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Meet the Member Kaden Burger
September 1, 2023
story by Mackie Ford The Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association prioritizes high school students and the sport of rodeo, implementing renewable energy in the rodeo arena for years to come. OKHSRA is mandated by love for the profession of rodeo it represents, paving the way for the youth of America to build a brighter future. Given the opportunity to interview an up and coming member of the OKHSRA, Kaden Burger, 16 year old daughter of…
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Meet the Member Haze Kuykendall
September 1, 2023
story by Mackie Ford I caught up with Haze Kuykendall, an Oklahoma Junior High School Rodeo Association member and son of Justin and Mandie Kuykendall, on his journey from backstage to the spotlight. He is inspired by what is offered to him by being in this organization. Haze sees his sixteen-year-old brother, Chisolm, an Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association member, as his role model. He strives to one day be as good as his older…
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Meet the Member Mylee Modlin
August 4, 2023
story by Lindsay Humphrey Even though Mylee Modlin was born in Alaska, she spent a few years in Japan before moving to Blanchard, Oklahoma, when she was just 4 years old. A lifetime in the military for her mom – Amy Saunders – bred an innate sense of adventure and love for travel in Mylee. “One of my favorite parts about rodeo is getting to travel outside of the Oklahoma and Texas area,” said the…
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Meet the Member Trysten Rawls
May 18, 2023
story by Lindsay Humphrey All four Rawls boys essentially live and breathe team roping, day and night. At the helm of that passion is Trysten, who, at 18, is the oldest of his siblings – Paden, 16, Phoenix, 11 and Roane, 3. “If you grow up around it [team roping], it’s just going to become part of you and that’s definitely true about my brothers and I,” said the Tecumseh High School senior. “My dad…
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Meet the Member Ella Jackson
May 2, 2023
story by Lindsay Humphrey Day in and day out, it’s nothing but horses for Ella Jackson and she wouldn’t have it any other way. If she isn’t riding one, then she’s probably learning about them from Dr. Katie Lesh at Stillwater Equine Veterinary Services. “Other than barrel racing, equine reproduction is my passion,” said the 17-year-old from Burbank, Oklahoma. “I’ve always loved the idea of becoming a vet and thought it was something I wanted…
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Meet the Member Meadow Burns
March 1, 2023
story by Lindsay Humphrey It’s been a long time coming, but Meadow Burns is finally competing in the OHSRA. It’s both her first and last year in high school rodeo, so she’s taking in every moment the best she can. “I love the atmosphere and the friendships I’ve made in high school rodeo,” said the 18-year-old from Inola, Oklahoma. “I feel like I’ll have ties to those friends for a lifetime. Nobody knows what we’ll…
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Meet the Member Hayden Stump
January 19, 2023
story by Lindsay Humphrey This is only Hayden Stump’s second season competing in the OHSRA, but he’s adjusted well to stiff competition in both the tie-down and team roping. It was the spring of his freshman season when Hayden’s family made the move from Elsmere, Nebraska, down to Lawton. They made that trip north and south several more times so Hayden could finish out his freshman year with the NHSRA. “It took a lot of…
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Meet the Member Korben Baker
September 23, 2022
story by Lindsay Humphrey “When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a cowboy and now that I’m old enough that’s exactly what I do,” said Korben Baker from Marlow, Oklahoma. “I work at the sale barn and then for some farmers and ranchers.” Korben’s dad, Kenny, works in the oil field while his mom, Monica, owns a hair salon. The Baker’s aren’t immersed in the western way of life other than through…
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Meet the Member Sadie Mendenhall
August 18, 2022
story by Lindsay Humphrey Going into the short go at high school nationals, Sadie Mendenhall found herself in a three-way tie. It was her third trip to nationals in as many years all in the cutting. “In the first round we didn’t have the best cows, but I made it work,” said the 17-year-old from Edmond, Oklahoma. “I was disappointed with my score in the first round, but I came back and won the second.”…
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Meet the Member Zane Rampey
July 21, 2022
story by Lindsay Humphrey Towering at 6-foot, 2-inches, Zane Rampey ropes calves on an ex-racehorse he calls Poncho. The black 18-year-old gelding has a long stride that helps Zane dismount with the right amount of momentum to set him up on just about any calf the duo encounters. “We trained Poncho a long time ago for a family friend who mostly roped at home,” said the 17-year-old high school senior from Pryor, Oklahoma. “I’ve had…
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Meet the Member Konner Bickerstaff
May 19, 2022
story by Lindsay Humphrey Life for 17-year-old Konner Bickerstaff has been consumed by two things: soccer and rodeo. Rodeo came first, but she’s been competing in both for almost her entire life. “Rodeo is a family thing. As soon as I could walk, I was put on a horse,” said the Ada High School junior. “I’ve done rodeo for as long as I can remember and so has my sister, Kennadee (15).” Unfortunately, Konner’s junior…
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Meet the Member Drayton Aldridge
April 25, 2022
story by Lindsay Humphrey “I high school rodeo more for the memories; have some good times with buddies and get out of town for a weekend,” said OHSRA senior header Drayton Aldridge from Carter, Oklahoma. “This is my first year in Oklahoma high school because I competed in Texas my junior year. I had a bunch of friends who wanted me to compete in Oklahoma, so I made the switch this year.” Out of ten…
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