2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities

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#rideforthebrand Introduction The NCTA Ranch Horse Team utilizes the horse and traditional ranch values to teach all members involved responsibility, respect, and integrity in addition to an individualized horse training philosophy.

Team goals:

 Push Goals(2020-2021)  Improve level of horsemanship  Positively represent NCTA and the Team  Provide opportunities for students to travel & experience new loca- tions, people, & potential future direction  Build relationships with students, sponsors, competitors, community, youth, and organizations  Support local businesses & assist in bringing potential customers to our sponsors & local businesses  Actively participate in the Slidin Daze Ent. Stock Horse Series (SHTX affiliated)  Assist in furthering a relationship between NCTA, other colleges and additional organizations  Continue to host an AQHA VRH/Slidin Daze Sanctioned Show (successfully hosted nationally sanctioned shows under ASHA/ CoWN in March 2015, 2016, hosted a nationally sanctioned show under SHTX/ CoWN April 2017, and nationally sanctioned AQHA/Slidin Daze show in 2018 and 2019)

 Long Term Goals:  Increase Nebraska involvement in stock horse competition  Provide opportunities for NE horsemen (youth & adults) to improve horsemanship skills  Continue to grow NE representation within stock horse organizations  Build a self-sustaining Team that can finance additional applied opportunities for members as well as the community  Support 2 full Teams for travel (12 riders)  Host additional AQHA VRH/stock horse sanctioned show  Collaborate with local & regional affiliates/related organizations & assist in growth of both

2020-2021 Team

RIDE FOR THE BRAND!

Handbook/Syllabus

ASI 1241/ASI 1341 Ranch Horse I & II

NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF TECHNICAL AGRICULTURE

Division: Agriculture Production Systems – Animal Science Course Number: ASI 1241/ASI 1341 Course: Ranch Horse I & II Credit Hours: 1 Hour Semester: Spring 2021 Time: Monday 2:00-6:00pm, Wednesdays 2:00-6:00pm and various times as needed. Instructor/Coach: Joanna Hergenreder Office: LTC #106 Office Hours: T 9am-noon, F 1-4pm Phone Number: Office (308)367-5291, Cell (307) 220-2183 e-mail address: [email protected]

ANIMAL SCIENCE/AG EDUCATION DIVISION MISSION

Agriculture Production Systems - Animal Science/Ag Education division is dedicated to embracing innovation and respecting tradition for the agriculture industry and related sciences.

ASI 1241 and ASI 1341 – Ranch Horse I & II supports the following APS Program Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to gather, assimilate and process information to reach sound logical conclu- sions. 2. Students will be able to exhibit required knowledge and skills consistent with their chosen field of study. 3. Students will be knowledgeable in the areas of modern livestock husbandry and management practices.

ASI 1241 and ASI 1341 – Ranch Horse I & II supports the following General Education Outcomes: 1. Oral Communication 2. Problem Solving

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students will meet multiple times per week with the course instructor/Coach for video instruction, lecture, and in lab for demonstration and practice of fundamental training maneuvers. Fundamental maneuvers will be combined to perform more advanced maneuvers that may include but will not be limited to: Side pass Roll Backs Spins Leads Flying lead changes Roping Cattle Departures Trail obstacles Speed Control Taking cattle down the fence Perfectly round circles Rating Cattle Sliding stops Transitions Boxing cattle Forehand and hind quarter pivot

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 5 essential tasks to build the above maneuvers.

Perform lateral and vertical flexion. Demonstrate control of hips. Demonstrate control of shoulders. Demonstrate control of ribs. Perform correct stop and back. Develop a proper work ethic for handling both horses and teammates. Practice at all times: Consistent Attendance, Great Positive Attitude (Positive self-talk), Sports- manship, Cowboy Ethics, and Team Support. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a lecture and laboratory experience whose focus is to help make owning and riding horses more enjoyable by making better horses and horsemen, through teaching fundamentals that work for any riding discipline. Stu- dents will be exposed to multiple training theories through demonstration, videos, and clinics by nationally known trainers to help them develop their own training philosophies. Opportunities are offered to learn traditional ranch values and skills as well as to compete in various Ranch Horse Competitions as a member of the Ranch Horse Team. Competitions also help the students measure their own progress as riders and the progress of their horse through the semester. NCTA Equine Dept can supply students with a horse if needed (limited number, costs associated). Prior arrangements must be made with instructor to use an NCTA horse.

COURSE PREREQUISTES: Equine Safety ASI 1501

REQUIRED TEXT: SHTX Rulebook, AQHA VRH Rulebook, Slidin Daze Ent Rules

ASSESSMENT: Academic assessment is the process for ongoing improvement of student learning and success. The assessment program at NCTA has four specific interrelated purposes: To improve student learning. To improve teaching strategies. To document successes and identify opportunities for improvement. To provide evidence for institutional effectiveness.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT:

1. Objective Tests (3) will be given throughout the semester to evaluate progress of student toward set goals of improving technique and skill.

2. Rulebook Exam will be given early in the semester to ensure rules of competition and our governing bodies are understood, for both the Stock Horse of Texas Association as well as AQHA VRH.

3. Practical Final Exam will include a presentation and demonstration of progress made with the horse(s) and student. The Practical Final Exam, scheduled during finals week, is mandatory. Failure to take the Practical Final Ex- am, for whatever reason, will result in an F for the course regardless of points accumulated throughout the semester.

4. Class participation will reflect the level of the student’s attendance and engagement in the classroom. (This in- cludes attendance at various clinics, practice sessions, and at the required fitness workouts throughout the semester: 1 time per week as a team and 3 times per week individually as a minimum).

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

1. Attend weekly meeting, all scheduled practices, and all scheduled fitness sessions. 2. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA to participate in practice and show in Ranch Horse Shows. 3. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of classes to join SHTX Collegiate Division. 4. Development of a personal training philosophy. 5. Development of personal riding skills necessary to perform fundamental performance maneuvers on horses. Demonstrate progress all through the semester. 6. Demonstrate #5 by showing improvement in performance of fundamental maneuvers of their horse throughout the semester. 7. Must have a willing and supporting attitude. 8. Must show kindness, patience, and understanding to the horse while still being firm (this goes for fellow team members as well). 9. Demonstrate knowledge of handling cattle. 10. Develop/demonstrate teamwork, team support, team spirit. OTHER COMMENTS:

Instructor(s) must be notified before any absence (except illness/emergency in which case notification should be made as soon as possible). Work needs to be made up BEFORE you are gone. Rid- ing time must be made up during open riding at the LTC (if available), or arranged with the instructor. There will be no extra credit assignments.

****NCTA COVID Impact Plan and college guidelines will be followed at all times. (Please refer to the plan for details (https://ncta.unl.edu/coronavirus-covid-19)*****

GRADING AND ATTENDANCE:

Objective Tests 300 Rulebooks Exam 100 Practical Final Exam 100 Personal Development Resource 180 (Summary & reflection report)

Participation/Attendance 1000 (650 of which comes from sponsorship acq.) TOTAL 1680 points

Horses cannot be trained by riding only once in a while. Attendance at all assigned labs each week is required. Riding every day should be the goal to maximize training efforts.

Labs that are canceled by the instructor will be credited to the student.

Grading Scale Total Points and Grade Ranges:

A+ 100.0 – 100.0 4.00 A 90.0 – 99.9 4.00 A- 86.7 – 90.0 3.67 B+ 83.3 – 86.7 3.33 B 80.0 – 83.3 3.00 B- 76.3 – 80.0 2.67 C+ 73.3 – 76.3 2.33 C 70.0 – 73.3 2.00 C- 66.7 – 70.0 1.67 D+ 63.3 – 66.7 1.33 D 60.0 – 63.3 1.00 F 00.0 – 60.0 0.00

Canvas

The Canvas learning management system will be utilized this semester. Students can access Canvas by going to canvas.unl.edu. UNL Box will be utilized for sharing pictures from shows and will be linked to Canvas for ease of access.

Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty, in any form, will not be tolerated in this course. Likewise, you should not be expected to tolerate academic dishonesty from fellow classmates. If you observe such an act with regard to this course, please notify the instructor immediately. Any student suspected of any form of academic dishonesty will be dealt with promptly and appropriately. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Academic consequences for plagiarism may range from a penalty grade to dismissal from the college. Please refer to the NCTA Plagiarism Policy. Plagiarism Policy Members of the NCTA community are held to a “zero-tolerance” standard concerning plagiarism. No level of plagiarism is acceptable at the college. If you have questions about the proper way to cite someone else's words or ideas in your own writing, ask your instructor. Services for learning how to avoid plagiarism are available at the NCTA Writing Center or upon appointment with the Writing Center Director, Eric Reed ([email protected]). Please refer to the NCTA Plagiarism Policy for further detail.

Disability Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Kevin Martin, ADA/504 Compliance Officer, 308-367-5217, Education Center Room 113E, for a confidential discussion of their individual needs for academic accommodation. It is the policy of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture to provide individualized accommodations to students with documented disabilities that may affect their ability to fully participate in course activities or to meet course requirements.

NCTA has a continuing commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Like many things this year, the need for accommodations and the process for arranging them may be al- tered by the COVID changes we are experiencing and the safety protocols currently in place. Students with disabilities who may need some accommodation in order to fully participate in this class are urged to contact the Disabil- ity Services Office, as soon, as possible, to explore what arrangements need to be made to assure access. During the Fall, 2020 semester, the Disability Services Office can be reached at [email protected] , or 308.367.5217.

Title IX Title IX is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender in all programs and activities. The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will not discriminate on grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law in providing any educational or other benefits or services. For more information or to report a Title IX incident, please contact Jennifer McConville, Title IX Coordinator, 308- 367-5259, Ag Hall Room 25.

Absence Policy Attendance at arranged class time, including scheduled practices/fitness/events/shows, is required. Absence for illness will require a note from your doctor to be excused. Absences for team or college activities must be dis- cussed with the instructor prior to the absence. Please refer to the absence policy located in the student handbook and on the NCTA website.

IACUC/Animal Care: In the event an animal used in the program becomes sick or injured, a veterinarian will be called to examine the animal and such examination and recommendations documented in the animal’s medical record. Reports of animal abuse/misuse will be taken seriously and investigated by the IACUC. Those in question may face disciplinary action. Our animals are our finest professors and should be treated as such.

Pain and discomfort statement: Some procedures by their nature may cause pain and discomfort. Techniques to minimize these are taught and used in class.

PREPARE YOURSELF AS A PROFESSIONAL BY:

Conducting yourself in a manner that is respectful to the instructor and your fellow students (If you insist on being disruptive in class you will be asked to leave the class). Performing your own work on all assignments and in a timely manner. The use of any PDA device, not used for formal education during class will result in its confiscation!! Refrain from using inappropriate language. Refrain from using any tobacco products. Following all guidelines set forth by the instructor and NCTA.

Verbal or physical abuse towards another student, faculty or staff, or animal will be dealt with zero tolerance. Ranch Horse Team Handbook: 2020-2021Team

To help you understand the dedication and commitment that is required of the NCTA Ranch Horse Team, please be sure to read the following information and keep this document handy. The book, Cow- boy Ethics, is on reserve in the Learning Resource Center. Ride Up, is also available in the Coach’s office. We will conduct ourselves and this team on the spirit set forth in these books.

Membership: NCTA belongs to the Stock Horse of Texas Association, which is a Texas based, nationally recognized organization that sponsors competition at the collegiate level. We also show in non–SHTX shows. Full- time students of NCTA may become members through the college & the Ranch Horse Team. A grade point average of 2.5 must be maintained in order to practice or compete. The team members must also sign up for Ranch Horse Team I or II in each semester in which they plan to ride. The course “Equine Safety” is required for first year students and second year students who have never had Equine Safety. Dues will be required to SHTX @ $30.00 and available to CoWN @$25.00 for one year from the date of purchase.

Team Structure: The 2020-2021 NCTA Ranch Horse Team will not have the Varsity, JV, RH structure this year. The Coach will make the decision as to which Team members travel and compete. This decision will be based on efforts by the member, current skill level, dedication of member, individual fundraising efforts as well as space in vehicles. While this does not guarantee anyone member ‘a spot on the trailer,’ it does offer an equal opportunity for each and every team member to travel and compete. The Coach will take the students that truly want to compete, are willing to put forth the necessary effort, and follow through with action all with a positive and supportive attitude.

Team Requirements: Team members will be required to attend all designated practices. The Coach must be notified in ad- vance of any missed practices, meetings, or required clinics/events. Students using NCTA horses must care for NCTA owned practice horses and maintain cleanliness of pens, stalls and the horse barn. All members will help keep the LTC arena, bleachers, halls, rest rooms, classrooms being used, stalls, pens, and immediate outdoor area neat and clean as well. Team members will be required to attend special events that are sponsored by the team. Students using NCTA horses will be expected to help with any chores associated with practice horse care such as feeding, presenting horses for farrier work, picking up hay, fencing, painting, grooming, etc. Students will participate in mandatory barn “orientation and safety” with the instructor.

Current entry fees per Ranch Horse class are approximately $110.00 to $200.00 for all four classes (Ranch Pleasure, Trail, Reining, and Working Cow) in each show, last year’s National Finals was $260- 400. All SHTX shows have a clinic before the show and now range from $40 to $100 to ride in them with no charge to audit. The team will participate in 7-8 shows as a team throughout the year. Students may show in other shows if they desire. Nationals would be additional for those who qualify.

Members will be required to attend special clinics, training sessions or competitions sponsored by NCTA. We often provide reduced rates for our students (example: $25 to ride with Sherman Tegtmeier offered once per semester).

A letter of commitment will be signed and on file. Education: School work comes first. Students will have study sessions and will complete homework while traveling to and from competitions. We want you to succeed, see the Coach for help with your school work. In an effort to assist Team members with class, all members will be required to sit in the front 2 rows in class and ATTEND CLASS. Attendance in other classes WILL be checked regularly. Grade checks will also be required of all Team members throughout the semester.

Alcohol and Tobacco: There will be a ZERO tolerance policy for alcohol and tobacco. Students will sign and adhere to the team agreement. This means whether student is legal age or not.

Physical and Mental Training: Team members are required to workout, at a minimum, three times per week. Specific programs or rou- tines will be by choice but must be approved by the coach. The goal is to choose activities that will develop each member in the areas specific to them that will support core strength, stamina, and flexibility. All team members will be required to record their activities as well as document progress. A chart will be provided to each member for recording such. **A personal development resource will be required of each student (“I Dare You”, which will be provided) and will be monitored throughout the semester.

The “final” word: Questions about horses, practices, equipment or any other team-related issues will be handled by Jo H. (Coach), health issues will be in consultation with Dr. Steve Krull.

The Facilities and Horses: The barn, arena, practice equipment, tack, and horses are the property of NCTA. They are used by per- mission only. Any misuse or abuse of property or horses will result in dismissal from the Ranch Horse Team. Any misuse or abuse of an individual member’s horse by the member will result in dismissal from the Ranch Horse Team. Worming is highly recommended for the individual member’s horses. As a bio- security issue and safety issue for all horses coming on campus whether student horses or outside riding horses, vaccinations are mandatory, as well as a negative coggins test before any horse may be ridden anywhere on the NCTA campus. Required vaccinations are: Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomy- elitis, Tetanus, Influenza, Rhinoneumonitis (5-Way), and Rabies. In addition, horses utilized on the Ranch Horse Team are highly encouraged to have been vaccinated for Strangles and boostered every 3 months for Flu & Rhino (Calvenza). Any illness or unsoundness in NCTA horses must be reported to Jo H. and a veterinarian will be consulted. Team members using NCTA horses will have horse barn and horse care responsibilities.

Travel: We will travel as much as possible together. Departure times are non-negotiable. Tardiness will not be tolerated. It is rude and disrespectful to be late to those who made it on time. If you are late, you will be left. Typically, rooms are reserved together in a block and will be shared, 4 students to a room minimum. Anything less than your best behavior, will not be tolerated. We travel by Cowboy Ethics/Ride Up principles as well. We are ambassadors of NCTA, loud, rude, disrespectful, or obscene behavior will result in dismissal from the team, and your mother will have to come get you. NO ALCHOHOL on school sponsored events even if you are legal age. Traveling horses will have to have negative Cog- gins and health certificates. This is one reason why vaccinations are now mandatory; horses will be mixed with other horses from all over the country.

Shared expenses such as fuel, hotels, etc. must be paid by individual members. NCTA does not pay all expenses. Estimated expenses must be paid 2-3 weeks before a show. Once payments are made, there are no refunds. Over or under payments will be taken care of within a week after a show, or student will not be allowed to participate. Coolers will be provided for any members wanting to take food.

Fundraising: Every member of the Ranch Horse Team will be required to acquire funding to assist the team in paying for expenses. Each Team member will be required to raise $650 by year’s end ($325 by December, $325 by April). If we raise the needed ~$35,000 required to compete and host scheduled events, then students will not have to pay for expenses out of pocket. The Animal Science/Ag Ed Department currently pays for fuel in the school truck (which is not always available – we share it with the Rodeo Team). A fundraising orientation will be scheduled and the Team will participate in an associated workshop to support fundraising efforts. Students that raise the $650 will be required to pay for half of their entries and all hotel expenses. If a student raises above that mark, the funds above $650 can be put towards paying for that student’s half of expenses.

Team Spirit: We are a team and will work together at all times for the success of each individual as well as our team. There will be zero tolerance of discourtesy to any team member, competitor, coach, judge, other official, or any animal, anytime, but especially when we travel. RIDE FOR THE BRAND!

Winning Attitude: While the main focus of the Ranch Horse Team will be to develop and perfect horse management, handling, training, and riding skills, we will always strive for friendly and sportsmanlike competitive recognition for our school and team.

Classes required for Ranch Horse Team:

ASI 1501 Equine Safety – 1 CR. ASI 1241 Ranch Horse Team I – 1 CR. (first year RHT students) ASI 1341 Ranch Horse Team II – 1 CR. (second year RHT students)

Highly Recommended Classes:

ASI 1263 Basic Equitation – 3 CR ASI 2462 Colt Starting -2 CR ASI 2363 Intermediate Training – 3 CR ASI 2463 Advanced Performance Training – 3 CR

History

The history of NCTA reaches back to the early 1900’s and offers a rich background in agricultural education. The NCTA Ranch Horse Team’s beginnings came along more recently with the building of the Everett Stencel Livestock Teaching Center (fondly referred to as the “LTC”) in 2001. This heated indoor arena measuring 112’x250’ with an additional 20’ of bleachers capable of seating 450 spectators coupled with an equine barn (finished in 2002) and over 500 acres of attached crop and rangeland laboratories all provided for the for- mation of the NCTA Equestrian Team as well as a formal academic Equine Industry Man- agement Option within the Agriculture Production Systems Division.

The present day NCTA Ranch Horse Team was formed by the original Equestrian Team due to coach and student interest as well as support from other colleges. Judy Bowmaster- Cole was the initial coach and advisor of the Equestrian Team. Judy and her husband Roy (the current NCTA Farm Manager) were looking for an avenue for students who were in- terested in improving their horsemanship skills and who wanted to work cattle.

In early 2008 while at a show, Roy and Judy noticed the Texas Tech horse show team coach wearing a jacket with a Ranch Horse Team logo on it. This sparked a conversation with the late Kris Wilson, the Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team Coach at that time (most recently managed the Silver Spur Ranch in NM). Kris offered Roy and NCTA the opportunity to investigate the new idea of a ranch horse team by inviting us to Amarillo, TX to compete at an upcoming show. The invitation included horses for our students to compete on while there! Two students took the opportunity and one finished 9th in the All-Around in her division.

Upon return to Curtis, the NCTA Ranch Horse Team was formed and operated within the Equestrian Team for the remainder of that year. In 2009, the official NCTA Ranch Horse Team was formed and separated from the Equestrian Team. In 2010, the ASHA Collegiate Program went National and with it many other colleges formed teams accordingly, including CSU, LCCC, and NJC. The NCTA Ranch Horse Team is proud to be a charter member of the ASHA (2010-2011). It all started with 8 teams and today there are more than 20 colleges involved! To this day, we are still the only Ranch Horse Team in the state of Nebras- ka.

In the first few years after forming the Team, students practiced and competed in only the spring semester. A trip to the Blackhills Stock Show was added early on as a kickoff to the spring. The Team had little to no financial support from the college nor sponsors. In 2011, the Team was offered a chance to apply for Student Union Resource Funds (SURF) through NCTA and were awarded enough money to purchase a mechanical cow! Such a tool afforded the Team a valuable practice tool still utilized to this day!

History

In 2013, Roy and Judy handed the reins to Joanna Hergenreder, Equine Specialist hired as an Assistant Professor in 2012. Shortly thereafter, it was decided to once again combine the Ranch Horse Team with the Equestrian Team and focus on stock-horse competition. This decision provided for a cooperation of assets, funds, and efforts that best fit our students at NCTA. The Team officially then became the NCTA Ranch Horse Team that is in operation today, including many opportunities offered by the old Equestrian Team and many new opportunities offered by the stock-horse focus.

In the past five-plus years, the Team has boasted an average of 20 members with 7+ members regularly competing! In the past five years, the Team has experienced tremendous growth, in and outside of the arena. We hosted our first ASHA/CoWN sanctioned show in March of 2015 which brought an astounding 82 entries! The next year, the same show grew by 40+ entries! We also increased our involvement in both ASHA and CoWN as we traveled to multiple shows in both the fall and spring semesters. The current coach, Joanna Hergenreder, held a position on the ASHA Board of Directors , ASHA Collegiate Commit- tee, served as a NE representative on the CoWN Board of Directors, and most recently served as the CoWN Vice President.

In 2017, the NCTA Ranch Horse Team regularly traveled with 12+ members, a doubled growth from previous years. We also experienced a re-direction in affiliation as we were offered an opportunity to sanction with Stock Horse of Texas (SHTX), the oldest versatile stock horse association in the country and a Strategic Marketing Alliance partner with the American Quarter Horse Association We held our first SHTX/CoWN sanctioned show in April 2017 which introduced people to SHTX and brought people from multiple states, including New Mexico.

Excitedly, we were most recently invited for inclusion in the Slidin Daze Stock Horse Se- ries (2018) and with that we decided to focus and affiliate with AQHA and the WCHA in offering a full slate of Versatility Ranch Horse classes at our 4th Annual Punchy In Pink Spring Round Up! We continue to develop this popular event!

The NCTA Ranch Horse Team has built a reputation for being excellent sportsmen, strong competitors, exceptional horsemen, and the first ones to offer assistance at a show. We pride ourselves for setting a positive example and work to “be the change we want to see in the world!”

We look forward to what the future holds and are excited to include our sponsors and communities on our journey towards becoming better horsemen and ultimately, better humans!

Meet the Team

 Annie Bassett  (Sophomore, Equine Industry APS/Ag Business)

 Jessica Burghardt  (Sophomore, Vet Technology VTS)

 Addison Villwok  (Sophomore, Equine Industry APS)

 Devry Bellomy  (Freshman, Diversified Ag AGR)

 Cauy Bennett  (Freshman, Livestock Industry APS)

 Brook Bradford  (Freshman, Livestock Industry APS)

 Gillian Brinker  (Freshman, Equine Industry APS)

 Connor Crumbliss  (Freshman, Equine Industry APS)

 Alexis Digrigoli  (Freshman, Vet TechnologyVTS)

 Ayden Long  (Freshman, Diversified Ag AGR)

 Hailee Lynn  (Freshman, Equine Health VTS)

 Kat Moyer  (Freshman, Vet Technology VTS)

 Macy Zentner  (Freshman, Livestock Industry APS)

Meet the Team

Mission

The NCTA Ranch Horse Team endeavors to be positive and straight-forward; always encouraging growth and improvement of the mind, body, and character of team members, while up- holding high standards in the classroom, the community, and on the road.

Organizations we align with:

~Slidin Daze Ent. Stock Horse Series *Stock Horse of Texas affiliated * SHTX The oldest versatile stock horse association in the country affiliated with AQHA. Also helping people build a better horse. *Progressive and educational values

~AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse *Promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the horse

As Ranch Horse Team members we strive to uphold the highest standards in horsemanship and sportsmanship em- bodied by these organizations. Cowboy Ethics The Code of the West

1. LIVE EACH DAY WITH COURAGE 2. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK 3. ALWAYS FINISH WHAT YOU START 4. DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE 5. BE TOUGH, BUT FAIR 6. WHEN YOU MAKE A PROMISE, KEEP IT 7. RIDE FOR THE BRAND 8. TALK LESS AND SAY MORE 9. REMEMBER THAT SOME THINGS AREN’T FOR SALE 10.KNOW WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE

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Ride-Up = RECAP

Realize the possibilities Endure the challenge Contribute with excitement Achieve the best Provide for others 2020-2021 Team Letter of Commitment

As a member of the NCTA Ranch Horse Team, I understand that I will be held accountable for my actions. I understand that I represent the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at all times during my Ranch Horse Team career. I understand if I break any of the terms I will be subject to disciplinary actions.

Terms 1. I will conduct myself on the principles set forth in the books: “Ride Up” and “Cowboy Ethics”(outlined in the syllabus/handbook). 2. I will follow the rules and guidelines set forth in the NCTA Ranch Horse Team Handbook. 3. I will come to all scheduled practices and hosted events. 4. I will come to all scheduled workouts/fitness activities. 5. I will maintain a 2.5 GPA or above. 6. I will raise the necessary funds to support my team (defined in syllabus). 7. I will not consume alcohol or other illegal substances while a member of this Team. a. If I am 21, I still will not participate in drinking alcohol or use illegal substances.

Disciplinary Action 1. If rules 1 -5 are broken at school, home, or at a show, I will set-out the remainder of the semester and I will complete make-up projects designed by the Coach. 2. If rule #6/7 is broken at any time, I will fail the course with the letter grade F and I will no longer be a member of the NCTA Ranch Horse Team. a. If removed from the Team, I will: i. Reimburse the Team for any and all entries fees accrued during the school year ii. No longer be eligible for Team jackets/apparel and will not be eligible for a refund for such items

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______Printed name & Signature of Coach (Witness) Date 2020-2021 Schedule of Events ****TENTATIVE** March 27th and 28th 28th and 27th March January 15th & 16th 16th & 15th January

Nov 14th 15th& April 17th & 18th 18th & April 17th April 30 March March 15

January 28th 28th January January 27th 27th January June 22 *revised date *revised May 14 May April 23 Sept 19 Sept 26 Sept 24 Sept Cancelled May 6 May

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Christmas Lights

LTC, Curtis, NE North Platte,North NE Torrington, WY Douglas, WY Loveland, CO Loveland,

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Finances

Team expenses/costs:  Shows  Entries*, Hotels*, Fuel (extra pick-up), Stalls, Clinic  Clinics  Field Trips  Practice Cattle & Feed  Horse Feed  Farrier Costs  Vet Costs  Coggins, Boosters, Health Certificates

Support & Fundraising:  Host Events  Clinics  Nationally Sanctioned Show  Animal Science/Ag Ed Division (APS) Support  Use of 2014 Ford F350 (shared with Rodeo Team)  Fuel for Ford plus van  Lease on Hillsboro stock trailer (Ruggles Trailer Sales)  Hotel room for Coach  Sponsorships  SURF Funds  Fundraisers

Support Needed:  Entries***  Hotels*  Practice Cattle*  Feed (cattle & horses)  Time with clinicians  Prizes for our SHTX/CoWN sanctioned show  Applied activities  Real world application (ranch work tasks)

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsor $2,500

 Company name, logo & contact information on banner in NCTA LTC indoor arena  Recognition in all Team news/radio broadcasts  Recognition at all clinics and events hosted by the Team  Company name/logo on jackets worn by the Team  Company name/logo highlighted stall-side at all competitions on Team banner  All benefits of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Friends levels

Platinum Sponsor $1,500

 Recognition with company name/logo on all Team reports  Company name/logo on jackets worn by the Team  Company name/logo highlighted stall-side at all competitions on Team banner  All benefits of Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Friends levels Gold Sponsor $600

 Company name/logo on jackets worn by the Team  Company name/logo presented stall-side at all competitions on Team banner  All benefits of Silver, Bronze, and Friends levels

Silver Sponsor $400

 Company name/logo presented stall-side at all competitions on Team banner  All benefits of Bronze and Friends levels

Bronze Sponsor $200

 Company name listed on Sponsors Page presented at the annual APS Division graduation recognition breakfast  Company name listed on Sponsors Page presented at our annual nationally sanctioned ranch horse show hosted by our team  A photo of the Team for display in sponsor business

Friends of NCTA Ranch Horse under $200

 Company name listed on Sponsors Page presented at the annual APS Division graduation recognition breakfast  Team photo Sponsorship Commitment Form

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We would like to sponsor the NCTA Ranch Horse Team at the following level:

Diamond Silver NCTA Ranch Horse Team Attn: Joanna Hergenreder/Coach Platinum Bronze 404 East 7th Street Gold Friend Curtis, NE 69025 Phone: 308-367-5291 Email: [email protected]

Contribution Amount: $______(Checks made payable to the NCTA Ranch Horse Team)

______Signature of Sponsor Date

______Team Member Contact These events will draw potential customers to see your advertising:

Slidin Daze Palooza In the Pines (Elbert, CO) Slidin’ Daze Spectacular (Estes Park, CO) Slidin’ Daze Finale (Briggsdale, CO) Sherman Tegtmeier Reining & Horsemanship Clinic (Curtis) Aaron Ralston Horsemanship & Ranch Horse Clinic (Curtis) FFA Contests (students & parents) (Curtis) 4-H Contests, clinics, and practices (Curtis) Farm Safety Day (Curtis) Curtis Fall Festival Tours and Open Houses (multiple times/yr)(Curtis) Stock Dog Clinics & Trials (multiple)(Curtis) Alumni Events & Reunions (Curtis) Cervi Rough Stock Clinic (Curtis) Various Fitting, Showing, Judging, Riding Clinics (Curtis) Veterinary Technology/APS Public Training/CE Classes (Curtis) Veterinary Technology Spa Day (Curtis) Graduation and other student/parent events Steak n’ Shake (Curtis) Jeanne Mueller Barrel Racing Clinic (Curtis, NE) State Agricultural Organization Board Meetings (multiple/yr) (Curtis) CSU Silver Jubilee (Ft. Collins, CO) Jeremy Knoles Cow-Working Clinic (Curtis, NE) ASHA Region 5/CoWN Championship Show (Loveland, CO) Blackhills Stock Show Ranch Horse Competition (Rapid City, SD) NRCHA 1st Invitational Collegiate Event (Ft. Worth, TX) Punchy In Pink Spring Round Up (broadcast live via internet)(McCook, NE) LCCC Ranch Horse Show (Cheyenne, WY) ASHA National Collegiate Championship Show (Sweetwater, TX) AQHA VRH World Championships (Guthrie, OK)

Sponsors will also be mentioned in a post on the NCTA Ranch Horse Team Facebook Page