Lindy Ellis
Miss Rodeo Mandan

The heart of  North Dakota,  Bismarck to be exact, is where Lindy Michelle Ellis, Miss Rodeo Mandan 2008 calls home. Lindy is the daughter of Harlan Ellis and Tim and Karen Hagen also of  Bismarck. Lindy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing. Lindy was crowed the 2008 Miss Rodeo  Mandan during the annual Mandan Rodeo Days Celebration.  On her way to capturing the title, Lindy also won the pageant’s horsemanship category.

One of Lindy's passions is rodeo, whether she is helping carrying flags for sponsors, clearing out the arena for tie down roping, or competing in the breakaway roping or barrel racing, she is always there to lend a helping hand. Lindy believes that traveling across  North Dakota to rodeos, inspires a sense of pride in our state’s unique cowboy legacy as well as educates our youth in the effort to preserve and protect our historical values. As a liaison between rodeos, corporate partners, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the contestants, and the die hard fans, Lindy endures taking rodeo to the next level. Lindy was a key player in building the foundation for the Bismarck High School Rodeo Club, where she served as the president for two terms. When Lindy is not competing or helping at rodeos across  North Dakota, you may find her singing at many prestigious events throughout our capital city.

"There is nothing more important in life than to know, in my heart, that everything I have tried, I have done my very best at," those are the words that Miss Ellis has learned to live by in every aspect of life. Representing the Mandan Rodeo, Lindy earned the 2008 Miss Rodeo North Dakota title this past October in  Minot .   

Miss Rodeo Mandan symbolizes the young women of  North Dakota wishing to further promote the sport of rodeo and the western way of life. She is the ideal type American and represents rodeo and  North Dakota  with enthusiasm and pride. While spreading goodwill for  Mandan and  North Dakota, Miss Rodeo Mandan is acquiring lifetime experiences for her future.

Miss Rodeo Mandan serves as an ambassador for Rodeo and Mandan portraying excellence in sportsmanship, high moral and ethical character, and reflects careful and humane treatment of animals.  Miss Rodeo Mandan is expected to act, speak, and dress according to the prestige of the title as well as have an understanding of the great sport of rodeo. If you or anyone you know are interested in running for Miss Rodeo Mandan or Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess, please contact Keely Spilde at (701) 527-5118.