The Oregon Queen–May 2019

May 16, 2019 Off By Lois Forester

Taylor Ann Skramstad, 2019 Miss Rodeo Oregon!

April was a month full of learning! We started off the month with our annual Miss Rodeo Oregon Clinic and our main clinician Keri Sheffield! We learned and practiced many of the skills necessary to be outstanding representatives for the sport of rodeo. For me especially it was early mornings, full days of learning and late nights for my homework.

I was also able to carry the American flag and help where needed. Rodeo Jeopardy was a fun way for us to practice our rodeo knowledge, and I got to use the color pairing section to help me figure out some colors for my Miss Rodeo America wardrobe. Also can’t forget to mention the food was absolutely amazing!

I spent the middle of the month catching up on homework and preparing for the busy summer months ahead. I’m so excited to unveil all of my planning and custom pieces at the Portland Rose Parade in the beginning of June!

To conclude the month, I was able to attend the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Queens Coronation, which was a lovely event! Their court got to model their wardrobe pieces throughout the night, and we were blessed with stories from the 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989, 1999, and 2009 courts! I was also surprised with a sponsorship from the Chief Joseph Days Board of Directors, and am so thankful for that!

Cheerfully--Taylor Ann Skramstad

Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon Meredith Moore!

April wasn’t as busy as March, but it sure was a great month! We kicked things off with the Miss Rodeo Oregon clinic in Madras. It was an amazing weekend filled with a lot of information and tools passed down by former Miss Rodeo America Keri Sheffield, the beautiful former Miss Rodeo Oregon Kayla Vincent and MRO board members. The things learned during the three day clinic were things that were valuable for not only those wanting to pursue a title, but for successful networking, public relations and communications.

There was a good turnout and I met some wonderful new friends and learned things that I will use in everyday life.

I was able to visit a Lutheran school in The Dalles, where I was able to teach another Ag in the Classroom class. I have come to really enjoy visiting the kids in classrooms. The students have been so welcoming, inquisitive and it’s been an amazing experience. I love sharing the world of agriculture with these kids, who might not otherwise learn anything about where their food comes from and how agriculture keeps the world turning....

Until next month!

Meredith Moore

Rowdy Israel, 2019 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon!

April started off with a bang! Getting to attend and be a part of the Miss Rodeo Oregon Clinic was a true pleasure. With the head clinician being Keri Sheffield, we learned a lot and had some great leadership throughout the event in Madras Oregon. Keri was the 2018 Miss Rodeo America and 2017 Miss Rodeo Florida. The MRO board once again put on a great successful clinic and if you didn’t get to attend this year, make sure and sign up for next years clinic. You don’t want to miss it!

April has been prep and prepare time before the season of travel officially kicks off. I worked with my sponsor Toolin Turquoise Leather Co. on my tack set and saddle pad from Best Ever Saddle Pads for a unique cactus look to go with my cactus chaps. I also got together with my sponsor Tani Wenger Photography for a photo shoot to get autograph sheets and I have been working with my sponsor E & R Graphic Designs for the trailer graphics that are coming to showcase all of my sponsors.

I got to enjoy Easter with my Wilkinson Creations family and my mom. Meeting up at the Pineville Leather Show with my sponsor Painted Hills Custom Leather was another April highlight. All visiting royalty got to visit with the vendors and sign some autographs. Looking forward to May because there are some more fun events on my schedule!

Thank you to my sponsors big and small! I couldn’t do this without you all!

Rowdy Israel, 2019 JMRO