Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2018 Contestant: Shelby Martin

Shelby Martin

Red Desert Round-Up Rodeo Queen
Rock Springs, WY

Shelby is the daughter of Steve and Alerica Martin. Her passion for horses started when she was 3 and competed in the lead line class at the fair. Since that day, her passion has only grown and expanded in other areas of the rodeo arena. Having been in 4-H since the age of 8, Shelby has won many awards and recognitions and continues to be recognized by her community as an outstanding and ambitious young woman.
 Shelby’s talents outside of the arena vary significantly. One of her talents was marching in the Wyoming High School All-State Marching Band, where she marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade as well as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

After graduating from high school, Shelby was awarded for her academics by receiving the Presidential Award for academic excellence and earned the superior Honors Hathaway Scholarship. With that scholarship, she graduated from Western Wyoming Community College with 2 Associate’s degrees in 2 years. She was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa academic sorority for her outstanding academic performance. Shelby is currently pursuing her Bachelors of Science degree with emphasis in Accounting from Western Governors University. She is also working at a CPA firm as a bookkeeper while she is attaining her degree.
Shelby has learned the value of hard work, dedication and the responsibility of being a role model. She has made it her goal for the year to hold her title as elegantly and professionally as possible.
Shelby would like to thank her friends and family for their unending support. She encourages all to chase their dreams and to remember, nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m Possible.”