This year marks the 55th Anniversary of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Over the duration the Miss Rodeo America Pageant has hosted hundreds of beautiful and talented cowgirls from across the country. Hopefuls converge annually for a weeklong competition to select a representative to promote America’s Original Professional Sport – rodeo.
This year the Miss Rodeo America Pageant welcomes 29 cowgirls, ages 19-25, to Las Vegas to compete for the prestigious title of Miss Rodeo America 2010. Each year a new Miss Rodeo America serves as the official spokesperson for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
The pageant is Sunday, Nov. 29, through Saturday, Dec. 5. It is a glamorous prelude to the famous Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the PRCA’s year-end championship event also held in Las Vegas in December.
Pageant activities are held at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, official sponsor and host hotel of the 2010 Miss Rodeo America Pageant. The horsemanship competition, Monday, Nov. 30, will be held at The South Point Equestrian and Event Center.
A complete pageant schedule of events and pageant ticket information can be found online at www.missrodeoamerica.com.
Contestants are judged in the categories of, personality, appearance, horsemanship, knowledge and presentation. Each contestant will demonstrate her skills in public speaking, personal interviewing, horsemanship, knowledge of rodeo and general equine science, current event awareness, photogenic qualities, visual poise and overall professionalism.
Miss Rodeo America 2009, Maegan Ridley of Alta Loma, Calif., will crown her successor during a formal coronation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in The Orleans Showroom. A media conference with the newly crowned Miss Rodeo America 2010 will follow the ceremony at The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
Contestants vying for the 2010 Miss Rodeo America title include Victoria Jeffcoat of Tallassee, Ala.; Taryn Brady of Mesa, Ariz.; Micki Musick of Mulberry, Ark.; Ashley Hoffmann of Salinas, Calif.; Audra Dobbs of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Jessica Davis of St. Cloud, Fla.; Ashley Borsum of Haiku, Hawaii; Freya Ford of Sand Point, Idaho; Rebecca Kloker of Rushville, Ill.; Lindsey Ahrenholtz of Ames, Iowa; Meredith Holland of Bucyrus, Kan.; Jenna Johnson of Willmar, Minn.; Kelli Jackson of Eupora, Miss.; Emma Glaspy of Blairstown, Mo.; Lesli Furniss of Dillon, Mont.; Amy Amack of Chadron, Neb.; Andrea Lynch of Reno, Nev.; Brooklynn Chester of Carlsbad, N.M.; Jessinta Hammer of Kathryn, N.D.; Michaelle Blake of Arcadia, Okla.; Jackie Gibson of Milwaukie, Ore.; Courtney Smith of Rapid City, S.D.; Amber Dell of Franklin, Tenn.; Devin Felger of New Braunfels, Texas; Chris Wade of Heber City, Utah; Charla Wacker of Lovettsville, Va.; Nicole Ray of Kennewick, Wash.; Eileen Lenzner of Wausau, Wis.; and Allie Bass of Sheridan, Wyo.
The primary role of Miss Rodeo America is to promote the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and America’s Western heritage. She is a liaison between the rodeo fans and Pro Rodeo producers, sponsors and contestants.
As Miss Rodeo America, the new queen will travel extensively representing rodeo via many public appearances at rodeo performances, special events, schools and civic groups. She will take on the role of model and spokesperson in a variety of promotional events and commercial advertisements for western clothiers, publications, sponsors and other service providers to the western industry.
Miss Rodeo America pageant contestants are awarded many gifts from generous sponsors. Each contestant is eligible to win a portion of more than $35,000 in educational scholarships that the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation disperses to pageant contestants annually.
National corporate sponsors of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant include: Wrangler Jeans and Shirts, Las Vegas Events, The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, American Quarter Horse Association, W. F. Young/Absorbine, Montana Silversmiths, Justin Boots, Bailey Hats, Dodge Trucks, The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Landstrom’s Original Black Hills Gold Creations, Court’s Saddlery, Tandy Brands Accessories, Hobby Horse Clothing Company, Bonefrog Creative, John E. Cavey & Pat J. Thompson, Red Wilk Construction, Buck’s Bags and Stone Horses.
Media information can be obtained by visiting www.missrodeoamerica.com and clicking the Media Information link or email requests to info@missrodeoamerica.com. The deadline for media credential request is Nov. 15, 2009.
Miss Rodeo America Inc. – An organization developed in 1955 striving to provide a quality Miss Rodeo America competition, enrich the lives of contestants and each year select a qualified young lady as Miss Rodeo America to serve as a goodwill ambassador promoting the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Western traditions for more information visit www.missrodeoamerica.com.
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