Miss Rodeo

Steep beauty contest among real Kovboysha. Besides the beauty ... uh, girls should still be able to carry on farming.



1. Beauty contest "Miss Rodeo Austin" began on March 11 in the exhibition center «Travis County». The contest began with cowboy fashion show, during which all the contestants appeared before judges in long leather dresses. From left to right: Chelsea Lind Sarah Tilton, Karin McKinley, Amanda Hite, Stephanie Revels, Jessica Locke, Rachel Odem, Courtney Buholts, Victoria Welch, Khan Tomilson and Katie Crews. Twelve girls from Texas took part in the three-day beauty contest with a prize fund of 15 and 10 thousand dollars. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



2. Contestants are waiting for their turn to demonstrate his outfit judges. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



3. Cowboy «Wranglers» and boots in tone - the typical attire for girls "Miss Rodeo Austin." (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



4. This rodeo queen should not forget about fashion, even when it comes to fun race "Turmoil in the rodeo." From left to right: Stephanie Revels, Victoria Welch, Chelsea Lind, Jessica Locke, Sarah Tilton, Cody Joe Bankhead and Rachel Odem rush forward. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



5. The 22-year-old Amanda Hite curl hair in the recreation room of the exhibition center «Travis County». Mom left 19-year-old contestant Stephanie Revels tidies her hair. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



6. The 20-year-old Katie Crews carefully packed hair for a formal occasion. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



7. 17-year-old Chelsea Lind answers questions on the public speaking competition. Each contestant must answer a question on a topical issue on the theme of the rodeo, and recite radio advertising rodeo. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



8. Contestants appeared before the judges in the contest of public speaking. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



9. Amanda Hite trying to take my hat glued to the hair lacquer to avoid being blown away in the wind. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



10. 21-year-old Rachel Odem saddles his horse named Jack before the contest horsemanship. In his first such beauty contest Odem participated in 12 years. "Thus, I was able to pay for their studies. It made me who I am today. " (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



11. Stephanie Revels decorated horse's hoof "socks" under color of his attire. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



12. 20-year-old Jessica Locke is waiting for their turn in the competition of horsemanship. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



13. Amanda Hite answers the questions the judges during the competition riding. Unlike other competitions, to participate in the pageant must be capable of riding. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



14. Group photo on the background of the frescoes in the center of Austin on the last day of the competition. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



15. The final stage of the competition - an interview with the judges. Contestant Katie Crews in the office of «Associated General Contractors». (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



16. Catherine McKinley with his 18-year-old daughter Karin before the coronation ceremony of the winner of "Miss Rodeo Austin" this year. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



17. Mother Amanda Hite Susan helping her daughter to make up before the ceremony of coronation. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



18. The winner of last year's Grace Crews (left) with her older sister Katie. Katie Crews became "Miss Rodeo Austin" this year. To give the crown the new winner is always difficult, but in this case, Grace probably lucky - she gave it to his sister. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



19. The 20-year-old Katie Crews from Stephenville jumps honorary circle, winning the title of "Miss Rodeo Austin" this year. Prize - Miss Rodeo icon with diamonds and rubies - Kathy received from the hands of her younger sister, who won the competition last year. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)



20. Happy Father Joe Crews hugging daughter - now in their family two Miss Rodeo. (Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman)