State FFA Convention

The FFA State Convention in Bozeman was an inspiration to me.  I have never met so many well mannered, enthusiastic high school students.  For three days I was able to visit and sign autographs with FFA students from around the state.  But I have a feeling that most of them really came to my booth to brush up on their roping skills.  Luckily for me Jeff at Grizzly Saddlery in Great Falls was kind enough to lend me the Little Blue Heeler to take along for the week. 

And thanks to Garrett I started to learn a little bit of trick roping…watch out Tomas here I come!

To round out the event the keynote speaker for the awards ceremony was former Miss Rodeo America, Ashley Andrews.  I think everyone enjoyed listening to Ashley’s triumphs and trials over beating cancer and becoming Miss Rodeo America, not to mention the jokes along the way.