So You Wanna Be A Rodeo Queen??

So, as you all know, I was the Prescott Frontier Days Queen last year. This year I had the privilege of carrying the Arizona state flag at the rodeo . Being a rodeo queen is so fun but it also is hard work! Rodeo Queens always look pretty with their curly hair and blingy outfits, but there is much more to that kind of role other than curlers and diamonds ;). During my reign I got the privilege of attending parades and ride in others rodeos around Arizona. I also had to attend monthly rodeo meetings, visited veteran hospitals and schools and wrote newsletters every month.

Running for a rodeo queen title is the same as running for a beauty pageant...except instead of the talent competition, we have a horsemanship competition. We are given a pattern to complete, then asked multiple questions that can be anything about horses, the rodeo, or the tack. We also have to compete in the modeling, interview, personality, and appearance.

Pretty interesting right?? I'm thinking about running for Miss Rodeo Arizona... I don't know though. There are so many things I want to do in life! Sometimes I feel like I don't know how I'll fit everything in! Regardless, rodeo and the ranching lifestyle will always be apart of my life. It is such a fun part of my life that I'll never let go.

If any readers want to become a rodeo queen there are a few things that are a necessity. I know some of the "rules" below are silly, but in all seriousness, to be a rodeo queen you must be a good role model. Be kind to others, have others best interests at heart, set a good example, respect your authority and the livestock, be humble, have a servants heart, and try your best to always learn and improve. Those really are the key aspects of what I think every rodeo queen should be. Do that and you will be the most beautiful queen there ever was!

Rule 1: Gotta have that curly hair and those sparkly shirts! 

This year at the rodeo. 

Brennan and Me. He isn't a cowboy...but I'm workin' on it ;) This trip I was trying to teach him how to rope and ride. Post to come :). 

Rule 2:You must be able to handle some rain...even in the bling.

Raining on the Fourth.

Rule 3: Always be picture ready! 

Getting crowned two years ago.

Rule 4: Nail down that wave for your hot lap.   

My doing my first hot lap as queen. 

Rule 5: Keep that buckle nice and shiny! :)

Rule 6: Know how to get on your horse with some style. 

Rule 7: Be patriotic!  

Fourth of July Parade. 

Rule 8: Know how to ride horses of all shapes and colors! 

Rule 9: Always take good care of your horses. 

Rule 10: Strut your stuff. Be confident! 

Rule 11: Always have a smile on your face and a good attitude...you never know who is watching. 

Rule 12: Be loving to all, especially to your parents. They will always be your biggest fans, supporters, and encouragers...I know mine are. 

Rule 13: Always have a smile on your face and a good attitude...you never know who is watching. 

Photos taken by mom amazing mom. I would put as a rule to have a rockin' photographer as your mom...but I thought there can't be too many of those out there. I am just lucky to have one :).