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LAKE COUNTY – The contest to determine who will be the 2010-11 Lake County Rodeo Queen and Princess was held late in June, with the announcement of the young winners set to be made official this weekend.
The contest was held June 25 at the Soper Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport.
The contestants were required to show off their shining personalities, poise and public speaking skills. Each girl modeled their best western outfit, gave a speech showing their knowledge of the sport of rodeo and answered the judge's impromptu questions about the sport of rodeo and caring for their horses.
Judges for the Friday night event were Mary Southard, Dianna Hendrick and Greg Scott, all of Lakeport.
The judges award points based on the contestants timed speeches, their poise while modeling, and their knowledge of rodeo and horsemanship.
On June 26 at the Cole Creek Equestrian Center in Kelseyville the contestants showed off their horsemanship skills starting with a written test showing their practical knowledge.
The next area that was judged was their horse grooming, tacking up and general horsemanship knowledge.
Each girl was required to groom and tack up their horse while answering judge's questions. A time limit of 10 minutes taxes even the most experienced horsemen and women.
The contestants then showed their riding skills by completing an intricate pattern in the arena which showed their expertise in giving cues for lead changes and maintaining a steady pace, along with keeping their horses calm and moving at the required pace.
They also show off their best queen salute for the audience on a running horse and then carrying a large American flag one circle around the arena.
Judges for the Horsemanship section were Suzie Wiloth of Wiloth Therapeutic Riding Center in Middletown, Tamara Hoskins and Sierra Briggle, also of Middletown.
The winners will be named at the 81st annual Lake County Rodeo at the Lakeport Fairgrounds on Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10. Parking is free.
