2010 Miss Rodeo Oregon Ashley Zeigler

Ashley and her Bob Roy Custom Saddle

Ashley and her family

Roseburg, Oregon is where Ashley Marie Zeigler calls home. She is the daughter of Barry and Debbie Zeigler, and the older sister of Cuyler Zeigler. Ashley is the 2005 graduate of Roseburg High School where she was active in the Oregon High School Rodeo Association, cheerleading, 4-H, Link Crew, and church. She is currently a Senior at Northwest Christian University majoring in Psychology. Ashley Marie got the chance to live out her dream of being a rodeo queen early in life, winning her first crown, Douglas County Jr. Rodeo Queen, at the tender age of 13. This was her first taste of the rodeo world. Six more titles followed after that. Along with having a love for the western way of life, she is active in the program "Bounce: Mental Health Support and Education", which she founded in her senior year of college. Rodeo has always been a huge part of Ashley life. Being Miss Rodeo Oregon give her the chance to represent the state she loves and the sport of rodeo.

Press Party

2010 Miss Rodeo Oregon - Ashley Zeigler

1st Runner-Up - Jamie Andrews

2nd Runner-Up - Alyssa Haines

3rd Runner-Up - Shalaina Joiner

Sprit Award - Cassie Sanders

Highest Written Test Score - Eliza Broehl

President's Sales Achievement Award - Teri Rush

Photogenic - Alyssa Haines

Speech - Alyssa Hanies

Congeniality - Lindsey Boyle

Horsemanship - Alyssa Haines

Appearance - Ashley Zeigler

Personality - Jamie Andrews

Knowledge - Jamie Andrews

Coronation

Fashion Show & MROP Luncheon

Wednesday morning got under way with the Fashion Show. The contestants, Miss Rodeo Oregon Jackie and Miss Rodeo Nevada Andrea worked hard on learning their Surfin’ USA dance routine. If you were unable to be there, you missed a great dance. After the dance the contestants were rushed off stage to change in to their formal western gowns. In these gowns they modeled, gave their speeches and answered three impromptu questions. These beautiful gowns ranged in color of light blues to black. The second part of the Fashion Show was the Scholarship Auction. Each contestant was asked to bring an item to be auctioned off. They brought items like necklaces, bottles of wine, custom “Barbie” rodeo queens and handmade quilts. I would like to say a huge thank you to my supports; Stephanie Hedin – Fashion Show Director, St. Paul Elementary School, Annie Bishop – Dance Teacher, Flash for coming at the last moment to help with the sound system and all the other supports that helped make this portion of the pageant the success it was!!



The last judged event was the MROP luncheon with its theme of Tough Enough to Wear Pink. At this event the contestants had a mock tv interview with Fox 12’s Kimberly Maus. On the car ride from St. Paul to the Yamhill Grill the contestants received their speech topic. This topic followed how PRCA and its partners give back to those in need. The contestants had to answer questions on the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. The contestants did a wonderful job and entertained the crowd. A special thanks goes to Yamhill Grill, Kimberly Maus, Nichole Andrews, Debbie Brownell , Diane Overstreet and Lynn Haynes.

St. Paul Rodeo & the PBR

At the PBR Tuesday night the contestants rode in grand entry and were judged on their queen wave and how well their horse behaved. St. Paul is known for having booms during the “bombs bursting in air” part of our national anthem. Overall all the horses stood still. After grand entry the contestants were asked to help the trick riders with their performance.

Interview Time

Following Horsemanship our contestants went back to the hotel to have a relaxing lunch with MTRO Stephanie and JMRO Nicole. As requested by the contestants I will not post a picture of them in their curlers and relaxing clothing. After lunch the contestants competed in personal interviews. The contestants interview with one judge at a time for a 10 minute interview. This allows our judges to get know the contestant better. Right after personal interviews, the contestants returned for horsemanship interviews. This interview tested the contestant’s knowledge on the sports of rodeo and equine knowledge. Unlike the personal interview, this interview is conducted as a panel interview.

Lindsey Boyle, Teri Rush and Jamie Andrews

Alyssa Haines, Eliza Broehl & Shalaina Joiner



Group 1 ran away before I could get their picture :0)

Horsemanship kicked off with our contestants riding a free-style pattern of their choice on their horse. The goal of this portion is for the contestants show off their best riding skills and what their horse can do. Besides the normal mistakes, part 1 of horsemanship was a tough judge for our judges. Jackie lead the ladies on a flag serpentine and then each contestant did an individual flag run. Part 2 of horsemanship proved to be just as tough as part 1. The contestants rode their draw horses to a set pattern that Jackie set for them. Speaking with each contestant, they felt confident with how their own horse and draw horse performed. What a great way to start off the day!

Contestants with 09 MRO Jackie & 09 MRN Andrea

Jamie Andrews


Shalaina Joiner

Banker's Cup Breakfast

Tuesday morning kicked off with breakfast at the Banker’s Cup in St. Paul. Thanks to Kelly and her crew for providing drinks and muffins for our contestants, judges and chaperones! This was an opportunity for the girls to relax before horsemanship. At breakfast we drew draw horses, but there was a twist. The contestants did not know what horse they were riding until the draw horse part of horsemanship.

St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame BBQ

Following Orientation our contestants said good bye to their parents until Wednesday evening. As soon as the room was quite the contestants were handed their written test and the pageant began. Also that evening the St. Paul Rodeo Association invited the contestants and MRO members to the Hall of Fame BBQ . This was not your average BBQ of hot dogs and hamburgers. Oh no, you received a slab of meat that was as large as your plate! But before dinner the contestants carried live auction items throughout the crowd. This event was un-judged, but the ladies were encouraged to show off their personalities to get the crowd bidding on their item. Below are a few photos from the auction.

Lindsey Boyle

Ashley Zeigler

Alyssa Haines

Here are more photos from Pageant Orientation……..

Jamie Andrews

Teri Rush

Linsey Boyle

Alyssa Haines

Eliza Broehl

More Photos comming soon!

Computers are a wonderful invention except when they have developed a mind of their own. There are plenty of pictures to be posted to this blog and I am working to resolve this problem. Please check back later this evening!

It's here, it's here!!!

Yesterday afternoon the 2010 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant kicked off. Our contestants each received their official banners from 2009 Miss Rodeo Oregon – Jackie Gibson. Following pageant orientation the contestants completed their written test. The test is filled with Oregon rodeo questions, horsemanship and PRCA rodeo knowledge. While the test does not count towards the title of Miss Rodeo Oregon, the contestant scoring the highest test score will be give an award.

Shalaina Joiner

Ashley Zeigler


Cassie Sanders

Photo from Pre-Pageant Orientation

2010 Miss Rodeo Oregon Contestants, 2008 Miss Rodeo Oregon - Nichole Andrews,

2009 JMRO Nicole and 2009 MTRO Stephanie.

We're up and running!

Howdy everyone!

The 2010 Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant blog is up and running. Over the course of the pageant I'll update our blog with information, pitctures and insite from our Contestants.

Speaking of contestants we have 9 from all across our great state. On the pageant home page you can check out their photos, bios and why they would like to be Miss Rodeo Oregon. You can also find the pageant schedule and an event ticket order form.



On Saturday May 30th the girls and their parents gathered at our host hotel; Shilo Inn in Newberg for Pre-Pageant Orientation. The Andrews' Family and Columbia County Rodeo Court provided a tasty lunch of Oriental Chicken Salad. Yummy!! 2008 Miss Rodeo Oregon Nichole Andrews shared tips on how to prepare for the MRO pageant, what to expect during your reign and high lights from the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. If you don't remember, Nichole finished 6th overall, got 4th place in scrapbook and won the Western Region Scholarship. Way to go Nichole! After a few hours of information being poured in to our contestants it was time to bid farewell until June 29th.


I hope that you mark your calendar to join us during the pageant to watch the hard work our contestants have been working on to achieve their dream. One of my favorite sayings:

"Love never fails;
Character never quits;
and with patience and persistence;
dreams do come true."
Peter Maravich

Good Luck Contestants!

Danielle