Please take a moment to read about the incredible year for our Rodeo Royalty.
Our amazing "Sweethearts of Rodeo" give so much to our Rodeo.

Royalty - Special Edition

Kari Peterson - 2010 Miss Evergreen Rodeo

Howdy rodeo lovers! My name is Kari Peterson and I am honored to be your Evergreen Rodeo Queen for 2010. Although I was born in California, I have always been a country girl at heart. My family moved to Littleton, Colorado when I was a year old and I went on my first cattle drive at age four. As a young cowgirl, I was a proud fan of rodeo but was also interested in fishing, hockey, and go-cart racing. My dad took me racing at Bandimere Speedway as a child and I fell in love with going fast.

I was four years old on that first ride, and my passion grew quickly. I joined Westernaires when I was nine years old; a non-profit organization located in Golden, Colorado that teaches young people ages 9-18 precision mounted drill riding skills. When I graduated I was 1st Lieutenant of the top dressage team and also a member of one of the top red division teams, Precisionettes. From there I joined a group of Westernaire alumni who perform annually at the Evergreen Rodeo. With this exposure to The Evergreen Rodeo I knew I wanted to be more involved with this excellent organization.

I am a senior at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, set to graduate in May of 2010. Currently majoring in equine science with a minor in English, I have focused my studies on animal husbandry and certified in artificial insemination. I hope to one day work with stock contractors, breeding bucking bulls and horses.

Rodeo is a sport that I am proud to promote, because of its effect on those involved. I remember my first experience with horses so it is exciting to see the same starry eyed look on little cowboys and cowgirls when they go to the rodeo for the first time. It is an event that people can experience for themselves, the western way of life, and appreciate it for the history it is rooted in.

The Evergreen Rodeo has been a family event since 1967, and today it is a part of the professional rodeo circuit. Every Father’s Day it succeeds in overflowing the stands with a devoted audience. So if you’re looking for something to get your adrenaline pumping, join us June 18-20 for a weekend full of tight turns, crazy cowboys, and buckin’ broncs! I guarantee you won’t ever forget seeing the toughest sport on dirt, rodeo!

Kari Peterson
2010 Evergreen PRCA Rodeo Queen

Katie White - 2010 Evergreen Rodeo Princess

Hello my name is Katie White, I am proud to be your 2010 Evergreen Rodeo Princess! I am currently a senior at Conifer High School. I was born in Texas but have lived in Evergreen since I was five. As residents of the Evergreen/Conifer communities, my family attended the Evergreen Rodeo every year. I had always wanted to be a part of the rodeo. I played many sports growing up but my main interest was softball.

At the age of 12 my family went on a vacation to a dude ranch. It was then I realized my true passion for horses. When we returned home I found an opportunity to ride horses at Bobkat Ranch, a local riding stable and training facility in Evergreen. It wasn't long before I was working there, eager to save for a horse of my own.

In 2008 I was well on my way when I purchased my first horse at an auction during The National Western Stock Show. Zip is an amazing paint horse which has been the biggest blessing of my life. He was barely green broke when I got him and have since done most of the training myself. Zip and I participate in many horse shows and have done quite well. We have excelled as a team. Zip even helped me achieve my dream this year of winning the title of Evergreen Rodeo Princess.

After high school I will attend North Eastern Junior College to begin my studies in Equine Management and continue to learn about this incredible way of life.

As a proud member of the Evergreen Rodeo Association and the Evergreen Rodeo Princess I am blessed with the opportunity to promote the Evergreen Rodeo and visit other rodeos across the state. I look forward to meeting young cowgirls and cowboys along the way and influencing them. I love the sport of rodeo and can’t wait to share the toughest sport on dirt with others. My horse and I are a dedicated team that will do whatever it takes to serve the PRCA. Come out and witness this amazing sport for yourself. Hope to see you there!

Katie White
2010 Evergreen PRCA Rodeo Princess