22 ladies and 16 observers interested in advancing their rodeo queen knowledge attended the Miss Rodeo Wyoming Clinic March 23-25, 2018 held in Laramie, Wyoming. Congratulations to Makenzie McMurtrey who won the title of Miss Rodeo Nevada 2018 after attending the clinic. “So informative, have been to many clinics, this is the BEST!” |
Clinicians included:
New to the clinic this year were the one-on-one sessions held on Friday night. The girls were given 50 minutes to work with our clinicians independently on any topic they chose. Saturday morning, horses were brought in for the girls to ride during the horsemanship rotations. They worked on elements of patterns to prepare them for upcoming pageants. Saturday afternoon was focused on clothing, rodeo knowledge, public speaking, and equine knowledge. The night wrapped up with a causal "mixer" for the girls to get to know each other and the clinicians better. The clinic continued Sunday with PRCA knowledge, modeling, clothing colors, and interview and application tips. Before the girls headed home, they were given a final opportunity to ask the former titleholders questions during the Queen panel. At that time, the parents attended a Parent Panel where they were able to talk more with the parents of former titleholders.
Here is what some of the girls had to say about the clinic:
“The multiple horse clinics were great. I liked getting multiple perspectives.”
“So informative, have been to many clinics this is the BEST!”
“Fantastic quality horses! “
“Mixer was great fun.”
“It was an amazing clinic! I learned so much!”
“I liked the one on one sessions it really helped us to learn quicker.”
“Everyone was so warm and welcoming and it made all of the girls participating feel comfortable. It was the best clinic I have attended.”
- Katherine Merck, Miss Rodeo America 2016
- Morgan Wallace, Miss Rodeo Rodeo Wyoming 2018
- Abby Hayduk, Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2017 and Miss Rodeo America 2018 Top Ten Finalist
- Holly Kennedy Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2013
- Kim Romsa, Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012 and Miss Rodeo America 2013 Top Five Finalist
- Erin Kyle Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2010
- Crystal Myers Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2007
- Pam Rivers Miss Rodeo Wyoming Association President
- Jamie Pond-Cobb, PhD student & from Wayne State University Communications and Former Miss Rodeo Wyoming Contestant
- Kathy Austin, mother of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2015
- Christa Branch, DVM
- Guy Warpness, Moutain States Circuit President
- Tyler Willis, 2009 PRCA Bull Riding Rookie Of the Year and 2x WNFR qualifier
New to the clinic this year were the one-on-one sessions held on Friday night. The girls were given 50 minutes to work with our clinicians independently on any topic they chose. Saturday morning, horses were brought in for the girls to ride during the horsemanship rotations. They worked on elements of patterns to prepare them for upcoming pageants. Saturday afternoon was focused on clothing, rodeo knowledge, public speaking, and equine knowledge. The night wrapped up with a causal "mixer" for the girls to get to know each other and the clinicians better. The clinic continued Sunday with PRCA knowledge, modeling, clothing colors, and interview and application tips. Before the girls headed home, they were given a final opportunity to ask the former titleholders questions during the Queen panel. At that time, the parents attended a Parent Panel where they were able to talk more with the parents of former titleholders.
Here is what some of the girls had to say about the clinic:
“The multiple horse clinics were great. I liked getting multiple perspectives.”
“So informative, have been to many clinics this is the BEST!”
“Fantastic quality horses! “
“Mixer was great fun.”
“It was an amazing clinic! I learned so much!”
“I liked the one on one sessions it really helped us to learn quicker.”
“Everyone was so warm and welcoming and it made all of the girls participating feel comfortable. It was the best clinic I have attended.”
Thank you to the sponsors and individuals who hauled in horses for the clinic!
Abby Hayduk | Abbey Shelton | Albany County Farm Bureau | Hayduk Ranch | Jerry Arnold | Katherine Merck
Kathy Austin | Kristine Hayduk | Mark Karlstrom | Nik Kennedy, Kennedy Ranch | Morgan Flitner, Flitner Ranch
The Bent & Rusty | University of Wyoming
Abby Hayduk | Abbey Shelton | Albany County Farm Bureau | Hayduk Ranch | Jerry Arnold | Katherine Merck
Kathy Austin | Kristine Hayduk | Mark Karlstrom | Nik Kennedy, Kennedy Ranch | Morgan Flitner, Flitner Ranch
The Bent & Rusty | University of Wyoming