Our Team
There are 50 members in our club, and they compete
in a variety of rodeo events. The women compete in Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, and
Goat Tying. Men’s events include Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Bull Riding.
Meet The Officers
Maren Powers
PRESIDENT
I'm a senior this year majoring in ag education. Go Dogs!
Andee Poole
VICE PRESIDENT
I'm a sophomore and majoring in Pre-Nursing. My events are team roping, goat tying, and breakaway.
Juliana Sullivan
TREASURER
I'm a sophomore majoring in Animal Science. My event is breakaway roping.
Jillian Murray
SECRETARY
I'm a sophomore majoring in biology. My events are breakaway and team roping.
Our Coach
Uhuru Adem is the head coach of the Fresno State Rodeo Team. He is an alumni of Fresno State and the Fresno State Rodeo team himself. Once a college national finalist in saddle bronc riding, he continues to compete despite his busy schedule.
NIRA West Coast Region
We compete in the Western Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Competitions are against schools such as Cal Poly, West Hills, Feather River, Lassen College, UNLV, and several others. The top individuals from our region compete at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper Wyoming.
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History
Since 1946, the Fresno State Rodeo Team has maintained a tradition of excellence. Thanks to a long line of talented coaches, we have had individuals, as well as men's and women's teams, represent the West Coast Region at the National Level.
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