Kevin Grudin - Competed in Bareback Riding during his high school career, and in 2002 qualified for the Challenge of Champions In Plymouth, CA. and rode his way to3rd in the State !& qualified for the Nationals

Kevin competed in New Mexico July 22-27 at the National High School Rodeo Finals

Kevin unfortunately suffered a serious injury to his hand while competing at the National Finals and was not able to finish the competition. He has now recovered fully and will be competing this year for the Lassen College Rodeo Team as well as the CCPRA, watch for results !

Good Luck Kevin!

Jimmy Wolter - In 2002 qualified for the Silver State International Rodeo where he placed 1st in the short go & 3rd in the average! Representing the California High School Rodeo Association - District 3, Jimmy qualified again this year for Challenge of Champions in Plymouth March 21-23 '03 and placed 1st Place in the Bareback Riding !!

District Finals May 3 & 4 - 1st Place in the Bareback & 4th in Bull Riding !

State Finals in Red Bluff June 16-21 3rd in the State, qualifying Jimmy for the NHSRA Finals July 21-27 in Farmington, NM.

Congratulations Jimmy.....Ride Well !!

Ashley Escobar -A Sophomore at King City High School and represents

California High School Rodeo Association -District 4

Although she has participated in rodeo since the age of 4, this is her first year in the CHSRA. She is also an avid Volleyball player and was last year chosen Best Defensive player on the JV team. Ashley is competing in Poles and Barrels and hopes to add Breakaway Roping next year.

Right now Ashley is sitting 4th for Rookie of the Year for District 4.

Good Luck Ashley!

Ashley has been riding consistently this season and placing in the top ten! Keep up the good work!

Welcome to the Buckaroo Leather family, we look forward to seeing your progress this year.