Behind the Chutes Winter 2013

174th Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, March 11-26, 2011 Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo BehInd the Chutes

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RODEO AUSTINEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

OFFICERSShaun Tuggle, President

Hap Feuerbacher, President-ElectBrian Lehne, Secretary-Treasurer

AT-LARGEKeith BerdollJeff Denton

David KardoszEddie Ledesma

Lance LivelyDale MitschkeLatius Prikryl

Brian Yarbrough

PAST PRESIDENTSTravis AsklundMatt Berry, Sr.

Jay EvansBryan Teich

Gilbery TurrietaStan VoelkerFred Weber

Kerry Wiggins

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERBucky Lamb

9100 Decker Lake RoadAustin, Texas 78724

512-919-3000 phone512-919-3005 faxRodeoAustin.com

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PAGE ONEJoin Rodeo Austin Kid’s Club

PAGE TWORockin’ A Fairgrounds

PAGE THREE & FourPrpRodeo and Concert Series

PAGE FIVE & sixRodeo Austin Super Shootout

PAGE SEVEN Rodeo Austin’s World Champion

PAGE eightBBQ Auction & Dance

Fashion & Fine Art

PAGE nineScholar Spotlight

Official Rodeo Austin Gear

PAGE nineClass of 2013 Scholarship Recipients

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join Rodeo Austin kid’s clubThe Rodeo Austin Kid’s Club is designed to Promote

Youth Education and Preserve Western Heritage to children ages 12 and under. By becoming a member,

your child will get roped into the excitement of Rodeo Austin at an early age.

Memberships are $20 each and include:Kid’s Club Sheriff’s BadgeCustom Kid’s Club T-shirt

Official Kid’s Club Membership cardInvitation to exclusive Kid’s Club events

Quarterly e-newsletterTwo one-day Fairgrounds passes

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Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World and Rodeo Austin is bringing you sixteen days of rockin’ bands. Rodeo Austin offers live music for everyone to enjoy. Check out the Rockin’ A Fairgrounds Stage for daily performances at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 1, 201412:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Janie Balderas 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Jeff Whitehead 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cody Bryan Band6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Josh GriderSunday, March 2, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. James Ridge 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Johnny Cooper6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Kris GordonMonday, March 3, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Magnolia Band4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Callahan Divide6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Clayton GardnerTuesday, March 4, 20142:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Travis Parker Band4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Phillip Thomas6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Shawn Nelson Wednesday, March 5, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tanner Louis4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Matt Stell6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. John D. HaleThursday, March 6, 20142:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Statesboro Revue4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Jessee Jennings6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Josh Ward BandFriday, March 7, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Zach Walther Band4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Texas Renegade6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. South Texas SoundsSaturday, March 8, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Janie Balderas 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Jonathon Fox6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Morgan Leigh BandSunday, March 9, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Emily Bell4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Katye Hamlin6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Chad Sullins and the Last Call Coalition

Monday, March 10, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Stephanie Urbino Jones4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Clay Thrash6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Aaron Einhouse Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Peterson Brothers4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Folk Family Revival6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Shane Smith and the Saints Wednesday, March 12, 20142:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Connor Christian and Southern Gothic4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mike and the Moonpies6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Curtis GrimesThursday, March 13, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Midnight River Choir4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Peterson Brothers6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monte GoodFriday, March 14, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Zane Williams4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Clay Thrash6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Kirk BaxleySaturday, March 15, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dillon Havins 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ray Johnston Band6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. John SlaughterSunday, March 16, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Weldon Henson4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sarah Pierce6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Nick Verzosa

Rockin’ A Stage Concert Schedule

Clayton gardner

Jonathon Fox

Curtis GrimesJeff Whitehead

STEPHANIE URBINA JONES

rockin’ fairgrounds

More than

live concerts100

AARON Einhouse

Clay ThrashJosh Grider

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The 2014 Main Stage Concert Series features a diverse line-up

and each star-studded performance is coupled with live rodeo action.

3.1.14 CLAY WALKER 3.2.14 LORETTA LYNN 3.3.14 DUSTIN LYNCH

3.7.14 JOSH TURNER 3.8.14 JOSH ABBOTT BAND 3.9.14 WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

3.13.14 SCOTTY MCCREERY 3.14.14 CAPITAL CITIES

AGGIE DAY HILLTOPPER DAY

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P R E S E N T E D B Y P R E S E N T E D B YP R E S E N T E D B Y

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Bobcat DAY

Capitol Area Council

Boy Scouts Day

3.4.14 THOMPSON SQUARE 3.5.14 CHRIS YOUNG 3.6.14 THE TEMPTATIONS

3.10.14 ELI YOUND BAND 3.11.14 LEE BRICE 3.12.14 AUSTIN MAHONE

3.15.14 KEVIN FOWLER 3.16.14 DWIGHT YOAKAM

RED RAIDER DAY

SCHOLARSHIP DAY

LONGHORN DAY

KID’S CLUB DAY

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P R E S E N T E D B Y P R E S E N T E D B Y P R E S E N T E D B Y

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America’s Top ProRodeo Athletes

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Super Shootout

As one of America’s Top 10 ProRodeos, Rodeo Austin will be bringing the world’s premier athletes to town on March 1, 2014 to compete in the third-annual Rodeo Austin Super Shootout. With $100,000 in prize money up for grabs this year, the stakes are higher, the competition is tougher and the fan experience will be better than ever!

An invitation-only event, the Super Shootout features the winners of bareback riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding and bull riding from ten of North America’s top rodeos. Fans have the opportunity to root for their favorite cowboys and cowgirls from around the world or rally behind the home team, TEAM RODEO AUSTIN, that includes bareback rider Brian Bain, barrel racer Angie Meadors, saddle bronc rider Chet Johnson, and World Champion bull rider J.W. Harris.

This year’s Super Shootout kicks off Rodeo Austin’s 16-day Fair and Rodeo and will be followed by a live concert featuring national recording artist Clay Walker. Join Rodeo Austin for this heart-stopping Super Shootout and legendary concert! Tickets on sale now at RodeoAustin.com.

100 000Compete for

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Rodeo Austin is proud to sponsor five elite ProRodeo athletes, including 2013 World Champion bull rider J.W. Harris. These athletes are chosen by Rodeo Austin to be ambassadors of the brand, based not only on skill and success in the sport of rodeo, but on character and values. Four-time World Champion Bull Rider J.W. Harris is as humble and down to earth as they get. When asked about his recent success and

Rodeo Austin’s

W o r l d C h a m p i o n

future goals, Harris responded, “I’ve been lucky to have such success and I

look forward to what the future holds but I don’t want to put a number on it. I don’t want to ride for too long. I just want to go out as a great bull rider.” Of course, life as a ProRodeo athlete can be difficult, and Harris says that staying healthy on the road is his biggest challenge. He pushes himself to grow as a bull rider and loves the sport of rodeo because it gives him the freedom to go wherever he wants and

follow any path. Harris also has a passion for rodeo for reasons beyond the competition. “It is an honor to be supported by an organization with a mission of advancing youth and the

A Day in the Life of J.w. harrisLife as a bull rider can be extreme. When he’s not on the road, Harris spends his time with his wife and children. Even then, he focuses on his job, devoting hours on end to staying in shape and mentally figuring out ways to get better each and every day.

Although he says he doesn’t have a set routine, Harris’ schedule while on the road becomes a little more structured – fitting in autographs, interviews, rest and physical preparation. “I don’t do superstitions and I don’t get too worked up. I get to the arena two hours early to prepare and then most importantly, I just have fun.”

western lifestyle. The kids are the future of rodeo and without

organizations supporting them and this way of life, there is no future in what I do.” When asked if he has a mantra that he lives by, Harris simply replied, “I just do.”

“Kids are the future of rodeo

and without organizations

supporting them and this

way of life, there is no future

in what I do.”

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Temperatures and spirits were high on the evening of Saturday, January 11, 2014 as guests two-stepped through the doors of Austin Music Hall. As music poured from the speakers, the Rodeo Austin BBQ Auction and Dance kicked off the rodeo season. Rows of silent auction items—ranging from a Lammes Candies gift basket to a freshwater pearl necklace - lined the live music hall. Following a BBQ dinner, Rodeo Austin President-Elect Hap Feuerbacher took to the microphone to kick off the evening’s live auction. When the final piece was auctioned off, folks put down their bidder numbers and kicked up their boots to the rock ‘n’ roll beats of Johnny Dee’s Rocket 88’s. The band played everything from oldies to country favorites. After the dance floor cleared and the last winners collected

Hannah WarwickGrand Champion - Traditional Art

Sadie WilliamsReserve Grand Champion - Traditional Art

their prizes of the evening, a significant amount of money was raised in auction items to benefit Rodeo Austin’s mission of Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage.

Pictured above left to right: 2014 Miss Rodeo Austin, Lisa Lageschaar, poses with 2014 Miss Rodeo Austin Princess, Bailee Ackerman

BBQ Auction & Dance

On Saturday, January 25, 2014, the historic Driskill Hotel took on a Western flair for Rodeo Austin’s Fashion and Fine Art event. The 2014 Youth Western Art Show showcased western-themed art submissions from students across the Lone Star state. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres as they viewed pieces ranging from a guitar-playing cowboy sketch to a still photo of a windmill at dusk. By 5:30 p.m., the Driskill Ballroom was packed as the coronation of the 2014 Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest began. The twelve contestants were introduced to the crowd modeling western-themed apparel. As dinner was served to the audience, the girls arrived back onstage in

f a s h i o n a n d f i n e a r ttheir best leather dresses and boots to model and answer questions as part of the competition. Following a tough deliberation by the judges, Lisa Lageschaar of Pickton, Texas, was crowned 2014 Miss Rodeo Austin and Bailee Ackerman of Orangefield, Texas, was crowned 2014 Miss Rodeo Austin Princess. Lisa and Bailee each received a $16,000 scholarship and will serve as ambassadors of the Rodeo Austin brand over the next year.

The evening concluded with guests invited to the Mezzanine for the announcement of the Youth Western Art Show winners. The top 24 award-winning art pieces will be auctioned off to the highest bidders March 14, 2014 at the Youth Auction, held at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

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Johnny Dee’s Rocket 88’s performed classic hits to keep the crowd dancing at the 2014 BBQ Auction & Dance

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As a 2011 Rodeo Austin scholar, Chloe Banks is not your typical scholarship recipient. She chose to give back to the organization that gave to her. The recent University of Texas graduate has completed three Rodeo Austin internships over the years and is currently in her fourth internship as Rodeo Austin’s exhibits intern. Chloe says it’s the positive attitudes in the office that play a major part in her returning each year. “I love the people here,” she said. “They are so kind. The people that I work with are very uplifting and hardworking.” Chloe’s background further adds to her interest in all things Rodeo Austin. “I grew up doing the Rodeo Austin livestock shows and I loved that part of it. And then, being an intern, I’m able to hold onto that a little bit—just in a different aspect.” Chloe attended Austin’s Anderson High School and was the only student in her high school involved in 4-H. This didn’t deter Chloe from competing in livestock shows. The Austin native showed everything including rabbits, lambs, steers and goats. During her high school years, Chloe also served as club president for both Wilbarger Creek 4-H and Travis County 4-H. Prior to enrolling in the University of Texas as a philosophy major, Chloe was awarded a $5,000 Rodeo Austin scholarship. Chloe says that one of the best things

about the scholarship was becoming aware of the other facets of Rodeo Austin. “I actually got involved with Rodeo Austin’s annual Gala through my scholarship,” Chloe said. Following this year’s rodeo, Chloe will be moving to South Africa to help establish housing for low-income families. But no matter where she roams, Rodeo Austin is a place she will return. “I’ll definitely still come back and be involved in some capacity of volunteering,” she said. And to indulge in some tasty Rodeo Austin treats. “I get pizza on a stick every year,” Chloe said, recalling the memory with a smile. “I have loved that since I was little.”

Rodeo Austin’s Official Souvenir Shop offers top-quality gear ranging from t-shirts and caps to collectors’ items such as year pins and belt buckles. Rodeo fans can purchase the merchandise at all Rodeo Austin events as well as online at RodeoAustin.com

Whether you’re a collector looking for unique items or need gift ideas for family and friends, check out Rodeo Austin’s Official Souvenir Shop. located on the Rodeo Arena Mezzanine.

Scholar Spotlight

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Chloe Banks


Darryl DempsTexas State University$16,000

Jelisa FieldsTexas A&M Univesity$8,000

Brittany FietsamUniversity of Texas$8,000

Emily ForemanTexas A&M University$16,000

Christina GoldbergUniversity of Texas$16,000

Alex IngramMiss Rodeo Austin$16,000

Kyle AtkinsSam Houston State University$8,000

Carson BinfordUniversity of Texas$8,000

Amber BoekerUniversity of Texas$8,000

Taylor BrooksTexas A&M University$8,000

Aeris BroussardHuston Tillotson University$8,000

Gavin GuadagnoliAustin Community College$4,000

Brandon CroninTexas A&M University$16,000

Victoria McCulloughConcordia University Texas$16,000

Anna McSwainTexas 4-H Foundation$16,000

Wesley MeadowsTexas A&M University$8,000

Chamonix MejiaTexas Tech University$8,000

Amanda MuehrUniversity of Texas$8,000

Brittini PavlicekUniversity of Texas$8,000

Tyler ReileyTexas A&M University$8,000

Douglas RichardsonTexas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine$16,000

Cecilia SanchezAustin Community College$4,000

Abigail SchacherlUniversity of Texas$8,000

Andrew SchultzAustin Community College$4,000

DeVean RodriguezTexas State University$8,000

Kasey SeiterTexas A&M University$8,000

Michelle RodriguezSt. Edwards University$16,000

Alvaro SilverioSt. Edwards University$8,000

Rachel SmithTexas 4-H Foundation$16,000

Sarah MatthewsTexas 4-H Foundation$16,000

Tessa MatusUniversity of Texas$8,000

McKenna GreeneMiss Rodeo Austin Princess$16,000

Shelby MarescaTexas Tech University$8,000

Samuel IsenbergTexas FFA Foundation$16,000

Hannah JohnsonTexas Tech University$16,000

Russell HutsonUniversity of Texas$8,000

John MarchettiTexas FFA Foundation$16,000

Eric DuongUniversity of Texas$8,000

$484,000 in scholarshipsawarded to 45 Texas students

“Thank you, Rodeo Austin, for putting your trust in me as a student and helping to fund my education. This generous scholarship plays a monumental role in allowing me to pursue my dreams.” Avery Wolfe

“Thank you so much for supporting youth across Texas! Without the support of organizations like this, college would not be possible for many students, including myself.” Tyler Reiley

Brittany TaylorTexas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine$16,000

Bryce WinfreyTexas Tech University$8,000

Charles WalkerTexas Tech University$8,000

Avery WolfeUniversity of Texas$8,000

Bailee WrightWest Texas A&M University$8,000

Madison YandellTexas FFA Foundation$16,000

Tyler ZientaraTexas State University$8,000

Class of 2013 Scholarship Recipients

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April 28

Cowboy BreakfastThe Long CenterFebruary 21

march 1-16Rodeo AustinTravis County Expo Center

March 1 Rodeo Austin Super ShootoutMarch 7-8 BBQ Cook-OffMarch 14 Youth Auction Bullock Texas State History MuseumMarch 14-15 Bullet Proof Blowout PartyMarch 16 Rodeo All Star Series Finals

for more information about each event, visit rodeoaustin.com

Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyTarry House

May 16Rodeo Round Up Annual MeetingDr. Charles W. Graham WesternHeritage Center

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