The deadline for applications for the Miss Rodeo California and Teen Miss Rodeo California is quickly approaching. Applications must be postmarked by July 26, 2013. Please visit the Miss Rodeo California website to learn more about this wonderful organization and to learn more about the rules/regulations/qualifications to vie for these coveted titles. (Miss Rodeo California Pageant link - Teen Miss Rodeo California link). If you have further questions, there are Board members available (link) to speak with you.
The pageant will be held in Paso Robles, California - October 8th through October 10th, 2013. Competition will include, but may not be limited to, the following categories: Horsemanship, Speech, Modeling, Personal & Horsemanship Interviews, Raffle Ticket Sales, Photogenic, Personality & Appearance.
Miss Rodeo California 2013, Dakota Skellenger
"The Miss Rodeo California Pageant is held annually to select a young lady who has the desire and enthusiasm to serve as a goodwill ambassador in the State of California for the sport of professional rodeo. Miss Rodeo California is awarded the prestigious opportunity to represent California in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. The Miss Rodeo America Pageant is held in December each year in conjunction with the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada." - Miss Rodeo California website - used with permission.
Your 2013 Miss Rodeo California, Dakota Skellenger, has been a very busy ambassador. From the moment she was crowned, Dakota has been on the road representing the Professional Sport of Rodeo and our beautiful State of California.
Miss California, Leah Cecil and Miss Rodeo California Dakota Skellenger (photo used with permission)
Dakota has traveled up and down the State of California. She has greeted rodeo fans, welcomed sponsors, carried our Nation's Flag, as well as the Flag of our State in several rodeo grand openings. She has traveled to Bakersfield Stampede Days, Lakeside Rodeo, Springville Rodeo, Glennville Rodeo, and most recently, to Salinas Rodeo (just to name a few).
We are excited to announce that Dakota will make a personal appearance in Lancaster, CA, on August 8th to help promote the 2013 RAM PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo. She will be available for photographs and autographs (more information will be made available in the next day or so.)
Miss Rodeo California, Dakota Skellenger, presenting Old Glory at the Bakersfield Stampede Days Rodeo (photo used with permission)
Dakota has also appeared at several other events including AG Day at the Capitol and the Sacramento Horse Expo. She has also participated as a judge at the Miss Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo Queen Pageant.
CA State Senator Steve Knight, Miss Rodeo California Dakota Skellenger, and Mr. Johnny Zamrzla, California Circuit Finals Rodeo President at AG Day in Sacramento 2013
During her travels, which have included "out of state and Country trips", Dakota has traveled to Florida, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada, Canada. She has represented our State with great charm and enthusiasm. She is on the road as we speak to the "Daddy of 'em all" - Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming. To keep up with Miss Rodeo California, follow Dakota on her blog (link) and on her official Facebook Page.
Miss Rodeo America 2013, Chenea Shiner and Miss Rodeo California, Dakota Skellenger (photo used with permission)
On behalf of the PRCA California Circuit, we would like to take this opportunity thank Dakota for all of her hard work on behalf of our State and on behalf of the Professional Sport of Rodeo. We know she still has a lot of places to go and we wish her safe travels and many more exciting adventures and experiences. We look forward to welcoming Dakota upon her arrival at the RAM PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo (website) (Facebook) in October.