Well, half the rodeo season is over and I believe we have faired pretty well. I want to thank the student membership for their time and attention at our discussion in Greenville. I would like to have  had some more input from you, the reason for our association. Maybe next time. As I told the contestants, everything we went over in the hearing  is in the handouts I gave each of them, and all the parents are invited to read what we talked about. In fact I would hope you all will take the time to review the information.

    Oh, if you all have not heard.  We have a new Executive  Director, James Higginbotham.. I was talking to James the other day and we were discussing the fact that everyone will not be a National Finals Champion. I feel this year is the year we put some of you in the position to win a National Title and then succeed. We have the talent. There are so many other ways to capitalize on the rewards and benefits of our association. All you as contestants have to do is take the time to fill out the forms and send in the information and you will be eligible for the benefits. I want to congratulate Audrey on doing just that, and her horse being selected as the Equine Athlete of the month. Great story about your horse, Isis, Audrey.

     Mid-Winter meeting is in a month. I wish the officers could go and see how our association works.  Most of all I ask GOD to bless Luke and Austin in this Christmas Season, with a speedy recovery.

                       Have a great Christmas!

                              Thanks,

                                 Rusty