Miss URA 2008 Coronation

Hello All! After a busy, but fun Spring Break I headed to Hamilton, Missouri with the one and only Paula Jameson for the Miss URA coronation. I met Paula at her house, and we finsished the drive together. A huge congrats to Amy Hudlemeyer, Miss United Rodeo Association 2008. She had a very successful evening, with some amazing cooking by her grandma! Amy and her mother put on a great coronation, and I hope to be seeing her down the road this summer! Well, it is time to study more, but I am getting very excited to get into the full swing of things, starting with the Iowa Horse Fair in April. I hope to see you all there.

Flying February!

Hello all! I can't believe that it is already March, February just flew on by! During the month of February I attended the Shelby County Cattlemen's Banquet and the Miss Rodeo Iowa Clinic. The Cattlemen's Banquet was very successful all around. I was honored to be one of sixteen to earn a scholarship, and they also sponsored me for Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa. I walked around with auction items, and trophies for next year's county fair cattle show, and spent the evening talking to everyone since I hadn't been around home for a while.

The next weekend I didn't have to leave my college 'home town' of Ames for the Miss Rodeo Iowa Clinic. This year the clinic was led by Megan Wiemold and Amanda Eason, both former Miss Rodeo Iowa title holders. Several former and current title holders were present, along with several commitee members. Bobbie Hinds and Paula Jameson made the trek to Ames, even with the oncoming snow. I had a great time with all of the Illinois girls, and may have even influenced a future Cyclone! Megan and Amanda did a great job! I learned so much in two days! I came home for the weekend, which allowed time for me to catch up and let you all know what I have been up to. I hope you enjoy March(I do, my birthday is the 28th)!

Welcome Home Tyler!

Last night I was honored to be a guest at Tyler Ford's welcome home party after he spent several months in the hospital recovering from Guillain-Baare Syndrome. Aleigh Beahm (MRI) and I surprised Tyler before all of the guests arrived. Tyler sold us for dances, and we were able to help raise more money for his ongoing medical expenses! He is an amazing young man (and a Cyclone fan), and I want to wish him the best in his recovery! A big thanks to Paula for setting this up for us.

Iowa Horse Council Annual Meeting

The day after the clinic, I attended the Iowa Horse Council Annual Meeting, right here in Ames! I helped hand out door prizes, was involved with discussion groups, and helped with check in. I liked it so much, I became a member of the Iowa Horse Council. They are such a great organization that encompass all aspects of Iowa's vast equine industry.

A huge thanks to Sally Blount, who took me under her wing for the day, and made sure I felt right at home! Sally was a judge at the Miss Rodeo Iowa 2008 pageant.

IHC President Bill Paynter

Miss Dallas County Fair Rodeo Queen Clinic

On January 12th I had the opportunity to attend the Miss Dallas County Fair Rodeo Queen Clinic. It was put on by Callie McCauley, and she did an amazing job! Lindsey Arenholtz (Miss Rodeo Aksarben) was also there to lend a helping hand. We went over the basics of a pageant and answered any questions they had. It was so much fun. I wish all of those girls the best of luck in their rodeo queen adventures!

Coronation 2008

Hello everyone,
This is my first post, so we will see how it goes! Wow, 2008 is already flying by, it is already the end of January! I kick started my year in Dunlap, being crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa 2008, along with Aleigh Beahm, Miss Rodeo Iowa 2008. There was an amazing turn out, and I would like to thank everyone that could make it! I even had friends from make the long drive to come! There were several other royalty there: Amanda Eason (MRI '07), Suzette Walker (MTRI '07), Lindsey Arenholtz, Caitlin Wilkerson, Hollie Soucie, Katie Stark, Carly Hagey, Amy Hudlemeyer, Charity Howk, and Suzie Fife. Again thank you to everyone that came and made that night such a success. In the picture I am with Charlotte Lotenschtein before I was crowned. Well I am off to class, but check back soon and I fill you in on what I have been up to so far!

Welcome!

What an exciting year Rachel has embarked upon. Check back frequently as she shares stories from the road as she travels throughout Iowa to promote the western way of life and the great sport of rodeo.