The Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA) is a family oriented organization that strives to produce youth rodeos that support and promote the sport of youth rodeo throughout Texas.  The 2011 TYRA State Finals Rodeo was a huge success with over $100,000 in prizes presented to the top contestants.  The TYRA board added an additional $15,000 to the total pay out for the finals!  There were 9 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors for another $8,500 given during the week.  In the past seven years TYRA has given out 75 scholarships totaling $73,850.00.  Contestants qualified for the Finals rodeo by accumulating points in each of the 24 sanctioned rodeos held throughout the state of Texas.  The distinguished top 25 in each event and age group compete at this prestigious event.

Cactus saddles were presented to the Year End Champions in each event and the All Around Champions for the year end and the Finals Rodeo as well, a total of 61 saddles were presented during the finals.  Skyline buckles were given to 2^nd thru 6^th place year-end finishers in each event and age group.

The TYRA Directors for the 2012 season are:  President- Russ Herndon; Vice President – Randy Halbert; Secretary, Randy Watt; Board Members:  Bryan Allison, John Atkinson, Rhonda Berry, Hicks Harris, Leslie Kinsel, James Kmiec, Wade Pinkston, and  Heidi Pruett.

The TYRA Board would like to thank you all the Parents and sponsors for their help and support throughout the years!!!  Without you, TYRA’s success would not be possible!  THANKS!!!

The TYRA Corporate Secretary is Anne Dollery, if you have any questions or concerned please feel free to contact her at 979-272-2249 or 979-412-2551 or any board member.