HPR Pro Rodeo

10/19/2024

07/29/2024

Hey Y’all!

My name is Lacey Grace and I am your Senior Miss Hanceville Park & Rec Rodeo Queen!
I am from Jasper, AL and a junior at Cordova High School.
My favorite color is royal blue and I love welding, painting, and working horses.

I ride with Morgan Nicholas at Elevated Riding Academy, participate in the 4-H Horse project, and ride with the North West Alabama youth saddle club , and I will be attending the AOHA state show with my riding club.

I am very privileged to have this title. Not even in the sense of: “Oh, I won!”
No, I am privileged to even step foot in that arena. I am privileged to have met the AMAZING people I have. I am privileged to ride the horses I ride.
I am so, so grateful for it all.

I plan to serve this community and the surrounding areas with grace and respect.
I hope to see y’all soon at the rodeo!

Lacey Grace🐎
Senior Miss Hanceville Park & Rec Pro Rodeo

07/23/2024

Hey everyone! I am Abree McClendon (pronounced A-bree, everyone gets it wrong!) from the small community of Brushy Pond Alabama! I am a 13 year old 8th grader that attends Cold Springs Middle School.

I’m a member of North West Alabama Saddle Club Association where I compete in four events; barrel racing, pole bending, arena race, and stake race. I plan to start breakaway roping too but I believe that’s a little bit more down the road 😂.
Last year, I was the Southern Tuff barrel racing, arena race, and walk trot champion! I have two horses, Peppermint or Pep for short and she is absolutely God-sent and is amazing at everything she does! She takes care of every single rider that swings a leg over her. Pep and I actually won our first barrel racing buckle at the T Bar W Winter Series this year and I like to say it’s one of my biggest accomplishments.
Then I have Version Ta Fame, or Luna. She is my project horse and is yet to be broke but I have big plans for her future! She gets her name “Luna” because everyone on the farm believes she is a lunatic, however I don’t think so!
I carried the NWASCA flag in the parade of colors at AOHA in 2023 and I hope to carry it again one day! I was also 11th out of 74 riders in barrel racing at AOHA which was an absolute surprise and I’m so thankful for my Peppy girl 💗.

Here on the McClendon farm, we’re all known for our weird animals, fun fact, we own a sugar glider! We also own an assortment of goats, too many horses, four dogs, a kitten, and occasional chickens.
I’m on the cheer team this year and I’m so excited! Go Eagles! I’m an A B honor roll student and was actually on the robotics team as a 7th grader and on the math team as a 6th grader, and we got 2nd in the county.
In my free time, I enjoy working horses, FaceTiming friends, learning to breakaway, and playing with my mini aussie, Dolly.
This is Abree McClendon and I’m so blessed to be YOUR 2024 Jr Miss Hanceville Park & Rec Rodeo Queen! I’m excited to represent Hanceville and the HPR Rodeo!
I would also like to thank the pageant sponsors, Dodge City Petro, West Cullman Electric, Hanceville Exxon, and would also like to thank the anonymous person who sponsored our beautiful buckles! 💕

~Abree McClendon🐎
2024 Jr Miss Hanceville Park & Rec Pro Rodeo

📷 Brandi Nunnelley

07/15/2024

Hi, I’m Avonlea Bratcher!

I am 11-years-old and from Florence, AL.
I’m a proud holder of my first title, Little Miss Hanceville Park & Rec Pro Rodeo!

I’m a mounted shooter and have been competing in mounted shooting since I was 3 years old on my trusty mare Kentucky.
I love spending my free time barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and playing my guitar.
I’m very excited to represent Hanceville and continue my journey meeting fans of the rodeo in and out of the arena.
See ya’ll at the rodeo!

Avonlea Bratcher
Little Miss Hanceville Park & Rec Pro Rodeo

📷 Tiffany At Sky View

07/08/2024

Hello, everyone. I'm Adalaide McClendon, your 2024 Petite Miss Hanceville Park and Rec Pro Rodeo, hailing from the small community of Brushy Pond Alabama.

I'm an outdoors kid who loves everything from making mud pies to teaching my mini pony how to jump obstacles, to the barrel races and anything else you can think of to do outdoors.
I'm a member of NWASCA where I participate with my main man Gator! We compete in barrels, poles and arena race. I'm looking forward to my first trip to AOHA state show this year!

This is my very first title, and I couldn't be more excited for HPR to be my first. I hope to see you all soon!

I'd like to thank our Pageant
Sponsors-

Dodge City Petro

West Cullman Electric

Hanceville Exxon

AND the anonymous donor for the buckles!

We wouldn't have been blessed with this opportunity without yall!

-Adalaide McClendon
Petite Miss HPR 2024

07/06/2024

Congratulations Martha Needham!
These photos were taken a previous year at our rodeo ! Rustic Soul Photo

LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER MARTHA NEEDHAM WINS ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION BEST PHOTO ESSAY AWARD

Local photographer Martha Needham, known for her captivating images of local events and sports, recently achieved recognition for her exceptional work in the Best Photo Essay contest held by the Alabama Press Association. Her award-winning piece, titled “Bulls and Broncs: ‘It’s a unique and fun event,’” offers a remarkable visual narrative of the excitement and energy surrounding a thrilling rodeo event. This compelling photo essay expertly captures the essence of the rodeo, showcasing the skillful artistry and daring spirit of the participating cowboys and cowgirls.

In 2023, Martha also won awards for Best Feature Photo and Best Sports Photo.

07/05/2024

07/01/2024

We want to thank Southern Rodeo Company for putting on an incredible show this year! The rodeo could not have been possible without them! We can not wait until next year!

07/01/2024

We are proud to have B & B Petroleum as a sponsor for the Hanceville Rodeo. We are so thankful for your support!

B & B Petroleum is a local supplier of oil, gas, diesel fuel, gear oil, grease, and equipment. They are located at 501 1st Ave NW in Cullman and offer the best quality and price of gas and fuel around!

Give them a call at 256-734-1474 to see what they can do for you!

Thank you for your support with the Hanceville Rodeo!