Michigan High School

MIHSRA

Rodeo Association

Since 1989

Living Our Western Heritage

It is Michigan High School Rodeo Association’s intent to promote Jr. High and High School Rodeo at the state level and encourage eligible students to participate at MIHSRA rodeos.  This association will promote the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship while at various rodeos.  We will strive to keep our Western Heritage alive and active, while maintaining humane treatment of the animals we participate with.  MIHSRA does encourage students to further their education after High School with an aggressive Scholarship program.

National Junior High Team

A group photo of a Michigan rodeo team in matching western attire.

National Senior High Team

Group of rodeo participants posing outdoors in Michigan.

Miss Michigan Royalty

Woman in a red western shirt and decorated white chaps posing outdoors.

MISS MICHIGAN RODEO QUEEN 2025-2026

Hello! My name is Katy Wilt, and I am your Michigan High School Rodeo Queen for 2025-26.  I compete in barrel racing and pole bending on my two performance horses PJ & Woody.  I was born and raised in rodeo, and I look forward to representing Michigan and the Hughston family as queen.  I work on a dairy farm and at a boutique, which occupy most of my time.  I enjoy art, working with my colt, and working with my steers for the local youth show.  I’m looking forward to representing the MIHSRA alongside our Princess McKenna Jenema this rodeo season.

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Miss Michigan Junior High Rodeo Princess 2025-2026

Hello, My name is McKenna Jenema. I am excited to be the MIHSRA Princess for 2026! Along with being princess, I compete in goat tying, barrel racing and pole bending.
I Live on a dairy farm in Falmouth, MI. I stay busy helping on the farm, showing animals at the local fair, playing basketball and of course, practicing my rodeo events!
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Saddle Bronc Riding

Two cowboys on horseback roping a calf in a rodeo arena.

Steer Wrestling

Two cowboys on horseback roping a calf in a rodeo arena.
Cowboy on horseback roping a calf at a rodeo event.

Team Roping

Cowboy on horseback roping a calf at a rodeo event.
A cowboy rides a bucking horse during a rodeo event.

Bull Riding

A cowboy rides a bucking horse during a rodeo event.
Cowboy racing a horse around a barrel in front of a crowd.

Barrel Racing

Cowboy racing a horse around a barrel in front of a crowd.
Two rodeo participants chase a calf inside an arena.

Ribbon Roping

Two rodeo participants chase a calf inside an arena.
Rodeo cowboy riding a bucking bull in an arena with spectators.

Saddle Cattle

Rodeo cowboy riding a bucking bull in an arena with spectators.
A person lays on the ground near a rodeo bull gate.

Chute Dogging

A person lays on the ground near a rodeo bull gate.
A cowboy skillfully roping a calf during a rodeo event.

Reinded Cow Horse

A cowboy skillfully roping a calf during a rodeo event.
A rider in pink guides a horse through a pole bending course.

Pole Bending

A rider in pink guides a horse through a pole bending course.
A rodeo rider skillfully controlling a galloping horse in an arena.

Goat Tying

A rodeo rider skillfully controlling a galloping horse in an arena.
Cowboy roping a calf in a rodeo event with spectators watching.

Tie-Down Roping

Cowboy roping a calf in a rodeo event with spectators watching.
Cowboy skillfully herding cattle on horseback in a dusty arena.

Cutting

Cowboy skillfully herding cattle on horseback in a dusty arena.
Cowboy roping a calf during a rodeo event.

Breakaway roping

Cowboy roping a calf during a rodeo event.
Cowboy riding a bucking horse at a rodeo event.

BAREBACK RIDING

Cowboy riding a bucking horse at a rodeo event.

Sponsors

SADDLE SPONSORS

Gernaat Dairy
Winzler & Bok, LTD.
Marie Crowley Foundation
Merhow Trailers
Lakota Trailers

BUCKLE SPONSORS

A Spur Photography
Ackerberg Famrs
Andis Family
Bierlein Trenching
Blayn Hughston
Bob & Pam Gilbert
Buck & Jacky Martin
Browne's Electrical Service
Hughston's Cow Camp Rodeo
Dave & Gail Firman
Deb Stults
Dick Smith
Dundee Speech Therapy
Eric & Jenny Hoard
Frank & Bobi Jablinskey
Freedom Rodeo Bible Camp
Hall Farms Cattle CO
Holli Haley-Alumni
JESUS
Joe Mahnke Construction
Joel Noe at Courtsey Jeep & Ram Trucks
John & April Rogers
John & Tami Hightower

Kenny Ery
Kennedy Ranch
Kennedy Excavating, Inc.
KuKu Drywall
Ladd Family Farms
MK Transport- Mac Connolly
Mark & Keri Erfmyer
Merhow Trailers - Matt Ladd
Moran Iron Works
Palasek Performance Horses
Rebellion Series
Ryan & Sarah Bolin
Nova Blanaced Veterinary Medicine LLC
Recoil Firearms Consulting LLC
Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic
Saundra Ann's Bakery
Scott Cattle Corner
Snack Shack
TGF Ranch-Tom Frifth
The Coipel Family
Tom & Caryn Dells
Trent & Emily Surface
Two Hats Ranch
Watts Farm
4G Farms
A.L. Johnson & Sons
Sam & Chrissy Silverman
Zuiderveen Farms LLC
Hughston Livestock
Blayn Hughston

CEP Equine Nutriton/Cowgirl by Nature
Autumn Vista Transport
Equestrian Solutions
Gettin' Branded
Michigan Bleacher Rental
Moyer Painting & Restoration
Ravell Orchards
TriDonn Construction
Heather Donley - Montana Silversmith
Bent Halo
D & S Hay & Straw
John Ryan & Sons Farm
Kerlin Trailer Sales
Lum Hughston Trucking, LLC.
Ryan Brothers Custom Farming
Sparta Chevy
Tri Pine Tack & Western Boutique
Triple F Ranch - Lyle & Fionna Frederickson

TOP 10 SPONSOR

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NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEE SPONSOR

Elite Custom Saddle
Tri Pine Tack & Western Boutique

Straight From the Arena Dirt

Rugged to Classy

What is all of the training, late study nights, blood and sweat for? To be able to dress up and have a Cowboy Prom of course.

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Straight From the Arena Dirt

Rugged to Classy

What is all of the training, late study nights, blood and sweat for? To be able to dress up and have a Cowboy Prom of course.

High School Rodeo Shooting Sports

Our Team

The NHSRA established shooting sports as part of the events scheduled for the National Finals Rodeo(s) in 2005 in partnership with the NRA (National Rifle Association). Since inception, the program has welcomed an increase in the number of competitors for these events thereby validating the need for clarification of terms, procedure and general rules for each discipline offered.

Shooting Sports Program

The purpose of the program is to introduce and recruit NHSRA members into shooting sports programs

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A sniper rifle with a fiery, lava-like design.

Rifles

Any .22 caliber rimfire .22 short, .22 long, or .22 long rifle.

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Ammunition

Rimfire cartridges commercially catalogued as the “.22 Short, “.22 Long, or “.22 Long Rifle.

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Shotguns

Youth or adult size 20, 16 or 12-gauge shotguns may be used.

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Qualified Supervision

With respect to shooting sports, each state, province or country interested in forming shooting sports teams must appoint or elect a Shooting Sports Coordinator.

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • NRA certified instructor for one or both disciplines offered in the NHSRA is recommended
  • Current NRA Range Safety Officer certification is recommended
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Pure
Family
Fun

A man helps a child on a wooden fence in an outdoor setting.

Teamwork

There is no comparision to the support given and received within the family of rodeo.

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Celebrate

Take a break to recognize hurdles, triumphs and friendships.

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Making Memories

These are the days we develop ourselves into who we will become.