RanchRodeo Finals Wrap-Up

The producers of the 2nd Annual Finals for Ranch Rodeo Finals in South Texas will meet this weekend to discuss funds dispersal for our scholarship recipients, circuit rodeo applications and sponsorships. This event is groing VERY fast. Please keep the entire organization in your prayers.

Please pray:

• That the event continues to be 100% philanthropic.


• That we are blessed with enough knowledgeable volunteers to continue to be 100% volunteer driven


• That the popularity of Ranch Rodeo Finals continues to grow.


• That the beneficiaries of our scholarships return to South Texas in an effort to positively impact the area.

Thank you all for keeping up with the Spiritual Horseman and thank you in advance for your prayers. - James O'Brien

2009 South Texas Ranch Rodeo Finals

Horse Barn 2 will never be the same. We completed the 2nd Annual South Texas Ranch Rodeo Finals in the barn yesterday and it was a huge success. Our group was very excited about the feedback we received from sponsors and contestants. The building is a little small for the crowd we're producing though so we're going to tear it down.

That's right, the 2009 STRRF was the last event Horse Barn 2 will ever see. Next year we will host the finals in a new state of the art equine facility.

This year saw some younger cowboys in the spotlight as well when we kicked off the McCoy's Little Ranch Hand Rodeo. Can't wait until the pictures come in. Check http://www.strrf.com for updates and pictures.

Congratulations to M & M Cattle Company!

Winning the Steer Loading, Steer Tying and the Milk Race put them over the edge for their successful defending of their championship win last year. Again, be sure to check out http://www.strrf.com for pictures and more information on M & M Cattle Company's Championship.

Make plans to attend. It's the fastest ranch rodeo you'll ever see. Edge of your seat excitement from start to finish.

Let's Ranch Rodeo San Antonio!

It's time to get your game face on. I love the name of this print. It's a great photo, but the genius behind this image from Jeff Huehn, taken at one of our circuit rodeos this year, is the name.

Game Face


These horses are lined up right before the competition begins when they introduce the cowboys. It's an intense time. The calm before the storm.

That's what today and tonight are for our STRRF committee. The best Ranch Rodeo in Texas is going to be produced tomorrow, and we're putting it on. We're excited, and a bit anxious. We'll be receiving cattle this afternoon and getting Horse Barn 2 set up tonight.

You really should come out to the San Antonio Stockshow and watch the South Texas Ranch Rodeo Finals. It starts at 1:00pm with the McCoys Little Ranch Hand Rodeo and the Finals for the Big Boys starts at 2:00pm. It's going to be a heck of a show.

If you want a print of Game Face, you should check out LazyJPhoto.com

This Ranch Rodeo Thing Might Actually Turn Into Something

UPDATE:
Tonni and a few of the other wives got to meet Darius Rucker!


Another sarcasm filled post brought to you by the San Antonio Livestock Expo, free beer, and two Johnnie Walkers.

Dangerously close to overindulgence. OK, fine, a little overindulgent, but safe.

Anyway, our committee treated the leaders of our circuit rodeos to dinner at the International Room and then the rodeo in the S.A.L.E. skybox. It was great fun, but also a fantastic opportunity to get to meet the people responsible for the great ranch rodeos that get produced throughout the year in South Texas.

They were unbelievable. The perfect example of what can happen when you take action. These guys aren't trained fund raisers, professional stock contractors, or rodeo producers. There is no mindset for them to embrace in order to prepare them for what they do. There is only preparation and action.

What are you preparing to do? And when do you plan to take action?

Ranch Horses, Texas Tech and Ranch Rodeo

What the heck does a major university have to do with ranch horses and ranch rodeo?

Well, in my case not much with the ranch horses, but I'm due to check in our two ranch horses for the Ranch Gelding Stakes and Sale in San Antonio today.

Quite a bit with ranch rodeo though. After I check in our ranch geldings, I'm headed over to meet our Ranch Rodeo committe for dinner. Tonight we're hosting one of the beneficiaries of our scholarship fund, Texas Tech College Rodeo, at the New Frontier Club.

Getting Busy with the S.A.L.E.

I'm going to be pretty busy towards the end of this week due to the San Antonio Livestock Exposition getting into full swing. Posts will be short, but I'll try to keep posting everyday.

The final STRRF committee meeting is tonight. This is an awesome organization that I'm so blessed to be a part of. Visit http://www.strrf.com to learn more about Ranch Rodeo in South Texas. It's a one-of-a-kind event.