Douglas, WY- August 5, 2018- Today the Miss Rodeo Wyoming Association (MRWA) announced the three contestants that will compete for the title of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2019 (MRW19) during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming. The pageant is held in Douglas, WY August 14-17, 2018.
This year contestant's family, friends and supporters can pre-purchase roses that will be delivered to the contestants during the pageant. The MRWA is taking orders online or by mailing the attached order form and a check to MRWA, 1313 Beaufort St, Laramie, WY 82072. Roses are $5 each and will include a card the personalized message. Roses can be pre-purchased before Saturday, August 11th online, or bought at the pageant Dinner & Auction Thursday August 16th.
 | Jenielle Kohl |
Her grandparents, Gary and Vonda Dee Walker met at a rodeo, Gary went to the NHSRA finals in all three rough stock events, and they later started Rodeo Bible Camp Mission as well as Walker Rodeo Company. Her mother, Adeline Walker Kohl was a breakaway roper. Jenielle's fondest childhood memories are riding with her grandparents and sister Daycia to check pastures, hunting or just taking a picnic lunch to explore old homesteads.
Jenielle graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Eastern Wyoming College where she earned her Associates in Veterinary Technology and certification as a Vet Assistant. She plans to further her education by earning a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
Her employment opportunities involving horses, include working for Ken McNabb training horses and assisting with pack trips in various mountain ranges throughout her beautiful state of Wyoming.
While horses and animals are a vital part of who she is, Jenielle's first love is her relationship with Jesus and sharing Him with others.
Jenielle graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Eastern Wyoming College where she earned her Associates in Veterinary Technology and certification as a Vet Assistant. She plans to further her education by earning a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
Her employment opportunities involving horses, include working for Ken McNabb training horses and assisting with pack trips in various mountain ranges throughout her beautiful state of Wyoming.
While horses and animals are a vital part of who she is, Jenielle's first love is her relationship with Jesus and sharing Him with others.
 | Bailey McLean |
Bailey was not raised in a ‘horse family’, but her work ethic and persuasive smile convinced her grandparents to get her a horse. Bailey competed in barrel racing at the local Cowgirl’s Rodeo and in both Western and English riding events in the Sheridan County Fair. Bailey proudly carries the M&M flag, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo’s most generous sponsor, during the rodeo every year.
Bailey is grateful for her family. She’s fortunate to have extended family members who have shared their knowledge, time and experience to make this lifestyle a reality. Even those who don’t understand her passion for horses support her unceasingly.
Bailey has proudly served in several positions including Blue Sky Saddle Club Sr. Princess, Sheridan WYO Rodeo Senior Princess, Chadron State College Rodeo Queen, Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen, and is honored to represent KrossFire Counseling and Equine Enterprises today. She looks forward to continuing to represent the sport of rodeo and the wonderful state of Wyoming.
Bailey is grateful for her family. She’s fortunate to have extended family members who have shared their knowledge, time and experience to make this lifestyle a reality. Even those who don’t understand her passion for horses support her unceasingly.
Bailey has proudly served in several positions including Blue Sky Saddle Club Sr. Princess, Sheridan WYO Rodeo Senior Princess, Chadron State College Rodeo Queen, Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen, and is honored to represent KrossFire Counseling and Equine Enterprises today. She looks forward to continuing to represent the sport of rodeo and the wonderful state of Wyoming.
 | Hannah Ostheimer |
Setting high expectations and valuing education is a priority for Hannah, graduating high school as Valedictorian at age 16, Casper College with an Associate degree in Agriculture with distinction, and 2018 magna cum laude graduate from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor degree in Biology. Hannah intends to pursue a doctorate degree in animal science focusing on equine nutrition. While going to school, Hannah worked for equine barns in Oregon and Arizona, assisted veterinarians as a tech, Jan Pamela Polo Ranch in their equine reproduction facility, and an internship with the UW Research and Extension Center.
Hannah felt it was of great importance to use her title, and the abilities God has blessed her with, to not only to promote rodeo and the western way of life, but also to give back to her community through public service projects in her hometown of Sheridan. Honored to represent the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, Hannah expresses her sincere gratitude to the WYO Rodeo Board, WYO Rodeo Queen Board, her sponsors, her community, and especially her parents for their generous support.
Hannah felt it was of great importance to use her title, and the abilities God has blessed her with, to not only to promote rodeo and the western way of life, but also to give back to her community through public service projects in her hometown of Sheridan. Honored to represent the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, Hannah expresses her sincere gratitude to the WYO Rodeo Board, WYO Rodeo Queen Board, her sponsors, her community, and especially her parents for their generous support.
The Miss Rodeo Wyoming pageant is judged in three categories, all of which are equal: horsemanship, personality, and appearance. Other awards based on total highest scores are photogenic, speech, and written test. Sales achievement will receive an award, but is not counted in the total combined points. Category awards that are voted on by peers include congeniality and scrapbook. An award will be given to the 2nd attendant and 1st attendant.
Miss Rodeo Wyoming will receive an engraved trophy saddle from the Wyoming State Fair, breast collar (Shackelford Sales), a scholarship, buckle (Wyoming State Fair), jade crown (traveling crown), banners, briefcase, spurs (Tom Balding), chaps (Tim Bath), a saddle pad (King’s and Shackelford Sales), hat cans, banner pin/pendant, and other prizes. A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to Miss Rodeo Wyoming to be honored at the school of the winner’s choice. The 1st runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship.
Miss Rodeo Wyoming will receive an engraved trophy saddle from the Wyoming State Fair, breast collar (Shackelford Sales), a scholarship, buckle (Wyoming State Fair), jade crown (traveling crown), banners, briefcase, spurs (Tom Balding), chaps (Tim Bath), a saddle pad (King’s and Shackelford Sales), hat cans, banner pin/pendant, and other prizes. A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to Miss Rodeo Wyoming to be honored at the school of the winner’s choice. The 1st runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship.
MRW19 Pageant Schedule
Schedule Subject to change | Revised 7/23/18
(*=Events open to the public; tickets may be required)
Schedule Subject to change | Revised 7/23/18
(*=Events open to the public; tickets may be required)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018
- 7:00 am Pageant prep meeting with MRWA (MRWA MEMBERS ONLY)
- 7:00 am Stall horses on Fairgrounds via South Gate (Stalls are complementary of WSF-Equine Center)
- 8:00-9:00 am Check in at Ft. Bonneville Dorm (4-H & FFA Girls Dorms) at Fairgrounds (Turn in scrapbooks and silent auction items)
- 10:00-11:00 am Pageant orientation conducted by MRWA at Ruth James Williams Building (on east side of Pioneer Museum) -For contestants, judges, family, and sponsors.
- 11:00 am-12:00 pm Prepare horses for horsemanship
- *12:00 pm-2:00 pm 1st Round Horsemanship-WSF indoor arena Equine Center. Public welcome.Contestants will ride own horse then draw horse.
- 2:00-3:00 pm Judges round table with contestants- Ruth James Williams Building
- 3:00-4:30 pm Back to dorms to change for Contestant BBQ
- 5:00-7:00 pm BBQ for contestants, judges, family, and sponsors (no charge)-Hosted by MRW 2018 and family – Ruth James Williams Building -Answer personality impromptu question
- 7:30-9:00 pm Dance practice
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018
- 5:45 am RISE AND SHINE
- 7:00 am Breakfast sponsored by Sleep Inn. Judges have been invited.
- 8:00-11:00 am Horsemanship Interviews. Contestants not interviewing will be signing autographs
- 9:00-10:30 am Parent Social- Ruth James Williams Courtyard
- 11:30 am-12:30 pm Contestants lunch. Judges have been invited
- 1:00-2:00 pm Dance Practice
- 2:00 pm Change for rodeo
- *3:00 – 5:00 pm Appearance on the midway – sign autographs and visit vendor booths
- *5:30 pm Ag Appreciation picnic hosted by the Wyoming Livestock Round-up at Riverside Park. Public welcome. ~Contestants will introduce themselves.
- 6:30-6:45 pm Get horses for grand entry for PRCA Rodeo
- *7:00 pm Grand entry for PRCA Rodeo & Mutton Busting (Rodeo tickets are required)
- *8:00 - 9:00 pm Sell programs and Sign Autographs
- 8:30 pm MRWA meeting-WSF office (MRWA members)
- 9:00 pm Return to dorms-P.J. party and snacks
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018
- 5:45 am RISE AND SHINE
- 7:00 am Breakfast sponsored by Village Inn. Judges have been invited.
- 8:30 am-12:30 pm Personality Timed Interviews – Hardware Hanks ~Contestants not interviewing will be taking test
- 12:30-1:30 pm Contestants lunch with judges sponsored by Douglas Hardware Hank.
- 2:00-3:00 pm Contestants change for speech and modeling
- 3:00-4:45 pm Practice for extemporaneous speeches and modeling
- 4:45 pm Doors open for Speeches and modeling
- *5:00-8:00 pm DINNER & AUCTION followed by SPEECHES & MODELING - Ruth James Williams Building (Tickets can be purchased by completing and mailing the order form. Click here for order form)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018
- 5:45 am RISE AND SHINE
- 7:00 am Prepare horses for horsemanship.
- *7:30-9:30 am 2nd Round horsemanship-WSF grounds indoor arena Equine Center. Public Welcome -Contestants will ride draw horse
- 10:00 am Practice for Coronation at rodeo grandstands. Parents need to attend. Vote for Miss Congeniality & Scrapbook
- 10:30 am-12:00 pm Brunch -judges and contestants
- 1:00 pm Check out of dorms. Parents may help move out belongings and contestants will be released to their parents or sponsor.
- 6:00 pm To horse stalls to prepare for the rodeo. Sell programs.
- *7:00 - 9:00 pm Rodeo grand entry and crowning of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2019 (Rodeo tickets are required)
- 10:00 pm MRW 2019 sign contract-WSF office (review contract and answer questions Saturday morning if needed)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018
- 8:00 am Miss Rodeo Wyoming Contestants and MRW 2018 & 2019 at Horse Barns to prepare for parade
- 9:30 am Trailer Horses to Parade Check-In (Douglas High School Parking Lot (Contestants are responsible for trailering horses to parade check-in)
- *10:00 am Parade (After the Parade Ride Back to the fairgrounds horse barn; Mandatory for MRW 2019 contestants)
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