About MSHR

At A Glance

  • The Missouri High School Rodeo Association (MHSR) is a state affiliate of the National High School Rodeo Association.

  • MHSR was established in 1956. Current members includes more than 200 high school and junior high students from across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Learn more about becoming a member.

  • MHSR awards points and payout at each rodeo.

  • In 2021, MHSR awarded $8,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

  • MHSR is governed by an elected, volunteer board of directors and one national director, and is managed by a state secretary. It also has four elected student officers. Learn more about the Board members.

  • MHSR is a 501(c)(3) and contributions are deductible to the extent the tax laws allow. Learn more about sponsoring MSHRA.

  • MHSR is a family and community affair. Contestants typically bring both parents and grandparents (as well as other family and friends) to each rodeo, which is hosted and promoted by a community association, fair board or other interested group. View our calendar of rodeos and plan to join us!

MHSR rodeos have contestants in both High School (9th-12th grade) and Junior High (5th-8th grade). Students can join and compete regardless of attending public, private or home school. They must maintain minimum grades for eligibility and are required to submit grade cards each spring and fall seasons.

High School contestants compete in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc, team roping, tiedown calf roping and steer wrestling. Junior High contestants compete in breakaway roping, ribbon roping, goat tying, barrel racing, pole bending, team roping, tiedown calf roping, chute dogging and bull riding. Both divisions feature shooting sports: High school includes trap and .22 light rifle and junior high includes .22 light rifle. In 2022, MSHRA is adding cutting to its high school division events.

The NHSRA has provided rules for the National organization. The National Rule Book is followed by MHSR except where Missouri Ground Rules have been adapted to fit Missouri specifically. Ground rules are reviewed annually; members may offer amendments to be considered by the Board.

Contestants earn and accumulate points for yearend state awards and the top four contestants in each event qualify for the National High School or Junior High Finals Rodeo, where Missouri teams will compete against contestants from 40 states and the countries of Australia, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. Contestants compete for titles, scholarships, prizes and added money.

To learn more about NHSRA, read it’s History and FAQ section.