National Western Stock Show!

Wyoming, North Dakota, California, America and Kansas on the Wagon at NWSS

What a crazy couple of weeks I have had. My year started on January 1^st and boy has it already been amazing! My first official trip was to the WESA and the National Western Stock Show. Laurie Thoman and I spend the first few days shopping till we dropped, literally. I had the opportunity to meet and work with some of the amazing sponsors that Miss Rodeo Wyoming and Miss Rodeo America get to work with. From Bailey Hats and Cripple Creek, to Shackleford Sales and Twisted X Boots, I really have some incredible sponsors! I will be wearing some wonderful new apparel from them; I cannot wait to share them with you all. Market was also where I ran into the commissioners of Cheyenne Frontier Days. These men gave me insight on what to expect this year in Cheyenne. I can’t say much, but I will be a busy girl while I’m there; I cannot wait!

Cheyenne Frontier Days Commisioners

After all that shopping, I found myself at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo. 10 days of non-stop rodeo fun! I got to see a lot of the other state queens throughout the time I was there. Miss Rodeo America, Colorado, North Dakota and myself were there the whole time, for every rodeo performance! But it seemed that every performance was different and fun! Cervi Championship Rodeo provided us with horses to pack sponsor flags for the rodeo. I rode a few different guys, but my main mount was a great little horse named Yuma. By the last performance, he and I both were tired, but still loving every moment of our time together.

Codi Miller, Miss Rodeo North Dakota and myself! I rode Scott all week!

Throughout the week, the girls and I had appearances at different events on the NWSS grounds. My favorite was the Grand Champion Market Beef selection and events that followed. Did you know that every year, the Brown Palace (a hotel in downtown Denver) displays the Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef in the lobby? I was so excited to be a part of this tradition. 

Mrs. Janice Shakleford and my new Cripple Creek fur!

Another event that I was honored to attend was the Citizens of the West Dinner. Miss Rodeo America, Colorado and myself were hostesses for the evening. The night was to honor a person who embodies the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer and perpetuates the West’s agricultural heritage and ideals. This year’s honoree was Mr. Fred Hamilton. Hamilton is a pioneer in the oil and gas business, philanthropist and advocate for the arts. Meeting and getting to know this man was such an honor. I also had the privilege to accompany and visit with Mr. Alan K. Simpson. Simpson is a politician who served from 1979 to 1997 as a United States Senator from Wyoming and is a member of the Republican Party.  It was an honor to be in attendance with so many influential people who have done so much for our agricultural community and our country!

Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn (parents of Kim Kuhn, MRW 2012) and myself!

When I arrived home I was very excited to receive my new pickup from Wolfs Dodge in Jackson. Brad Wolf is a new sponsor but is very excited about a new relationship with Miss Rodeo Wyoming. I am now riding in style in my 2014 Ram 2500! Let me tell you, this pickup has EVERYTHING! From a sun roof, to automatic sensored brights, its like driving a futuristic space shuttle! I am beyond blessed to have a sponsor like him! 

My next trips are to the Black Hills Stock show, Winter Western in Gillette then Florida! 

Till next time Wyoming,

God Bless!

Desiree Bridges

Meer Miranda, my new Ram 2500 pickup!! I cant wait to drive her all around our great state!!