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crowds relies on the youth’s involvement. I plan on encouraging and shar- ing the love for rodeo in its future contestants, spectators, and livestock contractors. I plan to do so by going around my community’s local schools and talking about the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo and promoting the rodeo life- style to the best of my ability to the youth that I have the privilege to interact with.


Katie, you’re working on an internship, horses related. Would you share with our readers about your internship, goals, and future education programs? I am currently working as an intern for Fappani Performance horses in North Scottsdale. The head trainer, Andrea Fappani, specializes in training reining horses which he takes to NRHA shows across the nation. This ex- perience has been such a blessing in my career. The horsemanship skills I am learning along with the amazing people I have met so far on my jour- ney have been absolutely life changing. I truly am thankful to be involved in this. In my time here I have rode some amazing horses, met some of the top equine healthcare professionals, learned some very applicable horsemanship skills, and learned that “it’s a dry heat” doesn’t mean it’s any cooler.


This internship has shown me many things but it also has shed light on some of my future goals and education. Some goals of mine include to run for Miss Turquoise Circuit Rodeo Queen along with Miss Rodeo Arizona, to get more involved with local Special Olympics programs, and to complete my degree. I would like to learn more about the rodeo industry and its involvement in my major.


I am currently attending Coconino Community College and plan on trans- ferring to the University of Arizona to pursue a major in Animal Science with a minor in Marketing. With this I would like to become a representa- tive of an equine rehab product company such as Back on Track, Ther- aplate, Ice Vibe, and other related products. While at U of A I plan on riding on their western horsemanship team as I pursue my studies.


2018 Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Queen


Katie Ramos by Miriam Lucero • photography by David Ramos


Katie Ramos, you have recently been crowned Miss Flag- staff Pro Rodeo Queen 2018. Would you share with our readers your reaction? How you will serve this year? Com- munity involvement? Upon hearing that I was crowned the 2018-2019 Flagstaff Pro Ro- deo Queen I was ecstatic. The concept of having the privilege of representing my hometown rodeo around the state of Arizona exceeded my wildest dreams. I first have to give credit to God for allowing me such a wonderful lifestyle and opportunity. My parents, for listening to me recite my speech goodness knows how many times, helping me reach out of my comfort zone and try something new, and for always being there no matter what happened with all of the love and support a daughter could ask for. I would also like to thank all of my friends who are now used to the “sorry I have to ride” or “I have a rodeo” texts when they invite me anywhere, for all of the support and words of advice they have given me all these years. My trainers Connie and Roddy Lara, and Jay McGinn who have helped shape me into the horse- woman and person I am today. And last, but certainly not least, the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo committee for allowing me to hold such an influential title.


With this influence I plan to serve my year by giving back to the youth in and out of my community and promoting the rodeo and equine lifestyle to them. The future of this amazing lifestyle consisting of long hours on the road, fast horses, and cheering


How would you describe the word Rodeo Queen? What does it mean to you, and your future? The words “Rodeo Queen” mean three very important things to me. While I didn’t grow up rodeoing like other rodeo queens, I did grow up on horseback along with attending numerous rodeos from the Cowpuncher’s Reunion Rodeo in Williams to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. To be a rodeo queen you become the face of the industry, when individuals have a rodeo related question they come to you, my first duty is to educate the public to the best of my ability about this sport and these animals that we love so much. My second duty is to always be willing to learn from everyone around me, inside and outside of this industry. My third and probably most important duty is to welcome everyone with an open mind and an open heart, you will never know how far a smile and a ten minute conversation can change someone’s day for the better.


I hope to take these three things and apply them to the best of my ability while I hold a title, and when I’m not holding one. While my future has always been in God’s hands, and I have yet to know what his plan for me. I have faith that becoming the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Queen is going to have profound impact on my future as a professional, horsewoman, and as an overall member of my community wherever I may go.


Each Issue of Horse & Agriculture Magazine we have a theme! The Aug/Sept Issue is “Living Life Well”! With your busy schedule, ro- deo, and internship. Any tips or suggestions that you do, or ad- vise to others on balancing your day? Life can get pretty hectic at times between the online summer class I’m taking, my internship, rodeo, and attempting to maintain a somewhat nor- mal social life. Sometimes I don’t even know how I am doing it all! Some advice for all of the busy bees like me out there would be to be sure to pay attention to your health. Sometimes while running nonstop our bodies will send us signs that it needs to slow it down and recover and that’s okay, we’re only human after all. Eat healthy, even if it’s just an apple on your walk from the truck to the barn (your horse will thank you for any part you use as a treat too), or a homemade smoothie to drink in the morning!


HORSE & AG MAGAZINE I AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018 37


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