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THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION
joined the National High School Rodeo Association's awards program many
years ago and continues its strong support in awards to the timed event
and cutting winners at the National High School Finals Rodeo. These AQHA
awards include plaques to each first through fourth place winner in each
go-round, trophy saddles and horn caps to each timed event and cutting
national champion and trophy buckles to each first through fourth place
winner in the timed events and cutting. The AQHA also provides saddles
to the winners of the NHSFR Boy's and Girl's Timed Event Horses of the
Year, selected from state/provincial winners. |
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As the
official boot of the NHSRA, ARIAT BOOTS is
the National Queen sponsor as well as providing scholarships and awards
for the boy's and girl’s NHSFR all-around and reserve all-around
champions. In addition to other items, Ariat also awards a pair of Ariat
High Performance Boots to each state/provincial queen and each
state/provincial boys and girl's All-Around champion. Ariat's extensive
NHSFR sponsorship provides the fifth place average scholarships in each
event and first and second go-round scholarships for all event winners.
Also, Ariat is implementing a NHSFR bonus scholarship program which
provides additional scholarship support to the NHSFR All-Around
champions, reserve all-around champions, and event champions who are
wearing Ariat boots when competing at nationals. Furthermore, Ariat is
providing custom back numbers for state/province qualifying rodeos,
state/provincial finals rodeos, and at the NHSFR. Exciting new features
of the Ariat sponsorship program are their Mentor Program which gives
each NHSFR All-Around champion an all expense paid clinic with the Ariat
Pro Team member of their choice, the Ariat Heroes Program initiated to
bring attention to persons/animals who have made a difference in NHSRA
member's lives, and the Ariat internship program which will select one
NHSRA member to spend a week at the Ariat Corporate headquarters near
San Francisco.
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The National
High School Rodeo Association is proud to recognize
CARHARTT OUTERWEAR as the new official
outerwear of the NHSRA. Even though Carhartt is just beginning its first
year as an official NHSRA sponsor, Carhartt is no stranger to rodeo or
North America's great western lifestyle. More than a century ago,
Hamilton Carhartt began the Carhartt tradition of providing tough,
durable products for the American worker. As part of their sponsorship,
Carhartt will be providing resources to support the NHSFR scholarship
fund and other valuable NHSRA programs. |
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CORRAL WEST RANCHWEAR, the Official Western
Wear Retailer of the NHSRA, began in 1951 in Red Lodge, Montana, under
the name "Red Lodge Trading Co.". Today Corral West Ranchwear operates
55 stores throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Corral West Ranchwear is
currently the largest western wear chain in the world. The corporate
headquarters is located in Cheyenne, Wyo. Corral West Ranchwear operates
under three "core values" that summarize their commitment to their
customers. They are committed to having great selection, everyday low
prices and friendly helpful service. As a NHSRA National Sponsor, Corral
West Ranchwear provides financial support to the NHSRF scholarship
program. Corral West Ranchwear continues to be "What The West Wears" |
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GIST SILVERSMITHS is proud to be the
“Official Buckle” of the National High School Rodeo Association. For
over 30 years, Gist has set a standard of excellence in the industry.
Whether it’s a trophy buckle, jewelry or accessory, GIST products
display that unmistakable sign of quality craftsmanship. In addition to
providing all of the buckles and special recognition awards at the
NHSFRA, Gist will also be sponsoring the Rookie of the Year buckles at
all of the NHSRA state and provincial finals. For all of your awards
needs remember Gist Silversmiths. |
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PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE features a complete
line of sports medicine products that have made Professional's Choice's
famous, such as the award-winning Sports Medicine Boots II, World-clan
SMx Cinches, and the new Air Ride Saddle Pads. Professional's Choice
also comes to the NHSRA as the Official Rope of the NHSRA with its new
line of Lariat Ropes developed by experts in the rope making business.
One of the exciting features of Professional's Choice's NHSRA National
Sponsorship is the newly developed Professional's Choice NHSRA Boy's and
Girl's Student Athlete of the Month program and Student Athlete of the
Year scholarship program. Winners will receive top quality
Professional's Choice products and Year End Winners will receive college
scholarships. Professional's Choice will also be making awards available
at all NHSRA state and provincial finals. |
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TOD SLONE SADDLES is proud to become the
Official Saddle of the NHSRA. Tod Slone Saddles is offering a special
trophy saddle program combined with an excellent fundraising option for
every state and provincial association. NHSRA national champions will
win custom built Tod Slone trophy saddles in 2003. Call (800) 735-6768
or go to www.slonesaddles.com for more information. |
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THE UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS
(USTRC) recently joined the NHSRA as a national sponsor. As part of its
unique and exciting sponsorship program, the USTRC is providing regional
Shoot-Out spots to NHSRA members, who are also current USTRC members and
finish in the top four in the team roping for the year in each NHSRA
state and provincial association. In addition, the USTRC will be
awarding two national Shoot Out spots to the NHSRA national champion
team ropers. The NHSRA will be receiving valuable advertising support
monthly in the Super Looper Magazine, the official publication of the
USTRC. The USTRC will be providing the NHSRA with valuable resources to
support the NHSRA membership development program and the newly created
NHSRA Alumni/Friend Support program. |
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WRANGLER HATS is the NHSRA's newest
national sponsor. Wrangler Hats will provide support for the NHSFR
scholarship program. In addition, Wrangler Hats will provide hats for
the state and provincial all-around champions, Wrangler All-Star Team
captains, NHSRA national champions, and NHSFR Wrangler Rookie of the
Year award winners. As a new feature, Wrangler Hats and the NHSRA Times
are co-sponsoring a monthly "Tip of the Hat" column. |
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WRANGLER SHIRTS and JEANS is the Presenting
Title Sponsor and Official Apparel Manufacturer of the NHSRA, making
their sponsorship of high school rodeo the largest and most extensive
ever of any youth rodeo organization. In addition, Wrangler has
implemented the first ever Wrangler High School All-Star Rodeo team
consisting of NHSRA members from across North America who have
distinguished themselves in the arena and in the classroom. These NHSRA
members will be ambassadors for Wrangler and will be given official
competition apparel consisting of embroidered 20X shirts and jeans, a
letter recognizing their efforts from Don Laws, president of Wrangler,
and a certificate signed by past and present PRCA world champions. Also,
Wrangler provides in excess of $30,000 for the NHSFR scholarship series
including Merit Scholarships for the boy's and girl's all-around
champions of $5,000 each; Academic scholarships for the Academic
All-Around Boy and Girl at the NHSFR of $2,500 each; and the remainder
going towards scholarships the event finalists. Wrangler is also
providing financial assistance to each of the NHSRA state and provincial
associations. |
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