ISU Homecoming Parade and Rocky Mountain Cowboy Race = New Beginnings



"Tango" and I- I'm wearing Dads chinks :)






Shania, Myself, Randi



Saturday, September 25th was the Idaho State University's Homecoming Parade. Here we welcomes back the Orange and Black in good ol' Pocatello. :) With this parade, we made sure to decorate the horse trailer accordingly to welcome in the new rodeo to be held in Pocatello, ID:: The Western Frontier Pro Rodeo- Wrangler Million Dollar Tour (by Justin Boots) hosted by the Pocatello Frontier Rodeo Association. I do not reccommend trying to say that 5x fast! My dad even helped in my wardrobe!! Since my black/blue/silver chaps were being fixed, he let me use his "well used" chinks in which, completed my outfit perfectly!~ Thanks Dad!! We had a GREAT turn out for committee participation, parade participants, and parade spectators. It was WILD seeing so many people in Bengal stripes, orange, black, and paint!! Randi, Shania, and I had a GRAND time hooting and hollering with the crowd as we strolled by. Anything to help in the excitement was definately a treat. :) From this experience, I will admit- glitter glue and horses to NOT mix- when you try to brush it off... you can still read the letters you wrote from that morning (OOOOOPPPPS) I will not be putting "Tango" through THAT again!

 Rocky Mountain Extreme Race ( Below)



A few of the Committee members involved



Carma and I- Best timers EVER!



Judges in Arena- Corey and Jim

October 1st and 2nd (Friday and Saturday) the PFRA held an event called the Rocky Mountain Cowboy Race (following after the Cowboy Extreme Race). The event was in Pocatello, ID at the Bannock County Fairgrounds. Talk about a WARM 2 days! Friday was considered a practice round, in which I participated in. "Tango" has done most wonderful for me ALL year, I wanted to see how far she would be willing to go in new things. We walked through a tunnel (tarp on both sides and below), jumped trees (barrels lying flat between 2 poles), made our way through the car wash (tarp hanging freely from above), waded our way through a pond (a man made water hole), and even pushed a big green ball around the arena (definitely the BEST time ever!!)!! What a BLAST! We had a great turn out JUST for practice and all the obstacles offered (far too many to name). I was more impressed with my gal after that, and knew I had a GRAND partner in anything I wanted to do. Don Moore was kind enough to show us all how each obstacle worked- not to mention, he puts it on for us each year AND at his home ranch in California - http://reedvalleyranch.com/ . Saturday came with even more excitement! Carma Madsen and I helped in being timers, K.T Anderson was announcer, and we had committee members spread throught the event as judges, and assitance with some of the obstacles. We all watched horsemanship, at its best, compete in different divisions. The catch... all the obstacles were no longer JUST in the arena! Now, they were spread all through the arena, parking lot, AND in the extra field. Who saw that coming? What a HOOT! The bonus about participating in the competition is that, if you won, you received not only bragging rights, but well earned reward money as well. I can't wait for next year to maybe, take it another step and actually compete in the competition. I love being part of this committee! They find any way to help out the rodeo that they care so much for, and would do anything for it to succeed! :) Until next year...





K.T- Announcer (horseback) Don  Moore- contestant



Robert- Judge on foot









The "Car Wash"




Around the barrel





Careful not to disturb the logs in your 360 turns

























100 yrs. Let 'Er Buck!! Pendleton Roundup





Nice set-up ;)





September 17th was a day to remember! For it was the ONLY day that the Pendleton Roundup had visiting royalty, AND the Western HO! Parade. This year marked 100 yrs for the Famous Pendleton Let 'Er Buck Rodeo with an event planned unlike anything! I am convinced that those that have been around for a while, know how to put on a celebration, because 100 yrs Salinas and 100 yrs Pendleton- WOW... that's all I can say. :) My dad helped me on this journey to Pendleton, Oregon, by brining along my main gal this year- "Tango". It was expected to me a LONG drive so we made sure she was as comfertable as can be. We stopped for the night in La Grande, Oregon- a town just below Pendleton- and put Tango up at the local fairgrounds. I made sure she had time to roll and stretch her legs prior to putting her in her stall for the evening... watching her gave me the idea that I needed pictures of her in her funny attire, not to mention, the surrounding area since it is BEAUTIFUL!



The next morning, after a LONG night of sleeping in curlers (ick), we headed off to Pendleton- with the weather damp, and the long day expected, I was crossing my fingers in hope that the sun would shine through come time for the parade! As we pulled into the neat little town, it wasn't hard to find where everyone was suppose to meet, considering EVERYONE was parked in the WalMart parking lot- and it looked as though there was no getting in, OR out! However, we found a little spot behind the madness- and from there- it was game time. :: Dad prepared "Tango"- I went to check in. Meeting spot was confrimed, parade number in hand, and I was off to grab my horse for the line up. Come to find out... the weather wasn't about playing so nice that morning. It rained... and rained... and rained! Curls in the hair- gone, horse mane and tail crimps- gone, the fun little glitters on the horse- majority gone, chaps dirty, white hat- ick, and my serape-um... yea. Loving Oregon!! Hahahaha... but the parade and the time I had was ALL worth it! There were 1300 people on horseback, with even more entries on foot, in wagons, and on buggies. What a sight! We continued the day with the Queens luncheon, serpantine ride, and of course.. the rodeo. So much that little town has to offer with such a grand event! I had a GREAT time, including all the positive that came out of such a trip. Spending time with my dad, the ability to ride my own horse through the parade, participating in another 100 yr old rodeo, and of course, the trip home. Home sweet home- only... To continue my reign with a parade the following weekend. :) Thank you for having me! Thank you for putting on such a GRAND event! Thank you for continuing this wonderful way of life in the BEST of ways!!! Thank you!  



100 Flag bearers- all on horseback







Sitting outside Pendleton Rodeo Grounds







Native American participation



~Eastern Idaho State Fair~ Parade and IMPRA Rodeo Finals



Shania, Myself, and Randi - DNCFR



The beginning of September = The week long event of the Eastern Idaho State Fair!!! An event everyone looks forward to wether it be for the carnival rides, free shows, shopping at vendors, the BIG celebrities, or even.... The Fair FOOD! MMMmmmmmm.... Saturday Sept. 4th was the kick off to this annual event, with a fantastic candy parade that had entries that lined up for days!!! The famous truck/trailer set up lead the way with Randi, Shania, and I following behind:: Measha- Miss Rodeo Idaho, Bryn- Miss IMPRA, her 1st attnd Tiffany, and 2nd attnd Dianna traveled the route right behind us. What a BLAST! We even gained a new companion on horseback- committee member Brad Carter joined, riding right along with us, helping in exciting the crowd!!



Miss DNCFR- Prep!



Randi, Myself, and Randi





Shania, Myself, Randi, and Brad making our way through the parade :)

 

I love seeing the excitement of the crowd when we make our way through the parade. It feels my heart with pride all the more for my rodeo, and reminds me why rodeo queens are so important to the sport! :) Although I will admit... I would LOVE to see the contestants get involved with these type of things as well. I know they would have a BLAST!

During the week, we share a booth with KZBQ owner/D.J "the luckiest man alive" Paul Anderson. Each year he is in the same spot- one that can't be missed with the Country music jammin and the lil red barn feel. Here is where you can find a committee member with the rodeo, who would fill you in on anything rodeo related, or event that may be happening in junction with the rodeo. This year we explained what was happening with the move of the DNCFR, and a new annual event- The Rocky Mountain Cowboy Challenge (Cowboy Extreme Race).



"Tango" and I at IMPRA Finals

Talking about rodeo, can only go so far with excitement... which is why they also hold the InterMountain Pro Rodeo Association Finals during the EISF. Monday Sept. 6th, and Tuesday Sept. 7th, I had the privilege of working with IMPRA Queen Coordinater DeeDee Tucker, IMPRA Royalty, Miss Rodeo Idaho, Miss Meridian Lions Rodeo, and Miss Jr. Rodeo Idaho with flag presentations in both performances. We packed sponsor flags in the grand opening, winners circles, and even made a nice stroll around the arena after the last event was through. Pushing cattle was an added bonus with some arena time with the top competitors in this association :)  Thank you IMPRA and DeeDee Tucker for having me! It was definately a memorable experience.





All the girls involved with packing flags



Winners Circle





Tricia, Measha, Dianna, Bryn, Tiffany, Myself, Keely