Queen Contestant Contract Theme: Good Times are Back, Great Times are Coming Who is Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Queen/Princess/Jr. Princess? The Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Queen/Princess/Jr. Princess symbolizes the youth of our county. She promotes the sport of rodeo and our western heritage by traveling throughout the county of Duchesne during her reign representing Duchesne County and the sport of Rodeo. Requirements Live in Duchesne County during your reign. Be an upstanding citizen. Queens Only-Attend all Duchesne County Fair performances, except the Jr. Rodeo, (wearing full western attire during the performances). No exceptions! Be available for other promotions, and charity events, throughout the year (i.e. UBIC Parade, Altamont Parade & Rodeo, Tabiona Parade and Rodeo, Dinosaur Round-Up Rodeo, Neola Events). Attend no less than three rodeos to promote the Duchesne County Rodeo/Fair. No Exceptions! Princess & Jr. Princess winners will only be involved in the Jr. Rodeo, 4H Showing on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings and the Parade for the Duchesne County Fair. I,, have read the above requirements and expectations of the Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Queen/Princess and agree to them in their entirety. Contestant ------------------------------- Date ------------- Parent/Guardian ---------------------------------- Date -------- Parents/Guardians name (please print) ------------------------------- Address ------------------------------------ Phone number -------------------------------- Cell phone _ Contestants sweater/jacket size: Youth small Youth medium Adult small Adult medium Youth large Adult large (please circle one) Contest is Friday, June 20, 2014 Deadline to sign up is June 1, 2014
Queen Contestant Application These are questions so that the judges can get to know you better! (That means the judges WILL see your answers.) Feel free to re-type them on a separate sheet. Name: Local Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Email: Types of horse/rodeo experience: Why would you be a good representative for Duchesne County? How have horses or the sport of rodeo played a role in your life? Is there anything else the judges should know about you? Please send Contract and Application to: Tracina Willson 7735 N 40380 W Tabiona, UT 84072 435 724-4253 Cassie Remund 435 733-1505
Rules and Regulations Queen: Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 as of the day of the Duchesne County Fair.. They shall never have been married or pregnant. They must be a resident of Duchesne County, and they cannot be a previous Duchesne County Queen. Princess: Contestants must be between the ages of 11 and 15 as of the day of the Duchesne County Fair. They must be a permanent resident of Duchesne County. Past Duchesne County Princess are eligible to compete after they have set out one year after their reining year, and they may only win the title twice. There will be no moving up in categories until they are the required age Jr.Princess: Contestants must be 10 years of age or younger as of the day of the Duchesne County Fair. They must be a permanent resident of Duchesne County. Past Duchesne County Jr. Princesses are eligible to compete after they have set out one year after their reining year, and they may only win the title twice. There will be no moving up in categories until they are the required age. *Queen, Princess, and Jr. Princess may not hold any other Queen or Royalty titles. *If any royalty should marry or become pregnant or not fulfill her duties and responsibilities during her reign, she will forfeit her crown and all prices won during the pageant. The title and all prices will go to the next runner-up. *During your reign you should constantly be aware of the value of public relations between the general public and those actively involved in rodeo.
Judging Guidelines (Each judge scores as follows) Horsemanship (165 pts) (own horse) Cleanliness of horse (25 pts) Poise/General Grooming (25 pts) Correctness/ control (25 pts) Hands/leg/ seat (25 pts) Lead changes (25 pts) Rollback correctness (25 pts) Pivot/spin correctness (15 pts) Speech/Modeling (165 pts) Confidence (25 pts) Poise/ General Grooming (50 pts) Fit/ Coordination of outfit (50 pts) Speech/Topic (40 pts) Personality/Interview (185 pts) Confidence (20 pts) Fit/ Coordination (20 pts) Enthusiasm (20 pts) Poise/GeneralGrooming (25 pts) Friendliness (45 pts) Willingness to talk (20 pts) Generalknowledge(35 pts) This allows for a possible Grand Total of 515 points!
Study Guide and Information It is suggested you have a knowledge of a broad range of things from Rodeo events, current county events as well as past history of our County. Here are some things to look up that will help out. Don't let this freak you out; these are all just possibilities of what you might be asked. Study Ideas: Duchesne County Officers and duties Look over the constitution History of Duchesne County Activities offered during the Duchesne County Fair When is the Duchesne County Fair Name the nine Rodeo events Current Queen (State, National & our County) Stock Contractors for Duchesne County Rodeo Current champions in each event and all-around cowboy Know the seven standard events Past Queens It will probably be helpful to know the following terms: General Terms: Area boss, barrel man, barriers, bronc rein, bullfighting, bull rope, chute, chute boss, dally, mark out, dogger, flank strap, hazer, header, heeler, riggin', etc. Understand time penalties, when re-rides are awarded, distance of barrels, judge scorings, mark out rules, equipment used, and be able to give directions to the Pavillion and how to refer to places to find information on rodeo. Do not worryyou will do great!
Phases of Competition Contest is Friday June 20, 2014 Day of competition- We will begin the competition promptly at 1:00 pm. Please arrive no later than 12:00 pm at the Cliff Mickelson Building so that we can draw numbers and vote for Miss Congeniality. We will begin the competition with horsemanship. Modeling (All Contestants)- each contestant will model dress or skirt outfit. The outfits should consist of skirt or dress, long sleeve shirt, cowboy hat, boots, belt and buckle. Contestants will begin when they are introduced. Contestants will model to their own pattern (no more than 2 minutes please). You will be modeling to country music, so practice at home so you are used to walking to the beat of the music. (When you are finished modeling, make sure you nod your head to let the judges know you are finished and also so the music person knows to turn the music off.) Speech (All Contestants)- The Topic this year is "Blue Jeans & Country Dreams. Each contestant will give a 2 minute speech on this topic. If you choose not to give your speech on this topic, please be aware that you will be deducted 10 points. Your speech must be memorized. You will not have a microphone for your speech, so please be prepared to speak loud, but not yell. Interview (All Contestants) -the interview will be approximately 5-10 min. long. (As soon as you are done with Modeling/Speech please go to the designated area (which you will be told the day of the competition) and wait for your turn for interview. Once you are finished with your interview you can go sit with your family. However, please do not leave the area because we will start the awards as soon as the interviews are finished and the scores are tallied. Horsemanship Attire: Something flashy! Something bright that catches the eye! Western jeans and long sleeve shirt, slinky and vest, or flashy blouse. Boots, hat, etc Horsemanship (All Contestants)- Each contestant will perform a set pattern for the horsemanship phase of competition. Once you have completed your pattern and your presentation ride, you will need to stop at the judges, Queen Contestants only will need to dismount your horse and let the judges inspect your horse and you. Princess/Jr. Princess Contestants can stay on your horse t h e y could ask you questions regarding your tack, the pattern, etc., so please be prepared. Once the judges have
dismissed you, please lead your horse out of the arena at the opposite gate you entered on, so you don't disturbed the next contestants coming in. Horse tack: Standard western equipment should be used. Anything that is legal in the rodeo arena or show ring is acceptable for this queen contest. Horsemanship patterns: Queen's Pattern (please note, the judges are aware that not everyone does reining full time and you might not have a reining horse that can do full spins, so don't stress. Just do your best!!!!! Horsemanship Patterns listed below.
PfiTTEilft Pattern #5 PfiTTEilft I I Horses may walk or trot to the center of arena. Horses must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence. 1. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena. Hesitate. 2. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate. 3. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena. Hesitate. 4. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate. 181 FINISH 5. Beginning on the left lead, run a large fast circle to the left, change leads at the center of the arena, run a large fast circle to the right,and change leads at the center of the arena. (F gure 8) 6. Continue around previous circle to the left but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a right rollback at least twenty feet (six meters) from the wall or fence - no hesitation. 7. Continue around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the left side of the arena past the center marker and do a left rollback at feast twenty feet (six meters) from the wan or fence - no hesitation. 8. Continue back around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop at least twenty feet (six meters) from the wall or fence. Back up at least ten feet (three meters). Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern. Rider must dismount and drop bridle to the designated judge.
PfiTTEit" z PfiTTEit" z Horses may walk or trot to the center of arena. Horses must walk or stop prior to starting pat tern. Beginning at the center of the arena fac ing the left wall or fence. 1. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first circle small and slow; the next two circles large and fast. Change leads at the center of the arena. 2. Complete three circles to the left: the first circle small and slow; the next two circles large and fast. Change leads at the center of the arena. 3. Continue around previous circle to the right. At the top of the circle, run down the middle to the far end of the arena past the end marker and do a right rollback- no hesitation. 4. Run up the middle to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do a left rollback - no hesitation. 5. Run past the center marker and do a sliding stop. Back up to the center of the arena or at least ten feet (three meters). Hesitate. 6. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate. 7. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate to demonstrate the completion of the pattern. Rider must dismount and drop bridle to the designated judge.
PfiTTEitrt Pattern # 11 II PfiTTEitrt II To be used for the Youth 10 & Under Short Stirrup class only. Horses may walk or trot to the center of the arena. Horses must walk or stop prior to starting the pattern. Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence. 1. Beginning on the left lead, complete two circles to the left. Stop at the center of the arena. Hesitate. 2. Complete two spins to the left. Hesitate FINISH 3. Beginning on the right lead complete two circles to the right. Stop at the center of the arena. Hesitate. 4. Complete two spins to the right. Hesitate. 5. Beginning on the left lead, go around the end of the arena, run down the right side of the arena past center marker, stop and roll back right. 6. Continue around the end of the arena to run down the left side of the arena past the center marker. Stop. Back up. Rider must dismount and drop the bridle to the designated judge.
Other Helpful Hints A Rodeo Queen usually wears her hair down. Some use hot rollers and some just curl the ends under- it's up to you! During horsemanship, some put their hair back in a bow. If you have short hair- don't worry. Just make your hair look nice under your hat. For outfits, make sure they go together and fit well. Don't worry about expense. Having an expensive outfit that doesn't fit as well will score lower than someone who has a nice fitting, less expensive one. Make sure everything is pressed and clean! Make sure you are neat and tidy, and all the items you are wearing coordinate! As for make-up, wear more for horsemanship and during the performances than you normally would. Be well groomed, and pay attention to details such as: nails, make-up, jewelry, etc. You can wear "normal make-up" for your interview. QUEENS WEAR LIPSTICK! During the horsemanship, concentrate on your hands and cues, as well as your seat. You want to make your cues visible if your horse does not perform the skit so the judges know you are trying. However, if you attempt a skill three times and do not accomplish it then just move on to the next part of the pattern. When you are finished with your pattern and approach the judges for your two questions: dismount properly, introduce yourself and your horse, and hold your horse properly. Smile, Smile, SMILE! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ASK!!!!!! You can reach Tacina Wilson @435 724-4253