The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Go Texan Contest winners were announced Jan. 26 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. The event featured top teams from Houston Metro Go Texan Committee areas and Area Go Texan Committee counties competing in various Western activities, including ranch sorting, washer pitching, dominoes and horseshoe pitching. Winners were also announced from the quilt competition Jan. 19.
2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Go Texan Winners:
Ranch Sorting
Junior Division
Grand Champion: Zach Harbers and Steven Harbers – Houston Metro Go Texan, New Caney/Splendora
Second Place: Audrey Thibodeaux and Charlee Zella – Area Go Texan, Gonzales County
Third Place: Sloan King and Clay Oncken – Area Go Texan, Grimes County
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Terrie Herron and Jared Cochran – Houston Metro Go Texan, Liberty County
Second Place: Tess Cranford and David Johnson – Area Go Texan, Nacogdoches County
Third Place: Robert Delude and Linda Delude – Area Go Texan, Harrison County
Washer Pitching
Grand Champion: Donny Supak and Dustin Wernecke – Area Go Texan, Austin County
Second Place: James Bean and Danny Bean – Houston Metro Go Texan, Aldine/Spring/Klein
Third Place: Stephen Scheffer and Jeff Schwartz – Area Go Texan, Washington County
Dominoes
Grand Champion: David Hernandez and Pete Grivas – Area Go Texan, Victoria County
Second Place: Terry Baker and Phillip Fox – Area Go Texan, Madison County
Third Place: Sam Scott and Doyle Trammell – Area Go Texan, Henderson County
Horseshoe Pitching
Grand Champion: Louis Engelhard and Brenda Sablatura, Houston Metro Go Texan, Lamar/Needville
Second Place: Jeff Finke and Lori Finke, Area Go Texan – Washington County
Third Place: Debra Odum and Johnny Wesley, Area Go Texan – Grimes County
Quilts
Houston Metro Go Texan and Area Go Texan committees entered colorful and unique quilts constructed within the geographical boundaries of the Go Texan areas they represent. Each quilt is judged based on overall appearance, workmanship, suitability/color, originality and design. All 67 quilts entered will be on display during the run of the Show, Feb. 25 – March 17, in the lobby of NRG Center.
Best of Show – Machine, Mixed Media: Houston Metro Go Texan, Baytown/Highlands
Best of Show – Hand, Wall Hanging: Area Go Texan, Hill County
Judge’s Choice – Machine, Mixed Media: Houston Metro Go Texan, Baytown/Highlands
Judge’s Choice – Machine, Wall Hanging: Houston Metro Go Texan, Fort Bend/Stafford
Best of Division – Machine, Applique: Area Go Texan, Walker County
Best of Division – Hand, Applique: Houston Metro Go Texan, Alief/Southwest
Best of Division – Machine, Pieced: Area Go Texan, Nueces County
Best of Division – Hand, Pieced: Area Go Texan, McLennan County
Best of Division – Machine, Mixed Media: Houston Metro Go Texan, Baytown/Highlands
Best of Division – Machine, Wall Hanging: Houston Metro Go Texan, Fort Bend/Stafford
Best of Division – Hand, Wall Hanging: Area Go Texan, Hill County
Best of Division – Machine, Pictorial: Houston Metro Go Texan, Aldine/Spring/Klein
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience
that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more
than $475 million to the youth of Texas.
For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news. The 2019 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 25 – March 17.