The Wild Wild West ProRodeo

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!

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

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

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 ! ! !