Compete for the Miss Rodeo America Crown
To compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America, a contestant must win her state competition and carry her state title into the national competition. Additionally, she must meet the contestant eligibility rules and regulations as set forth by the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.
The rewards for competing in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant are numerous. In addition to the many gifts and awards presented to contestants from gracious sponsors, young women are given the opportunity to garner one of the richest experiences of their lives and at the same time create solid foundations for their future endeavors. Financial assistance to further their educations is available through MRA scholarship awards. Miss Rodeo America is awarded a myriad of prizes, including a $10,000 educational scholarship, a wardrobe of Wrangler jeans and shirts, Justin Boots, Bailey Hats, riding equipment and accessories...just to name a few.
Lifelong friendships are made and many doors are opened to all contestants as well as the young lady selected to wear the coveted title of Miss Rodeo America. All become part of a great legacy...and part of history...yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
THE NATIONAL COMPETITION
During the week-long competition at the end of the year, the state rodeo queen contestants are judged equally in four categories: appearance, personality, horsemanship and knowledge & presentation. The scores from a contestant's public speaking ability, photogenic judging, interviews, extemporaneous questions, introductions, and fashion show presentation are included in the scoring process.
The HORSEMANSHIP COMPETITION is a vital part of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Miss Rodeo America is introduced during professional rodeo performances, rides horseback in parades and makes countless other appearances where she is expected to ride an American Quarter Horse. During the competition, contestants draw for the horses they will compete on in each of the two rounds of horsemanship competition. These horses belong to Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Stock Contractors and so are unfamiliar to the contestants. They then perform one of the three set horsemanship patterns and one freestyle pattern.
In the APPEARANCE CATEGORY, contestants should be aware of what is fashionable western dress and be knowledgeable on current trends in the western wear industry. Other considerations are attractiveness and grooming—to include neatness and cleanliness in every detail. Meticulous care in general grooming is essential for a young lady to be considered for the title of Miss Rodeo America.
Intelligence and good common sense is a big factor in the PERSONALITY DIVISION. Education and conversational ability in professional rodeo current events and other areas is vital, with special emphasis on grammar and enunciation. A contestant should radiate self confidence, showing maturity, high moral standards, sincerity and integrity. Miss Rodeo America pageant contestants should have the ability to project personality, whether it be from horseback in an arena, on television, or before an audience. Also considered are sense of humor, showmanship, ambition, desire, enthusiasm and a happy outlook on life.
CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY
Each contestant in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant shall, on the date of competition and final selection of Miss Rodeo America:
a) have obtained the age of 19 years and shall not have obtained the age of 26 years by December 31, of the competition year--the same to be evidenced by her birth certificate presented before competition;
b) not have been previously married and/or pregnant;
c) be a resident of the state she represents;
d) not have been a prior contestant and/or competed in a Miss Rodeo America Pageant;
e) not be a state title holder of any other national pageant in the year of competition;
f) have executed all consents and/or waivers of liability presented as conditions precedents to competition;
g) have been certified by the designated agent of the state as the representative thereof; and
h) abide by all rules and regulations of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.
If you're interested in competing for the crown of Miss Rodeo America, please go to the State Organizations page for the name and number of the person you need to talk to. Even for the competitors who don't win out, the experience is invaluable and rewarding. Good luck!
For an idea of what a pageant events schedule is like, look over what's posted for the Miss Rodeo America pageant. Many state organizations also have websites that provide a glimpse into what state-level pageant competition is all about.
For advice on preparing yourself for competition, check the Rodeo Queen Clinics page for upcoming instructional clinics.
Become a Member and Volunteer
The Miss Rodeo America Organization is made up of more than 100 volunteers who believe in the value of the program and who wish to see the pageant experience continue to grow and improve for future contestants. Aside from the Executive Director and an Office Manager, the planning and execution of the pageant and other organizational activities is done solely by passionate volunteers. Former contestants and Miss Rodeo America titleholders play a vital role in this process.
Pageant events are conducted by these dedicated volunteers as they plan, execute and communicate with their respective committees. All members interested in serving at the national pageant are welcome to contact the office about joining committees. A special group has been formed called the National Advisory Council. General members can apply to be considered for the National Advisory Council. Contact the MRA office for an application. The National Advisory Council is limited to 50 members that are approved yearly by the MRAI Executive Board.
National Directors serve as the liasion between the state and the Miss Rodeo America Business Office. They help guide their state titleholder with scheduling appearances, preparing for the MRA Pageant and much more.
Take a look at the state organizations page and contact your National Director if you are interested in helping at the state level. If your state doens't have a director and you are interesting in developing a pageant, please contact the MRA Office. To join the Miss Rodeo America organization as a General Member, Alumni Member or Ambassador, please use the online membership form or send an email to the MRA business office to receive additional information. All members are issued a membership card. Yearly memberships are based on a calendar year.
