REGION IV

870.584.2308 • tbbraden@earthlink.net

DAVID SCHRECK

209 Sarah Way • Murphy, TX 75094 214.403.5606 • dschreck@intelemedia.com

STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - BRYLEE BRADEN VICE PRESIDENT - MAKENZIE MAYES SECRETARY - DIXIE TABB

makins1@yahoo.com • 904.368.9390

SECRETARY - TINA BRADEN

PO Box 549 • Horatio, AR 71842 870.832.3149 • tbbraden@earthlink.net

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS MICHAEL AKINS

2449 West Line Road • Whitesboro, TX 76273 904.368.9390 makins1@yahoo.com •

DR. TANDY FREEMAN

PERFORMANCE REPORT

By Lilly Eakes – Performance Reporter

Let’s get to know our region 4 secretary! Mrs. Tina Braden has been with us for thirteen years, 5 of those being our secretary. She has been with Region IV since her oldest son was a freshman in highschool. Mrs. Braden lives in Horatio, Arkansas and teaches Algebra 2 at DeQueen High school. She earned her bachelors degree from Southern Arkansas University and Masters degree from Texas A&M Texarkana. Mrs. Braden and her husband, Barry Braden, have three kids and rodeo is a family lifestyle. Mr. and Mrs Braden rodeoed in college and each of their kids still compete. As if a full time job, three kids, being rodeo secretary doesn’t keep her busy enough she runs a t-shirt business and does gorgeous beadwork on the side.

Mrs. Braden’s favorite thing about highschool rodeo is that she gets to meet new people and see all of her kids compete . She would like to tell our members and their families, “to be more involved with our region and help out at the state level. Do what you can because it takes dedication, people, and lots of time to make the events work.” We are very fortunate to have Mrs. Braden as our secretary! On region weekends you can find her in the office from sun up, to well after sun down. She makes sure each contestant is taken care of, and works diligently with our state office to make sure that Region IV is run smoothly.

STUDENT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT:

Dixie Tabb, our high school student Secretary, has been a member of Region IV for four years. Her favorite memory from THSRA is State 2020, when she won the title of Miss TJHRA princess, and Reserve Average champion. This allowed her to make it to Nationals with Clayton Jones in the ribbon roping. Dixie Competes in Poles and Barrels at region IV. A horse that took Dixie to the next level is Chex. Chex was Dixie's step up horse. “She showed me how to really hustle, and what it was like to win.” Dixie believes

GETTING TO KNOW

Region IV Secretary, Mrs. Tina Braden

THE BRADEN FAMILY

that she wouldn't be the rider or person she is today if it wasn't for chex.

Brylee Braden, our high school student President, has been a member of Region IV for five years. Brylee competes in barrels, poles, and breakaway. When she graduates she wants to go to Weatherford College to get a degree, and then get her Real Estate license. Brylee’s calf horse “Paint”, is who brought her to another level in rodeo. Brylee even said that “ He is the reason I compete at the level I do today”

Makenzie Mayes, our high school student Vice President has been a member ofRegion IV for six years. One of her favorite memories is when her school basketball coach, and friends would come to watch and cheer her on. Mackenzie's favorite non rodeo memory is “being a part of the Lady Raiders Varsity basketball team, and making or “Margret,” is a 13 year old mare that Makenzie’s 3A State Playoffs at the grandma, Nancy Mayes raised and trained. “Margaret Alamo Dome as a soph- has taught me dedication, hard work, and has forced me BRYLEE BRADEN omore!” “Flamenflit” to be a better rider.” photo by Jennings

MAKENZIE MAYES photo by Jennings