Let us begin!

Hello Wyoming! It’s hard to believe that for the next year of my life I will be traveling all across the country as Miss Rodeo Wyoming! It has been a dream of mine for a long time and I am honored and excited to represent this great state that I love. Keep up with my travels here at The Wrangler throughout the next year!

Contestants after crowning!

Goofing around at Ag Appreciation Picnic!

There were eight incredibly talented girls competing for the title this summer; Bridget Seidel (Miss Cody Nite Rodeo), Maarissa Mason (Miss Teton Co. Fair and Rodeo), Kaycee Auen (Miss Wyoming Livestock Roundup), Trina Barnett (Miss Cody Stampede), Laurel Austin (Miss Laramie Jubilee Days), Christina Albertini (Miss Sweetwater Ranch Sorting Queen) and Lisanne Fear (Miss Sublette County Rodeo Queen). These ladies and I shared a long week of interviews, speeches, modeling, horsemanship, and appearances. We were judged by three very qualified judges from the surrounding states on three main categories; Appearance, Personality, and Horsemanship. Holly Kennedy, Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2013 was there everyday with us, assisting, setting patterns and being an incredible role model for us to follow. After 5 days of competition I was honored to win the following categories; speech and media interview, horsemanship, personality, most programs sold, and the title of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2014! I had an amazing week with these women and made friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!

Coronation night with Holly

 After State Fair, I was busy planning my coronation. I had a great coronation committee of 5 women who helped make my night a success; Amy and Susan Hindman, Marti Mason, Debbie Lutz, and Barbara Hubele (my wonderful mother). I want to again thank you all, you went above and beyond what I wanted and made my night a huge success! On the night of November 2nd, surrounded by friends, family and community members I was officially crowned Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2014. Words cannot describe the feeling I had when that iconic gold and jade crown was placed on my head, it is truly a moment I will never forget. 

Holly and I at MRA Fashion Show!

The Miss Rodeo America pageant was next on my itinerary. It was so cool watching 27 women competing for the title of Miss Rodeo America 2014. Holly Kennedy did such an amazing job representing our state at the pageant, from her moving speech about Wyoming, to her “Wyoming Brands” themed dress for the Gala; she was truly “Riding for the Brand”. She was chosen to receive the Sherry Smith Memorial Scholarship, which is an honor! Wyoming was very proud of Holly as she competed with class and poise. Holly, I have big shoes to fill, thank your for representing Wyoming so well!

 My first appearance will be at the National Western Stock Show. I will be around the grounds at various events… stop by and come say hi! I will be at the rodeos nightly and am very excited about Wyoming Night, Saturday Jan, 25th. I hope to see you all there. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and are enjoying a very Happy New Year! 

God Bless,
 Desiree Bridges Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2014