Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2009

2010-03-15T12:19:00.035-06:00

What clothes are listed below are all that I have left. Most of it are formal dresses (i.e. fashion show, interview). Many of the dresses are brand new and have only been worn once! Prices are listed below items other than the button up shirts. Wrangler shirts with Monogramming/Rhinestones are 2 for $50 and Wrangler shirts that are plain are 3 for $50.

I have also listed some items on the new Miss Turquoise Circuit blog along with others who are selling their clothes at http://missturquoisecircuitpageant.blogspot.com/ . My information is listed at the bottom of this post, thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

This was my Fashion Show/Coronation dress for Miss Rodeo America. Made by Julie Ewing, this unique dress is the ONLY one of its kind. Made with foreign patterned fabric is it sewn onto tan lambskin leather.
It turns many different vibrant colors on stage and in different light settings.

Priced at $2500 with matching 16" top Justin Boots.

This was my Personal Interview outfit for Miss Rodeo America. Made by KristiQ Designs, this one-of-a-kind red Gaberdene two piece dress is embroidered with yellow roses and vines with accenting Swavorski Crystals and dyed to match tall top 16" Justin Boots.

Priced at $1250 for everything.

This tan lambskin two piece dress and jacket outfit is accented with chocolate brown brands on the jacket. On the brands are hundreds of Swavorski Crystals to make the outfit really "pop". Included with the dress is a made to match Bailey hat with Chocolate Whipstiching and brown boots.

Priced at $2000 for everything.

This Emerald Green Pearlized leather dress was made by Nell's Creations. With Cross Swavorski Crystals across front and back yokes.

Priced at $800, including dyed to match exotic leather boots.

The "Balloon" dress was the first dress I ever had made. It hand-painted on lambskin baby blue leather by Barbara Ware and is truly one-of-a-kind. Priced at $900 with boots to match!

Arena Shirt with designs on cuffs and collar.

Patriotic white cotton fitted shirt with tons of sparkles and embroidery.

Priced at $125.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink white cotton fitted shirt with tons of sparkles and embroidery.

Priced at $125.

Pink Scully Breast Cancer Awareness cotton fitted shirt with embroidery and sparkles.

Purple Wrangler fitted cotton shirt with Turquoise Monogramming and turquoise piping.

(The picture above is without the flash.)

Hot Pink 20X fitted cotton shirt with floral print design.

Lime Green Wrangler fitted cotton shirt with Grey Monogramming.

If you have any questions concerning prices or anything else, please feel free to leave a comment on this blog or e-mail me at missrodeonm2009@yahoo.com or chesterbrooklynn@hotmail.com. Thank you soo much!!

Peoples' Choice Award

2009-11-22T22:33:00.001-07:00

If you are unable to attend the Miss Rodeo America Pageant do not feel like you can't have a say in something. For the second year, MRA Inc has allowed people to text their vote for Miss Rodeo America! You can text your vote using your cell phone to the number 40841 , in the content of your message write "Miss Rodeo NM" for your vote. If you write it exactly how it is written in the quotations you should receive a text back immediately from the number stating a $.99 fee for the vote. By replying "Y" a final message will be sent back that 'Thanks You' for your vote. The voting will continue till December 4 at midnight and there is no limit to the number of times you can vote. Thank you for dropping by, if you would like keep up with the events from the Miss Rodeo America Pageant please visit their website for daily postings at www.missrodeo.com.

The Daddy of 'Em All

2009-10-23T12:48:00.018-06:00

We arrived at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on a Sunday, but you wouldn't have know it was Sunday unless you looked at a calendar. The atmosphere on the grounds of the CFD makes it feel like it's always Friday! Most all of the state queens come to the PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year to see for themselves the history and traditions that still stand for the western way of life that are preserved in this extraordinary rodeo. To accommodate all the girls who want to come, we applied to attend and Ms Arlene Kissinger rotated groups of girls in and out of days that we were assigned to be there (another reason that it is such a BIG deal). So the group I was in began our four days in the capital of Wyoming with a Taco John's party at Ms Kissinger's house and from there we went to see Sawyer Brown in concert on the rodeo grounds! Each day we either had a parade, breakfast, the rodeo, and other events that were planned for us to attend. From sun-up til way past sun-down we were having a great time representing the sport of professional rodeo as well as enjoying the activities of the CFD! It was nice to see old faces and meet new friends at the Daddy of 'Em All! The western way of life that the Cheyenne Frontier Days represents is something that everyone should see and attend! Please visit there website to get more info at www.cdfrodeo.com and enjoy what I saw while in Wyoming!

Daddy of 'Em All!! Pretty darn cool!

From the western grandstands looking eastward.

And now from the eastern grandstand looking westward.

This is from the eastern grandstands looking southward towards the time-event end.

And this is me being 'tough'! Do you believe it? Haha, cause I sure don't!

" Breakfast is served, come and get it!!"

The idea is to toss it onto the platter, but the trick is that you have a good catcher! Either my catcher didn't have his game face on or the pitcher was way off aim? Who knows.

I first met this gorgeous girl when she came as Lady in Waiting for the CFD Queen in Santa Fe a year ago at my rodeo! Now I came to visit her at her rodeo in Cheyenne! My really good friend who I admire, Kim Kuhn!!!

Oh and look who I found!! Miss Rodeo America Meagan Ridley, so I say to her, "Meagan, there are no sopapillas in Wyoming. We must travel south for that delectable treat!!"

All I can say is......this is a first.....and maybe the last, because this is in permanent ink!

Home with Amy Amack

2009-10-23T10:22:00.012-06:00

In between the Colorado Springs rodeo and the Cheyenne Frontier Days, I went home with Miss Rodeo Nebraska Amy Amack for a few days. It was so nice to spend some time with her and do what we do best, catch up and do a little be a day work on her ranch! We didn't have to curl our her for her herd of Black Angus cattle, they don't really care just as long as we fee and water them! But we were able to catch up on some laundry and gear up for the Daddy of 'Em All! Amy lives in Chadron, NE, which is in the northwestern corner of Nebraska and 20 miles from the South Dakota border, so we took a trip to see Mt. Rushmore! Most of the girls went to the Rapid City, SD rodeo in February and visited the National Monument, however that was when my Coronation was held. But we made up for it and visited when it wasn't so cold! ;) Who said blondes weren't smart? Enjoy the pictures!

A great view from Amy's back porch!

MRNM at the entrance of Mt. Rushmore, the 47th State Admitted to the Union in 1912 (in case you didn't know or couldn't read the writing).

Could it be the 5th face? I'll let you decide. HaHa

Here we are!

Visiting Mt. Rushmore rekindled my patriot spirit, thanks George, Thomas, Theodore and Abraham!

A few of the happy cows in Nebraska. How ya doing girls?

Just like New Mexico except Nebraska is greener, has more grass and trees, a little more wind, it gets cooler at night, the cows tend to be fatter, and they accumulate much more snow than we do.

Yep, just like New Mexico? :)

The Highlight of My Year!

2009-10-21T16:45:00.004-06:00

The most memorable trip I have had was when I traveled to Colorado Springs, CO. I arrived at the Denver International Airport a couple hours off the scheduled time due to some delays, instead of arriving at 3:00 PM, my plane landed at 5:30 PM. Miss Rodeo Nebraska Amy Amack and Miss Rodeo Alabama Victoria Jeffcoat picked me up in the "pink-mobile"! However, I walked out of the airport empty handed, my bags were misplaced! I was told that I would receive my bags before midnight, that night. We drove from Denver to Colorado Springs to stay with some family friends of Amy's. After we had met the family, I was given a hard time about what we rope in New Mexico and if you know me at all, I told these new friends that in New Mexico we rope for money! With that I was asked if I would like to enter a team roping that would happen on Saturday, of course I agreed! As night fell upon us and midnight approached us we figured my bags were late, again. So I stayed in a pair of camouflage sleep pants and an extra large hunting orange shirt. My bags finally came at 7:00 AM, twelve hours late to be exact. Once I had my luggage, things started to pick up for me. The week went well and before I knew it the team roping that I was to compete in was a 'Celebrity Roping' they told me and they would love for me to dress as Miss Rodeo New Mexico! Well, thats' just great I thought, there is no way that I can wear my 'Miss Rodeo New Mexico' sash it might get caught in the dally, and so I finally told myself to just Cowgirl Up and rope! When Saturday came, the people who had entered me had forgot to mention that this team roping was sponsored by the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and that the announcer was Bob Fiest, team roping contestants were Larry Mahan, Ted Nuce, Jon Davis, and Karl Stressman, just to name a few. I realized that this was no ordinary roping, in fact it was the Inaugural PRCA Commissioners' Classic! I roped with a local celebrity of Colorado Springs, Lynn Spears. We didn't do so well, those heelers will starve you every time and I would know cause I was heeling that day! But even though we weren't on our 'A-Game', that day will never be forgotten by Miss Rodeo New Mexico.

Karl Stressman, CEO and Commissioner of the PRCA, and myself!

Please visit the PRCA website at www.prorodeo.com or see the video blog 'Straight Talk with the Commissioner' at www.rodeoup.com.

Colorado Springs, CO

2009-10-15T12:59:00.010-06:00

If you were flying in an airplane during the second week of July, I am positive that you saw one of the 24 state queens that were making their way to Colorado Springs, CO. As a state title holder, this is one of the premier events that you can and should attend. During the week and a half that we were in Colorado we were a part of the PRCA Hall of Fame Inductions, Pikes Peak or Bust ProRodeo, Miss Rodeo America Seminar, and visited the U.S. Air Force Academy. There was something to keep us girls’ busy everyday!! Miss Rodeo Alabama Victoria Jeffcoat, Miss Rodeo Illinois Rebecca Kloker, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Michelle Blake, Miss Rodeo Nebraska Amy Amack and I jumped on a bus to take us where the Air Force trains the elite! After a brief inspection of our bus at the entry gates, we arrived to see Cadets training, going to class, and of course flying! Our handsome guide was a senior majoring in engineering, and we all agreed his uniform couldn’t have fit any better! HaHa The afternoon was picture perfect for site seeing around the U.S. Air Force Academy, but before long we were summoned back to civilian life and be among the legends in rodeo. The PRCA Hall of Fame Inductees were Dan Mortensen, Ace Berry, Walt Arnold, Erv Korkow, Ted Nuce, and Leonard Ward who had shown interest and passion for the sport of rodeo. During one of the weekdays, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Committee members took a few of us for a train ride up to the top of Pikes Peak! Um, how fitting to attend the Pikes Peak or Bust ProRodeo and get to travel to the top of the same mountain!It was truly a great experience for those of us who took the 2 1/2 hr trip to the top and a special Thank You to those who made it possible! From there we attended nightly rodeo performances where PRCA Announcer of the Year Boyd Polhamus entertained us with is witty jokes and comebacks! When the rodeo finished and we signed our final autographs on Saturday night, we only had a nights rest to prepare the state queens for an informative seminar. The Miss Rodeo America Seminar, held over a three day period, gave great insight as to what is expected as a Miss Rodeo and what we need to individually study to have better success in competition. I encourage all young women vying for a local, state, or national title to attend the Miss Rodeo America Seminar, for more information please visit their website at http://www.missrodeo.com/ . Here are a few pictures I manage to scrounge up for you, enjoy!!

A close up of MRNew Mexico and MRAlabama! What beautiful smiles, good thing we brushed our teeth! :)
I'm glad to see such excitement Amy, MRNebraska! Its a good thing Michelle, MROklahoma, didn't see that look, she would have been frightened.

Leaving our mark at the Air Force Academy!

Myself, MROklahoma Michelle, MRNebraksa Amy, MRIllinois Rebecca, and MRAlabama Victoria infront of the Cathedral Church on the AFA Base.

Our journey up to the top of Pikes Peak!

"Toto, I can see Kansas from here!"

We have reached the top, literally. The top of Pikes Peak looking west into the Rocky Mountain range.

A bid for a 'Good Day' atop Colorados' mountains!!

Rodeo de Santa Fe

2009-10-14T13:20:00.003-06:00

In the capital of the Land of Enchantment, the Rodeo de Santa Fe has been a tradition for over five decades. Just off Rodeo Drive, you can see the huge grandstands of the arena and every year this rodeo kicks off the week of more rodeos and money to be won than any other time of the year, known as Cowboy Christmas! Big names such as Trevor Brazile, Fred Whitfield, Speed Williams, Will Lowe, Billy Etbauer, just to name a few, make this stop their first of up to 25 other rodeos all held during the 4th of July week.

I was very priviledged to have been treated with such great hospitality! Not to mention my home away from home with the Massengills in Pojoaque. Even though I rodeoed with them most of my life, they just won't let me 'be the queen'! Maybe that is because they know how I act when I rope and tye goats?

The rodeo is always stacked full of great livestock contestants as well, when the 'Duke of the Chutes' comes to town, you know Harry Vold is bringing is best! If you ever are up the in the northern part of New Mexico and want to experience the western traditions, head on over to the Rodeo de Santa Fe and see what you find!

NEBRASKAland Days

2009-10-14T08:56:00.014-06:00

After being in New Mexico for a few weeks, it was nice to have the opportunity to travel to the middle of the nation, North Platte, Nebraksa. The community holds a huge western celebration known as the NEBRASKAland Days, which consists of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant, the Buffalo Bill PRCA Rodeo, and numerous other events that keep the western heritage alive. I was fortunate enough to stay with one of the directors of the event, Paula Stubb and her husband. Not to mention I had to share the house with my circuit sister, Taryn Brady Miss Rodeo Arizona. What a blast we had! Besides the nightly bonding that took place up stairs between the Turquoise Circuit girls, we had laughs and inside jokes all week long. Word got around that we were the "fun" queens and everyone wanted us to make them laugh, but do you know how many starving comedians there are in the world? Taryn and I both agreed that we didn't want to add to that population, so we stuck with just being Miss Rodeo Arizona and Miss Rodeo New Mexico! Though we did not get a ton of beauty sleep, we did enjoy the countless events that were scheduled for the 15 or so state queens that came for the festivities! The one thing we all could agree on was that nowhere in the nation have we signed more autographs than in North Platte! Every girl had to have their autograph sheets copied so we could meet the local demand, we estimate that we signed close to 1,000 autographs each. The youth in the area have state queens come in from year to year and they collect who the can for scrapbooks they each try to keep. It is times like this that make you appreciate where you are in your life and the impact that you have on the youth of today! Not only did we feel famous, they had us help with auctions and other fundraising efforts for local charities. Nebraska sure knows how to utilize help when they have it, I suppose the population doubled when we came into town! HaHa Take a look at these pictures and if you like what you see, head on over to their website at http://www.nebraskalanddays.com/ .

Our home during the NEBRASKAland Days Celebration in North Platte!

Taryn is always showing up in my pictures. What's the deal pickle?

Maybe she likes my perfume?

Next stop, the largest railway station in the nation!!

This was the only part that would fit into one picture!! Choo-choo!

Would you believe me if I told you that this young girls name is Brooklynn, spelled just like mine? I didn't believe her either, that is until she signed my paper for me. What are the odds, in North Platte, NE finding someone with the same name as you?

May we sign an autograph or two for you?

The whole gang!

These are the western states, starting from the left, Courtney -South Dakota, Nicole - Washington, Brooklynn - New Mexico, Audrey - Colorado, Freya - Idaho, Allie - Wyoming, and Leslie - Montana.

If a picture could talk, it would tell you this is a fun group of girls!!

Happy Trails from the Cavegirls!!

NMHSRA State Finals

2009-10-14T08:25:00.004-06:00

The week after the Pioneer Days Rodeo, Clovis held the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association State Finals. The NMHSRA is a nation wide rodeo association that high school age competitors can compete in throughout the school year at various rodeos across their state. During the state finals the Top 4 total point earners for the year qualify for the National High School Rodeo Finals (which cities across the country bid on, so it moves every two years). Along with the regular rodeo events, each state has a 'High School Rodeo Queen', which in New Mexico the contest is held in conjunction with the state finals. Ashlee Stallings, NMSHRA Queen Coordinator, was generous enough to extend an invitation for me to be a judge and I was fortunate enough to have a free weekend that could be filled with this opportunity! Like any other rodeo queen pageant the NMHSRA Queen must compete in the respective 'queen categories' (i.e. speech, interview, modeling, etc.) except due to National High School Rodeo Association set rules, there must be 5 judges! It was really cool to be in the company of the first New Mexico State Fair Queen, Wilma Fulgham and a former High School Rodeo Queen and dear friend, Jaci Sant! I had a wonderful time with everyone and seeing some familiar faces added to my experience! Thank you NMHSRA and Ashlee Stallings for the wonderful hospitality!

Boots wasn't too excited about getting ready for the competition, but he sure looked the part!!

Pioneer Days ProRodeo

2009-10-13T10:36:00.017-06:00

The first week in June is home to the Miss Rodeo New Mexico Pageant and the Clovis Pioneer Days PRCA Rodeo. During this week, numerous young women from across the state bring their “game faces” and great attitudes to compete in the Miss Rodeo New Mexico, Miss Rodeo New Mexico-Teen, Miss Rodeo New Mexico Princess, and Little Miss Rodeo New Mexico Pageants, respectively. The age of the contests range from 25 years of age all the way down to 7 years of age and all must give a speech, model, answer impromptu questions, personal interview and showcase their horsemanship. However, the difficulty of each will progress with their age. This year we had seven young ladies combined in all the age groups competing, and what a great job they all did! Along with the MRNM Pageant, the PRCA rodeo had nightly performances for us girls to attend! And I’ll be the first one to tell you that it got a little western, but we’ll let the pictures tell the story!
Miss Rodeo America, Meagan Ridely was fortunate enough to come to eastern New Mexico, but on the downside Meagan didn’t bring her driving skills! As we cruised around ‘downtown’ Clovis, the roads have quite a few dips and I suppose in California, where she is from, that dips in the road are different from those in Clovis. Meagan was driving Joe’s Boot Shop 1970’s model 6-door Cadillac with a one-horse bumper pull, at 30 or so MPH, and hit this dip. As I look to the horse trailer behind us, it was mid-air! Meagan was extremely apologetic as we pulled over to the curb to check any damage that may had occurred, but thankfully everything was fine. Though Meagan’s California driving didn’t kill us, the dance routine that my coordinator put together left us wondering if we didn’t break something when we were rehearsing! Our western heritage didn’t help us find the rhythm, but the crowd applauded our efforts! I was extremely blessed to have some of my closest friends with me during the celebration, Miss Rodeo Alabama Victoria Jeffcoat, Miss Rodeo Arizona Taryn Brady, Miss Turquoise Circuit Audrey Hall, Miss Rodeo America Meagan Ridley and not to mention all the local royalty, Little Miss Rodeo New Mexico Sydney Sanchez, Miss Rodeo New Mexico Princess Gabby Baker, Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen Shadoe Petty, and Pioneer Days Queen Kassi Shelko. So take a look at what we caught on camera and see just how much fun we had!

We call ourselves the Queenie Weenies!

Jammin' out to some Good Ol Rock-N-Roll!!

Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2010, Kelly Horton. Congratualtions Kelly and best of luck this upcoming year!!

The many 'hats' worn by queens, wait I don't even know who these people are!

Tah-dah!

*cricket*cricket*

I must say that was a great display of dance moves, but I feel the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders definitely know something we don't about perfomance!

Well, we had to have a Kit-Kat break, before we hit the road!

We had to stop and pick up the "queen transporter"....

...if you could only imagine Meagan behind the wheel! We must have been headed to find some good ol New Mexican sopapillas?

Just two cowgirls enjoying the rodeo!!!

As Ricky Bobby says, " I wanna go fast!"

From all of us in Clovis, Happy Trails!

The Wild Wild West ProRodeo

2009-09-07T15:55:00.018-06:00

Awwww…..the Wild Wild West ProRodeo in Silver City, New Mexico. I must say that this is one of my favorite rodeos to attend in my fair state. Last year I came as Miss Turquoise Circuit, but this year I was able to represent the Land of Enchantment as Miss Rodeo New Mexico and ‘hang-out’ with my good friend, MTC 2009 Audrey Hall of Yuma, Arizona. Carol Crosley and Pat Bearup, Chairman of the WWWPR Committee, were again so generous to host Audrey and myself as visiting royalty for the events. We signed autographs, thanked sponsors, and talked with everyone! At a couple of the Autograph Signings, we were able to spend time with some of the contract personnel of the PRCA rodeo; let me be the first to tell you-keep your eye on those Rodeo Clowns! John Harrison was extremely entertaining during any ‘down-time’ that we might have had, and those Bullfighters sure don’t cut queens any slack either! Thank you to John, Dusty, and Kenny for keeping us on our toes! Silver City hosted “Living Legend” Trevor Brazile as well as Will Lowe and many more that started their summer runs and what an outstanding rodeo the Classic ProRodeo Stock Contractor and the WWWPR Committee put on. The committee really utilized Audrey and I at the rodeo, chasing cattle out of the arena, talking with fans in the stands, and of course signing autographs!!! Hopefully I can make it back for the rodeo next year!!!

Why Hello there!

'High-fiving' the crowd!!! Man I love this job!!

Enjoying the rodeo with a PRCA Contestant; I wonder if he knows the 'get-out'?

My buddy, Audrey and me chowing down on some good 'ol Mexican Food!

We found some goodies at the Circle Heart Western Wear Store; Pat, that's not very nice!

Our friend, Carlos, enjoying the Exceptional Rodeo Thursday evening before the performance.

These are the people that REALLY make it possible to rodeo in Silver City. Thank you, Thank you, Thank YOU!

A big Thank You to my sponsor, Dr. Snure!!!

PRCA Announcer Mike Mathis, Miss Turquoise Circuit Audrey Hall, and myself, with the next generation of cowboys! They were more excited than they looked.

What a crew if I ever saw one!!!

Yeah, I got her for looking too good in Wranglers in public. She will have a lot of time to think about it!

Chalk one up for New Mexico!

Believe it or not, I was on a roll!

I hope your not looking at my huge red spot on my forehead from my hat, because everyone there sure gave me heck about it!! Its not funny, us queens are sensitive about the topic!

The PRCA Hall of Famers, the Harris' and myself at the pre-rodeo reception. What wonderful people they are!

The two women that made our stay in Silver City so hospitable. Thank you both for all of your hardwork and dedication to the sport of rodeo and the western way of life!!

Happy Trails from the "gang" in Silver City, NM!!

Wild Wild West Fest!

2009-09-01T20:07:00.013-06:00

The middle of May took me to Pueblo, Colorado, for a few reasons. The Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation co-hosted the Art & Beauty to Boot, where western art and famous boots were displayed for public viewing. The MRA Scholarship Foundation had a silent auction for signed memorabilia from Nolan Ryan! If you or someone you know would like to help the MRASF visit the Miss Rodeo America website at www.missrodeo.com for more information. I also made the trip up I-25 for the Wild Wild West Fest and PBR (Professional Bull Riders). With downtown Pueblo closed to vehicles, you could walk the bottom of your Justin Boots off looking at all the vendors who sold everything from purses to jewelry to chili to home décor. While there in Colorado, Mr. John Cavey and Ms. Pat Thompson took care of us like we were royalty! We were treated to what John said was “real” Italian food; I believe him since I couldn’t quite understand our waitor, but who knows? After we rolled ourselves out of the restaurant, we felt as if we didn’t have to eat another meal while we were in Colorado. John and Pat sure know how to take care of a couple of girls with huge appetites. Thank you to you both and everyone else who made our trip so memorable; trips like these really show me how blessed I am. Thank you to you all!!

Colleen and her mother were the best host family a girl could have! Thank you soo much for opening your hearts and your homes!!

The is the best lookin' group I've ever seen!

(My "Pueblo Mom", myself, Reanna Wadhams MRA Executive Director, DeAnna Power MRA Office Manager, and Charla Wacker MRVirginia)

Charla Wacker MRVirginia and I taking one of the many photo oppportunities that we had!

This little boy is wiser than his years! He already knows a pretty girl when he sees one.Good thinking lil' man.

And here is a man who sees a couple pretty girls and treats them like royalty! John, why are you making that face, you said "whatever you want", maybe he thought we wouldn't take him seriously.........yeah right!!

The Italian dinner! We had more plates on our table than room and man was it deliciouso!

Salute! to John and Pat for being wonderful hosts!!

I know what your thinking, 'girls can you not stay out of trouble for a minute!' My response is, we were in trouble for having too much fun!!!

Hey check out this huge load of......... ....DUCKS!!!!

The Ducky Race had more than 9,000 ducks! Individuals purchased tickets and received a duck with a lucky number, hoping that if their duck crossed the finish line in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place they could win a Ford Truck, a million dollars, or $5,000 in cash!

Myself, MRVirigina Charla Wacker, and MRColorado Audra Dobbs saying "Goodbye" atop the PBR Headquarters in Pueblo, Co!

Joe's Boot Shop Roping

2009-08-31T19:51:00.007-06:00

The Joe's Boot Shop Roping is one of the most prestigious calf-ropings in the nation. Co-sanctioned with the United States Calf Roping Association (USCRA), their were hometown ropers as well as competitors from as far away as Missouri and Florida! Joe Rhodes and all of the employees at Joe's Boot Shop put on a great show with more entries than ever before!

The Miss Rodeo New Mexico Pageant held the 1st Annual JBS Roping Dummy Roping for kids 15 and under. We had more entries than we expected and gave buckles to the individuals who roped the most as we moved them back away from the dummy. A big Thank You to all who entered the roping.

I also would like to thank everyone who made my stay in Clovis so hospitable. I truly enjoyed myself as Miss Rodeo New Mexico at the JBS Roping in Clovis, New Mexico.

The winner's of the Miss Rodeo New Mexico Dummy Roping. They definitely had their eyes on the prize!
Colton was the only roper to catch everything! Trevor Brazile watch out, he may out rope you some day!

Logan Medlin, one of our esteemed judges, watching over the activities.

Bethany Sweat, now the Miss Rodeo New Mexico-Teen, and myself before the Chuck Wagon Cook-Off in Clovis.

After a long day of roping, all I wanted to do was sing! So Ashlee Stallings, MRNM 2007 and myself went to the Buddy Holly Rock-N-Roll Museum in Clovis. Thanks for the note check Ash!

Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant

2009-05-27T17:34:00.035-06:00

The Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant is always a memorable trip, but this year it came with some tears of joy, tears of pain, and tears of saddness, as my good friend Casey Rose concluded her year as Miss Rodeo Arizona. Over the past year I have gotten to know Casey and have truely found a great friend and fellow rodeo competitor within her! I have been so blessed to have had her in some of my travels as Miss Rodeo New Mexico, if only we could have had more time to reign together. Thanks Case!!

But to move all the 'sappy' stuff aside, I had a wonderful time at Scottsdale. This was the first year of many that the Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant will be held in conjunction with the Cave Creek Fiesta Days in Cave Creek, AZ, just north of Phoenix. The move is going to contribute more money and contestants over the next few years! Best of luck to the MRAz Board and Committee with the new location!

If you have been following my blog, you understand that I would rather you enjoy the pictures I have snapped during my adventures, so why should I stop that now? So here ya go......

My home in Scottsdale during the Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant! They treated us like royalty -they must not know we are rodeo queens?

Doing some 'PR' work! Just gotta love it!

Ol Kit Carson didn't have much to say or maybe he couldn't get a word in edge-wise?

Poor Audrey thought the line to sit on her lap would never end!

No words can describe what has been captured here in this picture!! I love it..........its priceless!!

If you can't tell who this beloved friend is, its Miss Turquoise Circuis, I mean Circuit. This picture really brings to life the saying, "your horns must be holding up your halo, Audrey." Who knew?

If you only knew how many times I had to jump to get this picture with the head-dress! It was something like 13 times, but who's counting? Great picture, if I do say so myself! ;)

WOW, look at these pretty ladies!!!

It must be Arizona High School Rodeo Queen, Natalie and Miss Rodeo Pennsylvania, Chelsea!!

Miss Turquoise Circuit, Audrey Hall and Miss Rodeo Arizona, Casey Rose.

I says..... well hello there?!

Miss Rodeo Arizona, Casey Rose, A.K.A "Brooklynn's Mule"!! Just kidding, but she did enjoy pulling the "Queen 'B' " around for a while at the childrens hopsital of Phoenix. The kids sure enjoyed our team efforts as well and that is what is all for........the kids!!! :)

And then I had to pull her heighness around, because it had something to do with it being "all about her", you know the Miss Rodeo Arizona thing, being in Arizona, and that it was 'her pageant'!

I wonder who is teaching this girl how to make funny faces??

Well I believe she is learning from the best!!

One of the many patients and families that have checked into Phoenix Children's Hospital for their expert care! We wish them the best in their battle and pray for a safe return home!

If only I could 'zap' away all of the illness! Wouldn't that be great! But if you know me and my poor aim, I'd miss the mark! :0

Ta-daa! We have left our mark.......or maybe they left a mark on us!!

They definitely left a mark within us.

Chris Hill and I watching the MRAz Horsemanship competition! What a woman!

The "Gang" before coronation!!

We are such great dancers, Dancing with the Stars called, but we had to tell them no because of other obligations.

Duh, we are rodeo queens!!!

Chelsea, MRPa, and myself after our stunning performance as "bad guys" for the Everyday Super Hero themed fashion show. Casey Rose was "SuperWoman" who caught us, troublemakers, at the end of the show! Who would have thought that I would be a "bad guy"?

As the curtain closed on Casey Jo's year, I found myself admiring a fellow cowgirl and new friend. Thank you so much Casey for the wonderful experience and friendship I gained during your reign as Miss Rodeo Arizona.....Happy Trails Cowgirl!

Thanks for visiting my blog, this is Brooklynn Chester Miss Rodeo New Mexico, signing off ! ! !

RodeoHouston

2009-04-09T13:52:00.010-06:00

Have you ever been to RodeoHouston? Well if your answer is no, you better find a plane, train, or automobile to get you there because this is one rodeo you do not want to miss! RodeoHouston hosts more than a million people and a million dollars in prize money during its twenty day run! Along with the rodeo, there is one of the biggest livestock shows in the country, hosting some of the best livestock that people have. I was there for a few days and still didn't have enough time to see all of the sites offered. Out of all of the places I have been this year, RodeoHouston is by far my favorite. I bought a ticket for $22 and saw two hours of rodeo and other western acts such as wagon races, calf scrable and the mutton bustin' and if that wasn't enough I saw Toby Keith in concert for under fifty dollars! Where else are you able to do that? I am a rodeo enthusiast, if you are as well plan for next years RodeoHouston, I'm sure it will be bigger and better!!

Miss Rodeo Nevada '08, Anna Bavor, and myself taking a photo opportunity!

Instead of "where's Waldo", it is "where's the crazy blonde girl named Brooklynn who is Miss Rodeo New Mexico?" :)

You've never seen a barrelman look this good!! ;)

Right above my head are 6 Megatrons for instant replays and commentating from Boyd Polhamus and Bob Tallman! Impressive, I know!

Look very carefully and you can see the bucking chutes. We were sitting in the first tier of seats and we barely could make out the people in the arena.

And here is the middle of the arena in picture #2!

And in picture #3, if you look close you will see that this is the timed event end! Huge uh?

I needed a closer view, but maybe this was too close?!

You don't think he sees me, do you?

If you couldn't get enough my RodeoHouston please visit it yourself at:

http://www.hlsr.com/

Boot Camp

2009-04-09T13:31:00.003-06:00

After a very informative rodeo queen seminar known as 'Boot Camp' wrapped up in Ogden, Utah the fist weekend in March, Alex Romero and myself ackowledged the inner energy within us, Mountain Dew! As many of you know I am an avid Mountain Dew drinker and any moment I can show my enthusiasm for this drink, I will! But all joking aside, Alex and I were able to walk away from the clinic with an enormous amount of knowledge! Everything from the size of an association bronc saddle to the 'dos' and 'don'ts' of what to wear for each part of a rodeo queen contest. By the time my year is over as Miss Rodeo New Mexico I will officially be a "tom-boy" gone bad by becoming a girl! Who knew that with a little instruction and guidance I would be able to do my own hair, make-up, and even pick out my clothes; man won't my mother be so proud of me!! Ha Ha Ha :)

Good luck at the New Mexico State Fair Queen contest, Alex! I know you will make Valencia County proud!

Ag Expo

2009-03-02T15:25:00.003-07:00

I left Florida headed for New Mexico. Portales, New Mexico that is. It is home to many things, Eastern New Mexico University, dairies, ranches and farms. It is also home to the Ag Expo; where businesses from the area convine to trade business cards and other information for work and for play. I had to opportunity to talk with the agricultural community about rodeo from the Forklift Enterprise booth.

After signing from autographs for future queens, I made my way back to Las Cruces. There is no place like home!

Fun in Florida

2009-03-02T13:51:00.013-07:00

I sure had Fun in Florida! Being a part of the 123rd Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee, FL was an experience of a lifetime. Who would have thought that within five days of being in the everglades that I would catch an armadillo, go hog hunting, see wild alligators and swamp creatures, ride Cracker horses and be a part of the biggest rodeo east of the Mississippi River and experience it all as a queen!!! I will be the first to tell you if you have never been to Florida, it is nothing like New Mexico. I saw more rivers, lakes, ponds, and swimming pools than I could ever imagine; it was enough that a New Mexican rancher/farmer would be jealous! But then when you think of the swamp animals that come along with the water and muck, I just as soon live in the desert (for now!) More than a dozen states were represented in Florida, and we all agreed that the hospitality could not have been any better! Miss Rodeo Arizona, Casey Rose, and I stayed with Miss Rodeo Florida, Syndye Weber, and her family; we had the best time!! Not only did we feel like we were a part of the Weber family, but we had more laughs than you could have at a family reunion! Needless to say, most of the jokes were pointed at me; my emotions tend to be worn on my sleeve, which obviously is hilarious to others I've come to find out. Ha! Ha! (To the Weber's: We'll see who gets the last laugh!) On top of the many recreational activities that were planned for the visiting queens, we had the opportunity to visit a few schools and talk with them about the sport of rodeo. It got a little crazy when the girls displayed their technique of riding bulls and broncs! Thankfully, no one was injured! :) We ventured from inside the classroom to in front of the television. The local news did a special on the rodeo and had us add a little flare and sparkle to the broadcast! It was very very cool! As the rodeo wrapped up the weekend on a Sunday afternoon the Webers', Casey Rose, and myself sat around the dining room table to take in the weeks events over some homemade key lime pie. While I sat there taking in the moment, I was criticized for not cutting the pie more precisely, "presentation is everything", Marybeth Weber pointed out to me. Some food for thought, a good pie will always be a good pie if it is made a mess of, but a good pie will be a great pie when it is presented well!

I branded the beach! Cocoa Beach, FL

Our group at Gatorland!

"No really Casey, they named the biggest alligator at Gatorland after me!"

I told ya so! Should have put some money on it!

Definitely a 'Kodak moment'!

This is where I'm from.....you know where there is no water! Ha Ha

I'm sure you're thinking, 'poor hog, couldn't have someone else sat on him?'

Well, he was a bigg'en. Almost 300lbs!

And we had to drag him out of the marsh!

We even had to load him!? Do they not know we are queens? Oh well.

I say, "I roped him! I roped me an armadillo!"

NWSS - Denver

2009-02-27T10:58:00.010-07:00

Hello from the mile high city, Denver, Co!!! The National Western Livestock Show and Rodeo is something for all ages and walks of life, if you ever have the opportunity please make the trip to see it; I promise you will remember it forever! While I was there I had the pleasure of being at every rodeo performance from the 15th of January all the way to the 19th! Every performance was packed with such enthusiastic fans and spectators! The rodeo even had pyrotechnics to kick off the event with a bang!! I was also able to attend the WESA Market and get some really good deals on belts and clothes for the upcoming year! Even though I was there for five days, I don't have any funny stories. I am proud to say that Denver went very smooth! So, please check out some of my pictures (they seem to say more than I can)!!

The whole gang in Denver, from left Miss Rodeo Washington Nicole Ray, myself, Miss Rodeo Nevada Anna Bavor, Miss Rodeo America Meagan Ridley, Miss Rodeo South Dakota Courtney Smith, Miss Rodeo Idaho Fraya Ford, Miss Rodeo Alabama Victoria Jeffcoat, and Miss Rodeo Mississippi Kelli Jackson.

I feel like Miss Rodeo Arizona Casey Rose is not taking my "guns" seriously!

Myself, Miss Rodeo Wyoming Allie Bass, and Miss Rodeo Mississippi Kelli Jackson, at the WESA Market in Denver!

Its going to be my next Halloween costume....I'm going as a Q-tip!!

Carrying the National Western Stock Show flag! (I'm the one in the middle :) )

2009-02-26T12:02:00.002-07:00

What an honor it is to wear the crown of Miss Rodeo New Mexico! I can truely say this is a dream come true. I first have to thank my friends and family who have been there in my journey to accomplish my goals; I really would not be here if it wasn't for their inspiration, support, and encouragement through the thick and thin! Thank you!! With that being said, I am extremely anxious to start my year off with a bang! January will be filled with rodeos from Denver on down to the Land of Enchantment. I will be at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo January 15 thru 20 then at the New Mexico Stampede in Rio Rancho February 1 and 2. Between rodeos I will even have the opportunity to shake hands with our Representatives at the state capital in Santa Fe the first week of February; helping to keep the western way of life alive within New Mexico. This is the first of many postings, so please come back and visit, you never know what kind of story I'll have for you! Until then, always drink upstream from the herd!!