FROM THE PRESIDENT:

 

The 2008-2009 YRA rodeo year is upon us and the Board of Directors is excited about the coming year.  The YRA is celebrating its 37th year.  The rodeo year begins in September and finishes in June with the Finals.  The Board has a goal to give prizes equivalent to or better than those given this past year.   Mark your calendars and COME RODEO WITH THE YRA!

 

NOTE:

To receive year-end all-around awards: contestants must enter and compete at the YRA Finals.  To receive year-end awards for an event: contestants must enter and compete at the YRA Finals in that event.  To qualify for the YRA Finals, a contestant must:

  1. Be a member in good standing;
  2. Enter and pay their fees in the event in 6 or more of the scheduled rodeos; and
  3. Have sold $50.00 of raffle tickets.

 

The Board of Directors reserves the right to change or discontinue events during the year or make other changes that will enhance the YRA.  We also may change awards for all events that do not have six (6) contestants qualifying for the finals.  A contestant’s age will be determined as of September 1, 2008.  If an event is not offered in a contestant’s age group, the contestant may compete in the event in the next age group and any points won will be awarded towards the All-around in the contestant’s original age group.

 

TELEPHONE NUMBERS HAVE CHANGED: (979) 278-3371 -- PHONE    (979) 278-3373 -- FAX

 

CALL-IN PROCEDURES:  CALL-IN is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, the week of the rodeo, with a $10.00 late fee per contestant.  If you miss the TUESDAY CALL-IN, a LATE CALL-IN is available on WEDNESDAY until 9 p.m. with a $50.00 late fee per contestant.  NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 9 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT.  ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

REMEMBER:   All Rough Stock Events on Friday. Friday Performance will start with Pole Bending at 7 p.m. Saturday night performance starts at 6 p.m. 

 

During the 2007-2008 rodeo year, contestant members competed in 12 rodeos held in various locations in the state; the YRA awarded Year-end and Finals saddles and buckles totaling $100,000.00.  The 2007-2008 Results can be found by going to the YRA web site.  Membership Application and Entry Blank for the new year are also located on the web page.

 

WEB SITE:  http://yratx.txcyber.com

If you have additional questions or comments, please email us at yratx@txcyber.com.

 

EVENT CHANGES FOR THIS YEAR:  ADDED: CHUTE DOGGING, Boys 15 & under; CHANGED: sub. Jr. Goat Tying, Boys & Girls 12 & under; SUB. JR. GIRLS BREAKAWAY, Girls 12 & under; and SUB. JR. BOYS BREAKAWAY, Boys 12 & under. 

 

THANK YOU

2007-2008 SPONSORS

 

Corporate Sponsors

 


City of Gonzales

HBI Business Solutions--Huntsville, TX

Horseswim.com--Bellville, TX

Romco Equipment Company--Houston, TX

Roy Moffitt Customized Fueling, Inc./Roy Moffitt Heavy Haul, Ltd.--Cypress, TX

Stanley Autoplex--Giddings, TX

Troy & Wendy Arledge--Rockdale, TX

Saddle Sponsors

Apache Oil Company--Pasadena, TX

Appel Ford-Mercury, Inc.--Brenham, TX       

Bill & Kerri Byler--Bellville, TX

W. T. Byler Cattle Company--Chappell Hill, TX

Caribbean Coffee Company--Corpus Christi, TX

Chick Landscaping--Salado, TX

Citizens State Bank--Somerville, TX

Cuero Livestock Commission, Inc.--Cuero, TX

Doc’s Roadhouse--Gonzales, TX

Double J. Saddlery--Yoakum, TX

Dennis & Gina Engelmann--Caldwell, TX

Gulf Coast 4 Star Trailer Sales--Willis & Belton, TX

Honey Bee Septic Pumping, LLC--Waller, TX

Houston Automotive Group--Houston, TX

Scott & Kelly Hughes--Caldwell, TX

Brant Y. Jacobs--Yoakum, TX

McCauley Lumber Company--Houston, TX

Mustang-Cat--Houston, TX

Rancher's Supply--New Waverly, TX

David & Christi Richards--Yoakum, TX

Rush Truck Center--Houston, TX

Byron & Charlene Sandel--Huntsville, TX

Kurt and Glyna Stevenson--Huntsville, TX

Sun Coast Resources, Inc.--Houston, TX

Texas Aggregates, LLC--Bastrop, TX

Tod Slone Saddles, Inc.--Cuero, TX

Tom & Melissa Winn & Family--Chapman Ranch, TX

 

Buckle Sponsors

A+ Well Testers, LLC--Victoria, TX

Bayou West Company Premier Saddle Pads--Alvin, TX

John & Lena Bane--Caldwell, TX

Columbus Livestock Co.--Columbus, TX

Enchanted Trees of Texas, LP--Waller, TX

Ed & Jeannine Herklotz, Mary Jane & Maci Meyer in

   memory of  J. W. "Dub" Baty, YRA Founding President

Elm Tree Service--Katy, TX

Ashley Farrar, DDS w/Ford, Farrar & Hefner Family Dentistry--Nederland, TX

KP Feed Store--Houston, TX

Little Caesars Pizza--Victoria, TX

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction, LLC--Anderson, TX

Mine Service LTD--Rockdale, TX

R&M Photos--Hearne, TX

South Central Trucking, Inc.--Bellville, TX

Greg Spedale--Cypress, TX

The Treat-Em-Rite Corporation--Pearsall, TX

V8 Ranch--Sloan & Molly Williams--Hungerford, TX

Walkoviak's Hay--Anderson, TX

Washington Animal Clinic--Brenham, TX

Western Rock, LLC--Waller, TX

 

Other Sponsors

Burleson County Saddle Club--Caldwell, TX

Lee County Sheriff's Posse--Giddings, TX

Tom Benton