PRESIDENT - MEKENNA DAVIS VICE PRESIDENT - BAYLEE BURLESON SECRETARY - BRADI FREEMEAN
STUDENT OFFICERS
STATE DIRECTORS MATT CRAINER PO Box 32 • Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 830.876.6010 • mattcrainer@yahoo.com
JUSTINE HUNT 2433 Witte Rd • Bellville, TX 77418 979.525.7098 • rodeohuntboys@gmail.com SECRETARY - ANNE DOLLERY P.O. BOX 866 • Caldwell, Texas 77836 936.412.2551 • region6thsra@gmail.com
Region VI
DAVID FREEMAN 1039 Mockingbird Lane • Eagle Lake, TX 77434 832.221.1253 • chlfreeman@yahoo.com PRESIDENT - DAVID FREEMAN 1039 Mockingbird Lane • Eagle Lake, TX 77434 832.221.1253 • chlfreeman@yahoo.com
PERFORMANCE REPORT 40 Years in the Making
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By TABER GARCIA
– Performance Reporter
hat can we say about someone who wins the first, second, and short round at State in cutting, wins State, wins the first and second round at Nationals, and wins Nationals? We can say she is our very own Faith Farris, Region 6 State and National Cutting Champ! This accomplishment for Faith’s family has been in the making for 40 years. Faith Farris is the 17-yearold daughter of Mitch and Tracy Farris from Midway, Texas and is a senior in high school this year. Faith grew up in a cutting horse family. Her father is a cutting horse trainer who won State when he was in high school. Faith’s mother showed cutters, reining, and cow horses. Faith has one brother, Kyle Farris, who is 10 years older than her. He was involved in cutting in high school. In fact, Kyle won State one year and won reserve at Nationals. Faith explained she practically began riding when she was in diapers!!! She began cutting at home at the age of 3 then began showing at the age of 7. Faith’s passion for cutting began at the age of 11. The surprise factor is what
intrigues Faith about cutting. In fact, she almost finds the sport addicting. She explains how every performance is never the same with so many variables involved. Faith goes on to share how there is always room for improvement and “not knowing the Lord’s plan brings me FAITH FARRIS comfort to continue working at my passion.” The excitement of a performance gives her an adrenaline rush that puts a smile on her face. Faith prepared for Nationals by utilizing an “it is what it is” mindset. She continued a normal work routine and found comfort in the thought that “the Lord had already decided my fate.” Faith continues “I was blessed to be there in the first place and even more so blessed that He allowed this dream to come true.” Region 6 attracted Faith because it is the location of some of her biggest National Cutting Horse Association shows. This year she rode Big Shoes To Phil, who is an 8-year-old High Brow Cat out of Ta pt Twice. Staying positive is one of the biggest challenges for Faith in cutting. According to Faith, this sport can be discouraging but she keeps her faith in God and stays determined. In addition to determination, she faces challenges by staying grounded. Faith believes “a want to” kind of attitude makes a difference. A person who feels like they are doing something because they have to will not excel. Faith believes working hard to achieve goals and dreams makes success mean so much more. Overwhelming indescribable emotions is how Faith explained winning Nationals. She thanks the Lord, her parents, her friends, and her show help for their support. Faith’s future goals include going to cosmetology school and next to Sam Houston State University topursue a business degree. She hopes to be come a professional Non-Pro in the National Cutting Horse Association. Faith recommends to those who have an interest in cutting to never give up on the sport because it is the most humbling and rewarding thing a person can ever do. FAITH FARRIS
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