Mikyla BagleyApr 8, 20214 min readThanks to the Rodeo Queen Moms and DadsA three minute horsemanship pattern, a one minute modeling segment and a five second buzz run are often the only interactions that judges...
Mikyla BagleyApr 5, 20212 min readPixy Stix and Pick-Me-Ups: How your Energy Affects your Pageant PerformanceWhen I began my rodeo queen career in 2009, it was not uncommon to see girls at pageants with bags of candy, cans of energy drinks and...
Mikyla BagleyMar 30, 20214 min readPretty in Pink, Wicked in Spurs: How your Rodeo Queen Outfits Represent Who you areA horse and a handful of mane were the only two things that mattered to a ten-year old cowgirl in central Utah. As the daughter of a...
Mikyla BagleyMar 24, 20212 min readReady, Set, Rodeo Queen! Preparing Applications for the 2021 Pageant SeasonSweat pants and messy buns replaced wrangler jeans and rodeo queen curls. COVID-19 concerns resulted in lockdowns and social distancing...
Mikyla BagleyMar 15, 20213 min readLuck of the Draw: Five Steps for Showcasing your Draw Horse During a Rodeo Queen PageantThe role of the dice and the luck of the draw; rodeo has often been referred to a game of chance. Drawing a good calf, a good bull or a...