Rodeo Queen Bootcamp

I have been to the Utah Rodeo Queen Boot Camp every year for the last 12 years in some capacity or another, and every year I have watched as Miss Rodeo Utah has taken an active role on its amazing staff. This year was almost surreal to me as I was able to stand in the boots of the women I have admired for such a long time. It was an amazing experience to actually be Miss Rodeo Utah and talk to girls about how to be the best they can be. It was an event to which I was looking forward since I won the crown last July. This year we had Miss Rodeo America, Kelly Jackson at the clinic and the girls learned everything about rodeo events, interviewing, public speaking, appearance, personality, horsemanship, and many other aspects of a pageant. There is also a judging clinic that is ran in conjunction with the rodeo queen clinic and there was a great turn out this year. I’d like to thank Mesia Murphy and Jennifer Flint for inviting me to be a part of their event.

Lincoln Elementary School Reading Day

In celebration of Theodore Geissel's (better known as Dr. Suess) Birthday over 10 million children in America participated in Read Across America in 2009. This year I was able to participate in the activities along with Coach McBride from Weber State, Justin Williams from 2010 American Idol, Ogden City Police Officers, nurses, veterinarians, and many other great people. I took my book Rodeo Time to read to Mrs. Castle's 3rd grade class. I also took my veterinary books, my Prorodeo Sports News Magazine, a PRCA Rule Book, and the PRCA Media Guide so that I could show the kids how important reading is for my job as Miss Rodeo Utah. After reading and answering questions about myself I went to the library to meet the Cat in the Hat and eat Birthday cake. Thank you Lincoln Elementary School for allowing me to participate and thanks to McKenzie, my student escort.

Disney World

I've done it all now. I had to become Miss Rodeo Utah so I could finally have a chance to see the ocean and go to Disney World. It was so awesome! We made a lifetime friendship with the Lewis Family, whose daughter Mallory competed at the Special Kids Rodeo earlier in the day. Mallory's parents Denise and Larry both work at Disney World and made it possible for 13 of us to go to the park for a couple hours after the rodeo. We had a "Fast Pass" to let us go to the front of the line everywhere we went and we were able to go on 5 rides in about 2 hours. It was so cool. Its amazing; the opportunities that I've been given this year. Its more than I could ever ask for. This week was the funnest experience I've had in a long time, maybe ever. I've made some of the best friends I will ever have and I laughed so hard at times that my stomach hurt. I felt like a little kid again as 14 girls ran through the park with our big hair, wranglers, cowboy boots, and big smiles on our faces. So many times throughout the night girls would look at each other and say "this is amazing, this doesn't happen in the real world, and there still are amazing people out there" and the Lewis Family is an example of those nice, incredible people that do nice things for complete strangers just because they are good people. Thank you so much. You've definitely made an impact in my life with this one night that I will remember forever.

Special Rodeo & Sunday Performance

Today was the special kids rodeo with the rodeo performance immediately after, so the kids kind of felt like they were an opening act or part of the actual competition and they were all invited to stay for the rodeo. I was able to carry my Utah Sate Flag during every rodeo performance on the horse Pistol that was provided for me. He was great!

Saturday Silver Spurs Rodeo

It was a pretty packed Saturday night performance at the rodeo. They actually had an interesting task for us at the rodeo every day. We filled out surveys, asking the spectators where they were from, how they heard about the rodeo, and what their favorite part of the rodeo was. It was fun to meet people and surprising to hear all the different places they called home. There were people from the United Kingdom, Maine, UTAH, Nevada; all over.

Florida Beach Trip

I have to admit it. I'm 24 years old and this was my first time seeing the ocean. I think I've been changed forever. It took me awhile to warm up but we eventually had 78 degree weather and I even got in the water, partially; ok just up to my ankles. Some of the girls claim that they saw dolphins, but I'm not really sure about that.

Florida TETWP Rodeo

Yes, we planned it. We all decided to wear pink to the rodeo tonight, but of course it was Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night. Everyone looked great while showing their support.