HISTORY OF CHSRA

For over 40 years California High School Rodeo had provided a place for youth rodeo to flourish and grow. Generations of cowboys and cowgirls come up the ranks and have seen the benefits of CHSRA. The vision and goal has always been teaching leadership, promoting education and encouraging family values. CHSRA is the state chapter of the National High School Rodeo Association. One of the original charter members, California has seen many of its members bring home National titles. The first priority is promoting our western heritage and investing in the future of young rodeo athletes.

With 13 events for grades 9th through 12th, there is something for everyone. Team Roping, Tie Down roping, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Polebending, Goat Tying, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Bullriding, Cutting and the Queen Contest. Also nearly 10 years ago the Junior High Division was started for grades 6th through 8th. These contestants can compete in Breakaway, Goat tying, Chute Dogging, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Polebending, Ribbon roping and Jr. Bull Riding.

California is the home to nine districts where 600 members of C.H.S.R.A compete. Each of these districts compete in 8 rodeos throughout the year accumulating points to determine their top five state qualifiers in each of the 13 events high school rodeo offers. State finals are held in the beautiful town of Bishop, California where it has been held consecutively for 6 years. During state finals nearly 260 contestants compete to place in the top 4, where they will be sent to represent California at the National Finals. The National Finals is the largest rodeo in the world with over 1400 contestants competing and over 500,000 dollars given away in scholarship money.

High School Rodeo creates many opportunities for youth including scholarships, the chance to travel, character development and countless memories. You do not actually have to compete on horseback to be a member of C.H.S.R.A, there are numerous ways to be involved have the same opportunities as the competing members. This year alone the state wide scholarship number hit 50,000 dollars.

Aside from the high school division, C.H.S.R.A also offers students from 6th to 8th grade the chance to rodeo in the Junior High Division.