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Name: Cliff Bernal

Hometown: Fall River Mills, Ca

Events: Saddle Bronc, Team Roping

Background: Cliff came to FRC to get a degree in Ag. Business and to rodeo. After obtaining his degree he is planning on transferring to a 4 year university. In Cliff’s spare time he likes to go hunting, and fishing, but most of all he likes to rodeo.

 

 

Name: Travis Bourriague

Hometown: Auburn, CA

Events: Team Roping

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Adam Bugenig

Hometown: Ferndale, Ca.

Events: Saddle Bronc

Background:

Adam came to FRC to rodeo, and to work on his general education.   In Adam’s spare time he likes to play baseball and fight bulls.  After FRC Adam would like to continue bull fighting and transfer to a 4 year university.

 

 

 

Name: Richie Coefield  
                                  

Year in School: Sophomore                                         
Events: Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Background: Richie grew up in Tres Pinos, Ca.,. on the San Benito Cattle Co. Ranch.  Richie likes to break horses and sleep in.  Richie started Steer Wrestling last fall and is doing very well.  His main event is Calf  Roping which he really enjoys.  Richie sat this first year out, and  his goal is to make it to the College Finals in all three events next year. 

 

 

 

Name: Kylee Colmer

Hometown: Marysville, CA

Events: Goat Tying, Breakaway, Barrel Racing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Vanessa Covarrubias

Hometown: Williams, Ca.

Events: Barrel Racing, Goat Tying

Background: Vanessa is a freshman here at FRC. Her major is genetic engineering which she will obtain a degree in when she transfers to UC Davis. Vanessa attended Williams High School for 3 years then transferred to Maxwell High for her senior year. In high school Vanessa participated in many sports such as volleyball, basketball, softball, track and soccer. In her spare time she likes to go hunting, fishing, mud-running, and of course riding her beautiful horse Sarah. Sarah is Vanessa’s 5 year old buckskin quarter horse, and she is ready to run for FRC. One of Vanessa’s biggest passions is singing and song writing. All through high school she represented my county by singing the National Anthem for any event that took place, such as the opening of fair and athletic events. This year she has the privilege to sing for not only our rodeo team, but all of Feather Rivers events

 

 

Name: Josh Daries

Hometown: Salinas, CA

Events: Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, Team Roping

 

 

 

 

Name: Thad Deforest

Hometown:

Events: Team roping, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Britnee Drawver

Hometown: Sutter, CA.

Events: Breakaway and Goat tying

 

 

 

 

 Name: Tanner Gatzman

Hometown: Oakdale, Ca.

Events: Saddle Bronc,  Bull Riding

Background: Tanner has one older brother.  He has lived in Oakdale his whole life. When not rodeoing or studying, Tanner really enjoys fishing and hunting. Tanner plans on getting an Associates Degree from FRC.  He is currently taking environmental studies classes at FRC.  He then hopes to one day become a CDF Firefighter. 

 

Name: Jesse Gonzalez

Hometown: Santa Ynez, Ca.

Events: Bareback, Bull riding

Background: Jesse is 20 years old and enjoys skateboarding, surfing, rodeos, talking on the phone, riding bulls and riding bareback horses. Jesse was the 2003 and 2004 Bareback riding CHSRA Champion, 2003 and 2004 National High School rodeo finals qualifier

 

Name: Monte Green

Hometown: Battle Mountain, NV

Events: Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Steven Hacker

Hometown: Battle Mountain, Nv.

Events: Saddle Bronc, Bareback

Background: Steven mostly likes anything outdoors such as: hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, swimming and much more. His favorite things to do is working on trucks, rodeo, and hanging out with his friends. His major here at FRC is AG Business. After he is done with school at FRC he would like to take diesel tech classes and work as a Tractor service mechanic. Eventually Steven would like to work for Cat, Cashman, or John Deere and continue his rodeo career.

 

 

 

 

Name: Emily Harding

Hometown: Anderson, CA.

Events: Barrel Racing

 

 

 

 

Name: Sarah Holden

Hometown: Tiona Pennsylvania

Events: Barrel Racing

 

Background: Sarah was in 4-H for 6 years, high school rodeo for 4 years which she participated in barrel racing and pole bending. Sarah came to FRC to barrel race, learn how to goat tie, and breakaway rope.  After FRC Sarah would like to go to a 4 year university to further her education.

 

 

 

Name: Tyree Holdridge

Hometown: Gardnerville, NV

Events: Bull Riding

Background:Tyree is 19 years old and has grown up on a ranch since he was born. This last summer he decided he wanted to rodeo and started riding bulls, so he decided to join the FRC rodeo team. Tyree is planning on getting his AA degree from FRC and then getting his Fire Science degree. He would like to become a firefighter or a paramedic. This is Tyree’s second semester here at FRC.

 

 

Name: Joey Jansen

Hometown: Greenfield, CA

Events: Calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling

Background: Joey came to FRC to rodeo and to major in Ag. Business. After getting his degree here he plans on going to Cal Poly to obtain his bachelors degree and to rodeo. In Joey’s spare time he likes to go to jackpot team ropings, fishing, hunting, and pretty much anything outdoors.

 

 

 

Name: Roy Johnson

Hometown: Etna, CA

Events:Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Roping

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Brooke Jordan

Hometown: Lake Nacimento, CA

Events: Barrel Racing, Goat tying and Breakaway roping

Background: Brooke came to Feather River College to major in Equine Studies. She plans on transferring to Cal Poly after obtaining a degree here. She enjoys rodeos, horses, and the lake.

 

 

 

Name: Jamie Kirk

Hometown: Mayfield, ID

Events: Team Roping, Breakaway, Goat Tying

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Steve Lassen

Hometown: Red Bluff, Ca.

Events: Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding

Background: Steve is the son of Steve, and Marie Lassen.  Steve likes to hunt and Fish. Steve was a section champion wrestler in High school which helped him a lot in rodeo.  Steve Plans on getting his A.A from Feather River college.  And continue to rodeo.  Steve hopes that he will never have to get a real job he just likes doing his own thing when he feels like it.

 

 

 

 

Name:  Ory Lemmons

Hometown: Castro Valley, Ca.

Events: Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Roping

Background: Ory came to FRC to do his general education, and to rodeo.  After obtaining a degree here at FRC he would like to transfer to a 4 year university. Ory’s hobbies include: hunting, fishing and going to rodeo’s.

 

 

 

Name: Dustin Loftis

Hometown: Amador County, Ca.

Events: Bull Riding

Background: Dustin is 20 years old and has grown up on ranches his whole life. He go into riding calves and steers when he was little but is now into riding bulls. Dustin’s major here at FRC is AG Business. One day he plans on raising his own bulls and managing his own ranch.

 

 

 

Name: Dana Madden

Hometown: Amador County, CA

Events: Bull riding

Background: Dana is 20 years old and has been riding bulls for two years. He has been doing CCPRA rodeo’s for one year. He came to FRC for the AG Business and Equine Studies degrees. After college he hopes to still be riding and going to rodeo’s; he also hopes to be working for a contractor.

 

 

 

Name: Shawn Manning

Hometown:

Events: Team Roping, Calf Roping

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Jenna McCarthy

Hometown: Tehachapi, CA

Events: Team Roping, Goat Tying, Barrel Racing, and Breakaway

 

 

 

 

Name: Megan Mcginn

Hometown: Lincoln, CA

Events: Barrel Racing, Breakaway, Goat Tying, Team Roping

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Taylor McIntosh

Hometown: Tehachapi, CA

Events: Saddle Bronc, Bareback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Lesley Miller

Hometown:

Events: Goat Tying, Barrel Racing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Nick Mitchell

 

Hometown: Lincoln, Ca.

Events: Saddle Bronc

Background:Nick came to FRC to do his general education and to rodeo. He plans on transferring to UNLV next year to finish school and to rodeo. Nicks hobbies include going to rodeo’s, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends.

 

 

 

Name: Jessica Moore

Hometown: Red Bluff, Ca.

Events: Breakaway, Goats and Barrels

Background: Jessicas's parents are Jim & Debbie Moore, she has a sixteen year old sister (Brittany) and a seven year old brother (Casey).  Jes loves Feather River College and loves to have people her age to practice and rodeo with.  Jessica competes in Barrels, Goats and Breakaway and would compete as a header if she had a partner.    She is shy until you get to know her and will hardly speak her mind unless pushed.  She does and always has - love rodeo and good horses, more than anything.  Her goal since a small child has been to become a large animal vet. 

 

Name: Sami Jo Morisoli

Hometown: Paso Robles, CA

Events: Goat Tying, Breakaway, Barrel Racing, Team Roping

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Joe Nash

Hometown: Etna, Ca.

Events: Tie-down, Team roping, Steer wrestling

Background: Joe has two older sisters.  He likes to hunt and fish and meet new people.  He has been rodeoing since he was a freshmen.  Joe is interested in agriculture and trying to pursue his education at a four year institution.  In the summer time, Joe works on his family ranch and rodeoing in his spare time.

 

 

Name: Kendra Nicholas

Hometown: Greenville, CA

Events: Breakaway

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Brittany Parmeter

Hometown: Cazadero, CA

Events: Barrel Racing, Goat Tying and Breakaway Roping

Background: Brittany is the daughter of Jeff and Mari Parmeter and the older sister to Tod Parmeter. She has been riding horses all her life and competing in Jr. Rodeo, High School rodeo and now College rodeo. Brittany plans to obtain her business degree here at Feather River College while also being on the rodeo team. She is extremely happy that she decided to join the rodeo team, because of all the practice she gets, the excellent facilities, the talented and helpful coaches and all the friendly teammates.

 

Name: Micah Rogers

Hometown:

Events: Breakaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Jessica Van Paul

Hometown: Mariposa, CA

Events: Goat Tying, and Barrel Racing

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Jake Ward

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Events: Team Roping, Calf Roping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: John Welch

Hometown: Winnemucca, NV

Events: Team Roping

 

 

 

 

Name: Kevin Wilkinson

Hometown: Hollister, Ca.

Events: Team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling

Background: Kevin came to FRC to get a Ag. Business degree and to rodeo. Kevin would like to transfer to Cal Poly to get a bachelors degree and to rodeo. In Kevin’s spare time he likes to go to jackpot team ropings, hunting, and fishing. Kevin has been riding horses since he was little and roping for a long time now. He has made a lot of accomplishments in roping that he is very proud of.

 

 

 

Name:  Ciera Williams


Year:  Freshman


Events:  Goat Tying, Barrel Racing

Background :Ciera grew up in New Castle, California.  She has 3 brothers and is the youngest of four so she is pretty tough. Ciera competed in District 3 Ca. High School Rodeo.  She is majoring in Equine Studies and plans on transferring to UNR in Reno  after earning her degree from FRC.   Ciera’s Hobbies are shopping and riding her horses.  Ciera is unsure of what degree she will be pursuing but she does want to pursue a career in horse training after college.

 

 

Name: Julia Yock

Hometown: Novato, CA

Events: Barrel Racing

Background: Julia is a first year rodeo student at Feather River College, and she enjoys barrel racing. She plans on getting her degree from FRC in horse training, and then she would like to transfer to Davis and major in animal science.

 

 

 

 

Name: Riley York

Hometown: Sierraville, CA

Events: Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, Calf Roping, Team Roping