Havre standout to compete at National Junior High Rodeo

A Havre Middle School Seventh-Grader has qualified for the National Junior High Rodeo. 

Cayden Chapman from Havre Middle School and a member of the Hi-Line Rodeo team, finished second in the Montana Junior High School rodeo in the goat-tying competition, riding his horse Spiderman. As a result of the second-place finish at the state rodeo, Chapman now has the chance to represent Montana at the 19th annual NJHFR, which starts on June 23 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Not only does Chapman have the chance to be crowned NJHFR champion and compete for more than $80,000 in prizes, but Chapman will also have the chance to win money that will provide for future opportunities in college scholarships, which will total more than $200,000 in the pot.

The National Junior High School Rodeo Finals is the world’s largest junior national rodeo and will feature the top 1,200 contestants. Their backgrounds range from 43 American states, five Canadian provinces, Mexico, and Australia.