation, and have built an equine operation along the way.

Front and center of all their ranching endeavors are their two wonderful children Emma May Smith (age 14) and David Aydan Smith (aka Aydan or Boomer) (age 11).

Brandon and Marie have instilled the ranching family values of self-reliance, integrity, generosity and kindness in these children who also share a love of the family business. At only 14, Emma has already shown strong interest in the family’s business and is currently taking coursework to help her prepare to be a good steward of their operation. You can always find Boomer enjoying ranch activities. Like his father, he listens more than talks, but it’s easy to strike up a conversation if it’s about ranch life. His passion for the ranch is evident. Both are very bright, respectful, hard-working children...a rarity in today’s culture.

The Smith family also gives back. Their philanthropy has touched the lives of numerous agricultural families from 4H, FFA, rodeo, etc. They are often the first to offer a helping hand, a horse, etc. to support and encourage children who share their passion for agriculture, ranching and rodeo. They also willingly give their time and talents in numerous volunteer positions, especially in Region 8. We are happy to recognize them with the McCoy's Farm and Ranch Family Award.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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ver their years as a sponsor of the Texas High School Rodeo Association, Whataburger has featured many promising Whatakids. Looking back on the 2010 Whatakids of the Year, Rachel Rule and Bryce Barney, Whataburger wondered “where are they now?” The folks at Whataburger caught up with the two winners to find out what they’re up to seven years later.

RACHEL RULE (2010 Whatakid of the Year) Provided by Whataburger

achel Rule has always loved rodeo. If the name sounds familiar, it may be because the 2010 Whatakid of the Year has been competing in the professional rodeo arena and continues to reach new heights, thanks to the lessons she learned through Texas High School Rodeo Association (THSRA).

Born and raised in Blue Ridge, Texas, Rachel wanted to try every rodeo event she could growing up. “I competed in five events – the barrels, poles, goat tying, breakaway and cutting,” Rachel says.

She found the spirit of competition thrilling and says she couldn’t get enough of it. Rachel’s parents, who also were involved in rodeo through their previous experiences as a team roper and cattle rancher, also encouraged Rachel to try out different events to see what fit, and to work hard to pursue the event that she most enjoyed.

Rachel attributes her success inside and out of the ring to the one simple principle of hard work.

Competing in a variety of events taught her the hard work it takes to be successful, a skill she’ll always use, especially as she does now in pro rodeo. “More than anything, rodeo has taught me to keep going when things are tough and don’t ever give up, because you’re not ever going to get any better without hard work,” Rachel points out. The value of hard work has given Rachel learning experiences she applies today.

These days, Rachel travels for pro rodeo and competes in the barrel racing event. It’s her rookie year and she continues to set high standards for herself – her current goal is to win the Rookie of the Year title for WPRA. She also completed her college education at Sam Houston State University, so while she’s continued staying involved in rodeo and refining her skills, she remains committed to her education outside of the arena. As for her current favorite Whataburger order - it’s the #7, a Whataburger Jr. with a Dr. Pepper, which she enjoys during the many early mornings and late nights that come with the rodeo life.

Rachel is also thankful for the comradery and sense of family that rodeo has given her, a bond that is forged through the grit and determination of athletes. “When I was on the bloomer team in high school, I really felt like we were a close-knit group, because we were always there for each other,” says Rachel. The teammates’ devotion to each other inspired further discipline and provided an example of

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the work ethic she wanted to emulate in the future.

If she were speaking to someone in high school today, she would tell them to “never give up on your dreams, whatever they are.” She adds, “even though there are challenges and tough times, if you pursue what you are most passionate about, and work really hard, you’ll have something to be proud of at the end of each day.”

We look forward to watching Rachel succeed in the future, thanks to the hard work and community of support she’s built through THSRA.

BRYCE BARNEY (2009 WHATAKID OF THE YEAR)

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Provided by Whataburger

our outlook determines where you end up and you should surround yourself with people who build you up,” is the unifying theme of the lessons learned by former Whatakid of the Year Bryce Barney.

Positivity and a strong community have helped him grow into the person he is today, and Bryce credits his involvement with Texas High School Rodeo Association (THSRA) for spurring his growth.

Bryce became involved in rodeo at the tender age of five, along with his brother, through the Pineywoods Youth Association. The siblings’ parents encouraged them to join, as they’d also been involved in rodeo (their father was an expert calf roper). Rodeo became the family tradition, and Bryce, who hails from Carthage, Texas, continued to pursue his favorite event – “riding something that bucked.”

Though he started out with steer wrestling, roping and heeling, when he was in high school, his friends challenged him by entering him into a bull-riding competition for the first time. Much to Bryce’s surprise, he won. Stories like this one are one of the reasons community has become an important part of Bryce’s success.

“It’s important to surround yourself with good people who you look up to, because they challenge you to become better and do things you didn’t think were possible,” Bryce says. He adds, “when you have a strong support system, they remind you of your full potential.”

Another key to Bryce’s success is all about having a positive attitude. “Rodeo is a humbling sport, so no matter the circumstance you must stay positive and keep your mind sharp,” Bryce adds. To him, “having a good attitude and not getting down in the dumps are keys to long-term success, no matter how much work or time success may take.” He also notes that it’s important to accept life as it comes, because, especially with rodeo, “some people just have to grind a little harder to pursue their goals, and that’s okay.” The Whataburger Patty Melt with no onions (and a heaping helping of Whataburger’s Spicy Ketchup) has also been one of his favorite ways to refuel after tough workouts.

Bryce’s grind has certainly been paying off. Bryce attended Panola College, where he graduated in 2013. He was the first rodeo team member to ever receive the Buddy Lowery Award presented to the outstanding athlete at Panola, all while being ranked third in national collegiate rodeo. He qualified for the college national finals in calf roping that same year, and later went on to qualify for the Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) finals in 2015. Outside of the ring, he continued his education at Sam Houston State University and graduated in 2015 with a degree in Agriculture Engineering Technologies.

Bryce currently works in the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin. He also takes part in raising the next generation of rodeo athletes as an instructor at RE Josey's calf roping school in Karnack, Texas, teaching them the valuable lesson of keeping a positive attitude and contributing to their community.

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STUDENT OFFICERS

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS GENE ARCENEAUX 13448 Coon Road • Winnie, Texas 77665 409.651.5344 • garceneaux@platinumcandf.com

PRESIDENT - IMA CHAMPION VICE PRESIDENT - MACKENZIE FOLEY SECRETARY - HELENA COLLMORGEN

JEFF LUMMUS PO Box 646 • Orangefield, Texas 77639 409.313.7765 • jeff.t.lummus-1@dupont.com

SECRETARY - SUSAN BALDWIN 704 1/2 Southview Circle • Center, Texas 75935 936.590.4330 • regionvsecretary@gmail.com

Region V

JASON KEY 17547 N Hwy 59 • Garrison, TX 75946 936.564.0668 • key.jason@ymail.com

PRESIDENT- GENE ARCENEAUX 13448 Coon Rd • Winnie, Texas 77665 409.651.5344 • garceneaux@platinumcandf.com

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P ERF ORM A NCE R E PORT Region V State Champs Riding the Roller Coaster to the NHSR Finals 2017

By HARLEY JO PERKINS – Performance Reporter

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s the 2017 Texas High School Rodeo State Finals come to a close, Region V pulls away with not one, but two state champions!

Senior, Ross Freeman, and Sophomore, Reagan Davis, leave Abilene with the titles of Bull Riding State Champion and Pole Bending State Champion. To get an insight on how they practice at home for their performances in the arena, I’ve asked Ross and Reagan a few questions that every rodeo contestant runs through their mind.

Our State Bull Riding Champion was willing to walk me through his warm up.

Ross says that before he rides, he stays

ROSS FREEMAN photo by Jennings

in the routine of stretching and staying as loose and cool as possible. When Ross stepped over into the chute on his short-go bull, his routine came into play and earned him another great eight second ride. When the buzzer went off, Ross was glad to have covered another bull, a great way to end his final trip to Abilene. Ross summed up this journey to becoming a state champion in one word, blessed. “Rodeo is a roller coaster.

Lots of ups and downs. You have to smile through the ups and smile through REAGAN DAVIS the downs and never let what happens photo by Jennings today effect what you do tomorrow.”

With these wise words from our new bull riding champion, we are able to roll right into the next interview I covered with none other than my pal, Reagan Davis.

Just as Ross said earlier, Reagan agrees with the fact that rodeo life is definitely a roller coaster. I asked Reagan how she and Jazz have had to adapt to one another to make the awesome runs they’ve laid down. “Jazz hates her mouth to be touched and has made me ride more with my feet.” It’s very important to be coordinated with your horse and know all the things you could improve on, and that’s just what Reagan did. “Part of the reason we ran a 19.9 in the short-go was because I went back on videos trying to figure out what I could do to help her around the end poles we were having trouble on.

Our success has been made by many compromises between the two of us!” Jazz and Reagan make a great team. They’ve conquered obstacles that every contestant faces and have kept pushing through to the end to own the sweet, sweet victory. When I asked Reagan what the most important lesson she has learned through rodeo was, this is how she responded. “I think that would have to be to let God handle all of your problems in the way of your success and give all the glory to Him. I for sure couldn’t have made it through all the hard times without my Lord and savior at my side working things out.

Many prayers were said on the way to this state title! Rodeo has proven to me in multiple situations that He will always be right there with me at all times!”

With these wise words from your state champions of Region V, we encourage you to keep pursuing those goals you have set for yourself and continue to be the best athlete you can be! State championship titles are not earned off of anything less than commitment and determination. These interviews are just a sneak peek into what kind of competitors we have here in the Biggest, Baddest, and the Best region in Texas!

Congratulations to all the short-go qualifiers from Region V and we would like to wish the best of luck to all four of our national competitors, including Elizabeth Clymer and Nathan Socia! Region V applauds all the contestants that have earned their trip to Nationals and we pray for safe travels to Gillette!

“The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” – Vince Lombardi

PRESIDENT - BAILEY BENNIGHT VICE PRESIDENT - RYAN NETTLE SECRETARY - BRYANJNA LEHRMANN

STUDENT OFFICERS

STATE DIRECTORS NATALIE BENNIGHT 143 Bailey Blvd • Bastrop, Texas 78602 512.304.8587 • nbennight@yahoo.com

SHANNA LOGAN PO Box 1882 • Brenham, TX 77834 979.289.3329 • samlogan89@yahoo.com SECRETARY - NENA BOETTCHER PO Box 833 • East Bernard, Texas 77435 281.468.8973 • Region6thsra@gmail.com

Region VI

DAVID FREEMAN 1039 Mockingbird Lane • Eagle Lake, TX 77434 832.221.1253 • chlfreeman@yahoo.com PRESIDENT - BUBBA BENNIGHT 143 Bailey Blvd • Bastrop, Texas 78602 512.461.6091 • bubbabennight@yahoo.com

PERF ORM A NC E R E PORT

coming to an end

By PAIGE DAWSON

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– Performance Reporter

he 2017 THSRA Finals are in the books, and Region 6 was on fire!

We won the Hooey Olympics and were second in the Henson Truck Push! Region 6 had multiple National Qualifiers, three State Champions, and two Reserve State Champions – way to represent! A huge congrats goes out to Clay Iselt, the steer wrestler from Lincoln, Texas and our new State Champion! Also headed to Nationals in steer wrestling is Ryan Nettle from Brenham, Texas – this is Ryan’s third year to represent Texas and Region 6 at Nationals in steer wrestling. The new State Champions in Team Roping are Cutter Duckett and Jesee Hines, great job guys! Tanner Green, a senior,

walked away with the Reserve Champion Calf Roping title, and Chaser Crouch with the Reserve State Champion Boys Cutting title. And in the goat tying, senior Bryana Lehrmann qualified for Nationals. Region 6 will definitely be well represented at Nationals, good luck to all the qualifiers and safe travels - keep the National Team troCLAY ISLET phy in Texas! photo by Jennings To all freshmen thru juniors whose state finals didn’t go as they had hoped – keep working hard, hold your head up high and get ready to come back strong next year! Remember, never doubt yourself, work hard and make it happen. To all of our seniors, it’s been a great ride and you all will be missed – good luck to each and every one of you entering into this new chapter of your lives, whether it be college, rodeoing, working, etc. The future is what you make it – make it a success!

A big thank you to Nena Boettcher for keeping us all informed about events going on while in Abilene, that’s definitely a job in itself! We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to our region state directors, David Freeman, Mike Iselt and Shanna Nettle Logan for representing us and making sure our voices are heard. And last but not least, thank you to Bubba & Natalie Bennight for all their years of service – Region 6 appreciates everything y’all have done!

Have a great summer everyone……God’s speed!

CUTTER DUCKETT & JESEE HINES photo by Jennings

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PRESIDENT - HALEY PHILLIPS VICE PRESIDENT - HANNAH PHILLIPS SECRETARY - NIKI CARTER

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS AMY KRETZSCHMAR 903 CR 214 • East Bernard, Texas 77435 281.794.0239 • amy.kretzschmar@yahoo.com

STUDENT OFFICERS

BRUCE SULAK PO Box 68 • Ganado, Texas 77962 361.771.5606 • sulak@ykc.com

Region VII

SECRETARY - NENA BOETTCHER PO Box 833 • East Bernard, Texas 77435 281.468.8973 • region7thsra@gmail.com

DEE RAWLINSON 12432 N SH 71 • El Campo, Texas 77437 979.543.8906 • drawlinson@reatarealty.com PRESIDENT- CLINT RAWLINSON 12432 N. SH 71 • El Campo, Texas 77437 979.637.0500 • rawlinsonclint@gmail.com

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A Bright Future R

By CARSON WETSEL

– Performance Reporter

egion VII brought the Southeast Texas heat to Abilene for the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals, where the top competitors from each event went up against over 650 other total competitors and 974 total horses. Throughout this high school rodeo season, the competitors of Region VII, along with their parents, have dedicated their time, money, and most of all their perseverance to being the best student athlete and horse team in the region with the hopes to show the state and nation their abilities. These continuous sacrifices throughout the year brought all of the contestants right to the edge, and every student athlete worked hard to be the best they could be by the

end of the regional rodeo season. For many this hard work paid off by being rewarded with the opportunity to attend the THSRA State Finals at the Taylor County Expo Center.

All of the state finalists performed to the best of their abilities, and showed off the results of year-long competition, Region VII work ethic. For three competitors, these state performances paid off by allowing them to reach the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Gillette, Wyoming in four different events. Luke and Brooke Krolczyk from Cypress will be attending Nationals to show off their calf roping and goat tying skills respectively.

Along with Luke and Brooke, Kasey Kretzschmar of East Bernard will put the skills that made her the 2017 and 2016 Texas All-Around Cowgirl on display in barrel racing and girls cutting.

While in Abilene, the athletes of Region VII were involved in much more than the rodeo events. The Texas State Finals held activities such as a dodge ball tournament and truck push contest for competitors of all regions to battle it out without the need to be horseback. Alongside the events put on by different sponsors, jackpots were

held nightly for contestants to hone their skills and compete in a less stressful environment. In between runs, competitors could browse the vendors in the Display Hall, or explore the different attractions both the Expo Center and Abilene had to offer.

When it came to the actual go-rounds there was never a dull moment as the Outdoor Covered Arena, Coliseum, and Horse Barn arenas constantly held lots of fast paced action. Joe Beaver stated to all of the contestants that Texas is the hardest state to compete in at a high school rodeo level, and his argument was proven as competitors across the state and from Region VII performed to the best of their abilities. Joe told everyone that you only have to go out there and be the best you can be for one minute, and that’s just what the athletes of Region VII did, both at the regional and state level. Looking back at the progress made by all the athletes of Region VII, Southeast Texas has a bright future ahead for next year’s High School Rodeo season.

ARIAT REPORTER OF THE YEAR: Mollee Herrmann of Region VIII, pictured with Ariat Representative, Trish Coppersmith

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - MARY GRACE BLUNTZER VICE PRESIDENT - ZOEY WIATREK SECRETARY - MORGAN ARNOLD KELLIE BEALL PO Box 1107 • Woodsboro, Texas 78393 361.220.2533 • cowgirlkellie@gmail.com

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

BRANDON SMITH 6800 E FM 476 • Pleasanton, TX 78064 830.570.7157 • bmsmith1996@sbcglobal.net 3005 Santa Ana St. • Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 361.739.9858 • region8thsra@gmail.com

Region VIII

SECRETARY - CELINA FETTY

CHUCK FRETWELL 655 PR A81 • Pleasanton, Texas 78064 830.281.8728 • cashf@msn.com 385 ECR 401 • Falfurrias, Texas 78355 361.813.7078 • masolomon1962@gmail.com

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Viva El Ocho!

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By Claire

Figge – Performance Reporter

y name is Claire Figge, and I am your 2017-2018 Region VIII Ariat Reporter. Firstly, I'd like to congratulate everyone from Region VIII that made it to Texas High

School Rodeo Association (THSRA) State Finals, whether you've been with our Region for a while, or it was your first year. It's an accomplishment in itself, as many of you know, just to pull

through the entrance of the Taylor County Expo Center, with your horses in the trailer.

This June was quite an exciting one for Region VIII, filled with ups and downs. A few of our regions contestants were knocked down early in the week, suffering from unexpected injuries, but with the Lord's blessing, they were able to compete again, and Region VIII came through strong and dominated. We sent 10 riders back to the short go, and seven made the top four, in their event. Region VIII is proud to say that Will Pollock, Brandon Lansford, Shyanne Bauerle, Jacob Patterson, Justin DeLaGarza, Will Wright, and Kate McNeil, will be competing at the National High School Rodeo Finals, and representing our region.

Two of these qualifiers were named 2016-2017 THSRA State Champs. In his third year with Region VIII, Will Pollock won the THSRA State Title in Saddle Bronc Riding. "If you're going to do rodeo, don't do it half way. It's not a sport that half of your mind can go to. You need to put everything you have into it, if you want to win," Will said, when interviewed after his short-round ride. Shyanne Bauerle, a freshman, took home a THSRA State title as well, after winning Goat Tying in the 1st go and short go.

Her recommendation to region contestants is, "Never stop having a positive mindset, always continue to give 100% effort, no matter the situation, and remember to always stay humble."

Along with being greatly blessed during the week of State Finals, Region VIII had the amazing opportunity to give back to others. The contestants set aside an afternoon of their precious time to help out with the Special Kids Rodeo, and it was a heartwarming experience. Region VIII Queen, Annika Aasbo, said, "Being able to share our passion and love for the sport of rodeo with the children at the Special Kids Rodeo is so important. It is such a blessing for them to experience a small part of the sport we so cher-

ish." Region VIII is proudly supported by Cactus Ropes. Mike Piland, VP at Cactus Ropes says the Special Kids Rodeo is one of the highlights at state finals. Region VIII was proud to have Mr. Piland in our section during finals.

When June rolls around every year, we do, unfortunately, have to say goodbye to some of our contestants. I'd like to say farewell to all our seniors from Region VIII. They were an important part of our region, and we are sad to see them go.

William Wright, Ana Casas, Morgan Arnold, Justin Medina, Kylie Goebel, Logan Quinn, Mollee Herrmann, Arlis Bluntzer, Meaghan Welch, Call Brown, Whitlee Whitlow, Mikaela Loman, Gus Hohman, Hannah Allison, Iliana Medina, Zoey Wiatrek, Gabriel Gonzales, Jesse Dena, Mario Landa, Arturo Munoz, Jacob Patterson, Justin DeLaGarza, Kacey Meinhausen, Luis Feliciano, Brady Campos, Lauren McIntosh, Coby Elias, Faith Gonzales, Daniel Arroyo - you will all be missed. We wish you the best in this new chapter of your lives!

It was a fun week, made possible by our amazing parents, board, and sponsors. We look forward to watching Region VIII dominate at Nationals! Safe travels to Gillette, WY.

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PRESIDENT - SPIN EDWARDS VICE PRESIDENT - JESSICA GARRETT SECRETARY - LYNDIE DUNN

State Wrap Up

STUDENT OFFICERS

204 CR 6763 • Dayton, Texas 77535 713.553.6421 • eddiedyson@thsra9.com

409.781.3902 • kimackel@thsra9.com

Region IX

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS EDDIE DYSON

MIKE GHORMLEY

SECRETARY - KIM ACKEL PO Box 67• Hamshire, Texas 77622

PO Box 1177 • Madisonville, TX 77864 281.785.0077 • mghormley@me.com

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DON EDWARDS

204 CR 6763 • Dayton, Texas 77535 713.553.6421 • eddiedyson@thsra9.com

PRESIDENT- EDDIE DYSON

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By EMALEE HOFFMANN– Performance Reporter

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he Texas High School Rodeo Finals started out in “royal” fashion as Region IX’s very own, Abbie Suggs, was crowed Texas High School Rodeo Queen.

Abbie won the title with wins in impromptu speaking, modeling, speech, appearance, personality and a tie for horsemanship.

Round one saw many Region IX athletes see success, but Carley Staggs and her amazing mount LouLou were a standout as they clocked a smoking 20.261 to take the win. Sonora Schueneman also clocked well in the goat tying with her quick hands to earn a 2nd place finish with a tie of 7.660. Sonora also showed she could run with the best of them as she also placed 4th in the barrels along with Ashley Castleberry who took the 3rd place points and money. Breakaway ropers Molly Atkinson and Taylor Lawson earned points too. Molly roped in a speedy 2.30 to win

3rd and Taylor tied for 8th with a 2.56.

Our boys also found some success in round one where Region IX’s All Around Cowboy, Spin Edwards placed in the calf roping and team roping. Spin earned points for calf roping with a 10.07 and with the help of partner Blake Johnson earned points in team roping with a tie for 6th with a 6.64.

Steer wrestlers, Joe York and Ethan Campbell, placed 3rd and 7th respectively. Joe threw his steer

CARLEY STAGGS ON HER HORSE LOU LOU

REGION IX TRUCK PUSH TEAM

finish up 8th, while Region IX’s Calf Roping Champion, Cash Enderli showed why he is a champion with a quick loop and tie of 8.59 to take 7th.

In addition to Taylor and Joe earning a spot in the short go, Region IX also had Ashley Castleberry, Kelsie Winfrey, Jessica Garrett, Darcy Taylor, Lacey Bruening, Lyndie Dunn, Spin Edwards, Sonora Schueneman and Aly Ghormley. When the dust had all settled and the runs were all completed, Region IX earned two additional spots to take the trip to Gillette, Wyoming with Abbie. Sonora Schueneman continued to be consistent in the goat tying and tied another 7 second run to earn the Reserve Champion title, and Aly Ghormley also earned the trip finishing up third in the average.

While the pressures of competing can often bring about stress, our athletes were able to have a little fun in many THSRA sponsored activities like the Hooey Boot Race, Tug O’ War and the Truck Push. With the help of our number one cheerleader, Kim Ackel, Region IX brought home the win of the Henson Truck Push and earned free steaks compliments of Joe Allen’s Steak House. Another fun and rewarding activity during the week was the Cavenders’ Special Kid’s Rodeo where THSRA athletes were able to share their love of rodeo with some very special children.

Congratulations to everyone who qualified for State, for that in itself is a great accomplishment, and good luck and safe travels for Abbie, Sonora and Aly.

ABBIE SUGGS, SONORA SCHUENEMAN, ALY GHORMLEY

down in 4.78, while Ethan was a 4.97.

Round two continued to be promising in the goat tying where Sonora was another 7 to earn 6th place points, while Region IX goat tying champion, Lacey Bruening earned 4th for her 7.36, and Aly Ghormley finished 2nd with a 7.09. Past State Champion Pole Bender, Pamela Henderson, also got on the board with a quick weave through the poles of 20.429 to earn a place in the top ten. Ashley continued to find success inside the coliseum in the barrels finishing up 6th, along with Region IX Barrel Racing Champion, Kelsie Winfrey, who also placed in the top ten with a very tough field of competitors. Another past state champion, Taylor Lawson, continued to show why she won state last year by finishing up in the top 10 again with a 2.92 and earning a spot in the short go.

Joe York also earned a spot in the short go with a 5.31 in round two to

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - KAMBRIA MCDOUGAL VICE PRESIDENT - HANNAH HAMMOND SECRETARY/TRES.

SECRETARY - ANGELIA CUDD 150 CR 327 • Gatesville, Texas 76528 254.394.3888• cuddranch@yahoo.com

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

LARRY CUDD 150 CR 327 • Gatesville, Texas 76528 larrycudd@yahoo.com • 254.394.3885

JAMIE MCDOUGAL 3046 Dusk Drive • Weatherford, Tx 76088 817.598.9560 • jamiewmcdougal@yahoo.com PRESIDENT - JERRY WRIGHT 434 CR 315 • Oglesby, Texas 76561 254.290.4965 • jerrywrighthomes@hughes.net

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PERF ORM A NC E R E PORT

Region X Dominated X excelled in that area, sending TEN members to Gillette with two of the ten being state champions. Needless to say, Region X members had an exceptional week.

Leighton Berry had an amazing week in the bareback riding. He started out the week

By CATHERINE CLAYTON– Performance Reporter strong by winning the first very year the best student ath- round with 76 points and finletes in the state of Texas arrive ished off even stronger by postin Abilene with the same goal: ing 78 points in the short go to put together three amazing runs securing his average win and and become a member of the cov- naming him the 2017 Texas eted Texas National Team. Region State Bareback Champion.

Payton Lackey and Parker Fleet were among the three Region X rough stock riders to earn a spot on LEIGHTON & MACI BERRY the national team.

Payton earned 67 points in round one of the bareback riding and 70 points in round two, obtaining a spot in the top four. Parker achieved 2nd in round one of the saddle bronc with 69 points, setting himself up well and earning a spot on the national team.

Chet Weitz cinched a spot in the top four of the calf roping. Chet roped his second calf in 7.75 seconds putting him fourth in the average coming into the short go. By placing 6th in the short go with a 10.14 second run, he secured his spot on the national team.

Kayden Frazier got tougher and tougher as the week progressed.

She made a solid run in the first go of pole bending with a 21.208 and improved in round two with a 20.708. Kayden proved that she deserved to compete in the short go by coming across the timer with a 20.118 earning 2nd in the round, a personal best, and came out as one of the four toughest pole benders in the state of Texas.

Sloan Townsend and Daniel Harmon were both a part of the barrel racing national team. Sloan posted a 15.924 in the short go to secure her title as Reserve State Champion Barrel Racer and Daniel CHET WEITZ posted a 15.909 earning her 3rd in the short go and a spot on the

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Jordi Edens and Kinley Ubanovsky earned State Champion and Reserve State Champion in the breakaway roping by proving consistent in all three rounds.

Not to be forgotten is Jamie Lucas. Jamie scored a solid 140 points in the first round of girls cutting and earned an even better score of 145.50 points in the short go earning 2nd in the round and a spot on the girls cutting national team.

Region X did more than just keep up with the KAYDEN FRAZIER super tough competition in Abilene, they dominated.

Gillette, Wyoming better watch out because Region X got a taste of victory and they’re ready for more!

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THE SUMMER RODEO TRAIL Summer has officially begun and many student rodeo athletes have already started to compete at their favorite summer rodeos. The months of July and August are packed with great rodeos that you don’t want to miss. Make sure you put these rodeos on your calendar and lucky for you we have all the details you need!

TEJAS RODEO March Through November every Saturday night Bulverde, TX TEXAS FFA STATE RODEO July 9-11 | Sinton IFYR July 9-14 | Shawnee, OK NHSFR July 16 - July 22, 2017 | Gillette, WY

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POLK COUNTY YOUTH RODEO July 19-22 | Livingston, TX

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BURLESON COUNTY YOUTH RODEO July 21-23 | Caldwell, TX | Page 03

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Jacob Walters

2017 TJHRA All-Around Cowboy & Champion Calf Roper

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JUNIOR HIGH

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LETTER FROM TJHRA STATE SECRETARY, ANNE DOLLERY

he Texas Junior High State Finals are going in the books as one of the best yet! The weather was perfect and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I know some went home disappointed that they did not do exactly what they came for, but others went home knowing there was a next step! WE are headed to Lebanon, Tennessee, this is the second year we are headed to TN and have heard that there have been several improvements.

The 2017 National team is going to go to Tennessee hoping to bring the trophy back to Texas. We have a great team headed South for this year’s finals. Hopefully that trophy will be coming home with us this year.

If you can not be in TN with us make sure you tune into the live feed on the NHSRA website to cheer Texas on to the National Championship. Until next month…..see you down the cowboy road!

TJHRA 2017-2018 STUDENT OFFICERS

President: Quay Lloyd, Vice President: Braedon Scott, Secretary: Bradi Freeman, Princess: Laramie Dearing

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2017 State Junior High Division Finals Results Congratulations to Texas junior high national team on bei ng the 2017 national team champions!!

FULL NATIONAL FINALS RESULTS IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE. All-Around Cowboy JACOB WALTERS

All-Around Cowgirl JORDAN DRIVER

Rookie Cowboy BRADLEE MILLER

Rookie Cowgirl JESSI EVERETT

TJHRA PRINCESS Laramie Dearing OB JAC

PARENT RIBBON ROPING Champion – Quay Lloyd and Brittany Lloyd Reserve Champion – Memphis Shelton and Kelly Shelton

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BULL RIDING 1st Bradlee Miller * 2nd Jacoby Campbell * 3rd Brandon Rhodes * 4th Rhody Niles * 5th Billy Stephenson 6th Tryan Grice 7th Cutter Kaylor 8th Canyon Bass 9th Tucker Shanklin 10th Tucker Nesbit

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BAREBACK STEER RIDING 1st Bradlee Miller * 2nd / 3rd Gavin French * 2nd / 3rd Gus Gaillard * 4th Travis Handley * 5th Rhody Niles 6th TW Flowers 7th John Jackson

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TOP 10 IN EACH EVENT: Indicates TJHD National Team Member SADDLE BRONC STEER RIDING 1st Jack Kahla * 2nd Benny Proffitt * 3rd Gus Gaillard * 4th Coby Mason * 5th Tryan Grice CHUTE DOGGING 1st Cade Fedor * 2nd Kagan Pillars * 3rd Pacey Rhodes * 4th Max Mathis * 5th Tyler Bauerle 6th Jack Kahla 7th Joel Braden Harris 8th Jacob Walters 9th Taylet Rademacher 10th Clay Tom Hurt

CALF ROPING 1st Jacob Walters * 2nd Hayden Ford * 3rd JB Collins, IV * 4th Max Mathis * 5th / 6th / 7th Jistol Walzel 5th / 6th / 7th Jack Kahla 5th / 6th / 7th Kade Berry 8th Kenyon Merrell 9th Dylan Hancock 10th Thres Jarosek BOYS BREAKAWAY 1st Cooper Browne * 2nd Guy Raasch * 3rd Mason Vaculin * 4th Caden West * 5th Garrett Reed 6th Kreece Dearing 7th Jeryn Ellerd

8th Tate Yow 9th Luke Leathers 10th Rye Reynolds GIRLS BREAKAWAY 1st Rylee Reina * 2nd Jessi Everett * 3rd KC Gail Churchill * 4th Madison Clark • 5th Emma Kent 6th Makayla Morton 7th Laramie Dearing 8th Madison Outhier 9th Hali Williams 10th Kennidy Nicholson BARRELS 1st Karsyn Daniels * 2nd Madison Outhier * 3rd Rainey Skelton *

4th Avery Beimer * 5th Amy Ohrt 6th Isabelle Picklo 7th Jordan Driver 8th / 9th Biloxi Shultz 8th / 9th Reagan Goudeau 10th / 11th Logan Moore 10th / 11th Rose Small POLES Katy Webb * Gracey Brockway * Kara Moore * Logan Moore * Jordan Driver Jayci Byler Isabelle Picklo Kylie Mask Jaylyn Stutts Rainey Skleton GIRLS GOAT TYING 1st Madison Neal * 2nd Jessi Everett * 3rd Kensey Wells * 4th Sassy Wilson * 5th Emma Kent 6th Ainslee Morris 7th Jaylyn Stutts 8th Gracey Brockway 9th Hali Williams 10th Tylie McDonald BOYS GOAT TYING 1st Stetson Jameson * 2nd Gus Gaillard * 3rd Lane Reed * 4th Jacob Walters * 5th Krece Kirkpatrick 6th Josh Mardis

7th Brock Corman 8th Bryce Henderson 9th / 10th Mason Smith 9th / 10th Landon Cook RIBBON ROPING 1st Joel Braden Harris/Biloxi Shultz * 2nd Jacob Walters/Jordan Driver * 3rd Koby Douch/Sierra Schueneman * 4th Cash Duty/Jaycie Anne Franz * 5th Kyler Ohrt/Jakelyn Primrose 6th JB Collins/Madison Outhier 7th Cayden Harmon/Taylor Cuccurullo 8th /9th /10th Cooper Parsley/Mallory Moore 8th /9th /10th Thres Jarosek/Grace Davis 8th /9th /10th Lane Reed/Madison Bean TEAM ROPING 1st Tyler Espenson/Brock Corman * 2nd Caleb Green/Cash Duty * 3rd Landon Cook/Cooper Parsley * 4th Kadi Fretwell/Rymond Haby * 5th Parker Parish/Tegan Stewart 6th Kreece Dearing/Brady Nelson 7th Mason Hutto/Cody Barragan 8th/9th Kasen Conring/Clayton Huston 8th /9th Hali Williams/Trey Moore 10th Chet Murray/Cutter Nugent LIGHT RIFLE 1st Blaze Byler * 2nd Sydni Cain * 3rd Jordan Driver * 4th Boomer Smith * 5th Kirby McNeill 6th Dillon Thigpen 7th Jaxon Jay 8th Brennen Wilson 9th Emily Bednorz 10th Riley Jenkins

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Truck raised $47,640 for TJHRA and its regions!

2017-2018 JUNIOR HIGH STATE DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD NATIONAL DIRECTOR JOHN E. BLAND

806-679-2037

jeblandnspade@yahoo.com

PRESIDENT TONY LACINA

806-679-6290

tglacina@gmail.com

1st VICE PRESIDENT BRENT CHARLESWORTH

432-386-6214

brent@crcompany.net

DELEGATE CINDY CLAYTON

254-485-9466

clayton@our-town.com

DELEGATE DAVID FREEMAN

832-221-1253

police@coeltx.net

DELEGATE AMANDA GORHAM

830-676-3373

gypsydoll75@yahoo.com

DELEGATE JEFF PARSLEY

903-842-4720

jparsleygeraniums@earthlink.net

DELEGATE JOE RICHARDS

806-676-5970

joe@diamondcattlefeeders.com

DELEGATE SCOTT SHOOK

281-437-8214

scottshook@yahoo.com

SECRETARY ANNE DOLLERY

979-412-2551

texasjuniorhighrodeo@gmail.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR MACI MEYER

281-610-7349

macikmeyer@yahoo.com

Region I GARY CLEMENTS GUY ELLIOTT LANCE GAILLARD

806-346-5217 940-839-6354 806-898-3748

gclements@farmersagent.com glelliott@wilbargercscd.com lsgaillard@yahoo.com

Region II CASEY BAIZE KEITH KENT SHANE HANCOCK

512-618-9233 325-665-8100 254-379-3516

csbaize@yahoo.com keith@johnroleylevelland.com shanehancock74@yahoo.com

Region III VENITA DEARING KEVIN STEWART ERIC HUSTON

817-223-5355 817-307-7303 817-368-0159

coolchickroper@yahoo.com meb522@yahoo.com dcscdecatur@earthlink.net

Region IV THOMAS BROCKWAY JASON MCDANIEL JAMES TETTENHORST

214-770-5302 817-313-9639 903-521-1511

tbb@woodpartners.com jmcdaniel@evlessaero.com JamesTettenhorst@gmail.com

Region V RICHARD BALDWIN JODIE MORIAN BILL WHITE

936-332-5466 409-384-5552 337-304-0748

r.baldwin147@icloud.com jlkahladds@att.net whiteacresranch1@yahoo.com

Region VI CLAY OHRT GARRET OHRT TOMMY OHRT

361-649-0526 361-550-8856 361-550-5202

wohrt@stec.org Julesoh@hotmail.com 1107cattle@yahoo.com

Region VII BUBBA ACHILLE KIMMI BYLER KELLY REINA

832-250-4628 979-472-0034 979-799-5474

Bubba@iespecialist.com bcross1@aol.com kellyreina@yahoo.com

Region VIII BEN ELLIS MATT SCIBA MARIE SMITH

361-701-1886 361-571-7888 830-570-7058

ben_ellis78@yahoo.com scibaadjuster@gmail.com bmsmith1996@sbcglobal.net

Region IX STAN MCDONALD JOHN SCHUENEMAN LYLE SMITH

979-229-5963 979-268-4994 936-581-4255

stanmcdranch@aol.com john.schueneman@gmail.com john.schueneman@gmail.com

Region X JAMES KOONSMAN BRANT WARD RENEE WEITZ

254-717-6211 325-895-1662 512-217-8165

jamesk74@yahoo.com ward23@gte.net weitzrr@gmail.com

STATE DIRECTORS

STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT QUAY LLOYD V.PRES BRAEDON SCOTT SECRETARY BRANDI FREEMAN PRINCESS LARAMIE DEARING

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2017 TJHRA FINALS FUN

CHUTE DOGGER

CONNIE KACIR, MAYOR OF GONZALES, WITH DAN HUNTER, THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF WATER AND RURAL AFFAIRS, WITH PRINCESS LARAMIE DEARING

REGION 10 DODGEBALL CHAMPIONS, THEY WON BUCKLES DONATED BY THE AFCC

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REGION 7 VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS

2017 TJHRA FINALS FUN

FAST-TIME WINNERS OF THE WEEK WON BEST EVER PADS

REGION TUG-O-WAR CHAMPIONS

BULL FIGHTERS

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2017 TJHRA FINALS FUN

FUN RUN:

10 & UNDER: HENRY MOORE AND CHEYANNE HARRIS 11-13: BRYSON DYER AND ALLISON VAUGHN 14-18: RILEY ELLIOT AND MADALYN RICHARDS (2X CHAMP) 18 & OVER: BRAD DURR AND WHITNEY SCARBER

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