Meet the Royalty

Spooner Rodeo Queen: Ariana Hendricks

Spooner Rodeo Queen 2023

Hello, my name is Ariana Hendricks. I am 16 years old, from Stone Lake where I live with my parents, Dan and Cheryl Hendricks, and my two older sisters. I am currently homeschooled and work part-time at my family’s business, Bar H Implement. Bar H has been in my family since around 1962! It was started by my great-great-grandparents. It is currently owned by my great aunt, Nancy, and was formerly co-owned by my grandpa, Roy. When I am not busy with school or work, one of my favorite things to do in my free time is to socialize and participate in community events. One of my favorite community events is the barn and swing dancing events each month! Another one of my favorite things is flying and learning about piloting! A goal I am working towards currently as well is to become a pilot myself. I hope to be able to one day use piloting to better my community! Another thing I love is to be involved with my church! I am also on the worship team at my church, Northern Lights Christian Center in Hayward, which has been a blast! My favorite instrument to play is the guitar. I am self-taught and have been playing for four years. Music is a passion of mine that I love sharing with others as well through lessons and get-together playing sessions! Helping and inspiring others is one of many reasons why I hope to be rodeo queen.

Spooner Rodeo Princess: Bree Copp

Spooner Rodeo Princess 2023

Hi! My name is Bree Copp. I am eighteen years old and one hundred percent cowgirl! I haven’t missed a rodeo since my family moved to the area in 2013. I am the daughter of Heath and Rebecca Copp. I began riding horses when I was five years old but had to stop for a number of years until I got back into it in the spring of 2018. Since then I’ve been working with horses every chance I could. In December of 2020, I got my own horse, Ranger, and it was love at first sight! Ranger is a sixteen year old Quarter horse gelding and handsome as they come although I may be slightly biased. We have truly become a team and enjoy trail, gaming, liberty and tricks, a little bit of a cow horse, and recently gotten into vaulting. Last summer Ranger carried me to queen of our local horse club, the Northwest Wisconsin Equine Club, and we had so much fun! I learned a lot about being a role model and representing our club. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone so that I could become a better rider and friend. My passion is training horses and I currently intern at Ranch of Rescued Hope in Phillips, Wisconsin. I hope to compete in mustang makeovers in the coming years and move out west in the fall to begin training horses on my own. At the moment, I also work a number of different part time jobs besides my internship. I work at Peragon Enterprises in Shell Lake and nanny for a family with four little kids. I also have a couple horse owners who would like me to put some training on their horses this spring. I was homeschooled and graduated early at the age of sixteen. I have no immediate plans for further schooling but I haven’t completely ruled it out of the future yet. My favorite part of the rodeo is the very beginning when we sing the national anthem and the girls come riding out. Over the years that has inspired me to keep riding and working towards my dreams. One of those dreams has been getting to ride as royalty and inspiring other young girls like me. Making connections in the horse world and getting involved is one of my biggest joys. I love working hard and learning new things and I am so excited for this opportunity to get to meet all the girls who are competing and gain some rodeo experience! I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and cannot wait to see what He has in store for my future.

Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin: Tiffany Smail

Hello, I am Tiffany Smail, and I am the 2023-2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin! At a young age, I found a passion for horses, which eventually sparked my love of rodeo. Every year, I attend the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo in Merril, WI. When I was younger, I always looked up to the queens in the arena, and that made me decide to run for the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo Queen. In 2023, I earned the title and got to attend many events and rodeos throughout the year. After completing my reign, I missed being so involved in the rodeo setting that I applied to be Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin. Last August, I traveled to the St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo in Glenwood City to compete for the title. I competed in a series of categories: photogenics, appearance, personality, horsemanship, and rodeo knowledge. I ended up winning five of the five categories, securing my title. I now travel across Wisconsin to different rodeos and events to advocate for the sport of rodeo and continue to be involved in the industry.

Miss Rodeo Wisconsin: Tori Boyea

Tori Boyea, born and raised right outside Green Bay, Wisconsin embodies a blend of rural roots and a deep love for Packers football. At 16, she entered the workforce at the Packers Pro Shop Distribution Center, later securing an internship as the youngest of 30 interns. Tori grew up enjoying riding in the backyard with her mom, never once trailering her horse until her teenage years. Her horse career evolved when she discovered a rodeo drill team just 45 minutes from her hometown, setting her on a transformative path. In 2020, she was awarded her first Rodeo Queen title for the Mid-Western Rodeo in Manawa, WI. Tori graduated with an Associates Degree in Design and Graphic Technology which she has used to start up her own small business, serendipiT. She specializes in graphic design and photography for fellow equin based businesses. Her goal is to dive deeper into event photography in the future. Tori spent the majority of 2022 working for Ariat International as a field merchandiser traveling to numerous events she will soon be returning to as Miss Rodeo Wisconsin. Tori's platform, "You can too" echoes her belief that everyone, regardless of age, experience, or background, can pursue their passions and dreams.

Looking forward to July!

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