Winning Youngsters

Sierra County Wins at Arizona National Livestock Show

Prepared Public Speaking- None of these young ladies were top three, but competed very well as mid schoolers against some high school and possibly even collegiate level speakers:

(l to r) Elaina Mays, Shayly Cummings, Cayden Diamond

Sierra County Junior Livestock Judging Teams

Team 1 Junior Division placed 4th in that division. Members of the teams were Elaina Mays, Cole Boone, Hayli Bagwell, Adan Marta

(l to r) Cole Boone, Elaina Mays, Adan Marta, Reece Diamond. Makenna Woods, Cayden Diamond and Hayli Bagwell.

Arizona National Horse Judging Contest Winners

This group of youngsters represented the New Mexico Palomino Youth Association well at the Arizona National Horse Judging and Skillathon in December. (L-R) Samantha Gibson, Peyton Berretta, Haxton Haynes, Holt Haynes, John Turner, Macey Martinez, Denny Turner, Jenna Mendez, and Belita Martinez.

Hot Springs Rodeo Association held their annual awards banquet on January 21, 2022. The Association is based in Sierra County and includes children ages 3 to 18 from all over Southern New Mexico. There is lead-line for ages 6 and under plus roping and speed events for various age groups 6 to18. Points are averaged from six different rodeos through the summer and range from saddle blankets to saddles and rifles. Special thanks to all who help make it possible. And THANK YOU to H3 Leather and Bar TL Leather for the amazing prizes this year! ▫