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Members of the horse show committees are directly
responsible for the physical arrangement of the shows.
They are responsible for setting up various props
including barrels, poles, jumps and obstacles; checking
in each exhibitor at the arena gate; and ensuring
that all trophies and ribbons are ready for presentation
at the conclusion of each class. They maintain an
exhibitor hospitality room during their respective
shows. Each committee volunteer is involved in raising
funds for prize money and awards given during the
show. Members also obtain individual contributions
and participate in an annual fundraising event. |
- Appaloosa
- Arabian and Half
Arabian
- Cutting Horse
- Donkey and Mule
- Junior Horse
- Paint
- Palomino
- Quarter Horse
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Committee members
are seasoned announcers who ensure the smooth and
efficient operation of each horse show event. They
play an integral part in the horse arena as they keep
the exhibitors on queue and arena activities on schedule.
Spectators to the shows find the announcers¿ show
knowledge and experience helpful. |
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This committee
represents the fund-raising leadership of each horse
show. Meetings consist of goal setting and fundraising
strategy development for the entire horse show. |
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This committee
is composed of individuals certified to operate and
maintain heavy equipment. Their work begins days before
the Show as they assist staff to meet the deadlines
of show setup. During the Show, they maintain the
arena and set up barrels, poles, jumps, obstacles
and timing equipment. |
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This committee
is responsible for greeting horse show exhibitors,
assisting with animal unloading and stalling as well
as handling exhibitor needs occurring in the horse
barn. |
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This committee
works within the Houston area to heighten awareness
of the Show by distributing promotional material to
local businesses. The committee concentrates on promoting
the Show through decorating contests held at area
malls and hotels, plus events for people in the medical
community and downtown Houston. |
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This committee
is responsible for increasing awareness of each Show
through special Go Texan functions. Representatives
from Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston,
Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties make up this
group. These areas, through pre-Show activities, provide
part of the money for some of the four-year metropolitan
scholarships awarded by the Show. These subcommittees
hold dances, style shows, cook-offs, golf tournaments,
as well as other contests, to publicize the Show. |
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Committee members
organize and conduct activities for international
visitors during International Days, as well as furnish
interpreters for guests. The committee members travel,
at their own expense, to various livestock functions
in several foreign countries, creating good will and
establishing an international interest in Show activities. |
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Members of this
committee support the intercollegiate livestock, intercollegiate
wool and mohair, intercollegiate meat, 4-H/FFA livestock,
4-H/FFA dairy judging, junior horse and plant I.D.
and wildlife habitat contests. The committee supports
these contests through fundraising, hospitality and
awards, and assists the superintendents in the running
of the contests. |
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Junior
Commercial Steer Feeding & Management
This committee
organizes and conducts the commercial steer competition,
including the coordination of all phases of the feeding
records contest and the awards banquet. |
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Members serve
as Show ambassadors through special public relations
efforts in the corporate sponsor suite and in several
educational exhibits throughout the Show grounds.
This committee also assists in community promotional
activities by coordinating and arranging for the distribution
of promotional material to area schools for Go Texan
days and through style shows. |
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Ladies'
Season Box
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The committee
is responsible for pre-selling all ribbon-winning
lambs and goats at a floor price above current market
prices. Lamb and Goat Auction Committee members also
organize and conduct a pre-sale party and assist with
the actual auction. |
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Members of the
Legal Advisory Committee advise the officers and management
in Show legal matters. |
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Composed of past
Show officers, this committee works to further Show
goals and purposes including attending Go Texan functions,
serving as Board Room hosts and hosting the annual
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Banquet.
Additional duties are to conduct special studies for
assigned projects and to make recommendations at the
request of the Show president. At the request of the
president, this group may serve as a source of advice
and counsel. |
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This committee
is responsible for greeting rodeo contestants and
monitoring the contestant gate. Additionally, the
committee assists the contestants with stalling their
animals and trailer parking. |
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This committee
organizes and coordinates all phases of herdsmen's
awards, provides transportation and hospitality to
official livestock show judges, assists in the judging
arena and helps with pedestrian and animal traffic
control around the judging arenas. |
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This committee
is responsible for conducting the llama show at the
Houston Livestock Show. Committee members solicit
premium money donations. |
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This committee
is responsible for the quarterly publication of "Bowlegged
H" Magazine, which is distributed to all Show volunteers
and life members and available via the Show's Web
site. Members conduct interviews, write and edit articles,
take and select photographs, and assist in the design
and layout of each issue. |
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This committee
handles the sale of Show lifetime memberships and
new annual memberships to interested individuals. |
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This committee
is responsible for organizing and positioning parade
participants for the annual downtown rodeo parade.
They work closely with city officials, establish the
parade route and provide parade marshals along the
parade route. |
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This committee
is responsible for pre-selling all broilers and turkeys
at a floor price above current market prices. These
volunteers also organize the pre-sale party and assist
with the actual junior market poultry auction. |
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This committee
organizes and conducts the rabbit show, obtains trophy
donors and sets up the Show facilities. Committee
members also help with record keeping and the actual
operation of the show, including receiving and cooping
rabbits and assisting the judge. |
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This committee
assists in the smooth flow of bus traffic at both
Reliant Park and off-site parking locations. Committee
members monitor and direct bus traffic and guide passengers
to their appropriate buses. |
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Members promote
and raise awareness of the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo through the sale and distribution of merchandise
bearing the Show logo. The committee contributes product
ideas, identifies sales venues and works with other
committees to fill any needs for logo products. Members
staff the Show merchandise booths during the events
entire run. |
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This committee
is responsible for providing medical care for Show
guests and assisting in crowd control. They also serve
as a liaison between the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo and the Houston Fire Department, and assist
in management and operation of various first aid stations
and mobile units. |
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This committee
coordinates and supervises the school art program,
stimulating interest in Western art and in Show activities
through artistic competition by area students. Members
organize judging, set up the Hayloft Gallery for display
of winning entries, conduct the awards program for
participating students, solicit school art program
scholarship donors and assist with School Art Auction
operations. |
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This committee
supports the School Art Auction with assistance operating
the auction and through working with prospective buyers
and auction donors. |
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This committee
is responsible for greeting and working with breeding
sheep, dairy goat and market goat exhibitors during
each year¿s Show, assisting the superintendents in
the judging rings to coordinate individual class competition. |
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This committee
is responsible for selling all advertising space in
the rodeo souvenir program. Members also obtain donations
that directly support the Show's educational programs. |
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This committee
is responsible for contacting business groups, service
clubs, area schools and other interested organizations
to offer speaker services to their members. The committee
then coordinates programs, delivers presentations
and promotes interest in the Show. |
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This committee
supports the setup and operation of attractions such
as the petting zoos, pig races, Destination: AGVENTURE,
Rodeo Experience and various staged entertainment
throughout the grounds. They are an important liaison
between vendors, staff and the general public during
Show operation. |
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This committee
is responsible for interviewing social service agencies
and schools so that physically/developmentally challenged
children and adults can attend the Show. Members deliver
tickets to the agencies and schools and then host
their guests at the Show. This committee also is responsible
for conducting the Lil¿ Rustlers Rodeo event and Top
Hands Horse Show. |
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This committee
is responsible for selling all winning steers at a
floor price above current market prices. Members also
organize and conduct the Hide Party honoring the previous
year¿s champion buyers and the pre-sale breakfast
for prospective buyers. They also assist with the
actual junior market steer auction. |
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This committee
is responsible for pre-selling all ribbon-winning
barrows at a floor price above current market prices.
They also plan and conduct the pre-sale party and
assist with the junior market swine auction. |
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This group is
responsible for communicating with the trail rides
that travel into Houston for the downtown rodeo parade.
Committee members coordinate with trail ride bosses
concerning rules, regulations and proposed events;
work with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department
in the positioning of the trail rides in Memorial
Park; and direct traffic from the park to the downtown
parade. |
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This committee
secures transportation for special guests and crews,
shuttles spectators within Reliant Park and handles
all official Show transportation needs. |
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This committee
is responsible for working with the residue avoidance
program, designed to ensure quality meat products
and drug-free animal entries. |
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The efforts of
this committee are focused on bringing important memorabilia
and Western art, including monumental bronzes, to
Show offices and facilities. Additionally, the committee
decorates the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo meeting
room lobby, office and other areas to feature Show
history and related special groups to our members
and the public throughout the year. |
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World's
Championship Bar-B-Que
This committee
organizes, promotes and conducts the World's Championship
Bar-B-Que Contest. Their duties include team relations,
meat judging, recycling, food service to the public
and publicity. They work closely with teams, judges
and vendors to ensure the success of one of the Show's
most entertaining single events. |
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