Meet Miss Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Queen 2019

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — It's almost rodeo time!

Katie Ward-Crummey of Acampo, CA was crowned Miss Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Queen on Saturday, March 23 at the rodeo’s kick-off dinner event. Katie’s coronation was the culmination of a full-day of competition that began with horsemanship in the morning followed by interviews

and speeches during the banquet program.

Rodeo has always been a part of Katie’s life and taught her many of the values and strong work ethic that has helped her succeed. She is 22 years old and attended Galt High School before moving on to Lincoln Tech Academy for their Medical Assisting Program.

Katie started showing halter horses at the American QuarterHorse Association competitions and later added Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Trail and English riding to her list of accomplishments.

During her early rodeo career, she learned about the events and sportsmanship through goat tying and pole bending competitions in high school rodeo before she began barrel racing. An
accomplished rider she also rode for a Roping and Cow horse Trainer.

When not fulfilling her passion for horses and all things rodeo Katie finds time for hiking, photography, and camping.

The Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo was honored to have three top cowgirls competing for the honor of being the 99th Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo queen. Also competing were Alexa Parco from Tracy, CA and Katie Spies from Castro Valley. The rodeo committee extends their appreciation to all of the dynamic young cowgirls who competed in the hopes of sharing their love of rodeo and the western traditions that have helped give them strength of character and a strong foundation for future success.

Each year, the Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Queen Contest is held to select a young lady who has the desire and enthusiasm to serve as an ambassador for the Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo, our region’s western heritage, the sport of professional rodeo and the Hayward/Castro Valley community. The competition is based on poise, personality, interview skills and horsemanship. The 2019 rodeo queen will receive more than $1,000 in scholarships and prizes. She will represent the Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo and the community for the coming year at events and rodeos throughout California and Nevada.

The 99th Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo will take place May 17-19 at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park in Hayward/Castro Valley.

Tickets are on sale now for the 99th Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo. Tickets range in price from $17 to $30. General admission and reserved seating is available. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate the day of the performance.

For details about how you can take part in the full cowboy experience and a complete calendar of rodeo activities visit Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo.

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— Announcement from Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo