Miss2016
Reno
Rodeo
PAGEANT
Gabby Madraso
WELCOME
Dear Friends,
Welcome everyone to our 2016 Miss Reno Rodeo Pageant! Each of the young ladies competing for Miss Reno
Rodeo has embarked on a journey that will make an impression on them for the rest of their lives. No job interview
will ever seem as intimidating, presenting in public will no
longer frighten them, standing in one place and smiling for
hours will become second nature. And in the end, though
only one will wear the crown, they will all be better, richer,
and more well-rounded for having competed.
Each of you should be applauded for supporting them
on this journey, whether through a sponsorship or as their
friends and family, it would not be possible without you.
I look forward to meeting and making new friends during this year’s pageant and to watch each young lady learn
a little something new about herself, to push herself just
past that comfort level and grow and an individual as the
pageant progresses.
The committee that stands behind these beautiful young
ladies is amazing and I am so honored to work with each
and every member. None of this would be possible without their hard work. I am very proud to be associated with
a great organization like the Reno Rodeo Association and
wish to congratulate all the contestants on their participation.
Good Luck!!!
Heather Creveling,
Miss Reno Rodeo Chairman
THANK YOU TO OUR Donors
Blue Ribbon Meat Company
BJ’s BBQ
Bruno’s Country Club
Coney Island
Cornelius Photography
Cyndie Heinrich
D-M Western Store
Deep Rock Vinyard
Desert Sage Bead Art
Don Weir’s Reno Dodge
DynaGraphics
Foothill Feed
Gist Silversmiths
Grassroots Books
Greenbrae Cleaners
Jeanette Bye
Kitzmo
Leanna Freeman
Lisa Mays
Los Campadres II
Lynn Jasmine
Maggie Green
Magz World
Mason Valley Boys & Girls Club
Eide Bailly, LLP
Bill Price Design & Consulting
Pristine Cleaners
Pro1 Automotive
RanchHarrah
Ray & Amy Callahan
Reana Bye
Reno Envy
Rogers Cowboy Supply
Rumors Salon & Treasures
Shellie O’Neil
Sierra Feed & Saddlery
Soak Nail Spa & Lounge
St. Ives Florist
Steer Geer
Stitchin’ Post
Summit Funding
Sundance Book Store
Tandy Leather
Terry Bell, The Dutch Diva
Tom & Phyllis Cates
Tom Houk
Too Soul Tea Co.
Tanya Crist
Wendy Simmons
William Furs
WIPI, Buck Smith
775-786-2041
OFFICIAL HATTER FOR
MISS RENO RODEO
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
6:00 pm
Judges Orientation and Photogenic Judging
Judges and Chairmen Only
Thursday June 11, 2015
8:00 am KBUL Radio Interviews-Contestant
Judges and assigned Committee only
9:30 am Personal Interview
Contestants, Judges and assigned
Committee Only – Reno Rodeo office
12:00 pm Reno Rodeo Membership luncheon
Speeches - Sparks Nugget 2:30 pm TV Media Interview - Contestants, Judges and assigned Committee Only
3:30 pm Written Test
Contestants, Judges and assigned Committee Only- Reno Rodeo
5:00 pm Dinner with the Judges Current event impromptu question
Contestants, Judges
and assigned Committee Only
Friday June 12, 2015
8:00 am Horsemanship Competition Begins
Rancharrah
11:00am Horsemanship Luncheon
Tack identification, Horsemanship and Personality Impromptu
Rancharrah
12:00 pm Horsemanship Interview
Contestants, Judges and assigned
Committee Only - Rancharrah
1:00 pm Sponsor Visits
5:30 pm Coronation Dinner
Peppermill—Tuscan
Gabby madraso
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” A simple line
yet, I am changed. Over the past year, I have changed more than I have
in my entire life. I have gone through many challenges as well as great
times. I pursued becoming Miss Reno Rodeo because I am passionate
about this amazing way of life. I have more hours on a horse than off and
I truly wanted to become a role model and someone who could educate
and promote this Western way of life. I have been raised in Northern
Nevada with horses and rodeo being part of my daily life and I am proud
to continue on this legacy. I lost my best friend and daddy this year and
I know that he is looking down and extremely proud of his little girl for
rising above this challenge and becoming a stronger cowgirl. I also know
that my entire hometown Hawthorne, Nevada is so proud of their little
cowgirl. Becoming Miss Reno Rodeo has been the greatest accomplishment I have ever been blessed with and I am so thankful for this amazing
second family I have been welcomed into over the last year. I will forever
be a part of the Reno Rodeo family.
I also want to say thank you to everyone who supported me through
this journey. I have been so blessed with open arms and so many people
willing to go beyond expectations to help make my dreams come true.
Tonya Champa and Cyndie Heinrich, I couldn’t have done this without
you! Thank you for being there at all hours for helping and listening to
me. DeeAnna and Michelle Pasquale you guys literally started this whole
idea and I’m so thankful for your help, I can’t wait to see DeeAnna with
the crown on her head. As for Gabby and Claudia Watkins—you guys are
such a blessing and I’m so thankful for your help along with Amy’s! I also
want to thank my amazing traveling crew—Jim Lindsey, Steve Edgar,
and Jenny Lesieutre. Never a dull moment traveling with you guys! Don
Cose thank you for being there to listen and open you door to me when
I was in need. I would also like to thank an amazing family friend who
helped me when I was in need—thank you Wayne Lund. Above all, Reno
Rodeo in general and all the amazing people I have met, thank you for
believing in me and supporting me throughout my journey—without all
of you this would have never been possible.
This is my time to shine in and out of the arena. I am so excited that
I have the privilege of riding and representing the 96th Reno Rodeo as
their queen. I also get to be the first ever Miss Reno Rodeo to rope in the
All Girl’s Invitational Team Roping during the ten days of Reno Rodeo.
Here’s to an amazing year and not being afraid of change.
Love, Your Miss Reno Rodeo 2015, Gabriella Madraso
2016 candidates
Brittany
Berry
Brittany Berry, the
daughter of Jeannette and Robert
Berry, was proudly
born and raised in
Reno, Nevada, along
with her brother,
Daylan. She attends
the University of
Nevada, Reno as a
sophomore with a
major in veterinarian science and a
minor in biology.
Brittany has always had a love for
animals and aspires to become a veterinarian
focusing on equine science. When she is out of school, she
enjoys traveling with her family. Rodeo and her horses have
been an immense part of her life. She qualified twice for the
National High School Finals in barrel racing and currently
competes in college rodeo. She dreams of becoming a professional barrel racer and to compete at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. In addition to barrel racing, she enjoys
team roping and breakaway roping with her three horses.
When she is not out riding her horses, she is playing fetch
with Maya, her Austrailian cattle dog.
Autumn
Goddard
Autumn Goddard
was born in Reno,
Nevada, and was
raised by her mother
Amber Koch, with
the help of her
grandparents,
Robert and Cleatus
Goddard, in
Spanish Springs.
She is devoted to
her little brother of
three, and claims
he is one of her
best friends. She
has a passion
for all things Nevada, and calls it her home.
She is currently majoring in biology, and minoring in
military science and chemistry, with hopes of going to
veterinary school after she graduates. Her ultimate goal is
to commission in the United States Army as a Veterinary
Corps Officer. Her true passion is helping animals, and
she volunteers with them as often as she can. In her spare
time, Autumn enjoys being outside, gardening, art, and
spending time with her family. She can often be seen riding
her horse along the beaches of Washoe Lake with her
mother, brother, and dog in tow.
JUDGES
Eva
Werschky
Eva grew up right here
in Reno, the home of
the Wildest, Richest
Rodeo in the West.
She is a junior at the
University of Nevada Reno, working
toward a degree in
marketing with a
Spanish minor. Like
the rest of her family
Eva is passionate
about the outdoors,
and what better
way to see Nevada
than from the back
of the horse. She has been trail riding and competing with horses since she was 8 years old. She
has been an active member of 4-H her whole life, as can be seen
by her many horse, dog, and lamb projects. For Eva, it would be
an honor to represent her hometown as Miss Reno Rodeo.
Katie Hill
Katie Hill is from
California’s beautiful
central coast, where her
family has ranched for
over 100 years. She
was raised on the back
of a horse and that’s
where she feels most at
home. She has enjoyed
showing the American Quarter Horse in many disciplines
including reining, roping, and cutting. Katie has held five
rodeo queen titles, including Miss Rodeo Arizona 2007. She
was named 1st Runner Up to Miss Rodeo America 2008,
and won the coveted horsemanship award at the national
competition. Katie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Journalism with a Minor in Agricultural Communications,
graduating with honors in 2010 from California Polytechnic
State University. She is the current owner and operator of
Three Oaks Ranch and Performance Horses. She enjoys
sharing her love of horses with others and in 2011, founded
“Horseplay,” a Riding School for Kids or the Young at Heart!
Horseplay, now in it’s 5th year serves a variety of riders,
from age 3 to 73, and with all types of abilities. Katie is
currently working on a specialty act with her trick horse,
Cruiser, and her passion, Roman Riding.
Pete Jason
Pete has been involved in a
number of areas of the agriculture industry as well as law
enforcement. Although, now retired his family can still be found
raising beef cattle, hay, dairy and
almonds. Pete’s passion however was breeding and showing
American Quarter Horses. Both
he and his wife were avid exhibitors.
Pete has participated in the production of rodeos, rodeo queen
pageants and horse related activities, both in California and Nevada.
Pete is married to Janis and they have three daughters, two of
which were PRCA Rodeo Queens.
Pete and Janis live in Lassen County, California and now operate a western decor business.
Donna Riva
Donna, a native Californian, lives in
Paso Robles. She has an agriculture
background and has been involved
in rodeo since her two daughters
started Junior Rodeo, and worked
their way through college and
professional rodeo. For the last 22
years she has designed and made
rodeo queen pageant clothing for
contestants all over the United
States, and Canada. She’s had the good fortune to create designs
for 20 Miss Rodeo California’s, 17 Miss Rodeo America’s, 8 Miss
Rodeo USA’s, and numerous state titleholders. If you visit the
PRCA Cowboy Hall of Fame, you’ll find one of her creations on
display in conjunction with the Miss Rodeo America exhibit. Her
work has also been displayed at the National Cowgirl Hall of
Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas, and the South Dakota Museum, in Belle
Fouche.
Donna’s involvement with rodeo queen pageants isn’t limited
to creating exciting designs for rodeo queens. She’s the National
Director for the State of CA to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant,
and is past President and Pageant Director of the Miss Rodeo
California Pageant, a position she held for 6 years. She’s also
had the privilege of judging numerous state pageants, including
Texas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Arizona, Oregon and many local
pageants in California. She has also participated in rodeo queen
clinics in several other states as well as California.
awards
Miss Reno Rodeo
Scholarship - $2000
Reno Rodeo Association
Custom Saddle Steer Gear
Saddle Pad
Steer Gear
Breast Collar Steer Gear
Head Stall
Steer Gear
Spur Straps
Steer Gear
Nose Band Steer Gear
Photos of Miss Reno Rodeo Cornelius Photography
Gist Sliver Bracelet w/ logo Reno Rodeo Association
Gist Silver Custom Buckle
Reno Rodeo Association
Queen Hat Can D-M Western Store
$200 Hat Certificate
Rogers Cowboy Supply
1 Year of Cleaning Services Rogers Cowboy Supply
Tooled Day Planner
Tandy Leather Factory
Monogramed Briefcase Reno Rodeo Association
Monogramed Jacket
Ray and Amy Callahan
Business card holder
Tom and Phyllis Cates
$200 gift certificate
Pro1 Automotive
$200 Gift Certificate
Pristine Cleaners
$100 Gift Certificate
Greenbrae Cleaners
Make up Travel Bag
Lisa Mays Amazing Equine
Business Card File
Discount Office Supply
Set of nails and 25 fills
Leanna Freeman
One year of personal training Camie Cragg Fitness
First Runner Up
Scholarship - $1000
Reno Rodeo Association
Gist Sliver Necklace w/ logo Reno Rodeo Association
Horsemanship
Saddle Blanket
Lynn Jasmine
Bridle
Sierra Feed Saddlery
Trophy Bronc Halter
Rogers Cowboy Supply
$100 Rogers Cowboy Supply Ray & Amy Callahan
Western Spirit
Scholarship - $100
Tom Houk & Maggie Green
Coffee Table Book
Sundance Book Store
$25 Gift certificate & cosmetics Soak Nail Spa & Lounge
Personality
$50 - D-M Western Store Ray & Amy Callahan
Scholarship - $100
Tom Houk & Maggie Green
$40 Gift Certificat/Reno Envy Reno Envy
Cari Carlson Appearance Award
Montana Silver Necklace & Earings Cyndie Heinrich
Appearance
Scholarship - $100
Tom Houk & Maggie Green
$25 gift certificate
Shellie O’Neil
Cosmetic Gift Basket
Soak Nail Spa & Lounge
Photogenic
Silver Photo Frame Lynn Jasmine
Family Portrait - $400
Cornelius Photography
Handmade necklace
Lynn Jasmine
Speech
Scholarship - $100
Tom Houk & Maggie Green
Beaded Bracelet
Desert Sage Bead Art
Beauty Products and Bag
Rumors Treasures
Full service hair cut Tanya Crist - Rumors
Written Test
Scholarship - $100
Tom Houk & Maggie Green
Baxter Black Book
Grassroots Books
$40 Gift Certificate
Los Campadres II
Congeniality
Scholarship - $100
Tom Houk & Maggie Green
$50 - D-M Western Store
Ray & Amy Callahan
Awarded to all contestants
Flowers for Friday Events
St. Ives Florist
A full set of nails and a fill
Leanna Freeman
“Goodie Bucket”
Ray and Amy Callahan
Pageant Photo Album
Cornelius Photography
Tea Gift Bag & T-Shirt
Too Soul Tea Co.
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Reno NV. 89512
775-329-9107
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Cari Carlson
Appearance Award
Cari Carlson attended the University
of Nevada, Reno to major in Agricultural
Education. She then returned to Tucson,
Arizona where she finished up her
degree to be a Vocational Agriculture
teacher and at the same time completed
a degree in Agricultural Business. After completing her Agricultural degrees she moved to Yuma,
Arizona in the early 1980’s to work in a local school and there is
where she earned the title of Miss Yuma Rodeo. She extensively
traveled throughout the West presiding as the rodeo queen and
then became a great promoter to young girls to become a rodeo
queen themselves. Over twenty years of Cari’s life was dedicated
to mentoring the aspiring rodeo queens of Junior Rodeo, High
School Rodeo and Professional Rodeo.
Cari then moved back to Tucson and went into banking. She
worked in banking for a few years as a loan officer. During that
era she continued her involvement in precision drill team on
horseback. In the 1990’s Cari lived in Elko Nevada where she
worked in the mining industry as an office manager and financial
officer. She continued her passion with horses by barrel racing. She then relocated to Reno, Nevada where she completed
her graduate degree in Education with a specialty in reading
instruction. Cari was a superb instructor. She taught in the
Washoe County school district at all grade levels for the next
decade and was in high demand as a tutor in mathematics and
reading comprehension. Cari was very passionate and instrumental in bringing the
Christian Women’s Barrel Racing Association and Dixie Pring
Clinics to Reno, Nevada. Cari loved rodeo and the cowboy way
of life. Her dedication to Christ was unwavering throughout
her entire life. She truly epitomized the Christian spirit as she
was always happy and grateful for life and the things that God
gave her. We were all blessed to have had her in our life. The
friendships that Cari created throughout her 50 years of life will
forever be cherished! There is no doubt that she is now in heaven
with God and at peace looking over all of us. I am so very thankful for
the many people that have
helped me to prepare me for
the Miss Reno Rodeo Pageant. This opportunity has
been a real growing experience and I would like to
thank all those who have
helped me along the way. A
huge thank you to my family
for believing in me and supporting me in everything that I
do. I would not be who I am or where I am without you!
Thank You,
I would like to thank my
mother, for always loving
and supporting me. You
deserve the “Most patience
of the year” award. You are
the best mother in the world,
and you are my best friend.
I love you forever, like you
for always. I would also like
to thank my Aunt Joy and
Cousin Kaili, for helping me with this pageant and always
being generous and kind. My thanks go out to Cyndie, for
her words of wisdom and her dedication. Thank you to everyone else who offered advice and counsel.
Brittany Berry
Thank you,
Autumn Goddard
Miss Reno Rodeo
1920-2015
To all the people who have
helped me during this journey,
I can’t thank you enough. You
know who you are! My family, 4-H and rodeo friends, you
epitomize what is good about
this community. Your willingness to help continues to be an
inspiration to me. Your support,
encouragement, and patience
will always be remembered. Thanks for the mock interviews,
the shaping of my hats, the make up tips, for teaching me how to
walk with elegance, for answering my endless texts, for help with
conquering the queen wave, and a heartfelt thank you to my 4-H
Clubs who have given me endless support.
Thank You,
Eva Werschky
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1998 Heather Midkiff
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2004-05 Tonya Heinrich
2006 Kristina Spitale
2007 Jeanette Emma Bye
2008 Megan Lucke
2009 Andi Lynch
2010 Lauren Neil
2011 Melinda Cowan
2012 Kayla Roundy
2013 Tara Bowlby
2014 Ashley Espin
2015 Gabby Madraso
2015 Miss Reno Rodeo
Queen Committee
Heather Creveling, Chairman
Amy Callahan, Co-Chairman
Gabby Madraso, Miss Reno Rodeo 2015
Abbie Shelton
Andi Morency
Ashley Espin
Carrie Rogers
Cyndie Heinrich
Fred Cornelius
Jeanette Bye
Joylene Hill
Kayla Roundy
Kristina and Mike Efstratis
Larry and Wendy Simmons
Lisa Mays
Lynn Jasmine
Melinda Cowan
Miranda Estes
Patsy Ulch
Phyllis and Tom Cates
Tara Bowlby
Tonya Champa
Wynn Lucke