Helping rodeo families... When an accident or life-threatening illness strikes and creates financial hardship for our families we want to help.
HOPE COUNTS, CRISIS FUND OF THE NLBRA: In December 2013, the NLBRA Executive Board unanimously approved adopting Hope Counts as the Crisis Fund of the NLBRA. Hope Counts was established by 12-year old NLBRA member Sydnee Christensen of Utah. She wanted to help rodeo kids when they are injured or when the family is under extenuating circumstances where assistance may be warranted. The most significant contribution, $25,000 from Busby Quarter Horses, was presented on behalf of Amberley Snyder, the 2009 National Little Britches Rodeo Association World All-Around Champion, who chose Hope Counts as her charity of choice. Amberley earned the 2014 Fan Exemption to compete at The American with a push by the NLBRA membership. In the 2023-2024 rodeo season the NLBRA Executive board made the decision to have $1.00 from every franchise entry go into the crisis fund in an effort to help more families throughout the year.
HOPE COUNTS CRITERIA: Hope counts criteria includes being a current member of the NLBRA, an immediate family member being a current NLBRA member, being a prior member of the NLBRA, or an immediate family member being a prior NLBRA member.
HOPE COUNTS CONTACT: Please complete the below form with your Hope Counts needs.