Education
Monthly, SMRA hosts a Rodeo Night at The Stirrup in the Nashville area. The night consists of:
- A membership meeting to discuss the organization's business and make members aware of events happening throughout the community and IGRA
Annually, SMRA offers educational opportunities to its members and the community by:
- Hosting a Play Day with lessons/discussions on rodeo events including horse back riding, barrels, pole bending and roping
- Hosting booths during Nashville's and Louisville's annual Pride festivals with a membership table and information regarding rodeo events.
- Coordinating trips that are open to all members and the community to nearby IGRA sponsored rodeos (Little Rock, Atlanta and St. Louis)
- Encouraging all members to attend the IGRA University where "degrees" are given for completion of studies
- Encouraging all members to attend IGRA Convention as a delegate (limit of 5) or guest
- Encouraging members to volunteer for and participate in other organizations to cross-educate our members
