Marsh Valley Rodeo Queen Contest- McCammon, Idaho

June 19th was not ONLY the IHSRA Finals, but it was also another Queen Contest! I helped in judging the Marsh Valley Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen Contest- Horsemanship. There were quite a few girls that came out to participate, and each did a wonderful job displaying their horsemanship skills. There were 2 age divisions- Sr. and Jr. Queens, and they recognize 1st and 2nd attendant in each division. Upon winning, the girls are given the privilege to participtate in a 4th of July Parade, the McCammon Rodeo Parade, and pack flags during the rodeo performance! What an honor! Congratulations to all the girls;


Senior Queen Division age 12-18

Senior Queen:: Mallory Bingham
1st Attendant:: Taneisha Taysom
2nd Attendant:: Shelbey Aldous

Junior Queen Division age 6-11

Junior Queen:: Tehya Jensen
1st Attendant:: Shayla Elison
2nd Attendant:: Emily Allen

Idaho High School Rodeo Association (IHSRA) Queen Contest

On June 12th I was asked to help judge the Idaho High School Rodeo Association (IHSRA) Queen Contest. I was very impressed with all of their hard work, natural talent, and pleased to know they all wanted to be a part of representing such a GREAT sport!

Horsemanship followed that Wednesday, with each of the girls showing their ability to handle a horse in a set pattern, a flag run, and best of all, their "Buzz" ride! What a sight! All the girls did VERY well in this event.

Coronation and the IHSRA Finals were held the following Saturday. Each District was announced with a short grand entry in front of the stands, and Claira Hollingsworth was crowned IHSRA Queen. Shania Laird won 1st runner up- and had the opprotunity to compete for Silver State in Fallon, Nevada (As a freshman- she did VERY well, and I look forward to watching her compete in the future). Congratulations to all contestants and their families for a job well done!!