Each year in December, The Showdown Rodeo Committee (producers of the PRCA RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo) heads to Las Vegas, Nevada for the PRCA Convention and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Having a birthday in early December has ensured that Showdown Rodeo Committee Member (and Founder of Ride For the Pink link ) Sandy Travis, celebrates her birthday surrounded by her rodeo family and friends.
This year was no exception, but Sandy said it was just a little more special. For her birthday, Sandy proudly attended the PRCA Convention wearing a pair of very special Justin Boots.
Sandy Travis, Showdown Rodeo Committee Member and recipient of the "John Justin Standard of the West Award"
Last year, our rodeo was selected to take part in the John Justin Standard of the West Award Program. As part of the program, we received a pair of custom embroidered Justin Boots, which would be awarded to an outstanding volunteer as selected by our Rodeo Committee Chairman, Mr. Johnny Zamrzla.
Justin Boots "Standard of the West Award" Boots
Mr. Zamrzla proudly presented these beautiful Justin Boots to Showdown Rodeo Committee Member Sandy Travis!
"I, Johnny Zamrzla, as Chairman of The ShowdownRodeo, chose this outstanding volunteer to receive the John Justin Standard of the West Award because she is a tireless worker. Sandy is a founding member of The Showdown Rodeo, which now produces the California Circuit Finals Rodeo. Sandy organized our queen pageants, handles our sponsor flags, opening ceremonies, visiting royalty, and sales of merchandise. She is also the Founder of Ride for the pink, dedicated to building awareness and raising money for breast cancer research. She is always one of the first people to jump in and help where needed."
Congratulations Sandy – You are a true "Lady Horseman" in every sense of the word ! We thank you for all that you do! Thank you for allowing us to spend your special day with you each year!
Sandy Travis proudly displaying her beautiful Justin Boots