The rodeo queens are the beauties of the rodeo circuit.  They are tested on their knowledge of rodeo, horses and more. These aren't brainless beauties, they are genuine cowgirls.
   
  2011 Quita Cortes  - Awarded "Miss Congeniality" at the 2010-2011 National High School Rodeo Finals Gillette Wyoming

 

 

 

Quita after her win in Gillette Wy. Miss Congeniality

2010 Amanda Murfitt

2009.........................

2008 Kate Benedict

2007 Catherine Fisher

2006 Alina Baisden

2005 Tara Warburton

2004 Kimberley Waugh

2003 Emily Bennet

2002 Shandelle Armitage

 

Rodeo Queen Contest Information

 

Contestants will be judged in the following categories: Modeling (25 points); Personality (25 points); Appearance (25 points); Two-Minute Speech (50 points); Impromptu Speech (25 points); Horsemanship (25 points for each of two rounds); and Personal Interview (50 points). The Contestants are graded on their performance by six judges.

An example of speech topic is:
"Speak about your country, your state or province, or anything with a western theme."

Below is an example of the horsemanship pattern.

For more information on the queen's contest, please contact National Queen Contest Coordinator, Dee Hilton babydoerootbeer@hotmail.com

HORSEMANSHIP PATTERN #1

Enter the arena carrying a NHSRA flag (flag to be provided by NHSRA) and circle the arena once at a slow lope. Make a second circle around the arena with the flag at a faster, controlled pace. Stop at gate and hand flag to arena personnel. Make a third circle as a presentation ride, saluting the crowd. The use of a flag boot is optional and your choice. If you choose to use one, you must provide it yourself.

HORSEMANSHIP PATTERN #2

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Walk to position A. Begin figure 8 work to the right at a fast lope and make the larger figure 8. Reduce speed and go into smaller figure 8. Stop at position B. Trot to position C. Begin fast pace at position C, coming to a stop at position D. Turn away from fence at position D and proceed to the exit gate at a fast pace, doing a presentation ride. Stop at the gate and exit arena.