Young bull rider on his way to the PBR

Brett Garza during a bullriding competition in Gonzalez Brett Garza, 11, has been active in the Texas Youth Rodeo Association for three years and is a first time member in the Texas Wrangler Junior High Rodeo.

Brett has been a two-time qualifier for TYRA finals.

In 2008, he won his first buckle at the TYRA yearend finals.

In addition, he won first place at the Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming Steer riding and won a buckle and $150.

He is the 2009 Junior High Wrangler Junior Bull Riding Champion.

He has qualified for the Junior High State Finals to be held in June 2010 in Gonzales.

In addition, Brett has dedicated his buckle to his great-grandmother, Agapita Davila of Kingsville, in memory of his greatgrandfather, the late Andres S. Davila.

He is the son of Rene and Mary Garza of Riviera and attends De La Paz Middle School at Riviera ISD.

“It takes a lot of courage and hard work to ride steers and I would like to thank my parents and sisters, Andrea and Alyssa for their support,” Brett said.

Brett Garza proudly holds his first place buckle he earned at a competin in Sinton. Brett’s favorite bull rider is Chris Shivers and hopes to become a professional bull rider and ride in the PBR.