Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Include a wide shot of the Equestrian Center shot from a unique angle. The photo I have has two horses standing in front of the equestrian center with the Double T in the background.
Anecdotal Lead: Texas Tech Athletics is the heart and soul of the Lubbock community. However, a group of students who feel somewhat forgotten about, are winning on the national stage week after week with little to no press.
Option 2: Somewhere 10 miles from campus on the opposite side of Lubbock, in a building relatively unknown to the student body, students gather and train for their own national achievements in sports.
"Something that blows my mind is that Texas Tech students have no idea all the awesome things that go on out here" -Jerrad
Include an series of images highlighting the four different programs at the Equestrian Center.
Talk about the courses offered for all students at the Equestrian Center.
Include student testimonials about the unique courses and a list of the classes offered.
Can include important dates for upcoming events and rodeos.
Can talk about the Ranch Horse team, Equestrian team, or the horse therapy that happens at the Equestrian Center.
"My main goal for us is to be known on campus and
in the community. We want people to come out and watch and
enjoy the rodeos we put on." -Jerrad
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"Pretty much everyday of the week in the evening
this place is hopping." -Kim
"We have students qualifying for the finals and
doing amazing things."
"Texas Tech puts on the largest
college rodeo in the region." -Jerrad
Talk about how the Rodeo team is not funded by the university.
Include the team photo of the Texas Tech Rodeo Team.
Provide ways alumni can be involved and partner with
the rodeo team to help them out.
The only rodeo team in the conference that isn't funded
by the university.
"We are no different than a club" -Jerrad
Jerrad Hofstetter- First Year
as the TTU Rodeo Coach
Include a headshot photo of Jerrad Hofstetter in his regular attire or an image of him coaching a student on their horse in the box.
Could even include an image of him riding or roping here.
"The best part about this job is the kids" -Jerrad
"We're creating really outstanding people through this program." -Kim
"If they are going to board their animals out here they have to be able to take care of them. We have a set of rules that all students have to follow if they keep their animals here."
"When I first got here I heard false statements about the character of the students and how they were lazy. That couldn't be further from the truth."
"School always comes first. Sometimes we have to have tough conversations with our athletes about this."
His background as a professional rodeo athlete
"The kids are taught by past professionals. It's not just a random coach." -Kim
Student quotes about Jerrad's coaching style.
Student stories with and about Jerrad during his first year as their coach.
"Jerrad is the best thing that has ever happened to the
rodeo team" -Kim Lindsey
Talking about how the funding process works for the
rodeo team
Highlighting students accomplishments
The changes that have happened with the team
since he came on board.
