07/29/2026
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo in Madras. I would first like to thank Queen Nora Gates and her parents, Sue Ellen Vincent, and the whole amazing board! I had a fantastic time and felt so welcome! Throughout the week, I had the privilege of helping present 4-H ribbons and overall awards, celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of so many outstanding exhibitors. I was also honored to be asked to serve as the judge for the horse section of Master Showmanship Round Robin. During the rodeo nights, it was a complete honor to carry and present the Oregon flag and spend the night with Queen Nora pushing cows. We shared some great times and a lot of laughs!
The smoke may have thought it was going to put a damper on things, but spending time with Nora, Crooked River Roundup Queen Aubrey DeRoest, and Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Kieran proved a different story! We rode a camel, painted rocks, did spring jumping, and laughed inside inflatable balls in a pool!
It was an incredible weekend filled with amazing people, unforgettable experiences, and memories I'll always cherish.
A huge thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo such a wonderful event.
With Honor & Honesty
Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon 2026
Paytyn Hayda
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