Wrangler Division

 

What is National High School RodeoAssociation WRANGLER DIVISION

 

·                 The wrangler division kicked off in 2004-2005. The first finals rodeo consisted of 609 competitors from 29 states and 1 Canadian province.

·                  In 2007 the National Student Rodeo Association sent it’s first Wrangler division team to represent Australia, and as you have probably heard, we had 3 of 10 kids qualify for the final short go on the Saturday and 1 winning a title in the rope and Tie. In 2007 there were over 800 competitors at the finals.

·                 Students from the United States, Canada and Australia are eligible to join and compete.

·                  The age of the wrangler Division competitor is the American equivalent of grades 6,7, and 8 or basically high school to age 15

·                  After Wrangler division a competitor can move forward to the High School Division age group as long as they are at school, Tafe or some kind of education based training or apprenticeship.

·                  Events at the US finals include

·                  Boys ,Junior Bulls, Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Ribbon Roping, Chute dogging and Goat Tying.

·                  Girls events include Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Ribbon Roping and Goat Tying.

·                 The Wrangler Division qualifying finals held here in Australia will be  at Dubbo on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th of May over 3 rounds, with prizes and buckles for winners. All you need do, to compete is become a member and nominate.

·                 Search these websites for more information on High School Rodeo

www.nsra.org.au  ( Our Australian website)

www.nhsrawranglerdivision.org

 

 

 

 

Wrangler Division student Profile

 

Name                                      Jamie-Lee Williams

Age                                          14

Home                                      Townsville QLD

School                                     Ryan Catholic college

Favourite Subject                  PE and English

Favourite event                      Barrel Racing

Horses                                                Barrels-QH called Link

                                                Breakaway –QH called Leo

Most memorable moment     Qualifying for ABCRA NFR and winning CRCA U18 Barrel race title in 2007

Goals                                      To qualify for the Aust team to compete in the US and to win a Breakaway Roping Title.

 

 

Name                                      Gareth Dewson

Age                                          15

Home                                      Quambone,NSW

School                                     Coonamble High School

Favourite subject                   Ag

Favourite event                      Bull riding

Hobbies                                  Pig chasing and Horse riding

Most memorable moment     ABCRA winner U14 Steer ride title

Goals                                      To qualify for the Aust team to compete in the US