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Eligibility *
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Be at least 19 years of age on January 1, 2009 and not have obtained the age of 26 on December 31, 2009
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Legal resident of Iowa with a High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Never married or pregnant
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Willing to represent Iowa the Miss Rodeo America 2010 Pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada
* See official rulebook for complete details
Miss Rodeo Iowa 2009 will receive a $1200 educational scholarship plus she will also receive a host of other awards including a trophy saddle, buckle, jewelry, clothing and much more. As Miss Rodeo Iowa the titleholder will travel throughout the state promoting Pro Rodeo, Agriculture and the Western Lifestyle. Appearances may include the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City, South Dakota; the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo in San Antonio, TX; the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, ID and many more! The culmination of her reign will be when she represents the state at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant where she will be vying for the highest rodeo queen honor our nation has.
Awards are also given to the first and second runners-up, and the high scoring individual in the horsemanship, speech and photogenic categories. The contestants will select a Miss Congeniality who will receive a special gift and the committee will select a young lady who best exemplifies the traits desired for the Larry Roberts Rodeo Spirit Award.
Contestants will compete in the following competitions:
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Horsemanship - Two patterns minimum riding their own horse and then drawing for another.
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Personal Interviews
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Impromptu Questions
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Prepared Speech
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Photogenics
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Written Test over Rodeo and Equine Knowledge
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Rodeo Grand Entries
Entry Requirements
$150 Entry Fee (all meals and
lodging provided during pageant)
1 Current 8 x 10 head and shoulders photograph in color with full western wear including
hat (no crown or banners) to be worn.
Email 1 black and white publicity photo to mripageant@yahoo.com
on or before July 16, 2007. Include your name and hometown.
Entry form completed with all waivers and releases
ENTRIES DUE POSTMARKED on or Before July 15, 2008
Contact Pageant Director Jessi Kokjohn for more information and entry packet at mripageant@yahoo.com.
Unofficial Pageant Wardrobe Requirements
This information is provided to help you begin your preparations and may be
changed prior to the publication of the official Miss Rodeo Iowa Rulebook.
ALL CONTESTANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MIX AND MATCH THEIR WARDROBE
ELEMENTS.
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be advised that a full wardrobe requirement list will be in the rulebook and
that those are the official guidelines.
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Horsemanship Wrangler brand Western style pant product
(any color) |
Personal Interview Wrangler brand Western style pant product
(any color)
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Speech and Fashion Show/Coronation Dress or skirt and blouse with Western
flair and long sleeves |
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Rodeo Performances and Parade Wrangler brand Western style pant product
(any color)
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Novelty Outfit Each contestant will present a 'novelty'
outfit at the Fashion Show/Coronation.
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Dance Practice Contestants must wear t-shirts provided by
the Miss Rodeo Iowa pageant |
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Tentative Schedule Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday |