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REGION VII
SCOTT SHOOK
5750 FM 360 • Needville, Texas 77461 713.851.9553 • sshook@troyconstruction.com
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DAN SIMPTON
24543 SH 6 • Navasota, Texas 77868 936.870.5779 • dansimpton@yahoo.com
STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - KERA LAMB VICE PRESIDENT - CARLI RAWLINSON SECRETARY - PAISLEY PIERCE
SCOTT SHOOK
5750 FM 360 • Needville, Texas 77461 713.851.9553 • sshook@troyconstruction.com
SECRETARY - NENA BOETTCHER
PO Box 833 • East Bernard, Texas 77435 281.468.8973 • region7thsra@gmail.com
STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS AMBER BASS
6808 Cedar Hill Road • Brenham, Texas 77833 979.851.9553 amberbass@greatertexasfoundation.org
PERFORMANCE REPORT
By JAYCI LEE BYLER – Performance Reporter
Our Region VII has a family atmosphere. We gather for dinner at each other’s trailers in the evening to relax and have a few laughs and share in each other’s lives. During the day, we’re like a well-oiled machine. Parents jumping in to push calves, set poles, sort cattle, open gates, take off ropes at the striping chute, or fix a broken headstall. These examples are just a few qualities that our parents set for us. We learn leadership, kindness, thoughtfulness, determination, compassion, and hard work. Rodeo is not just a sport it’s a way of life, it prepares us for our future. Lessons we take away from our time spent together will impact us forever.
The closing of the 2021-22 region year brought heavy competition in each event for High school and Junior high. Saturday was a day full of brutal competition for the region. Each contestant dug deep to end the year out strong. Then the night brought a whole new air into the atmosphere, the contestants began getting dressed up for a night full of sparkling dresses and sports coats. As limos, trucks, and cars pulled up to the purple car-
RODEO: A WAY OF LIFE
pet the contestants embarked into a magical Mardi Gras themed event center. The glamorous prom and dance were directed by Jenney Kenney, Gena Brent, Susan Johnson, Tracy Ehlinger, and several other parents. The night ended with great memories, as well as the announcement of the Junior High Prince Cash Fortenberry and Princess Kaitlyn Torres, and High school Prom King Nick Achille and Queen Jayci Byler. Sunday kicked off our final performance. As each event concluded, our dutiful region secretary, Nena Boettcher, PROM QUEEN & PROM KING: JAYCI BYLER & NICK ACHILLE tallied the points in record time and announced our champions and state qualifiers. This kicked off the excitement to fill out state packets, get sized for region shirts, and jackets. Region VII contestants made memories with friends that will forever be ingrained in their lives. The seniors who closed this chapter are
Nick Achille, Jayci Byler, Cody Belle Cater, Hadley Harris, Grant Davis, Samantha Perko, Cody Shedd, Preston Peay, Gene Ratliff, Reagan Goudeau, Makinzy Kneip, Meirabella Rouane, Brody Frankum, Kristina Ribbeck, Wyatt Clifton, Emma England, Broden Garcia, Brianna Garza, Rodney Jackson, Katy Lanier, Seely Metting, Jayden Moore, Rylee Reina, and Wesley Zappe. THANKING OUR HARD WORKING SECRETARY, NENA BOETTCHER
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FAQ’s asked by insureds and answered by agents…
Q: HOW DO I GET A QUOTE?
A: To get a equine insurance quote we need the name, age, & value of your horse.
Q: WHAT IF MY HORSE IS WORTH MORE THAN I PAID FOR HIM?
A: We can justify value by including earnings and training fees along side your purchase price to insure your horse for what he’s worth.
Q: WHAT DOES IT COST?
A: Rates increase when a horse turns 16, but a ballpark figure for a full mortality policy on any horse 15 or younger is about $320 for $10K in coverage.
Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE TO MAKE A CLAIM?
A: We have an in house claims department that will take your call 24 hours a day. You’ll only speak to one of three people at any time. You will receive a claims card in your policy that we always suggest you screenshot to your phone.
Q: WHAT DOES IT EVEN COVER?
A: A full mortality policy will cover your horse for death, theft, and $5000 in emergency colic surgery coverage. We also have medical coverage that will help with costs of non routine vet work at any licensed vet of your choice. Essentially, we offer a life insurance policy for your horse that you can add some health insurance coverage on top of.
Q: HOW DO I GET A POLICY?
A: We can email over the 2 short forms we need filled out. It’s basic info like your name and address, some history on your horse, and your signature. Once we have it back and all looks good, we can bind coverage the same day and you’ll receive an invoice in the mail.
Q: DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT ALL AT ONCE?
A: No. We have a few different payment options that we offer- you can pick which one works best for you.
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET PAID IN A CLAIM SITUATION?
A: Our claims department works quick. As long as we have all the info we need from you and your vet, claim checks are typically mailed in 12 business days.
Thoughts from an Agent Equine insurance doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. If you have 6+ head, it can get pricey, no doubt. I always suggest insuring each horse for what you can afford and getting that emergency colic surgery coverage free of charge. A colic horse is scary and inconvenient, but paying for the surgery is a burden that your insurance can carry. Get with an agent today, visit about the horses in your barn and let them know your budget.. we will find a policy that works best for your family.
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REGION VII’S JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONS AND STATE QUALIFIERS
All Around Cowgirl: Kaitlyn Torres; Rookie: Braylee Albarado All Around Cowboy: Lane Leopold; Rookie: Slade Seay
Girls Goat Tying Champion: Kami Klepac Other Qualifiers: Brooklyn Hopkins, Hannah Willis, Kaitlyn Torres, Avery Davis, Miley Simpton, Haley Tullos, Braylee Albarado, Kaylor Carriger, Maci Cook.
Team Roping Champions: Cash Cockrum & Jacob Stansbury Other Qualifier: Hudson Hermes & Lane Leopold, Bryce Ehlinger, & Kaitlyn Torres, Riley Beyer & Blayne Harkness, Cash Fortenberry & Colt Munoz, Rhyder Guerrero & Logan Wallace, Tyler Flores & Randen Zuniga, Rhyder Rosipal & Ace Outhier, Brody Metting & Gunner Rutherford, Brant Frankum & Jett Garrett.
Ribbon Roping Champions: Hudson Hermes & Miley Simpton Other Qualifiers: Lane Leopold & Bailey Morrow, Bryce Ehlinger & Kaitlyn Torres, Grace Bull & Rhyder Rosipal, Brooklyn Hopkins & Jacob Stansbury, Braylee Albarado & Kace Tullos, Jett Garrett & Autumn Villarreal, Maci Cook & Layden Wynn, Kami Klepac & Ace Outhier, Calli Clayton & Cash Cockrum.
Girls Breakaway Champion: (Split 1st & 2nd) Randi Navarro & Kaitlyn Torres Other Qualifiers: Hannah Willis, Bailey Morrow, Peyton Bailey, Brinlee Feril, Brooklyn Hopkins, Kami Klepac, Braylee Albarado, Kaylor Carriger.
TREVOR BENTLEY: REGION VII MOST IMPROVED AWARD
Boys Breakaway Champion: Rhyder Rosipal Other Qualifiers: Ace Outhier, Ryan Ehlinger, Cash Cockrum, Ace Avelar, Colt Munoz, Trevor Brentley, Logan Wallace, Jett Garrett, Brody Sandoval.
Tiedown Roping Champion: Hudson Hermes Other Qualifiers: Jacob Stansbury, Bryce Ehlinger, Lane Leopold, Layden Wynn, Kace Tullos, Bryce Johnson, Gunner Rutherford, Cash Fortenberry.
Pole Bending Champion: Maci Cook Other Qualifiers: Sarah Mills, Calli Clayton, Elizabeth Ivey, Autumn Chute Dogging Champion: Lane Leopold Other Qualifiers: Jacob Stansbury, Hudson Hermes, Darius Armstead, Bryce Ehlinger, Connor Bounds, Trevor Bentley, Cash Fortenberry, Tate Heard.
Bull Riding Champion: Slade Seay Other Qualifiers: Justin Burke, Lane Leopold, Bryce Ehlinger.
Boys Goat Tying Champion: Bryce Ehlinger Other Qualifiers: Rhyder Rosipal, Jacob Stansbury, Lane Leopold, Bryce Johnson, Slade Seay, Kace Tullos, Ryan Ehlinger, Connor Bounds, Ace Avelar.
Barrel Racing Champion: Kami Klepac Other Qualifiers: Braylee Albarado, Maci Cook, Taylor Robeson, Adyson Miller, Calli Clayton, Tatum Villarreal, Hannah Willis, Brinlee Feril, Bailey Morrow.
REGION VII’S HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS AND STATE QUALIFIERS
All Around Cowgirl: Jayci Byler; Rookie: Kacey Bass All Around Cowboy: Colin Fox; Rookie: Holden Weaver
Team roping Champions: Braxton Baranowski & Dane Knocke Other Qualifiers: Landon Eller & JT Garcia, Treston Canales & Cody Shedd, Nick Achille & Colin Fox, Hannah Bass & Hailey Hass, Dillon Mellado & Jayden Moore, Cade Muegge & Preston Peay, Wyatt Clifton & Brianna Garza, Brody Frankum & Coy Frankum, Richard Flores & Seely Metting.
Barrel Racing Champion: Jayci Byler Other Qualifiers: Kacey Bass, Trinity Smith, Blair Ralston, Emma Hayden, Ceily Simpton, Taryn Tiffee, Hailey Hass, Emily Askew, Kinley Shook.
Steer Wrestling Champion: Preston Peay Other Qualifiers: Colin Fox, Blaze Byler, Grant Davis, Rodney Jackson.
Goat Tying Champion: Kinley Shook Other Qualifiers: Ceily Simpton, Cody Belle Cater, Jayci Byler, Braxtyn Sitka, Morgan Culpepper, Conley Harris, Kaki Seay, Payton Tulloch, Blair Ralston.
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