Miss Rodeo Oregon 2025 Mary Olney!

March Recap with Miss Rodeo Oregon
Riding into spring with gratitude, travel, and sparkle!

As the flowers begin to bloom and the rodeo season gains momentum, I’m thrilled to share a look back at a truly unforgettable March. From my own coronation celebration to traveling across the country, March was filled with milestones, memories, and meaningful moments in and out of the arena.

A Night to Remember – My Coronation Fundraiser
March began with an incredibly special evening—my official Coronation Fundraiser on March 1st! I’m so grateful to everyone who attended and supported me as I launched my year as Miss Rodeo Oregon. It was a night full of love and encouragement that I will never forget. Your support means the world and is helping pave the way for an amazing year ahead.

I also want to extend my sincere thanks to Abby, our outgoing Miss Rodeo Oregon, for a job well done during her reign. Her dedication to this role set the bar high, and I’m honored to follow in her bootsteps.

Supporting Fellow Rodeo Royalty
This month I had the privilege of attending both the Canby and Cottage Grove coronations to support the newly crowned local queens. It’s always such a joy to celebrate the beginning of their journeys and to be part of the broader sisterhood that ties all of us in rodeo royalty together. These young women are already shining bright, and I can’t wait to watch them grow in their roles.

Rodeo Houston Adventure 
One of the most exciting highlights of my month was heading down to Houston, Texas to be a part of the Cervi Championship Rodeo Pivot Team at Rodeo Houston. Spending a week immersed in such a world-class rodeo environment was absolutely thrilling. Representing Oregon on that stage, surrounded by so many talented riders and rodeo fans, was an experience I’ll always cherish. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be part of such an iconic event!

Planning, Packing, and Preparing for the Year Ahead
Behind the scenes, I’ve been hard at work planning my official Miss Rodeo Oregon appearances, both within Oregon and beyond. Every rodeo, fair, and event on the calendar brings new opportunities to share my love of the sport and the western way of life.

I’ve also officially started planning my Miss Rodeo America wardrobe, which is such a fun and exciting process! From fringe and rhinestones to custom pieces that reflect Oregon pride, I’m working on putting together a wardrobe that’s both fashionable and meaningful.

March brought forth incredible opportunities and heartfelt experiences, and it’s only the beginning of what’s sure to be a year to remember. Thank you all for being a part of this journey—I’m so proud to represent the great state of Oregon and can’t wait to see what the road ahead holds.

With gratitude,
Mary M. Olney
Miss Rodeo Oregon 2025

Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon 2025 Katie Kilcullen!

Happy spring rodeo fans!

The last month has been nothing short of a blast. To start off I competed at my OHSET meet during the day and attended Mary Olney’s (2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon) coronation in Redmond! It was a fantastic night and was a huge success. Mary did a phenomenal job and is so blessed to have great rodeo committees by her side. Rodeo truly brings the best people together.

Next, I had the pleasure of attending the Springfield Rotary annual auction Gala! It was a packed night with silent and live auctions, a dessert dash, Photo Booth, and more! I even got to bring my MTRO saddle, chaps, and rope to have on display. I was truly touched by the generosity that comes from this Rotary. The money raised that night goes to academic scholarships where they award $25,000 in total. They also assist internationally in various ways.

I received a very exciting package in the mail, my 2025 MTRO chaps made by Denise Stringfellow! They are everything that I imagined and more.

I attended the 2025 Cottage Grove Rodeo Queen courts coronation! The queen and princess are uniquely both sisters and are so kind. I cannot wait to see them on the rodeo road.

Finally, I had the pleasure of attending the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany! I reconnected with old friends and spent time with valuable sponsors. I even watched and visited the drill team that I used to be on, Mane Attraction!

With love,

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Katie Kilcullen

Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon 2025 Fallyn Plume!

This March my mom and I traveled to Redmond, OR to attend the Miss Rodeo Oregon coronation for Mary Olney. It was so successful and such an amazing experience. I really loved to see how the rodeo associations that she had been a part of, such as Sisters Rodeo, High Desert Stampede and St Paul Rodeo, showed up to support her in so many ways that night. It really showed me what a large family this becomes when rodeo queening.

March was a quieter queening month for me as I wrapped up my winter basketball season. It was nice to take this time as I’m preparing for a busy few months ahead attending several parades, coronations and rodeos! We finalized my schedule and you will see me at a lot of rodeos that haven’t seen many state titleholders, especially in Eastern Oregon. A couple upcoming events I will be attending include the Miss Rodeo Oregon Queen Clinic, Chief Joseph Days Court Coronation, Pendleton Cattle Barons and Elgin Stampede Coronation. My first parade will be the Waitsburg Parade on May 17th.

In the meantime, I will be busy working to finish the designs for my chaps, creating a flower pack and riding and preparing my horse Dixie for all the work ahead. As the weather warms up it’s a reminder of all the fun and exciting times coming up this spring and summer. I’m looking forward to sharing more about my upcoming adventures!

With Love,

Fallyn Plume
2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon

Applications for the four MRO titles are due May 1!

Thank you, Miss Rodeo Oregon Sponsors!

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Mary Olney!

Dear Oregon Rodeo Family,

I want to share some of my most recent adventures with you!

In February, I had the privilege of attending the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee, Florida. During my time there, I participated in several school and sponsor visits, which allowed me to engage with local communities and further promote the sport of rodeo. It was an enriching experience, and I am grateful for the warm reception and the opportunity to represent Oregon.

I also had the honor of attending the coronations of Katie and Fallyn. Both events were inspiring, and it was truly special to witness their dedication to the rodeo community and the roles they will play in the coming year.

I’m looking forward to my coronation fundraiser and I am extremely grateful for the support from those contributing to this event and buying tickets.

In March I will also be in Houston, where I will be working with the Cervi Pivot team during the second week of the Houston Rodeo. This is a fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to representing Oregon while being involved in the many activities and events that the Houston Rodeo offers.

Additionally, I am pleased to report that I have secured a few new sponsors for the year. These partnerships will provide invaluable support throughout my reign and further enhance my ability to represent Miss Rodeo Oregon at various events and appearances.

Lastly, I have been collaborating with Kayla to design a couple of shirts and a skirt. We are making great progress, and I am eager to showcase these pieces as part of my wardrobe this year.

Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to sharing more updates with you as the year progresses!!

Warm regards,

Mary M. Olney

Miss Rodeo Oregon 2025

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Queen Clinic!

The schedule for April 11-13 is in place, 2024 Miss Rodeo America Emma Cameron is coming, and the Clinic will be starting in a few short weeks!  Notice that we have a separate Sweetheart clinic on Saturday afternoon. We also have classes for parents on Saturday afternoon on clothing embellishments, designing autograph sheets, painting boots, hat care, and more.

On Friday afternoon, we are trying something very new.  We will host a pop-up fashion event with vendors from 2 to 8 pm.  Here’s who has signed up so far:  Rockin’ J Designs; Fencepost & Co.; Jordan McCarthy (saddle stands); Wild Kiger Western; 8 Seconds Strong; Feathers & Arrows; Fire Leather Co.; Ray Lewis of elevenprojectsllc; Essential Bodywear; Santa Fe Western Leather.  It promises to be an exciting addition to our clinic!

Mollee Gray will be there on Saturday and will shape and/or clean hats!

A special Horsemanship session will be offered for state or regional queens on Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 with Emma.  She was the Horsemanship winner and is a highly skilled teacher.  We have a few half hour sessions for anyone to consult with Emma privately.  Each of these opportunities is an added cost of $100 to clinic admission.

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Katie Kilcullen!

Hello rodeo fans! February was a busy month as Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon.

I started the month of February with a bang! I competed in my first OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Team) meet. My horse and I, who strictly have ridden western, actually competed in an English class for the first time! We absolutely loved it and placed third!

On Saturday, February second, I completed my events at my OHSET meet for the day and made my way to Corvallis, Oregon to attend the Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen Coronation. I am so happy that I was able to attend. It was a beautiful night filled with dear friends and great entertainment. They had a LIVE band there which I thought was so cool and unique. Morgan Young was crowned the 2025 Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen. I had the pleasure of watching Morgan compete for this title so it was such an amazing experience to watch her be crowned. She is one of the coolest and sweetest people I know. We have become fast friends and I cannot wait to travel the rodeo circuit this year with her. Naomi Bailey, the 2024 BCF&R queen, passed down her crown that night. However, she quickly replaced it with another. She won the title of the 2025 Clackamas County & Canby Rodeo Queen. To know Naomi is to love her, she is going to be an amazing representative for this amazing rodeo!

Next, it was finally time for MY coronation on February eighth! The night could not have had a better turn out. We were expecting to have around 150 people attending, but we actually had 200 or more! I was surrounded by so much love and support. It was truly mind altering to have a venue packet with people who care so much about me. I am extremely grateful and blessed to have such an outstanding support system. There were around 20 visiting royalty, of which some traveled six hours to attend! You may recognize the name Payton Hayda and Makaila Tolman; they both competed for this title with me in August! Both of these lovely ladies came to my coronation and were so happy for me. That is what true friendship is like and I am so incredibly blessed to have them in my life. That is one thing I love about being a rodeo queen, you make lifelong friends that are worth their weight in gold.

We had over 75 silent auction items and eight fantastic live auction items. Our dessert dash was a huge success and so was our rodeo king competition! The crowd loved this event and it made the whole night! For my speech I decided to introduce my platform for the year, “Beauty from Ashes”. In January’s newsletter I wrote about it and I encourage you to go read it if you have not yet!

To finish the evening off I had an incredible surprise presented to me. My dear friend Rick Olsen came to the front and shared the kindest words to me. He spoke about our fun experiences at the Spray Rodeo last year and even reminded me that I bought my FIRST saddle from him. Rick is a Eugene firefighter. He and Lane Professional Fire Fighters graced me with an enormous amount of generosity, a check for $1,000. I could not believe it. My jaw slammed to the floor and tears of joy came streaming from my eyes. I do not know how to express how grateful I am for their generosity. They are an amazing group of individuals who give so much to our community by keeping us safe. Thank you so incredibly much Lane Professional Fire Fighters for your generosity and service.

The following weekend I visited Pendleton, Oregon for the very first time for our Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Fallyn Plume’s coronation! The event was a grand success and truly touching. Fallyn is such an amazing young lady; she is going to do GREAT things. I enjoyed every minute of my visit from enjoying the historic Slickfork Saloon in Hamley’s Western Store, seeing the iconic roundup arena with the wooden chutes, and enjoying brunch at the oldest restaurant in Oregon, the Rainbow Cafe!

To conclude the month of February, I attended the Eugene Pro Rodeo court’s coronation. It was a wonderful night! As a resident of Eugene, this rodeo is my home-town rodeo, so this court is extremely special to me! It’s going to be a great year.

Glory be to God,

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Katie Kilcullen

New sponsor!

We are super excited to welcome Portland Water to our organization.  When we hold events such as the Miss Rodeo Oregon Clinic, we’ve tried options like renting water bottles, buying plastic water bottles, and now we have the best:  fresh spring water in 100% recyclable cans.  There’s even the option of sparkling water.  Portland Water will be available at all our events!

2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Fallyn Plume!

The 2026 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant — in conjunction with The Elgin Stampede

Thank you, Miss Rodeo Oregon Sponsors!

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Mary Olney!

Hello, Oregon Rodeo Family!

I hope this newsletter finds you all well and excited for the incredible year ahead! As January comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the amazing experiences I’ve already had as Miss Rodeo Oregon 2025. This month has been a whirlwind, filled with adventure, travel, and unforgettable memories!

One of the highlights of the month was my first out-of-state trip to Denver, Colorado, for the National Western Stock Show. It was such a thrill to return to the slopes for the Cowboy Downhill—I hadn’t skied in quite some time, but it was an absolute blast to hit the snow again with fellow rodeo queens and contestants.

Beyond the slopes, I had the honor of participating in three incredible rodeo performances. One of my favorite parts of the experience was helping the young mutton busters prepare for their big rides and then chasing them down the arena to catch them after their runs. The excitement and determination on their faces reminded me just how much rodeo means to people of all ages! Additionally, I had the privilege of assisting with the Justin Boot Giveaway, where we recognized a special honoree at each performance. It was heartwarming to be part of celebrating these amazing individuals.

One of the biggest thrills of my time in Denver was the opportunity to ride one of Cervi’s horses, Art, while carrying sponsor flags alongside several other state queens. It was such an honor to be in the arena representing our sport and its incredible supporters.

Outside of the rodeo arena, I had the chance to visit the Denver State Capitol, where we met with several Senators and listened in on their discussions. It was fascinating to witness the legislative process in action and gain a new perspective on the work that goes into shaping policies that impact us all. During my time in Denver, I also secured a couple of fabulous turquoise and silver jewelry pieces from the generous vendors in the trade shopping center. I am so grateful for their kindness and for these beautiful additions to my Live Auction coming up on March 1st!

The week in Denver flew by, and before I knew it, I was back home in Oregon, diving headfirst into coronation preparation! Things are coming together smoothly, and I am beyond grateful for my incredible support team who is helping make this event a reality. I also had an exciting fashion moment this month—Melissa McGill attended the Dallas Market and helped me select some absolutely stunning staple pieces for my year. The best part? I didn’t even have to be there in person! I’m incredibly thankful for her expertise and for the opportunity to put together a wardrobe that will help me shine throughout my reign.

While out seeking donations and sponsorship opportunities in Central Oregon, I had the honor of being asked to make an appearance at an 8-year-old’s birthday party. It was such a special experience to see the excitement and joy on their faces, and I was truly honored to be a part of their celebration. Moments like these remind me of the incredible connections we make through rodeo and the lasting impact it has on our communities.

Looking ahead, I’m thrilled to celebrate Katie and Fallyn at their upcoming coronations, and I would absolutely love to have all of you join me for mine on March 1st at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon. It will be an incredible night, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!

I hope you all had a fantastic January, and I look forward to the adventures that February will bring. Thank you for your continued support—I couldn’t do this without each and every one of you!

Until next time, ride with heart and chase your dreams!

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Katie Kilcullen!

Hello everyone! I hope you have been enjoying the new year. I myself have been staying busy and making valuable memories.

On January 11th I traveled down to Coos County for the Coos County Fair & Rodeo court’s pageant and coronation! I absolutely loved the coronation due to its uniqueness! The last half of the pageant actually took place at the beginning of the coronation. They started off with dinner then went into modeling and impromptu questions. Once that was complete the live auction took place while the judges were adding up the points to see who the next Queen and Princess would be. All of the competitors were phenomenal and had hearts of gold. In the end, Natalie Wilson was crowned the 2025 Coos County Fair & Rodeo Queen and Willow Bailey the princess. They are so deserving of this title!

A few weeks later, on January 25th, I passed down my crown as the 2024 Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Queen to Alora Wright. Being their queen last year was such an amazing opportunity. I learned SO much, got hooked on rodeo queening, and made memories that I will cherish forever. The coronation was a success and made for a great night. We also added a princess to the court! Congratulations Queen Alora and Princess Cadence Stevens! I am so proud of both of you.

To end the first month of the new year and begin the first week of February, I competed in my first OHSET (Oregon High school Equestrian Team) meet. My horse and I, who strictly have ridden western, actually competed in an English class for the first time! We absolutely loved it and placed third! With my coronation quickly approaching on February 8th, the next week was full to the brim with the last planning and organizing for the night! We have worked so hard to make for a successful, memorable, and fun event. We cannot wait to reap the benefits of all our hard work.

With gratitude,

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Katie Kilcullen

2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Fallyn Plume!

January kicked off my year as Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon and I couldn’t believe how fast and furious yet fun it was!

My coronation was just a month away, so I spent a lot of time looking for auction items for my live and silent auction. I did this through social media posts and walking from business to business in the Pendleton area. There were so many generous donations provided by businesses and local makers. My mom and I did a lot of coronation planning, such as planning the agenda, my speech and outfit and decorations.

Another exciting part of January was seeing our professional photos by Art of Aperture be shared with everyone! I received so many compliments on them and I think it really helped spread the word about us as new 2025 titleholders. I also had time to get to meet my Junior/Teen advisor, Stephanie Hedin. She has really helped me learn all the details for planning coronations and is also helping me plan all of the rodeos and events I will be attending this year.

As I get my calendar organized and events scheduled, I’m getting more and more excited about hitting the road this Spring. If there are any special events you think I should attend, just let me know! My email is fallynrodeo@gmail.com

The Elgin Stampede, Our Host Rodeo!

We are so thrilled the Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant will be held in conjunction with The Elgin Stampede!  The pageant begins on Wednesday, July 9 and concludes with a Coronation Ceremony on Sunday morning, July 13, 2025.  In addition to Fashion Show, Speeches, Horsemanship, Mock Media Interviews, Personal Interviews and Horsemanship Interviews, all contestants will experience arena time during Grand Entry at The Elgin Stampede, a parade through downtown, and a Queens Luncheon at Stampede Hall.  Despite Elgin being a small community, there are a large number of dynamic volunteers with abundant hospitality and enthusiasm.  Thank you to The Elgin Stampede!

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Clinic!

Registrations are coming in already for the annual MRO Clinic April 11 to 13!  MRA 2024 Emma Cameron will be instructing along with our crew of Kayla Vincent, Lexy Hibbs, Diana Wirth, and Beth Bahem.

Note:  Extra-special Advanced Horsemanship for State Queens or those trying out for a state queen title is from 9 to 11 am Friday with Emma.  $100 fee.  Deadline to apply is March 28.

One-on-one private coaching with Emma Friday afternoon.  Fee $100

Vendors from 2 pm to 8 pm Friday afternoon.  So far we have Rockin J Design, Fencepost & Co., Jordan McCarthy, Wild Kiger Western, 8 Seconds Strong, Feathers & Arrows, Fire Leather Co. and elevenprojectsllc (with space for more vendors).

Sweetheart Clinic with Destiny Wecks and Jessica Sayward Saturday afternoon.  Ages 4 to 8 (flexible ages)

Tips and Tricks for Parents/Advisors:  classes with instruction in clothing embellishments, boot dyeing, floral packs, autograph sheets, etc.  Saturday afternoon.

Queen Boutique with changing rooms.

Hat shaping/cleaning with Mollee Gray all day Saturday.

Check out photos of the 2024 clinic.  We offer more every year!

New Sponsor!

Thank you to Ray Lewis of elevenprojectsllc for his donation of tack boxes as pageant awards for all titleholders!  He also contributes auction items for coronations!!

Thank you, Miss Rodeo Oregon Inc. Foundation Sponsors!

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Mary Olney!

Hello, Oregon rodeo family!

My name is Mary Olney, and I am honored to introduce myself as the 2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon. Representing our great state and the professional sport of rodeo is a dream come true. Thank you for kindly welcoming me into this role. I am incredibly excited for the road that lies ahead.

This year, I look forward to traveling across Oregon and beyond, meeting the incredible people who make the sport of rodeo such a strong and enduring tradition. Whether it’s in the arena, on the road, or in the stands, I can’t wait to connect with rodeo enthusiasts, fans, and fellow competitors.

As a Lady-in-Waiting, I had the privilege of cheering on Abby as she competed at the Miss Rodeo America pageant. She did a fantastic job and represented Oregon with such grace and poise. Another cherished memory was the Lady-in-Waiting photo shoot. It was a magical day spent with Katie and Fallyn, who each bring such unique gifts to their titles. I’m honored to work alongside them this year, and I know we’ll make some incredible memories together.

Lately, my focus has been on preparing for the year ahead. I’ve been working on collecting sponsors for 2025 and organizing my coronation fundraiser, which is set for March 1st at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in the Middle Sister building. Tickets are on sale now for $25 presale or $30 at the door—I’d love for you to join me for this exciting event! Additionally, I’ve been putting together a prospective calendar and budget to ensure that 2025 will be nothing short of amazing.

In order to give you a glimpse into my life and who I am, I’ve included some photos that showcase some of my special moments. I’m so excited to share this journey with all of you, and I look forward to a fantastic year filled with memories, new friendships, and a shared love for the sport of rodeo.

Here’s to an unforgettable year!!
Warm regards,
Mary Olney
Miss Rodeo Oregon 2025

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Katie Kilcullen!

2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Fallyn Plume!

Happy New Year! My name is Fallyn Plume and I am so excited to be your 2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon!

I am a 12-year-old 7th grader from Pendleton, Oregon. I am so excited to share this eventful year with my 16-year-old palomino quarter horse, Dixie. She was a gift from my grandparents in December 2022 and is the sweetest horse I could ever ask for. She is amazing with big crowds and loves the attention. She often gets complimented on her gorgeous thick mane and has a “princess attitude”. She previously belonged to a 2023 Round-up Princess who rode her in several parades and flag carrying events. She also roped and barrel raced on her in local rodeos and jackpots. Since I’ve owned her, I’ve barrel raced on her at Pendleton Mustangers and Milton Freewater Pioneer Posse, rode in parades at Chief Joseph Days and the Pendleton Round-Up as well as in the arena during the Pendleton Round-Up with the Native American riders. I can’t wait for this journey that is ahead for both of us.

Just a couple months ago, my grandfather gifted me with a beautiful grey gelding named Whiskey. He is just 4 years old and has a very gentle manner. He was a race horse in his early years where I was able to watch him race in Phoenix, AZ. He will be my future barrel racing horse but you may see him on the rodeo trail with me this summer!

Other fun facts about me is that I am a softball and basketball player. If I were to choose, basketball is my #1 favorite sport. There’s something about the fast pace and contact that I love about this sport. I play AAU for the 8 th grade Pendleton Bucks team. I also play for softball for the 14u Oregon East travel team and my favorite position to play is short stop. I really enjoy both of these sports and couldn’t ask for better teammates and coaches.

Some of the things I am most looking forward to this year are getting to know the Miss and Teen, Mary and Katie, much better. I look up to them so much and I feel very lucky to spend this year learning the ropes with them.  I am looking forward to experiencing Oregon rodeos that I’ve never been to before. I am looking most forward to Chief Joseph Days, which is definitely my favorite Oregon rodeo so far.

Finally, I’d like to take a minute to invite you all to my coronation on February 15th at the Historic Hamley’s Slickfork Saloon in Pendleton, Oregon. It will be a fun evening of music, dancing, auction and visiting and I hope to see you all there!

2025 Miss Rodeo America Pageant Recap!

It’s difficult to summarize the events, the emotions, and the happenings of a nine-day national pageant, particularly when most of the “action” is behind the scenes and amateur photography is largely not permitted!  But what we can convey is the sense of pride in our Oregon contestant, the lovely Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby Torgerson, who gave us every reason to be proud.  The preparations she had made to compete were evident in her solid answers and her skilled presentations.  More importantly, she had given her “all” during 2024 in the many, many appearances around the state and across the country.  We are eternally grateful, Abby!!

Welcome to a new sponsor!

We are so honored to have the company founded by DJ Glenn Hadduck, “Sound Foundation Media Group”, as our newest sponsor.  DJ Glenn performed the DJ honors at many MRO coronations, the last one for 2024 JMRO Kayla Hunt in 2024.  We anticipated him being the DJ at the Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant in Canby, but he passed away shortly before the event.  He was such a private man that most of us had no knowledge of his illness.

The man who was his business partner, Michael Lauer, is continuing DJ Glenn’s legacy.  His sponsorship includes our coronations and the annual pageant.  Thank you, DJ Michael!!

New Year, New Board!

Again and again, Thank you to our generous sponsors!

2024 Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby Torgerson!

The month of October brought the 2024 Columbia River Circuit Finals! I had an absolute blast running sponsor flags, signing autographs, and helping push cows alongside my fellow state queens, Miss Rodeo Washington and Miss Rodeo Idaho! During the rodeo, the 2025 Columbia River Circuit pageant was taking place. I was able to run through elements of the pageant to help prepare me for Miss Rodeo America!

I also had my send off party in October at Pam Rutherford’s beautiful ranch. I truly cannot thank Pam enough for her kindness and hospitality. My party was incredible! I was able to showcase three of the outfits I will be wearing during the Miss Rodeo America pageant! I truly cannot believe I will be stepping on that stage in less than a month!

Gratefully,

Abby Torgerson

2024 Miss Rodeo Oregon

2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Hallie Haslebacher!

As we near the end of my year as your 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon, I am enjoying every last moment under this very special crown. October was a bittersweet month. I had a lot of fun, but it brought me to my last rodeo of the year, when I attended the 2024 Columbia River Circuit Finals and Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby Torgerson’s Sendoff party!

My last rodeo as your 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon took me to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, where I was able to attend two nights of action packed rodeo where the best of the best In the Columbia River Circuit battled for a chance to compete at the NFR open! Each night before the rodeo I was happy to sign autograph sheets while talking and laughing with my beautiful sash sisters.

While I was in Redmond, I was blessed to volunteer at my very last Rascal Rodeo of the year!  Working with Rascal Rodeo is always a highlight for me; I enjoy helping in any capacity they need, meeting new people, and seeing familiar faces. One of the participants I’ve had the pleasure of seeing at every Rascal Rodeo this year, absolutely blessed my heart by bringing me a copy of a group picture she had taken with me and other queens at a previous rodeo.

My weekend ended at Abby’s sendoff party. Wow, what a great party. Having Abby as my Miss this year has been such an adventure. When we started the year, I could never have imagined how much I would come to look up to her, and value our year together. Abby has been an outstanding mentor and friend. I can genuinely tell you she is one of the best people I know! I am incredibly grateful for her; she made my year so fun and special. I can’t wait to see her rock the judges’ socks off at America!

2024 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Kayla Hunt!

October was a slower month for me, but I did attend the Columbia River Circut Finals in Redmond where I got to volunteer at the last Rascal Rodeo of my time!  I attended the modeling and speech part of the Columbia River Circuit Finals Pageant.

My next event was Abby’s sendoff party at the very gorgeous property in Sisters. Pam Rutherford, thank you for being such a wonderful hostess.

New Board Member!

Congratulations to 2019 Miss Rodeo Oregon Taylor Ann Walgamott on her appointment to the Executive Board as Vice President.  Taylor is an attorney and has been active in the organization as the Scholarship Committee chairperson and the creator of the Make Your Mark Past Titleholder Award.  Her primary responsibility will be the planning of the 2026 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant.  Welcome, Taylor!!

Elected to the Board effective January 2025

Miss Rodeo Oregon 2007 Jennifer Tickner was elected Secretary at the last General Membership meeting.  Jen works part time for Legacy Silverton Medical Center as a Business Analyst in the surgery department. She is currently Co-chair for the Queen and Court Committee of the St. Paul Rodeo and has been an active member of the Education and Programs Committee of MROIF.  We are thrilled to welcome Jen to the board!
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Miss Rodeo Oregon Scholarship Calendar Sales End November 30!

Link to the Miss Rodeo Oregon Store for calendar purchase:

Store – Miss Rodeo Oregon

All proceeds completely benefit the Scholarship Program.  We are ONLY selling calendars via presale and no orders will be taken past November 30.  The 2025 titleholders have a friendly competition going and you can designate one of them when you order your calendars.  Take a look at some of the marvelous photos in the 2025 calendar presented by fans and voted on by all of you!

Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

If you would like to preorder your roses to be presented to Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby Torgerson in Las Vegas during the MRA Pageant in less than a month’s time, simply follow the link below!  The “writers” appreciate your preorders as it does get quite busy around South Point during pageant. One of the committee’s sweet volunteers lovingly hand writes each message, so orders made ahead of time are so helpful & very much appreciated

Order here

https://foundation.missrodeoamerica.com/p/foundation/roses

Thank you, sponsors!

Nominations are now open for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024!

Use this link for the nomination form:  Untitled form – Google Forms

Save the date for our 2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Clinic!

It’s April 11-13, 2025, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras!

Miss Rodeo Oregon 2024 Abby Torgerson!

Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon 2024 Hallie Haslebacher!

With the last month of my summer run coming to an end I spent my August at the Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Pageant and the Canby Rodeo!

Competing for the title of 2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon we had four contestants, Jayden Perin, Kaitie Kilcullen, Paytyn Hayda, and Makaila Tolman. All of these girls did amazing in every way.  They put everything into the pageant and it showed! During the four-day long pageant the girls had to go through personal interviews, horsemanship interviews, three horsemanship patterns, written test, mock media interviews, speeches and modeling. I am so proud of these girls and everything they put into that week. I am happy to announce your 2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Katie Kilcullen!

To learn more about Katie, go check out the Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Facebook and or Instagram page to meet the 2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon.

As some of you may know, the Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo hosts our pageant! I got to attend three nights of the Canby Rodeo where I got to watch some of the best of the best compete! I also got to sign autographs and walk around the fair and check out all of the 4-H kids’ hard work!

I’m sad to see the summer run come to an end but don’t think I’m done yet, I still have a few more things up my sleeve!

Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon 2024 Kayla Hunt!

My month started off with the Benton County Fair and Rodeo where I had the opportunity to help push cows during the rodeo for the first time. It’s a opportunity I was grateful for.

Signed and sealed!

We weren’t going to let these three get away until they had signed on the dotted line!  It made for a very long day but contracts were signed, handbooks given out, and now our 2025 titleholders are arranging dates and locations for coronations and writing their thank-you notes.

There are dozens of pageant photos on this website under “2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant” so check them out!

A Glimpse into 2025!

PC:  Jeff Wong

Third-quarter Membership Meeting

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 23 at 7:00 pm for this important meeting at which time nominations will be received for the following positions:

1.  President

2.  Secretary

3.  Public Relations Director (formerly known as 2nd VP)

If there are any questions regarding job responsibilities, contact us via Messenger or send an email to missrodeooregonincfoundation@gmail.com.  We would love to have you join the board if you’re a constructive person looking optimistically to the future of this organization!

Thank you, sponsors!

2024 Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby Torgerson!

2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Hallie Haslebacher

With the end of July that means there is only one more summer rodeo for my time as Miss TeenRodeo Oregon! My July has been jam packed full of amazing memories!

I started off my month going straight into Cowboy Christmas! Night one you could find me in Molalla for the Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo where I did run ins, barrel truck, throwing swag and even competed in the donkey races with Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby. I’m proud to say we took second place! Night two I was at St. Paul for opening night! I am very grateful for good friends who lend me horses when Roo is out of the running like the Brownells who let me borrow my second horse of the week. Night three brought me to Eugene for the Eugene Pro Rodeo where I got to ride yet another amazing horse and make even more unforgettable memories. For the Fourth of July I traveled back to St. Paul for the parade, luncheon, and two action packed performances. Cowboy Christmas brought me so many amazing memories and I am so grateful for my friends Alexis Ditchen, Brownell Family, Jasmine Capri, and Jessica Sayward for letting me borrow their four-legged friends!

The very next weekend I was off to Philomath for the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo for three nights of fantastic rodeo action! I was able to push cows, do run-ins, ride in the barrel truck, sign autographs and even compete in donkey races for the second time! Thank you, Queen Katie, for letting me tag along on your big week. I had so much fun!

For the final rodeo of July, I attended the 78th Annual Chief Joseph Days where I got to be in the famous serpentine, do run-ins, sign autographs, join a queen’s luncheon, and participate in a parade. Along with my queening duties, I got to hang out with my fellow sash sisters going to events that Destiny Wecks planned which included a tram ride up a mountain, hiking, mini golfing, go karting and shopping in downtown Joseph! Thank you to the Wecks family for hosting me and making the week unforgettable!

Bring on the last rodeo of summer! Can’t wait for all the fall rodeo action!

With love your,
2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon
Hallie Haslebacher

2024 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Kayla Hunt!

What a exciting month July has been for me.

It started off in Molalla where there was a unique start of the rodeo with so many wonderful groups like Baca doing a ride through with the local fire department celebrating a milestone for the community.  On my next stop was Saint Paul where the parade was a must see by all the community members celebrating its own history, to a great queens luncheon, to some exciting air fly by to the largest grand entry of queens I have been to yet.

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant!

Miss Rodeo Oregon Inc. Foundation Sponsors, thank you!

2024 Miss Rodeo Oregon Abby Torgerson!

Summer has officially hit, which means it must be June and the start of the summer run!

I started June with an adventure to Idaho for a photoshoot with the one and only Art of Aperture. I am so excited to get these photos back and share them with all of you. After my photoshoot, I headed to Union for the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. We started the day with a queen’s luncheon, parade, and a performance! I had the pleasure of riding ‘Gus’ during my time in Union. After Union, I hit the road to make it to Sisters in time for the parade and the last three performances. I had the opportunity to help fly sponsors flags and push cows while in Sisters. Did I mention this all happened in the span of four days?! What a weekend!

My next stop was the Crooked River Roundup. I started the week off with an autograph signing with Queen Mary and a cattle drive through downtown Prineville! Miss Rodeo America, Emma, was in attendance, so it was extra special catching up with her and hearing about her travels. The rest of the week brought three rodeo performances, a queen luncheon, and a parade! This was my very first time attending the Crooked River Roundup and I was blown away by the committee’s kindness and hospitality I was shown.

My final stop in June was the Reno Rodeo! During the performances of the rodeo, my fellow state queens and I had the opportunity to help with the mutton busting and interview the round winners and champions. I had the opportunity to interview 4x world champion Hailey Kinsel and the #1 man in the bull riding, Creek Young! I am super thankful for the opportunity to grow and learn from the media interviews. In our free time, we visited Virginia City and had a little leather making class with a local Reno leather worker.

I am gearing up for Cowboy Christmas and a very busy July! Stay tuned for my July travels.

Gratefully,

Abby Torgerson

2024 Miss Rodeo Oregon

2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Hallie Haslebacher!

Sisters Rodeo, Crooked River Round-Up, and a photoshoot! The first month of summer is in the books and I’m sad to see it go!

I started off my month at Sisters, Oregon for the one and only Sisters Rodeo. I started the weekend off on Friday by attending the queens luncheon held at the Ski Inn and Tap House and then I was off to my first performance of the weekend! On Saturday I rode in the parade and participated in two more run-ins ending the absolute blast of a rodeo! I had so much fun and I cannot thank the Sisters Rodeo board enough for making all of us feel so welcome and appreciated!

Then I went off to Prineville for the Crooked River Round-Up. I had the honor of carrying the Crooked River Roundup flag in a well-orchestrated serpentine and then I joined my fellow queens in a grand entry run in. Signing autographs in the stands brought a smile to my face because there were so many excited kiddos in the crowds, lots of future rodeo queens! The parade on Saturday was also such an amazing experience seeing the community come together to support this rodeo! It was an honor to meet and hang out with Miss Rodeo America Emma Cameron. I enjoyed her sense of humor and watching her professionally interact with everyone she came in contact with.  Crooked River Roundup was a win!

To finish off my month I had the privilege of having a photoshoot with Amy Winsor Photography, and let’s just say the pictures do not disappoint! If you are looking for a photographer, Amy is the way to go! She is an absolute joy and such an amazing person you will not be disappointed!

Now we are headed into Cowboy Christmas! Will I see you at the Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo, Eugene Pro Rodeo, or the one and only St. Paul Rodeo?

With love your,
2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon
Hallie Haslebacher

2024 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Kayla Hunt!

The month of June started off with a long drive down to Sisters for the queens luncheon and four rodeo performances where I was able to get JJ to sign the back of my chaps, and a fun parade. The grounds were very beautiful with the mountains in the background.

Meet a new Sponsor, Sparks Leather!

Steve Park has been flying a wee bit under our radar.  He has produced multiple leather items for titleholders, and they were always notable for their quality of workmanship.  We are absolutely thrilled that he has come on board because Sparks Leather will sponsor a signature briefcase for 2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon!

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Contestants!

Miss Rodeo Alaska!

Also attending the Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant is 2024 Miss Rodeo Alaska Codi Clemmons.  One of the requirements for earning her title is to compete in another state’s pageant.  We welcome Codi to our pageant!!

2025 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Contestants!

2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Contestants!

Meet a new sponsor, the Human Bean of Hermiston!

Thank you also to the Human Bean of Hermiston for their sponsorship!  (Hint: in addition to being a sponsor, they are providing coffee cards at the Pageant Parent Social!!)

2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant Raffle

All contestants are selling raffle tickets!  Priced at only $5 each, they are having no difficulty selling tickets because of the high quality of all the items.  The drawing for these eight items will be held during the Fashion Show on August 17!

Thank you, Miss Rodeo Oregon Inc. Foundation Sponsors!!

Thank you once again to our sponsors!

If you and your business are interested in becoming a sponsor, please refer to the Sponsorship Prospectus on our website and look at the benefits for each level of sponsorship!