About Us
Miss Rodeo Canada has a rich history and a profoundly proud look into the future
What We're All About
A Message From Our President
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are honored to be a part of this iconic program. Our goal is to create opportunities and lifelong experiences not only for the young lady that earns the title, but for all the competitors that run for Miss Rodeo Canada.
A special thank you to all our sponsors, without your support this program would not be where it is today.
We are invested in growing Miss Rodeo Canada to higher levels, looking forward to celebrating 75 years in 2030.
Tracy Keith
President
Since 1955
Our History
"If a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one."
Rodeo queens have been around for many decades, appearing as early as 1910 at the Pendleton Round-Up in Oregon, but it was in 1955 when the first Miss Rodeo Canada was crowned.
1955
In 1955 Mr. Herman Linder, a rodeo cowboy, announcer, and promoter felt the need to start a Miss Rodeo Canada organization when he saw Miss Rodeo America organize a year earlier. He felt the need to have ladies represent the sport of rodeo, acting as ambassadors and spokespersons in general. Mr. Linder got the Southern Alberta Rodeo Circuit (SARC) to endorse a queen contest. He called up some ladies he knew who were skilled horsewomen and who he felt would best represent Canada at a national and international level and soon the Miss Rodeo Canada organization was born. Miss Connie Ivins was crowned the very first Miss Rodeo Canada in 1955.
1960
As it became more difficult to pick our “First Lady of the Rodeo” competitions were held to decide the winner. In the 1950’s Miss Rodeo Canada competed nationally and then went on to compete in the Miss Rodeo America pageant. In the 1960’s rodeo queens had to be skilled horsewomen, because they not only held a rodeo queen title, they also had to actively compete in the rodeo – usually in barrel racing!
1970
In the early years, rodeo queens were selected by the contestant who could sell the most tickets to the rodeo or were selected by people purchasing tickets for their favourite queens. In the 1970’s the public voted for their favourite rodeo queen, and these votes counted for a large portion of the contestant’s final score!
2026
Today, we base our selection on the talent of the individual and with qualified judges! Miss Rodeo Canada is judged on her poise, personality, public speaking, modelling, rodeo knowledge and horsemanship skills.
Miss Rodeo Canada
Past Winners
The object of the Miss Rodeo Canada competition is to select a national ambassador for the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA), it’s athletes – both human and equine – and the sponsors that support the Miss Rodeo Canada organization. Once selected, Miss Rodeo Canada will fulfil her ambassadorial mandate and promote the western way of life.
Miss Rodeo Canada 2025
Codi Wilson
Contestants:
- Ainsley Zayac
- Arianna Dyck
- Codi WIlson
- Ellen Van Noordenburg
- Emma Atkins
- Jamie Davies
- Olivia MacLennan
First Runner Up – Jamie Davies
Horsemanship – Codi Wilson
Written Exam – Jamie Davies
Personal Interview – Ainsley Zayac
Public Speaking – Codi Wilson
Modeling – Ainsley Zayac
Program Ad Sales – Emma Atkinson
Miss Congeniality – Jamie Davies
Miss Rodeo Canada 2024
Kaylee Shantz
Wrangler Jean Jacket – Jessie Ferguson
Horsemanship – Hannah Braun
Written Exam – Harleigh Zack
Personal Interview – Kaylee Shantz
Public Speaking – Kaylee Shantz
Modelling – Harleigh Zack
Program Ad Sales – Martina Holtkamp
Miss Congeniality: Codi Wilson
MRC 1st Runner Up- Harleigh Zack
Miss Rodeo Canada 2023
Mackenzie Skeels
Wrangler Jean Jacket – Martina Holtkamp
Horsemanship – Mackenzie Skeels
Written Exam – Mackenzie Skeels
Personal Interview – Harleigh Zack
Public Speaking – Martina Holtkamp
Modelling – Mackenzie Skeels
Program Ad Sales – Mackenzie Skeels
Miss Rodeo Canada 2022
Jayden Calvert
First Runner Up – Naomi Akkermans
Wrangler Jean Jacket – Rayelle Smith
Horsemanship – Jayden Calvert
Written Exam – Jayden Calvert
Personal Interview – Rayelle Smith
Public Speaking – Naomi Akkermans
Modelling – Jayden Calvert
Program Ad Sales – Jayden Calvert
Miss Rodeo Canada 2020/2021
Alicia Erickson
Contestants:
- Alicia Erickson
- Alisa Brace
- Brittany Doyle
- Haley Schlenker
- Jessica Craig
Miss Rodeo Canada 2019
Jaden Holle
Contestants:
- Alicia Erickson
- Ashley Hyggard
- Brittany Doyle
- Jaden Holle
- Kaylee Billyboy
- Sage Nelson
Fun Fact - The Crown
In the early years (1955-1974), Miss Rodeo Canada did not wear a crown! It wasn’t until 1976 that Shelly Thacker wore a crown!
Fun Fact - 50+ years
CFCW used to run the Miss Rodeo Canada pageant and is our oldest sponsor, starting in 1975.
Fun Fact - Family Ties
Brittney Chomistek, Miss Rodeo Canada 2018, and Shelley (Sodero) Chomistek, Miss Rodeo Canada 1986, is the first Mother/Daughter duo to both hold MRC title.
Miss Rodeo Canada
Meet The Board
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program
President
Tracy Keith
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Vice President
Wendy Docherty
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Competition Coordinator & Bookings
Jessica Laughlin
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Treasurer
Joan Unger
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Legal
Ken Heintz
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Member at Large
Pat Buckler
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Board Member
Brittney Chomistek
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Board Member
Alexis Harke
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.
Consultant
Breanna Correia
Miss Rodeo Canada Board of Directors are dedicated to the growth of this iconic program.