Rodeo

Welcome to the Office of Rodeo Activities!

About Us

Home of the 2011-2012 Southwest region Men's champions and Women's reserve champions

The Tarleton Rodeo Association has been part of a winning tradition since 1947. Tarleton teams have won 6 national championship titles and 19 individual national championships.Today Tarleton has one of the largest teams in the nation with 115 card holding student members in 2011-2012.

The rodeo program operates under the Office of Rodeo Activities and is part of the Student Life Division. The rodeo program is greatly supported by Rusty Jergins - Vice-President of Student Life, Dr. Dominic Dotatovio- President of Tarleton State University, Dr. Hinga- Associate Vice President of Student Life, Darla Doty - Assistant Vice President of Student Life, Tarleton alumini, and the great people and companies of the Stephenville area.

Mr. Mark Eakin serves as the director of Rodeo Activities and head coach. Eakin graduated from Tarleton in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Before returning to Tarleton as the head coach, Eakin received his Master of Science degree from West Texas A&M and lead the rodeo team to numerous National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association championship titles. Assistant Coach is Tibba Smith and the student assistant coach is Charlie Gorzalka.

CONGRATULATIONS CNFR QUALIFIERS:

Kiel Rowan- Calf Roping & Steer Wrestling

Tim Sparing- Steer Wrestling

Jake Self- Bareback Riding

Joel Schlegel- Bareback Riding

Tate Owens- Saddle Bronc Riding

Payton Norell- Team Roping

Troy Hubbard- Calf Roping

Tara Schroedter- Goat Tying

Cassie Vierstra- Goat Tying

Katie Vierstra- Breakaway Roping

Shelby Smith- Breakaway Roping

Casey Carter- Barrel Racing

Upcoming Events

CNFR

June 10-16, 2012