Texas Amateur Rodeo Association (TARA) was an association designed to bring more rodeo events to the hill country and surrounding areas back in 2007. We (The Mattice Family) purchased the TARA in 2011 because of our love for rodeo and barrel racing. We wanted to bring the association back to the WCSP Arena in Georgetown, TX and give cowgirls a barrel race that is affordable and fun for the entire
family. Chris is the President and announcer at the race. He works side by side with our ground crew to make the ground the best possible at each and every race. We are always giving him a hard time about running for dog catcher because he's the one you will see shaking hands and kissing babies around the arena. I like to hide in the office behind the computer and of course pass out those winnings. It excites me to see our participates show up every week and when we are at another race I'm the one checking in to see how you did. Courtney is our oldest daughter. She has now started college and is barrel racing on the NIRA. You will still see her around the races down stairs on her horse waiting for her turn. Jessica is our youngest daughter. When she's not cheering at a football game, she's racing her 25 year old horse at the races or bouncing around the race in her shorts and boots or working in the office. Wesley is our oldest son. You will find him on the assistant ground crew/barrel setter. He spends about 5 hours in that arena a week to make sure the race and barrels are moving along in a timely manner. Cooper is our youngest son. You don't see him around there a lot because a five year old is hard to handle while we are working. He thinks he's the brains behind all of this and he does give us a lot of ideas for the other kids, such as buckle giveaways, cupcakes on my birthday to everyone and glow sticks to the kids. You can thank him for these and next year look out for his favorite Stick Pony Races and Dummy Roping at the arena. We look forward to meeting each of you!! For more information please or email [email protected]
Texas Amateur Rodeo Association aka T.A.R.A. holds local rodeo events at the WCSP Arena in Georgetown, TX Let me introduce you to our family. My name is Crystal.
