REGION III

13196 Burns Branch Rd • Krum, Texas 776249 940.255.0738 • dshelton@rdoequipment.com

DALE SNOW

467 Gilbert Rd • Nocona, Texas 76255

940.841.1403 • dsnow@qualitytransferservices.com

STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - DUSTIN MONTGOMERY VICE PRESIDENT - GRACIE GAMBINO SECRETARY - LARAMIE DEARING

PRESIDENT - ERIC HUSTON

PO Box 945 • Decatur, TX 76234 817.368.0159 • ehuston1972@gmail.com

SECRETARY - KELLEY WILLIAMS

7217 Denver City Dr. • Fort Worth, Texas 76179 817.706.8236• redhotregion3@gmail.com

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS ERIC HUSTON

PO Box 945 • Decatur, Texas 76234 817.368.0159 • ehuston1972@gmail.com

PERFORMANCE REPORT

By GEORGIA SHIELDS – Performance Reporter

As region 3 competitors were making last minute preparations for the finals, the Thursday before they were to start, prayers were called for one of our fellow competitors. Cade Walker had an accident in the practice pen, that eventually sent him to Cooks Hospital, and is still there currently. The accident was a pretty bad one, in which Cade is fighting daily to regain the basics of living. On Facebook Shannon Walker, Cade’s mother, has called this event “Cade Walker’s Marathon” if you would like to follow.

The accident put Cade in a situation where it was pretty much touch and go for a while. Cade has more fight, heart and try then most people; being the competitor that he is, has steadily fought each day. Though not all days are good, Cade continues to make strides every day, be they small, or large. Please keep in mind that this accident has been almost two months ago, Cade is just now starting to walk and get out of bed. I do not know all of the information about Cade’s rehabilitation, but the information that I read or hear about him is positive.

Please keep Cade and his family in your thoughts and prayers. I would like to take this opportunity to pass on some thoughts that I have taken from this experience, and maybe in reflection it might help you as well. When hearing about the accident, I felt helpless for Cade and his family. The event was completely out of my control. What was in control, was my feelings, my thoughts, and efforts towards others. This accident was eye opening for kids, parents, and friends as a whole. In one brief moment, life changes. After reflection, I have come to this conclusion. Live life, enjoy life. Make a positive difference in someone else’s life, day, or week. I have to roll

CADE WALKER’S MARATHON

DYLAN HANCOCK & CLAYTON HUSTON

photo by Jennings

with the punches, and get up and figure out how to overcome obstacles with a purpose. If I want to accomplish something, go out and try to accomplish it. If I fail, I did not fail, I simply gained life experiences that I will be able to use and cherish forever.

I had the chance to interview Acey Pinkston, Region 3 girls All Around champion, on what she planned to do after High School. She plans on going to Tarleton State University on a rodeo scholarship to continue her academic and rodeo career. While at Tarleton, she will be pursuing a business degree and compete for the rodeo team in the NIRA as well as the PRCA. Acey also ended the year at Region 3 fifth in the goat tying, tied for first in the barrels, third in girls cutting, and seventh for the girls breakaway. I was unable to get in touch with Dylan Handcock to interview our boys All Around champion, but he as well had a good region finals. He was team roping champion with his partner Clayton Huston, was reserve in steer wrestling, and was the year end tie down champion.

ACEY PINKSTON

photo by Jennings