Montana Musings
MHSRA SENIORS:
KEEP CHECKING THE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION...DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING AND A COUPLE NEW ONES HAVE BEEN ADDED.
RULEBOOKS AND MHSRA GROUND RULES:
Be sure to read the MHSRA Ground Rules. There are a couple of new ground rules that are in effect for the spring rodeos. You have all received new NHSRA Rule books as well.
Remember.... It is the members responsibility to know the rules.
New Ground Rules:
G. Breakaway Roping, Tie Down Roping – One (1) Loop will be allowed at all HS/JH Qualifying Rodeos in the breakaway and tie down roping. Two (2) loops will be allowed (if carried) at the HS/JH State Finals Rodeo.
H. Team Roping – Two (2) loops will be allowed at all HS/JH Qualifying Rodeos. Three (3) loops will be allowed at the HS/JH State Finals Rodeo.
ONLINE ENTRIES:
When entering rodeos online be sure you look at and save the email confirmations you receive. The Tuesday after online entries, we will post the entries on the website under rodeos then draw.
If you entered incorrectly you can call the office by 2pm the Tuesday after online entries close to make changes. It is your responsibility to make sure your entries are correct!!
NEW POINT SYSTEM - The MHSRA Board of Directors implemented a new point system effective immediately. You can now carry in your Top 15 rodeos to state for a maximum 150 points. This replaces the Top 7 rodeos that we have done the past several years. There will also be 160 points awarded at the state finals instead of 80 as in the past.
If anybody has any questions please reach out to one of your state directors.
Montana Pro Rodeo Hall & Wall of Fame:
The Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame awarded their 2022 collegiate scholarships to nine deserving high school seniors at the Montana High School Rodeo State Finals in Great Falls, Montana. These scholarships are awarded based on academics, rodeo participation, community service and need.
This year marks the 18th year that these scholarships have been awarded to deserving Montana high school rodeo athletes. This year's recipients are Grace Wiening- Belgrade,Lacey Lawrence - Jordan, Ashley Parker-Huntley,Mary Gibson-Havre,Liberty Prowse-Lewiston,Sam Petersen - Helena,Caden Rhoads-Custer,Gavin Knutson-Polson,Roan Burrows-Miles City, Grady Larson-Sidney and Hailey Gliko-Belt (Montana High School Rodeo Queen)
The Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame is the largest provider of scholarships to high school rodeo participants in the nation. In sixteen years, $570,000.00 has been awarded to 190 students. The MPRHWF is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservng the western and rodeo heritage of Montana, as well as providing Montana high school students the opportunity to continue their education. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.montanaprorodeo.org.
HIGH SCHOOL AND JR. HIGH MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON ARE OPEN, THROUGH THE NHSRA MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The tutorial on how to do this is on the website under "Forms" and then "Membership". You still need all the notarized signatures on the forms. IMPORTANT - You will need BOTH parent's notarized signatures on the forms. If only one is signing, it needs to be specified "deceased", or "sole custody", or the membership will not be accepted. Once forms are signed and notarized, you will upload them back into the contestant profile. Membership payment has to be done by credit card through the MMS before you will be able to print out the forms. High School memberships are $154 and Jr. High $110, plus credit card fees. If you have any questions, please call Debbie at the High School State Office or Billie at the Jr. High State Office.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Mentorship Program information is on the website under "Forms" and then "Mentorship Program". It's a chance to get a waiver for your next year's membership.
Day Sheets for the rodeos: Will be posted under "Forms", and then "Day Sheets". REMINDER: The Order of Events are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. It is the responsibility of the contestants to be there on time.
Events
WORDEN CC/RCH APRIL 8TH TIME CHANGE:
HS Cutting - 7:30 am
HS Reined Cowhorse immediately following HS Cutting
RAFFLE TICKET DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2023
ALL MEMBERS MUST SELL 30 RAFFLE TICKETS AND HAVE THEM TURNED IN OR POSTMARKED BY THE ABOVE DATE IN ORDER TO ENTER THE STATE FINALS.
SEND RAFFLE TICKET STUBS AND PAYMENT TO:
BARB CLARK 41 QUARTER HORSE LN BRUSETT, MT 59318
DISTRICT MEETINGS: Times to be announced...these meetings are where you elect your district student officers and event directors. Those who are district officers/directors are then eligible for state offices and event director positions. This is also where you will elect your adult state and district directors. It is important to attend these meetings.
Dist. 1 - May 6, Jordan
Dist. 2 - May 6, Jordan
Dist. 3 - April 1, Gt. Falls
Dist. 4 - May 13, Deer Lodge
Dist. 5 - May 13, Deer Lodge
CLINIC APPROVALS: (Can use $100 Clinic Scholarship for these)
See all the information under "Forms" and then "Clinics"
Marsha Hill Pole Bending Clinic - May 6-7, 2023 Triple Take Arena 300 Morning View Dr. Kalispell, MT. Contact: Beth Roman at 406-212-8057 or eromain@fvcc.edu
MHSRA Shooting Sports Coordinator
Dan Wyatt
315 Rodeo Trail
Dillon, MT 59725
208-949-4530
dwyatt31@gmail.com
MHSRA PR/Marketing Contact
Amy Wiening
PO Box 10756
Bozeman, MT 59719
600-2018
amy.wiening@bhhsmt.com
Looking for someone
If you are needing a Team Roping or Ribbon Roping Partner, call Debbie at 557-2610, or Billie at 421-5658. Give us your information (name, number, and whether you head or heel), and we will put you on the website.
High SchooL:
Teagen Calfbossribs is looking for a heeler for spring rodeos. Call 406-830-7864.
Augustus Lee is looking for a team roping partner for the spring season, he can rope either end. Call 406-788-2430
Rhett Michael is looking for a team roping partner for the spring rodeos, he prefers to head but he can heel. Call 406-450-0473
Junior High:
Gage Holzum is looking for a heeler and a runner for the ribbon roping for the spring rodeos. Call 209-614-5944
Colt Antonich is looking for a header for rodoes in the west. Call 406-788-5787
John Cornwell is looking for a Header or heeler for Glendive rodeos. Call 406-230-2895