Michigan High School

MIHSRA

Rodeo Association

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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.

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National Junior High Team

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National Senior High Team

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Miss Michigan Royalty

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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

Saddle Bronc Riding

Saddle Bronc
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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.
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Ribbon Roping

Two rodeo participants chase a calf inside an arena.
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Saddle Cattle

Rodeo cowboy riding a bucking bull in an arena with spectators.
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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.
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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.

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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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
More Information
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Pure
Family
Fun

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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.