About Us
Rodeo Office Contacts
Anne Dollery, TJHRA Secretary
PO Box 886
Caldwell, TX 77836
Phone: 979-412-2551
Email: texasjuniorhighrodeo@gmail.com
About TJHRA
Families enjoying some down time between events.
Welcome to the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association! With ten competing regions in the big state of Texas, we are proud to represent the youth of tomorrow - encouraging sportsmanship, character and a spirit of competition in and out of the rodeo arenas. All TJHRA members are expected and encouraged to maintain high standards in their education and are held accountable. The TJHRA Rodeo Season begins every August and ends in May at the Texas State Final Junior High Rodeo where they compete for numerous awards and scholarships, as well as the coveted honor of representing the State of Texas at the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo held each June.
TJHRA is a family organization!
The TJHRA is proud to support and encourage the development of High School and Junior High Rodeo as we hold on to our rodeo heritage creating opportunities fo families to spend their time together.
We are a non-profit 501C3 Association created in 2004 by the the NHSRA to bring the excitement of the sport to 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and to serve as a feeder system into the high school ranks of the Association. We are a family, proud to help continue the positive image of rodeo maintaining our western heritage.
“Work hard at whatever you want to do and are good at - whatever that is, give 110%. Try hard every day, all day long. Put all your effort into that thing you are passionate about. Trust the process, and be thankful for every moment.”
“We chose to rodeo with Texas Junior High Rodeo Association for many reasons. Experience in and out of the arena, building life long friendships are just a few of the many positive things we enjoy about TJHRA.”
“TJHRA was a very big stepping stone in help mold my career in bull riding. I was a lot smaller the year I made Nationals and wasn’t sure if I was ready for Jr Bulls. I rose above my fears because I believed in myself and ended up winning both go rounds and reserve national champion. Using what I know now it helped me overcome what I thought was impossible at the time. Never give up on yourself.”
“It’s great for me to see Junior High and High School rodeos together. It is such a good feeling to this family tradition of rodeo keep going. It puts back the old American family value of rodeo tradition and where it came from. The whole thing of rodeo to me especially at this time in our country, when our kids, families and contestants take their hats off to our American Flag - THIS IS THE SPORT OF RODEO. Rodeo is the only professional sport that was derived from an actual industry, this would be the cattle industry. You should be proud to be a part of the American sport.”
“If you’re going to get into rodeo, just like pop warner or little league, TJHRA is a step ladder where you step up to RODEO. Texas Junior High Rodeo is the foundation of a ten story building…..solid and tough, built to stay. You learn work ethic, you learn how to practice and why you need to practice and to compete. TJHRA is a family affair. You will know once you’ve rodeod with TJHRA if it is what you want to do, and go onto High School Rodeo and so on.”
History
The first TJHRA national team in 2005
Rodeo is a sport that grew out of the cattle industry in the American West. Its roots reach back to the sixteenth century. The Spanish conquistadors and Spanish-Mexican settlers played a key role in the origin of rodeo with the introduction and propagation of horses and cattle in the Southwest. Skills of the range cowboy led to competitive contests that eventually resulted in standard events for rodeo.
Rodeo actually comes from the Spanish word 'rodear,' meaning 'to surround’ The rodeo has come a long way since its start as impromptu contests between cowboys and cowgirls in the wild west. Prescott, Arizona, in 1888 was the first to charge an admission. Pecos, Texas, held their first rodeo on July 4, 1883, and in 1929 began running annually without interruption.
With its roots deep in Southwest history, rodeo continued to evolve until it has become a professional sport for men and women, and also, is being perpetuated by youth rodeo organizations. 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 48 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, Bareback Steer Riding and Saddle Bronc Steer Riding.
Our Leaders
Executives and Directors of TJHRA
Region presidents and secretaries of tjhra
student leaders
Kati Clements, Student President
Hey Yall! My name is Kati Clements, your Texas Junior High State President. I am 13 years old and live in Huntsville, Texas. I attend Madisonville Junior High and enjoy playing volleyball and rodeoing. I am currently a member of Region VII and compete in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, ribbon running, and team roping. Most importantly, I am so grateful for all the family and friends that have helped me. I would not be where I am today without them. My parent’s names are Sean and Lindsey Clements. I have one brother Kale and my dog Gunner. I love hanging out with friends, family and of course talking! Last year I was elected Vice President and I can’t wait for another amazing year representing TJHRA!
Kati Clements, TJHRA State President
Raymond Riley, Student Vice-President
Hi, my name is Raymond Riley and I am the 2025 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association’s Vice President. I am 14 years old and I am homeschooled. I live just outside the tiny town of Richards where we raise cattle. My family is involved in many parts of the cattle industry, so I spend most of my spare time working cattle, riding horses, feeding, or fixing fences.
I am a member or Region IX where I have competed in breakaway roping, ribbon roping, tie down, and goat tying. This year I am adding team roping and rough stock. I am grateful for the leaders of Region IX who have helped me become a better horseman. All the help I have needed I have found in my region. They are always willing to help, provide practice lessons, and encouraging me to try harder. Besides rodeoing for Region IX, I enjoy Ranch Rodeo where I compete with an awesome team of cowboys.
I am the youngest of five children in my family, and I rodeo with my older sister, MaryJo. I am thankful for my large family because there is always someone to pull the dummy, drive me to a roping practice, or cheer me on. I am thankful for all the sacrifices my family makes so that we can be a part of such an amazing sport.
I am excited to serve as your TJHRA Vice President and look forward to meeting each of you!
Raymond Riley, 2025-2026 TJHRA State Vice President
Catie Cerny, Student Secretary
Hi, my name is Catie Cerny from Pattison, Texas and I am excited to be your Texas Junior High State Secretary. I am 13 years old and I attend Faith Academy of Bellville. I compete in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway and ribbon roping at Region VI.
I have been competing at rodeos since I was four years old and riding horses since before I can remember. I am so grateful for all the friendships I have made and lessons learned through the sport of rodeo.
My brother competes as well so our family spends a lot of time together. I am so thankful for everything my family does for me. Competing in this sport would be impossible without a huge support system and mine is the best.
I am so excited to serve as your State Secretary. Good luck to everyone as the region rodeos start again.
Catie Cerny, Student Secretary
Larkin Miller Princess
Hi, my name is Larkin Miller and I am the 2025 Miss TJHRA Princess. I am a 12-year-old, homeschooled seventh grader from Victoria, Texas. I was driven to compete for this position becasue I wanted to push myself to become better in horsemanship, and public speaking. I enjoy playing guitar, dancing, and rodeoing. As a member of Region VII, I compete in barrel racing, goat tying, and ribbon running. I am very grateful for the people that have helped me get to where I am today. My family is my biggest support. My parents encourage me to be myself and do my best in and out of the arena. I have two sisters, an older sister, Adyson and younger sister, Denlyn. It is an honor to represent you and the Great State of Texas as your 2025 Texas Junior High Rodeo Princess!
Larkin Miller, TJHRA Princess
