Tarleton Rodeo

Transcript

Okay, we’re diving into Tarleton’s world-class rodeo program with Jacob. Jacob is a graduate student competing with the team in team roping and he’ll show us why there’s no better place to rodeo than here in Stephenville, Texas, the cowboy capital of the world. Jacob, take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, y’all. I am a team member and graduate assistant for the Tarleton Rodeo Team. Being able to compete and work directly with the coaches here at Tarleton Rodeo has been one of the greatest experiences of my college career. These past few years have flown by. I’m excited to share my experiences with you and a little bit more about our program. Tarleton Rodeo competes in the southwest region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Tarleton Rodeo is one of the most decorated collegiate rodeo programs in the nation with 37 national championships. Eight of those national championships are team titles, four each for both the men and women’s team. Most recently, Tarleton clinched the 2022 College National Finals Rodeo Championship with the men’s team and clinched an individual title in the steer wrestling. This season, over 150 student athletes will wear the purple vest, which is an unmistakable symbol of the history of the legacy of our winning program. Our Bob and Darla Doty Rodeo Complex is the premier collegiate rodeo training facility in the nation. It’s close to our main campus and it features a covered indoor arena with bleachers, an outdoor practice arena, over 30 horse stalls. We also have a hot walker to exercise our horses, a saltwater spa, and even a gym. Tarleton really makes sure that they take care of us as student athletes and take care of our horses. Coming to Tarleton was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. I’m so blessed that I get to not only represent this great university, but the rodeo tune as well. Thank you for listening. What’s next, Alex?

– Thanks, Jacob. It makes sense that the greatest collegiate rodeo program in the nation would also have the greatest rodeo practice facility. That was incredible. Take care.