High School Rodeo

Cowgirls rule the day at early FFA event
[Jul. 14, 2008] More than 60 cowgirls flocked to the equestrian center with their spurs and lassos, eager to compete in this year's rodeo portion of the Texas FFA Convention, which Lubbock is hosting this week.

Competing in rodeo takes responsibility, commitment
[Jul. 11, 2008] D.J. Dickinson doesnt give much reaction when he hears that rodeo -- bull riding in particular -- looks like it would be one of the more dangerous sports to participate in.

Wrangler Junior High Rodeo Finals
[Jul. 5, 2008] The Wrangler Junior High Finals will begin with contestants check in June 27th and end July 5th. This link will give you the stories being written about these great young competitors.

Superior rodeo star readies for State competition
[Jun. 26, 2008] When the rodeo cowboys and cowgirls show up for the start of Nebraska's State High School Rodeo, they know it will take a "superior" effort to finish in the top 4 and make the national tournament next month.

Hustontown Girl To Compete In National Rodeo Action
[Jun. 26, 2008] Dakotah Bruce making her mark in PA High School Rodeo Association...

Pennsylvania - After making a lasting impression within the ranks of fellow competitors in the Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association, a Hustontown girl is striking out to leave her mark on a national level next month at the 60th annual National High School Finals Rodeo.

Rodeo season starts this weekend
[Jun. 24, 2008] Fans - or people who wonder if they might be fans - can see the state’s top high school competitors this week, the top professionals in the sport a week later - and the following week it's kids from about 8 up through high school. It may be the most intense three weeks of rodeo at all levels found anywhere.

Donnie Martin - Bullfighter Seriously Injured
[Jun. 23, 2008] Donnie Martin, Bullfighter from Cottonwood California, was seriously injured last weekend at the California High School State Finals, in Bishop,Ca...He is in the hospital in Reno, Nevada with a very bad brain injury. He is in critical condition, but stable.

High school contests set in Gonzales
[Jun. 16, 2008] Cindy's note - This story is repeated in every state in America. What is so sad about this is that in most states the school fans are not there like they are for other sports and these young athletes deserve more support from schools and fans!

High school rodeo preparations in full swing
[Jun. 16, 2008] FARMINGTON — Picture the influx to McGee Park of about 1,500 young rodeo competitors, 2,000 horses, event stock and families from 40 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia. Now picture the logistics necessary to ready the facility to accommodate the large group of competitors, spectators and livestock for the July 20-26 event.

Queen contest leads into rodeo action
[Jun. 14, 2008] Lauren Graham could easily lament in song "the troubles I've seen" about her experiences as the Texas High School Rodeo Association Queen for 2007-08.

Rodeo: Tech coach Guay tough competitor in his day
[Jun. 14, 2008] When I first met Texas Tech rodeo coach Chris Guay, he busted a tough bronc at the 1986 College National Finals Rodeo in Bozeman, Mont.

Todd Crase Selected for Iowa High School Rodeo Hall of Fame
[Jun. 14, 2008] Robert Todd Crase, known to all as Todd, will be inducted into the Iowa High School Rodeo Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 15th. The induction ceremony will be a part of the Iowa High School Rodeo State Finals in Fort Madison, Iowa. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Second go gets started at state rodeo finals
[Jun. 13, 2008] Thursday's opening two perfomances of the second go of the Idaho High School Rodeo Finals are in the books at the Bannock County Fairgrounds in Pocatello, and the strong performances of several locals put them into contention.

State high school rodeo rides into Lamar-Dixon Expo Center next week
[Jun. 13, 2008] The Louisiana High School Rodeo Association will hold the Dodge 59th Annual Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo and Trade Show June 15-23 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.