Rodeo Queen contest open
The directors of the XIT Rodeo & Reunion are searching for the new Rodeo Queen to reign over the 89th annual celebration this August. In addition to the privilege of representing Dalhart’s premiere event for a full year, the winner receives a $3,000 scholarship and $2,500 in prizes. The entry deadline is May 15.
Current Queen Sofia Latini called winning “a dream come true” when she was crowned last August. She said that she has greatly enjoyed her time representing the rodeo and will be sad, she said, when it ends just before opening night ceremonies in August. She encourages all young women who have ever considered running for queen to enter the contest.
To quality, contestants must be unmarried females who will be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors for the upcoming 2025-25 school year. They must be able to ride a horse and live within a 90-mile radius of Dalhart.
The mandatory dress for the competition is a solid, white long-sleeved shirt with collar, blue jeans and cowboy hat.
There will be three judges, and contestants will e judged on personality, poise, horsemanship and interview. Points will be awarded by the XIT Directors to each contestant for the amount of participation they give during all the XIT festivities and workdays. Judges’ and Directors’ decisions are final.
The winner of the XIT Rodeo Queen Contest is expected to follow the rules listed below.
1. Smoking, drinking and illegal drug use will not be tolerated.
2. As reigning XIT Rodeo Queen, anytime you participate in a designated XIT function, you are required to wear white shirt with a collar, blue jeans and cowgirl hat along with crown, sash, etc.
3. When attending a Rodeo, Parade or designated XIT function, you must have the permission of the President or your designated Director to leave.
4. Arrive at the Rodeo, Parade, or other designated XIT function with plenty of time to check in with your designated Director.
5. After a Rodeo, Parade or other designated XIT function appearance; you may go to a dance or party with parental permission and a designated director. You must continue to wear your XIT Rodeo Queen attire.
6. Thank you notes are ESSENTIAL and should be mailed to ALL XIT QUEEN donors the week following XIT!!!!
7. You will NOT participate in any other pageants throughout your reign as XIT Rodeo Queen.
8. Prizes awarded to you as XIT RODEO QUEEN are as is. You will not change any part of the awards. Example: Changing stirrup fenders on saddle.
9. You will be expected to participate in ALL designated XIT functions unless otherwise granted absence by the President or Designated Director.
10. NEATNESS is VERY IMPORTANT: hair, makeup, nails, etc. Be sure that your clothes are clean and pressed.
11. As reigning XIT RODEO QUEEN you are expected to be a positive role model. Any inappropriate behavior or conduct WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
12. The newly crowned Queen must complete headshots and a professional prize photo session within 30 days of being crowned. Applications can be found at: https://xitrodeoreunion. com/xit-rodeoqueen/ or, for more information, contact Dylan Hunter at 806-215-4965.
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