Home of the 2009-2010 Southwest region champion mens and womens teams
The Tarleton Rodeo Association has been part of a winning tradition since 1947. Tarleton teams have won 6 national championship titles and 16 individual national championships.Today Tarleton has one of the biggest teams in the nation with 104 card holding student members in 2009-10.
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 Dr. Wanda Mercer- Vice-President for Student Services, Dr. Dominic Dotatovio- President of Tarleton State University, Dr. Hinga- assistant Vice President for Wellness & Career Development, 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 Coaches are Raymond Hollabaugh and Tibba Smith.
Upcoming Events
College National Finals Rodeo
June 12-19, 2010
Casper, Wyoming
Please visit www.cnfr.com for tickets and information
