The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) was incorporated in 1961 to promote interest in rodeo sports among high school students, to provide training, and to establish venues for their performances. The overall objective was to keep students from dropping out of school.

It began in 1947 as a single organization in Texas (National Championship High School Rodeo Association), and has grown to include local organizations in many states and in Canada and Australia. It has over 12,000 members and sanctions over 1,100 rodeos every year.

The NHSRA holds a finals rodeo every year, changing locations every two year, and awards championships in both girls and boys events.

• Girls events: All-Around Cowgirl, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, and Girls Cutting Horse.
• Boys events: All-Around Cowboy, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Team Roping, and Boys Cutting Horse.

In addition to high school students, the NHSRA's Wrangler Division provides similar services for junior high school age students.

National, State, and Provincial organizations

Australia

Australia has a single NHSRA organization for the country.

Canada

Canada has four provincial NHSRA organizations. Alberta - British Columbia - Manitoba - Ontario - Saskatchewan

United States

The United States has forty state NHSRA organizations. Alabama - Alaska - Arizona - Arkansas - California - Colorado - Florida - Georgia - Hawaii - Idaho - Illinois - Indiana - Iowa - Kansas - Kentucky - Louisiana - Michigan - Minnesota - Mississippi - Missouri - Montana - Nebraska - Nevada - New Mexico - North Carolina - North Dakota - Ohio - Oklahoma - Oregon - Pennsylvania - South Carolina - South Dakota - Tennessee - Texas - Utah - Virginia - Washington - West Virginia - Wisconsin - Wyoming

External links

• National High School Rodeo Association Home Page