BRAYSON MCMILLIAN OF REGION VIII

by Hannah Watts

Congratulations to the Whatakid of the month, Brayson Mcmillian! This 13-year-old from Utopia, Texas (Region 8) is an all-around amazing young man. Since the age of four years old, he has been riding horses and with an arsenal of horses, Brayson competes in team roping, tie-down roping, breakaway, and ribbon roping.

Brayson has traveled to different rodeos and won numerous buckles and spurs throughout his rodeo career. Some of his favorite rodeos he has competed in are Sabinal Youth Rodeo Association, Dimmitt County Junior Rodeo Association, Uvalde Rodeo Series, and Utopia Rodeo Series. However, his favorite rodeo to compete in thus far has been the Youth Rodeo at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.

He rides four different horses, a buckskin named Buck, a gray named Smoke, a sorrel named Okie, and lastly Mighty Man another sorrel. While talking about his posse of horses Brayson mentioned Okie was the CPRA Horse of the Year in the past. Each of his horses has a different personality, “Buck is as laid back as they come, Okie is amped up and ready at all times, Smoke is calm until it’s time and then he is ready.”, said Brayson.

Brayson has been known to be a very respectful and sweet young man. He is loved by his teachers, coaches, and peers. Not only has this exceptional young man excelled in the arena, but outside as well.

When asked what is his motto in life Brayson replied “treat others the way you wish to be treated.”. He stated that his saying has stuck with him forever, and he tries to live by it.

Additionally, Brayson has been The Student of the Month at Utopia ISD and is an honor roll student. He is also on the Performance Pony Team, the Smarty Young Pro Team, and the Gritty Team.

Brayson takes his education very seriously. He mentioned that his favorite subject in school is math and his favorite teacher is Mrs.Clark. Brayson.

He stated his heroes have had a huge impact on his life. Brayson has three heroes, his mother, father, and of course the legendary Boots O’Neal.

On school days Brayson says he gets up, gets dressed, and tends to his horses and calves, with his dog Bailey, then heads to school. After the school day is over Brayson heads home to practice his different rodeo events. Brayson says “when you’re not practicing someone else is.”

While keeping up with his school work, and making time to practice for all of his events, Brayson takes time out of his busy schedule to volunteer at his church each week. Brayson takes part in other extracurricular activities, as well. Such as U.I.L track, shows horses, and photography through 4-H.

Although he has a passion for rodeo, Brayson said his hobbies were hunting, fishing, antique hunting, and eating medium-rare steak.

After High School, Brayson plans to attend Tarleton State University, in Stephenville, Texas in the future. “It is such an honor to be the Whatakid of the month for Region 8,” said Brayson.

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