UPDATE ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL RODEO
While the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association certainly welcomes new rodeo proposals, President Josh Martin and First Vice President Chris Baxter polled all of the LHSRA Board Members and their polled opinions were 16 opposed to a revote and 4 in favor of a revote. The LHSRA Executive Board aligned with the LHSRA Board of Directors and voted unanimously against a second vote by the LHSRA Board of Directors. The 2025-2026 Rodeo Schedule remains as approved on September 2, 2025.
Link to 2025-2026 Rodeo Schedule
2025-2026 LHSRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Link to LHSRA Board of Directors and Contact Info
LHSRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
September 2, 2025
Election of Officers
President Josue Martin
First Vice President Chris Baxter
Second Vice President Dewitt Poole
Secretary Stephanie Rodrigue
Treasurer Nicky Rodrigue, National Director
Parliamentarian Brandon Guillot
2026 State Finals Mandatory Jackpot
Jackpot participation will be mandatory for all contestants in all events ONLY at the 2026 Louisiana Junior High and High School Finals’ Rodeo at $50/event ($25/round) payable in the two long rounds.
2026 LHSRA Fundraisers
LHSRA Raffle – Mandatory Participation
Official Merchandise – Voluntary Participation with Seasonal Designs
Spring Flowers & Ferns – Voluntary Participation
2026 Custom State Finals Awards (NHSRA Sponsor Companies)
Tod Slone Saddles’ Champion Saddles
Gist Silversmiths’ Buckles
Carroll Original Wear National Team Jackets
(Additional awards to be considered as the season progresses)
West Louisiana Rodeo Club Request
Request to host a new Qualifying Rodeo in DeRidder in October 2025 denied (6 in favor, 14 opposed)
Approval of Schedule
2025-2026 Schedule approved as posted
Additional Approved Stock Contractor
HD Willis Rodeo Livestock – Huel Willis (13 in favor, 7 opposed)
Limits on Cuttings & Reined Cow Horse Events at Qualifying Rodeos
Continuation of hosting up to 2 each Cuttings and Reined Cow Horse Events per Qualifying Rodeo failed (5 in favor, 15 opposed)
Each Qualifying Rodeo has the option to host no more than 1 Cutting and/or Reined Cow Horse event in 2025-2026.
State Finals Point System
State Finals’ Point System will remain at 30% of points available per event during the Qualifying Season
Rodeo Season + State Finals Sponsorships Available
Interested Sponsors may opt in to year-long sponsorships, including signage at all Qualifying Rodeos and participation as a State Finals’ Sponsor at $5000.
Those interested should contact President Josh Martin at 337-802-2119.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will be considered a 2025-2026 Year-long Sponsor.
LHSRA MEMBERSHIP IS NOW OPEN
THROUGH APRIL 28, 2026
FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
(New and Renewing Members)
at https://nhsra.equestevent.com/
Please read all information below carefully.
If planning on entering the Tri-Parish Rodeo,
Please make every effort to have all accurate information completed
and forms uploaded As Soon As Possible.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
IF YOU ARE A FORMER NHSRA JUNIOR HIGH OR HIGH SCHOOL
MEMBER OF ANY STATE
PRIMARY EMAIL & MAIN / MOBILE NUMBER
MUST BE FOR THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN
(not the contestant)
NHSRA MEMBERSHIP PORTAL INFORMATION
· Prospective members must register at https://nhsra.equestevent.com/.
· NHSRA requires that membership must be competed online and all documents both correctly completed and correctly uploaded into the member’s portal before entering a qualifying rodeo. There is no workaround to uploading documents.
· NHSRA requires that NHSRA dues be paid online.
· When completing the NHSRA membership info, use PARENT INFO for the Main/Mobile Phone and the Primary Email. Both texts and emails will be used to communicate important information from both NHSRA and LHSRA. Texts will be sent regularly through this system from both LHSRA and NHSRA.
· Do NOT opt out of text messaging.
· BOTH BIOLOGICAL PARENTS must sign all NHSRA and LHSRA documents. The only exceptions are a deceased parent, FULL Custody of one parent (NOT Domiciliary Custody), LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP or POWER OF ATTORNEY to act on matters involving rodeo, sports and/or extra-curricular activities. (Copies of the applicable document must be uploaded if both biological parents are not signing.) If there is only one signature, one of the following must be written on each line of every document that the second parent would sign: DECEASED, FULL CUSTODY, LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP, or POWER OF ATTORNEY.
· Please be very careful to assure that the new or renewing member’s info is entered or updated, all NHSRA and LHSRA documents are completed online, printed, signed, notarized when applicable, before uploading back into the member’s online account.
· The following are the NHSRA forms within the NHSRA Portal:
o NHSRA Membership Application
o NHSRA Minor’s Release (must be notarized)
§ BOTH documents noted above will auto-populate, after info is entered.
· The following are the LHSRA forms that are fillable PDF’s, so please complete the documents on your computer before printing, signing and notarizing those that require notification.
o Qualifying Rodeo Entry Form for Cowboys (must be notarized) or
o Qualifying Rodeo Entry Forms for Cowgirls (must be notarized)
§ Please note that Junior High Forms are to be used by Junior High Members and High School Forms are to be used by High School Members
o Social Media Policy / Raffle Agreement (must be notarized)
o Additional Documents that must be uploaded:
§ First year members ONLY: Copy of Birth Certificate
§ ALL members: Copy of 2025 Final Grades (report card or transcript) OR Current 2025-2026 Progress Report or Report Card
§ HOMESCHOOL Members ONLY: Copy of Louisiana Department of Education Home Study APPROVAL FORM (not the confirmation of application), current for date of membership enrollment and through July 31, 2026. (See additional Home School info below)
§ Any legal custody/guardianship documentation, as noted.
o DO NOT upload the Insurance Card provided in the Member Portal. That is made available electronically for member information and use.
DO NOT MAIL ANY DOCUMENTS
Members in Schools Not Approved By
Louisiana Department of Education
(Members not attending a Public School or approved Nonpublic School) Must provide a copy of Louisiana Department of Education APPROVED Home Study Program valid through May 31, 2026.
(If qualifying for the National Junior High or High School Finals Rodeo,
the approval must be valid through July 31, 2026.)
Accreditations DO NOT replace
Louisiana Department of Education approvals.
The Louisiana Department of Education has released a list of Louisiana Department of Education Approved Nonpublic Schools for 2025-2026:
https://go.boarddocs.com/la/bese/Board.nsf/files/DBDQNG6A1DD5/$file/AGII%20NP%20Classifications%20Dec2024.pdf
Note that many of the schools/hybrid schools/home school programs in which LHSRA members enroll are NOT approved
by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Check your home school or program carefully at the above website.
If your school’s name is not on the list of Approved Schools,
you MUST complete the Approved Home Study application.
There is no fee to receive approval.
If choosing a school that is not listed, a Louisiana Department of Education APPROVED HOME STUDY document must be uploaded.
For more information on the Louisiana Department of Education
APPROVED HOME STUDY PROGRAM, visit:
https://doe.louisiana.gov/topic-pages/louisiana-school-choice/home-study
To enroll in a Louisiana Department Education Home Study Program, visit:
https://webapps.doe.louisiana.gov/publicapps/homestudy_app/homestudy_app.aspx
As the year progresses, there is no deadline to join NHSRA/LHSRA; however, all electronic documents must be accurate and complete, uploaded in the member’s NHSRA portal, and NHSRA dues paid online before entries close for the initial rodeo that the member plans to enter.
Questions? Please email, call or Stephanie Rodrigue at
stephanied.rodrigue@gmail.com 337-540-4623
2025 FINAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS
Link to Current Standings
2025 FINAL JUNIOR HIGH STANDINGS
Link to Current Standings
2025-2026 PARTNER REQUESTS
(Please text 337-540-4623 to add or delete requests.)
High School Header Needed ~ Contact Jennifer Ryan at 318-481-2739
Junior High Header Needed ~ Contact Buster Carlisle at 337-764-5555
High School Heeler Needed ~ Contact Amanda Walton at 318-560-8571
High School Heeler Needed ~ Contact Curt Ganey at 318-419-8560
High School Heeler Needed ~ Contact Mandrell Latiolais at 337-258-4834
High School Heeler Needed ~ Contact Joe Aucoin at 337-349-5153
Junior High Ribbon Roper Needed ~ Contact Chelsea Morris at 318-374-0372
QUALIFYING RODEO FUNDRAISERS
LHSRA reserves the right to be the exclusive provider of LHSRA/state items,
including clothing, caps, jackets and all other promotional items.
Promotional items sold by Qualifying Rodeo Clubs shall not be soft goods
(clothing, caps , totes bags and similar items).
Other items sold may have the name of a rodeo club,
but nothing referencing LHSRA, Louisiana HIgh School Rodeo, State Finals, etc.,
or anything that reflects a reference to the state-wide assocation.
All club references are appropriate.