A look back

I have been so  blessed to have such an incredible life with 26 years of adventures. This is just a small snapshot of the awesome things that I have been a part of.  

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The greats

So everyone has their favorites, from Babe Ruth to George Morris, every sport has hall of famers that truly change the game. Rodeo queens are no exception, but for me the greats are not just best of the best, or those with the most saddles come age 26 (cause our careers have a ticking clock); […]

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Modern Dating AKA better get married quick

In the regular world also known as not rodeo queen land, when one is of a certain age (read this over 20 and still single) their loved ones believe that they need to “fix” said relationship status. Grandma is worried she might never meet a nice guy. Dad is worried he will be stuck with you […]

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It’s official!

Well just this week it was officially announced that I am a candidate for Miss Rodeo USA, nervous, excited, and just really really busy only begins to describe everything going through my head. Am I ready to tackle the biggest challenge of my life (yes it is even bigger than trying to make the corgi […]

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That one horse…

We all have that one horse, the animal that we tip our hat to. Not because they are necessarily the most talented and fabulous individual, or the one who always saves our butt, instead they are the bit of fur that reminds us why we willingly clamber onto a 1200 pound animal. It’s not about […]

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Boy Am I Thankful

I am so thankful, for so many things that they could never possibly be written. But mostly I want to say I am thankful for each and every individual that has passed through my life, equine, canine and human. I am incredibly blessed for all of you, and the ways that you improve my life.

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A Grand Old Time

Whew I survived! My first Grand National Rodeo as a staff member. With 2 weeks, visits from 5 family members, one botched horse show class, and 500 students in one school tour; I can officially say this was the best Grand National ever. Running around our facility I was right in my element, making sure […]

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At it Again

Well I am back at it again, bit by the rodeo bug. After a personal phone call from one Harmony Latham, hometown friend and Miss Rodeo USA herself, I headed to the Miss Rodeo USA Clinic. One jet plane ride, three days of instruction and several strangers turned family I walked away with a ton […]

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On the Rodeo Road Again

Well, big kid life can’t keep me down for long! This weekend I was able to escape the big city and venture south for the iconic, California Rodeo Salinas. Following Mother-Lode when I sent Mouse down south, she was quickly scooped up by Rachel. With her pony out of commission it was my turn to […]

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Re-Entering the Real World

I have barely had time to write since rodeo week. It feels like I have to remember how to live outside my rodeo world. My time at the barn has been replaced with time on the highway and my events have been replaced with long hours at the office. But I wouldn’t have it any […]

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