Dabbs Scholarship Winners

We are proud to announce our Fall Scholarship winners: Reina Romero, Eliana Tabarez, and Lainey Caswell. They were presented with checks and certificates on Saturday by Susan Dabbs and TRF Board Members. 

Congratulations to our winners! We encourage others to apply for our spring scholarships by October 15, 2026. The application and eligibility requirements are available here: https://tucsonrodeofoundation.org/scholarship-application/

Thank you to the Tucson Rodeo Parade Tucson Wagon & History Museum for the beautiful background for our presentation.

Tucson Rodeo Foundation scholarship recipients and board members pose together with scholarship certificates in front of an ornate rodeo wagon.
Butch Krietemeyer, Debbie Barnett, Christina Garza, Reina Romero, Eliana Tabarez, Lainey Caswell, Susan Dabbs, and Elizabeth Rogers
Tucson Rodeo Foundation scholarship recipient holds her scholarship certificate while posing with two foundation representatives in front of an ornate rodeo wagon.
Butch Krietemeyer, Susan Dabbs, and Lainey Caswell
Tucson Rodeo Foundation scholarship recipient poses with her scholarship certificate and award check alongside two foundation representatives.
Butch Krietemeyer, Susan Dabbs, and Reina Romero
Tucson Rodeo Foundation scholarship recipient poses with her scholarship certificate and award check alongside two foundation representatives.
Butch Krietemeyer, Susan Dabbs, and Eliana Tabarez

Bio’s 

Hello I’m Reina Romero, a second year student in Pima Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program. I am a Tucson native, and upon graduating from Pima I will be pursuing a career in the care of large animals. In the future I hope to be able to sub specialize in equine sports medicine, as well as attend the University of Arizona to continue my education. 

My name is Eliana Tabarez and I am a senior at the University of Arizona studying veterinary science! I have a passion for the outdoors, line dancing, livestock, horses, and medicine. I am currently applying to veterinary DVM programs and hope to become a large animal and equine veterinarian!

Lainey Caswell is a first-year student at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine with a lifelong commitment to caring for livestock and working animals. Born and raised in Arizona, she brings years of hands-on experience in rural animal health and agricultural care to her professional studies. She is deeply honored to receive support from the Tucson Rodeo Foundation as she works toward serving the veterinary needs of her home state’s rural communities.