March 2016 Extreme Team News, Official News of Texas High School and Junior High Rodeo

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2016 COLLEGE RODEO EDITION 6

TAKING THE NEXT STEP: INSIDE COLLEGE RODEO

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by Holly deLaune any THSRA and TJHRA members have aspirations of college rodeoing after their high school career. To help our members understand how the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) is structured and what our members can be doing now to prepare for that next step, we visited with dr. Al Wagner, faculty President of NIRA, Regional faculty director of the Southern Region and Texas A&M University’s Rodeo Coach.

The first decision a high school Senior will make is where they want to attend college. If you are planning on attending a college or university in Texas then you will either be in the Southern or Southwest Region of the NIRA. These regions are divided by the I-35 corridor with the schools on the East belonging to the Southern Region and the schools on the West side belonging to the Southwest Region.

Each rodeo year is comprised of approximately 10 rodeos that are hosted by different member schools.

Member schools are designated as school that have joined the NIRA, have 5-6 competitors and pay a member fee. Students who do not attend a member school can still rodeo as an independent athlete; an example would be blinn Junior College in bryan. This year a NIRA membership card was $260 for a competing membership.

“Everyone who buys their NIRA card can enter and go to the rodeos, but there are 6 men and 4 women that are designated as team members for their school. These team member’s points earned at rodeos will be the only points that will count towards the overall school’s team points. Any point you win at the rodeo (whether you are on the team or not) will go to your individual point standing,” says Wagner.

There are a few differences from rodeoing in high school. One of the biggest differences would be the team aspect. “Students enjoy being a part of a team, it gives them a sense of belonging and community.” In a big university atmosphere you are one of thousands, but being a member of the rodeo team gives you the ability to develop friendships that will last a lifetime. “The team atmosphere is also promoted at rodeos by students wearing vests identifying their school and by team point standings,” said Wagner.

As in most rodeo associations, points become very important at the end of the year. The top 3 in each event qualify for the College National finals Rodeo (CNfR) and the top 2 men’s and women’s team members in the region will also qualify for nationals. dr. Wagner says, “Travel money is different for every school. Some schools give money if you are on the designated team for that rodeo and some award money after the rodeo according to who earned the most points.”

The approximate men’s entry fee is $75 for the first event and $50 for each event after. Women’s entry fees are $60 for the first event and $40 for each event after.

“I always emphasize to every athlete that you are a STUdENT athlete. That is, student comes before athlete.

if you are interested in learning more about the national intercollegiate rodeo Association,

email us at nira@bmi.net

or visit our website: www.collegerodeo.com

You are in school to get an education and rodeo should always come second.” In the NIRA you have to maintain a 2.0 and complete 12 academic hours each semester (PE doesn’t count as an hour) to rodeo.

The NIRA also has specific rules when it comes to transferring colleges that can sometimes be confusing. Dr. Wagner helped us understand the guidelines.

If transferring from a junior college to a 4-year school you must have 48 hours completed, otherwise there is a transfer penalty of missing 3 rodeos. There is also an automatic 3-rodeo penalty for transferring from a 4-year school to a 4-year school. However, there is no penalty if you transfer from a nonmember school to a member school. Don’t worry if you already have college hours accrued during high school, these rules only apply to card holders.

College rodeo is also different because athletes are expected to be responsible for themselves. Parents are not allowed in the arena, so athletes rely on their teammates for help. Athletes are also responsible for making sure their coach has entered them in the rodeos. The days

of dad pushing your calf and mom entering you in all your rodeos has passed once become a NIRA member.

The NIRA also has a list of fines that can be given to athletes, so rodeo coaches advise each member review the rulebook to avoid getting a fine. Common fines are losing hat, parent in arena, drag rule, profanity, not wearing vest, no circle in front of the box, delay of rodeo rattling the chute and a few more.

When asked what our high school students should be doing now to prepare for college and college rodeo, Dr. Wagner said, “It is very important if you are taking college courses as high school student, that you make sure you get an original transcript (not a copy) and bring with you when you come to school in the Fall. The NIRA office requires an original transcript from any place you took a course for credit (if your college credit came from multiple schools you will need one from each of them). Another idea to avoid problems is to send the transcript directly to the coach as soon as you receive it, so you do not have to keep up with it.”

“Dr. Wagner suggests that if you are enrolling into college in the Fall, then make an appointment to visit the rodeo coach and the school the Fall before your Freshman year. Make sure you are aware of admission application deadlines so that you have everything in on time.

Ultimately, it is never too early to start inquiring with rodeo coaches about their programs!”

Thank you to Dr. Al Wagner for taking the time to share this important information with our high school and junior high members as they prepare for their next step. For more information on the NIRA go to collegerodeo.com.

College Rodeo Team Standings southern & southwestern regions

SOUTHERN REGION

Standings as of Feb 16, 2016 Men’s Team 1.WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE 2. HILL COLLEGE 3. SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Women’s Team 1. McNeese State University 2. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 3. sam houston state university

SOUTHWEST REGION

Standings as of Feb 16, 2016

Men’s Team 1. Tarleton State University 2. WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE 3. weatherford college

Women’s Team 1. Texas Tech University - Lubbock 2. eastern new mexico university 3. SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE

Check out your amazing college rodeo options!

make sure to take a look at all of our participating colleges & the Rodeo programs available!

Texas A&M University Wharton County Jr. College Hill College Vernon College Howard College Cisco College Sam Houston State University

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National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Region Locations BIG SKY REGION

Montana; and also Northwest Community College - Powell, WY.

CENTRAL PLAINS REGION

Kansas; Oklahoma; and also Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, MO.

CENTRAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

Wyoming; Colorado; and also Chadrom State College Chadron NE.

GRAND CANYON REGION

Arizona; and also New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM; San Juan College - Farmington, NM.; Western New Mexico University - Silvercity, NM.

GREAT PLAINS REGION

North Dakota; South Dakota; Nebraska; Minnesota; Iowa; Wisconsin

NORTHWEST REGION Washington; Oregon; Northern Idaho

OZARK REGION

Missouri; Arkansas; Kentucky; Tennessee; Mississippi; Alabama; Indiana; Eastern; Louisiana; Michigan; Ohio; Illinois; Georgia; and Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION Southern Idaho; Utah

SOUTHERN REGION Eastern Texas; Western Louisiana

SOUTHWEST REGION New Mexico: Western Texas

WEST COAST REGION California; Nevada

Rodeo Events

Men's events: Bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping Women's events: barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying men's & Women's events: team roping

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Farm & Ranch Family The folks at McCoy’s Building Supply understand that it takes a lot of hard work and the whole family pitching in to get things done on a farm or ranch. That’s why we’d like to take some time out to salute Texas High School Rodeo Association families who are farmers and ranchers. In our monthly Farm & Ranch Family Spotlight, we’ll feature one family, sharing their story of how they work together as a family to make their farm or ranch successful.The spotlight will run for 10 months; each month will feature a different Region. Each Regional McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family will receive a $100 McCoy’s Gift Card. The McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the Year will receive a $500 McCoy’s Gift Card and will be announced at the 2016 THSRA State Finals.

The Patterson Family of Region I

by Catelyn Felts

Congratulations to the McCoy’s farm and Ranch family of the month: The Patterson’s of Region I! Travis and his wife, Lana; their children Lauren, Trace, Zane, and kamry; and Travis’ father, Pat, own and operate Patterson farm and Ranch. The ranch has been passed down the family tree for three generations, and now lies in the hands of Travis and Lana who have ran the ranch for the past 26 years.

Their business consists of growing corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton. They also run cattle on wheat and have a cow herd they run on corn stalks during the winter season, and grass during the summer.

Though the ranching lifestyle can be tedious work at times, Travis explained his job at the ranch as, “checking to see what is wrong and fixing it!”

The ranching lifestyle is definitely not for everyone; however, the Patterson family said this particular lifestyle is very “appealing to us as a family because we get to work with each other every single day which makes us very close.”

As a close family, one can assume good communication throughout the household is extremely important in order to maintain a smooth operation. While the main ranch operators are Travis and Lana, each and every family member has an important part on the ranch and “when someone does not do their part, things can snow-

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ball in a hurry,” Travis said. “That includes animal health and/or farm maintenance.”

The kids of the family each have their own herd of cows, and a herd of yearlings they keep on wheat. In addition to attending to their herds, the kids help out when and where they are needed on the ranch. “Everyone in our family pitches in and helps one another, and that kind of teamwork is what makes our business successful.”

Though ranching and farming is a ‘round the clock’ job, the family makes time to rodeo, as each of the Patterson kids are current or former members of the Texas High School Rodeo Association. Trace (18) competes in the team roping, while Zane (17) competes in

the team roping and tie-down roping, and kamry (12) competes in the barrel racing and pole bending in the junior high division. Lauren, the eldest Patterson sibling, is a former THSRA member and currently attends Tarleton State University.

“We have been involved in rodeo for a very long time. We truly believe some of the best people are involved in this sport,” the family said. “Our lives have been enriched by the lifelong friendships made through our involvement in the THSRA.” When the family is not on the ranch, at a rodeo, or practicing for a rodeo, they enjoy livestock showing and fishing. The family said they are very honored to be chosen as the McCoy’s farm and Ranch family of the month, and they are thankful for all that McCoy’s does for the THSRA!

ATTENTION COLLEGE RODEO ALUMNI TWeNTY-FIFTH ANNUAl NIRA AlUMNI ReUNION

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he National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Alumni (NIRAA) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary by honoring all the NIRA National Champions, Championship Teams, top finishers, faculty and Student Presidents for the years ending in "6": 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, and 2006 at our Annual Reunion friday & Saturday, June 17-18 at the 2016 College National finals Rodeo (CNfR) in Casper, Wyoming.

All you former college cowboys and cowgirls need to be making plans to come to the College National finals Rodeo in June! It is a great rodeo and a great way to reconnect with a sport that made a difference in your life. This year, 2016, we are especially inviting “The Sixes”, those who were a part of college rodeo in any year that ended in six. but everyone who took part in college rodeo at any time is invited to come to the annual reunion.

You will meet folks from six decades of college rodeo, all with stories to tell and experiences to share!

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

How Are You Going to Get There?

By Aubrie fields

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hat are you going to do today to get you closer to where you want to be tomorrow?”

With rodeos starting in a few weeks this should be something that everyone in Region I should be asking themselves. Everyone has their goals in mind, whether it’s to beat their best time, go to state, win a rodeo or to

win year end. So how are you going to get there? This is prep time for everyone when they are getting ready for those few rodeos which could decide the future.

Speaking of the future summer starts in about 14 weeks, who would’ve thought this year would fly by like that? Not only in these 14 weeks will we be preparing for summer but seniors are preparing for what decides their future and that puts more pressure on them for these last rodeos and state finals. Any senior that wants to rodeo in their future has to do good Region I in these last rodeos or scholarships and other opportunities may not be there.

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

By BLISS BOLTON – ARIAT Performance Reporter

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ince the rodeo season is sparking back up here in Region II, what better subject to discuss than rodeo fashion? The western wear industry is always innovating and creating better and more stylish options for rodeo athletes to wear while competing. However; most rodeo athletes have their favorite shirts, hats, boots, etc. Some members of Region II spoke a little about their favorite brands and things to keep them stylish and competing to the best of their abilities. for rodeo contestants, style, along with the ability to keep comfortable while competing, is very important.

Several Region II members agreed on a few brands and items they loved to keep them comfy and stylish. The Ariat Trouser Jean and Seven for All Mankind were loved by many girls in the region for the comfort and style they bring to the rodeo arena. The wide legs of the jeans offer optimal movement during performance. for the guys, the classic Wrangler jeans are always a good option, but Rock and Roll Jeans are becoming popular for the comfort they provide and the chic look they give. Shirts that are popular to pair with these jeans are

button down Polo shirts, Ariat women’s and men’s button down shirts, Wrangler men’s shirts, and Rafter C men’s shirts for a more old-school look. The square, loose shape of these shirts allows lots of movement needed by rodeo contestants while performing in their events. One of the most important components to a rodeo athlete’s wardrobe is their boots. Some boots that are popular in Region II are the Justin Roper boots, Tin Haul boots, Ariat boots, and Anderson bean boots. All of these boots have their own unique styles and features: some smooth bottom, some bottoms with traction, some crazy, and some plain but they all work great! Hats are also a very important aspect of the rodeo competitor’s attire. for those who would like to add a little more flair and funk to their outfit, a Charlie 1 Horse hat would work great with their fun styles and crazy patterns. for others who would like to stick to a more classic style, Resistol and American Hat Company hats are high quality and great hats.

That covers the essentials, but if you would like to personalize your look a little bit more, accessories are always the way to go! Jewelry can always add a personal touch that is just right. A favorite brand of Region II members is Gypsy Soule, but custom jewelry is a great choice as well. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and cuffs are all great pieces to have. Something else that can help personalize a look is sunglasses. A good pair of shades come in handy for keeping the sun out of your eyes and making you look extra stylish. brands like bex, Ray-ban, and Oakley are good places to find the perfect pair. Accessories are the best way to give the perfect personal touch your attire.

The rodeo season is kicking off so now is the perfect time to form and embrace your personal style. The Region II rodeos are sure to be filled with lots of great styles. Everyone will be ready to perform to the best of their ability in their rodeo best. So with that, good luck Region II, in all that you do.

Region II

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - HAYLEY DANLEY vICE PRESIDENT - PRESLI BRAY SECRETARY - LARIAT LERNER

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SECRETARY - KELLEY WILLIAMS 6328 Malvey Avenue • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.706.8236• kelley.williams@thsra3.com STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

KEN BRAY PO Box 1634 • Granbury, Texas 76048 817.219.0436 • kbray@equibrand.com KEvIN PRZILAS PO Box 167 • Bowie, Texas 76230 940.872.3748 • kprzilas@yahoo.com PRESIDENT - KEN BRAY PO Box 1634 • Granbury, Texas 76048 817.219.0436 • kbray@equibrand.com

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

TAKING CARE OF YOUR OTHER HALF

By SAWYER PRZILAS

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e all have those days, the run just does not go as planned, and the runs after that just get even worse. It seems like no matter what you do, the spell you are in at the moment is unbreakable.

Now the expedient of the situation presented is to blame your horse.

After something climaxes negatively and the results weren't as intended it can be arduous to control the emotions generated by the rush of the adrenaline accumulated by the run.

This tends to lead to more irrational decisions, even to the drastic note of attempting to hurt our horses, be that jerking the bit excessively or even something more physical.

However, this is never the solution to any problem, and only negatively impacts both your attitude and the performance of your horse.

Now, the horse is not the perfect animal, and may sometimes truly be the root of the problem. Although physicality is never the resolution of the complication, more often it is the riders ability to gently show the horse the parameters of the expectations within the task. This allows the horse to learn exactly what is needed, rather than a juxtaposing

collection of inquiries required to fulfill their duties. Physicality only leaves your horse scared and confused, bewildered at what they had done to deserve such treatment. After a period of fear, out of sheer instincts, they begin to dread completing the objectives you set. When a horse or human alike dreads something neither will give efforts towards the goal. Rather, they will give you exasperated attempts to get out of the situation that makes them feel uncomfortable.

Obviously creating and even instilling bad behavior as well as harmful habits, leading to the inability to create the results we strive for.

Not only does your horse and the quality of your runs suffer from rough treatment of your animal, but the public views of the entire sport of rodeo deteriorate with every story about the mistreatment of animals. Your decisions even if frustration has set in, effect more than just you. The sport of rodeos connotation, whether negative or positive, solely depends on our ability to make it as comfortable and as safe as possible for the animals who participate alongside us in the sport. We are all the future of rodeo, meaning the foundation of caring and protecting the animals that we need to compete is crucial to the structure of sportsmanship we are exploring as we become young men and women.

Matthew 11:29 “Ride with me and I will teach you what you need, for I am gentle and humble, and it is here that you will find rest for the soul”

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

what does it mean to be a good sportsman?

By MCKENzIE RAY– ARIAT Performance Reporter

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or a lot of people, the words “Good sportsmanship,” can mean a lot of different things.

In general, “Sportsmanship” refers to virtues such as fairness, selfcontrol, courage, and persistence.

Sportsmanship can also be the way that one reacts to a sport, game, or player. It’s about how you enjoy the sport for its own sake, and about how you respect both authority, and your fellow competitors.

In the culture of today’s sports, a particular emphasis is placed on winning, no matter the personal cost to one’s values. Sportsmanship takes a backseat to pride, greed, and jealousy as competitors become consumed with the glory of success. The problem about that is, is that those individuals are seeking success the wrong way. They sacrifice friendships, cut ties with family members, and become consumed in self-centered arrogance.

These people are usually “Sore losers.” for all that these people may be talented, they make excuses for their losses, or blame it on others entirely. A sore loser might brag in the face of their opponent

when they win, and lash out when they lose. Eventually, the amount of pressure that they put on themselves to succeed will become too much, and in most cases a change in attitude has to happen in order to have true success.

Alternatively, there are certain players who come to mind who embody great sportsmanship. At the most elite levels of sports, Peyton Manning, derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan are all prime examples of good sportsmen who have made it to the highest level of competition that their individual sports allow. Each of these men are world champions as well as role models for people around the world, and they all set the standards for athletic ability, as well as a great attitude. The common thread between the three men is how they played their games; with dedication, and intensity. They were known for playing fairly, and for being supportive teammates. They each had an unrivalled will to win, but they never steppe on others on their trips to the top. being a good sport means treating people as you would like to be treated, and cheering others on, even if their win equals your loss. It’s about accepting responsibility for your mistakes, and keeping your perspective about them. It means treating your fellow competitor with kindness and love, even when the situation makes it difficult. Glory is fleeting, but the bonds you form with people can last a lifetime. In the end, we will be remembered not for our accomplishments, but for how we treated others throughout our lives. So strive for excellence and reach for the stars, but don’t forget to encourage others to reach out and do the same.

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The Whataburger Whatakid is selected due to their ability to excel both in and out of the rodeo arena. Whataburger is proud to recognize a THSRA member from each of the ten Regions who truly upholds the title “Whatakid!” One of the nominees will be chosen at the State Final Rodeo in June as the Whatakid of the Year. In recognition of this accomplishment they will receive free Whataburgers for an entire year!

ongratulations to this month’s Whatakid, Lariat Lynn Larner! The Region III contestant calls Stephenville, Texas home and is currently a senior at Stephenville High School. She has been a member of the THSRA all four years of her high school career, and she competes in the goat tying, breakaway roping and team roping.

This past year, Larner has overcome several adversities including ACL and meniscus surgeries, as well as ganglion cysts on her wrist. “These have been difficult obstacles, but I have put my trust in God, for I know he has a grand plan for me,” Larner said. “I do not view these as setbacks, I see them as opportunities to better myself.”

Through these obstacles, and her time spent as a member of the THSRA, she said she has gained a strong sense of determination. “I have learned that rodeo is a lot like life,” Larner said. “Some days are incredible, and some days you would like to redo, but you must take the good from each of those days and be determined to turn the bad into better.”

While Larner has a great attitude to help her get through tough situations, she also has a great team of equine athletes, which makes being positive just a little bit easier. Larner’s equine team consists of Ellie Mae, her roping horse, and Jed, her goat tying horse, both of them trained by Larner’s dad.

In addition to a good attitude and good horses, Larner has a good community of supporters.

She said her favorite part about the THSRA is meeting “friends that turn into family.” Larner currently serves as the student secretary and student goat tying director for Region III. She is a leader inside and outside of the rodeo arena as she is the Parliamentarian of her school’s National Honor Society. She is also a member of ffA, fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council, as well as an A honor roll student, and she is a decorated athlete.

She has been named All-district, All-Regional, and All-State in cross country, track and basketball on more than one occasion throughout her high school career. She was also voted Most Athletic Girl at Stephenville High School, Outstanding Physics Student of the year, Outstanding English II student of the year, and she is currently ranked in the top 10% of her graduating class.

With an impressive list of accomplishments, one can only imagine how busy Larner stays on a daily basis, but somehow she manages to stay on top of her sports, studies, and rodeo practices. She said if it were possible she would play all the sports there are, but unfortunately there is not enough time in the day. “I use to run cross country and play softball, but in order to have enough time to rodeo and practice I had to cut it down to only playing basketball, running track, and rodeo,” Larner said.

Upon graduation, the ambitious senior plans to continue her rodeo career on the collegiate level while pursuing a degree in animal science and then going on to obtain a veterinary degree.

Larner said she is honored to be selected as the Whatakid of the month for Region 3, and that she sincerely appreciates “being recognized for my involvements inside and outside of the arena.” We know Lariat will continue to achieve great things. We wish her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors and hope the future is all she can hope for and more. Congratulations, Lariat Lynn Larner!

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2016 NHSRA Mid-Winter Meeting Recap

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Mikey Duggan, THSRA Delegate At Large

uring the last week of January, the leaders of the National High School Rodeo Association came together in Chattanooga, TN for the annual mid-winter meetings. Even though NHSRA National President, Ronnie Haslerig, resides in Georgia, he chose to host this year’s meetings just across the state line in Tennessee. Many of the attendees were skeptical of a downtown location but were soon won over by the charming atmosphere and close proximity to several attractions – all within walking distance.

There are 23 committee meetings held throughout the week with some fun activities sprinkled into the schedule. The President’s Reception on Wednesday night included a Talent Show filled with comedy and some great singers. Texas National Director, Cotton George, was sitting in one of the “lucky” seats and won a prize of Texas-sized bloomers – or as they say in Georgia, “step ins.”

Thursday night we were treated to an “after hours” trip to the Tennessee Aquarium. It was amazing. Two buildings – one fresh water and one salt water – with four floors each of beautiful displays of God’s creatures. Friday night at the NHSRA Annual Banquet, many National Directors were recognized for their years of service. Some have volunteered their time for 20, 25 and 30 years! That is outstanding! (When a Director with 10 or more years of experience speaks in a committee meeting, they have my full attention. They have so much more knowledge about this association than many of us realize and if they are speaking, I want to hear what they have to say.) The Texas Student Officers topped off the night by quickly throwing together a dance for all of the student members in attendance.

Saturday is when everything – and everyone – comes together for the full board meeting. Each committee reviews what was discussed and voted on in their individual meetings throughout the week and the full board votes on whether to accept their recommendations, or not.

Anyone is welcome to attend and participate in the discussion so I try to attend as many of the committee meetings as I can. This also makes it easier to understand what is going on in Saturday’s full board meeting.

Several topics caught my attention and

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I wanted to share them with everyone back in Texas.

The rules committee meeting had a long agenda because new rulebooks will be printed for next fall. Many of the rules voted in will be ground rules at the National Finals and our State Finals this summer before you see them in print in a rulebook. Pay attention when your secretary shares these with you on your Region’s website. It is your responsibility to know the rules. If you have questions about how to interpret a rule, there are many people that can help you – Region Directors, State Directors, Secretaries and Rodeo Queens. Rodeo Queens know the rulebook!

The sites committee meeting is where you get to witness some of the long term planning that goes on with an Association of our size. In Texas, we hear (justified) complaints about the dates for

our junior high state finals. Yes, it is a hardship to have a week long finals when our members are still in school, but we are not the only state or province that feels the pain of scheduling conflicts. The dates of the national high school and junior high finals determine when we can schedule our finals in Texas. Our dates have been getting earlier every year but that is because national dates have been getting earlier. The sites committee looks 6 to 15 years from now for potential locations and our preferred dates trying to find the best fit. It is not easy to find a location that can hosts events of our size and our preferred dates are not always available. It will take a minimum of 6-8 years from now to move the dates of the National Junior High Finals back to the end of June / early July like it used to be. Even then, there will still be conflicts for the northern states who start late in the spring because their ground is frozen or our friends from Canada who attend school through the end of June. But please know that your concerns have been heard at the national level thanks to Cotton (who is a member of this committee.) It is not a quick fix but it is in the process of getting fixed for our future members. Dates for the National Junior High Finals in Lebanon, TN will be June 19-25, 2016 and June 18-24, 2017.

Dates for the National High School Finals in Gillette, WY will be July 17-23, 2016 and July 16-22, 2017.

Our Association continues to grow. Two years ago, we welcomed Maryland as our 42nd member state joining 5 Canadian

photos (left to right): Kadie Beth Wisener, NHSRA Vice President and her fellow National Officers; Cotton and Suzanne George show off their “fabulous prize”, which was won at the welcome dinner; THSRA Student Officer team at the welcome dinner. LtoR: Cullen Eppright, Raelee Self, Chloe Costello and Ima Champion; Kadie Beth Wisener, NHSAR Vice President and Chloe Costello, Miss NHSRA & THSRA with the rest of their National Officer Team.

provinces and the country of Australia. This year, we have the potential of adding a 43rd state – New Jersey! This is good news for the sport of rodeo and tells me that our student officers are doing their job as ambassadors to spread the word about high school and junior high rodeo. The National Office would like everyone to make a goal of increasing their membership by 5% each year. Each region should to take a look at where their members come from. If there is a town in your region that doesn’t have a member living in it, then you may want to focus your attention in that area to get the word out about Texas High School or Junior High Rodeo.

The national website has been updated and looks great! Check it out at www.nhsra.com. Under the programs tab, you will be able to find information on equine and student athlete of the month awards and AQHA horse of the year. These are for high school and junior high members and I encourage you to participate. You can also find information here on scholarships, the crisis fund and animal welfare.

We are very fortunate in Texas that we have the budget to allow our student officers to attend the mid-winter meetings each year. Many states do not. It did seem like there were more students in attendance this year than in past and that is a good thing. In one of the introductions made during the week, the comment was made about the importance of attending this meeting and how it will change your state. I agree completely. My eyes were opened four years ago when I attended my first mid-winter meeting in Fort Worth when Cotton was National President. There is so much to learn to be able to run an association the size of NHSRA and even THSRA. I encourage all of you to get more involved at the Region, State or National level. And if you are able, try to attend next year’s NHSRA mid-winter meeting. Susan and Anne can get you the information. You don’t have to attend the entire week.

Even coming for one or two days can be beneficial – and fun.

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eing involved in the sport of rodeo definitely means you have experienced fierce competition, and most times the source of this fierce challenge comes from one of your friends. I know from experience that my sisters in our sport, Caroline Rains and Addie Liles to name a few can take it to a whole new level and push you to achieve things you thought were impossible. Growing up

in a very competitive family, I smile when I think of my dad quoting Ricky bobby in the movie Talladega Nights…

If YOU AINT fIRST YOUR LAST!!! In Region V, I have learned that competition and winning can be defined by so many people in so many ways. We all expect different outcomes and set different goals for ourselves region V friendS ClAyTon loWry, depending upon our BlAke WHeeler, & JordAn PArSley expectations. While winning to one may be first place, winning to another may just mean their first clean barrel run, first loop around the neck, covering their first bull or just the opportunity to compete.

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can certainly relate as they battle to maintain their status in the top three in Poles and barrels. Region V friendships like Jordan Parsley, blake Wheeler and Clayton Lowery are seen in every event, from the bull-riders pulling their friends ropes, to the barrel racer loaning their back-up horse to their closest competitor because their horse was injured, and the calf roper pushing his buddies calf even though he himself just broke the barrier and was surely out of the money. As we compete we know that the lead can change with every tick of the time keepers clock as Shana Smith showed us at our last rodeo by winning the girls breakaway both days to move into second place in the Region by one point. I am so proud to be part of a sport that encourages competition and a Region that has allowed me to take my competitive spirit to the next level. So as we head in to our final rodeos its back to the practice pen because I am sure all my friends in THE bIGGEST, THE bAddEST, THE bEST are already there. So until next time LET GO ANd LET GOd!!!

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Start of Something New

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arch means many different things for different people. To some it means college basketball tournaments, the start of turkey season, opening season for the MLb, or wildflowers. but along with all the sporting events, hunting excursions, and bluebonnet pictures, comes so much more! It means warm weather, late nights at the practice pen, and lots and lots of rain!

To me, it means new beginnings, since Spring starts in March. Ezekiel 36:26 says, “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of

stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” This scripture talks about how God makes things new, specifically you! No matter where you’ve been, what you used to do, who you used to run with, or anything else you could possibly use as an excuse, redemption is available to anyone.

Like a bad run at a rodeo, there is always the opportunity to fix it. You try to focus on what you can do right next time, not what you did wrong. And right when you enter the arena at the next rodeo your slate is wiped clean, and it’s time to prove yourself. It’s works the same way with Jesus! He is so willing to forgive and forget, and he longs to have a relationship with you! Just like your relationship with your horse, there’s no confusion or arguments. Your horse just wants to be around you, and he wants to trust you. Jesus feels the same way, He doesn’t care about anything else, just having a relationship with you.

So why not strive after the one true king? I challenge you to get closer in your walk with Jesus, because He’s just dYING to spend time with you! (playful pun intended) After all, He is the one who created you, and all the animals that are involved in rodeo. Whether you are on the back of your horse, lowering onto a bull in the chute, or getting ready to tie that last calf, you can still glorify the Lord.

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he THSRA and TJHRA student officers had the great opportunity of getting to know more about our State Sponsor, Kubota, during our trip to Fort Worth on January 22, 2016. After a great lunch we had the privilege to tour around their entire Central Division office led by two awesome tour guides and Kubota representatives, David Murry and Marcos De Souza. We started out in a large conference room where we learned the history and mission that powers Kubota and then we headed out to the warehouse to see their entire shipping operation.

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We learned how they organize and catalogue everything to be efficient. We also got to see a sneak peek of the newest tractors they have before they go onto the market!

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Kubota Tractor Corp (KTC) is the United States company of KBT (Kubota Japan). The Kubota company is very loyal to their customers and their employees. They hire and train individuals to work for Kubota planning on them retiring there. One fact that we found interesting is that if you ever leave Kubota's employment you can never work for them again, which makes a lot of sense from the business side. At Kubota they invest in their employees and Mr. Murry and Mr. De Souza said despite other job offers that come up they know they will never be able to work for a company that is so loyal to their employees and customers. They say the mentality of loyalty makes it a great place to work, but that customers notice the Kubota difference too.

Texas High School and Junior High Rodeo Association is proud and very fortunate to have Kubota as a sponsor of their association.

Every Kubota dealer in Texas gives money to sponsor our association, so if you own or want to own a Kubota please tell them thanks for all they do — stop in and say hi, it really does mean a lot. To find a Kubota dealer near you see the list on this page. photos (clockwise from top right): THSRA and TJHRA Student Officers Raelee Self, Ima Champion, Paisley Pearce, Cullen Eppright and Kubota representatives Marcos De Souza and David Murry stand under the Kubota mission — For Earth, For Life during a recent tour of the Kubota Central Division; Every part in the Kubota warehouse has a specific place right down to the smallest bolt. Its like a library for all things equipment; Mr. De Souza led the officer group on a tour of the huge Kubota warehouse; One of the largest Kubota Dealers in the state, Mr. Zimmerer posed with the future of Zimmerer Kubota (his grandson) and THSRA Student Officers Raelee Self and Cullen Eppright at the Ft. Worth Stockshow and Rodeo expo hall.

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PRESIDENT - KASSIE KERSH vICE PRESIDENT - BRADY BARHAM SECRETARY - MARCI RALEY

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS jOHN ATKINSON PO Box 540 • Anderson, Texas 77830 979.482.2018 • johnstephenatkinson@hotmail.com

STUDENT OFFICERS

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

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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

PERFORMANCE REPORT

By BRANDI BRATTON

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s the high school rodeo season comes to an end this year it might be a little bittersweet for some people, but that doesn't mean the rodeo season is over. Many rodeos and associations are still going and some just getting starting.

This gives everyone a great chance to stay in shape and prepare for the state final and for those not going to state this year, you can’t give up and keep working hard towards your goals.

Here in Region VII we just had our year end awards. Congrats to all on their accomplishments. The prizes were truly stunning. A huge thanks to all our sponsors, to those who donate their time at a region rodeo and those who donated their time for our auction. A special thanks also to Mrs.kelly Reina and Mrs.kimmi byler for giving all of their time and resources to hold the Texas Jr High Region VII Services benefit Auction that raised

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money for prizes for the Jr High of Region VII. Our region is so fortunate to have Mrs. Amanda Lyne who gives her time to organize, design, and order our saddles, buckles, shirts, jackets,and participation prizes. This year she also did a wonderful job on our region fiesta. Over the years she has donated so much time and her great sense of style ensures Region VII always looks good.Region VII just wouldn’t be the same without these outstanding ladies. don’t forget to find time for you grades they are a major key to being able to go on from the region level to the state level. Especially for all of us who have senioritis, which sometimes happens even if you're not a senior. don’t forget to look back over all of the paper work that was sent home to check times and dates of the events at state.

With all the serious talk of preparing for our final region rodeos and state everyone needs to remember why we love to rodeo and what makes all the hard work we put in every day worth it. for some people it's the money, memories, and friends. When we get discouraged take time to step back and remember most of our memories are in rodeo with our rodeo friends.

As we wrap up our region's year we have to remember to congratulate all of our reiners and cutters. They have worked very hard all year, don't forget to stop by the show barn in Abilene during the state finals to cheer Region VII cutters and reiners to nationals.

ROBIN RICE & CREASE MILLIGAN

PROUD SPONSOR Of THSRA & TJHRA

CALLING ALL FORMER TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!!

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e, Henson Family Dealerships, are doing some fun facebook post!!! We want to know "Where are they now?" So if you were a past THSRA member please stop by Henson Motor Company have your picture taken with our Henson THSRA giveaway truck. No worries if you cannot make it to Madisonville, we have other ways to play!! The Henson THSRA giveaway truck is travelling the state to all the THSRA regions, if you see it at the rodeo take your picture there!!!!

If you miss the truck at the rodeos and still want to participate, just send your picture to jodi_rice@hensonmotors.com with the following information and we will post it for you! We just have 4 simple questions:

1. Who are you?

2. What years did you rodeo?

3. Where are you now?

4. What is your most memorable high school rodeo experience?

For every picture taken at Henson Motor Company and posted to Facebook, Mr. Fred and Mrs. Liz Calfee Henson will donate $2 to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund!!!

Come on everyone don't be bashful, your rodeo family wants to know "Where are they now?"

Please share with all your friends!

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - ABBY SLAGLE vICE PRESIDENT - MORGAN ARNOLD SECRETARY - MONTANA COX KELLIE BEALL PO Box 1107 • Woodsboro, Texas 78393 361.220.2533 • cowgirlkellie@gmail.com

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

KEN SLAGLE 954 CR 140 • Floresville, Texas 78114 254.424.5833 • slaglekl@yahoo.com 3005 Santa Ana St. • Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 361.739.9858 • Region8thsra@gmail.com

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SECRETARY - CELINA FETTY

CHUCK FRETWELL 655 PR A81 • Pleasanton, Texas 830.281.8728 • cashf@msn.com PO Box 1379 • Edinburg, Texas 78540 956.778.0202 • jeff@jaeconcrete.com

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

By Melissa

garcia – AriAT Performance Reporter

OW!!! Just like that the 2015-2016 Region VIII rodeo season has come to an end. for some this is the end of their senior year and last state finals but for others the first of many new experiences as they qualified for state.

A HUGE THANk YOU to HENSON fAMILY dEALERSHIPS and Jodi Rice for coming to Region VIII and for the generous contribution to Texas High School Rodeo Association. It’s because of sponsors like you that THSRA thrives and continues the time honored tradition of rodeo and giving back.

If you think about it, rodeo really comes down to time. Time to practice, time to drive, time to wait, and time to run. In order to be successful in rodeo you have to put in the TIME! You have to be willing to train far beyond the point where others stop because they think, “This is good enough.” don't let anything be “just good enough,” push yourself to greater lengths and you will be rewarded. As rodeo contestants we are constantly competing against one another and at times we might catch ourselves getting nervous or scared about a run, this is where mental preparation comes in. In order to be

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successful in your rodeo career you must be physically and mentally strong. Mental preparation before a run is critical and it can affect us in all of our events. In order to be a winner, you have to be able to bounce back from a bad run and not let it get in your head. focusing on what you are doing at the exact moment you are doing it is key. do not think about the barrel you hit last weekend, the calf you missed, or the bull you got bucked off of, focus on the technique that you have trained so hard to master. Once you have set your focus on the things you know how to do, winning will come with it. february 13th, was Region VIII’s last high school rodeo. We were very blessed this rodeo season with all of our parent volunteers, board members, and state directors always around to help. It was truly a great season. We, as a region, are so proud to have such talented contestants representing us in Abilene this June. This year’s Region VIII champions are ready for finals.

Champion Saddle Bronc Rider - Will Pollock Champion Bareback Rider- dalton boyd Champion Pole Bending - Melissa Garcia Champion Bull Riding- brett Garza Champion Breakaway Roping – Zoey Wiatrek Campion Calf Roping - Cameron Crow Champion Barrel Racing - Sissy Winn

Champion Team Roping HeaderJacob Patterson Champion Team Roping HeelerJustin DeLaGarza Champion Goat Tying - Logan Quinn Champion Steer Wrestling - Eric Atkinson Champion Boys Cutting- West Henderson Champion Girls Cutting- Hannah Allison Champion Reining Cow HorseFaith Gonzalez Champion All Around Rookie Cowgirl – Serah Kate Blair Champion All Around Rookie Cowboy Cash Fretwell Champion All Around Cowboy – Brandon Lansford Champion All Around Cowgirl Brittany McKinney Region VIII was also very fortunate to be able to award $16,000 in scholarships to 15 very deserving seniors. Our fundraisers throughout the rodeo season are what fund these scholarships for the deserving seniors. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients.

Isaac Cardona-$250 Bryanna DeLaplain-$250 Taylor Webster-$500 Brady Bednorz-$500 Christina Gonzalez-$500 Brittany McKinney-$500 Colin Byrne-$500 Brett Garza-$500 Alexis DeLaGarza-$1,000 Sahara Ellis-$1,000 Melissa Garcia-$1,500 Montana Cox-$1,750 Sissy Winn-$2,000 Abby Slagle-$2,250 Kathryn Giese-$3,000 Most of our region rodeo photos were taken by amazing photographers. Kierce Photography was amazing in and out of the arena. Our last rodeo is usually a long weekend and Kierce Photography came through for us. I cannot tell you just how important these memories are for contestants and their families. These are pictures they will treasure for a lifetime. Thank you William and Sabrena Kierce and Shelby Colon.

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STUDENT OFFICERS

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS EDDIE DYSON

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204 CR 6763 • Dayton, Texas 77535 936.258.4884 • eddiedyson@thsra9.com

409.781.3902 • kimackel@thsra9.com

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PRESIDENT - jAKE HUGHES vICE PRESIDENT - MEGAN WRIGHT SECRETARY - HAILEY BRUENING

CHRIS STARNS

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

3951 CR 3385 • Lovelady, Texas 75851 936.348.0220 • starnsranch@windstream.net

6717 FM 1452 • W. Madisonville, Texas 77864 979.268.4994 • john.schueneman@gmail.com

PRESIDENT- EDDIE DYSON

jOHN SCHUENEMAN

936.258.4884 • Dayton, Texas 77535 713.553.6421 • eddiedyson@thsra9.com

PERFORMANCE REPORT

ENDING OF A SEASON….

BEGINNING OF A FUTURE

By EMALEE HOFFMANN– ARIAT Performance Reporter

he 2015-2016 Region 9 High School Rodeo season is coming to an end and what a better way to end the last few rodeos than at bryan and Crockett. We have had four rodeos recently. The first two were a two day rodeo at the brazos County Expo Center in bryan on January 23rd and 24th. It was a cold weekend, but the sun was shining making it a great weekend to rodeo. There was a junior high rodeo that took place before our rodeo so we started later in the day. It was good to see all the younger contestants that would be participating in high school in the coming years. The rodeo was eventful, but highlight of

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the night was in the goat tying. We had two six’s to win first and second. Winning the round was Hailey Bruening a senior from Huntsville to tie a 6.690 and Tacy Webb, a senior from Midway coming in second with a 6.900. Hailey said tying a 6 with her best friend was the best part of her senior season. Hailey has been involved with high school rodeo all four years of her high school career and was involved with junior high rodeo as well. When asked how her season has been she said, “It’s been tough competition with 6’s winning each rodeo in goat tying but I’ve been doing well in both goat tying and breakaway. It’s been good practice for state. I’m going to go home and keep tying my goat every day, as I always have in preparation for state and keep practicing breakaway.

My senior year has been eventful. My dad’s a director so I’ve been involved and my friends are always there to compete with me and keep me entertained. I’ve had a fantastic time and I’m sad that it’s coming to an end.”

Eddie Willrich, a senior from Montgomery, also had a good weekend in bryan. He won the team roping Saturday along with Jaquavian Curtis from Huntsville, roping a 9.130. This was Eddie’s first year being involved in high school rodeo and it was a good LUKE YARGO one for him. “I’ve had a fantastic first year. I’ve caught most of my steers and it’s helped me in events outside of Region 9. I’ve made new friends for life and it’s made me more outgoing. I was shy before I came here but it’s hard not to open up and talk to people here. This experience with Region 9 has helped me so much. I’ve become a better roper and I’ve learned to try harder. I’m excited for finals, but I’m going to practice the same to not mess myself up. I’m going to have a good ending to a great year.”

Our third and fourth rodeo of the month were held in Crockett.

Again there was another junior high rodeo on Saturday february PEYTON OLIvER

Miranda Staggs, Kylie Swinson, Stevey Ray Payne, Landri Brown

6th and then we held all of our rough stock events that night. All the timed events were held on the 7th. We saw a step up in service at this rodeo.

There was many kids in the arena helping put up barrels and poles, and of course always having a contestant there to untie calves in the calf roping.

One of the contestants in the arena was our President Peyton Oliver, a senior that competes in barrels, breakaway, cutting, and team roping. She

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2015-2016 THSRA Rodeo Schedule

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is always helping out in her free time either going to run or duck dependand always there to make sure the ing on what they are feeling. You just rodeo is running right. This would be have to keep calm and be prepared her last rodeo before finals and she for the next rodeo. That’s exactly told me about her experience with what I’m doing in preparation for Region 9. “My experience has been finals. I’m going to practice, have a nothing but awesome. I’ve met so good mindset, and just treat finals many great people and made so many like it’s just another rodeo. I’m not friends like Stevey Ray Payne. Being going to trip myself up just because involved with this it’s the last one. I’m region has brought going to finish like me out of my shell, I started. I’ve had a because the people good year and met are all so friendly lots of people who and everyone wants have helped me. you to succeed.

They have helped I’ve become more me become the perresponsible and son I am today.” learned to manage We have had a hailey bruening my time which will great year in Region help me in college.

9 and a great group I’m trying not to cry of seniors. We only because this will be have one rodeo left my last rodeo with before the end of Region 9, but I’ve Region 9’s rodeo become prepared season. Our finals for college where rodeo will be held I will play golf at March 19th in Lubbock Christian Huntsville at the University. There is Walker County nothing compared to Fairgrounds and having Region 9 as then our top 10 my rodeo family. I contestants in each will defiantly miss event with journey rodeoing, but I will to Abilene to the surely be coming THSRA State Finals back to cheer them in June. We’ve had on when I’m gone.” a wonderful year Eddie Willrich Taking a look at here at Region 9 another senior who and are ready to see is always there to help out is the some of the best runs and rides at the steer wrestling student director, Luke finals. Good luck to everyone and Yargo from New Waverly. He told remember “Quitters Never Win and me what being involved in high Winners Never Quit!” school rodeo has taught him and Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxwhat he is doing to prepare for state. ious about anything, but in every “Rodeo has taught me that there are situation, by prayer and petition, with elements outside of your control, like thanksgiving present your request to the steers in steer wrestling. They are God.”

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - CLINT WEBSTER vICE PRESIDENT - KATIE KEITH SeCreTAry/TreS. - kAMBriA MCdoUgAl LARRY CUDD 150 CR 327 • Gatesville, Texas 76528 larrycudd@yahoo.com • 254.394.3885

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

jAMIE MCDOUGAL 3046 Dusk Drive • Weatherford, Tx 76088 817.598.9560 • jamiewmcdougal@yahoo.com SECRETARY - ANGELIA CUDD 150 CR 327 • Gatesville, Texas 76528 254.394.3888• cuddranch@yahoo.com

vANESSA HALFORD 1817 CR 177 • Stephenville, Tx 76401 254.595.1211 • vanessa.halford@sville.us PRESIDENT - jERRY WRIGHT 434 CR 315 • Oglesby, Texas 76561 254.290.4965 • jerrywrighthomes@hughes.net

PERFORMANCE REPORT

Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe

By BROOKE

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our vibe attracts your tribe, and it has been said by many successful individuals that you cannot hang out with chickens and expect to soar with Eagles. Whether you like to accept it or not, you become like those you most often associate with. dr. Robert Schuller stated, "whatever you give your energy and attention to will come back to you.

So, if you stay focused on the good and positive things in your life, you will automatically attract more good and positive things into your life. If you are focused on negativity and lack, then that is what will be attracted into your life."

Region X has many contestant on the right track soaring with the best of the Eagles! four of them were seen at the 2016 Rfd-TV American Semi finals. In the tie down, we had Cooper Mathews

qualified for his second time at the semi finals along with Chantz Webster, and in the team roping Ross Ashford qualified as well as second year qualifier Daniel Braman, who we saw compete at the Rfd-TV American finals at AT&T stadium last year.

In other Rodeo news, we would like to send a huge congratulations out to Kambria McDougal for winning the barrel racing at the San Antonio Youth Rodeo. for kambria's win, she was rewarded a $10,000 scholarship.

Many have made it clear where their energy and attention lies. for those who are uncertain about of what they are attracting into their life, thankfully it is never too late to make one change at a time towards living a positive life and attracting yourself a positive tribe to soar with.

KAMBRIA MCDOUGAL

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2015-2016 THSRA Rodeo Schedule 3/5 & 3/6/2016 | Hamilton | Finals DANIEL BRAMAN

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he Texas Junior High Rodeo Association is excited to announce best Ever Pads as our new sponsor. best Ever Pads is a unique and flourishing company that specializes in constructing custom saddle pads for the western and rodeo industries. They offer an incredible personalized experience for rodeo athletes and organizations across the country. best Ever Pads represents so much more than an innovative and stylish approach to saddle pads. This company has grown out of a tremendous love for the western way of life. They epitomize the essence of an incredibly special sport, the love and value for an intimate family operation, and the commitment to supporting a sport and industry that is undeniably worthy of such advocacy.

The owners of best Ever Pads are Ryan and Tammy White. Raised on a working cattle ranch in Hawaii, Ryan White has over 30-plus years of experience in the rodeo industry. Ryan represented the first Hawaii high school rodeo in 1988, and was a state champion team roper and 6-time California Circuit finalist. His need for innovation and creativity have undoubtedly been the driving force behind the immense success best Ever Pads has accomplished since its creation in 2002. Tammy WestWhite, likewise, is a long-time rodeo competitor and involved in both team roping and barrel racing. Tammy boasts the prestigious title of being the winningest cowgirl in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for team roping. It was this love and enthusiasm for such a tremendous way of life that inspired the Whites to develop a product and business that would enhance the sport while simultaneously harnessing a lifestyle that allowed the family to incorporate their undeniable expertise, perpetual passion, and their incomparable friends and family of rodeo athletes! best Ever Pads are not like any other pad on the market today. The White’s have followed a specific formula in creating what is undoubtedly the highest quality, best-looking pad available to equine athletes and trainers. Each pad is handmade with only the finest materials available, including top grade wool and leather. Each pad is made from a wool foundation,

making them durable and requiring little to no break-in time. The 100% wool pads are excellent at absorbing moisture and wicking it away from the horse’s back to assist in heat removal. Wool felt pads offer the greatest comfort and compression protection for your horse. The denser the pad, the less it will compress under pressure, thus giving your horse a comfortable, enjoyable experience and allowing him to do his job to the best of his ability. The high-quality breathable materials allow the pads to be used alone, or with a Navajo blanket. best Ever Pads are specifically designed with your horse’s comfort and protection in mind. With that in mind, each pad is shaped into a two-piece contour design that allows for a comfortable fit, helping to eliminate pressure an discomfort along the horse’s spine, as well as helping to prevent over-cinching and saddle movement. In addition, specially designed wither cutouts over the withers allow for better clearance and reduced spinal pressure. Pads are also available in a variety of sizes to suit your specific needs, and are made using only the finest wool and leather products Customization is perhaps the most exciting and unique feature of our pads. Each handmade pad is fully customizable, with a variety of option to choose from. Starting a wool foundation, there are five different wool blends to choose from each meant to serve a specific need. Next, top quality 4.5 ounce wear leather is available in over 40 different options to give your pad a unique look to set you apart from the crowd. Want to make your pad personal? No problem! best Ever Pads take customization to a whole new level with stock designs, as well as custom brand, initial, imaging and embroidery options. finish your design off with one of their unique border options including buck-stitching, crystals, or metal spots.

More exciting news! best Ever Pads will be donating one of their exceptional saddle pads to the fastest Time Winner in each event at the 2016 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State finals.

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1ST ANNUAL 2016 TEXAS JUNIOR HIGH RODEO ASSOCIATION 5K COLOR FUN RUN/WALK AND KIDS K SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016

Runners/Walkers: Get ready to kick off the 2016 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals with a 5K Color Fun Run! The 5K will start at 7:30 AM at Independence Park. The Kids K will follow suit.

Kids are welcome to bring their bicycles for the race.

Each early regsitrant will receive a free T-Shirt! Awards will be awarded to the top Male and Female runner of each standard age division. The age divisions are 10 & under, 11-13 years old, 14- 18 years old, and adults.

You may register online at www.athleteguild.com,

by mail or at the event until 7:15 AM. Registration fee for 5K Color Fun Run/Walk: $25.00 Kids K, 10 & under: $15.00 Register after 5/1/15 or at the event: $30.00 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Mail entry and registration fee to: PO BOX 1818, Gonzales, TX 78629 FMI: Maci Meyer 281-610-7346 macikmeyer@yahoo.com

THE 1ST ANNUAL TJHRA 5K COLOR FUN RUN/WALK AND KIDS K IS A ROAD RACE, BE PREPARED TO HAVE FUN! I, the undersigned, agree to release and discharge the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association, the organizers of said Run/Walk, the participants of said Run/Walk, and any other persons connected with this Run/Walk, from any liability from any accident and/or injury that might occur to me as a result of my participation in this Run/Walk.

Name (Please Print):_____________________________________________ Age on 01/01/16:_______ Sex: ______ Address: ______________________________________ City: __________________ State: _______ Zip: __________ Cell # ___________________ Runner/Walker or Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________ T-Shirt (circle one): Adult- S M L XL Child- S M L

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he TJHRA is extremely excited to have this sponsorship opportunity with such a world renowned company. Boehringer Ingelheim is a worldwide company devoted to improving the world’s health through their research and products for humans, animal health, companion health, livestock and equine.

I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Britt Conklin, DVM, who is an equine professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University, which recently inducted him into its hall of fame and he attended veterinary school at Texas A&M University. He is a liaison for practicing veterinarians and Boehringer Ingelheim. Dr. Conklin described several medications you will recognize as products of Boehringer Ingelheim. Here are just a few of the medications produced by Boehringer Ingelheim such as Surpass, Ventipulin, Prascend, and Vetera vaccines. A description below shows what each one of these medications can do to improve equine animal health.

VETERA vaccines feature a wide range of progressive choices. All combination vaccines containing EIV have been updated to include the new, relevant equine influenza (flu) strains. These vaccinations tailor your vaccination program to meet the needs of each horse VETERA GoldXP offers the most comprehensive 1 mL single-dose vaccine.

Prescription-strength SURPASS offers veterinarians a simple, unique topical delivery that horse ownerscan apply themselves. The only FDAapproved topical application in horses for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in hock, knee, fetlock, and pastern joints in horses. SURPASS topical cream is white to pinkish-white and is packaged in 124 gram trilaminate tubes.

VENTIPULIN is a popular medication used in many horses before competition. When breathing is difficult, it can lead to poor performance and general deterioration of health in horses. VentipulminÂŽ Syrup delivers relief, allowing horses to breathe easy. VENTIPULMIN is the only FDA-approved solution for the management of airway obstruction associated with respiratory disease in horses.

PRASCEND is the first and only medicine available in the US that is approved by the FDA to treat pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction

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(PPID), historically termed equine Cushing's disease, in horses. As part of the FDA approval process, PRASCEND was rigorously tested to prove its safety and effectiveness in reducing signs of PPID in horses.

This is just a small sampling of the thousands of types of medications available for equine health purposes. The Boehringer Ingelheim Company is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies and has been in existence for 130 years. The company's key assets of interest are: respiratory diseases, metabolism, immunology, oncology, and diseases of the central nervous system. It is the largest privately owned company in the world. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel products of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine along with worldwide animal health vaccine biologicals. The equine division specializes in equine pharmaceuticals for performance and joint health with a special focus on the geriatric aging population.

Animal health headquarters are located in the Midwest in St Joseph, Missouri.

The Boehringer Ingelheim company is a major source of employment all over the world and has the largest ground force of sales representatives in the world. Boehringer Ingelheim works in human pharmaceuticals, animal health ,and biopharmaceuticals. The group consists of 146 affiliated companies with 47,743 employees in all continents.

Research and development facilities include five sites and 20 production plants in 13 countries. The research and development facilities are located in Biberach (Germany), Ridgefield (Connecticut), Vienna, Kobe, and Milan. Over 8,000 employees work for Boehringer Ingelheim just in research and development.

The objectives and beliefs of Boehringer Ingelheim can be summed up in a single phrase: Value through Innovation. In a competitive and fast-changing world, the value of products, services and companies is constantly changing. They are continually looking for innovative medicines to benefit the horse by developing the best vaccines for current diseases.

Real customer value today can only be created by constantly developing new solutions.

Thank you Boehringer Ingelheim for being a part of TJHRA!

By KORBIN RICE

– Region I TJHRA

Region I: Getting ready for the TJHRA State Finals

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egion 1 junior high rodeo is coming up very fast. It is time to start going and roping more and more. I am looking forward to state and all of the junior high rodeos to start back up. We have had our meeting and all of our prizes picked for all of the prize winners. Region 1 has a lot of great families and great help to put on our rodeos so everything will run through smoothly.

State seems like a long ways away, but as busy as everyone is this time of year it will seem like we will not have enough time to get things ready and set up. Texas State Finals is always a blast and you can meet all kinds of new people. You learn all kinds of new things about the sport at state. When in Gonzales you meet all kinds of new competition and that is what makes Texas one of the best states to rodeo in. I look forward to seeing all of the competition and everyone has safe travels to all of the upcoming rodeos. God bless.

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Region III: Rodeo Season recap

egion III’s 2014-2015 Jr High rodeo season kicked off the weekend of September 20th and 21st at Young County Arena in Graham, TX. It looks as though we are on track to have great membership numbers in our Junior High division again this year. It’s always fun seeing old friends and making new ones and that held true at our first event as 25% of our Jr High membership were new families.

Rodeo #1 had Bryant Sawin throwing down a Chute Dogging steer in 3.93, Danielle Harmon ran a time of 16.365 to win the barrels, Kade Berry was 3.88 in the Jr. Boys Breakaway, Joel Braden Harris was 10.73 in the Jr. Boys Goats, Brandon Rhodes marked at 72 in the Jr. Bulls, Joel Braden Harris got on the board again with a run of 16.31 in the Jr. Calf Roping. Not to be left out, Maci Berry roped her Jr. Girls Breakaway calf in 3.25, Hallie Rose Edmondson was a 9.32 in the Jr Girls Goats, Rylee Hardin made an awesome run in the poles with a 20.421. In the Jr. Team Roping Wyatt Bray and Kreece Harris were a 12.36 and in the Ribbons Wyatt Bray and Faith Ross were a 7.39. In our two new Jr High Events we had 1 Jr Steer Bareback rider and 5 Jr Steer Saddlebronc riders that are eager to learn the new events and show off their riding skills.

In true Region III form, Rodeo #2 times got faster. Jacob Allen was a 3.80 in Chute Dogging, once again, Danielle Harmon made a great run of 15.921 in the Jr Girls Barrels, Kreece Thompson was a 2.67 in the Jr. Boys Breakaway, Chisum Allen turned in a time of 10.35 in the Jr. Boys Goat Tying, Brandon Rhodes covered his 2nd bull and marked at 66, Wyatt Bray was a 13.25 in the Jr. Calf Roping, Sydney Munster got it done in the Jr. Girls Breakaway with a 21.22, Aubrey Mitchell tied her Jr. Girl Goat in 8.86, Rylee Hardin bettered her time from Saturday and ran a 20.112 in the Jr. Girls Poles. In the Jr Team Roping Wyatt Bray and Kreece Thompson got it done again with a 13.53, in the Ribbons we had a tie for 1st

sydney munster

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as the teams of Will Eddleman/Jesse Headstream and Austin Madry/Rylee Hardin were 7.57.

With the 1st rodeo weekend done we can’t help but be excited about the talent and families involved in Region III. The Board along with our Arena Director, Bobby Flores ran off a great rodeo. Our newly elected Student Officers, President- Paige Clayton, Vice President- Chisum Allen and Secretary-Rylee Wells are eager to interact with the Jr. membership and bring new ideas to the Board that promote this great Junior High Division.

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ReGION IV:

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t’s hard to believe but the TJHRA Region IV season is coming to an end. Our last regularly scheduled rodeo is Sunday, february 28th. Region IV finals are scheduled for friday, March 25th (1st go), Saturday, March 26th (2nd go) & Awards Ceremony, Sunday, March 27th.

I just want to say good luck to everyone! & remember you are ALL WINNERS! Congratulations to our 8th grade graduates! Hope you continue your High School years with Region IV! 8th Grade Graduates: Caitlyn Carroll, Kyla Ingle, Kaden Profili, Raylee Willie, Kincade Henry, Kolton Green, Laramie Chadwick, Riley Rieken, Rylee Wells, Owen archibald, Lillly Eakes, Harmony Spence and Zach Laney.

EVENT LEaDERS aS OF 2/22/16: Jr bull Riding: Zach Laney Jr Team Roping: Riley Rieken/kaden Profili (73 points each) Hope Rhodes/Owen Archibald (62 points each) Caden West/Carson Emmons (58 points each) Jr Ribbon Roping kaden Profili/kyla Ingle (76 points each) kincaid Henry/Makenzie Mayes (56 points each Max Mathis/Lilly Eakes (50 points each) Jr boys break-A-Way Riley Webb (70 points) kolton Green (61 points) Caden West (47 points) Jr Girls break-A-Way Makenzie Mayes (72 points) Hope Rhodes (59 points) kyla Ingle (47 points) Jr Tiedown Roping kincaid Henry (78 points) kaden Profili (51 points) Ryon Neathery (38 points) Jr Chute dogging Owen Archibald (78 points) kincade Henry (73 points) Cade fedor (65 points) Jr barrels Rylee Wells (64 points) Makenzie Mayes (51 points) Hope Rhodes (50 points)

Jr boys Goat Tying Jr Girls Goat Tying Jr Pole bending ALL AROUNd: JR GIRLS

JR bOYS

kincade Henry (77 points) kaden Profili (74 points) Owen Archibald (72 points) Rylee Wells (76 points) Lilly Eakes (70 points) Harley Jo Chaffin (64 points) Rylee Wells (83 points) Makenzie Mayes (55 points) Elizabeth Rose (48 points) Rylee Wells (297 points) Makenzie Mays (295 points) ROOkIE Hope Rhodes (295 points) ROOkIE kincade Henry (332 points) kaden Profili (313 points) Owen Archibald (274 points) Riley Webb (137 points) ROOkIE Carson Emmons (136 points) ROOkIE

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Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

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by Paisley Pierce

he Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo brought many new memories for the all who attended. The Texas Junior High and High School student officers got to experience the stock show up close and personal.

We are so thankful to Brad Barnes, The President of FWSSR, who made sure we had a wonderful trip.

FWSSR provided us with a great BBQ dinner and I will always cherish getting to meet Blake Knowles, PRCA Cowboy, who came and visited us after dinner.

It is always fun getting to meet people that you look up to. Thank you Blake for taking time out of your day to come speak with us, shake hands, and take pictures!

One of the events that we participated in was getting to tour the FWSSR. We were shown all of the history from the 1800’s to present day. My favorite story they told us during this time was in the bull riding event. The cowboys on horses were trying to get a bull back down the alley and he jumped a gate in the alleyway. I couldn't imagine seeing a big bull jumping the fence like that!

The bull then ran behind the bucking shoots and to the hall way where some of the vendor booths were

set up. The bull ended up running down the hall, through the booths, and food and drinks were flying everywhere! Needless to say, the bull was finally caught, and now lies a horse hoof print engraved on tile from chasing the bull. You just never know what an animal will do!

To top it all off, we ended our fun-filled day with watching the pro rodeo that night up close and personal! We had great seats thanks to Mr. Barnes and I really enjoyed the entire rodeo.

Earlier in the day, the officer team also had the privilege of meeting up with our sponsor, Kubota Tractors. All of the officers got the opportunity to tour the Kubota Tractor Factory.

I have never seen so many tractor parts in my life! I am so grateful for the these great machines that keep our arena dirt in great shape for all our equine athletes.

Before I go, I have to thank Texas High School and Junior High Rodeo Association for setting up this amazing experience. Also, thank you, Maci Meyer for coordinating the activities and itinerary! I am so appreciative of this incredible experience from the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, and all the unforgettable memories that were made.

pictured above: THSRA and TJHRA student officers with PRCA cowboy, Blake Knowles

2015-2016 JUNIOR HIGH STATE DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD NATIONAL DIRECTOR JOHN E. BLAND

940-537-1354

jeblandnspade@yahoo.com

806-676-1042

nobaro@sbcglobal.net

PRESIDENT Brad Crone VICE PRESIDENT TONY LACINA

DELEGATE JOHN ATKINSON 979-482-2018

DELEGATE BRENT CHARLESWORTH

midtexlivestock@hotmail.com

DELEGATE CINDY CLAYTON

254-485-9466

clayton@our-town.com

DELEGATE AMANDA GORHAM

830-676-3373

gypsydoll75@yahoo.com

DELEGATE JEFF PARSLEY DELEGATE SCOTT SHOOK

SECRETARY ANNE DOLLERY 979-272-2249 adollery@aol.com

STATE DIRECTORS Region I GARY FIELDS CHAD HIATT ROBB WELLS

806-946-6138 gsfields@fivearea.com 806-676-4402 chad.hiatt@yahoo.com 806-346-5109 Robb_Wells45@yahoo.com

Region II CASEY BAIZE 512-618-9233 CLINT GRIFFIN 325-226-0430 CHUCK SENTER 806-562-0041

Region III MIKE BRITAIN 254-595-0563 KEN BRAY 817-219-0436

mjbfarmsinc@aol.com kbray@equibrand.com

Region IV DAVE CLARK MATT INGLE

tricbad@embarqmail.com ingleropehorses@gmail.com

903-880-5919 903-355-8318

Region V DAVID COGBILL 409-781-8254 Joe Glen Kahla 409-489-1012 JEFF PARSLEY 903-842-4720

Region VI NATALIE BENNIGHT 513-304-8507 DANNY DUCKETT 512-289-0724 CLAY BASS 512-847-5056 Region VII CHRIS OATES DEE ANN RAWLINSON SCOTT SHOOK

936-661-1783 979-578-1420 281-437-8214

csbaize@yahoo.com cgriffin@kgelaw.com csenter@FirstBankLubbock.com

dlcogbill@icloud.com jgk@mklawyers.com jparsleygeraniums@earthlink.net nbennight@yahoo.com Dkconcreteconstruction@gmail.com

Construction.BASS@yahoo.com chrisoates@sbcglobal.net drawlinson@reatarealty.com scottshook@yahoo.com

Region VIII MATT SCIBA 361-571-7888 matt@lifepointevictoria.com BILL SCIBA 361-582-6711 bill_sciba@yahoo.com JASON UNDERBRINK 210-854-7718 jasonunderbrink@yahoo.com

Region IX DON EDWARDS 281-387-8383 Edwards_Saddles@yahoo.com MIKE GHORMLEY 281-785-0077 mghormley@me.com JOHN SCHUENEMAN 979-268-4994 jschueneman@shorthornres.com

Region X RENEE WHITE 512-217-8165 weitzrr@gmail.com JOHN DOWNING 254-770-7064 cdowning@vvm.com ANTHONY WILLIAMS 512-269-9903 jwilliams852@yahoo.com

STUDENT OFFICERS

PRESIDENT MAKENNA SHOOK

V.PRES SIERRA SCHUENEMAN

SECRETARY PAISLEY PIERCE

PRINCESS REAGAN HOELSCHER

TJHRA marketing director

Maci Meyer 281-610-7346 macikmeyer@yahoo.com

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