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2010 NM National Finals Team
Created in 2004, the NHSRA Junior High Division was established to bring the excitement of the sport to
6th, 7th, and 8th graders and to serve as a feeder system into the high school ranks of the Association. Today, all
47 states and provinces that belong to the NHSRA also produce a Junior High Division as well, with over 2,500 members in total
now competing. Junior High Division students compete in a variety of events, including Barrel Racing, Pole Bending,
Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Chute Dogging, Team Roping, Ribbon Roping, and Junior Bull Riding.
Each summer, the "best of the best" from each state and province qualify for the National Junior High Finals
Rodeo. Approximately 900 competitors show off their talents in the event and compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships
and prizes. Since the first Junior High Finals was held in 2005, Gallup, New Mexico has served as the host site.
In addition, many of the same programs that are offered to high school members of the NHSRA are also offered
to junior high members as well, including the Professional's Choice Student Athlete of the Month and the Professional's Choice
Equine of the Month.
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