Rodeo Kids Student Athletes
Taylor Eastridge
Taylor Eastridge
Bio:
I am a 16 year old sophomore at Liberty High School. I am from a small town in West Virginia. I am a determined girl with big goals that I intend on accomplishing. I am a member of the West Virginia High School Rodeo Association. I compete in 5 events: Barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, and breakaway. At the 2017 NJHFR in Lebanon, TN I placed 15th in the average in Barrel racing, I was the all around cowgirl at several Multi-state High School rodeos- Battle By the Bay, Mountaineer Stampede, and Field Days of the Past. In 2018 at the NJHFR In Huron, SD I placed 8th in the average in barrels(4th in the 2cnd go which was the fastest time in my performance), and also 19th in the average in Team roping. I also won the all around at the 2018 Shenandoah Shootout. In year end points I was the all around cowgirl for the state of WV. My freshman year, I was not only the Rookie of the Year but also the All Around Cowgirl for the state of WV! At the 2019 NHSFR I ended up placing 28th in the average in pole bending. I have many goals that I strive to conquer in my future. I plan to work hard and devote my time to bettering my performance in both the arena and in school. I love to spend time with my family and start young horses on barrels!!!
Events:
- Team Roping
- Goat Tying
- Breakaway Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
GPA – 4.25
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 05/2022
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests – I am interested in Dental or Veterinarian Medicine.
Current Rankings – National High School Rodeo-currently 1st in barrels, poles, goat tying, team roping, and 2nd in Breakaway.
Brailey Cheaney
Brailey Cheaney
Bio:
I would like to pursue a career in the equine agriculture industry, and I have multiple interests. My top three degree choices would be a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Marketing or Animal/Equine Science. I would love the opportunity to work in marketing and sales for an equine company. Another interest would be owning my own feed store and developing my own line of equine feeds.
Events:
- Goat Tying
- Breakaway Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
GPA – 4.0
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 05/2022
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests –
I would like to pursue a career in the equine agriculture industry, and I have multiple interests. My top three degree choices would be a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Marketing or Animal/Equine Science. I would love the opportunity to work in marketing and sales for an equine company. Another interest would be owning my own feed store and developing my own line of equine feeds.
Current Rankings – Texas High School Rodeo Association (Region IV) – Poles Bending (No points), Goat Tying (2nd – 26 points), Barrel Racing (No points), Breakaway Roping (10th -11 points), and All Around (10th – 37 points)
Lone Star High School Rodeo Association – Pole Bending (26th -1 point), Barrel Racing (20th – 6 points), Goat Tying (2nd – 62 points), Goat Tying Without a Horse (3rd- 52 points), Breakaway Roping (7th – 26 points), Ribbon Roping (2nd – 42 points) and All Around (4th – 190 points)
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John Begley
John Begley
Bio:
I started rodeo when I was 7 in Texas, but I moved around some and ended up in West Virginia. I started back riding bulls and I’m going to try my luck at bareback riding in the NHSRA event in Jackson, Ohio. I’ve always been involved in some sort of sport such as basketball, soccer, football, and golf. It has been very difficult to find rodeos in West Virginia, but I hope to ride much more in the coming future. I also am very active in my church and community in helping those in need.
Events:
- Bareback Riding
- Bull Riding
GPA – 3.5
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 21/05/2019
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests –
I am interested in Criminal justice.
Current Rankings –
NHSRA bull riding 3rd
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Taylor Klomp
Taylor Klomp
Bio:
I love to read and draw. I love to ride my horses, and my greatest accomplishment was that I was top 5 in poles in the MiHSRA. I have trained all my own horses and I’ve worked with others as well. My biggest dream is to one day compete in the NFR.
Events:
- Goat Tying
- Breakaway Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
GPA – 4.0
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 21/05/2020
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests –
I am interested in interior design or radiology tech.
Current Rankings –
Michigan High School Rodeo Association
Poles-18th
Goats-21st
Barrels-38th
Breakaway- NT (haven’t entered just yet)
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Evan Bourdon
Evan Bourdon
Bio:
Hardworking
Dedicated
Striving for greatness
Kind and caring
Events:
- Steer Wrestling
- Tie-down Roping
GPA – 4.0
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 21/05/2020
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests –
I am interested in Vet med or Engineering .
Current Rankings –
INHSRA: Calf roping:3rd
Steer wrestling:2nd
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Karson Ewing
Karson Ewing
Bio:
I’m a very social person that loves to complete. I get very involved in whatever I’m doing and I live by “practice makes perfect.”
Events:
- Steer Wrestling
- Tie-down Roping
GPA – 4.0
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 20/05/2023
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests –
I am interested in Business.
Current Rankings –
whsra-3rd
nhsra-not sure
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Faith Williams
Faith Williams
Bio:
I love to rodeo, I have been apart of rodeo ever since I was young and could sit on a horse on my own! I have grown over the years and have learned so much about rodeo, how to take care of my horses, how to deal with all the losses and all the wins, and much more. Outside of rodeo I love spending time with my family and doing things outdoors. I also love to learn, so college is something I look forward to in my future and to add rodeo on top of that sounds awesome!
Events:
- Goat Tying
- Breakaway Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
GPA – 3.5
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 29/05/2020
What will you be entering college as? Freshman
Academic Interests –
I am currently attending a trade school to be a dental assistant. Although my goal is to become an Dentist or an Orthodontist!
Current Rankings –
Utah High School Rodeo Association
Pole Bending: 28
Goat Tying: 26
Breakaway Roping: 47
Kelsey Hallin
Kelsey Hallin
Bio:
My name is Kelsey Hallin and I am a 19 year old, college sophomore looking to transfer into a rodeo college. I’ve been rodeoing for 7 years going to mostly high school, amateur and open rodeos; however I also enjoy “all around cowgirl challenges” with events like team sorting, trail etc. In high school rodeo I competed in all 7 women’s events and was sitting in the all around cowgirl position coming into state finals until a serious life change prevented me from competing and moving forward to nationals. Aside from strictly rodeo events I also served as the Wisconsin High School Rodeo Queen for two years where I went on to win the written test at the national finals and place 9 my first year and 5 my second year- record breaking success for a Wisconsin queen. I currently compete in mainly IPRA, Big Hat or open rodeos across the Midwest in the barrel racing and breakaway, but also goat tying and pole bending when the venue offers such events. During the week, I work around northern Illinois as a colt starter for 2 main facilities and also train a few breakaway and barrel horses out of my own facility. One of the barns I work for has a veterans program which matches veterans with mustangs to help reintegration the veterans into society and easy mental stress. I volunteer approximately 40-60 hours a month with this program, “Operation Wild Horse” teaching free lessons, fundraising and attending parades or community events. I also serve as their head trainer domesticating, breaking and creating useful mustangs for the program.
Events:
- Goat Tying
- Breakaway Roping
- Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
GPA – 3.3
Transfer Student – Yes
HS Graduation Date – 20/05/2018
What will you be entering college as? Junior
Academic Interests –
I am interested in Marketing.
Current Rankings –
-2019 NLBRA Reserve World Champion All Around Cowgirl
-2019 JR American Qualifier
-Current Wi NBHA Open 1D top 5
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Ryker Goodman
Ryker Goodman
rykergoodman@students.sublette9.org
Bio:
I’m Ryker Goodman I love rodeo and playing basketball, I also raise 4-H show steers. I work on the family ranch in the summer and the weekends. I love to work with animals. The outdoors are my favorite! I love to be around family and friends. I competed in the NJHFR in pole bending. I’ve made it to the short round every year at State Finals.
Events:
WHSRA
- WHRSA
- Goat Tying- 6th
- Pole Bending- 15th
- Barrel Racing- 11th
- Breakaway- 11th
GPA – 3.4
Transfer Student – No
HS Graduation Date – 28/05/2021
What will you be entering college as? Junior
Academic Interests –
I am interested in Animal science, Equine science, or Forestry.
Current Rankings –
WHSRA
- Goat Tying- 6th
- Pole Bending- 15th
- Barrel Racing- 11th
- Breakaway- 11th
