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Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho
2017 – 2018
Pageant Rule Book
Royally Promoting Our Western Way of LifeTABLE OF CONTENTS
About Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho
• Who is Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho
• Contestant Eligibility
Judging Guidelines
• Entry Procedures
Judged Categories/Events
General Pageant Guidelines • Horsemanship
• Conduct of Contestants • Personality
• Crowns and Banners • Appearance
• Pageant Orientation • Public Speaking
• Contract • Modeling
• Scholarship Fund • Private Interviews
Administration • Photogenics
• Housing & Food • Written Test
• Cell Phone Usage • Pageant Program Sales Award
• Transportation
• Chaperones Appendices
• Parents, Relatives and Friends A. Dress Code for Pageant Event
• Horses B. Horsemanship Patterns
• Dress C. Scoring Criteria & Breakdown
• Awards Presentation D. Pageant Program Ad Sales
• Awards Requirements & Form
• 2018 Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho E. Social Media Etiquette
Workshop
• Comment Sheets/Score Sheets
• Grievances
• Horses
The Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant Official Rulebook is reviewed and updated on an
annual basis by the Miss Rodeo Idaho Inc. Board of Directors. Questions and
suggestions can be addressed to the Board at any time.
3/01/17 Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Rulebook 2MISS TEEN RODEO IDAHO
Royally Promoting Our Western Way of Life
Who is Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho?
Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho symbolizes the youth of our state who wish to promote rodeo, and in
doing so promote the great western way of life. She is the ideal western type American girl and
will represent rodeo as she travels throughout the state and the country.
What does it mean to be Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho?
While spreading goodwill for her community and state, Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho is garnering the
richest experiences of her life, and laying a solid foundation for her future.
What type of girl does the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho competition attract?
a. The girl who wishes to be a leader in her community, and further promote the western way
of life on a local and state basis.
b. The girl who loves the western way of life and everything it represents, and who wants to
show the rest of the world what can be accomplished while surrounded by this
environment.
c. A girl who portrays good sportsmanship, high morals, and ethical character, and advocates
careful and humane treatment of animals. She should understand the sport of rodeo in its
entirety of animals. She should understand the sport of rodeo in its entirety, enough to be
able to explain and “sell” rodeo to anyone she may come in contact with. She needs to be
able to speak intelligently, with dignity and sincere interest in rodeo. She should realize
that the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant is not a “beauty” pageant. However, she should
act, speak, and dress according to the prestige that the title deserves.
d. The ambitious girl who is interested in furthering her education and chosen career.
How long is the reign of Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho?
Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho’s reign begins the Sunday immediately following the Saturday
performances of the Snake River Stampede Rodeo. Her reign will last for one year.
Amanda Greenway 1991 Sarah Pierson 2006
*Kimberly Williams 1992 Chelsi Horton 2007
Elizabeth Hodge 1993 +Ashley Fuchs 2008
Christalyn Detmer 1994 Allie Bohus 2009
Lesli Wolery 1995 Keely Lance 2010
Tanya Scarborough 1996 Lauren Johnson 2011
Amber Schnabel 1997 *Hunter Rackham 2012
Meagan Jones 1998 Sydney Butler 2013
Tiffany Novak 1999 Megan Charrier 2014
Katie Almond 2000 Hailey Kelso 2015
Jana Wilding 2001 Isabel Winder 2016
*Allyson Swan 2002 Ashley Kerby 2017
Jamie Chatburn 2003
*Scharlee Roberts 2004 * Denotes Miss Rodeo Idaho
Karianna Gooding 2005 + Denotes Miss Rodeo MN
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 2QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Preamble
Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation providing vision and leadership to Miss
Rodeo Idaho, enabling her to represent the state of Idaho and enhance the sport of rodeo and promote
our western heritage. M.R.I., Inc. hereby declares and establishes the following minimum
“Qualifications and Standards of Conduct” that shall be applicable to all title and sub-title holders under
contract to M.R.I., Inc. and all approved contestants competing for the title of Miss Rodeo Idaho.
Establishment of this statement of “Qualifications and Standards of Conduct” by M.R.I., Inc. does not
nullify, cancel, or preclude existing and additional M.R.I., Inc. rules, expectations, or practices now or in
the future. M.R.I., Inc. reserves the right to amend its rules and operational guidelines by action of the
Board of Directors.
CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY
Each contestant in the M.T.R.I. Pageant shall comply with the following effective on the date of
competition. Contestants must:
A. Miss Rodeo Idaho Inc. must have three (3) eligible contestants registered by the deadline or the
pageant will not be held.
B. Shall be a female as established by the gender at birth as shown on an official copy of her
Certificate of Birth. Shall supply M.R.I., Inc. with one official copy of her Certificate of Birth.
C. Must be age 14 – 18 by July 1st of the current year.
D. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA by most recent report card. Shall supply M.R.I., Inc. with copy of most
current report card, high school diploma or equivalent of high school diploma.
E. Be a resident of the state of Idaho and must maintain permanent Idaho residency throughout her
M.T.R.I. reign.
F. It is recommended to be sponsored by an Idaho rodeo committee or a recognized organization
such as a service club, chamber of commerce, sheriff’s posse, riding club, etc. Sponsors will be
recognized on contestant banners, tear sheets, programs, etc…
G. May not have been a previous M.T.R. I., be any other state’s “Miss Teen Rodeo”, currently hold any
other state title or any other national pageant, i.e. – Idaho High School Rodeo Queen, Miss Idaho
Teen, etc. If the contestant holds another title which has not expired prior to assuming
responsibilities as M.T.R.I., she will forfeit that title and will not be allowed to wear any other
crown or banner but M.T.R.I. if she is chosen as such.
H. Shall not be engaged to be married nor will become publicly engaged to be married during the
course of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant year.
I. Shall not have ever 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
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 3not be cohabitating or live as a 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 accepted from this rule. Contestant may not be engaged at time of
application and pageant competition nor throughout year of reign.
J. Shall abide by all rules and regulations of M.R.I., Inc. including: M.T.R.I. Rule Book and
attachments, pageant contestant rules, general rules, written expectations, official
communications and documents, and verbal direction from competent authority (Regional
Directors, Judges, and Board of Directors). Concerns shall respectfully be brought to the attention
of the involved Director(s), the National Director, Pageant Official or the President in a timely
manner
K. 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, scholarships, monies, or participation in approved
activities
L. Shall abide by the laws of the jurisdiction(s) she is in. Shall have never been convicted of a felony
crime (or equivalent, while a juvenile). Shall not have pending criminal charges (other than minor
traffic violations, with the exception of DUI, Aggravated DUI, and Reckless Driving) or have
adjudicated criminal sentences pending against her. Shall disclose to the Board her criminal
history- if 18 years of age must complete the provided contestant’s affidavit- and pending
sentences other than minor traffic violations. Shall have and maintain a valid operator’s license (if
of age and ability).
M. Must not have taken any actions, which in the good faith determination of the Board of M.R.I., Inc.
will now or in the future is likely to cause harm or damage to the goodwill or reputation of M.R.I.,
Inc. This includes the improper use of social media to include but not limited to Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, Instagram, Snap Chat or any other forms thereof. This also includes
but is not limited to inappropriate language, pictures, videos, etc
N. Shall not be a principal (initiating) party in any civil action without prior written notification to
the Board of Directors. The Board 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
M.R.I., Inc., or prejudicial to the positive image and effective representation of M.R.I., Inc., Miss
Rodeo Idaho, or involves a significant conflict of interest. Shall disclose in writing to M.R.I., Inc.
and pending civil judgments imposed against her.
O. Shall not have been disqualified in prior pageant competition for misconduct and/or
nonperformance nor have forfeited the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho title.
P. Shall not have ever been pregnant or borne a child out of wedlock nor become pregnant during
the term of the contract or competition.
Any contestant not meeting the qualifications set forth above shall be denied the right to compete in
the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant.
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 4ENTRY PROCEDURES
A. Each contestant must complete an official M.T.R.I. entry application.
B. The non-refundable Pageant entry fee must be paid by the sponsoring organization and
accompany the entry application. Only a money order or cashier’s checks should be submitted.
C. M.R.I. Inc. must receive complete entry application at the address indicated on the application.
Complete Applications postmarked on the closing date provided will be accepted however,
emailed applications are not considered official. There are no exceptions.
D. Each contestant will be required to sell a minimum of $200.00 in Pageant Program Ads. Must
submit a Pageant Program Ad Form and digital file (jpeg/pdf file) of a print ready ad for each
advertisement sold. Please refer to Appendix D for more information.
E. The following will be required with the application: PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE APPLICATION
PACKET LISTED BELOW TO: MRI, Inc., PO Box 291, Nampa ID 83653
1. Non-refundable entry fee ($450.00)
2. Signed M.T.R.I. Pageant Application Form
3. Pageant Agreement Contract (Assumptions of Risk & Release, Waiver of Liability, Scholarship
Letter of Understanding, and Release of Disclose and Warnings)
4. Code of Conduct
5. Proof of GPA
6. Personal Statistic Form
7. Medical Information Form
8. Background Affidavit and $20.00 Personal Check *If 18 years of age
9. Proof of Vaccination, and Negative Coggins Test on any horse stalled at the Idaho Horse Park
10. Copy of Driver’s License
11. 8x10 color photo (according to Photogenic), digital file must also be emailed to pageant
director
12. Copy of Birth Certificate
13. All Pageant Program Ad Forms (minimum of $200.00) and a digital file of print ready
advertisement.
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 5GENERAL PAGEANT
CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS
1. M.T.R.I. 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 M.R.I., Inc. 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 M.R.I., Inc. Board and disqualification of that contestant could result.
4. The pageant is not officially complete until contestants are checked out of their hotel room, or
until the coronation is completed, whichever comes last. Contestants will be responsible for any
damage done to the room.
5. Contestants are expected to abide by the M.T.R.I. Pageant Contestant Code of Conduct.
CROWNS & BANNERS
Contestants will not wear a crown at any activities (unless otherwise indicated by dress code).
Contestants are required to provide their own Banner identifying their sponsor. All banners must be
white with black lettering and worn at all pageant activities.
PAGEANT ORIENTATION
Pageant orientation will be held prior to the pageant. Attendance is mandatory. Parents are
welcome. Transportation to and from orientation is the sole responsibility of the contestant. The
orientation may consist of the following:
1. An opportunity to meet the contestants, their parents, and the M.R.I. Board of Directors
2. A description of pageant activities with the opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers about those activities
3. Drawing for the order of a contestant’s appearance in all pageant activities. (Draw horses
will be drawn for in the arena at horsemanship event.)
4. All contestants will receive the Final Composite/Scoring Breakdown at Orientation of the
Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant.
CONTRACT
A draft copy of the contract the winner will be required to sign will be furnished to each contestant
prior to orientation. Winner will be required to attend the 2018 Titleholders Workshop.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND ADMINISTRATION
Any educational scholarships awarded during the M.T.R.I. Pageant are administered by the M.R.I., Inc.
Board of Directors. Scholarships paid by the Snake River Stampede (if any) or M.R.I., Inc. will be paid
directly by the SRS to the hosting university upon the approval of the M.R.I., Inc. Board and the
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 6submittal of the required documentation. Rules concerning the eligibility and use of these
Scholarships are provided in the Application package “Scholarship Letter of Understanding and
Rules”.
HOUSING & FOOD
Lodging and food will be provided for by M.R.I., Inc. during the pageant. All other expenses are the
responsibility of the contestant. Contestants will want to have some spending money available to
them during the Pageant for incidentals.
CELL PHONE USAGE
The possession of and/or use of electronic devices i.e.: cell phones, PDA devices, laptop computers,
and/or any devices with internet capabilities are strictly prohibited by contestants during the
competition.
TRANSPORTATION
Contestants in the M.T.R.I. Pageant are required to pay their own transportation to and from the site
of the pageant. Transportation during the pageant needed for contestant functions outside of the
hotel grounds shall be provided by M.R.I., Inc. for contestants only. In the event that contestants are
released to their parents prior to coronation, contestants are required to arrive at M.T.R.I. functions
on time and appropriately dressed.
CHAPERONES
Contestants are under the supervision of, and will be escorted by the chaperones to and from ALL
functions during the pageant. A Contestant’s clearing house will be available to receive all
congratulatory letters and telegrams, phone calls, flowers, dry cleaning, etc. Parents, relatives and
friends are required to use this means to make deliveries to contestants and will not contact them
directly. Please refer to the Head Chaperone for any questions.
PARENTS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
1. M.R.I., Inc. welcomes and encourages 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 by their chaperone. No parents will be allowed in the contestant’s rooms during the
pageant. At the judges’ discretion, a contestant may receive point deductions or disqualification
for an infraction of this rule.
2. There will be some free time for the contestants during the pageant. This time is made available
for visiting with family and friends. At no time, will parents, relatives, or friends of the
contestants interfere with the pageant committee or M.R.I. Inc. Board of Directors.
3. There will not be any parents, relatives, friends, trainers, etc. allowed in the horsemanship area
before and during the competition. If anyone enters the warm up area or the arena or makes any
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 7other contact without permission, their contestant will be given point reductions or
disqualification at the judges’ discretion.
HORSES
Contestants must provide a horse to be used for the presentation rides during the Rodeo and provide
your own tack. Stalls will be provided during the competition at the Idaho Horse Park. You must
bring your own feed and bedding. Any horse being stalled at the Idaho Horse Park must have Proof of
Vaccination and a Negative Coggins Test. A friend or family member will be needed to clean and feed
and exercise your horse daily. During the week of the pageant and rodeo rules regarding horses and
parking at the discretion of the Snake River Stampede. While spurs will not be allowed during the
Horsemanship Competition, contestants may wear spurs during rodeo presentations rides, and
coronation. Contestants must use the same horse for events including: rodeo presentation rides and
coronation. All horses used for competition must compete in a bridle. (No snaffle bits, O ring, D ring)
Stallions are not allowed.
DRESS
See Appendix A for specific dress requirements for each event.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
All contestants are required to attend the Awards presentation. Contestants will wear full western
attire including hat, boots, belt and banner. 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/or scholarship(s).
AWARDS
Awards will be given to high point contestants in the following categories, including Horsemanship,
Speech, Rodeo Knowledge, Personality, Photogenics and Appearance. Awards and/or scholarships
will also be provided for M.T.R.I., the First Runner-Up, and the Second Runner-Up. Specific awards
provided in each category may vary from year to year. Additional awards may be provided. The
Congeniality Award will be identified by a vote of all contestants.
2018 MISS TEEN RODEO IDAHO WORKSHOP
The 2018 Miss Teen Rodeo will have to sign contracts immediately following the Coronation Brunch
on Thursday, July 20th at Still Water Hollow. This will not be optional and is considered a mandatory
portion of the pageant. A date for the 2018 Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Workshop will be released at this
time and is considered a requirement. This day is likely to begin at 8:00 a.m. in the morning and families
may need to be prepared to have a horse “parade” ready by 9:00 a.m. We will be working to make this
day as productive as possible for everyone included, for example to sign contracts, ask questions, take
pictures, work on media releases, just to name a few. Be prepared to be available all day.
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 8M.T.R.I. AND FIRST RUNNER-UP
At the conclusion of the contest, the winner and the first runner-up of the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho
pageant will be required to sign a contract between herself and Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc. The First
Runner-Up will be expected to assume the role of Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho in the event Miss Teen
Rodeo Idaho is not able to fulfill that responsibility. In that event, the First Runner-Up may or may
not be provided with the same awards as originally provided to Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho.
COMMENT SHEETS
Each Contestant will receive a Personal Composite Score Sheet and possibly Judges Comment Sheets
which will be mailed/emailed to each contestant within 10 business days after the completion of the
pageant. If there is a dispute regarding score sheets, they will be sent to the Miss Rodeo America office
to approve and verify they are in order.
GRIEVANCES
Grievances should be immediately brought to the attention of the M.T.R.I. Pageant Director. All
grievances must then be submitted in writing by a contestant and delivered to her chaperone within
3 hours of an incident to be delivered to the M.R.I. Grievance Committee. No other grievances will be
acknowledged. The Grievance Committee shall consist of: the M.T.R.I. Pageant Coordinator, M.R.I.
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 and the other Judges to
make a determination. That determination will be considered final. The M.T.R.I. Pageant Director and
the Board 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 ALL rules listed within this rule book may result in disqualification or
consequences to be determined by the Judges.
JUDGING GUIDELINES
Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho contestants are judged in four categories, all of which are equal:
horsemanship, personality and appearance, and knowledge & presentation. Scores from a
contestant’s speech, photogenic quality, interview(s), extemporaneous questions,
horsemanship/rodeo knowledge questions, introductions, fashion show presentation, media
interview, etc., will be added within those categories. The Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho pageant scoring
process will emulate the Miss Rodeo America Pageant format, with necessary changes approved to
reflect the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho judged events. Please see Appendix C for Contestant’s Composite
Score Sheet (Scoring Breakdown) and Scoring Criteria. All judges will judge all categories of the
pageant and all judges’ scores will be used. Judging will take precedence over all pageant activities
and schedules.
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 91. M.R.I., Inc. will provide for three to five judges, depending upon the number of contestants.
2. Judges are selected for their expertise in all fields of the competition.
3. Judges will judge all categories of the pageant.
4. All judges’ scores will be used.
5. A Head Judge will be chosen.
6. Judges may, at their discretion, deduct points if they see trainers coaching contestants from the
side during the Horsemanship or any part of competition, or if they witness unsportsmanlike
conduct at any time.
7. After each event, judges will hand their finished score sheets to the Head Judge, who will place
the score sheet in a manila envelope. The Head Judge will seal the envelope and sign his/her
name across the flap. The Head Judge is responsible for the Integrity of the score sheets
between the times the events end until that time the envelope can be delivered to a CPA or
auditing firm.
8. The score sheets will be collected and sealed at the conclusion of each judged event and the
sealed envelopes will be delivered on a daily basis by, a three-person committee; one being
M.R.I., Inc. board member, the Designated Head Judge and one designated contestant parent to
the auditing individual or firm who compiles, in private, the scores. MRI, Inc. may elect to make
use of hotel safes and/or Courier Services for delivering scoresheets to the accountant.
9. 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 M.T.R.I.; second highest will be the first runner-up.
10. Scoring ties in Appearance, Personality, Horsemanship, Speech and Photogenics 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.
11. A tie score for M.T.R.I. (and first runner-up) will be broken by the Horsemanship scores. The
contestant with the highest score in Horsemanship will receive the higher ranking.
12. The highest cumulative total of appearance scores in all judged events will win the Appearance
Category; the highest cumulative total of personality scores in all judged events will win the
Personality Category; the highest cumulative total of horsemanship scores in all judged events
will win the Horsemanship Category. Other specific awardees will be identified as those having
the highest score in that area.
13. All decisions made by the Judges, M.R.I., Inc. Board of Directors and/or the M.R.I. Grievance
committee are final.
JUDGED CATEGORIES
HORSEMANSHIP
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who rates highest in:
1. Horsemanship – including control of mount and the way she handles any situation which
may occur.
2. Balance – the ability to sit a saddle.
3. Positions of hands, feet and seat.
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 104. Mounting and dismounting.
5. Confidence, appearance, and awareness of audience.
It is not the horse, but the skill, understanding and ability of the contestant that will be judged.
Each contestant will ride a draw horse in each of the two go-rounds of horsemanship competition. As
in rodeo, there will be a draw for the order in which contestants compete, and also a draw for each
contestant’s mount. No contestant will ride the same horse in both go-rounds.
The pattern for the first go-round of Horsemanship competition will be railwork to show her mount to
the best of her ability. Please see details at the end of rulebook in Appendix B for first go-round pattern
specifics.
The pattern for the second go-round the contestants will re-draw from the horses provided and ride
one of the three patterns outlined. The pattern will be selected by the judges just prior to the
horsemanship competition from patterns numbered #1, #2, and #3 at the end of the rulebook. At the
conclusion of the second go-round, the Contestant will complete a presentation ride. Note: (Please
bring a flag boot with you).
The contestant may be required to dismount and remount, perform rail work, or change the pattern as
so designated by the judges, or do free style work. The patterns should be set by the reigning
titleholder, if possible. The contestants may be asked to carry a flag and/or make a presentation ride
following the completion of one or both patterns.
Judges may, at their discretion, deduct points or disqualify from competition any contestant if they
see trainers, family members, or friends coaching contestants from the side.
PERSONALITY
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who rates the highest in: intelligence,
including common sense and good decision making; overall conversational ability and ability to think
on her feet and speak with maturity, intelligence and imagination; a positive outlook; knowledge of
and conversational ability about rodeo, their state and other areas with special emphasis on grammar
and enunciation; emits self-confidence, maturity, high moral standards, sincerity and integrity;
personality as reflected in choices of attire, overall appearance, eye appeal and a noticeable
consideration of others; ability to project personality in the arena, on horseback, before an audience
or on television; sense of humor and professionalism in all aspects of the competition. Other
considerations include showmanship, ambition, desire, and enthusiasm.
APPEARANCE
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who rates highest in: attractiveness;
grooming including 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 appear in full western attire at all times unless otherwise
specified. This includes Wrangler pants or jeans, dresses, skirts, blouses, jackets, hats, boots, and belt
with proper knowledge of current trends in western wear manufacturing.
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 11FASHION FORWARD GUIDELINES
Titleholders must maintain a professional appearance at all time and balancing fashion trends and
maintaining a profession image can be a challenge. These guidelines have been determined to help
titleholders navigate this style. Please note that there is a time and place for when it is acceptable to
dress fashion forward. For example: Rodeos.
1.) Must always wear a hat, belt, buckle, and banner unless otherwise notified.
2.) No sleeveless outfits and/or tank tops. Fashion forward must include a cap sleeve or longer.
3.) No cleavage.
4.) No bare or low backs.
5.) Skirt or Dress length may be no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee. Please take
time to consider that the length does not vary while walking.
6.) No bare legs. May appear to be bare but must wear nylons, tights, or leggings.
7.) Make sure that all boots worn with dresses have a western heel and are not a fashion boot.
JUDGED EVENTS
PUBLIC SPEAKING
a. Extemporaneous Speech- Each contestant will receive a topic from MRI. There are 10 minutes
for each contestant to prepare a minute and a half speech. All speeches will be timed and the
judges will be given the length of each contestant’s speech. 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 relevancy to required
topic.
b. Media Event and/or Media Interview- The media event may be, but is not limited to
prerecorded 45 second commercials about Miss Rodeo America, Inc., Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc.,
Stampede for the Cure, Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, and Snake River Stampede
sponsors to be shown on screen following the contestant’s speech. Judging is based on
knowledge, poise, overall appearance, expression, eye contact, professionalism, and delivery.
c. Extemporaneous 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 ability to answer the
question, delivery, knowledge, enunciation, and personality, which includes ability to relate to
the audience and sense of humor.
MODELING
Contestants will participate in at least one modeling pattern. Judging criteria includes: personality,
appearance, creativity, initiative/flair, stage presence, proper presentation, and self-confidence.
PRIVATE INTERVIEWS
Each contestant will be interviewed privately at least once, possibly twice by the judges for a
minimum of 10 minutes and not to exceed 15 minutes each time. Judging criteria includes:
1. Correct answers to questions related to knowledge of the pageant, knowledge of the Pro-Rodeo
World including PRCA and WPRA/PWRA (including current standings, history & organization),
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 12rodeo terminology, explanation of rodeo events, equine knowledge (including tack, horse care,
feeding, diseases, anatomy, etc.) & current events.
2. Appearance
3. Personality
TEST
Contestants will be required to take a written test, which will consist of questions relating to the sport
of rodeo, PRCA, WPRA, the Snake River Stampede and equine knowledge, etc. Tests will be scored with
the highest score winning a special award. These scores will count in the total score; tests will be
presented to the judges for their reference.
Excellent sources of information are (but not limited to):
* ProRodeo Sports News * Current PRCA Rule Book * ProRodeo Media Guide
*www.prorodeo.com *PRCA Official Facebook *www.wpra.com
*WPRA Official Facebook *www.missrodeo.com
* Animal Rights vs. Animal Welfare (prorodeo.com) *www.snakeriverstampede.com
PHOTOGENICS
The judges will score photogenic ability by the 8” x 10” vertical head and shoulders photograph that is
submitted with Contestant Application and specific photos taken during the pageant by the Miss Rodeo
Idaho Pageant Official Photographer. Photogenic Quality may include: Overall appearance, expression,
attitude, choice of colors, personality, ability to work with a photographer and eye contact with camera.
PAGEANT PROGRAM AD SALES AWARD
Each contestant will be required to sell a minimum of $200.00 worth of Pageant Program Ads. The
contestant who sells the most will be given an award and no points will be given for this category.
Please see Appendix D for Pageant Program Ad Criteria and Information.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The 2017-2018 Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant Rulebook is subject to be revised prior to June 6th.
All contestants will receive notification of any changes. It is recommended to stay in contact with the
Pageant Director so that all information and possible changes are easily shared.
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 13APPENDIX A
DRESS CODE FOR PAGEANT EVENTS
Tentative
Photogenic: Outfit of your choice, 8x10 color head-and-shoulders photo. Hat
required (no crown or banner).
Orientation: Wrangler® pant product required with shirt, vest or jacket.
Private Luncheon w/Judges: Wrangler® pants product; form-fitting blouse or shirt with long
sleeves, any color. (Same as Orientation)
Speech: Western Elegance- Dress or Skirt with blouse and/or jacket.
SRS Buckaroo Breakfast (1): Wrangler® pants product; form-fitting blouse or shirt with long
sleeves, any color. No vests or jacket. (Same as Horsemanship).
Horsemanship: Wrangler® pants product; form-fitting blouse or shirt with long
sleeves, any color. No vests or jacket. (Same as SRS Buckaroo
Breakfast 1).
Personality Interview: Western Elegance- Dress or skirt with blouse and/or jacket. (May wear
Speech Dress)
MRI Gala Night: Western Elegance-Dress or skirt with blouse and/or jacket (May wear
Speech Dress).
SRS Buckaroo Breakfast (2): Wrangler® pant product required with shirt, vest or jacket. (Same as
Horsemanship Interview).
Horsemanship Interview:Wrangler® pant product required with shirt, vest or jacket. (Same as
Horsemanship Interview).
Private Luncheon w/ Judges: Wrangler® pant product required with shirt, vest, or jacket. (Same as
Horsemanship Interview).
SRS Grand Entry Preformance: Wrangler® pant product with grand entry attire, tiara, banner, and
chaps. Contestants will be representing your sponsor.
Pink on the Dirt: Outfit 1- Will be assigned upon confirmation of your pageant
participation.
Outfit2-Fashion Fashion Forward or Trendy Western party attire outfit
built around Stampede for the Cure. The outfit should include western
boots, western hat, belt buck, banner, and accessories. (This is NOT a
Western Elegant Event and a “formal” Fashion Show Dress will
not be needed. Please see Fashion Forward Guidelines.)
SRS Rodeo Performance: Wrangler® pants product with Pink arena shirt (Stampede for the
Cure night) or your choice/design. Chaps OK in arena for presentation
ride and arena coronation.
Coronation Brunch: Western Elegance Dress or Skirt with blouse and/or jacket. (Highly
recommended to wear a dress you have competed in).
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 14SRS Rodeo Coronation: Wrangler® pant product with grand entry attire, tiara, banner, and
chaps. Contestants will be representing your sponsor. (For 2018
MTRI).
All outfits require a western cowboy hat, belt with buckle, banner and appropriate boots which
the outfit requires unless otherwise specified. Contestants must provide their own white with
black lettering banner which will be worn at all times. Keep this in mind when designing your
outfits. No crowns will be worn (except where noted).
M.R.I. Horsemanship Competition
Each contestant will ride a draw horse in each of the two go-rounds of
horsemanship competition. As in rodeo, there will be a draw for the order in
which contestants compete, and also a draw for each contestant’s mount. No
contestant will ride the same horse in both go-rounds.
The pattern for the second go-round the contestants will re-draw from the
horses provided and ride one of the three patterns outlined. The pattern will be
selected by the judges just prior to the horsemanship competition from patterns
numbered #1, #2, and #3 at the end of the rulebook. At the conclusion of the
second go-round, the Contestant will end the pattern with a presentation ride.
Note: (Please bring a flag boot with you).
The contestant may be required to dismount and remount, perform rail work, or
change the pattern as so designated by the judges, or do free style work. The
patterns should be set by the reigning titleholder, if possible. The contestants
may be asked to carry a flag and/or make a presentation ride following the
completion of one or both patterns.
All patterns will be executed as written, not as drawn.
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 15APPENDIX B 3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 16
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APPENDIX C
2018 Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant Scoring Breakdown
Due to unforeseen schedule changes that may occur, this Scoring Breakdown may change up to
the beginning of the pageant. All contestants will receive the Final Composite/Scoring
Breakdown at Orientation of the Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Pageant.
*please note the scoring breakdown provided below is to be considered an example. You
may receive a finalized composite by email prior to the pageant and will receive a physical
copy of the Pageant Composite at Orientation on July 16 th
Scoring Criteria
Points will be awarded to contestants in the major categories of Personality (300 total points),
Appearance (300 total points), Horsemanship (300 total points) as well as knowledge,
presentation and content & delivery (300 total points).
Total Category Points (per Judge): 1200
Written Test (added once): 100
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 18APPENDIX D
PAGEANT PROGRAM AD SALES CRITERIA
Each Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho Contestant will be required to sell a minimum of $200.00 in Pageant
Program Ads. After the minimum requirement is met any amount they sell in addition to the
minimum the contestant will receive 20% of that total amount back. All net proceeds for the Miss
Rodeo Idaho Pageant Program will go to the scholarship foundation proportioned per division on
money earned.
3/1/16 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 19Miss Rodeo Idaho
Pageant
Pageant Program Ad Form
NAME EMAIL
COMPANY
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE FAX
AD SOLD BY: CONTESTANT NAME
Check Here Type Visible Size Price
Full Page 8” x 10” $100
Half Page 8” x 5” $75
Quarter Page 4”x 5” $50
Business Card 3 ½” x 2” $25
DEADLINE JUNE 6TH; NO AD GRAPHICS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL AFTER JUNE
6TH AND ALL MONEY AND AD FORMS MUST BE IN-HAND WITH THE PAGEANT
DIRECTOR NO LATER THAN JUNE 6th OR IT WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD MINIMUM
AD REQUIREMENTS AND WILL NOT BE PUT IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.
Submission Guidelines:
All ads must be submitted electronically to scharleepenn.mripageant@gmail.com in the
following format:
• PDF
• EPS
• JPEG
NOTE: There will be a $20 formatting fee for ads that do not meet the above specifications.
Make checks payable to Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc.
This form and payment must be turned in with the Contestant’s packet
3/1/17 MTRI Pageant Rule Book Page 20APPENDIX E
Social Media Etiquette
Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho is an ambassador for professional rodeo and a role model for our western
heritage and values. The young women involved with Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho model goodwill,
positive character and the highest level of integrity. MTRI's involvement with social media must
always reflect these qualities. While social media can be a marvelous tool, it can also quickly ruin the
reputation of both an individual and a rodeo royalty program. The following guideline is intended to
assist MRI in utilizing social media to its full potential to connect with family, friends, rodeo fans,
sponsors, and all her supporters.
1. The MTRI Facebook page is managed by the MRII Marketing Director. The current MTRI may
tag the Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc. page in her posts pertaining to her title. These posts will then appear
on the MRI timeline.
2. In ALL posts (including personal posts and MTRI tagged posts) MTRI will represent goodwill,
positive character, and integrity. Do not post negative comments (this includes sarcasm).
3. In ALL posted pictures (personal and MTRI tagged; in crown and banner and not) MRI will be
dressed modestly. Skirts, dresses, shorts will be no higher than 3 inches above the knee. Refrain
from low cut tops and backs.
4. Post frequently, but not excessively. A good rule of thumb is no more than 3 posts a day.
However, if there is nothing to post about, then don't post--don't sacrifice quality for quantity.
Great things to post about: positive experiences at rodeos and events, appreciation for sponsors,
utilizing sponsors' merchandise/services, promoting local rodeos and community events, etc.
5. Absolutely no photos or posts with alcohol.
6. Be safe. Giving out too much personal information can open you up to unwanted advertisement at
best and dangerous stalkers at worst. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation that involves the
Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc. page, report it to the Marketing Director. Personal safety comes first. Do not
feel obligated to accept any friends to your personal page that you do not have a personal
relationship with.
7. Write professionally. Use proper grammar and spelling. Do not abbreviate words. Do not
excessively use exclamation marks and emoticons.
Remember: Any photos, text, or videos you release through social media can never be retrieved or
deleted. Though you may delete it, someone may have already downloaded it. When used properly,
social media is a wonderful way to promote your rodeo, your organization, and your pageant. But it is
also a reflection of those entities and yourself. So, ultimately, when in doubt....don't do it!
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