2025 CARIBOU COUNTY RODEO QUEEN PAGEANT OFFICIAL RULEBOOK
ALL HORSES ENTERED IN THIS YEARS 2025 CARIBOU COUNTY QUEEN CONTEST WILL ONLY NEED PROOF OF VACCINATION. YOU DO NOT NEED A NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST OR A HEALTH CERTIFICATE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LAURIE KENDRICK FOR MORE INFORMATION.TABLE OF CONTENTS
Caribou County Rodeo Queen Contest
Who is Caribou County Rodeo Queen Royalty
Contestant Eligibility
Entry Procedures
General Pageant Guidelines
Conduct of Contestants
Pageant Orientation
Housing and Food
Cell Phone Usage
Transportation
Parents, Relatives and Friends
Horses
Grievances
Dress
Awards Presentation
Comment Sheets/Score Sheets
Judging Guidelines
Basic Information
Judged Categories/Events
Horsemanship
Personality
Appearance
Public Speaking
Modeling
Private Interviews
Photogenic
Appendices
A. Dress Code for Pageant Event
B. Horsemanship Patterns
C. Scoring Criteria & Breakdown
Caribou County Rodeo Queen and Jr Rodeo Queen Royalty
Promoting Our Western Way of Life
Caribou County Rodeo Queen and Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen symbolizes the youth of our state who wish to promote rodeo, and in doing so promote the great western way of life. They are the ideal western type of American girl and will represent rodeo as they travel throughout the state and the country. While spreading goodwill for her community and state, the Caribou County Rodeo Queen and Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen is garnering the richest experiences of their life and laying a solid foundation for their future. Caribou County Rodeo Queen and Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen and attendants reign will begin after the coronation at the Caribou County Fair and Rodeo and will last for one year.
CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY
Each contestant in the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageant shall comply with the following, effective on the date of competition:
1. I was assigned female at birth, and I am a female.
2. I will be 6 by August 1nd , 2025, and not be 22 by August 4th, 2025 to compete in Caribou County Rodeo Queen Contest.
3. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA by most recent report card. Shall supply Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors with a copy of most current report card, high school diploma or equivalent of high school diploma.
4. Be a resident of the state of Idaho and/or live in one of the nine counties listed: (Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Bannock, Oneida, Cache, Rich, Bingham, Bonneville) for a period of at least six months prior to the Pageant and must maintain permanent residency throughout title reign.
5. May not have been a previous Caribou County Rodeo Queen, and/or currently hold any other state title or any other national pageant, i.e. – Idaho High School Rodeo Queen, Miss Idaho, Miss Idaho Teen, etc. If the contestant holds another title which has not expired prior to assuming responsibilities as Caribou County Rodeo Queen Royalty, she will forfeit that title and will not be allowed to wear any other crown or banner, but Caribou County Rodeo Royalty endorsements if she is chosen as such.
6. Not currently married nor has never been married. “Married” includes “Common Law” marriage if a legal status in states/countries in which she has lived. Idaho does not recognize common law marriage. Shall not be cohabitating or living as part of a domestic partnership, living arrangement or share living facilities with any person in a romantic relationship, or with a member of the opposite sex outside the degrees of consanguinity as established by law. Normal college dormitory/sorority living arrangements are specifically exempted from this rule. Contestants shall not be engaged at the time of application and pageant competition. Winner shall not be engaged to be married throughout the year of reign.
7. Shall abide by all rules and regulations, rulebook, and attachments, pageant contestant rules, general rules, written expectations, official communications and documents, and verbal direction from Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors and approved judges. Concerns shall respectfully be brought to the attention of the Director, Pageant Official, or the President in a timely manner.
8. Shall have executed and presented all required documents, consents, waivers, contracts and/or agreements presented as conditions or precedents to pageant competition, title, or contracted party prior to the receipt of prizes, awards.
9. I have not engaged in any act, which if made public, would be reasonably likely to cause harm or damage to my reputation or to the goodwill and reputation of Caribou County Rodeo Queen or the Board of Directors. If I have any concerns about the applicability of this provision, I acknowledge I have been advised to discuss this with the Caribou County Queen Director prior to signing this form.
10. Must not have taken any actions, which in the good faith determined by the Board of Caribou County Rodeo Queen Directors that will now or in the future likely cause harm or damage to the goodwill or reputation of the Caribou County Rodeo Queen and associated Board of Directors. This includes the improper use of social media to include but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok or any other forms thereof. This also includes but is not limited to inappropriate language, pictures, videos, etc.
11. Shall not be a principal (initiating) party in any civil action without prior written notification to the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors. The Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors reserves the right to disqualify her for title or contract position in cases where the initiation or furtherance of a civil action is contrary to the stated purposes of Caribou County Rodeo Queen, or prejudicial to the positive image and effective representation of Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors and/or involves a significant conflict of interest. Shall disclose in writing to the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors any pending civil judgments imposed against her.
12. Shall not have been disqualified in prior equine pageant competition for misconduct and/or nonperformance nor have forfeited the Caribou County Rodeo Royalty title.
13. I am not the parent of any child and I am not pregnant.
14. I am in good health and do not have health concerns which would prevent me from fully participating in this contest or from serving as Caribou County Rodeo Royalty if selected.
15. I do not use any illegal or controlled substances (other than prescription medications and then only in the manner prescribed to me.) I do not abuse alcohol or drugs.
16. To the best of my knowledge, there is nothing that will interfere with my ability to compete in this contest or to perform the obligations of Caribou County Rodeo Royalty, if selected. Any contestant not meeting the qualifications set forth above shall be denied the right to compete in the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageant.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
1. Each contestant must complete an official Caribou County Rodeo Queen entry application.
2. The non-refundable Pageant entry fee must be paid by the contestant and accompany the entry application. Only cash or venmo will be accepted. Please venmo @CaribouCounty-Fair and add contestant name in payment.
3. Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors must receive a complete entry application and the correct payment. Complete applications and required payment postmarked on or before June 1st will be on time; however, If postmarked on or after June 2nd the application will be late and the entry fee will be increased and payable to the Caribou County Fair & Rodeo. Applications will no longer be accepted after July12th .
The following will be required with the application:
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKET:
1. Pageant Application including:
✓ Contestant Information
✓ Risk & Release Agreement
✓ Pageant Contestant Contract
✓ Medical Release Form
2. Rulebook read and acknowledged on the Application Packet Checklist
3. Proof of Vaccination emailed to cariboucountyrodeoqueen@gmail.com
4. Proof of High School Education or Equivalent, or most current report card with 2.5+ GPA
5. (1) 8x10 Color Photo and a Digital file captured at orientation.
GENERAL PAGEANT
CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS
1. Caribou County Rodeo Queen contestants and titleholders are expected to conduct themselves in an exceptional manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Such conduct could result in the contestant being disqualified and may affect eligibility to compete in future Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageants.
2. Harassment and arguing between contestants will not be tolerated.
3. A judge may not be approached by a contestant or any individual with the intent to influence or harass. This includes approaching a judge online or through social media. Action of this type will be reported to the Board of Directors and disqualification of that contestant could result.
4. The pageant is not officially complete until the coronation is completed.
5. Contestants are expected to abide by the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageant Contestant Code of Conduct.
PAGEANT ORIENTATION
Pageant orientation will be held prior to the pageant. Attendance is mandatory including a parent of the contestant.
The orientation may consist of the following:
1. An opportunity to meet the contestants, their parents, and the Board of Directors
2. A description of pageant activities with the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers about those activities
3. Prize drawings for contestants
4. Contestant photo will be captured at orientation, so please dress in Rodeo Queen attire. This photo will be used for the photogenic portion of the contest.
*Drawing for the order of a contestant’s appearance in all pageant activities will be drawn on the orientation day.
HOUSING & FOOD
Lodging and food will NOT be provided during the pageant. Please plan accordingly.
CELL PHONE USAGE
The possession of and/or use of electronic devices i.e.: cell phones, tablets, laptop computers, and/or any devices with internet capabilities are strictly prohibited by contestants during the competition.
TRANSPORTATION
Contestants in the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageant are required to pay and be responsible for their own transportation to and from the site of the pageant and any present and/or future activities associated with the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Royalty title. These cost and expenses will not be reimbursed.
PARENTS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
We welcome and encourage the presence of parents, relatives and friends of the contestants. No boyfriends will be permitted to fraternize with the contestants or to distract them. After the pageant begins, contestants cannot communicate with family or friends unless authorized. At the judges’ discretion, a contestant may receive point deductions or disqualification for an infraction of this rule.
HORSES
Contestants must provide a horse to be used for the Horsemanship and presentation rides during the contest and provide your own tack and equipment. Contestants must arrange and are responsible for the care of their own horse at all times. Horses are to be in good health and have a clean appearance to compete. Spurs will be allowed during the Horsemanship Competition, contestants may wear spurs during rodeo presentation rides, and coronation. Contestants must use the same horse for events including rodeo presentation rides and coronation. If your horse becomes sick, lame, or unable to perform, contestants may find a replacement horse to use. Contestants must submit veterinary check paperwork verifying inability to perform to the Pageant Director. You are responsible for finding a replacement horse as well as providing Proof of Vaccination, before the event. If at any time any horse is deemed to be unsafe or unsound it will be removed from any event. All horses used for competition must compete in a bridle. Stallions are not allowed.
GRIEVANCES
Grievances should be immediately brought to the attention of the Pageant Director. All grievances must then be submitted in writing and delivered by the contestant to the Pageant Director or President within 15 minutes of an incident, then to be delivered to the Grievance Committee. No other grievances will be acknowledged. The Grievance Committee shall consist of the Pageant Director, President, Head Judge and a Contestant Parent selected at orientation. They will utilize a fact-finding process which will include consultation with the contestant(s), the Board of Directors and the other Judges will make a determination. That determination will be considered final. The Pageant Director and the Board of Directors have full authority over the pageant and any decision they make regarding rules and participation is final. A grievance cannot be filed based on the outcome of the pageant. Failure to abide by rules listed within this rule book may result in disqualification or consequences to be determined by the Judges.
DRESS
See Appendix A for specific dress requirements for each event.
AWARDS CORONATION
Awarded places are as follows: Caribou County Rodeo Queen, 1st Attendant and 2nd Attendant also Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen, 1st Attendant and 2nd Attendant also Caribou County Rodeo Princess and Caribou County Peewee Cover Girl. All contestants are required to attend their group’s awards presentation. Caribou County Rodeo Royalty are required to be present for their age group awards coronation, as well as the other age group coronation. Contestants will wear full western attire including hat, boots, and belt. Should a contestant not attend the Awards presentation, or should a contestant attend without her full western attire, she will automatically forfeit her award(s) and title. The current reigning Caribou County Rodeo Royalty prior to the yearly competition will both be required to attend the next years orientation and awards presentation to crown their successors and their attendants.
AWARDS
Additional awards may be provided. The Congeniality Award will be identified by a vote of all contestants. There will be an Award for Miss Photogenic.
COMMENTS & SCORE SHEETS
Each contestant will receive a Personal Composite Score Sheet and possibly Judges Comment Sheets which will be mailed to each contestant after the Caribou County Fair & Rodeo event is over. All Score sheets will be approved by the director and head judge and will be final. No exceptions.
JUDGING GUIDELINES
Caribou County Rodeo Queen contestants are judged in multiple categories. Caribou County Rodeo Queen pageant scoring process will emulate the Miss Rodeo America Pageant format, with necessary changes approved to reflect the Caribou County Rodeo Queen judged events. Please see Appendix C for Contestant’s Composite Score Sheet (Scoring Breakdown) and Scoring Criteria.
The judges will judge specific categories of the pageant and all judges’ scores will be used. Judging will take precedence over all pageant activities and schedules.
1. Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors will provide two to five judges, depending upon the number of contestants.
2. Judges are selected for their expertise in specific fields of the competition.
3. Contestants will be under constant observation of judges from orientation throughout the conclusion of the pageant.
4. A Head Judge will be chosen.
5. Judges may, at their discretion, deduct points if they see trainers coaching contestants from the side during Horsemanship or any part of competition, or if they witness unsportsmanlike conduct at any time.
6. Final scores will go directly to the Caribou County Rodeo Queen CPA or auditor. The Head Judge is responsible for the integrity of the score sheets following the end of each event until the envelope can be delivered to a CPA or auditor.
7. When judging in all divisions has been completed, the auditors will determine which contestants have scored the highest in each category and in the overall scores. The highest overall score will be Caribou County Rodeo Queen ; second highest will be the 1 st Attendant. Third highest will be 2nd Attendant in each age group. Princess age group title is given to the contestant with the highest score. Pee Wee cover girl is given the title to the contestant with the most votes for her photo.
8. Scoring ties in event categories will be broken by referring back to the score of the Head Judge. That score will break the tie. If a tie still remains, the score of the next judge will be used, and so on until the tie is broken.
9. A tie score for Caribou County Rodeo Queen, Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen, 1 st Attendant, 2nd Attendant will be broken by the Horsemanship scores. The contestant with the highest score in Horsemanship will receive the higher ranking.
10. All decisions made by the Judges, Board of Directors and/or the Grievance committee are final.
JUDGED CATEGORIES/EVENTS HORSEMANSHIP
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who rates highest.
Areas of consideration are:
1. Horsemanship – including control of mount and the way she handles any situation which may occur.
2. Balance – the ability to sit in a saddle.
3. Positions of hands, feet and seat.
4. Mounting and dismounting.
5. Confidence, appearance, and awareness of the audience. It is not the horse, but the skill, understanding and ability of the contestant that will be judged.
6. Horse appearance – How well contestant cleaned and prepared their horse for competition.
Each contestant will ride the horse they brought to compete with the horsemanship competition. Caribou County Rodeo Queen contestants will perform one of the three patterns found in the back of this rulebook. Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen contestants will perform pattern #1. Pattern will be selected by the judges just prior to the horsemanship competition. Contestants may be asked to dismount and mount their own horse. Contestant will complete both a presentation ride and flag presentation. Caribou County Jr Queen contestants will not be required to mount, dismount, or preform a flag presentation. Princess contestants may wave at the crows while they walk their horse to the cone, then to the judge for interview. They may be led by an adult if that is the safest and best option for the contestant. That is up to parent discretion Note: (Caribou County Rodeo Queen Contestants will be required to bring a flag boot.) The contestant’s overall equitation, poise, confidence, appearance, and position will be evaluated.
PERSONALITY
The purpose of this division is to select the young lady:
1. Who exudes intelligence, can maintain an educated conversation in rodeo, agriculture, current events as well as show a genuine concern and interest in other people, in the pageant.
2. Who radiates self-confidence without making an issue out of it and can perform under pressure.
3. Who is sincere and maintains a high moral standard her personality is reflected in her style of attire, her overall appearance, posture, presence whether it be from horseback in an arena, on television or before an audience.
4. Also considering her sense of humor, showmanship, ambition, desire, and enthusiasm, while maintaining a positive outlook on life.
5. Making promptness of pageant schedule a priority.
6. Being mindful in public appearances to speak to an audience with facts and interesting information about their hometown, and their state.
APPEARANCE
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who reflects poise and dignity and who takes pride in their appearance through neatness and cleanliness in every detail such as complexion, cosmetics, hands, fingernails, hair, and western apparel; poise which includes posture and lady like behavior; photogenic quality. A thorough demonstration and knowledge of proper western attire which may include color coordination, proper fit, boots, crease, and hat shape; dresses, skirts, and blouses should reflect a western image where evening gowns and/cocktail type dresses are not permitted; appropriate dress for all occasions. Contestants are expected to always appear in full western attire, including western hat, boots, and belt unless otherwise specified. (Exceptions are noted in the clothing requirement documents sent to each contestant.) A helmet is acceptable only during the horsemanship competition portion of the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageant. Should a contestant win Caribou County Rodeo Queen Royalty she will be required to wear the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Royalty appropriate crown and sash. It is expected contestants will be knowledgeable on current trends in western wear.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Speech - Each contestant will receive 1 topic selected by the Board of Directors. The contestant will come prepared with a speech lasting no longer then 1 ½ minutes. Speech will be timed. The purpose of this judged division is to select the contestant who rates highest on content; delivery, including use of microphone, enunciation, and grammar; appearance, including poise; self-assurance, including personality, projection to the audience, and eye contact; organization and subject relevance to a specific topic. Impromptu Questions- questions will be asked of each contestant during pageant functions. Questions may relate to the sport of professional rodeo, horse science, personality, and/or current events. Judging criteria includes but is not limited to the contestant’s ability to answer the question, delivery, knowledge, enunciation, and personality, which includes the ability to relate to the audience with a sense of humor. Princess age group will do a short modeling freestyle pattern followed by introducing themselves to the crowd. Pee Wee age group does not participate in this category.
MODELING
Contestants will participate in a modeling pattern of their own design that will be presented while modeling to a country western song. Song will be selected by the Caribou County Rodeo Queen Board of Directors. Judging criteria includes personality, appearance, creativity, initiative/flair, stage presence, proper presentation, and self-confidence. Princess age group will do a short modeling freestyle pattern followed by introducing themselves to the crowd. Pee Wee age group does not participate in this category.
PRIVATE INTERVIEWS
Each contestant will be interviewed privately by two judges for a minimum of 5 minutes. Judging criteria includes:
1. Correct answers to questions related to knowledge of the pageant, rodeo terminology, explanation of rodeo events, equine knowledge (including tack, horse care, feeding, diseases, anatomy, etc.) & current events.
2. Appearance
3. Personality
Princess age group and Pee Wee age group do not participate in this category.
PHOTOGENIC
The judges will score photogenic ability by the 8” x 10” vertical head and shoulders photograph that was captured at orientation, by Katie VanDyke Photography, and selected by contestant/parent and submitted to be judged. Pee-wee contestants will submit a personal photo no later than June 30th. This image is not captured at orientation, but prior to, by photographer of pee-wee contestants choice.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Caribou County Rodeo Queen Pageant Rulebook is subject to be revised at any time. All contestants that applied will receive notification of any changes through email and the day of the contest. It is recommended to stay in contact with the Pageant Director so that all information and possible changes are easily shared.
APPENDIX A
DRESS CODE FOR PAGEANT EVENTS
Photogenic: Rodeo Queen attire of your choice, Both Digital and Copy photo need to be 8x10 in color, vertical, head- and-shoulders photo. Hat required (no crown or banner). This image will be captured at orientation by Katie VanDyke Photography. (Except Pee-wee, who submit their own personal photo via email no later than June 30th)
Orientation: Rodeo Queen attire with blouse and/or jacket/vest, boots, cowboy hat, belt, and buckle. We will be taking contestant photo for Photogenic Judging portion of the contest.
Modeling/Speech/ Personality Interview: Western elegance, boots, cowboy hat, belt, and buckle. A fashion forward stage outfit that expresses individual and western style. It does not need to be formal but does need to be something you can move freely in.
Horsemanship: Rodeo Queen attire: form-fitting blouse or shirt with long sleeves, cowboy hat/helmet, belt, and buckle. (No vests or jackets)
Coronation: Rodeo Queen attire with blouse and/or jacket/vest, boots, cowboy hat, belt, and buckle.
** Penalty for violation of the wardrobe requirements will be at the discretion of the judges. **
Any other specific requirements will be provided with details to contestants prior to the pageant.
APPENDIX B
Caribou County Rodeo Queen and Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen Horsemanship Patterns All patterns will be executed as written, not as drawn.
Horsemanship Pattern 1:
1. Extended jog alongside of arena, then to center
2. Begin lope at center of arena and lope left circle on left lead
3. Change leads at center of arena and lope right circle on right lead
4. Change leads and continue loping around end of arena
5. Once straight, increase speed and continue around end of arena
6. Stop and back.
7. Continue to center, face judges and stop
8. Answer judge’s question
9. Perform presentation ride
10.Pause, Face Judges and exit.
All patterns will be executed as written, not as drawn
Horsemanship Pattern 2:
1. Circle the arena, on the left lead, at an extended lope.
2. Guide left and lope down the center of the arena with moderate speed
3. Pass the center of the arena, stop and back to the center
4. Execute a ¾ turn to the right and lope a circle, to the right, with moderate speed
5. Change leads and lope a circle, to the left, with moderate speed. After completing the circle,
continue loping on the left lead toward the end of the arena
6. Stop and pause to show completion of pattern
7. Continue to center of arena and face judges
8. Dismount and answer judge’s question
9. Mount and perform flag presentation
10. Return flag and perform presentation ride
11. Pause and face judges showing completion and exit
All patterns will be executed as written, not as drawn
Horsemanship pattern 3:
1. Circle the arena, on the left lead, at an extended lope
2. Guide left and lope down the center of the arena with moderate speed
3. Pass the center of the arena, stop and back to the center
4. Execute a ¾ turn to the right and lope a circle, to the right, with moderate speed
5. Stop in the center, execute a 360 degree turn, to the left. Lope a small slow circle, to the left,
followed by a larger, faster circle to the left. At the center of the arena, rate back to the slower
speed and continue loping on the left lead toward the end of the arena
6. Stop and pause to show completion of pattern
7. Continue to center of the arena and face judges
8. Dismount and answer judge’s question
9. Mount and perform flag presentation
10. Return flag and perform presentation ride
11. Pause and face judges showing completion and exit
Princess pattern:
1. Enter Arena, Walk to cone A, wave at crowd
2. Complete figure eight at safe controlled speed of choice, no more than a trot.
(Guardian may lead contestant if preferred for safety)
3. Stop and set up in front of the Judges for interview
4. Exit the arena and wave at the crowd as you exit the arena
APPENDIX C
Caribou County Rodeo Queen and Caribou County Jr Rodeo Queen Pageant Scoring Breakdown Due to unforeseen schedule changes that may occur, this Scoring Breakdown may change up to the beginning of the pageant.
