2024-2025 TAMU RHT

Howdy! My name is Joshua Nichols and I am a Senior studying Ag Economics from Nacogdoches,TX. After graduation I plan on becoming a Financial Advisor.  Ever since I was a young man at the age of five I have been horseback working cattle on my family’s ranch and surrounding ranch’s. Two years ago, I started showing versatility ranch horses and reined cow horses.  I am showing my personal horse this year on the team, Shake Hiss Boonie, or “Shaker.” I am excited for this upcoming show year with the ranch horse team!

Howdy!  My name is Chastain Spiller and I am Senior Animal Science major from Elbert, Colorado. I have minors in Ag Economics, Ag Communications, and Journalism, with the intent of being a journalist one day.  I spent my whole life on cow-calf operations, riding ranch horses, and working with cattle.  My only experience in the show ring is with cattle, but I gained an interest in learning more about showing horses in high school, leading me to be interested in the ranch horse team.  Coming to Texas A&M was an easy decision, and joining the ranch horse team has been a goal ever since I got here.  This is my first year on the team and I am riding TAMU’s school horse “June”.  I am so honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this team and I can’t wait to take on this next year with my new teammates!

Howdy! My name is Haley Winkler, and I am a senior animal science major from Cypress, Texas. This is my third year on the ranch horse team and I could not be more excited! I am riding my own horse, SCC Four Star General, or "Preacher" for the team. I have grown up riding and competing in a variety of disciplines, including speed events, hunter jumpers, and most recently ranch riding. Preacher and I have been competing in the ranch horse world for the past few years, so to be representing the A&M Ranch Horse Team is a dream come true!

Howdy! My name is Tucker Gillespie and I am  Junior Animal Science major from McCook, Nebraska. I have been riding horses since I was four years old and for the past several years I have been deeply involved with the reined cow horse industry. As the child of two former Aggies, A&M always felt like home and getting to ride on the team is a dream come true. I am pursuing a degree in Animal Science on the Pre-Med track and hope to become a neurosurgeon in the future.

ANNA BETH MUCK

Howdy y'all! My name is Anna Beth Muck and this is my very special, very sassy horse, Rosita. I am a Junior biomedical sciences major on the pre-med track from Boerne, TX. It is my and Rosita's second year on the team. I got this mare the summer before ninth grade, and she has been my best friend throughout my four years of high school. We only ever showed at local ranch horse shows and 4-H. Rosita and I are so blessed to ride for the best university ever! Every single person on the team is awesome and I am so thankful to ride alongside them. We share every single cheer, and tear, and I love this team and my horse so much!

Howdy! My name is Charlee Proctor and I’m a Junior Animal Science major from Princeton, TX. Following graduation, I hope to work in agricultural youth development. This will be my second year on the Ranch Horse Team riding TAMU Gottahighplayer, or “Shortcake!” I’ve grown up showing horses in a variety of disciplines including hunter jumpers, and primarily rodeo events. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity to learn and compete alongside my teammates. I’m looking forward to the upcoming year!

Howdy! My name is Leila Anderson and I am a Sophomore Animal Science Production major from College Station, Texas! Growing up in an Aggie family and living in Aggieland made Texas A&M my top choice. I have been riding since I was seven and have shown in various associations including 4-H, TQHA, NRHA, and SHTX! We bought my horse Magnum Cool Whiz, or “Trigger” as everyone knows him, as a 5 year old, and we have learned and grown together over these last couple years! I am so incredibly excited and blessed that I get to be apart of such an awesome team and look forward to the season! Gig ‘em!

HOPE ADAMS

My name is Hope Adams and i’m a Sophomore  Animal Science major from Katy, TX. This is my first year on the team and I’m riding TAMU’s school horse Nanners! I have grown up riding since I was 8 years old and have competed in some SHOT shows along with IEA and I’m super excited to get more involved with reined cowhorse and showing. I have always wanted to be on the Ranch Horse Team while growing up and being apart of this team is truly a blessing. I’m super excited for this year and getting to represent the greatest university!