2010 Rodeo Queen Clinic featured
2009 Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska Matisyn Humphrey	2010 Miss Rodeo Nebraska Michelle Boeshart	2009 Miss Rodeo America Maegan Ridley

"Wow" what a great clinic this year. We enjoyed a great group of young ladies and their mothers this past March. The association along with committee members dressed in the classic cowgirl style which was fun for all. The clinic was held at the Mid Plains Community College this year which allowed for an impressive clinic and each girl was able to receive individual instruction. Friday night began with getting to know each other with 2009 Miss Rodeo America, Meagan Ridley and Ms. Sally Haythorn speaking to the group. Saturday morning began very early with a scrumptious breakfast by the Buffalo Rodeo Committee. Sessions included Speech, Interviews, Appearance, Modeling, Makeup, Hair Design, Rodeo Knowledge, Hats & Boots, Photography, Sponsorship, Animal Rights, Rodeo Events and Mock Interviews. A session was held for Mothers and Pageant Directors. Great food was enjoyed thru out the weekend. With over 50 clinicians, helpers, and the opportunity to utilize the Mid Plains Community College, the 3 days was a great success. Saturday evening each young lady modeled as MRA, 2009, Meagan Ridley emceed the evening followed by an ice cream social. Sunday we travel just outside of North Platte to the Pawnee Springs Ranch and the indoor arena for a tasty breakfast and Church Services with AB Cox and Roger McGooden. The girls brought their horses and the morning sessions included Horsemanship Knowledge, Horsemanship, and Working the Arena. A delicious Beef Lunch was served by Steve Boeshart and family. 

A big thank you to our clinicians, MRA 2009 Meagan Ridley, MRA 2003 Lori Bortner-Harden, MRN 2003 Lynne Welker, MRN 1957 Lolly Klug, MRN 1995 Renee Ferguson, MRN 2009 Amy Amack, MRN 2010 Michelle Boeshart, MRN 1973 Maureen Manning, MRN 2004 Lindy Hiatt, Sally Haythorn, Marty Peterson, Jack Morris, Boyd Mignery, Roger McGooden, AB Cox, Paul Cleveland, Wade Clark, Ray Brown, Jan Brown, George, Hipple, Jodi Propst, Tara Drain, Lana Grubbs, Kathy Moorhead, Sherri Dodson, Cindy Peterson, Lynne Jeffers, David Fudge, Sharon Halligan, John Lindenberger, Carol Bodeen, Kristyne Engdahl, Roberta Lesher, Miranda Dodson, John Childears, Murial Clark, Berva Arensdorf, Edy Patterson, and Janet Mueller.

Special appreciation to my Assistants and Group Leaders, Peggy Moorhead, Karen Freeze, Bonnie Ehlers, Karen Troyer, Robyn Boeshart, Betty Priel, Sharon Negley, Cindy Backes, Courtney Barger, Rochelle Humphrey, Mardee Swanson, MTRN 2009 Matisyn Humphrey, and to the MRN Association members for donating their time and food.

We are so Grateful to our Sponsors, MID PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee, Subway, McDonalds at McCook, Pepsi, Gary's Super Foods, White Auction, Helping U Hear, MRN 1957 Lolly Klug, Town & Country Western Wear, Klug Farms, Troyers Crane Service, Velvet Spurs, KJ's Western Wear, Studio 54, Wells Fargo Bank, MRN 1984 Johna Klug- Niedfelt, Custom Craft Sign Company and Westfield Pharmacy.

Thank you to each of you.

If you have questions please email clinic@missrodeonebraska.org or call 308-520-1058

“THE REALITY SHOW OF A RODEO QUEEN”
2009 MRN QUEEN CLINIC  

This year the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Queen Clinic began with Stars and more Stars thru all the Reality Show Sessions. Twenty seven young ladies participated in 14 sessions including Horsemanship for the seniors. 25 mothers and/or coaches along with pageant directors also attended the two day clinic. Miss Rodeo America 2008, Miss Amy Wilson of Colby , Kansas was special guest. Miss Rodeo Nebraska , Amy Amack, Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska , Kristen Kometscher and Miss Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen, Shaley Millsap were Nebraska ’s Outstanding Stars. 20 clinicians shared their expertise and talents during the 2 days. Sessions rotated through-out the first day with 4-5 girls per session. Each young lady had special attention to enhance her opportunities in becoming a rodeo queen.  Sessions included Interviews, speech, modeling, appearance, (color analysis) hats/boots, eye makeup, rodeo knowledge, etiquette, respect, sponsorship and information on horsemanship/rodeo test.
     Sunday, began with church services. Mrs.TeeJay Henderson of Whitman , Nebraska shared her family’s story and How God has awakened people around the world to His Love by one simple Phone call and Sky Angel.
     After one more session, the first group of seniors mounted their horses and began a 2 hour session of horsemanship. After lunch the 2nd group also had a 2 hour session. Each young lady was given the opportunity to have special instruction on their horse. 
There are so many behind the scenes, working so hard to make this a success and we appreciate each and every one of you, thank you. A special thank you to the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee for serving Breakfast.
     A special thank you to our clinicians for sharing their time and expertise, Paul Cleveland, Sally Haythorn, Karla Maddux, Erin Robbins, Mardee Swanson, Sharon Halligan, Lori Bortner, Kathy Moorhead, Renee Ferguson, Roger McGooden, Jodi Propst, Kylee Hengren, Sherri Dodson, Roberta Lesher, Lesa & Shaley Millsap Tricia Schaffer, Lolly Klug, Lynne Jeffers, Kristen Schott and Tee Jay Henderson.

2008 Participants, photo courtesy of Hoff Photography, Greeley, CO.

The 16th Annual Wild West Rodeo Queen Clinic was held in North Platte, Nebraska on March 8th & 9th, 2008 at Becky’s Hall of Celebrations.  The Clinic was hosted by the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association and was to feature Miss Rodeo America 2007, Ashley Andrews, but due to the flu she was unable to attend. So all of the participants had the pleasure of spending time with our own 2007 Miss Rodeo Nebraska, Erin Robbins. She shared her past year with the girls and the knowledge she had gained. She presented appearance, knowledge, speech, interview and horsemanship to the girls and parents.       We also had guest clinicians Paul Cleveland, Brent Larraue, Ron Moorhead and Bill Redinger. The girls learned about Rodeo rules for each of the events, a stock contractor’s view of the Rodeo Queen and her responsibilities. The importance of horse care and the effects of the horse slaughter bill that passed last year and the effect it is having on the equine industry. Personal safety and why we all must be diligent and aware of every situation when we are out traveling to different locations.  We had a special visit from a Modeling agent in Omaha, Karla Maddux. She presented ten steps to making a good first impression and making it last.       We had 16 participants and quite a few parents. The pageant committee served the food again and that was delicious. Door prizes were handed out the last day and Jerry Hoff and his wife again gave each girl a keepsake photo for their participation.      Sunday morning Jan Deatrich came and shared her music and ministry with us. Thanks Jan it was very enjoyable and inspiring. Members of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association present the clinic each year as a fund raiser - front row is former and current Nebraska queens! What fun they have!! A big “THANK YOU” from the Clinic Committee to everyone who attended the 2008 Clinic and to all who assisted in any way!!

2007 Nebraska Rodeo Queen Clinic Participants
courtesy of Jerry Hoff  Greeley, CO.

The 14th Annual Rodeo Queen Clinic was held in March in North Platte. Twenty-six young ladies from 3 states attended the informative and educational rodeo queen’s clinic. Selena Ulch, Miss Rodeo America 2005 shared her experiences and gave instruction on the 3 main categories of competition. Here comes “the judge” was a mock interview with a panel of Nebraska’s best; MRNA members with years of experience judging national, state and local pageants. If you missed it – I’m sorry! A rodeo knowledge “Quiz Bowl” challenged each ones knowledge and a session on “Personal Safety and Precautions” gave them safety tips. 2006 goes down in the history books as a great success! Thank you to Peggy Moorhead, Clinic Chairman, the  committee and all the attendees, both girls and their Mom’s/coaches. Mark your calendar for March 10-11, 2007 and we’ll see ya’ at the 15th Annual Wild West Rodeo Queen Clinic!




The 13th Annual Rodeo Queen Clinic was held in March in North Platte.

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