SESD Results
To all of our Georgia High School Rodeo contestants and families, I wanted to take a moment to say a few things about our 29th Annual Southeastern Showdown. First and foremost a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our contestants! We had several of our Georgia members take home buckles, cash prizes and great Cinch and Corral Boot gift certificates! Special thanks to NOT only our own families who drove many hours to compete but also the hundreds of other families who came from the entire Southeastern Region! I hope that wonderful memories were made.
With the upmost gratitude I on behalf of GHSRA would like to also thank our Event Coordinators, Stock contractor and the team of parent volunteers who spend endless hours and man power helping make rodeos like these such a success. I want you all to know you are appreciated and your hard work and dedication to this association does not go
unnoticed or without gratitude.
With the Thanksgiving season around the corner and as I reflect back over the events of this past weekend I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and everyone of you, we are truly blessed as an association. I believe the Southeastern Showdown 2019 was one to be remembered.
With best regards,
Your President,
Reece Payton
Pictures can be found at Fotorodeo.com or Facebook as Fotorodeo Photographs!
Also GA Equine and Ag Photos on Facebook
A big THANK YOU to everyone who pitched in to make Showdown a memorable time for our kiddos.
Points will be updated soon.
The Georgia High School Rodeo Association is a state-wide association of high school students, grades 9 through 12, who participate in rodeos held throughout the state. The GHSRA is affiliated with the NHSRA which is comprised of 41 States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and Australia.
While rodeo is not recognized as a regular high school varsity sport, no other athletic activity in history was ever developed which so embodies the traditions and history of an entire way of life. The events in rodeo grew out of the actual day-to-day duties of the American cowboy, or were dreamed up to further test the courage, stamina, and ability of these Westerners.
One of the most unique aspects of high school rodeo is that these athletes compete on the same stock that is used by college and professional rodeo contestants.
Many of the young athletes you will see competing in bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, goat tying, tie-down, breakaway calf roping, barrel racing, pole bending, and team roping are world-class athletes who compete not only in high school rodeos, but in professional and adult amateur rodeos as well. The cowboy or cowgirl and the animals used in rodeo compete against themselves and the clock, as much as they compete against each other.
Georgia High School Rodeo is a self-supporting organization. We require our members to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner, to abide by a strict dress code when competing, and to "play by the rules". We also require them to maintain their grades at the same level it takes to play high school sports in their respective schools. Education is of paramount importance to this organization, and we have a scholarship program in place to help further the education of all of our members. We encourage each contestant in that endeavor.
In summary, the GHSRA provides a unique opportunity for Georgia youth to participate in one of the most rewarding sports experiences available anywhere - and, you don't have to be born in the saddle to get involved.
