Buffalo Point Kindergarten

Today I had a great time with the morning and afternoon Buffalo Point Kindergarten classes in Syracuse. Their last unit in school is about cowboys, cowgirls, and the old west and they even have their own kindergarten rodeo at the end of the year. I went to teach them about the history of rodeo and about each of the rodeo events. I took my saddle, bridle, my roping dummy that the kids named Fred, chaps, spurs, and ropes so that the kids could participate in some of the events. At the end of the lecture the kids got to practice asking questions that they had wrote down ahead of time. My favorite questions was "Does the Queen have a King?" Each class made me a book labeled "One Hundred and One Questions for Miss Rodeo Utah" with pictures that each student drew along with their questions. It was a fun day and I appreciate the school for inviting me.

Ogden Breakfast Exchange Club

I was up bright and early this morning to attend the Ogden Breakfast Exchange Club meeting with Chenae Shiner, Miss Rodeo Ogden, her Attendant Martina Wardle, and Craig Bielik, the Marketing and Public Relations Director of Ogden Pioneer Days to inform the members of the club about all the great events that are part of the Ogden Pioneer Days Celebration. The 77 year old celebration has three parades, four nights of rodeo, the Farmers Market, dances, concerts, art shows, tractor shows, car shows, movie nights, fireworks, a special kid's rodeo, Miss Rodeo Utah pageant events, and many other fun activities. A complete schedule can be seen on the Ogden Pioneer Days website. http://ogdenpioneerdays.com/events/calendar.php

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days Rodeo Royalty

Congratulations to the new Pleasant Grove, Strawberry Days Royalty. The queen is Bailey Sizemore, 1st Attendant is Karianne Berry, and 2nd Attendant is Chantelle Pilcher. The contest was excellent, as it is every year. I was in the Strawberry Days royalty for two years and they have one of the best rodeos and best committees in the country. Their rodeo this year is June 16-19th and they have the best strawberries and cream ever! I want to thank the rodeo committee for all of the support they have given me this year as Miss Rodeo Utah. You have helped to make my year successful and your friendship means so much to my parents and me.

Miss Rodeo Utah Pageant Application Deadline

Miss Rodeo Utah 2010 Pageant Application Deadline is May 14th at 5:00 pm

For more information visit

http://www.missrodeoutah.org/

Miss Rodeo Ogden

Congratulations to Chenae Shiner, the new Miss Rodeo Ogden for 2010. She is a 19 year old student at Utah State University. She will do a wonderful job promoting Ogden Pioneer Days, the state's biggest and best statehood celebration. The five-day rodeo will be held July 20-24th. The contestants were judged on appearance, personality, horsemanship, public speaking, photogenic ability, and interview skills. Chenae's attendants are Martina Wardle and Ashley Stewart.

Thank you to the Miss Rodeo Ogden Award Sponsors: Mckay Dee Hospital, Weber County Sheriff's Posse, McKay Dee Hospital Foundation, Smith and Edwards, Odgen Litho, Coca-Cola of Ogden, The Bardwell Family, Hazen Studios, Boyle Appliance, PJF Corporation, American Monument, JD Clark & Company, Wildflower Bokays, and Weber State University.

As well as: Phazes Salon & Spa, America First Credit Union, Golden Spike Event Center, The Candy Bouquet, The Greenery Restaurant, Hotline Beauty Supply, Irongate Grill, Interform, Eilertson Enterprises, and Mrs. Cavanaugh's.

Thank you to the Weber County Sheriff's Posse for the wonderful breakfast and for your groom service during horsemanship. The wonderful sponsors, friends, and committee members make this contest and rodeo the best in the state. Thank you for your support.

Miss Rodeo Ogden Agenda

Friday, April 16th, 2010
7:00 PM- Contestant and Parent Orientation

Saturday, April 17th, 2010
8:00 AM- Breakfast Sponsored by Weber County Sheriff's Posse
(contestants, parents, and judges only)

9:30 AM- Photogenic Judging (contestants and judges only)

10:30 AM- Interviews (contestants and judges only)

1:00 PM- Informal Luncheon (contestants and judges only)

2:30 PM- Horsemanship Judging- First and Second Round
Golden Spike Arena
1000 North 1200 South
Open to the public

6:30 PM- Awards Banquet- Doors Open for Seating
Timbermine Restaurant
1701 Park Boulevard
Call Jackie Belnap for tickets 801-668-2555

7:00 PM- Contestant's speech, modeling, impromptu

9:00 PM- Coronation Ceremony

DNCFR Special Kids Rodeo

The Special Kids Rodeo had 41 participants this year. They were able to rope cows, ride different horses and bulls, and feed a little miniature pony. They received back numbers and prizes just like the cowboys and cowgirls at the rodeo and the rodeo announcer Jody Carper was on hand to announce all of the events. My special athlete, Robert, turned 9 years old on the day of the special rodeo and got his name announced over the loud speaker.