June 1st, 2017
An Osceola County Tradition for over 57 Years
Silver Spurs Office 321-697-3495 The Silver Spurs office is located in the brick building behind the stalls. Silver Spurs Arena is located at: Osceola Heritage Park 1875 Silver Spur Lane Kissimmee, FL 34744
www.silverspursrodeo.com
Table of Contents Welcome.................................................................................. 5 Horsemanship Alumni................................................................ 6 2017 Program Schedule........................................................... 7 2017 Program Tribute - Sherry Hall............................................ 8
Gary Ketchum Big Boss Silver Spurs Rodeo
Miss Silver Spurs Contestants..................................................... 9 Junior Miss Silver Spurs Contestants ........................................ 10 Little Miss Silver Spurs Contestants...................................... 12-13
Heather Burns General Manager silverspursrodeo@yahoo.com Office: (321) 697-3495 Fax: (407) 847-0375
Kelly Trace PR/Marketing Director
kelly@itsjustreach.com Office: (407) 908-8238
Memories from 2016.................................................... 11, 14-15 Gifts for Miss Silver Spurs Pageant........................................... 18 Gifts for Junior Miss Silver Spurs Pageant................................. 19 Gifts for Little Miss Silver Spurs Pageant................................... 20 2017 Judges........................................................................... 21 2016 Miss Silver Spurs......................................................... 22-23 2016 Junior Miss Silver Spurs.............................................. 24-25 2016 Little Miss Silver Spurs................................................. 26-27 Queen Alumni - Past Miss Silver Spurs Queens.................... 30-32 Queen Alumni - Past Junior Miss Silver Spurs Queens.............. 32 Queen Alumni - Past Little Miss Silver Spurs Queens............ 34-36 Special Thanks...................................................................... 168
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THE SILVER SPURS CLUB, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS: Big Boss......................................... Gary Ketchum Little Boss........................................Dusty Holley Straw Boss...........................................Chris Fluke Old Bossy.......................................... Robin Davis Round up Boss...................RayeLynne Ketchum
LAW OF THE RANGE: Benny Sanderson Jodie Kidd Clifton Chapman Jo Thacker
Chris Baker Steve Knowles Chris Fluke
Pageant Committee
Tiffany Chapman
Calee Watson
Pam Sanderson
Sherry Hall
Mark Kessler
Kaycie Kibler
Kaley Newgent
Heather Gantz
Whitney Hopkins
Laura Kessler
Emily Moore
Kerri Deland
Pageant Director
Stage Set & Design
Jessica Kelly
Rehearsal Committee
Rehearsal Committee
Awards Coordinator
Eleatha Horn
Rehearsal Committee
Horsemanship Chairman
Scholarship Chairman
Sound Production
Visiting Queens Coordinator Horsemanship Committee
Appearance Coordinator
Erika Horn
Regina Roberts
Rehearsal Committee
Horsemanship & Flag Committees
Jeremy Bergeron Production
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Dance Choreographer
Horsemanship Committee
Samantha Soles Tihler Browning Franey Horsemanship & Flag Committees
Rehearsal & Flag Committees
Welcome to the 2017 Little, Jr, and Miss Silver Spurs Pageant! To all my girls, Maddie, Sarah, Rylie, Logan, Jennifer, Emma, Haylee, Ansley, and Rae Lynne- I have enjoyed each of you. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in representing the Silver Spurs. Remember to always believe in yourselves and in the talents and skills that God has gifted you with; and don’t ever let anyone make you feel less than what you are, the Daughter of a King! My hope for each of you is that you will respect the traditions and people that came before you, that you would take a stand when change is necessary, and that you would have wisdom to know the difference. Parents, thank you for all you have done for your daughters this year. From carpooling, to float decorating, to trailer pulling, to clothes sharing, to hair curling, and horse swapping, you all have gone over and beyond and the girls have had a great time and have grown because of your dedication. Behind these amazing girls are amazing moms and dads. Thank you for sharing them with us! To my husband, Gibbs, thank you for supporting me in so many ways. For picking up the slack at home when I’m gone to appearances and meetings, for listening and helping me make tough decisions, you are always my rock and I know I can always count on you. Thank you again to all our supporters, sponsors, the committee, our gracious judges, and to all the families who entrust their girls to us. Our sincere hope is that they will enjoy learning and growing as much as we love watching them do so.
On June 9, 2016 at the announcement of the 2016 Miss Silver Spurs, I began on an adventure serving as pageant director of this amazing program…and what a year it has been! While this position has been new to me, the pageant and its traditions certainly have not. In fact, being in the Little Miss Silver Spurs pageant in oh, let’s just say the late 90’s, and then in Miss Silver Spurs in 2004, gave me a deep passion for this program. The growth and confidence these girls experience (and that I experienced) is what inspired me to take this position, and I am so glad that I did! As you can see, this is a major production; and no one person can do all that it takes to make this pageant what it is. I must say, this one amazing committee! The talent and dedication of each committee member is mind blowing, and I’m so thankful for the strong support system that they are. Many of our committee members have had major life changes this year- marriages, babies, moves, career changes, etc., and it hasn’t slowed them down! They’re always there when I need them. To my dream team, I truly could not have done this without all of you. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for your support and for carrying on this wonderful tradition! To the current queens and courts: Thank you all for being you! I am so excited to see where God takes you and I know you have some great adventures ahead of you. Maddie, thank you for being an outstanding role model. You are truly a class act, and I’m thankful for the time I’ve had with you. I know without a doubt you’re going to do great things in life! Sarah, our fiery red-head, you have a strength and determination to be reckoned with. I love that you let nothing stop you, and that you go after your dreams without holding back. Never lose that! Rylie, you have a light about that lights up a room. You’re just the right mix of sweet, spicy, and spunky. You’re such a joy to be around, and I love everything that you are.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Chapman Pageant Director
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Ricky Booth
Master of Ceremonies
Richard S. “Ricky” Booth is 39 years old and a lifelong resident of Osceola County. In 2001 he graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. with Honors. He currently lives and works on his family’s cattle ranch, the Doc Partin Ranch, south of St. Cloud. Ricky is also the founder and manager of the Booth Cattle Co. and Sunshine Ranch Management. In 2014 he was elected to the Osceola County School Board in District 5.
Ricky’s wife Erika was an elementary educator for 16 years. She now serves as a Projects Manager for Community Vision. Together they have 3 children – Nellie (12), Natalie (11), and Thomas (6). Both are Silver Spurs members. Ricky was a member of the quadrille team, has served on the Board of Directors, and was the 2011-12 Big Boss. His past voice work includes rodeo announcer for Kissimmee Sports Arena, Osceola County Cattlemen’s Association, and Volusia County Cattlemen’s Association, emcee of the annual Osceola County Agricultural Legislative Luncheon, livestock and charity fundraising auctioneer, and the Miss Silver Spurs Pageant.
Horsemanship Alumni
(1997-2016) Robin Bavar Russell
Nikki Wallis Parr
Tiffany Thompson Chapman Audra Colgan Corson
Ricki DeAngelis Godsey
2013 Tihler Browning Franey
2014 Kelly Steinruck
Erica Lassiter Albritton
2015 Baily Simpson
2016 Madeline Munns
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Jessica Davis Kelly
Chloe Fox Justesen
Program Schedule Thursday, June 1, 2017 6:00 pm Silver Spurs Pageant
Grand Entry with National Anthem Master of Ceremonies Roadtrip to the Silver Spurs Introductions
– Ricky Booth
- Performed by all of the pageant Contestants
(Big Boss, Little Boss, Judges, Visiting Queens)
Contestants Speech / Modeling Presentation Impromptu Questions
Each contestant is judged on their ability to answer a rodeo question (MSS-JRMSS) and (LMSS) personal topic related question.
Final Onstage Presentation of All Contestants Farewell Address
- 2016 Little Miss Silver Spurs, Rylie Conner
Farewell Address
- 2016 Junior Miss Silver Spurs, Sarah Taylor
Farewell Address
- 2016 Miss Silver Spurs, Madeline Munns
Presentation of Special Awards
Doug Partin Spirit, Miss Scholarship, Ad Sale Winners, Miss/Jr./ LMSS Photogenic, Miss Aileen “Bill” Chapman Horsemanship Award.
Announcement of Miss Congeniality, 1st Runner-Up & Queen
Music and Sound…………….Kessler ProSound Pageant Photographer…………….Bruce Wilson Photography 7
2017 Program Tribute Thirty-Seven Years of Congeniality “The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” This quote perfectly represents the dedication of our very own 1980 Miss Congeniality and longtime committee member Mrs. Sherry Hall. The Miss, Jr Miss, and Little Miss Silver Spurs Pageant committee would like to recognize Sherry for her thirtyseven years of service to our pageant and to our community. Over the years, Sherry has served in many areas from secretary, rehearsal committee, to scholarship chair, as well as production manager. Her gracious and giving heart has always supported the pageant and she is always willing to lend a hand and pitch in to get the job done not matter the task, big or small. A former Miss Congeniality her self- if you ever spent just a few minutes with her you know that she won this title for a reason. Sherry’s friendly personality and kind hearted spirit will always place a smile on your face. Friends describe Sherry as “one of the most sincere and hardworking people they know”. She helps out with any need that arises. She gives from the heart, she puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and her heart reflects her love for God and using her talents that He
has given her. And He has given her many! She brings out the best in others and is always encouraging them to succeed and to reach higher. We can not count how many lives Sherry has touched over the years from serving on the pageant committee. The words “thank you” just do not seem enough to express our sincere appreciation for you and all that you do. We love you and could not do this without you. Thank you for being a blessing to the committee, to the contestants, and your community. We are blessed by your service and friendship!
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Sherry is the most honest, humble and loving person I know. She will come to your need in a heartbeat even if she is covered up with something of her own. She has such compassion for people and the employees she works with, she and husband Colin are our vacation traveling buddies and even on the cruise ship she try’s to get to know the workers. She loves the Lord and it shows. I am glad to call Sherry Hall my friend I love her dearly. - Tina Creech
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Sherry and I have been married 33 plus years. She has always volunteered her time both to the Spurs, and to the KVLS. Sherry has a caring heart, and loves to help the girls in the pageant and watch them grow. In 1980 she was awarded Miss Congeniality and if you know her, you know why. I am thankful for her and glad to see she is being honored for her caring and giving heart! – husband Colin Hall
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2017 Miss Silver Spurs Contestants
Kaitlin Hall
Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Ravin’ Hair
Lydia Hayes All Florida Sept TSK Exteriors
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Lacie Stark
Ravin’ Hair TM Ranch Omnitrition InternationalLara Houghton
2017 Junior Miss Silver Spurs Contestants
Mia Bickley
Nicole Boulton DownSouth Vapors Cadillac Ranch
Central Florida Fine Interiors PCG Grading Arnott’s Furniture Auctions Cobblestone Courtyard
Kendrie Hawkins
Karlie Heaberlin
Madisyn Kruse
Summitt Tour & Travel
Westgate Resorts
Far Reach Ranch
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Raine Fitzgerald
Vincent Kruse
2017 Junior Miss Silver Spurs Contestants
Maci McDonald
St. Cloud Veterinary Center
Hallie McTyre
McTyre Trucking Crews Hay and Cattle United Hay Sales
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2017 Little Miss Silver Spurs Contestants
Allie Bauknight
Emma Boisclair Booth Trucking
Michael & Rebecca Crosby Andrew and Jessica Carstensen
Sydnee Crawley
Shelby Lyyne Fillyaw
Kaydynce Anne Redman
Osceola Woman Magazine Chapco Fence Kent Custom Homes
Stacey & Michael Crawley W-5 Cattle
Danley and Danley Accounting A OK Tire Mart
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Abigail Carstensen
Pretty Rebellious Victor Russell Cobblestone Courtyard
2017 Little Miss Silver Spurs Contestants
Bailee Jeannin B&B Promotions
Makenzie Kruse Vincent Kruse
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Caylee Church
Southern Branded Apparel Deberadinis Heavy Haul Church’s Trucking Burgess Family
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Photography Services provided by...
These Hosts of the Pageant provide complimentary meals for all of the contestants.
Thank You!
Fat Boy’s Bar-B-Q St. Cloud 17
Gifts for Miss Silver Spurs Crown Linda Davis Central Florida Fine Interiors
Rotating Trophy TETWP Chaps Emily Moore and CJ Brown
$100.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$100 Gift Card Branded B Boutique
Boot Bag Brighten Mick, LMSS ‘14/ MRFS ‘16
$25 Gift Card Pretty Rebellious Boutique
Pink Lettered Sash Rylie Conner, LMSS ‘16
Bling Flip-Flops Southern Swag-Angela Newsom
Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Queen Rhinestone Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
Professional Teeth Whitening Lakeshore Dental Care
Saddle Pad Suhl Family Kissimmee Sports Arena
Flower Bouquet Stewart Title
Trophy Buckle Sammy Soles, MSS ‘08 / MRF ‘11 Trophy Pair of Spurs Buckholt Bit & Spurs Spur Straps Phil & Regina Roberts
Flag Boots Joe & Frankie Crawford Rotating Trophy Chaps Wilder Saddlery and Family
Handmade Earrings Rhinestone Lip Gloss - Sarah Pyles
Embroidered Brief Case Mark & Laura Kessler, Kessler Pro Sound
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Portrait (16 x 20) Bruce Wilson Photography
Photo Session Tihler Franey, MSS ‘13 Tihler Shay Photography
$1,000.00 Silver Spurs Club
Gifts for Miss Silver Spurs - 1st Runner Up Trophy David and Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Flower Bouquet Stewart Title
$100.00 Silver Spurs Club
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$200.00 Suhl Family Kissimeee Sports Arena
$50.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Queen’s Court Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Gifts for Miss Silver Spurs - Miss Congeniality Trophy David and Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Flower Bouquet Stewart Title
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$50.00 Silver Spurs Club
Queen’s Court Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
$25.00 Silver Spurs Pageant Committee
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Gifts for Miss Aileen Bill Chapman Horsemanship Award Trophy Buckle Gibbs & Tiffany Chapman
Halter & Lead Rope Phil & Regina Roberts
Photo Plaque Jeff & Aileen Burnette & Family in Memory of Aileen “Bill” Chapman
Saddle Pad Suhl Family Kissimeee Sports Arena
Winner’s Photo Bruce Wilson Photography
Flag Boot Joe & Frankie Crawford
Headstall/Reins/Breastcollar Debora & Kevin Whaley, Whaley Cattle Co.
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard $1000.00 Scholarship Silver Spurs Club
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$200 Suhl Family Kissimeee Sports Arena Flower Bouquet Stewart Title Horse Care Basket Dr. Matt Walter & Wife, Christy, Central Florida Large Animal Veterinary Services Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Gifts for Junior Miss Silver Spurs Crown Blake Williams Insurance Office of America Trophy Buckle Dawn Corbitt, Pat Corbitts Grading Company Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod Winner Sash Redman Family - Cobblestone Courtyard Boot Bag Brighten Mick, LMSS ‘14/ MRFS ‘16 Pink Lettered Sash Rylie Conner, LMSS ‘16 Queen Rhinestone Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
Flag Boot Joe & Frankie Crawford
$25 Gift Card Pretty Rebellious Boutique
Spur Straps Phil & Regina Roberts
$25.00 Gift Card Branded B Boutique
Embroidered Brief Case Mark & Laura Kessler, Kessler Pro Sound
Photo Session Tihler Franey, MSS ‘13 Tihler Shay Photography
Flower Bouquet Makinson Hardware
Bling Flip-Flops Southern Swag-Angela Newsom
Portrait (16 x 20) Bruce Wilson Photography
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
$750.00 Silver Spurs Club $50.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Gifts for Junior Miss Silver Spurs - 1st Runner Up Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Flower Bouquet Stewart Title
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$100.00 Silver Spurs Club
Queen’s Court Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
$25.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Gifts for Junior Miss Silver Spurs - Miss Congeniality Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Flower Bouquet Makinson Hardware
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$50.00 Silver Spurs Club
Queen’s Court Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
$25.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
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Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Gifts for Little Miss Silver Spurs Crown Lacie Whaley-Langford 2003 Little Miss Silver Spurs Trophy Buckle East Lake Chiropractic, Dr. Christopher McNichols and Family Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod Spur Straps Phil & Regina Roberts Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard Boot Bag Brighten Mick, LMSS ‘14
Pink Lettered Sash Rylie Conner, LMSS ‘16
$50.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Queen Rhinestone Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
$25.00 Gift Card Branded B Boutique
Flag Boot Joe & Frankie Crawford
$25 Gift Card Pretty Rebellious Boutique
Flower Bouquet Makinson Hardware
Photo Session Tihler Franey, MSS ‘13 Tihler Shay Photography
Embroidered Brief Case Mark & Laura Kessler, Kessler Pro Sound
Bling Flip-Flops Southern Swag-Angela Newsom
Portrait (16 x 20) Bruce Wilson Photography
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
$500.00 Silver Spurs Club
Gifts for Little Miss Silver Spurs - 1st First Runner Up Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Flower Bouquet Makinson Hardware
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$100.00 Silver Spurs Club
Queen’s Court Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
$25.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family
Gifts for Little Miss Silver Spurs - Miss Congeniality Trophy David & Vianne Smith, S&K Sod
Flower Bouquet Makinson Hardware
Winner Sash Redman Family, Cobblestone Courtyard
$50.00 Silver Spurs Club
Queen’s Court Sash Pin Victor Russell Salon In Memory of Victor Villard
$25.00 Kisselback Ford, Bobby Kisselback
Jewelry Haylee Crosby, LMSS ‘13 / JMSS ‘16 Congeniality & Family $25.00 Osceola Animal Clinic
Other Awards Miss Silver Spurs 1st Place Scholarship Award $1000.00 PEO, Chapter GO Scholarship Award Miss Silver Spurs 2nd Place Scholarship Award $500.00 Dr. Lewis & Mansour Orthodontics Doug Partin Spirit Award Trophy Miss Silver Spurs Pageant Committee
Doug Partin Spirit Award Custom Bull Whip Roy Partin of Gator Whips
Little Miss Photogenic Plaque Bruce Wilson Photography
Miss Photogenic Plaque Bruce Wilson Photography
Each Contestant Pageant T-Shirt B & B Promotions
Jr. Miss Photogenic Plaque Bruce Wilson Photography
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2017 Judges
Johna Pyron
Brian Hall
Johna grew up in the small town of Centreville, Mississippi and today makes her home just 75 miles north in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. She earned an Associate Degree from Southwest Community College and attended Southeastern Louisiana University to pursue a degree in Marketing and Business Management. Together with her husband, John, they worked on their Registered Beefmaster Cattle farm and now in their family Timber business. She has also seen success as a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics and continues to enjoy connections made through the 22 years in the business. Growing up riding and rodeoing led Johna into the rodeo pageant world as a former Miss Rodeo Mississippi. She has judged Miss Rodeo America State Pageants as well as worked with State queens in preparation for the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.
Brian was raised on a 800 acre farm/ ranch in Southern Idaho. Brian got involved in Rodeo as a semi pro bareback rider throughout the pacific northwest during his time in college. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and health. He served as a voting board member for Miss Rodeo Idaho over a 6 year period, and held positions including sponsorship director and pageant committee.
Johna has been an active member of her church and community. She has a special love for traveling, event planning, sports, and time with her family and friends.
He served six more years volunteering as a timed event coordinator for the Meridian Lions Rodeo. He has judged a number of state rodeo pageants as well as numerous smaller rodeo queen pageants. He served with the scholarship and horsemanship committee for Miss Rodeo America and provided security for many of the contestants. He currently resides with the love of his life Jennie and most recently this past February took a magical journey to Disneyland and The Price is Right. Putting Nampa, Idaho on the map with his incredible dance skills after winning a prize package including six beautiful coach purses and a brand new Mini Cooper.
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Markie Battaglia Markie Battaglia is graduate of Arizona State University and a business owner and operator residing in Southern California. She is a co-owner of a parking company with locations in Texas, New Mexico and California and the primary manager and operator of the company’s surface and building parking facilities in San Diego. In addition, Markie is an asset manager for three retail real estate developments. While attending high school and college, Markie was an active contestant in high school and college rodeo, as well as rodeo queen competitions, including being selected as 2010 Miss Rodeo California. In 2011, Markie won Horsemanship and finished as the 1st runner-up at the Miss Rodeo America pageant. During her free time, Markie serves as the Miss Rodeo California National Director and is an avid team roper, competing throughout the western United States.
MISS SILVER SPURS 2016
Madeline Munns
It wasn’t too long ago that I was in these contestants’ position competing for the title of Miss Silver Spurs. I can attest that every single hour of studying and moment in the saddle was worth it. My year as Miss Silver Spurs has been the most humbling and inspiring year of my life. The people I’ve met and experiences I’ve had are irreplaceable. I will forever cherish the friendships I’ve developed and opportunities I’ve been given. I can’t pick a favorite moment because there were so many wonderful ones. I can’t pick a favorite appearance
because each one built my character in a different way. I can’t seem to pick a favorite anything because each day was my favorite. Each day representing the Silver Spurs Rodeo was my favorite opportunity. There are many who say the American cowboy is a dying breed. As I have traveled this year it is clear to me that the western lifestyle is alive and well. I have seen the spirit of the west in the eyes of a tie down roper as he walks his horse towards the box. I have felt it in the goosebumps I experience each time I carry the American flag on horseback, and it warms my heart seeing these girls prepare for an opportunity as the next ambassador for the greatest sport on earth. To every smiling face and encouraging word along the way, I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Every rodeo queen needs a support system and my family, court, and sponsors have been my backbone. I want to say some special thank yous. Thank you first to my family for sacrificing so much to always allow me to chase my dreams. Thank you to my grandparents for being so supportive, and especially to my grandma who made the beautiful dress I wore last year as a contestant. Thank you Russell Drawdy for making me into the rider I am today. I definitely could not have won horsemanship without you and all that you taught me. Thank you Wild Florida and Bogin Munns & Munns for sponsoring my journey as Miss Silver Spurs. Thank you to Eva Snider and Sydnye
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FAREWELL FROM MADELINE Bronson for always helping pamper me for each event. And thank you Keri DeLand, Tracy Clements and every single other person who has helped me get horses for rodeos or helped me with any Queen tips and advice. I couldn’t have done it without y’all. A huge thank you to Tihler Browning and Bruce Wilson Photography for all the gorgeous pictures throughout the year. Thank you Gary Ketchum for being a such a great Big Boss. I’ve really enjoyed working with you this year.
hold so dear to my heart. Tonight is the end of my journey, but I couldn’t be more excited for the girls that are just at their beginnings. Hold on tight because this year will be the ride of your life. Thank you everyone, and happy trails.
Madeline
I’d like to thank my fantastic court as well. Riley, you are such an adorable young lady and you have so much ahead of you. I’ve loved watching you grow and be such an awesome example to young girls around you. Sarah, you are STUNNING inside and out. I always knew I could count on you and I can’t tell you enough what an amazing queen you are. I love you both, thank you for making this year so great. I’d also like to express my gratitude to Tiffany Chapman for being such an amazing director. You have always been there for me and whether it’s a quick shopping trip in between events or talking about your adorable daughter Laurel’s latest adventure, I’m so thankful for all you have done for me and taught me. Finally I’d like to thank Silver Spurs for letting me live my dream and represent this culture and rodeo that I
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JUNIOR MISS SILVER SPURS 2016
Sarah Taylor
Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.
the goal of losing over 60 pounds. Following this physical achievement, I not only became an ambassador to the sport of rodeo, but a competitor as well. The All Florida Junior Rodeo Association and now the Florida High School Rodeo Association have allowed me to live both roles in the world of Rodeo.
Throughout my year as Junior Miss Silver Spurs 2016, this scripture has always been on my mind. It all started 3 years ago, when I became the first ever Jr Miss Congeniality. The following year, I moved up in the ranking, and won 2015 Jr Miss 1st Runner Up. Then, with hours of studying, praying, speech reciting, and countless mock interviews, on June 9th, 2016, I became the queen. Junior Miss Silver Spurs.
Now, before this cowgirl rides away, I have to say my thanks to some special people. To my personal sponsors, thank you for supporting me financially the past three years. To the Silver Spurs Riding Club and Pageant Committee, thank you for keeping our traditions alive with our Rodeo. I hope I have made you all proud as your ambassador and as an individual. Tiffany Chapman, thank you for being an amazing queen coordinator. Maddie and Rylie, I love you very much. To Laura and Mark Kessler, you both have welcomed me into the rodeo queen world with open arms ever since my first pageant in 2014. Thank you for constantly and unconditionally pushing me to succeed. To the courts, Logan, Jennifer, Emma, Haylee, Ansley, and RaeLynn, you all hold a very special
Throughout my year, I have had the opportunities to attend many community events all over Osceola County, such as the MDA kids summer camp, Discover Osceola, Parades, a Pink Heels firetruck pull for breast cancer awareness, library visits, as well as school visits, all to promote our awesome Rodeo. Of course, the Silver Spurs Rodeo is the event that is closest to my heart. The past 3 years being on the court and now as a queen has opened many doors and wonderful people into my life. In 2015, I set a personal goal to better myself physically, and reached
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FAREWELL FROM SARAH ANN TAYLOR place in my heart. Thank you for some awesome memories and a great year. To my fellow queens, Maddie and Rylie. Thank you for all the laughs, hugs, and smiles this year. Rylie, I’m so excited to see what crown will be on your hat next. Maddie, I know big things are coming your way as you head to Utah for college soon. Thank you for being an amazing role model, and person. I love you both with all my heart. To Mrs Liz, my hair would most definitely not hold without your magic touch. Thank you for everything you have helped me with the past year. To Thee Courtney Clair, my best friend. Thank you for all the pep talks, laughs, and unconditional support throughout my queen journey. You are going to do big things at Nationals in Wyoming. And finally to my Mom, Dad, Nonie, and Papaw. Nonie and papaw, thank you for being my loudest fans in and out of the arena. Mom and dad, thank you both for loving me unconditionally and always supporting me and my big dreams.
worry, this is for sure not good bye. After all, I am a young woman with many many dreams. I am your Junior Miss Silver Spurs 2016. Thank you.
Sarah Ann Taylor
Now here we are, the final stretch. God has blessed me with this year in so many ways. And don’t
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LITTLE MISS SILVER SPURS 2016
Rylie Conner
Well hello there, it’s that time a year again, pageant time. That brings up more feelings than I even know how to put into words. My name is Rylie Conner I am the 10-year-old daughter of Jeff and Chellie Conner, and big sister to Levi Conner. I attend Hickory Tree Elementary as a 4th grader. I am a current honor roll student, 4H member, All Florida Rodeo member, and Central Florida rodeo member. My interest includes rodeo on my horses Baby Girl and Ginger, fishing, hunting, and catching gators.
event. At the women’s show we strutted our stuff and showed some sass. The meals on wheels event we brought the rodeo to some old timers and filled their day with joy. We also were involved in several parades and library visits. It was a great honor to carry “Old Glory” once a month at Kissimmee Sports arena. I would have to say coming down the alley for Jr Barrels, as Little Miss Silver Spurs was such a rush. Riding “The Big Blue Boot” was a dream come true. During this year I’ve met so many wonderful people and made many new friendships. There is one in particular that I’ll never forget, Lacie Stark, she truly is an inspiration, from picking out my outfits, curling my hair, and doing my makeup you are the “Big Sis” I’ve always wanted. When she says your eyebrows need work, doing them yourself is never the answer!! Nana Liz, from the beginning you have been showing me how to sit, talk, and shine, God placed you in my path to guide me through these sassy years.
I am proud to be your 2016 Little Miss Silver Spurs and keeping this Osceola County tradition alive. I had the privilege to represent the Silver Spurs Rodeo during queen week and school visits. This was an amazing week with queens from all over the country. I also attended the Osceola Meals on Wheels
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FAREWELL FROM RYLIE CONNER cause so far this has been the time of my life!!
To my sponsors Ravin Hair, B and N Tractor Mowing, Tires Plus, Sparkle with Carol, and Gator Patrol “Thank You” for always believing in me and giving me this opportunity. To the committee “Thank You” all for your hard work to keep this Osceola tradition. To my parents and grandparents y’all have shown me what true family is from following me all over Florida to countless hours in the heat. I Love Y’all! Last but not least my brother, Levi, who has probably inhaled as much hairspray as me and sat for hours just so I can look my best, I Love You more than words can say!
Love,
Rylie
To the next cowgirl ready to fill these boots….Saddle Up and Hold On Tight
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Miss Silver Spurs
Jodie Overstreet Kidd
Brittany White Kirby
2005 Kari Whaley Kent
2006 Jessica Davis Kelly
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2008 Samantha Roberts Soles
Queen Alumni
Melanie Gassert Shirley
2010 Erica Lassiter Albritton
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Tihler Browning Franey
Miss Silver Spurs - Queen Alumni
2014 Whitney Hopkins
2015 Baily Simpson
2016 Madeline Munns
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2014 Kassidy Cabot
2015 Annaliese Grissom
2016 Sarah Taylor
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Little Miss Silver Spurs
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Queen Alumni
Chloe Dierickx Wasch
Claire Dulaney Williams
Laci Whaley Langford
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Haylee Crosby
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Brighten Mick
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2015 Maci McDonald
2016 Rylie Conner
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Maddie,
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Special Thanks for other gifts donated to the pageant
GIFTS
DONATED BY
Photography/Cover Shoot
Regan King Photography
Photography - 2016 Queens Tear offs Design - 2016 Queens Tear offs
Tihler Shay Photography – Tihler Browning Franey Franny McNutt
Pageant Accountant
Beasley, Bryant + Co., CPA’s, P.A.
Judges – for their time and talents
Johna Pyron, Brian Hall, and Markie Battaglia
MSS - Scholarship Judges
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Catering for our Judge’s Dinner
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For donating your time and talents Osceola Woman Magazine, Jena Threadgill giving the contestants skills and confidence to sell ads for the pageant book.
Horsemanship – Kissimmee Sports Arena, Gary & Diane Suhl The use of their facilities for Orientation, the Clinic and the Practice. They are awesome. Horsemanship Orientation/Clinic Thanks for donating your time/talents To Coach this year’s contestants
Doug and Debbie Thompson and Mr. Electric Power
T-shirts for the Contestants Dance
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Thanks for being an awesome Events Coordinator and always helping us get things done.
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Putting on a “Marketing Bootcamp” Shooting videos, and helping us promote & represent the Silver Spurs
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For hosting our Field Day
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