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REGION II
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JOE RICHARDS
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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - MADALYN RICHARDS VICE PRESIDENT - EMMA KENT SECRETARY - ALLISON VAUGHN
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SECRETARY - JODY MCELROY
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STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS CASEY BAIZE
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PERFORMANCE REPORT
By JACOB WALTERS – Performance Reporter
Spring is almost upon us here in Texas, and in Region II contestants are preparing themselves for our second semester of rodeos in a variety of ways. Take the word preparation, the importance that lies behind this word is truly astronomical. To quote Alan Armstrong, “Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” I spoke with a few Region 2 contestants to see just how they were preparing for the tough competition coming this spring.
Lane Reed, a three event cowboy from Clint, Texas, is going the extra mile to ensure that he is the best physical shape he can be for the upcoming rodeos by going to the gym everyday and eating right. As for his equine partners, Lane says that when he does not have time to exercise or practice on them he puts them on a walker. While these two things are sure to help immensely, Lane has gone even further in his preparation by sharpening up his mental game. He tells us, “I put every run together in the practice pen as if I was at the rodeo. I am also reading a book called Psycho Cybernetics that is supposed to help you mentally.”
Allison Vaughn from Christoval, Texas is an excellent competitor both in and out of the rodeo arena as she is a state qualifier in both cross country and track, and is a member of Christoval’s very successful Basketball program. Becoming such an accomplished athlete does not happen by accident. “As a student athlete, the physical preparation is already implemented into my daily life,” Allison tells us, “Being involved in cross country, basketball, and track keeps me physically active which all bleeds over into the sport of rodeo.” While this amount of preparation is impressive, it is definitely not the extent of it. Her mental preparation is also significant to her success as an athlete. Allie finds confidence in repetition. “I constantly remind myself to picture the perfect run, and in the practice pen I mentally engage in what I am doing so that when it comes to the rodeo it’s just like the practice pen,” she says, “I believe the root of a good mental game comes from confidence, and you earn confidence from the work you put in during practice.”
Riley Jenkins is a team roper and tie down roper from Big Spring, Texas and his physical preparation differs from the conventional methods of staying in shape. He tells us, “Time in the practice pen helps a ton, but I get most of my conditioning from tying from the post and hauling hay, since we have a hay company.” Riley also ensures his horses are working sharp by logging them, doing a little practicing on them, and exercising them in the wheatfield next to his house. Riley also takes his mental game very seriously. He says, “I run the same calf over and over again in my head on the drive to wherever we’re going, and visualize what needs to be done before I ever set foot in the arena. I believe that the roping can be won before you even get on your horse, it’s just about not getting flustered or ahead of yourself.”
As you can see, each and every person prepares a little bit differently for the rodeo. Whether they hit the gym every morning, or stack hay every afternoon, whether you make 20 runs a day on your horse or just exercise them and train a little, whether you keep your plan relaxed and simple or plan every little step, we all have something that works for us. Region Two’s spring rodeos are right around the corner, starting back on March ninth. So with spring rodeo upon us and State Finals just a few short months away, ask yourself, “ What am I doing to make sure I’m ready?” I’ll leave you with my personal favorite quote, “Winning happens when an overwhelming amount of preparation meets a single moment of opportunity.” Good luck and God bless.
ALLISON VAUGH
PREPARATION
RILEY JENKINS LANE REED
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Caleb Smidt Calf Roper/Team Roper 2018/2015 PRCA World Champion Calf Roper 7-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier/ PRCA Rookie of the Year 2010 NIRA All Around & Reserve Champion Calf Roper – WCJC Trey Benton Bull Riding 2017 PRCA Reserve World Champion Bull Rider 6-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier 2012 NIRA CNFR – 4th in Bull Riding – WCJC Taylor Broussard 2019 WNFR Bareback Riding Qualifier Bradley Harter Saddle Bronc Riding 11-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier/ CNFR Qualifier 2-time NIRA Southern Region All-Around Champion Cade Goodman Steer Wrestling 2015 NIRA Southern Region Champion 2014 NIRA National Champion Reid Barker Bull Riding 2-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier 2012 NIRA CNFR Qualifier Douglas Duncan Bull Riding 6-time PBR World Finals Qualifier 2-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier Justin Hendrick Team Roping Heeler 2009 PRCA Rookie of the Year 2006 NIRA South Region Champion/ CNFR Qualifier Matt Prichard Calf Roper 2006 NIRA National Champion/ CNFR Qualifier
D.J. Domangue Bull Riding 3-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier/ CNFR Qualifier Stephanie Jacks Goat Tying 2005 NIRA National Champion 2004 Southern Region Champion/ CNFR Qualifier
Justin Mass Calf Roping 8-time PRCA WNFR Qualifier/ CNFR Qualifier
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College rodeo tips
from thsra alumni
SONORA SCHUENEMAN Texas Aggie Rodeo Team
“Explore your options. There is nothing saying you have to go to a certain college or get a specific degree; be open minded about the experience. Go tour schools, meet various coaches and professors, get to know the current team. Ask if you can come practice, there isn’t a coach that will tell you “no.” Test out the waters and see if you mesh before you commit. It’s only 4 years of your life, but it dictates your future. Choose a school that inspires you to achieve great things and surround yourself with a team of people who want to see you be successful!”
JACK WRIGHT Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford
“My first semester I was really just kind of getting my feet wet.
My college rodeo experience has not been normal, but I don’t think anything has been normal for anyone lately. I’m grateful for the camaraderie of our team, making new friends, and getting to live in and experience a different part of the country. It’s totally different from high school rodeo, but great in its own right.
I would suggest really getting to know your coach beforehand. See if you’re comfortable with their way of doing things. Visit more than once, talk to alumni if you can. I had pretty much verbally committed to another school, but after I got to know my coach, and the first time I visited Weatherford and the campus, I just really felt in my gut like I was home and it was where I belonged. Can’t wait to get rolling with this semester! And I want to add a big thanks to THSRA for the great scholarship opportunities they provide. It’s part of why I’m able to go to school.”
The Trinity Valley Community College Rodeo Team allows students who are involved in the sport of rodeo to continue the pursuit of their rodeo goals while achieving sound academic goals. We offer competition opportunities on men’s and women’s teams under the guidance of a full-time coach. The TVCC Rodeo Team also:
H Encourages rodeo athletes
to excel in their academics, as well as athletics
H Provides programs and
activities that enhance a student's learning, growth and development
H Provides rodeo scholarships H Provides practice facilities for
both rough stock and men’s and women’s timed events
H Maintains our own weight room
and has Mighty Broncy and a Heelomatic for practice
H Provides travel money H Small team size allows for
