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Rodeoing runs through the Talsma blood. This is especially true when it comes to Treyvan Talsma following in the footsteps of his father, Ty, and older brother, Terran. Treyvan who ended up placing 11th at the 2024 National High School Rodeo in the steer wrestling event. Talsma has been competing in rodeos since he was in junior high when he father first got him started in the steer wrestling event. He instantly became interested in competing in steer wrestling because of how well his father did at the event and Ty’s passion for it. Treyvan competes in high school rodeos, 4-H rodeo and amateur rodeos. The events that Treyvan is involved in are team roping, steer wrestling and tie down roping. When asked if he had a favorite, Treyvan said he did not as he enjoys competing in each of the three events. Treyvan had his fastest recorded time steer wrestling this season at the Watertown High School rodeo. He had a 5.49 second run. For the steer wrestling event, Treyvan rode his horse, Chewie. Treyvan knows that he could not have accomplished what he did this season, without the help of Chewie. When it came to the National High School Rodeo Finals, Treyvan was able to pick his own hazer for the event. Treyvan chose his father, Ty, because he is the best cowboy Treyvan knows and is an excellent hazer which is important to have in the steer wrestling event. A hazer is another horse mounted rider that gallops his horse along the right side of the steer to keep it from veering away from the steer wrestler. Treyvan’s favorite parts of competing at rodeos in general are being a part of the rodeo community and the high level of competition that he gets to compete against. When it comes to steer wrestling, Treyvan also enjoys the competition because of the other competitor’s talent, it pushes him to be at his best just as he pushes his competitors to be at their best. When asked what the most challenging part of the steer wrestling event is, Treyvan said that it is all challenging, but what really stands out to him is how hard it can be to stay consistent and correct. Even though he has yet to win any titles, that is in no way going to stop Treyvan from rodeoing. He also fully plans to change the status of not having any titles during his next rodeo season. Treyvan however did accomplish his goal for the 2024 rodeo season which was to make it and compete at the National Finals. When asked if there is anyone in the rodeo world that he is inspired by, Treyvan said his brother, Terran. Treyvan said he admires him because he always seems to be one step ahead which helps him push Treyvan to do better. Even though the High School rodeo season has come to an end, next season’s practicing begins right away. “I never stop practicing, it’s a yearlong grind for hours every day”, says Treyvan. While the high school rodeo season has come to an end, Treyvan still has rodeo competitions through 4-H and amateur rodeos to compete in before the end of the summer. When it comes to how Treyvan feels about coming home with an 11th place national finish amongst the entire countries other high school steer wrestlers, he said it feels great. It also fuels his fire to continue to push himself to get better and better. His favorite part of the rodeo season is being able to spend time with friends who share a love of the rodeo as well as getting to compete with and against some of his best friends. Treyvan would like to thank his parents, his football team and everyone in his hometown of Avon for all of their support. Congratulations Treyvan for bringing back an 11th place finish in the National High School Rodeo Finals! You did an amazing job of representing not only Avon, but South Dakota as well.