Cherry County Rodeo Royalty

06/26/2026

06/25/2026

This past week, Aleena took the stage to represent Cherry County Rodeo as she competed for the title of Miss Rodeo Nebraska.

While she didn’t come home with the crown, we couldn’t be more proud of the way she represented our program and community!!

Anyone can celebrate a win. It takes something special to step into an arena like that, give it everything you have, and walk away knowing you left it all on the table. That is exactly what Aleena did.

We’ve always believed that pressure is a privilege. It means you’ve worked hard enough to earn the opportunity to compete, to challenge yourself, and to grow. Aleena embraced that privilege with courage, and she represented Cherry County with confidence, kindness, professionalism, and class from beginning to end.

She carried herself with grace, supported the other contestants, and reminded us all that a title is only one small part of what makes a great rodeo queen.

Aleena, thank you for the time, the preparation, and the heart you’ve poured into representing Cherry County this year. Thank you for wearing our sash with pride and for showing others what it looks like to compete with integrity and character.

We are so proud of you. Thank you for representing Cherry County Rodeo Royalty so incredibly well. ❤️

06/25/2026

Do you have what it takes to represent the largest county in Nebraska?

Applications are now available for the 2026 Cherry County Rodeo Royalty Pageant!

Whether you’ve dreamed of carrying the flag into the arena, representing the western way of life, or challenging yourself in a competition that builds confidence and leadership, we’d love to have you join us.

Pageant: July 11
Applications Due: July 5

Don’t wait until the last minute—submit your application and start preparing today!

Message our page or email [email protected] to request your application.

06/20/2026

05/31/2026

A huge thank you to Scotty’s Ranchland Foods for sponsoring the 2025 Princess buckle for Ellah Baker!

This year has been full of miles, memories, appearances, and opportunities, and support from sponsors like you helps make all of that possible.

We are so thankful for your support of our program and for investing in these young ladies as they grow into ambassadors for rodeo, agriculture, and the western lifestyle.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Ellah and making this year so special!

05/29/2026

They’re starting to roll in! 🚨

Applications for the 2026 Cherry County Rodeo Royalty Pageant are officially trickling back into our inbox and we LOVE seeing the excitement build!

Don’t wait until the last minute! Once your application is submitted, you’ll immediately receive your horsemanship pattern so you can start practicing and preparing.

This is your reminder that every queen, princess, and sweetheart started with one scary, exciting step… sending in that application

Ready to join us? We can’t wait to see who throws their hat in the arena!

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to Wellnitz Ranch for sponsoring the 2025 Cherry County Rodeo Royalty Princess crown!

Ellah Baker has proudly worn her beautiful crown all across the state of Nebraska and beyond this year while representing Cherry County Rodeo Royalty with kindness, professionalism, and a true love for rodeo and the western way of life.

Sponsors like Wellnitz Ranch help make opportunities like this possible for our girls, and we are so incredibly thankful for your support of our program and the next generation of rodeo ambassadors.

Thank you for being part of Ellah’s journey and helping her shine everywhere she goes!

05/24/2026

Today, we pause to remember.

Memorial Day is more than the beginning of summer or a long weekend. It is a day set aside to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country and the freedoms we are blessed to live each day.

One time, we heard a rodeo announcer say something that has never left us:
“The American flag does not wave because the wind blows it. It waves with the last breath of every man and woman who died protecting it.”

In the rodeo and ranching world, we understand the meaning of sacrifice, service, and love for country. The American flag carried in our arenas represents far more than tradition. It represents those who stood for something bigger than themselves.

Today, Cherry County Rodeo Royalty remembers and honors our fallen heroes and the families who continue to carry their memory forward.

May we never take their sacrifice for granted.

God Bless our military, our veterans, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Pressure is not the enemy.

Lately, we’ve noticed a shift in some competitions where the goal seems to be removing pressure. Making it easier. Taking out harder elements. Making it “beginner friendly” by making it less competitive.

And while we absolutely believe there should be a place for girls who are brand new, we also believe we have to be careful about what we are teaching them.

Because pressure is not a bad thing.

Pressure is part of rodeo queening.

Pressure is standing in an arena with people watching and still riding with confidence.

Pressure is answering a question when you don’t know exactly what is coming.

Pressure is representing a rodeo, a community, a sponsor, and a title when people are paying attention.

Pressure is walking into a room, shaking hands, speaking clearly, and learning how to carry yourself even when you are nervous.

That is not something we should be trying to erase.

That is something we should be teaching girls how to handle.

Beginner friendly should not mean pressure free.

It should mean girls are encouraged, guided, and given the tools to grow. It should mean they are welcomed into the sport and supported while they learn. It should mean they are challenged in a way that helps them become better, not protected from every uncomfortable moment.

Competition is not cruel when it is done well.

Pressure is not harmful when it is paired with preparation, encouragement, and good leadership.

In fact, pressure can be one of the greatest teachers these girls will ever have.

It teaches confidence.
It teaches responsibility.
It teaches resilience.
It teaches them how to show up even when they are nervous.
It teaches them how to win with grace and lose with character.
It teaches them that hard things are not something to run from.

Rodeo royalty is beautiful, but it is not just sparkle and a crown.

It is public speaking.
It is horsemanship.
It is knowledge.
It is professionalism.
It is accountability.
It is learning how to represent something bigger than yourself.

And yes, sometimes that comes with pressure.

But pressure is a privilege.

It means you are being trusted with something important.

So instead of removing the pressure, maybe we should be teaching girls that they are capable of rising to it!!

05/15/2026

Who will be the lucky gals to wear these gorgeous new crowns and buckles from Rockin' King Customs?!

The 2026 Cherry County Rodeo Royalty Pageant is coming up, and we can’t wait to see who will step into these titles, represent our rodeo, and Cherry County!

If you’ve been thinking about running, this is your sign. Whether you’re brand new to rodeo royalty or ready to take your skills to the next level, we would love to have you join us.

Reach out with any questions or to get more information. We’re happy to help!