Tremonton Utah

I have officially found the new rodeo queen capital of Utah. Tremonton's petite princess category had 32 contestants and I think I was more excited than they were when their director asked me to ride on the trailer with them through the grand entry. It was so much fun! The people were so nice and they have the best mutton busters that I have ever seen.

Huntsman Cancer Foundation Hope on the Range Gala

I had my biggest shock as Miss Rodeo Utah so far when Jon Huntsman himself planted a big kiss on my cheek at the Hunstman Cancer Hope on the Range Gala. Huntsman Cancer was founded by Jon and his wife Karen who are committed to finding a cure for cancer through genetic research. A cancer survivor himself, Mr. Huntsman has donated over $500 million to the institute during his lifetime. The Huntsman Cancer Institute aids in the research of cancer through the world's largest database for genetics. It was such an honor to be invited to this grand event, where I was able to meet people like Jon Huntsman and Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and his wife. I was able to work along with some of my fellow rodeo queens Stormy Henderson, the DNCFR Queen; Jackie McMullin, the Cache County Rodeo Queen; Martina Wardel, Miss Rodeo Oakley; Bailey Sizemore, the Silverstate International Rodeo Queen; and Courtney Woolsey, the Utah State High School Rodeo Queen. We greeted people at the doors, helped them find their seats, sold raffle tickets, and served as spotters during the live auction. The dinner and the whole event was beautiful and I want to say Thank You for allowing me to be a part of the event. It was such an honor!

Hooper Tomato Days Queen Contest

Congratulations to Karianne Berry for winning the Hooper Tomato Days Queen contest and her attendants McKenzie Maughn and Jackie McMullin. All of the contestants looked beautiful and did a great job! I had a great time watching and visiting with the contestant's families during the contest. I wish you girls the best year!

Davis County Fair & Rodeo

I had a great time at the Davis County Fair and Rodeo and met so many new friends! Davis County is full of little sweethearts and I had a great time getting to know all of these cute little girls that were watching the rodeo. Before the rodeo, I went and walked through the fair exhibits and retail booths and of course my favorite was the one with all of the JEWELRY!!!! I was able to meet Jennifer Barlow, who along with her husband Dave, owns Bohemian Cowgirl and they outfitted me with an awesome charm necklace. It was such a pleasure to meet them and I love my new bling. The announcer for the rodeo was Don Jesser from Idaho, who announces from horseback. I was able to visit with him and Regan Torres, the Wilderness Circuit Queen before the rodeo and while we were clearing the arena during the timed events. I would like the encourage everyone to make it out to Farmington's rodeo next year. They are such wonderful people and I want to thank them for having me at their rodeo as well as allowing me to use one of their exhibit buildings for my fundraiser on Monday September 28th. I hope to see everyone there!

Coalville

At Coalville's rodeo I had my good friend Sarah come and visit me. It was her birthday and she wanted to get her picture taken so she sat on Congo with me for her pictures. Hope you had a good birthday Sarah!

Once again, since my mother grew up with the North/South Summit residents, I was able to meet some old acquaintances who had learned that my long journey at the Miss Rodeo Utah Pageant had finally paid off. The local rodeo queens Hannah Nilson, Bailee Richens, and Sierra Boyce were all fun girls that I enjoyed meeting and I hope to see them in future years competing at the Miss Rodeo Utah pageant.

Mtn. Valley Stampede Parade

Two parades and a rodeo in one day and Congo looks like he is loving life- don't you think? You would never guess that this old boy is a stallion. He is my dad's team roping horse and he makes the best parade horse. He's pretty easy going.

It was so neat to have one of my first rodeos in my hometown, especially because I am the first cowgirl from Wasatch County to win Miss Rodeo Utah. Its such an honor and I appreciate everyone and their support and well wishes. It means so much!

Gathering of the Guard

After the Roy Parade I visited the Healing Field in Ogden, Utah. This field is a tribute to every American life lost during the Global War on Terror, where an American Flag is raised in the name of each American. There are approximately 5000 flags raised in the shape of the United States, making it the largest flag field display of its kind in history. It was an emotional experience to remember those that have stood for America and fought for the freedoms that we enjoy.

I was able to meet the Bees and Utah State University Mascots and they even allowed me to get my horse out of the trailer "as long as he was pottie trained". The visitors were very interested in my horse and I even had a young girl who had lost her father in the Iraq War get on Congo with me for a picture. It was definitely a "Weekend to Remember" and such an honor.

Roy Days Parade

Saturday was a packed day. The morning began at the Roy Days Parade and I had my first little panic attack as Miss Rodeo Utah. I went to check-in for the parade and they didn’t have me entered! Some how my entry had been deleted from their list but they were so great. They put me at the front of the parade with the dignitaries, gave me a corsage, and made me feel welcome. They weren’t “expecting horses” and I had the only horse in the entire parade, but the attendees really seemed to enjoy the whinnying horse. I’m sure the Roy City Police Department enjoyed the parade right behind us in their clean vehicles more than I enjoyed their sirens the whole morning. Thank goodness they weren’t on duty as they watched my un-registered trailer driving down the parade route. Thank you Roy City for making me feel welcome at your parade!