Released May 2, 2008

STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Young ropers from across the state should start limbering up their strings for the 35th annual Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School scheduled for June 15-19 at the Tarleton State University Equine Arena in Stephenville.

Scott Anderson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent in Brown County and the event’s coordinator, said the statewide event is open to boys and girls 12 and older. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, he said.

“There are still some spots available, but make sure you don’t wait too long to apply,” he said. “This is one of the most popular events the 4-H program offers, so spots don’t last long once the school is announced.”

Anderson said participants should arrive before 2 p.m. June 15 and finish by noon June 19.

Individual registration is $350 for the week. The fee includes group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and practice calves. All students will be housed in the Tarleton State University dormitories. A $50 deposit will reserve a place.

For more information, contact the AgriLife Extension office in Brown County at (325) 646-0386 or e-mail Anderson at sa-anderson@tamu.edu .

Applications are available on the Brown County Web page at http://brown-tx.tamu.edu/

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Contacts: Steve Byrns, (325) 653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu

Scott Anderson, (325) 646-0386, sa-anderson@tamu.edu