It is the first scheduled National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned event in the state and always draws a large crowd of entries. The weekend haulers have been idle since late November and the aged-event riders are out to show their horses to those who may be in the market. There are 10 regions within the state organization. The State Finals have been held in Abilene each year since 1989 and will continue at least through 2001. Students are chosen based on leadership qualities, academic eligibility and athletic achievements.
Members receive official competition apparel of shirts and jeans embroidered with the team logo.
Grandpa brags Spencer Baize called from Stamford last Sunday to say his grandson, Casey Baize of San Angelo and a student at Western Texas College in Snyder, was named Bullrider of the Year in the Cope-Skoal Pro Rodeo Championship awards. Spencer said Casey has had his PRCA card for two years. Casey scored 83 points in the standings as reported in the Dec. 15 issue of the ProRodeo Sports News. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .