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| "Misti" and I- Thursday Grand Entry "Miss DNCFR" |
August 19th, 20th, and 21st = The Caldwell Night Rodeo in Caldwell, Idaho. I was given the honor of participation EVERY night!
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| Pushing cattle with Leslie |
Thursday night was Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP) and here is where I made my first introduction. RaeMarie was kind enough to lend me a horse every night! This night I used her horse "Misti"- A beautiful black paint that had no problem whipping around the arena! I was introduced during the Jr. Rodeo, in order to get a fill for this black paint mare, and from there... we were golden!! The CNR Royalty, flag barers, and I all packed flags during the Grand Entry only to turn around and be re-introduced AS Rodeo Royalty: " Your Caldwell Night Rodeo Royalty 2010- Leslie Winkelman.... 2011 Caldwell Night Rodeo Royalty- Jenna Greenwood.... and your 2010 Miss Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo- Kassi Bollinger!!" The crowd went WILD for the Rodeo Royalty- I LOVED IT!! (Grinning from ear to ear). For the rest of this night I continued with packing flags and even helped push cattle with Leslie. "Misti" was at first confused that we weren't making a fast lap around the arena. She went to bolt and was stopped prior to the chutes... Silly girl- she caught on beautifully and had no problem putting her mind to something else. What a DREAM to ride!
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| "Spaz" and I on Patriot Night |
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| Packing Flags |
Friday night was Patriot Night- here we give honor to veterans and their families, thanking them for everything they do for us! RaeMarie set me up right ;) She not only let me use her wonderful grey mare "Spaz", but also a pretty sequined American vest, American decored blanket, AND skid boots/bell boots red/white/ and blue!! What a set we were!!! I was more than proud to participate any way I could to, show my appreciation for ALL they do! "Spaz" and I flew around the arena packing the Grand Entry flag and again:: hurried back to the gate to be introduced. My night ended early on horseback, but I was more than happy to help out-POA Queen Tayler and Lady in Waiting Miss Rodeo Idaho 2011- Tricia Crump with signing autographs and working at the CNR booth. Tricia is quite the lady, and I'm happy to know she will do a WONDERFUL job representing Idaho in 2011 (Not to Mention she's from my area of Pocatello... double bonus!). The rodeo ended and ALL Rodeo Royalty, in attendance that night, sat to sign autographs for everyone that went out the gate. Whew!! Talk about going through a book of autographs! What a grand time!!
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| Starting to sign Autographs w/ Tayler and Tricia |
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| Amber and I take a :Pose: |
Saturday was the Final round to the Caldwell Night Rodeo, including the official crowning of Jenna Greenwood Miss CNR 2011. Wonderful ceremony and great girls. Good luck to Leslie in all she does and to Jenna for a Wonderful year!! We decided we were going to be seeing eachother quite a bit such as Pendleton (Pendleton Roundup- Let er' Buck) and Ogden (Wilderness Circuit Finals) to start. I look forward to both!! At this final performance we had the pleasured company of Miss Rodeo Idaho 2010 Measha Gittins- she was on "Spaz" and I rode "Misti". Misti and I packed flags for Grand Entry, I was introduced as Miss DNCFR, we packed flags for the Winners Circle, and called it a night! It was Leslie and Jennas last night of the rodeo.. so anything meant to be done by royalty we wanted THEM to do :)
I found myself back at the CNR trailer with Measha, Tricia, and Tayler. Such fun girls!! We ended the fun filled weekend signing autographs and thanking everyone for coming. I can't wait to see all the girls again down the trail! HUGE thanks you's to Amber- my chaperone and photographer!! RaeMarie- thank you for lending a horse each night of the performance! Nikki, Jim, George, and Brett (CNR staff) for being such WONDERFUL people, treating this girl right, and having me all the way around!! Jenna and Leslie- allowing me to enjoy their rodeo by participating with them in this GREAT event! Bear and Jesse- for letting Amber and I crash at your place for all 3 nights! You all are wonderful people and I could never thank you enough! This girl will see you next at the East Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot, Idaho!!
I found myself back at the CNR trailer with Measha, Tricia, and Tayler. Such fun girls!! We ended the fun filled weekend signing autographs and thanking everyone for coming. I can't wait to see all the girls again down the trail! HUGE thanks you's to Amber- my chaperone and photographer!! RaeMarie- thank you for lending a horse each night of the performance! Nikki, Jim, George, and Brett (CNR staff) for being such WONDERFUL people, treating this girl right, and having me all the way around!! Jenna and Leslie- allowing me to enjoy their rodeo by participating with them in this GREAT event! Bear and Jesse- for letting Amber and I crash at your place for all 3 nights! You all are wonderful people and I could never thank you enough! This girl will see you next at the East Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot, Idaho!! 