MISS RODEO LENOX

Hello everyone!

The Iowa Horse Fair is something I look forward to every year.  Wtih great deals that no shopper can resist, clinics for every type of rider, activities and shows for anyone to enjoy - the Iowa Horse Fair is the place to be the first weekend in April.  This year I got the pleasure of being there for a specific reason.  I got to take the Miss Rodeo Lenox title with me.

Kimber (Metcalf) Dall, former Miss Rodeo Iowa, was in charge of all the queens for the weekend.  She put me right to work at the kid's station.  There they had bean bag games, hat tossing, coloring and a scavenger hunt.  On Saturday we had a stick horse class in the Nutrena arena for all of the kids.  There were two classes; one for 4 years olds and under and another one for 5-7 year olds.  The kids did a great job and were very good participants.  Later that day you could find me at the Miss Rodeo Iowa booth where I signed autographs and helped inform younger gals about the wonderful opportunities of being a rodeo queen/cowgirl queen has to offer.

On Sunday I was able to return to the Miss Rodeo Iowa booth in the morning.  From there I headed to the kid's station where the scavenger hunt was in full swing.  It was great for some of the kids who have not been around horses to learn interesting facts about them and become familiar with some of the breeds.  That afternoon was the very first Iowa Horse Fair's Queen Contest.  I was asked to help with handing out awards.  There were lots of participants in the junior and senior age groups.  I saw some really neat, not to mention beautiful outfits but I was more excited to see the number of participants.  Congratulations to the new queens and to all who made the courts.

That puts a rap on my great time at the Iowa Horse Fair.  I hope to see you at my next appearance but until then God Bless and Best Wishes.

Kayla Barber
MRL 2010