Performance Report: Region VIII Giving Back!
One of my favorite things to do is to give back to people in need! Through THSRA, I have been able to participate in so many different community service activities each year. This year our region stepped out of the box and found a few new projects to take on! Our first community service activity included collecting all kinds of books to give to kids in a children’s shelter and to people in the local detention center. The Region VIII members really stepped up for this project!

Performance Report: Fast Feet
One thing that can improve a horse’s performance drastically in the rodeo arena is having a good shoeing job. Having your horse’s feet in good condition, whether they are shod or barefoot, helps ensure they are able to move correctly and well. It is important when you are thinking about having your horse’s feet done, that you choose a good farrier to get the job done. A good farrier can make a world of difference in the way your horse performs, but a less skilled farrier ca

Whataburger's Whatakid: Sterling White of Region I
Congratulations to the Whatakid of the month, Sterling White! The Happy, Texas native is a competitor in the tiedown roping and team roping in Region 1. He has been a member of the Texas High School Rodeo Association all four years of his high school career, and he competed in the junior high division three years before that. Throughout his time competing in rodeos and being a member of the THSRA, Sterling said he has learned to better manage his time and improve his self-mot

Rodeo Coach Q&A
Top rodeo coaches give advice on what high school rodeo members need to know about college rodeo. 1. WHAT ARE THE 3 BIGGEST FACTORS A HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ATHLETE SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A SCHOOL WITH A RODEO PROGRAM? - Dr. Al Wagner, Texas A&M University Rodeo Coach They should consider: academics, reputation of the program, scholarship help available and the facilities. - Mark Eakin, Tarleton State University Head Rodeo Coach Find a school that they truly love, find the
McCoy's Farm & Ranch Family: The Rawlinson/Mazoch Family of Region VII
Congratulations to this month’s Farm and Ranch Family, the Rawlinson’s/Mazoch’s! Clint and Dee Rawlinson and their children Emorie, Kolton, Kirby and Kuade Mazoch own and operate a few businesses including Rocking 7 Cattle, LLC; Rawlinson Cattle Company, LLC; Pyramid Cattle and IU Cattle. With so much going on, its obvious all hands must be on deck. “You could say everyone in our family and extended family has their part in this business,” Dee explained. In addition to the im
