News/Updates
National Finals Contestants:
Some things you might like to know about Farmington, New Mexico! - We were out there in 2003 and some people wanted some insight as to what to expect.
If you have any questions call Jon or Lisa
@ 989-561-2316 - We will have a meeting once we all get out there.
We are going to be holding a couple fund raisers and we need parents to help - Please contact one of the board of directors if you are willing to help and they will explain. The fund raisers will be held in the Grand Rapids Area.
Dates:
May 28, 29, 30, 31
June 18, 19, 20, 21
June 25, 26, 27, 28
July 9, 10, 11, 12
Congratulations to:
Kayce Lang-Prom Queen and Dustin Stickler-Prom King
Katie Jonaitis Top Wreath Sales
Emily Hill 2nd Top Wreath Sales
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The Board of Directors would like to ask every member to submit at least 10 names of potential award sponsors. We would like to get the letters out as soon as possible so any help we could get would be greatly appreciated.
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******For those kids who went to Nationals this past summer, if you would like to share any of your National pictures - rodeo shots or a picture or two from around camp or other events out there, please e-mail them to me at lstickler@chsd.us so I can set up a page to display them! Thanks Lisa
Rodeo Directions
Adrian, MI: Take #34 west out of Adrian, go approximately 7 mi. to Sword Hwy. Turn right on Sword, Arena is 1/2 mi. on left.
Evart, MI: US 10 to only traffic light in town. Go South and follow this road approx. 8 miles to 23 Mile Rd. Go Right 2 miles to 100th Ave. Go Right, when road comes to a T turn left, road ends at arena.
Blissfield, MI: 12644 Carroll Rd, Blissfield, MI 49228 - From Adrian, take #223 East go through Blissfield to Riga Hwy. Turn left (North) Riga will dead end into Carroll Rd. Turn right on Carroll - Arena is 1/2 mi on left.
McBain, MI: Cow Camp Rodeo Arena. Take M-66 North through McBain and follow signs to Cow Camp. Located off M-66 part way between Lake City and McBain.
Johannesburg, MI: Vision of Victory Ranch. www.visionofvictory.net
State Law Regarding Coggins Papers
Remember all horses taken off of your property must have negative coggins papers. This is a state law and you must be able to produce these papers when asked for them.
Grand Entry Rule
The Grand Entry is mandatory for all contestants unless you have an excuse from the arena director prior to the Rodeo.
Proper Dress Code
You must be in complete Western Dress Attire one hour before and one hour after the Rodeo (this means during slack also.) No crop tops, no tank tops, no T-shirts, and no tennis shoes during these times. You must be in jeans, long sleeve shirts, boots, and cowboy hats and your back number must be on your back during this period. Members caught not complying with this rule can be DISQUALIFIED from the rodeo! If you have any questions regarding this rule, please consult your rule book or ask any of the officers, directors or your event director.
Hat Rule
The student directors adopted the policy of a fine for losing your hat in the arena. Any contestant other than rough stock riders, calf ropers and steer wrestlers will be fined a $10.00 fee for each time you lose your hat in the arena. Wranglers $5.00 for each time you lose your hat in the arena. This fine must be paid before you will be able to compete at another rodeo. Student Officers will be responsible for maintaining this rule and collecting the fines.
Out of State Rodeo Points
When you go to Out of State Rodeo's you bring back the points you actually win. (Example: If you place 4th at the rodeo and are the highest place from MI, you will still only bring back 4th place points to Michigan.
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Remember that if you get a new Rough Stock rider to join, after they compete in three rodeo's and State Finals, you will receive $100.00 back from the MHSRA for each one. This is a great way to make money for your entries and/or going to Nationals.
