2008 Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo
June 29 - July 5 -- Gallup, New Mexico

2008 National High School Finals Rodeo
July 20 - 26 -- Farmington, New Mexico

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2008 NHSRA Benefit Drawing

You could win a brand new Dodge truck
or Weatherby rifle. Want to learn how?
Click HERE to download the entry form

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"Let 'Er Buck"....and Raise a Few for the NHSRA!

Looking for a perfect gift idea? Or do you want to learn more
about the history of rodeo and its legacy?

"Let 'Er Buck!: Rodeo - The Early Years" is a comprehensive documentary that was nominated for an Emmy award. The production aired on PBS and showcases the daring cowboys and cowgirls of the time. Using rare film footage, it takes you back to turn of the century Cattle Drives and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The viewer also is given a front row seat at great contests such as Pendleton and Prescott. Old-time Photographs and Archival Film Footage follow the evolution of Rodeo events from their origin in the late 1800's through the mid-1930's -- Rodeo Clowns, Rodeo Producers, Notorious Livestock, Cowgirls, Cowboys, Bronc Riding,
Steer Roping, Bull-dogging and Bill Riding as it used to be!

And here's the great news:
Now, when you order your copy of Let 'Er Buck!,
$5 of your purchase price will be donated to the NHSRA!

Want more information?

CLICK HERE for details and ordering instructions

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Travel the World - Support the NHSRA!

Book your travel at www.nhsratravel.com

The NHSRA now has its own travel website hosted by "YTB Travel," the second largest internet travel service!

Portions of the commissions paid by all travel booked at the NHSRA site supports the NHSRA and its programs. The royalty is paid from the commissions and not added to the price of your ticket, hotel room, car, or vacation package. Support your organization through this new site any time you travel. You can book hotels, rental cars, airline tickets, vacation packages, and cruises - any type of travel accommodations or vacations available.

YTB rates are very competitive and comparable to other travel web sites. So when you are booking your next vacation, business trip or "weekend get away," consider using www.nhsratravel.com. Remember, anyone can utilize this site and support the NHSRA. And it can be used for any travel, any time, anywhere. Your travel does not have to be for high school rodeo business.

So share this great opportunity with your family, friends, business associates, employers and anyone else who books travel. We appreciate your support!

To book your tickets, simply CLICK HERE!

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NHSRA STATEMENT REGARDING CHOICE HOTELS PARTNERSHIP

The National High School Rodeo Association values our sponsorship partners that allow us to thrive as an organization that serves youth and promotes education, animal welfare, discipline and the western way of live. Recently NHSRA representatives worked with Choice Hotels International to amend their sponsorship agreement. NHSRA recognizes that it is fairly common for companies to evolve promotional relationships with partners or sponsored organizations based on brand needs, market needs or other opportunities/issues over time.

According to Choice hotel company representatives, the decision to move from being an official sponsor was based on a number of factors, including overall marketing strategy, as well as animal welfare issues raised by critics of the sport of rodeo.

NHSRA has worked with Choice Hotels beginning in 2006 to systematically review issues raised and provide Choice company representatives with information. We provided information regarding our policies relating to the care and handling of rodeo livestock at our events and answers to specific questions raised as well as documentation from veterinarians showing the extremely low rate of injury and illness to rodeo livestock at NHSRA events, specifically the National High School Finals Rodeo.

Following the completion of this review, Choice informed NHSRA that the information they reviewed and which was presented from various parties was not entirely conclusive on either side of the equation. Based on this, Choice company representatives felt it was in the best interest of their company and that of their various constituents to amend the contract and sponsorship. Therefore, after discussing the issues and our concerns we came to a mutual agreement to amend the contract and sponsorship.

Choice continues to provide substantial discounts to NHSRA members and participants, and their contract with our organization continues through the contract period ending December 31, 2009.