Rachael Martin

2023 ITLA Queen

Hey y ’all my name is Rachael Martin I am the 2023 Miss ITLA Queen I am a senior in high school from North Carolina and a member of NETLA & ITLA. I love Jesus, family, animals, & kids. I have had the best time representing the ITLA this year and I’m looking forward to all the new experiences yet to come. It has been wonderful to teach others about Texas Longhorns and agriculture while meeting so many new people along this journey Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to represent the breed we love through this special position.

1 Timothy 4:12

WHAT'S NEW

Hey Y’all.

It has been a busy few weeks for me and one of these busy events was our first NETLA (North East Texas Longhorn Association) Youth & Open show. It was great to be back in the show ring working as one with the animals. So far this year, I am showing M7 High Caliber, my senior heifer, and LVR Sun Seared, my bull. Overall, both did really good, and it was so amazing to have the longhorn fam cheering me on all the while. It is such a blessing to have everyone supporting & helping each other even though we are competing. That’s what makes the Longhorn family set apart from the rest! Special shoutout to Evelyn, who was my good luck charm the whole time. Thanks for all the encouragement you guys, it means a lot. It was so nice to finally see other ITLA youth and get to reconnect both inside and outside the show ring. Thanks especially to Jade who gave us some helpful tips for showmanship, & Wyatt who helped keep the show on track. It was greatly appreciated. Also, a big thanks to Liz for helping me with my bull. NETLA team, your awards and youth support were fantastic & it was definitely a special, memorable show.

Can’t wait to see everyone at the next event!

God Bless,Rachael

Martin

Psalm 36:10 - “O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.”