Wow. I have so much to catch ya’ll up on! I’ve been on the road for three weeks, had a blast, some heart break, much fun and now I’m ready for a very long nap! There are LOTS of new pictures up...but you will have to scroll all the way down to see them all. OK, let’s start with the PRCA rodeo in Savannah, Tennessee on July 9-10. The temperature was hot and so were the performances! Charlie Lowery from 4L Diamond S, in Summerville, Georgia was the stock contractor. Charlie is a great guy and very accommodating. I was able to take two of my colts and allow them to get a little “out and about” experience. Charlie allowed me to help push cattle and, as both colts are rodeo green, it was a great experience for all three of us. I had a great time visiting with fans and trying my hand at riding the mechanical bull! The bull won.
A few days after Savannah I headed off to Colorado Springs for “Pikes Peak or Bust.” I had to fly into Denver but my bags flew into Colorado Springs! Thankfully my friend Michelle lives in Denver! She picked me up, fed me, gave me the grand tour and then was kind enough to help me find my globe trotting bags and drop me at my hotel in COS! Thanks Michelle! Of course, the rodeo was fun. I must admit, my favorite events were mutton bustin’ and the stick horse race! The kids were so funny! Rodeo is about the fans and these young fans had a ball! I think I had as much fun as they did! I got to help the young riders and the racers! After the rodeo we signed autographs and did some visiting with the fans. A big “thank you to Becky and Rochele Littrell for all their hard work organizing! Thank you ladies for allowing me the pleasure to be there! Our escort was Mr. Tom Greiner. I was very excited to see him again. We met at the Greeley Stampede. He did a fantastic job taking care of us!
Next up was the “Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame” induction ceremonies. What an amazing experience to see it all first hand! Congratulations to bareback rider, Paul Mayo - saddle bronc rider, John Mcbeth - bull rider, Denny Flynn - stock contractor, Bennie Buetler and bullfighter, Rex Dunn .If you haven’t had the chance to visit the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Museum, you don’t know what you’re missing! While in Colorado Springs I had the pleasure of rooming with Miss Rodeo Florida, Heather Hall - Miss Rodeo Missouri, Erin Watts and Miss Rodeo Iowa, Jordanne Blair. I love those girls! We had so much fun!
When the rodeo was over it was time for a little learning. Many of the State Queens were in attendance at the Miss Rodeo America Clinic. I had an opportunity to meet all the attending queens. What a great group! The MRA clinic was a worthwhile experience. We worked on public speaking, interviewing skills, modeling (I said I could ride a horse. I NEVER said I could walk…let alone do it with grace!) horsemanship (that’s more like it) and a variety of other skills. I learned tons! Thank you to Tracy Damrell, the MRA president, Ms. DeAnna Power, Ms Raeana Wadhams, the Executive Director of Miss Rodeo America, Inc. and our current Miss Rodeo America, Kelli Jackson for all their hard work! Also a huge thanks to all the faculty of the PRCA who took the time to give us tours and help us better understand the way things are run. We also had wonderful and informative clinicians who came and spoke. They helped in so many ways! Look out Vegas, here we come!!!
OH YA!!! The Daddy of Em’ All!!! Cheyenne Frontier Days. Need I say more? I had the privilege of staying in the beautiful home of Daryl and Esther Moore. They were my fantastic host family and made me feel so at home! Miss Esther also escorted the State Queens at the rodeo and helped organize all of us girls…now that’s a job!!! My housemate for the stay was Erin Heffron, Miss Rodeo Wyoming. Erin is a very sweet and hauled me around all weekend! Thanks Erin! I also was fortunate to meet Mrs. Arlene Kensinger. She not only helped organize the State Queens, she also provided a fun lunch and a lovely place to eat it! Her house was like visiting a western museum! A special thank you to Miss Frontier, Rachel Shutter for the beautiful picture frames and an awesome luncheon. And a huge thank you to the Cheyenne Frontier Days committee for letting all the Queens visit! I really did have much fun and stayed very busy keeping up with all the activities and completing online classes for college.
There is so much to tell about Cheyenne I can’t possibly fit it all. Here are a few of the highlights.
*Meeting and spending time with other State Queens - such a great group!
*Dinner with the (drum roll please) amazing Mr. Greg Hensley from Dan Post Boots
*Getting to see Brooks and Dunn on their farewell tour
*Cowgirls of the West, luncheon and style show - thanks Joleen Stancezyr for sponsoring my lunch!
*Flipping pancakes in downtown Cheyenne for the pancake breakfast
*Riding in that big ole’ parade and doing fly bye’s on that Cheyenne track! Thank you Mr. Vold and his crew for allowing us the use of their beautiful black horses
*My Gramma Barb and Grampa Dave for trekking from South Dakota to make a surprise visit!
* SHOPPING!
*My Daddy, Momma and Weeny visiting me
*Meeting and signing autographs for ALL those fans! I still have writers cramp!
From Cheyenne, I flew directly to Ohio. I had a few very stressful days when my best friend “Weeny” - my little dog - became ill. Fortunately, one of Momma’s best friends is a small animal vet. She lives in Ohio so Momma took little Weeny to see Aunt Theresa. I was going to go home for a few days and catch up but plans changed. I had to be in Ohio for the weekend (fund raiser and PRCA rodeo) so I just got there a few days early. My little girl didn’t make it. We gave it our best shot and Theresa went above and beyond but in the end, God needed Weeny back. Broke my heart and I will always miss her.
Putting a smile back on your face isn’t always easy but with the help of some of my “human” friends, we got it done. I was blessed by friends (and 2nd Mom’s) Pamm Herchek and Tara Warner as they put on a fund raising party for me! We held it at Dianne’s Mane Event in Rootstown, Ohio. Thank you Dianne so much, for opening up your business to me! We had food, drinks, western photo art and Gold Buying by Southeast Gold Buyers! It was all great fun! It was a blast seeing old friends and family again! I got to see BFF Bethey, Brooke, my little sister Dani, who goes to college in Columbus, Ohio, my Gramma Jan, Grampa Andy, Aunt Debbie, Erica and Rachel (the other little sisters) Aunt Beckie, Pappa Lou, their stinkin' little weeny dog that is too cute for words and so many more! Thank you all for your support!
That same weekend, there was a PRCA Rodeo in Tiffin, Ohio. Thank you Ed Lepper Livestock out of Summerville, Georgia, and J Bar J out of Montana for allowing me to visit! I really enjoyed those Ohio fans! One of the highlights was meeting the National Guard men who were helping out! I have to say, the bulls were really bucking that night!!!
I have a little time off now to play catch up, work and complete more online homework and classes! School will be starting again soon and the UTM Rodeo team will be in full swing! I would like invite you all to a great night out in Martin, Tennessee. I’m adding the invitation and I hope to see you there! Until next time, Happy Trails!
Miss Rodeo Tennessee and UTM student Breezy Smith cordially invites you to a Wild and Woolly, Spaghetti Western! Join Breezy for a Night out in Martin, Tennessee, for a great Spaghetti Dinner, a Fun Auction, Entertainment and the Crowning of “Mr. Rodeo Tennessee,” a fun spoof complete with crown, sash and prizes! Vote for your favorite contestant or bring/nominate your own contestant! Wear your best, old time western wear, bring your appetite, your sense of humor and your sense of adventure! Twenty-one and over, please!!!
American Legion Post 55
221 Central Street, Martin, TN - (731) 587-4886
Friday, August 27 - 7:30pm
Tickets $17 with advance reservation Please RSVP by Aug, 18, 2010
Tickets available at door for $22 cash or checks only
Schedule of Events:
*Vistin’ and Greetin’ Cocktails (beer and wine) and Munchies
*Nominations for Mr. Rodeo Tennessee contestants
*Welcome by Miss Rodeo Tennessee
*Food - Yummy Spaghetti dinner, salad, roll, drink and dessert
*Best Old Time Western Outfit Contest
*Mr. Rodeo Tennessee Pageant
*Dollar Dance with King
*Menopause Sisters
*Fun Auction
Also on premises Southeast Gold Buyers! Bring your old, broken or unwanted gold, silver or platinum jewelry or other items. Top Prices paid, check cut on the spot! $$$$
If you can’t make the party but would still like to help Breezy on her way to try and become the first Miss Rodeo America from the state of Tennessee, please feel free to send a donation of any size.
Please make your check payable to Miss Rodeo Tennessee Pageant, Inc.
5576 Big East Fork Road
Franklin, TN. 37064
RSVP (please give name and number attending) and additional information:
pratttraining@yahoo.com
706/508-2108
Please pass this along to anyone you think might like to come! Thank you for your support!
Thank you again to Mr. William Rosen, Franklin, Tennessee, for my Miss Rodeo Tennessee Head Shots!
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