I see in the papers that Chenae Shiner of Roosevelt, Utah, has been crowned Miss Rodeo America for 2013!
The Uintah Basin cowboys and cowgirls have been active in the rodeo since the 1920's that I know of. It is a BIG thing to enter into one of these contests for the individual cowboy or cowgirl as it takes training to become a professional performer. Miss Shiner has been at it for years, too, winning the title of National High School Rodeo Queen a few years back, telling the Salt Lake Tribune, Quote: rodeo is a family sport. It is the only competition where your competitor is your brother and best friend.Unquote.
She wins a $22,500 educational scholarship and some nice awards from Wrangler Jeans, Justin Boots, Bailey Hats, Silver Mounted Court's Saddle and an official Miss Rodeo America trophy buckle from Montana Silversmiths.
Congratulations to Chenae Shiner and thanks to the Uintah Basin Standard newspaper for publishing this story.
Spent a while watching a High School Rodeo in Bishop, California, on an October day a few years ago. Nice memory. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. If high school rodeo is anything like high school football, it can be very exciting!
DeleteCool. Sounds like a pretty good deal for her.
ReplyDeleteShe makes out pretty darn good, but it took a lot of hard work to get there.
DeleteDamn! Wish I had entered.
ReplyDeleteTry next year, David.
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