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

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PERFORMANCE REPORT HUGE SNOWSTORM HITS PANHANDLE!

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By Aubrie Fields

– ariat Performance Reporter

ecently the huge snowstorm Goliath attacked the panhandle of Texas which means region 1 was one of the many places affected by it's mighty blow. As the winds picked up to 80 mph and the snow came down white out conditions were reported and everyone was highly advised to stay off the roads but animals did not get this message.

There were animals everywhere and most had traveled many miles and probably throughout the whole storm.

In Lubbock there were 20 head of cattle on one of the busiest roads and they traveled across the whole city before the roads were safe to get them into a corral. Many cattle owners in rural areas didn’t find all the cattle that got out. Many people who didn’t even own cattle but had access to things like four-wheelers and horses, including my brother, ag teacher and

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I, helped cattle owners for days trying to get all of the cattle together, at my house there was 22 head not all belonging to the same heard and we pushed 13 head for miles just to get them to a safe place with food and water until the owners were found. Even social media came in handy where Facebook pages were created for lost and found cattle so the owners could find them and the people holding them were able to get them off their hands. The Texas Department of Animal Heath Commissions would refund any hay or feed used to feed someone else’s animals to people who had taken care of them.

Ranchers, dairy farmers, and just normal cattle owners reported losses all adding up to a devastating 19-20 thousand. Not only did cattle and other livestock suffer great losses but they are still nurturing sick animals. The people of the panhandle had snow drifts trapping them in but people still had to work. They day of the storm many people got lost in fields and it took hours for them to be found, people were stuck for days at work because the risk of anyone else traveling to work was to risky. There was a reported 23 people who lost their lives to this massive act of mother nature.

Disaster programs have been set up to help out people who lost money during these days of loss. Not only were lives lost but also the damage of fallen trees and other objects on buildings and vehicles was excessive. The only good thing that came from this storm was the moisture received from all the snow and maybe the extra family time because nobody could get out.

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 Eason Family of Region IV

by Catelyn Felts

Congratulations to the McCoy’s Farm and Ranch family of the month: The Eason family of Region IV! Mike and Jana, and their two kids, Ty and Allie Eason, own and operate Eason Cattle Company in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The family ranch was founded by Mike and Jana 21 years ago. While the ranch work calls for a helping hand from each family member, Mike and Ty are considered the main operators.

The main part of the family business is “growing yearlings,” which requires “constant care, a good feeding program and prayer for good weather,” the family said. In addition to the cattle operation, Mike and

Ty both train ranch and roping horses.

Though running a ranch takes a lot of hard work, the family explained how “it’s who we are, it is our purpose and it is what we do.” Each family member plays a large role in the business and “if someone doesn’t do their part, then it is up to everyone else to pull the weight.” The ranching lifestyle helps the kids “learn how to care for all animals, teaches them responsibility, hard work, and a sense of achievement,” Jana said.

The skills the kids learn on the ranch benefits them in the rodeo arena as well.

Before Ty and Allie competed in rodeos, Mike competed in adult ranch rodeos. Ty and Allie followed in their dad’s footsteps by starting their rodeo career in youth ranch rodeo. Jana said this developed proper horsemanship that gives them a “competitive edge in all rodeo events.” Ty (16 years old and THSRA member) currently competes in tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, cutting and reining, while Allie (12 years old and TJHSRA member) competes in the barrel racing and pole bending. “We use our skills that are learned on the ranch such as horsemanship, roping and work ethic,” Jana said.

The skills needed to run a successful ranch and the skills needed for seeing success in the rodeo arena go hand in hand as Jana also explained how “the practice it

takes to be successful in rodeo, has made better hands of us on the ranch.”

“It takes a lot of hours of practice to prepare for competition, which gives us time together as a family,” Jana said. “Mike works hard to make sure our kids have the means and cattle to practice with, but he has also coached many kids the last 10 years in youth rodeo and ranch rodeo events.”

In the midst of ranching and rodeo, the family said their faith in their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ holds top priority. In addition to growing their cattle, Mike is a full-time pastor of Cross Spur Cowboy Church in Sulphur Springs. Mike and Ty work to serve the community every day as they day labor for all of their neighboring ranches. They also work for the Sulphur Springs Livestock where they are actively involved in all phases of cattle marketing, while Jana works full-time as a labor and delivery nurse. “We are blessed to live the dream and the lifestyle of a cowboy!” the family said.

They said they are very honored to be chosen as the McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the month, and they shop at the McCoy’s in Paris for all of their fencing, barn needs and everyday maintenance necessities for the ranch. “It is a sense of achievement to be acknowledged in our ranching heritage as well as to be honored in the rodeo profession,” Jana said.

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state directors / region oFFicers lisa mcneill

student oFFicers President - cadi Wood Vice President - delani Wood secretary - megan PoWell

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kelly Wood

Region II

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

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

By bliss bolton – ariat Performance Reporter

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n most sports, there are defined seasons of competition in which competitors must stay competition ready; however, with rodeo, sometimes it can go all year round. Even though in the THSRA we have two defined semesters of rodeo, and a state and national competition in the summer, some rodeo athletes choose to compete all year round. Whatever one decides to do during the off season, most competitors like to keep their animals and themselves in tip-top shape. Some Region II competitors have shared insight on how they like to remain prepared year round.

Rodeo competitors know how important it is to keep themselves and their competition horses in good shape. This is why most of them like to stay competition ready even when there might not be as many rodeos to go to. One Region II member, Lexi Leverett, who competes in the barrels and poles, says she likes to give her horses a break but still keep them in shape. She will take them on

pasture rides, work cattle, or even take the barrels and poles down in her arena and do simple exercises in order to keep her horses minds off of their event. Another Region II competitor, Sydney Stephens, said she likes to go on trail rides when she's not going to rodeos in order to tune her horses.

Stephens also finds personal fitness to be important. She participates in power lifting after school to stay fit! These are all great methods, though some like to continue to compete through the off season at open rodeos and jackpots. It can be beneficial for a horse to continue to compete, especially if they are more inexperienced in the rodeo arena. These are all great ways to remain rodeo ready year round!

As important as it is to keep your horses in tip-top shape, it is also important to keep yourself fit in order to compete to the best of your ability. Whether you are a rough stock rider or a timed event competitor, its always a good idea to be ready. Some of the Region II rough stock riders spoke about how they like to stay in shape. They said they like to work out at the gym, go on runs, put in hours in the practice pen, and even use a bucking machine to practice proper form. It is especially important for the guys who compete in the rough stock events to stay in good physical shape in order to minimize injuries in the dangerous sport. However it is also important for the athletes on the timed event side of the arena to stay fit.

Events like the goat tying and calf roping are both very physically taxing events, so in order to be successful, physical fitness is important. Region II members who compete in these two events said they like to train at the gym, work in the practice pen, and do speed and agility drills.

In rodeo, it is important to keep yourself and your rodeo horses in good shape all year round. Whether one competes from the bucking chutes, roping box, or runs down the alley it is always a wise idea to stay in peak physical condition. Whether you choose to take a break in the off season or 2015-2016 ThSRa Rodeo Schedule continue to compete, it's important to stay 3/5 & 3/6/2016 | sweetwater rodeo ready all year 3/12 & 3/13/2016 | midland round. So good luck Region II, in all that finaLs you do.

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results • Results • Results • results • results 1st Go - 1st Place: Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas 2nd Go - 1st Place: Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas 3rd Go - 1st Place: Cole Wilson, Osage City, Kansas Chute Out - 1st Place: Blair Burk, Durant, Oklahoma Average on 3 - 1st Place: Cole Bailey, Okmulgee, OK

Long Go - 1st Place: Ceri McCaffery, Wayne, Oklahoma Short Go - 1st Place: Shea-Lynn Leach, Gunter, Texas Average - 1st Place: Shea-Lynn Leach, Gunter, Texas

1st Go - 1st Place: Chantz Webster, Lipan, Texas 2nd Go - 1st Place: Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Oklahoma 3rd Go - 1st Place: Sy Felton, Mt. Home, Texas Short Go - 1st Place: Roy Lee, Benton, Arkansas Average - 1st Place: Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Long Go - 1st Place: Karsyn Daniels, McKinney, Texas Short Go - 1st Place: Kiley Dalchow, Mayer, Minnesota Average - 1st Place: Karsyn Daniels, McKinney, Texas 2D Sidepot - 1st Place: Harley Jo Chaffin, Ivanhoe, Texas

1st Go - 1st Place: Angela Bartley, Emporia, Kansas 2nd Go - 1st Place: Samantha Herbert, Heavener, Oklahoma Short Go - 1st Place: Chelsea Brown, Billings, Montana Average - 1st Place: Samantha Chick 17 & Under Sidepot - 1st Place: Jade Kenney, Amarillo, Texas

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student oFFicers President - tillar murray Vice President - cheyenne britain secretary - catherine clayton

Region III

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

Meet the “roughies”

By saWyer PrZilas

– ariat Performance Reporter

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veryone loves the excitement and adrenaline that comes with the rough stock, however, not many people know the riders from our region. It is not because the sport is disliked that these young men are not well known to many, it is the timing of the event. The rough stock is run before the roping when not many people are in the stands, while the second round shortly the team roping after draws a slightly larger crowd, the majority of the region is still absent from the event of choice for our bucking stock riders.

Colton Kelly started his career early by riding sheep as young as

three years old. He started his passion for the sport after watching older kids ride bulls. Colton Kellys role model would be Mike Lee, with the relationship of being family friends for years as well as going to practice with him. He was also a role model in terms of character being logan decker very religious as well as a great influence. He has been influenced to continue riding by the same person and aspires to be as inspirational on and off the dirt as Mike was.

Logan Decker was born with the desire to ride already within him, from an early age he knew rough stock would be his event. This ideal was inspired further by Chad Eubank, who showed him the fundamentals of bronc riding and really planted the seed in the young riders mind. Logan Decker plans to continue bronc riding throughout high school years.

Clint mayo’s great uncle Paul Mayo is a two-time World Champion Bareback rider and in the Pro Rodeo hall of fame. Clints grandfather, Bob

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Mayo, Pauls brother is a six time NFR qualifier.

Clints own father made the circuit finals twelve times and was the 19992 Resistol rookie of the year. Obviously then bareback riding was a natural choice for Clint as it was literally in his genes. Clint made Nationals last year after placing second at state.

However he accredits his biggest victory to how far he has come in his skill of riding, from hoping to stay on to becoming a champion.

Drake York started riding bulls because of the love of the sport, and the environment you're around in the rodeo. Sage Kimsey is a huge role model to Drake for many reasons, with the main reason being that Kimsey sets goals most bull riders wouldn't even think about. Drake would also like to give glory to God for giving him both the talent and the ability to ride.

Jarod Lee is a rookie this year with big aspirations, he started the event in August, but plans to rodeo throughout his life both in college and then to ride professionally for a living. Jarod grew up around the sport watching his father ride, he also kept a close eye on Cody Demoss and has kept an admiration for both men in mind when he decided to begin to ride himself.

Cy Luschen was practicing his chute dogging one day, and saw a few horses being bucked in the other pen. Out of curiosity Cy asked if he could ride one, they put him on one and it was, “Love at first buck” for Mr. Cy. with some practice Cy won the Texas Junior Rodeo Association finals for this year. Cy has had the substantial wall of learning where his balance was after being kicked in the face this year. After being out for about a week Cy

jarod lee

cy luschen

began to work on once again finding his balance and his drake york location within the arena.

Bailey Barret started after watching his little brother ride a few months before. Bailey started riding saddle bronc but switched to bareback because it really, “Caught his eye.” Bailey has had plenty of help with Zach Lomax, a fun-loving college kid who has helped him as well as Jared Smith, a PRCA bareback rider that helped him start and develop his technique. Bailey plans on continuing rodeo through college by joining the A&M rodeo team, and then going pro after that possibly for a living.

Those are our Region three rough stock riders, I encourage you to get up a little earlier to watch these guys and cheer them on.

Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

bailey barret

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

student oFFicers President - cal WolFe Vice President - cheyenne sWooPe secretary - kolton White

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

state directors / region oFFicers bill chinners 740 Jim Jones Rd • Van Alstyne, Texas 75495 903.482.0544 • wchhinners@aol.com

Region IV

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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PERFORMANCE REPORT

Are You Ready?

By MCKENZIE RAY– ariat Performance Reporter

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sk yourself this question.

Why do I compete?

It’s a question that you might expect a simple answer to, but for most this isn’t the case. A lot of people have different motivations when it comes to competing. Some want glory, others want reputation.

But for most, a will to succeed is what keeps them going.

For those who have a will to succeed, rodeo can be a punishing sport.

There are so many variables involved that some say you’re set up to lose.

And sometimes, that can be true. But no two rodeos are the same, and conditions change every day. But still, sometimes the odds can seem as if they’re stacked against you; the key is to find a way to beat those odds.

“I like to make sure that my horses are in the best shape they can be in,” says Raelee Self, “When the odds are against you and conditions aren’t what you want them to be, that’s the most important thing. But I’ve learned that even when everything seems like it’s against you, if you learn to believe in yourself and never take the days for granted, you can overcome any odds.”

Raelee is a competitor who’s had

to overcome a lot of adversity in her career so far, but she continues to compete because she has a will to win that drives her towards her goals. Another driven Region IV member is Kaitlyn Burkham, who keeps her goals in clear in sight. “As a freshman, I would really like to make State all 4 years,” She says, “and obviously a big goal of mine is to qualify for Nationals. But my biggest goal this year is to stay as positive as possible,” says Kaitlyn.

Speaking of goals, another question you might ask yourself is, “What are my goals?”

Setting goals for yourself is one of the best ways to stay focused. It’s also the best form of motivation. The best athletes in the world still have goals, and whether the goal is just to be more positive, or the goal is to win the world, every goal can be realistic if you’re willing to put in the work for it.

So my last question for you raelee selF is, are you ready? photo by Jennings

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agnetic resonance imaging has been used in veterinary medicine since 1998, but has become more widely utilized in the equine since 2005. MRI has been proven to be invaluable in equine medicine for obtaining an accurate diagnosis of a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neurologic injuries prior to develop-ing a treatment plan for the horse. There are more options available now for the horse owner than ever before regarding MR imaging in the equine.

There are several things to consider when deciding on MR imaging. The first consideration is the strength of the MRI. A Tesla is a measure of the magnetic strength.

Why is Tesla important? The bigger the Tesla number, the faster the images can be acquired, which means less anesthe-sia time for the patient. The images acquired on a higher Tesla magnet are significantly improved over low-er Tesla options. Animal Imaging recently installed a Siemens Verio 3 Tesla MRI in March of 2011, which replaced a GE 1.0 Tesla MRI. The most common areas of the horse to image include the feet for caudal heel pain, the fetlocks, the proximal suspensories in both the hind and fore limbs, the hocks and the knees. The equine head can also be imaged to evaluate the sinuses, the brain and the brain stem. We have recently been able to acquire images of the stifle on smaller framed horses.

What is learned from MRI evalu-ations can play a significant role in formulating a sound treatment plan. The cost of performing an MRI can be expensive, but

con-sidering the cost of some treat-ments and/or the expense of an equine athlete that is not able to perform, MRI can often be a good investment.

Treatment plans, such as Tildren, stem cells, platelets, surgeries (such as a neurecto-my), etc. can often be quite ex-pensive; therefore, acquiring a definitive diagnosis can be help-ful to achieve the most cost effec-tive treatment plan. Knowing the true extent of an equine athlete’s injury may force us realize that certain athletes may need a less stressful job or the patient may need retirement. The more you know, the easier it may be to make an otherwise difficult deci-sion regarding an athlete’s career.

Below is an example of how your veterinarian may use MRI as an aid in managing the horse with hoof pain: The first step is to perform a thor-ough lameness evaluation. As an example, an equine athlete may present head bobbing lame in the right front. Your veterinarian will perform an exam, which will include flexion tests, hoof tester application and palcontinued on Page 21

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pation of the limb. He or she may then proceed with nerve blocks.

If the pain is alleviated after blocking the foot, your veterinarian may then proceed with x-rays, which may give excellent bone detail, but limited soft tissue detail. If the horse does not respond to the initial therapy or the therapy is short lived, advanced imaging may then be considered to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

MRI is often utilized to better understand certain bone abnormali-ties, such as bone bruising or bone edema, which cannot be de-tected on radiographic evaluation. A wide range of soft tissue disor-ders may also be seen on MRI evaluation. Prior to MRI evalua-tion, veterinarians had a difficult time evaluating these abnormalities. Abnormalities detected on MRI evaluation can include tears or desmitis in the deep digital flexor tendon, the impar liga-ment, the collateral ligament of P3, the sus-pensory ligament of the navicular, the straight distal sesamoidean ligament or the oblique distal sesamoidean ligament. Injuries to the lamellar layers of the foot and/or the articular cartilage of the coffin joint and/or the pastern joint can also be evaluat-ed. Your veterinarian will then take the information obtained from the MRI evalua-tion to provide you with various treatment options that may

be available. The refer-ring veterinarian is best suited to develop a treatment plan for your horse given that they are most familiar with your horse’s history. Action without information is of-ten the least successful path to resolution of the lameness. As in human medicine, MRI is an invaluable aid in giving veteri-narians the answer to many musculoskele-tal injuries that may be present in the horse.

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Osphos: The Latest Navicular Drug A new remedy is doing wonders for sore-footed horses.

by Julie Mankin courtesy of Spin to Win Rodeo | SpinToWinRodeo.com The horse Rodeo horses are prime candidates to show signs of pain in their feet, considering the ground surfaces they’re often warmed up on and the thousands of miles they log on the hard floors of horse trailers. Team roping horses, in particular—both jackpot and rodeo—have a tendency to come up lame, not only due to soft-tissue injuries but often from chronic damage to bones in their feet.

The problem When your rope horse comes up slightly lame, you know to have him checked for an injury to a tendon, ligament or muscle. It’s after that type of soft-tissue injury is ruled out that an x-ray might reveal a chronic condition like ringbone, joint arthritis or damage to the navicular bone (“navicular”).

When you’re roping a lot of steers, your horse’s skeletal structure responds to the stress by making new bone tissue. How it works is that “osteoclasts” eat away the old bone to make room for the new and denser bone, which is formed with the help of “osteoblasts.”

In a horse that develops navicular or another chronic bone condition, the breakdown process happens faster than the rebuilding process. Until a handful of years ago, treatment options were limited to anti-inflammatory medications and corrective shoeing.

Now there’s a drug that can actually inhibit bone degeneration— and thereby reduce pain.

The Solution Osphos (pronounced “Oz-foz”) is made by Dechra Veterinary Products—the same folks who came out with IRAP serum. It was approved by the FDA in May and became commercially available in October.

Like the French product Tildren, Osphos belongs to a class of drug that has been used to treat osteoporosis in humans. It has a different main ingredient than Tildren, though. In a field trial, 75 percent of lame horses improved, versus the Tildren trial in which 64 percent showed improvement.

Plus, Tildren has to be injected in the vein over an extended period while Osphos is injected in the muscle. A dose of Osphos costs between $300 and $500. When vets had to import Tildren from France, it cost $1,000 per dose, but the price should drop now that Tildren is also approved for sale in the U.S. “If we can give these horses something that will help them internally, why not?” says Josh Harvey, DVM, who treats some of today’s top rope horses at Outlaw Equine in Decatur, Texas.

“We’ve always had to try to treat every little injury as it comes, but with this drug we can actually hit several places at once—and even clean up bone edema that we may have missed.”

Edema refers to inflammation or swelling. Harvey says Osphos enters the bone tissue within 24 hours, and he’s seen clinical signs of navicular or bone pain improve seven days after injection.

According to the field study, improvement is visible for at least two months after injection, with 65 percent of improved horses maintaining that improvement for six months.

“On an ultrasound, it can be very hard to see bone edema where the ligament attaches, but a

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horse can have immense pain in that location,” said Dr. Harvey. “With Osphos, we can reduce that pain. And since researchers are finding that subchondral bone tissue can affect cartilage, I’m not convinced this drug won’t also give us a chance to make joints healthier.”

Side effects of Osphos and Tildren aren’t considerably risky. Some horses get colicky just after injection, so watch for signs of stomach distress. And it’s advisable not to have the horse on Bute or any other anti-inflammatory at the time of injection, because the combination can be hard on kidneys. Also, neither drug should be given to broodmares or colts under 4 years old. The only other caveat is to make sure your veterinarian recognizes and addresses any related hoof issues. The ultimate objective should be helping the foot recover while reducing the pain.

“I really believe that a lot of these horses being hauled have bone edema, whether it’s in the pastern or the coffin or the canon bone,” said Dr. Harvey.

“I’m excited that this treatment is so user-friendly and seems to last at least two months. Even for young horses in training whose feet are sore, if you rest them for two weeks and give them this, I’ve seen it help immensely.”

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Halfway There

President - shellie lummus Vice President - ck Wright secretary - shaylon elms

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

secretary - susan baldWin 704 1/2 Southview Circle • Center, Texas 75935 936.590.4330 • Regionvsecretary@gmail.com

Region V

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

By hannah hemPhill – ariat Performance Reporter

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s the BIGGEST, the BADDEST, the BEST, Region V members are getting back in the swing of things for the new year. After having no rodeos in December and Christmas break, Region V members have had plenty of time to practice and fine tune all of our skills. As we head into the halfway point of our rodeo season, Skyler Woolls is at the head of the pack for the boy’s all-around with Logan Cook trailing by one half of a point. Now that’s competition. Skyler competes in cutting, calf roping, and team roping.

Rookie Haley Horn is also making her mark at the top of the girl’s allaround with Mersadie Martin hot on

her heels. Haley is a multi event cowgirl competing in Team roping, poles, goat tying, cutting, breakaway, and barrels. Both Skyler and Haley have their plates full with all their events they compete in, but in the rodeo arena you can tell they are dedicated to their sport.

With a new year there comes new rookie haley horn is all business rodeos and Region V members are halfway done with our set number of rodeos. At the top of each event is Jordan Parsley/ Blake Wheeler in the team roping, Shiloh Stone in the steer wrestling, Logan Cook in the Saddle Bronc, Colleen Bridges in the reined cow horse, Lexi Smith in the pole bending, Last year’s state champion Mersadie Martin in the goat tying, Emily Smith in the girl’s cutting, Ethan Craig in the calf roping, Ross Freeman in the bull riding, Kristin Reaves in the breakaway, Skyler Woolls in the boy’s cutting, Jessica Lewis in the barrel racing, and Trey Thomas in the bareback riding. It’s a new year and anything can happen. Event leaders can change, and the top 10 making it to

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state in each event can change with each new run. With this being said, I encourage each of you to keep working hard, practicing, and aiming for the top. 2016 will be a busy year for us all with region finals, graduation for our seniors, state finals, and a new chapter and new doors to be open for us all. Make this year count and never stop working at your goals, and be sure to follow up on your new year resolutions. Until next time, LET GO AND LET GOD!!

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President - bailey bennight Vice President - lindsei harVey secretary - morgan Fajkus

student oFFicers

state directors natalie bennight 143 Bailey Blvd • Bastrop, Texas 78602 512.304.8587 • nbennight@yahoo.com

mike iselt 1656 E. CR 327 • Lincoln, Texas 78948 979.540.8863 • iseltpaint@aol.com

Region VI

secretary - nena boettcher PO Box 833 • East Bernard, Texas 77435 281.468.8973 • Region6thsra@gmail.com

Wesley caldWell 3918 Kerr Creek Drive • Gonzales, TX 78629 830.672.3902 • wcaldwell@gvec.org President - bubba bennight 143 Bailey Blvd • Bastrop, Texas 78602 512.461.6091 • bubbabennight@yahoo.com

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It’s About to Get Good!

By lauren keene

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egion 6, things are about to get real good! It’s only a matter of time before the 20152016 season is over, and State Finals are underway. But does that mean we should give up our spot? Of course not! We are the BADDEST, we are the BEST, and we definitely are the ONLY --- WE ARE REGION 6! Let’s show the other 9 regions whose boss, because we aren’t going away any time soon!

Say we won’t, and we will. Just let someone say that you won’t sacrifice a few hours’ sleep to earn some arena time and practice. Just let someone look at you and sneer sharing that side comment that stems from jealousy… They are jealous in

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the sense that they wish they had half the dedication that you do.

It’s not just what we do at JB Wells; it’s a combination of what we do everywhere, in every situation, that gets us closer to the goal we all have in mind. But don't forget, Isaiah 41:13- “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” The things we just have to focus on are the Lord, hustling and chasing those dollar signs until we catch up with that gold buckle dream.

Don't ever forget to be thankful every day. A lot of us just post a cute little picture on Instagram and say “Shoutout to my day 1’s!”

Definitely not following the true sense of thankful. To be thankful is to really praise God, for all he is given you! Respect the people around you who have gotten you to where you are now, and make it known to them that they really mean alot to you. Make it known to the Lord that you really love and desire Him in your life. Like I have said before, surrendering all to God is the only way you will succeed.

As February flies by, focus on you. I know it sounds selfish, but focus on where you gotta be, because that is a priority. Do everything in the arena with passion, do everything in the gym with persistence, do everything in school with intelligence, do everything at work with determination, and do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

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WORKING HARD TO MAKE REGION VII A SUCCESS!

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

Region VII

secretary - nena boettcher PO Box 833 • East Bernard, Texas 77435 281.468.8973 • Region7thsra@gmail.com

dee raWlinson 12432 N SH 71 • El Campo, Texas 77437 979.543.8906 • drawlinson@reatarealty.com President- clint raWlinson 12432 N. SH 71 • El Campo, Texas 77437 979.637.0500 • rawlinsonclint@gmail.com

PERFORMANCE REPORT

By BRANDI BRATTON

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s our Region rodeos come to an end along with 2015 we still have a lot to look forward to at our last rodeo.

Everyone is practicing hard to secure their spot in the top 10 so that they can participate in the State Finals in Abilene during the Summer. Along with the contestants our dedicated board members and directors are doing their best to make our last rodeo of the year and awards at Region 7 a success.

In the office our Secretary Nena Boettcher, is busy making sure all of the points and important papers are in line so that when we arrive at Edna for the last time this season our rodeo will go smoothly. Although Mrs. Boettcher works diligently, there are limits to her work because she is only human and Mrs. Amy Kretzschmar stands by her side to help Mrs. Boettcher out with any problems she encounters. Mrs. Kretzschmar is a huge asset to Region 7 and although her daughter, Kasey competes in all the

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events she is offered, Mrs. Kretzschmar still finds time out of her day to give Mrs Boettcher a hand with her work.

On the other side of the wall contestants are busy perfecting their skills in the roping, rough stock and speed events. For some this last rodeo could make a spot at the State Finals for sure and for some it could even have a bonus of an event champion saddle.

No matter the circumstances every contestant is at home working hard to first make it to Abilene so they can have a shot at a State Title which would pave their way to Nationals. Of the numerous members of Region 7, Kasey Kretzschmar sticks out of the crowd through her hard work and devotion in the rodeo arena. Along with rodeo Kasey runs cross country and makes all A’s yet always makes time out of the day to exercise her horses and practice her other events. Of course Kasey isn't the only member who works hard, that is evident in the fact that we have an amazing group of individuals at Region 7 who excel in and out of the arena!

“We all have 24 hours in the day, it’s all about how you use them,” is what Mr. Sonny Sikes used to tell my parents and all of Region 7 appreciates the work of our board members and everyone that take time out of their day to help make our rodeos run smoothly.

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his year, we will be utilizing our THSRA Facebook page more than one on your friend list! Our goal is to reach not only current members, but ever to bring you insider information into what is going on across alumni and those that love rodeo. each Region in the great state of Texas. Make sure that you and your family have all LIKED us on facebook so all of this information appears in TAG US IN YOUR RODEO PICTURES / VIDEOS your news feed and so you can view our pictures.

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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

Region VIII

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

Prepare to Make Some Great Memories

By Melissa

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s Region VIII’s 2015-2016 rodeo season comes closer to an end, I know every contestant is fighting for those top 10 spots for state finals. Being at the top of your game is crucial. Being named top 10 in the region is a great accomplishment. Texas High School Rodeo State Finals takes place the first week of June and it’s one of the most amazing experiences. There are so many things about finals that make you want to work that much harder. Not only are you competing with the top 10 from 9 other regions throughout Texas but the experience in

itself is priceless. A week of non-stop rodeo, then add a little fun to the mix.

Prepare to make some great memories.

Texas High School Rodeo State Finals has been held in Abilene, Texas, for years and we couldn't be more thankful for the employees at the Taylor County Expo Center and the THSRA State Directors and Board for the endless hours of hard work they put in to make finals such an amazing experience. Making it to state finals is a huge accomplishment but, making it to nationals is an even bigger one.

When we as competitors are mensissy Winn tally and physically prepared and our horses are prepared they perform to the best of their ability and hopefully get us to that next level. It is one thing to prepare for a regular weekend rodeo but, preparing for the state finals is a big change for some. You're

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not only preparing for 2 or 3 days, you're preparing for a whole week of intense rodeo. Being in Abilene is a lot to take in, you're competing against the best cowboys and cowgirls in the state of Texas and that can put you under a lot of stress.

Region VIII’s, Sissy Winn says, “It’s one of the highlight’s of my year.

This being my senior year, I am really looking forward to it! Repetition is key, it takes a lot of practice when it comes to competing in multiple events. I believe a good mental mind set is the other part of the game. You have to be able to focus under a lot of pressure and stress. That’s what really separates the top winners from the other contestants, blocking everything else out and being able to concentrate on the job they have to do. I am really going to miss high school rodeo, it is one of the best organizations I know.”

Night performances in the coliseum are my favorite performances at

finals. It is a rodeo that every contestant hopes to draw. The building is full of energy, with music playing and the announcer reading your bio, you get a sense of excitement come over you.

Some might call it nerves but either way it’s a great feeling. Hearing your name announced and the crowd cheering you on gives you this rush.

We can’t forget the Special Kids rodeo. If you’ve never been boy are you missing out! This is one of the most rewarding days during the week of finals. For a few hours contestants stop competing and the focus turns to kids. The smiles on their faces says it all. Giving them the feeling that they are number 1 is a feeling like no other.

I wish everyone the best of luck as the season comes closer to ending. Keep your eye on the prize and don’t let anything stand in your way.

“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” ~Vince Lombardi

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student oFFicers

state directors / region oFFicers eddie dyson

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

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President - jake hughes Vice President - megan Wright secretary - hailey bruening

chris starns

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

By emalee hoFFmann– ariat Performance Reporter

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hope you all have been sticking to your resolutions for the year and pursuing your dreams. We would like things to always go our way, but we all go through difficult times and have to persevere through them.

The characteristic that helps make us get through is called mental toughness. Mental toughness is a collection of attributes that allow a person to endure through difficult circumstances and emerge without losing confidence. We could all use a little more, but what does mental toughness entail?

Events in your life don’t usually go how we want them to; such as, making the perfect run to win the round at your region rodeo, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it throw off your game. You are as good as you believe you can be. A way to develop your

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mental toughness is to stop letting your emotions get the best of you. You need to keep your cool in tough situations. You have to learn how to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Sticking through tough times gives you the confidence and belief that you can accomplish and go through whatever life throws at you.

Having mental toughness is also a means to control talking to yourself negatively. You need to turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. Instead of thinking, “This horse is never going to work,” think, “I’ll get this horse figured out, I just need to see, trust, and feel greatness.” Having failure is only a stepping stone to the greatness you’re going to achieve. Play to win instead of fearing that you will make mistakes. We all make mistakes but we grow from them. Program yourself for success because even though you will mess up, that is the only way you can succeed.

One competitor who has showed us his incredible amount of mental toughness is calf roper Cordell Davenport, a senior at Magnolia West High School. At one of our recent rodeos his horse got spooked and as a result he was flagged out. When talking to Cordell he said, “I was pretty frustrated but it’s all a part of rodeo. I’ll just work harder in the practice pen to get the kinks worked out.” Even though things did not work out like Cordell planned he did not let it get him down. He was calm, collected, had a smile on his face, and was ready for the next rodeo. Like Babe Ruth said, “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Don’t give up on your dreams just because they are difficult. Pursue them and have mental toughness.

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

The Importance of Hard Work By brooke

M

boiles– ariat Performance Reporter

any of you may be familiar with the MMA fighter, Coner McGregor, who has a lot more in common with rodeo athletes than some may realize. Coner stated, "There is no talent here. This is hard work. This is an obsession.

Talent does not exist, we are all equals as human beings. You could be anyone if you put in the time. You will reach the top, and that's that. I am not talented, I am obsessed."

I believe the obsession runs deep for many contestants and they crave not only the wins but the progress they make in the practice pin.

That progress was then showcased at one our recent rodeos January 9th. We watched as Parker Fleet won the saddle bronc with a score of 71 while Cimarron Rucker won the bull riding with a score of 76.

Leighton Berry took the saddle bronc win with a score of 71 to later win the team roping with partner Luke Harper laying down a 5.6 second run. In the pole bending we watched one of the other Berry children, Maci Berry, win the event with a flawless 20.3 while in the

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barrel racing Ava Antolik took the win with a 16.6. Madisen Goforth ran a 2.4 to win the breakaway roping and Clint Webster took the lead with a 9.0 in the calf roping. Hadley Butler laid down a beautiful run of 8.4 to take the win in the goat tying, and in the steer wrestling we saw the win go to Tanner Fleet.

We hope to continue to witness the obsession and hard work put towards this sport of rodeo to see each and every one of our contestants improve and reach new levels they have set out to reach.

You are given the same hours in every day as the next per2/13 & 2/14/2016 | Hamilton son is, how you use that time 3/5 & 3/6/2016 | Hamilton | finals to organize your priorities is up you. Hard work never lies.

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DALTON CROSSON

by Catelyn Felts

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!

Congratulations to this month’s Whatakid, Dalton Crosson! Crosson is a proud member of Region IV, and he currently attends Avery High School as a senior. He has been a member of the Texas High School Rodeo Association for three years now and competes in the tie down calf roping.

His partner in this event goes by the name of Turbo, who is a sorrel gelding that Crosson has roped on for the past four years. “The first time I rode him out of the corner of the box, he nearly left me in the dirt,” Crosson said. “He leaves very hard!” However, because of his horse and his involvement in the THSRA, Crosson said he has gained several positive character traits such as determination, and mental strength over the years.

Outside of the arena Crosson is heavily involved in his FFA chapter as he just recently won the FFA Beau Contest and is a member and competition leader for the wildlife team, forestry team, and

forages team. “So far this year we are the Area, District, and Regional Wildlife Champions,” Crosson said. He is also a Beta Club member, and AB honor roll student. Though life can get busy with extracurricular activities and rodeo practice, Crosson simply said he lives his life by the saying, “I have to Git-R-Done, smile and ride out!”

Typically, Crosson starts his day at 5:30 in the morning to workout, get ready for school and feed his horses and calves. “I’m in school until 3:30 p.m., then I saddle my horses and rope when my mom gets home until dark,” Crosson said. He also mentioned how his mom is the person he looks up to most. “She’s always there for me! She let’s out and unties calves for me, helps me with homework, and is always putting my needs before her own.”

Another person Crosson said he looks up to is his roping teacher. Crosson shared one piece of advice his teacher gave him that he has carried with him over time, “He would say, ‘Dalton, just smile and ride out. No matter how the run went, good or bad…’” Crosson said. “I think we all need reminding from time to time how lucky we are to have the opportunity to rodeo. There are so many kids that don’t get the chance to rodeo that would love to do what we do.

We are truly blessed!”

Crosson wanted to thank his Savior, Jesus Christ, for always riding with him, his mom for always being there for him, and Whataburger for their sponsorship of the Texas High School Rodeo Association. “It is such a special honor to be chosen from so many worthy applicants,” Crosson said.

In the future, Crosson plans to attend college and study petroleum engineering. We want to congratulate him on being chosen the Whatakid of the month, and wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors!

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SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT TJHRA TJHRA is a great organization from the Region level all the way to the state finals! Serving as the top level of competition for grades 6-8, TJHRA is the association to join for athletes who love their sport and value good competition.

Help us spread the word to more families about this great association! When you are at other events, make sure parents know that this is an option for their child and tell them a little more about TJHRA. Created in 2004, the NHSRA Junior High Division was established to bring the excitement of the sport to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and to serve as a feeder system into the high school ranks of the Association. Today, all 47 states and provinces that belong to the NHSRA also produce a Junior High Division as well, with over 2,500 members in total now competing. Junior High Division students compete in a variety of events, including Barrel Racing, Pole Bending,

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Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Chute Dogging, Team Roping, Ribbon Roping, Bareback Steer Riding, Saddle Bronc Steer Riding and Junior Bull Riding.

Each summer, the "best of the best" from each state and province qualify for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo.

Approximately 900 competitors show off their talents in the event and compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes. Since the first Junior High Finals was held in 2005, Gallup, New Mexico has served as the host site.

How to Join: Want to know how to join the TJHRA? Simply contact Anne Dollery or Region secretary for more information. A list of secretaries and directors may be in the Junior High Section of this newspaper. You can also go to www.tjhra.org or visit their facebook page.

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e are excited to announce TJHRA’s new sponsorship partner for the Texas State Junior High Finals with TotalTeamRoping.com. TTR is owned by Bret Beach, Clay O’ Brien Cooper, Cesar de la Cruz, and Charles Pogue, with proven experience with 50 NFR qualifications among the four of them. This is a family oriented company with a professional rodeo background.

TTR was created from an idea that came about from teaching others to team rope and improve their skills. The owners wanted to create a new concept of teaching available for people who do not have access to qualified instructors and to put a group of guys together that are expert instructors. Each of these instructors began their careers competing in youth rodeo such as junior rodeos and high school rodeo.

TTR is a proven concept for example last year, the TJHRA State Champion Heeler, Jesse Hines, took lessons from TTR instructor Bret Beach and learned from TTR instructional videos.

TTR will benefit TJHRA contestants because by joining TotalTeamRoping.com they will have the opportunity to send questions and videos to these top, professional instructors through TTR and get one on one time and feedback that will improve their roping. This is an invaluable experience to have access to these professional team ropers directly from their home or on the road.

TTR consists of over 1,500 instructional videos that breaks down and focuses on the specifics of team roping. To watch a sample of what the website is about, you can watch TTR on RFDTV every Friday at 1:30 PM CST and 9:30 PM CST. Thank you TotalTeamRoping.com for your support of the Texas Junior High State Finals!

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Texas Junior High Rodeo Association News

Region II: Hard Workers Make Our Region Great!

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by Kelly Wood, Region II TJHRA Secretary

any blessings to each of you this new year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the great Region 2 for allowing me to serve as their secretary last fall. It was a successful fall due to the many hard working adults in the region. We have a wonderful president, Shay Good and an equally great Vice President, Kenny Stewart. They are so easy to work with and always willing to help make things easy as possible. They handle difficult situations with a pleasant attitude.

Thank you guys. The arena is handled by a very pleasant Brent Charlesworth. He not only handles the arena in a business like manner but provides us with the best stock for our youth.

On top of all that he has two very talented

daughters that he needs to be there for. Emilee Charlesworth represented the state of Texas and our region with all her talent at the NFR. She does her trick riding off her roping horse.

So we do have a great region with lots of talent and hard working youth and adults.

I would also like to thank Brandi Richards for her work ordering and organizing all the awards. Rachel Baize puts her talents together putting our banquet together. We have so many that work hard behind the scenes to make all work smoothly. I can’t name each one but I thank you for your work. The region works smoothly because each one helps to build it up for the good of the youth.

Good luck to each contestant!!!

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PRESIDENT Brad Crone VICE PRESIDENT TONY LACINA

DELEGATE JOHN ATKINSON 979-482-2018

DELEGATE BRENT CHARLESWORTH

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DELEGATE CINDY CLAYTON

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DELEGATE AMANDA GORHAM

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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

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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

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Region IV DAVE CLARK MATT INGLE

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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

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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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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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