The contest is a wonderful time to compete in horse riding skills, social skills, personality and appearance, according to Deanne Harris, queen contest member.

This is the sixth year for the queen contest for the July 24 rodeos and the 20^th year of the ranch rodeo.

They were on hand to reign over the Jr. rodeo Wednesday and will ride in the parade tomorrow in Lyman. In addition, they will reign over the rodeos today and tomorrow. Today’s rodeo starts at 6 p.m. The final rodeo tomorrow starts at 7 p.m.

“It takes a lot of work and time to get your horse in shape and develop the girls’ talents, also,” Harris said. “A queen contest develops more than just looking pretty. The contest challenges the girls to look adults in the eyes and answer impromptu questions about themselves, their horse and equipment.

Queen: DeEtte Powell, 15, daughter of Gareth and Staci Powell:

“I love to rodeo and participate in barrels, poles, goat tying and breakaway. When I’m not at a rodeo you can find me off playing with friends and family or helping out on the ranch with my papa and nanny Harris. My motto is ‘Dream without Fear’.”

1st Attendant: Aubrey Reynolds, 18, daughter of Chris and Butch Irick:

“I am the National Reining Horse youth association secretary. I love traveling, horse shows and drawing. I will be attending South Dakota State University on a Reining Team Scholarship. ‘Go Jacks.’”

2^nd Attendant: Charli Hamilton, 14, daughter of Carla and Brandon Swensen:

“ I like to hunt, fish and go camping. Also, love to be active with kids.”

Jr. Queen: Makinsy Huntington, 13, daughter of Jared Huntington and Randi Russell:

“I like barrel racing and showing animals at the Uinta County Fair in Evanston. I’ve been barrel racing since I could walk. My horse is Buttercup, and she is my dream horse. I go to Mountain View K-8, and my favorite thing about school is PE.”

1^st Attendant: McKinlee Covolo, 12, daughter of Joseph and Cari Sue Covolo:

“I like basketball and reading. I like helping hay on our ranch, driving truck and riding my horse. I like to barrel race, pole bend, goat tie, team rope and breakaway roping. I will start seventh grade this fall in Mountain View. I also like to go camping in the mountains with my family. I raise pigs for the county fair.”

2nd Attendant: Kendra Huntington, 12,, daughter of Kendalyn Huntington:

“She loves to rodeo, being involved in 4-H, and is on the Bridger Valley Dance competition team. Kendra likes to go hunting, fishing and spend time with her family and friends. Kendra is going to be in the seventh grade.

Princess: Sage Cooley, 10, daughter of Curt and Breezy Cooley:

“Some of Sage’s hobbies are basketball, riding horses, soccer, fishing and hunting. Sage is going into fifth grade.”

1st Attendant: Addison Swensen, 7, daughter of Brad and Jami Swensen:

“She likes dancing, camping and spending time with family. She loves riding horses any chance she gets.”