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On the cover: THSRA and TJHRA members wearing the latest fashions from Twisted J Apparel. Mariah Horton, Junior, Region 3; Clint Webster, Sophmore, Region 10; Makiah Horton, 8th grade, Region 10; Clay Johnson, 7th grade, Region 10.

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TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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SAMRAY HOOPER

KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAM: Bradford Loeffler, Kennady Johnson & Jace Lane

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National Champion Barrel Racer, Lindsey McLeod , Whitesboro, TX National Champion Boy's Cutter, SamRay Hooper, Andrews, TX National Champion All Around Rookie Cowboy, Tanner Green, Cotulla, TX

Texas Team Members Placing in the Top 20: Queen's Contest: 3rd Kennady Johnson Girl's Cutting: 5th Loni Lester, Gonzales Boy's Cutting: 7th Trevor Pritchett, Quinlan 10th Brad Loeffler, Orange Grove Barrels: 20th Kynzie Rae McNeil Bareback: 3rd Preston Burr, Stratford Calf roping: 7th Tanner Green, Cotulla

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Steer wrestling: 19th Wyatt Sbrusch, Angleton Saddle bronc: 6th Jace Lane, Morse 19th split Kolton Burnett, Vernon Blaise Freeman, Gail Bulls: 9th Brody Yeary, Brock 16th Andrew Alvidrez, Seminole Team roping: 15th Tanner Green, Cotulla and Coleby Payne, Seagoville Light Rifle: Reserve Champion Morgan Myers, Caldwell Trap: 4th Colt Karges, Tuscola

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student officers President - preston burr vice president 1- wesley sims vice president 2- hadley thompson Secretary/historian - will gaillard state directors / region officers kirt espenson joel kirkpatrick 2388 HWY 82 • Crosbyton, Texas 79322 806.697.2336 • jrtzkirkpatrick@hotmail.com

REGION I

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michele spielman 12036 FM3139 • Dalhart, Texas 79022 806.570.7470 • spielman@xit.net President- Steve Mcconnell 425 CR 510 • Hereford, Texas 79045 806.346.2492 • stevem@wtrt.net

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

Executive Director Spotlight:

DeeDee Dunda, Queen Chairman

By Kennady Johnson

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eeDee Dunda, a lifelong native of Odessa, Texas married into the sport of rodeo when she said “I do” to her husband Gary 25 years ago. Gary competed in bareback riding and also his strong suit, bull riding. Their son, Wrangler Dunda (24), followed in the footsteps of his father when he was old enough to start riding and rodeoing. During Wrangler’s high school rodeo career he claimed the titles of Region II Champion Bull Rider and Champion Bareback Rider. He

was also 2X AJRA Bull Riding Champion, 2X back to back YBR World Champion, 4X Texas JBR State Champion and National JBRA Champion. But, his success didn’t stop at the youth level, he is a 3X CBR Finals qualifier where two of those years he finished in the top 5.

When DeeDee isn’t following her son on the rodeo trail she keeps herself busy volunteering her time to different organizations. She is a state director for Texas Christian Junior Bull Rider, which is a rapidly growing association, and on multiple boards and committees for the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo in Odessa, Texas. In the little time she has for herself, she enjoys jewelry making, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

DeeDee first became involved with the THSRA when Wrangler joined his freshman year of high school. She loves that rodeo creates such strong lifelong bonds. She says, “You want everyone else to cover their bull just as much as you want your own kid to.” She wants to see the sport and industry of rodeo grow and without a doubt she knows rodeo is in good hands with the youth we have right now.

Along with her love for bull riding, she also has a passion for the queen’s contests. DeeDee understands what a great opportunity for young women this program is and that’s why she enjoys being the queen director. She says, “It opens doors and creates lifelong relationships and friendships you’d never think possible.” She wants to encourage any girl grades 6th-11th to look into pursuing the titles of Miss TJHRA and Miss THSRA. DeeDee is more than willing to get you all the information you need and direct you to people that can help you make your queen dream a reality. She also invites you to compete for your region queen title December 20th in Andrews, Texas. This will be a laid back version of the state contest with no pressure and great learning opportunities.

REGION I 2014-2015 THSRA Rodeo Schedule 9/7/2014 | Dalhart 9/14/2014 | Pampa 9/20 & 9/21/2014 | Amarillo | 2 cuttings 9/28/2014 | Gruver 10/4 & 10/5/2014 | Boys Ranch 10/11/2014 | Amarillo | 1 cutting 10/12/2014 | Amarillo 10/25 & 10/26/2014 | Amarillo | 2 cuttings 10/26/2014 | Canadian 11/1 & 11/2/2014 | Amarillo | 2 cuttings Spring Dates to be announced

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state directors / region officers melissa hooper

student officers President - cadi wood vice president - delani wood Secretary - megan powell

2522 CR C3500 • Stanton, Texas 79782 432.940.1136 • woodrodeogirls@yahoo.com

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REGION II

secretary - jody mcelroy Box 224 • Balmorhea, Texas 79718 432.940.0385 • secretary@thsra2.com

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majority of Region II’s contestants have maintained their rodeo ethic and skills by continuing to enter in rodeos throughout the summer. Being able to compete in other organizations while on break from high school rodeo allows students to

By BRENNA HARTLEY – ARIAT Performance Reporter improve their fundamens the 2014 - 2015 season of tals, get with new horses high school rodeo is rapidly if necessary, and be able approaching, contestants are to relax a little while getting both themselves as well as still enjoying their sport. their equine partners ready, practicHowever, when September ing hard, and preparing mentally for rolls around, contestants the journey ahead. Students and their are all business as they families will travel many miles to arrive at the first high compete in this year’s region rodeos school rodeo of the year, and they want to make sure that their hoping to get off to a good time and money are well spent. The start.

During the short summer break in which contestants are not participating in any high school rodeo activity, the raelyn hill majority of them choose to continue sharpening their skills to make sure they are ready for the next season. As to be expected, contestants strive to have an even better season than they have in the past years. It is an unstoppable goal that rodeo competitors push themselves to reach each and every year. Contestants such as Michael Mendoza, who will compete in the team roping this year, have been in the practice pen all summer working to better themselves for this year’s rodeo season. “This year I am going in with the mindset and desire to be the number one team roper, and I will trust that God will be helping me all the way,” Michael says. Along with Mendoza, several other competitors are going into this rodeo season with extremely high goals set and will settle for nothing less than to achieve them. Sage Good, a junior who will also compete in the team roping this year, says he expects him and his partner, Region II members Kade Cotton, Sidney Stewart and Sage Good receiving awards Tyler West, to catch a good percentage of their steers. His goal that he has from an association of summer rodeos. set for both him and his partner in the team roping is to place high in the

REGION II 2014-2015 THSRA Rodeo Schedule 9/6 & 9/7/2014 | Sweetwater 9/13 & 9/14/2014 | San Angelo 10/11 & 10/12/2014 | Midland 10/18 & 10/19/2014 | Andrews 8/29 & 8/30/2014 | Sweetwater | 8 cuttings 3/7 & 3/8/2015 | Sweetwater 3/14 & 3/15/2015 | Midland 3/27 - 3/29/2015 | Midland | Finals michael mendoza

region at the end of the year, make three good runs at the state finals, and advance to the national finals competition.

Although all the contestants in the region will be working as hard as possible to have a good rodeo season and advance to the state finals, there are a few in particular who will want to finish the season off well even more so than most. The seniors of Region II want nothing more than to end with a ‘bang’ and be able to finish their final year of high school rodeo by achieving each and every one of the goals they have previously set. In order for these special contestants to be successful in their final year, they need to have a slightly different mindset than the rest of the contestants.

One student in particular, Raelyn Hill, says that she is preparing a little differently than she has in the past. “I plan to work harder than I ever have before in order to prove to myself all that I can do,” she states. “Since I don’t plan to college rodeo, I have nothing to lose by giving it my all and not playing it safe.”

All of the contestants in the region are going to bring the heat as the new season kicks off to a start in less than a month, and each of them will hope and pray that they have worked hard enough to be successful in the sport they are so passionate about. Whether it be in roping, barrel racing, or bull riding, contestants will strive to be the absolute best they can be, and if the sport of rodeo teaches athletes anything at all, it is that you never give up no matter what the costs may be. Losing valuable time with friends over the summer is no problem for rodeo competitors, as they have bigger and better obstacles to tackle, goals to reach, and championships to win.

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student officers President - Allison danley vice president - Cheyenne Britain Secretary - dakota allen

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state directors / region officers

fulton murray 7 Westover Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 214.789.4884 • jfmurray3@mac.com

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matt hairford 6464 Paradise Drive • Aubrey, Texas 76227

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Watch Out High School Kids,

Look Who’s Coming!

each of their events. Jordi Edens was crowned the 2013-2014 Rookie All-Around Cowgirl, qualifying to Des Moines in the breakaway roping as well as the barrel racing! To add to her Rookie championship, By cheyenne britain – ARIAT Performance Reporter she also won the first go round of the barrel racing will eddleman & whitt kitchens s the summer comes to a close and placed 3rd in the second go round. Those two photo by Jennings and the 2013-2014 High School wins combined earned her the title of the number 3 and Junior High National Finals Junior High barrel racer in the nation! have been completed, it’s clear to see that Catherine Clayton was another two event cowthe 2014-2015 rodeo season is quickly girl Region 3 sent to the National Finals, qualifying approaching! I personally would like to in the goat tying as well as the breakaway roping! congratulate the Region 3 Junior High Catherine won 2nd in the first go round of the goat contestants who competed in Des Moines tying and qualified to the short round, finishing her jordi ednes at the Junior High National Finals. My hat 8th grade year 11th in the nation! She also ended photo by Jennings is off to each of you, as well as the rest of up 22nd in the nation in the girls breakaway roping! the Texas Junior High contestants, as you Region 3 also had great representation in the all outshined the High School contestants team roping with the boys team of Will Eddleman this year by bringing home the National and Whitt Kitchens. Will and Whitt qualified to the Title! Region 3 sent a tough group of short go, placing 4th, and wrapping up their year as competitors in multiple events, with each the number 11th team in the nation! I would also of our contestants placing, at one point, in like to congratulate Holden Myers and Maci Berry catherine clayton on qualifying to photo by Jennings Nationals, coming from the state of Texas, that is a huge accomplishment! Holden didn’t have the luck of the draw in his favor, but we plan on seeing him go on to succeed at the High School level next year! Maci Berry qualified to Nationals in the pole bending as a 6th grader, which 9/20 & 9/21/2014 | Graham is a huge accomplishment in itself! We plan on seeing 10/11 & 10/12/2014 | Graham more of this young cowgirl in the upcoming years!

So with all of that being said, and knowing what 11/15 & 11/16/2014 | Graham the level of competition was in the Junior High level, 1/24 & 1/25/2015 | Stephenville I would like to give a “heads up” to all the Texas High 2/28 & 3/1/2015 | Stephenville School contestants, the tough just got tougher, with this great bunch of competitors moving up the ranks! I 3/20 thru 3/22/2014 | Stephenville | Finals would like to wish all of you a prosperous 2014-2015 Friday night before Rodeos | Cuttings rodeo season! Good luck and may God Bless you all!

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Miss Texas High School Rodeo

Kennady Johnson

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he 2014 Miss Texas High School Rodeo is Kennady Johnson.

She is 17 years old and a junior from Abernathy, Texas.

Kennady, a third year member of THSRA, rodeos in Region I where she competes in Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying and Reined Cow Horse.

Kennady was a member of the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association for three years and represented the Junior High division as the 2012 TJHRA Princess.

She has also been a member of Texas 4-H for nine years where she is involved in 4-H projects and community service.

Kennady plans to attend Texas Tech University and major in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Ag Communications.

“I love representing the Texas High School Rodeo Association. It is truly an honor to wear this crown. The THSRA is an organization like no other. We really are the best state in the NHSRA!”

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chuck sinks 555 Sinks Road • Rockwall, Texas 75032 214.869.4719 • ssbarexcavating@aol.com

student officers President - Mackenzie Roberts vice president - lainey cooper Secretary - courtney gardner state directors / region officers bill chinners 740 Jim Jones Rd • Van Alstyne, Texas 75495 903.482.0544 • wchhinners@aol.com

REGION IV

secretary - julie white 2469 CR 33100 • Sumner, Texas 75486 903.737.7750 • julzjo66@yahoo.com

chad folmar 406 Briarwood Trail • Sulphur Springs, 75482 903.439.6412 • cwfolmar@gmail.com President- chris wolfe 630 E FM 813 • Palmer, Texas 75152 214.403.4638 • chris.wolfe@bldr.com

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A Well-Oiled Machine

By MCKENZIE RAY– ARIAT Performance Reporter

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like to think of high school rodeos as a well oiled machine. As with any machine, there are more than a few different parts that make up the whole, and it's the same in any Region of the THSRA. There are the contestants, the parents, the volunteers, etcetera. All of them come together to make it the best possible experience for everyone involved. Then there are the Board Members, who are arguably the most important people to the Region during the year (Besides the contestants, of course!). But most of all, It's the State Directors, who carry on the tradition

chad folmar

every year of representing Region IV at the Texas High School Finals Rodeo.

Chad Folmar is a new member on the board this year, and will spend his time directing the Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. He and his wife Holly live in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with their two children, Carson Hicks and Carson Folmar, who both compete in Region IV. Chad didn't compete in the THSRA, but he and his wife decided early on that they would give their children the opportunity to compete in high school rodeo. "We just decided that, that's kind of where we wanted to go with our kids, and both of them really enjoyed it." He said, when asked how he got involved in the THSRA. Chad joined the board because, "I just wanted, as a parent, to be able to help in any way that I could. Not only for my own kids, but to the other members as well." A sentiment that's shared by many of the other board members and volunteers in Region IV. And when it comes to the rodeos themselves, his favorite thing about them is, "The competition. I like to see all the kids competeing together, making friends and memories that will last them a lifetime."

Chads' advice to the members and parents in Region IV? "I think you obviously want your children to do good, but you've got to have fun. Just have fun, try hard, and work for it. I think that's how you'll have the best experience, whether you're at a rodeo or not."

Chuck Sinks has been on the board for 9 years, and is the Vice President of Region IV, he's on the Executive Board of Jr. High, as well as being on the State Board of High School. He and his wife Sally live in Rockwall, Texas, with their three children, Whitney, Lacy, and Chase, all of which competed or still compete in the THSRA. Chuck got involved with high school rodeo in 2004, "Because my oldest, Whitney, was doing really good in barrels and all of our friends were suggesting that we try it out."

Whitney was a freshman at the time.

Chuck himself didn't compete in high bill & tricia chinners school rodeo, but his favorite thing about it

is, "Watching all of the competitors help each other, and the fact that you get to spend a lot of quality time with your family and good people who still say a prayer and sing the national anthem at the start of rodeos."

His vision for high school rodeo in the next 5 years? "I would like to see high school rodeo continue to grow on a yearly basis, to conserve the heritage and our history. I feel that it's the best sport that there is." chuck sinks Bill Chinners has been a member of the Region IV board for five years, and a member of the State board for four.

He joined the board because, "The rodeos are produced by volunteers, we all have to do our part." He'll be directing the Roughstock events this year in Region IV. Bill and his wife Tricia live in Van Alstyne, Texas with their four children, Jonathan, Megan, Morgan, and Sarah. Sarah, Megan, and Morgan all comepete in high school rodeo. Bill never had the opportunity to compete in high school rodeo, but got involved through the youth rodeos where his children competed, "It was the perfect step up for us." He said, of the THSRA. His advice to the parents and members of Region IV? "Like an old friend once told me, 'Don't let your highs get you too high, or your lows get you too low."

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REGION V

state directors / region officers Gene Arceneaux 13448 Coon Road • Winnie, Texas 77665 409.296.3818 • garceneaux@sigindserv.com

jeff lummus PO Box 646 • Orangefield, Texas 77639 409.313.7765 • jhlummus@yahoo.com

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President- gene arceneaux 13448 Coon Rd • Winnie, Texas 77665 409.296.3818 • garceneaux@sigindserv.com secretary - phyllis arceneaux 13448 Coon Rd • Winnie, Texas 77665 409.656.8088• regionvsecretary@gmail.com

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REGION V THE BIGGEST, THE BADDEST, THE BEST

good at your chosen sport. Many of our Region V cowboys and cowgirls compete in school athletics as well as the rodeo arena, Tyler Crone a calf roper and team roper plays Varsity basketball for East Chambers and splits his time between mandatory school practices By hannah hemphill – ARIAT Performance Reporter and finding time to run a few calves and steers. Ronni s the dog days of summer come to Ward a three event cowgirl in our Region is a Varsity an end Region V members are head- Cheerleader at Logansport High School and said that ing back to school and gearing up for many times she has to miss social events just to find the next rodeo season. With time becoming the time to practice and cheer. Mersadie Martin a five a precious commodity many of us will need event rodeo contestant who is a Varsity softball player to set goals and prepare our schedules to find at Central high School and Brylea Jeffcoat who is a the time for school, athletics, rodeo and study- varsity volleyball player at Central Heights and a two ing. As athletes we realize that is takes time event cowgirl also feel that there is never enough time and commitment as well as sacrifices to be to balance everything in their busy schedules. But they all agree that practice is essential to be competitive whether for your school team or your individual rodeo events. With the help of their parents and coaches they must stay focused and strive to reach their individual goals.

So as the distractions of school come around, make goals for school as well as rodeo, and stick to them and always strive to do your best. Remember it is a clean slate in your school year and rodeo year – you can change the things you didn’t do, fix the things you should have done, and show everyone the things you can do. Don’t let school, grades, and rodeo overwhelm you Take a deep breath, strive to accomplish your goals one by one, Keep a positive attitude and remember “Difficult doesn’t mean impossible, It simply means that you have to work harder.”

So as you find the time to set your goals, Practice hard whether it’s in the rodeo arena, football field ,volleyball court or softball diamond and perfect the talent god has 9/6/2014 | Jasper given you and remember what Tyler Mangus always says…. Its not the Quanity of practice it’s the Quality of 9/27 & 9/29/2014 | Nacogdoches practice that counts.

11/1 & 11/2/2014 | Nacogdoches So as I close Good luck to everyone in the classroom 1/3 & 1/4/2015 | Nacogdoches and in the rodeo arena and remember LET GO AND LET GOD. 1/31 & 2/1/2015 | Liberty

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President - kalli davis vice president - kendra dracoulis Secretary - katie boyd

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state directors wesley caldwell 3918 Kerr Creek Drive • Gonzales, TX 78629 830.672.3902 • wcaldwell@gvec.org

ace myrick 154 Center Cove • Giddings, Texas 78942 979.203.6763 • ace.myrick@dads.state.tx.us secretary - Laura Goodman 4896 Windmill Cove • Waelder, Texas 78959 830.839.4206 • lgoodman4206@gmail.com

REGION VI

matt mueller 1344 CR 203 • Paige, Texas 78659 979.966.9548 • circlemranch2008@yahoo.com president - bubba bennight 143 Bailey Blvd • Bastrop, Texas 78602 512.461.6091 • bubbabennight@yahoo.com

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

Ready to Show What They Are Made Of! I

By CIERRA GOODE

– ARIAT Performance Reporter

t’s that time of year again to get ready for region rodeos. Contestants here at region six are more ready than ever. With the new season coming up, every contestant is preparing theirselves to be the best. With their hopes running high, every contestant is chasing their hopes to make it to state finals. Region six is full of tough competition and is ready to show what the region is made of.

With the competition being as tough as it is every contestant works hard at it every day to make sure they make it to the state finals.

Senior Sydney Huff said, “This year, being my senior year I’ve been working my butt off for this rodeo season! I’ve been practicing goat tying non- stop and working my horse through poles and barrels as much as I can. I’m covered in bruises and sore, but I know that it’s all going to pay off when that clock starts running.” She also said, “My goal, like everyone else’s is to make it to Abilene. It’s a big year, I’m going from one event

to all- around and it’s my last year in THSRA. I really want this year to count and I’ve been working hard to make sure it does.”

Not only does senior Sydney Huff have hopes of having a great rodeo season but, freshmen Calli Montague does also. Calli says, “To get ready for this rodeo season I practice every day. I have to rope the dummy, slow work my speed horses, and rope calves and steers as much as I can I’m really trying to focus on my mental game and consistency. This year my goal is to make calli montague it to state in at least three events. Along with that, I want to try to stay consistent in all my events during region rodeos, so I can give myself a chance to go to Abilene. Being a freshman, I know the competition will be tougher in high school. There are more people to compete against as well, which is a little scary but, I know I can handle it.”

Another contestant that is hoping to have awesome rodeo season, is senior Cheyenne Epps. She said “To get ready for this sydney huff rodeo season I have been hauling my four year old roping horse, Tator, all summer trying to get her seasoned and ready for this rodeo season. As I have been hauling Tator all summer I have recently found out that Tator also likes the poles, so I will be running her in the poles as well this year. At the beginning of summer I went to go stay at my sister Jennifer’s house to help her and her husband with riding colts. One of the colts I got to ride this summer is their four year old Oprah. Oprah and I started off with a rocky start but, we have really come a long way. I’m super excited that I will have the opportunity to run her in the barrels this year. cheyenne epps If we weren’t hauling to a rodeo then we were hauling to a local jackpot. Hauling these colts has not only helped them out but, has also helped my riding improve. Jennifer and Robbie have hauled me a lot this summer and helped me get to the point that I am now. My goals for my senior year are to go in with my mind set and ready to rodeo. For my final year of high school rodeo I will be competing in barrels, poles, goat tying, and breakaway. My goals for this season are to make it to state in the top three in breakaway and to be in the top five in the poles and barrels. I will also be applying for some amazing colleges this year with high hopes of being accepted to one of them.”

For most contestants it will be their last first high school rodeo, while for others it will be their first high school rodeo.

With the new season right around the corner many contestants will be preparing their selves everyday to get ready for the up- coming rodeo season. As the rodeo season is getting closer many have started thinking about what they are going to do to have hopeful rodeo season. Not only are these three competitive contestants ready to start and compete in region rodeos however, all of region six is ready to have the best rodeo season yet.

REGION VI 2014-2015 THSRA Rodeo Schedule 9/13 & 9/14/2014 | Gonzales 11/8 & 11/9/2014 | Gonzales 11/22 & 11/23/2014 | Gonzales 1/10 & 1/11/2015 | Gonzales 2/14 & 2/15/2015 | Gonzales 3/14 & 3/15/2015 | Gonzales 10/4 & 10/5/2014 | Gonzales | 4 cuttings

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state directors / region officers JOHN ATKINSON PO Box 540 • Anderson, Texas 77830 979.482.2018 • johnstephenatkinson@hotmail.com

melissa raley 6100 Hoddeville School Rd • Brenham, Texas 77823 979.830.0878 • melissaraley@texasbb.com

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secretary - anne dollery PO Box 886 • Caldwell, Texas 77836 979.272.2249 • adollery@aol.com

russell barham 8389 Oxford Cemetary Rd., Madisonville, Tx 77864 936.348.5994 • barham1965@gmail.com President- clint rawlinson 12432 N. SH 71 • El Campo, Texas 77437 979.637.0500 • rawlinsonclint@gmail.com

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Rodeo Beginnings

By SKYLER

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verybody has to start somewhere.

For several Region 7 members it has been Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association. FBCYRA has raised up many rodeo kids including past, present, and future World Champions.

Out of recent members of Region 7 there are several with Fort Bend roots. These include Savannah Cox, Haley Phillips, Addy Alucema, Lindsay McAnally, Reid Halbert, Blake Geise, Dillon Gonzales, Callum Parnell, Jasmine Humphrey, Lauren Bane, Lexi Gutfranski, Julian Fontenot, Kay Jay Uresti, and me, Skyler Stone. There are possibly others that I may have overlooked. Out of these 13 kids, 4 of them have qualified for State for 2013-1014 and several of them were on the edge of making that qualification. FBCYRA has turned out National qualifiers as well. Most recently Reid Halbert, Blake Geise and Lauren Bane are on that list.

FBCYRA has done a lot for all of us. We have all grown up together; we all look up to each other and support each other in many ways. There is a true sense of family and support among its members.

I am sure other Region 7 members got their start somewhere with youth rodeo associations. Youth rodeos have been the start to many kid’s rodeo careers. They have built us into the person we are today.

Not only have youth rodeos built us into the person we are today but they have led us to meet new people, build friendships and learn new things. It is cool to have all the younger kids look up to us and for us to be able to help them out; whether it is lending them a horse, helping them into the alley or box, or just giving them some pointers.

The biggest part of youth rodeos is the support of our families. Our families help haul us, feed us, make sure we have all our supplies, tack, feed, and personal belongings, not to mention being our number 1 fans. Families are there cheering us on, videoing our runs, celebrating our victories and defeats. Our parents have been and will always be a big part of our lives and rodeo careers. They are the true “Rodeo Beginnings”. It took them seeing our desire to rodeo and buying us that first horse so that we could follow our dream. If it were not for them we wouldn’t be where we are today. Never forget your beginnings for they help guide you to your future.

REGION VII 2014-2015 THSRA Rodeo Schedule 9/7/2014 | Edna 9/21/2014 | Edna | 2 rodeos 10/5/2014 | Edna | 2 rodeos 11/2/2014 | Edna | 2 rodeos 12/6 & 12/7/2014 | Edna 1/11/2015 | Edna | 2 rodeos 2/21 & 2/22/2015 | Edna 10/4//2014 | Gonzales | cutting 10/25 & 10/26/2014 | Gonzales | cutting 11/8 & 11/9/2014 | Brenham | cutting 1/3 & 1/4/2015 | Gonzales | cutting 1/10/2015 | Gonzales | cutting 1/24 & 1/25/2015 | Gonzales | cutting 2/7 & 2/8/2015 | Brenham | cutting

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REGION VIII

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secretary - Nena Boettcher

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Getting Ready for the New Season!

By Montana

Cox – ARIAT Performance Reporter

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ummer is undoubtedly the best time of the year for most people. You can travel, tan, and most importantly spend quality time with friends and family. But most of us rodeo kids will be spending the summer getting ready for the new season.

We've gotta keep our horses, and ourselves, in shape for the next year.

Katie Woodin, a senior that competes in barrels, poles, goat tying, and breakaway roping, said "I've spent my summer hauling to jackpots to

get my barrel and pole horse seasoned. I've also been tying goats and roping the dummy whenever I've had time." Brett Garza, a junior who competes in bull riding, said he prepares by looking over his videos too see what he did wrong and correcting those mistakes in the practice pin. He also watches videos of professional bull riders and takes tips from them.

Brett plans to stay healthy and focused on his goal now and during the season. katie woodin The new rodeo season also brings in new competitors... the freshman! Heart, dedication, and the love to get on her horse everyday is what gets freshman Alex Rabalais excited for her first year in THSRA. I hope everyone has had a great summer full of good times and practice. I can't wait to see all of y'all at our first rodeo September 13th!

REGION VIII 2014-2015 THSRA Rodeo Schedule 9/13/2014 | Sinton | 2 rodeos 9/27/2014 | Sinton | 2 rodeos 10/10/2014 | Sinton | prom 10/11/2014 | Sinton | 2 rodeos 11/8/2014 | Sinton | 2 rodeos 1/10/2015 | Sinton | 2 rodeos 2/14/2015 | Sinton | 2 rodeos 10/4/2014 | Gonzales | 2 cuttings 10/18 & 10/19/2014 | Gonzales | cutting 10/25 & 10/26/2014 | Brenham | cutting 1/3 & 1/4/2015 | Gonzales | cutting 1/24 & 1/25/2015 | Gonzales | cutting 2/7 & 2/8/2015 | Brenham | cutting

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Thankful

FOR OUR REGION IX STATE DIRECTORS realize how grateful we are to be doing the sport we love! Just as we are grateful to love our sport, we have to be grateful for

By KELSEY THOMPSON– ARIAT Performance Reporter the people that help put it As summer leaves change to fall and on for US. In each region summer rodeos change to High School we have 3 State Directors Rodeos, we all have so much to be that put in their own time, grateful for. I don't know about you but effort, and money just to my summer run ALWAYS make me help make each and every region better. In Region 9 we are definitely blessed to have Chris Starns, Julie Jordan, and John Schueneman represent us. Each one has had a JOHN SCHUENEMAN different path in getting to Region 9.

Chris Starns is a Team Roper who raises cattle and works for a rental company.

While being on his second term as a Director he also has his own Youth Rodeo association in Crockett, Texas. He is our Cutting director and has a daughter Morgan who is actively involved as well!

CHRIS STARNS Julie Jordan also has a working ranch where she has provided stock and helped out tremendously as well at Little Britches Rodeo in Grosebeck, Texas. Her and her family also are very active in Ranch Rodeos. She has given her time to our region for 3 years now and did the in the Junior High level as well.

John Schueneman is a PRCA Bulldogger 9/7/2014 | Crockett and a first year director that has been a tremen9/21/2014 | Buffalo | 2 rodeos dous mentor to Region 9 for 9 years. John has 10/26/2014 | Caldwell | 2 rodeos been in all aspects of rodeo between hazing 11/23/2014 | Crockett | 2 rodeos for ALL of our bulldoggers at region rodeos 1/25/2015 | Buffalo | 2 rodeos and state to judging Texas High School Finals Rodeo in Sequin! He has given 20+ years of 2/15/2015 | Caldwell | 2 rodeos help to our State Finals.

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know are grateful for these three and all the others who help our dreams become possible!

We saw this in our meeting in Huntsville, August 10th. Where we had a GREAT turnout of active members discussing topics for the upcoming year. The topics ranged from State, Stock, Assigning student and adult directors, to what the schedule will be for the year! Of course our Student Directors were there as well which include, Jake HughesPresident, Megan Wright- Vice President, Hailey Bruening- Secretary, and as well as myself! Us young adults talked among ourselves as well and discussed future fundraisers and current topics.

We are so excited for our first rodeo which will be held in Crockett, Texas on September 7th!! I personally can't wait to meet all my new friends and see the old ones! Good luck to all Region 9 competitors as well as all the other regions! Go out and make a difference in your region and community! But most of all, HAVE FUN!

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student officers President - clint webster vice president - katie keith secretary/tres. - KAMBRIA MCDOUGAL

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end and you're preparing for the region rodeos to start up, this is the time to get on top and stay on top of your game. Regions X's contestants sent to nationals took some tough luck in the arena, but are bringing home memories to last a lifetime. We are proud of you all to get the

By BROOKE BOILES– ARIAT Performance Reporter opportunity to represent us. Hold onto all that makes you the success here's an old saying, hungry competitor, and stay hooked!

During this time many of you may be debating what region to go 'that which doesn't kill you makes you stron- to, which is why I have for you from past contestants and parents 10 ger.' I don't believe that. I think reasons to come to region 10!

• Plenty of competition to make you stay on your grind. the things that try to kill you • Amazing people to make the tough times good and the good times make you angry and sad. Strength comes from the good things. Your better.

• Everyone is extremely helpful, encouraging, and supportive. family, your friends, the satisfac• The region is bad to the bone. tion of hard work. Those are the • The stock always satisfies. things that'll keep you whole.

• All rodeos this year are held at circle T arena in Hamilton, so put Those are the things to hold onto when you're broken." -Sons of the family in their hotel or stay in your trailer and never have to leave for good food.

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• Our secretary; Angela Cudd, is the best of the best.

As your summer comes to an • The officers and directors do everything they can to make the rodeos the best REGION X possible and do what is right for the kids.

2014-2015 THSRA Rodeo Schedule • Jackpots are held after every Saturday performance.

9/20 & 9/21/2014 | Hamilton • And the contestants know the mean10/4 & 10/5/2014 | Hamilton ing of I am second, and apply it to glorify 11/8 & 11/9/2014 | Hamilton Gods name work within them!

1/10 & 1/11/2015 | Hamilton We hope to see all of the old and many 2/14 & 2/15/2015 | Hamilton new faces at the first two rodeos September 3/7 & 3/8/2015 | Hamilton | Finals 20th and 21st. Until then, God bless, safe 9/13 & 9/14/2014 | Hamilton | 4 cuttings travels, and continue to hold onto those 10/11 & 10/12/2014 | Hamilton | 4 cuttings things that keep you whole!

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A quick overview of some of the special events happening during the fair: For a complete list visit : www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com/events/west-texas-fair-rodeo carnival rides and the great Fair food available. Don't miss out on getting a peek at the fun-filled West Texas Fair & Rodeo 2014!

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Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Kids from 4 to 12 years old are welcome to be in the show for free and compete in a fast paced, action packed, pedal tractor pull.

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THSRA Board Meeting Kicks Off New Year

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aturday, August 9th THSRA officially kicked off the new season with their annual August Board Meeting. A big thank you to Mesquite Rodeo for letting us use their facility.

A few things were reviewed and decided.

The first decision that was to be made referred to the cutting.

by McKenna Greene, THSRA Vice President

After discussion and going over the details, the board voted that cutting will still count for all around points within all ten regions. We also discussed the newest THSRA event, reigning cow horse, on Saturday morning.

We had a guest speaker, Jay Winborn, from the NRCHA to help with any questions that we had and give us the lay out of how

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JUNIOR HIGH

Texas Junior High Rodeo Association News Letter from the TJHRA Secretary

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ear Junior High Members: TEXAS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW! Wow what a ride Des Moines, IA ended up being. Texas brought home the trophy for the fourth year in a row, along with the Girls and Boys Championship as well. Everything was new this year and took a little getting used to. We did not eat sand that blew so hard in Gallop, but we did have many rainy periods of our week stay. It was a little wet moving around getting to the arenas, but both arenas were indoor, so we were dry during the performances.

Going into the short go we brought the majority back, so I knew we had a shot at it – and TEXAS you did it!

Of course we have ordered the National Buckles that Texas will award each one on the team, because everyone had a shot in this! Congratulations to the whole National Team. Madison Myers was named the Light Rifle National Champion and Jordi Edens was named the Rookie All Around Cowgirl. We had several in the top twenty as you can read in this months Extreme.

Just to remind everyone we will begin the two new rough stock events this year Bareback and Saddle Bronc on Steers. At the midwinter meeting it was said that these would not be going to the State Finals, but after the High School Finals it passed to bring them to Nationals in 2015 – so we will be taking two more events to Nationals this year as well.

As everyone is gearing up for the 2014 – 2015 Rodeo season, remember to start talking to your schools now about the state finals. We understand that the majority of you will have to miss your last week of school, if you will start talking to the schools now it might help. The dates for the 2014 State Finals is going to be May 24 – May 30, 2015. We are forced in having the finals at this time due to the timing of the National Finals.

Remember I am always an email or a phone call away if I can help with anything! I am looking forward to a great 2014-15!

- Anne Dollery

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TEXAS TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TEXAS GIRLS TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TEXAS BOYS TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

jordi edens

photos by Jennings

maci myers

Rookie All Around Cowgirl – Jordi Edens

Light Rifle National Champion – Madison Myers

TEXAS TOP 20 CONTESTANTS POLES: Colee Charlesworth 5th BARRELS: Jordi Edens 3rd CHUTE DOGGING: Ti Beall 9th GIRLS BREAKAWAY: Taylor Lawson 3rd BOYS BREAKAWAY: Nicholas Collins 5th Cash Enderli 7th Wells Mitchell 11th GIRLS GOAT TYING: Gracie Honea 3rd Catherine Clayton 11th Kristin Reaves 15th BOYS GOAT TYING: Tyler West 11th

TIE DOWN: True Lacina 16th Quade Hiatt 17th BULL RIDING: Cody Keathley 4th Canyon Atkinson 12th RIBBON ROPING: Tyler West & Kenna Rae McNeill 12th True Lacina & Robbyn Wells 13th TEAM ROPING: Tyler West & Colton Greene 5th Will Eddleman & Whit Kitchens 11th Blake Georg & Will Farris 18th 2014-15 National Student President: Dalen Smith

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Texas Junior High Rodeo Association News Ever wonder what it’s like to rodeo in Region 1?

By jadyn duggan– TJHRA Reg. I Secretary

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egion 1 is a tough, hardworking and fun environment. We have great kids and parents that help you out when you need it and a good group of hard working people.

Region 1 kids are tough and ready for what is coming their way. Since almost all of our rodeos are outdoors, we compete in all types of weather.

Even the extreme. Rain, snow and wind - you can bet we are working hard. One member that knows about hard work is Kyler McClendon

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from Canadian. This is what he had to say about his first year. “It was really fun. I hoped to go to state and win some money. I did good until the Region Finals where I missed some calves and just messed up.” Now as a returning member he has similar goals. “I hope to go to state and win some prizes.”

Region 1 kids travel all over the Texas kyler mcclendon ribbon roping Panhandle to compete in rodeos. Each rodeo is in a different location from the one before it. We have some kids that travel long distances from out of state to come compete with us. TR Frost is one of our members that travels from New Mexico and had this to say: “As a rodeo athlete, we chose Texas Region 1 because my parents wanted a family rodeo environment for my sister and me. Some states have issues with drinking and drugs and my parents want us to do what we love in a safe environment.”

We all work very hard to stay at the top of our game but we still have fun. With members spread out across the Texas Panhandle and neighboring states, Region 1 friends look forward to the next rodeo where they can spend time socializing at the campground and bringing the heat in the arena.

We all put in a lot of time to make it to these rodeos and to do what we do the best.

Overall, Region 1 is a tough, hardworking and fun environment.

Texas Junior High Rodeo Association News

Abby Suggs

2014-2015 TJHRA Princess

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bbie Grace Suggs is the reigning Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Princess for 2014-15. Although she is a member of Region V, she now enjoys representing all 10 regions in the TJHRA. Abbie is the daughter of Tracy Suggs and attends Evadale Junior High, where she is in the 8th grade. Rodeo has been a way of life for Abbie and her two sisters, Laken and Kylie – practically since they all could walk. Abbie has been a member of numerous youth rodeo and state-wide rodeo associations, including Pineywoods Youth Rodeo Association, National Little Britches Rodeo Association, National Barrel Horse Association, and many more. Abbie enjoys competing in barrel racing and pole bending and devotes all her time to riding and preparing for upcoming rodeos, as well as rodeo queen pageants.

Abbie also enjoys competing in beauty pageants and modeling, especially for Julie Ewing Designs of Bastrop, Texas. Abbie is not only fashion forward in the rodeo world, but in her daily life, as well. Rodeo, horsemanship skills, and the western way of life run deep in her veins. Abbie is looking forward to representing her region, her state and this wonderful association throughout the year. She plans to attend many rodeos to spread the word about the TJHRA. She is honored to have this title and can’t wait to see old friends down the rodeo trail, as well as make new and lasting friendships along the way.

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Texas Junior High Rodeo Association News

What It’s Really All About!

By MaKaylee butler– TJHRA Region II

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egion 2 has tough me that rodeo is not all about winning. Its about responsibility and being able to spend time with the people you love.

Region 2 is extremely family oriented.

Region 2 and all 10 regions supported me while I was running for vice – President.

Even though I didn’t win I still felt like

a winner because all the support I had from all 10 regions and I appreciate all the support from every competitor. Ive made a lot of new friends through region 2. I may not win through the timed clock or by the judges but I am a winner through the people that I have met while ive been in region 2. I would like to personally thank the City of Gonzalez for their hospitality I’m looking forward to the start of a new rodeo year and seeing all the awesome, and amazing people in Region 2 that I got to meet last year.

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1ST VICE-PRESIDENT TONY LACINA

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DELEGATE JOHN ATKINSON 979-482-2018

DELEGATE CINDY CLAYTON 254-485-9466

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