08/23/2026
This weekend at Steamboat Pro Rodeo I witnessed a miracle because of this Coca-Cola cowgirl.
Last night, Camryn welcomed me to her hometown rodeo with open arms. Excited to lead the horse she was riding into his first Steamboat Pro Rodeo, she took a chance only a true cowgirl can take, and started the rodeo, packing a flag into the arena.
All went smooth until her horse caught the big screen out of the corner of his eye, spooking him, causing him to buck. Almost riding it through, Camryn let her flag go and tried to dismount her horse.
Accidents happen in the arena, especially with our beautiful flight animals that are so generous to ride into such a chaotic environment. Camryn’s horse stepped on her head and shoulder, requiring her to leave immediately to the hospital.
Worried first about Camryn, then who was going to take her place, I stepped on her other old-reliable horse, Chex, and finished the rodeo out as the honorary Miss Rodeo Colorado/Coca-Cola Cowgirl.
When I arrived this evening, hearing that Camryn had to stay at the hospital for some time last night, there was one face I wanted to see. Sure enough, cowgirl tough as she is, Camryn returned, bruised but bright-eyed, to ride for her hometown!
Watching her and Chex ride tonight inspires me greatly. Not choosing to give up, but rather show up, is a lesson I will hold dear as I complete my year as Miss Rodeo Colorado❤️
You’ve made your rodeo proud, Camryn! Thank you for representing how resilient we cowgirls can be.
