My name is Tyesha Kae Oppenheimer.  I am 19 years of age, I grew up with a love for horses and the amazing sport of rodeo. I graduated from North Sevier High School in 2009.  I was fortunate enough to make it to the NHSFR three years of my high school rodeo career. At the NHSFR my sophomore year I was awarded 6^th place in the Pole Bending, my junior year 10^th place in the Pole Bending, 4^th place in the Goat Tying, and the Reserve All Around Title,  my senior year I was very fortunate to claim the National Goat Tying Title. I am now attending Weatherford College located in Weatherford, Texas where I am also continuing my rodeo career and education.  I call beautiful Hico, Texas my home.

            In the “Xtreme 15” I qualified on one horse. He is a 9 yr old palomino gelding with a big heart.  His registered name is Cowan Drift. I purchased him from Neelley and Lauren Riley from Stephenville, TX around two years ago and have been running him since. 

I would not be able to compete in this wonderful sport without the support of my family.  Family has always been a big factor in any of my accomplishments in the arena.  They are still a very big factor in helping me accomplish my future goals and dreams. 

            Good luck to all the contestants and thank you HEI team for putting on such a great race!!