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PRCA Badlands Circuit Schedule PRCA Prairie Circuit 2012 NSRA Schedule 2012 MSRA Schedule 2012 PBR Touring Pro Division Schedule 2012 PBR Built Ford Tough Series Schedule PBR Television Schedule Northern Bull Riding Tour

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PRCA Badlands Circuit Schedule

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Nebraska Cowgirls & Cowboys Steven Dent - Mullen Was married Oct. 17, 2009 to wife Kay. After missing three months of competition due to a knee injury in the summer of 2009, he returned to action in the fall and scored 88 points on six-time Bareback Riding Bucking Horse of the Year Grated Coconut of the Calgary Stampede string at the Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo. A bronze sculpture of Dent riding a bucking horse was unveiled at the 2009 Ellensburg Rodeo. The bareback riding sculpture was the final event represented to complete the collection to commemorate the rodeo. Favorite event is saddle bronc riding, but he's most consistent in bareback riding.

Went to about 100 rodeos his rookie year (2006). Participated in high school football, wrestling, track and field and rodeo.

Mullen High was state champion in eight-man football during Dent's junior year when he led the state with 2,488 yards rushing and Dent was also a state wrestling champion as a senior. Was contacted by college football recruiters from Kansas and Colorado State. While in high school, a bull jerked him down into a head-to-head collision; Dent shattered both cheekbones, broke his jaw in 11 places and had his mouth wired shut. He hasn't ridden a bull since. His college rodeo coach was 2001 Saddle Bronc World Champion Tom Reeves. Parents Steve and Erin Dent own a 12,000-acre ranch just north of Mullen, Nebraska. Started competing at age 4, receiving instruction from his father, who was a PRCA competitor. Favorite movies are Cinderella Man and Lonesome Dove and favorite food is anything his mom makes.

Dustin Elliott - North Platte Wife, Cynthia, is a high school business teacher in North Platte, Neb.; twins, Ethan and Emma. Serves as a substitute teacher when he’s not riding bulls and is close to earning his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. Lists drawing as one of his hobbies. Father, Wayne, is a manager of a wind turbine company; mother, Linda. Got on his first bull when he was a freshman in high school. Travels with Jarrod Ford Dean Gorsuch - Gering Wife, Bekah, is manager of a Hampton Inn; sons, Taydon and Trell. Enjoys playing all sports and spending time with his family. Worked as a pipeline welder for KinderMorgan, a gas company, for five years until his breakthrough effort at the 2005 RodeoHouston. He then became a full-time steer wrestler. Got involved in rodeo through his dad, Marvin, who works for Burlington Northern Railroad. His mother is Connie Pottenbarger. He has two sisters and a brother. He is a thirdgeneration steer wrestler ... Graduated from high school in Alliance, Neb.. Travels with Stockton Graves, Gabe Ledoux and Jule Hazen. Favorite rodeo is Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Dayks, favorite meal is Mexican food and he listens to all types of music. Enjoys playing cards while on the road. Rodeo idol is Troy Pruitt. Helped build and promote a Habitat for Humanity home at the Puyallup (Wash.) Fair while competing in the Justin Boots Playoffs. His great horse Pump Jack died Jan. 5, 2011 after suffering a shattered pastern bone during a practice session in Gering, Neb. Primary competition horse now is Skip (10 years old) 6 Rodeo Nebraska / Summer 2012

Jace Garrett - Alliance Single. Father, Randy Garrett, makes jewelry, bits and spurs; mother, Julie Garrett, is a registered nurse in Gering, Neb. He has two brothers, Jeff and Pat, and one sister, Gina.

Jeff competes in team roping and tie-down roping. When not on the road competing, Jace does general ranch work for the Frontier Rodeo Company in Freedom, Okla..

Enjoys sky diving, golfing and hunting.

Travels with Cort Scheer, Jesse James Kirby, Olin Borg and others. Graduated from Alliance (Neb.) High School in 2005.

Favorite rodeo is Old Fort Days (Fort Smith, Ark.), favorite movie is Blazing Saddles and favorite meal is steak, potatoes and string beans.

Matt Hebbert - Hyannis Single. Hobbies include riding colts. Got involved in rodeo through his family. His father, Dave, is a PRCA member and his mother is Mickie. He has two brothers, Jake and Josh. Graduated from Hyannis (Neb.) High School with 20 people. Favorite food is steak. Rodeo idol is Billy Etbauer Will McBride - Ogallala Single. Earned $2,184 after finishing fourth in the average at the 2008 SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), then left for Kuwait, where he spent the year working as an independent contractor for KBR, a Houston-based engineering and construction company.

Dru Melvin - Tyron Single. Got involved in rodeo through his family at the age of 5. His parents, Wayne (deceased) and Claudia, were ranchers.

Wayne competed as a PRCA permit holder.

Dru has two sisters, Elke and Meka and one brother, Ty. Travels with K.C. Jones, Zane Hankel and Zack Cobb. Graduated from McPherson County High School in Tyron, Neb., with nine students. Participated in football, basketball and track in high school. Favorite sport to watch is college football and favorite types of movies are action and comedies. Enjoys all types of music and food.

Rodeo idols are Todd Suhn and Sean Mulligan

Nebraska Cowgirls & Cowboys Garrett Nokes - McCook Wife, Laura (school teacher); sons, Trevor and Parker. Has a younger brother, Justen, who competes in the PRCA and coaches the Hastings (Neb.) College team. Got involved in rodeo after growing up around horses.

His parents competed in amateur rodeos and many of his dad’s friends were ropers.

Hobbies include training horses, snow skiing and spending time with his family.

Favorite event is tie-down roping, but says that steer wrestling has been more profitable for him. Nokes’ top tiedown roping horse, Thumper, was killed by a gunshot fired from the roadside Feb. 4, 2008 while Nokes was driving to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Favorite sport to watch is basketball, favorite athlete outside of rodeo is Michael Jordan and within rodeo it is Ote Berry, favorite music is old country and old rock-n-roll and favorite artist is Kid Rock.

Graduated from McCook (Neb.) High School Cort Scheer - Elsmere Single. Father, Kevin, is a rancher; mother, Pam, is a schoolteacher; brother, Clete, was a PRCA permit holder in 2005-06; sister, Kema Scheer. Started in rodeo at 5 years old. Travels with Jesse James Kirby.

Favorite sports team is the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Rodeo idol is Billy Etbauer.

Chad Van Campen - McCook Single. Hobbies include hunting, playing cards, watching football (especially the Denver Broncos) and hanging out with family and friends. His father, Cliff, owns a used car and trailer dealership and his mother, Brenda, is an assistant to the city administrator in Lamar, Colo. He has one sister, Tanya, a teacher. Got involved in rodeo after growing up on a ranch and going to rodeos with his dad who competed in team roping. Chad’s horse Caesar has been ridden at the Wrangler NFR by Garrett Nokes, Ryan Jarrett and Jule Hazen. Graduated from Wiley (Colo.) High School with 22 people. Favorite rodeo is Guymon (Okla.) Pioneeer Days, which he won in 2005 and 2011. Rodeo idol is John W. Jones.

Kyle Whitaker - Chambers Wife, Halie (married in 2001), works for State Farm Insurance; daughters, Jenae, Aubree and Whitney. Father, Chip, was a four-time winner of the Linderman Award (1975, 1977-79) and his mother, Marilyn, is a schoolteacher. His sister, Hope, was married to the late PRCA bull rider Shane Drury. When not competing in rodeo, works breaking colts and ranching. Horse’s name is Rambo. Favorite rodeo is Fort Madison (Iowa) because of its “great hospitality,” favorite book is More Than Winning by former University of Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne and favorite movie is Lonesome Dove. Lists his dad and timed-event cowboy Brian Fulton, twice a cancer survivor, as his rodeo idols.

Trula Churchill - Valentine Husband, Linn Churchill (PRCA Steer Wrestler, qualified for NFR in 2006).

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Nebraska State Rodeo Schedule

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Halsey, Neb. – If anyone’s worried about the next generation sitting in front of a computer screen too much, they need to meet Chauncey Hesseltine.

Chauncey, a senior from Thedford High School, loves to be on the go and can’t stand to sit around.

That is most apparent at high school rodeos, where Chauncey competes in four events: team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding.

The Halsey, Neb. resident is a member of the Nebraska State High School Rodeo Association, and grew up roping with his dad as he worked on area ranches.

He began competing as a roper in junior and junior high rodeos and soon added the saddle bronc riding and bull riding. He was the state champion bull rider in 8th grade and reserve champion breakaway roper the same year.

Chauncey tried riding barebacks last year, but quit because he didn’t like the event. “I didn’t like the beating it took on my body. Saddle broncs and bull riding doesn’t hurt as bad.”

He was on the honor roll all four years of high school and a member of the FCLA for three years. He played basketball as a freshman and sophomore before deciding to quit to devote more time to rodeo practice.

Just a month ago, he decided to add steer wrestling to his repertoire. “I took up the steer wrestling for the fun of it, to say I’ve done every event in rodeo,” Chauncey said. He had competed in tie-down roping in junior high.

His competition in four rodeo events puts him in the running for the all-around title, the most desirable award in rodeo given to the athlete who wins the most in two or more events. Chauncey is in second place behind Jay Simonson, and close enough that with nine more high school rodeos this season, he could overtake him.

Chauncey has competed at the state high school finals rodeo in Hastings the last two years, qualifying for the National High School Finals Rodeo both years. In 2011, he went in the bull riding, and in 2010, he qualified in the saddle bronc riding.

His rodeo talents have garnered him a full ride scholarship to Vernon (Texas) Community College, where he’ll compete on the rodeo team. He’s thinking about a degree in criminal justice.

And if he’s not rodeoing, he’s doing something outdoors. “I don’t like to sit in the house and watch TV. It gets boring and makes me grumpy.”

Chauncey has four younger siblings who all compete in rodeo. They are the children of Harald and Julie Hesseltine.

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Chauncey Hesseltine competes in the bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and team roping in Nebraska High School Rodeo. He will attend college on a full-ride rodeo scholarship. Photo by Mo Foto.

USS Nebraska Sailors Travel in Style North Platte, Neb. – Lynn Meyer is a collector of beautiful old horse drawn vehicles.

And every June, he gets to put one of them to work, carrying dignitaries at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte.

Meyer, Maxwell, Neb., has been driving a fifth wheel hitch wagon, pulled by a team of four horses, into the Wild West Arena in North Platte for at least the last twenty years, he estimates.

His freight? The sailors from the USS Nebraska, stationed at Bangor, Wash., who are guests of NEBRASKALand Days.

The Meyer family, beginning with Lynn’s dad, Cliff, has been in the draft horse business since 1961. Lynn’s dad, and then Lynn, fed hay in the winter and stacked it in the summer with six head of horses. The Meyers have shown draft horses since the early 1960’s, and also compete in farm draft shows across the nation.

Meyer has collected a variety of horse drawn vehicles over the years. His collection includes a chuckwagon, a one-horse driving cart, and a farm wagon. The Buffalo Bill Rodeo isn’t the only place where he drives a team of horses. He often participates in the NEBRASKALand Days parade, and drives the Cozad Chamber of Commerce Yellowstone Touring Coach for parades in Sutherland and Maxwell and for the opening of the dress horse classes at the Nebraska State Fair. For the last fifteen years, he’s driven the farm wagon for the Nebraska State Corn Picking Contest.

The fifth wheel hitch wagon that Meyer uses to carry the USS Nebraska sailors is about 100 years old. He found it near Bridgeport, Neb. with original hardware, rebuilt the wheels and put on a new wooden box and chrome rails.

Meyer drives the wagon in the arena during the Friday and Saturday nights of rodeo and loves hauling the sailors. “It’s

quite an honor for us to haul them,” he said. “I’ve always felt real privileged to get the job of hauling them.” Meyer said the North Platte people love recognizing the sailors. “This area is especially patriotic. North Platte takes good care of them, and the crowd sure seems to enjoy seeing the sailors.”

In addition to his hobby of raising and showing draft horses, the Meyers ranch. The Meyer Triangle L Ranch is in the third generation of the family, and horses run in the family.

Lynn and his wife Linda have five grandkids, and “they were all horseback from the minute they were big enough to straddle a saddle horse.” Meyer’s son partners on the ranch. A daughter and her husband live on the ranch, and a second daughter lives in Arizona.

Meyer is proud of being a recipient of the Dale Studley award, given annually to a NEBRASKALand Days volunteer who gives selflessly of his time and talent. He received the award in 2006. “I felt quite honored,” he said. “It made the front page of the paper. A small town boy, from Maxwell, getting in the local paper. That’s good.”

Meyer and his fifth wheel hitch wagon will be at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo June 13-16 at NEBRASKALand Days.

Lynn Meyer drives a fifth wheel hitch in the Wild West Arena for the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Photo by Jerry Hoff.

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Northern Bull Riding Tour Schedule June 8

Prairie Village Bull Riding; Madison, SD

June 9

Trail Days Bull Riding; Ipswich, SD

June 30

Extreme Ranch Bull Riding; Armour, SD

July 2

Wild West Days Bull Riding; Faulkton, SD

July 28

Desperado Days Bull Riding; Kimball, SD

Aug. 11

Rumble On The Prairie Bull-O-Rama Leola, SD

Aug. 18

Redfield Bull Bash; Redfield, SD

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McCrossan Boys Ranch; Sioux Falls, SD

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Saturday Night with the Bulls; Winner, SD

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Karla's Last Kall Bull-O-Rama; Wood, SD

Sept. 29

NBRT Championship Finals Sioux Falls, SD

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Elizabeth (CO) Xtreme Bulls;

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Casey Jones Park June 6

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Sisters Xtreme Bulls;

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Union (OR) Xtreme Bulls East;

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Reno-Tahoe Xtreme Bulls Reno; Greeley Xtreme Bulls;

Sept. 21-22 Oklahoma City Xtreme Bulls;

Greeley (CO) Stampede Arena June 30

Lewiston Xtreme Bulls; Lewiston (ID) Roundup Arena

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Ellensburg Tour Finale; Ellensburg (WA) Rodeo Arena

Oregon Livestock Show Grounds June 14

Kitsap County Xtreme Bulls; Bremerton (WA) Fairgrounds

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NE High School Rodeo Association Schedule June 1 - Logan McPherson High School Rodeo Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 18 Positions Drawn: May 24 Location: Stapleton Fairground Arena Entries to: Michele Needs, 25618 E. Garfield Table Rd Make checks payable to: LMHSR, Stapleton, NE 69163 OFFICE CHARGE: $8/family Secretary Phone: 308-636-2216 (home-call first), 308-6368501 (cell) Emergency Phone: 308-325-2051 (Barb), 308636-8501 (Michele) Rodeo Performance: 9:00 a.m. CT Cutting Date/Location : April 14, Whitman, NE at the Huffman Ranch 10 a.m. MT. Cutting Entries Close: March 3 Rough Stock Contractor: Gypsy Joe Rodeo Timed Event Contractor: J-T Timed Event Cattle Goat Contractor: Sierks Rodeo Judges: Mike Ferguson, Jess Harwager, Jill Edelman. Cutting Judges: Terri & Julie Correl June 2 - Thedford High School Rodeo Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 18 Positions Drawn: May 24 Location: Thedford, Thomas County Fairgrounds Entries to: Kendra Johnston, Po Box 74 Make checks payable to: Thedford HS Rodeo Thedford, NE 69166 Secretary Phone: 308-645-9525 (cell), 308-645-2653 (work) Emergency Phone: 308-645-9525 NO OFFICE CHARGE. Rodeo Performance: 9:00 a.m. CT Cutting Date/Location: June 2 directly following rodeo approx 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. Thedford Arena, Thomas Co. Fairgrounds. Rough Stock Contractor: Butterfield Rodeo Co. Timed Event Contractor: Joe Lemmon Goat Contractor: Tim Sierks Rodeo Judges: Mike Ferguson, Thad Emerson, Jill Edelman. Cutting Judge: Larry Cleveland Other Info: Cowboy Prom to be held Friday, June 1 at fairgrounds June 3 - Mullen High School Rodeo Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 18 Positions Drawn: May 24 Location: Mullen Fairgrounds Entries to: Tammy Spies, 85273 Quarter Circle Drive Make checks payable to: Mullen HS Rodeo, Mullen, NE 69152 Secretary Phone: 308-546-7042 (cell), 308-546-2392 (home) Emergency Phone: 308-546-7042 OFFICE CHARGE: $8/family. MANDATORY CHECK IN Rodeo Performance: 8:30 a.m. MT Cutting Date/Location: April 14, Whitman, NE at the Huffman Ranch 10 a.m. MT. Cutting Entries Close: March 30. Rough Stock Contractor: Butterfield Rodeo Co. Timed Event Contractor: J-T Timed Event Goat Contractor: Sierks Rodeo Judges: Panhandle High School Rodeo (Mitchell) Thad Emerson, Jess Harwager, Trey White. Cutting Judge: Terri & Julie Correl Other Info: Church Service before rodeo

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June 8 - Panhandle High School Rodeo Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 25 Positions Drawn: May 31 Location: Scottsbluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell, NE Entries to: Abby Heggem, 5487 Rd 57 Make checks payable to: Panhandle HS Rodeo, Torrington, WY 82240 Secretary Phone: 307-401-0118 Emergency Phone: 307401-0118 OFFICE CHARGE: $8/family MANDATORY CHECK IN Rodeo Performance: 9:00 a.m MT Cutting Date/Location: Fri March 30 Lexington, NE Don Troyer Arena 4 p.m. CT Cutting Entries Close: March 16 Rough Stock Contractor: Binion Cervi. Timed Event Contractor: Joe Lemmon. Goat Contractor: Libby Winchell. Rodeo Judges: Jess Harwager, Rex Wilson, Faron Cross June 9 - Harrison High School Rodeo Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 25 Positions Drawn: May 31 Location: Sioux County Fairgrounds, Harrison, NE Entries to: Sandy Rudloff, 579 White River Rd Make checks payabe to: Harrison HS Rodeo, Harrison, NE 69346 Secretary Phone: 308-665-2241 Emergency Phone: 308430-3316 NO OFFICE CHARGE Rodeo Performance: 9:00 a.m. MT Cutting Date/Location: Sat March 31, Lexington, NE Don Troyer Arena 10a.m.CT Cutting Entries Close: March 16 Rough Stock Contractor: Juma Rodeo. Timed Event Contractor: J-T Timed Event. Goat Contractor: Jerene Welling. Rodeo Judges: Rod Boots, Jodi Craig, Kenny Smith June 10 - Crawford High School Rodeo Entries Open: April 1 Entries Close: May 25 Positions Drawn: May 31 Location: Crawford Old West Trail Arena Entries to: Donna Norgard, 810 2nd Make checks payable to: Crawford HS Rodeo, Crawford, NE 69339 Secretary Phone: 308-430-1287 (cell), 308-665-2059 (home) Emergency Phone: 308-430-1287 NO OFFICE CHARGE Rodeo Performance: 9:00 a.m. MT Cutting Date/Location: Sat March 31, Lexington, NE Don Troyer Arena 10a.m CT Cutting Entries Close: March 16 Rough Stock Contractor: Juma Rodeo. Timed Event Contractor: Joe Lemmon. Goat Contractor: Jarene Welling. Rodeo Judges: Rod Boots, Kenny Smith, Jodi Craig June 20-23 - Nebraska High School Finals Don't need to enter. Top 30/event (60 in team roping) automatically entered. You MUST contact Tara if you ARE NOT going to the finals by the draw out date. 308750-4638. Draw Out Date: June 11. Positions Drawn: June 13 Location: Hastings, NE. Secretary Phone: 308750-4638 Tara. Team Ropers MUST contact Tara with partners. More info as it becomes available July 14-21 - National High School Finals Location: Rock Springs, WY

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Miss Rodeo America 2012

McKenzie Carr

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Mackenzie Carr of Vernonia, Oregon reigns as Miss Rodeo America 2012. She received the crown on December 10, 2011 at the conclusion of the week-long pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Mackenzie will travel more than 100,000 miles during her reign representing Miss Rodeo America, Inc. and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association.

"Miss Rodeo America is a spokeswoman for western heritage, embodying and exemplifying the qualities of self-reliance, bravery, and true grit to the utmost capability." Carr said.

"I am so blessed to be the first Oregonian to have the prestigious honor and privilege of serving as Miss Rodeo America."

Mackenzie graduated from Lower Columbia College with an Associate of Arts degree in Speech Communications and will later transfer back to Oregon State University

pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management Engineering with a minor in Speech Communications. She will be taking time out from her studies at Oregon State University to reign as the "First Lady of Professional Rodeo." She will be able to use the $26,000 in scholarships she was awarded as Miss Rodeo America from the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation to help further her educational goals.

When Mackenzie isn't promoting the sport of rodeo either in or out of the arena, she enjoys cooking, singing and playing the piano. She also loves to dig it up and slam it down on the volleyball court, riding, training horses and giving riding lessons to young children. She is excited about the prospect of spending 2012 traveling across the country being a role model for people of all ages, remaining a cowgirl to the core and promoting the Miss Rodeo America organization as well as our great sponsors!

Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2012

Sierra Peterson

My name is Sierra Peterson, and I am the daughter of Mark and Kate Peterson of Ashland, NE. I had the honor and privilege of being crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2012 during the MRN Association Inc. pageant in June at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo held in conjunction with the NEBRASKAland Days celebration in North Platte.

Growing up on the eastern side of the state, my rodeo background doesn't always fit the mold. But, my love for horses and the sport drove me to pursue a position where I can be an ambassador for both future and current rodeo fans. My family plays a large part in my success. They are all involved in rodeo and continue to show me every day how to influence and mentor others with the sport we love.

I hold a degree in public relations from Oklahoma Christian University.

In college, I was heavily involved in intramurals, campus clubs, and a

mentoring program. I plan to further my education and pursue a career working for one of the sponsors of rodeo once my reign is completed.

Over the next year I will represent the state of Nebraska, the sport of rodeo, and the western way of life.

Along with these things, I will also serve as an ambassador for the Teammates Mentoring program and the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association, Inc. The motto, I want to carry not only for my year as MRN, but also through the rest of my life is “Enjoy the Ride.”

My 4-H leader gave me this advice right before I competed in the MRN Association Inc. pageant. It reminded me that each moment is a blessing we only get once, so take every opportunity to make memories and enjoy your time. Always remember life happens in the blink of an eye, so all you can do is “Enjoy the Ride.”

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

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Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2011

Dakota Clough

Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2011 is Dakota Clough of Ogallala. Dakota is the 18 year old daughter of Chad and Tania Perlinger and Jim Clough of Ogallala. She has deep ties to the Scottsbluff area as she is the granddaughter of Jennetta and the late John Schwartzkopf. Dakota’s family spent many years supporting the Scotts Bluff County Fair and Rodeo.

Dakota graduated from Ogallala High School and is currently a sophomore at Eastern Wyoming College, where she plays volleyball and is majoring in Agricultural Business. Once she graduates she is planning to continue her education at Oklahoma State University majoring in Animal Science/Production with an emphasis in Genetics.

While in high school Dakota was active in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Speech Team, Drama Club, Volleyball, Tennis, Dance

Team and was the 2009 Cornhusker Girls State Representative. She is an 11 year 4-H member, a speech judge, and she coaches summer volleyball camps.

Dakota’s dream of becoming a rodeo queen started when she saw a picture of her God Mother, Laurie Baker, as Miss Rodeo Nebraska 1992. She knew at a young age that she wanted to represent her state and the sport that she loves so much. In 1999 Dakota was named Little Miss Round-Up and in 2009 she was crowned the Ogallala Round-Up Rodeo Queen.

Dakota is very excited about representing the sport of rodeo and the wonderful state of Nebraska. She is looking forward to being a positive role model and wants everyone to remember that dreams do come true! Dakota’s motto is: “Keep Your Chin Up, Ride Hard, and Finish Strong!”

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Miss Rodeo NE & Miss Teen Rodeo NE Contestants Meet the Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2013 Contestants Samantha Anne Chytka Broken Bow, Nebraska Samantha Anne Chytka, 23, is the daughter of Ron and Sheri Chytka of Broken Bow, Nebraska. She is a graduate of Hastings College majoring in Human Services Administration with a Minor in Psychology.

While attending college she was a 4-year member of the Hastings College Rodeo Team, and has been team captain. She is a member of PsiChi an Honor Psych Club. Her career goal is to become an Animal Assisted Therapist and operate her own business. If she wins the title of Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2013 she feels she would be a great ambassador for rodeo as she has a passion for rodeo both inside and outside of the arena.

Gina Marie Jespersen Hemingford, Nebraska Gina Marie Jespersen is the twenty-two year old daughter of Don and Joni Jespersen of Hemingford, Nebraska. She is currently attending South Dakota State University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is a member of the NCAA Equestrian Team, Student Athletic Advisory Committee and was an active 4-H leader. Upon completion of her degree she intends to become an Elementary Special Education teacher. She would like to be Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2013 to show her love of rodeo and western values and to showcase the state of Nebraska and the everlasting rodeo legacy.

Amanda Marie Pflasterer Grand Island, Nebraska Amanda Marie Pflasterer from Grand Island, Nebraska is the twenty four year old daughter of Jim and Vicki Pflasterer. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebraska. She was a member of Sigma Alpha Sorority including President for two years, FFA, 4-H, American Paint Horse Association, and several other organizations. She would like to continue her education and earn her Master’s Degree in Youth Development and utilize her education and skills to assist youth in 4-H or youth rodeo. If chosen Miss Rodeo Nebraska she would share the values of western lifestyle, horses, family and faith with others.

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Meet the Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2012 Contestants Riyatta Frye - Harrisburg, Nebraska Riyatta Frye is the seventeen year old daughter of Greg and Jenna Frye of Harrisburg, Nebraska. She graduated from Banner County High School and enjoys playing the guitar and piano, singing, and country dancing. She also likes to break, train and ride colts and spend time with family and friends.

Her career goals are to attend college and graduate with a degree in agriculture and ranch management, train horses, and compete for the title of Miss Rodeo Nebraska. She would like to win the title of Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska so she can promote the great sport of rodeo and represent rodeo’s positive and wholesome qualities.

Nicole Nickerson - Maxwell, Nebraska Nicole Nickerson from Maxwell, Nebraska is the eighteen year old daughter of Jay and Diane Nickerson. She is a Senior at Maxwell Public School and attends a dual credit class through Mid-Plains Community College. Her activities include being a 10-year member of the 4-H horse project and president for five years. She is also active in track, music and one-act plays. Her career goal is to attend MidPlains Community College and to become a Pediatric Radiologist.

Her ambition is to always set a proper example for others and would like to learn something new every day. She would like to be Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2012 to use her knowledge of rodeo, equine, and Nebraska to help educate and change people’s lives.

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Karlie Osborne - Paxton, Nebraska Karlie Osborne is the fifteen year old daughter of Bill and Laura Osborne from Paxton, Nebraska. Karlie attends Paxton Consolidated Schools where her activities include sports, rodeo, choir, youth group, academic quiz bowl, FPS, Science Olympiad, Speech, FFA and 4-H. She enjoys playing cards, watching Big Red sports, working on her Dad’s ranch, and riding her horses. Her career goal is to be the head anchor of a news network and attain a degree in Agricultural Journalism. She would like to make a difference in her community and continue her rodeo queen career to the Miss Rodeo America level. As Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska she would like to represent the western lifestyle, the sport of rodeo, and the morals and disciplines they teach.

Jimi Pinney - Johnstown, Nebraska Jimi Pinney the eighteen year old daughter of Jim and Lisa Pinney is from Johnstown, Nebraska. She currently attends Ainsworth Community School where her activities include FFA, FCCLA, 4-H, Cornhusker Girls State, Rodeo, Bible Camp Mentor, School Mascot, music, and is a continuing education student at Sandhills Cattle Consultants. Her career goals are to become a Veterinary Technician at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with a communication minor. After finishing her education she would like to be a 4-H leader and role model for youth of a rural community. As the next Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska she would like to play a special part in showing young ladies the culture of courage, strength and kindness found in the world of rodeo. She would also welcome current and new fans to share the traditions of the great sport of rodeo.

Rodeo Champion Serves As Volunteer Phillipsburg, KS – Rodeo champions rarely show up at a rodeo to volunteer.

But that’s exactly what has happened in Phillipsburg. The 1978 steer wrestling champion of Kansas' Biggest Rodeo now gives of his time as a volunteer at the same rodeo.

John Boyington was in college when he won the steer wrestling over 30 years ago, and he was about to start veterinarian school. He had been competing in the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association, and he knew that summer was “my last hurrah,” as he put it. So he went to a lot of rodeos, steer wrestling in Denver, Houston, Ft. Worth, Cheyenne, Tucson, Calgary, and Phillipsburg, winning enough money to qualify for the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo that fall.

The Phillipsburg resident grew up in Goodland with parents who support his and his siblings’ rodeo activities. After being accepted into Kansas State University’s vet school in the spring of 1978, he continued his pro rodeo career, knowing that once vet school began, everything outside of school would be curtailed. The Prairie Circuit Finals in Wichita was the last professional rodeo in which he competed. In 1978, “I stopped rodeoing at that point. I was at the peak of my (rodeo) career, but had to make a decision between rodeo or vet school.” His focused shifted because “they weren’t going to flunk me out of vet school. It was too difficult to get in.”

After graduation in 1982, Dr. Boyington practiced in Missouri, Texas and Ulysses, Kansas, before opening his own practice, Crossroads Vet Clinic, in Phillipsburg in 1990.

He served on the Kansas' Biggest Rodeo board for about 14 years, and for the last seven years has coordinated the rodeo’s ticket sales, ordering tickets and organizing help for the ticket office. He has also volunteered his professional expertise as the official rodeo veterinarian for the last 21 years, being on site for every performance of the rodeo.

Being an equine vet and a former contestant, he has a unique perspective of pro rodeo. “You realize how important (horses) are to these rodeo contestants. A lot of people don’t realize what goes into making a rodeo horse. Their horse is their livelihood.”

His championship win at the Phillipsburg rodeo John Boyington won the came about a month after steer wrestling at Kansas' he got married. For him Biggest Rodeo before starting and his new bride, Donna, the stop in Phillipsburg, his own vet practice in along with other rodeos, Phillispburg, Kansas in 1990. was “a rodeo honeymoon.”

An avid rodeo competitor herself, Donna was the perfect traveling partner. “It was good times back then.”

Rodeo “was really in my blood,” Boyington said. “Just like a lot of different sports, you get obsessed with them. I thought I had the talent to go on and maybe make it to the National Finals Rodeo.”

John and Donna have two children: a son who is a student at Kansas State, and a daughter in high school. Both participated in equine activities and enjoy horses.

Boyington is still surprised to think that he has a practice in the same community where he won a gold buckle. He’s won more than a championship in Phillipsburg, but also a home.

“It’s a wonderful community. Being in a small town, you know everyone. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.”

J U N E 2 1 s t - 2 3 rd Adams County Fairgrounds 947 S. Baltimore Ave., Hastings, NE FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL 402-462-3247 or 888-462-3247 www.adamscountyfairgrounds.com June 21 & 22

June 21 & 22 Rodeos

7:00 a.m. Cutting Daily

Performances 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

FINALS CUTTING

FINALS RODEO

June 23 - 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 23 - 1:00 p.m.

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