Carrying the American flag at the Columbia River Circuit Finals. It always means the world to me when I am allowed to present the colors of our great nation!

I cannot believe my first month as Miss Rodeo Oregon is already over, but time sure flies when you are having fun (and are extremely busy)! I loved being able to attend all the performances at the Columbia River Circuit Finals. Jessi Cornforth (2018 MRO) and I had the honor of carrying the American Flag at the Friday night performance. Cheering on our Oregon cowboys and cowgirls was so fun, and I’m so fortunate to call some of them past college rodeo teammates and friends. I was also invited to attend the Committee Meeting with Miss Wilderness Circuit, Jayna Scadden. I got to hear first hand of the hard work and effort that all of our PRCA Rodeo Committees put into making our Circuit the best it can be for our contestants and communities.

I then was able to attend the 2019 Milton Freewater Pioneer Posse Annual Meeting and Coronation! It was such an amazing experience being back where I held my first title, and see my grandpa Wayne Skramstad be inducted into the Hall of Fame. This organization has built the foundation for my rodeo career, both queen and contestant! I cannot wait to see the impact that Queen Kylee and Princess Alexis make as they represent this year.

The next morning I flew out to Denver, Colorado for the National Western Stock Show. I was there for three action- packed days and several rodeo performances! I got to carry flags for two of the rodeo performances on the Cervi Championship Rodeo Company horses, Miami and Magic. I was not ready to go back to school, and wish I could have stayed there for the rest of the rodeo! The NWSS hospitality is absolutely amazing.

The rest of the month was dedicated to preparing for my formal Coronation Gala and Fundraiser. I have received so much support from my local businesses and am so grateful for each and every one of them. Thank you so much to Basel Cellars Winery, Humbert Asphalt, Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Bobbie and Virginia Conner, Pendleton Round Up and Happy Canyon, Richartz Brothers, and a special thank you to Noble Panels and Gates Inc, Wildhorse Resort and Casino, and Pendleton Hat Company!

What a month! I kicked off the New Year with my first event as the official Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon 2019, which was the 2018 Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo in Yakima.  I had an amazing time making new friends, helping some special needs cowboys and cowgirls get their rodeo on at the Rascal Rodeo, something I love to do.  I also helped raise money to stomp domestic violence, by selling purple feathers to those in attendance. It was a great weekend where I was able to watch some of the best rodeo athletes around compete in one of the toughest sports around.  It was also a special time because it was the very final performance for Rowdy Barry and Ryan Wilson, who took off their cleats one final time as they head into retirement.

I also helped crown the incoming Milton Freewater Pioneer Posse Court at their coronation. It was a special night filled with a lot of wonderful people.

Next, was the 2019 Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo Court coronation. There, I met new friends and saw some familiar faces, and of course I got to watch the next generation of young women taking on the task of representing the great sport of rodeo as well as their awesome county.

Currently, I am getting ready for Taylor's upcoming coronation for Miss Rodeo Oregon, which will kick off the month of February! In between the events I've been attending, I've been gaining some exciting new sponsorships and donation items for my coronation coming up February 23rd! I'm really looking forward to it, as it should be a fun night. Hope to see you guys there!

A special thank you goes out to Noble Panels as they join my sponsorship team. I greatly appreciate your support!

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