Becoming Royalty

About the Royalty Program

The Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo Royalty comprises a Queen and an Attendant. They are the faces of our rodeo, representing and promoting Elizabeth Stampede events at parades, other rodeos, community events, and more.
Throughout the reign year, the queen and attendant represent and promote the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo in various venues.
The Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo Foundation is proud to award a $1000 scholarship to the Queen and a $500 scholarship to the Attendant each year.
Royalty Clinic

The Royalty Clinic for 2024 is planned to be held on August 10th at Casey Jones Park from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The clinic is an opportunity for current and aspiring royalty, coordinators, and parents. Hosted by the current Queen and Attendendat this covers all of the topics to earn a title and improve skills at any level.
Royalty Competition

The Royalty Competition 2024 is on September 7th at Casey Jones Park from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The competition is where applicants have the opportunity to show their horsemanship, model, and answer questions for a panel of judges. The results of the competition will name the Queen and Attendant for the following year.

Royalty Application Process

There are several steps involved with becoming the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo Royalty. Use the steps below and the buttons to complete each step.

All rodeo participants, volunteers, applicants, and royalty must sign a liability waiver each year.

1.

Liability Waiver

Each royalty applicant must complete an application and upload a headshot and proof of age.

2.

Application

Royalty applicants and their parents or legal guardians must complete the Royalty Contract.

3.

Contract

Royalty applicants need to seek three recommendations from community members.

4.

Recommendations

Applicants need to particpate in the Royalty Clinic and Competition in the Fall.

5. FAQs

When is the clinic and competition?

Clinic is on August 10th at Casey Jones Park from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Competition is on September 7th at Casey Jones Park from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

What are the age requirements?

Queen: Contestants must be 17-21 years of age by January 1 of the year for which she will hold the title.
Attendant: Contestants must be 15-19 years of age by January 1st the year for which she will hold the title.

Where do I have to live to be eligible for running?

Contestants must be Colorado residents and live within about 50 miles of Elizabeth.

What does the horsemanship entail?

Each contestant shall compete on the horse they plan to use during their reign. Each contestant must perform a pattern, hot lap, and flag run.

She must demonstrate to the committee that she is mounted on a well-broke horse that is accustomed to loud noises and lots of arena activity. Horses must be parade-safe. Should the committee determine that such is not the case, contestants will be asked to find a different horse or the committee may help them locate one. It is the Queen’s and Attendant’s responsibility to have a horse that they can use throughout their reign.