A steer wrestling jackpot is being held in memory of former Louisiana high school state rodeo champion John Dooley "J.D." Hebert, who passed away last year in a tragic boating accident.

The J.D. Hebert Memorial Steer Wrestling is being held on Friday, February 3, at the West Cal Arena in Sulphur, LA, to help raise money for a scholarship fund in Hebert's name. The scholarships will be awarded to two Louisiana High School Rodeo Association members to attend a vocational and technical school.

Hebert was a 2012 graduate of Iota High School in Iota, LA, and was the state high school steer wrestling champion in 2012. He loved to rodeo, hunt, fish and spend time with his family and friends. Hebert passed away on October 15, 2015, in an offshore boating accident.



Everyone is invited to come join in the fun in the celebration of his life. The date for the memorial steer wrestling was picked to be in conjunction with the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo in Lake Charles, LA. The event is sure to draw some young hot talent, along with some superstars of rodeo. 

"I am sad to say that I will miss the J.D. Hebert Memorial Steer Wrestling in Sulphur on February 3, but my heart will be with J.D. and his family," said Tyler Waguespack, a world champion steer wrestler.

J.D. Hebert Memorial Steer Wrestling

SCHEDULE
8 AM, Books open
9:30 AM, Books close
9:30 AM, Calcutta for 19 and under 

10 AM, 19 and under
Two and a short for $250
Minimum added is $1,000
Trophy buckle to be awarded to average champion

Open steer wrestling immediately following 19 and under
Three and a short for $350
Minimum added is $5,000
Trophy saddle to be awarded to the average champion

There will be a silent auction during the steer wrestling to raise additional funds for the scholarship fund.

For more information or question, visit the event's Facebook page.

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