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Minidoka County Fair and Rodeo Royalty
Contest Rules and Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in the Minidoka County Fair and Rodeo Queen and Princess contest. Our goal
is to promote a positive experience through sportsmanship, friendship, leadership and horsemanship
with all contestants and their families. Queening can be such an empowering experience that can ensure
quality benefits and lifelong friendships that will follow one throughout their entire life.
By participating in the MCFR contest all participants agree to abide by the following rules and
guidelines of this contest. Please initial each indicating that you have read and understand it.
1. For each category there will be one title awarded that will be expected to represent at all future
specified events those will be as follows: Queen (18-24), Teen Queen (12-17), and Princess (711) Entry fees will be a non-refundable fee of $35.00. *In the past, 1st attendants have been
recognized and given the opportunity to represent, however only crowned royalty will represent
following coronation. All ages are determined by January 1st of the contest year.__________
2. Each contestant will be required to participate in Speech and Modeling, Personal Interviews and
Horsemanship. Each contestant will be required to share knowledge of rodeo, current events,
personality and horsemanship. There will NOT be a test for this contest; however it is at the
judge’s discretion if they would like to quiz a contestant on knowledge in any area of their
choosing.__________
3. Each contestant agrees to maintain safe and appropriate tack for all MCFR events.__________
4. Each contestant will be required to dress as required by MCFR attire guidelines. All contestants
will be required to make public appearances as required by the coordinators and in doing so
each contestant will be appropriately dressed in full western attire at all times and appearances.
Contestants participating in the events of the fair will be excused from full dress only to
participate in specific events (fat stock shows, food booth, feeding/caring for animals,
etc.)._________
5. Each contestant and members of her family, friends and social network will agree to maintain
themselves in a positive and respectful manner throughout the duration of the contest (both
before and after coronation). Contestants and members above specified agree that they will
refrain from expressing their opinion in a public and hurtful manner towards any other
contestant, family member, and coordinator or MCFR board member. ___________
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6. There will be a $75.00 fee for all complaints/appeals filed with the MCFR board; all complaints
shall be submitted to the coordinator or MCFR board member in writing with payment within 3
hours of such incident. Should the board deem such complaint as valid, such fee shall be
reimbursed. If the complaint is deemed invalid such fee will be forfeited and absorbed into the
MCFR Royalty fund.__________
7. In the event that entry fees are not paid at the time of the contest, no contestant will be
allowed to compete until all fees and/or donations are submitted.__________
8. All contestants and royalty will be expected to participate when and where assigned unless prior
arrangements have been made with the coordinators. This includes any request of the MCFR
Fair board.__________
9. Any contestant having been pregnant, is pregnant or who is living with a significant other and/or
domestic partner will not be allowed to participate in the MCFR contest.__________
10. Each contestant shall submit a 5X7 portrait of themselves in western attire that will be used in
the program, newspaper and other areas as needed. (These photos may be judged however
such judgment will be at the discretion of the MCFR coordinators and/or in the event of a tie
breaker).__________
11. No contestant shall be permitted to ride a stallion.
12. No contestant can hold any other title unless such title will be relinquished within 1 months’
time of MCFR coronation. Exception would be that of an Idaho State Title. The only other
exception to this rule would be that of a High School Rodeo District Queen title, However the
MCFR title shall supersede all High School Rodeo titles with the exception of Miss High School
Rodeo Idaho at which time MCFR title would be forfeited and would go to the 1st runner
up.__________
13. In the event that any title holder can no longer represent MCFR as required, such title and all
gifts shall be relinquished to the 1st runner up or next available candidate.__________
14. The MCFR board reserves the right to refuse any candidate from competing in the MCFR Royalty
contest for any reason.__________
15. Each contestant and/or Royalty will maintain themselves in a manner that promotes oneself as a
positive role model for the MCFR and the great sport of rodeo. All contestants shall remember
that they are held to a higher standard and are in the eye of the public at all times and must
respect one self and others at all times. This includes all functions of MCFR, social functions,
social networks, other fairs and rodeo’s, etc.__________
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16. The presence of silent judges will be at the discretion of the MCFR coordinators.__________
17. Queen and Teen Queen Contestants may be requested to carry a flag at the MCFR rodeo’s
(Junior and Open).__________
18. Contestants with a criminal history more than minor traffic offenses will not be permitted to
participate in the MCFR contest.__________
19. All reigning royalty will be responsible for collecting both cash and prize donations. Minimum
cash donations will be as follows:
 Queens: ($300.00 minimum) plus prize donations.
 Teen Queen: ($150.00 minimum) plus prize donations.
 Princess: ($150.00 minimum) plus prize donations.
20. If crowned as Queen, Teen Queen or Princess, I understand that I will receive traveling items (ie.
Crown (Queen), Serape (Queen, TQ and P), and chaps (Queen), etc.) that will be required to be
given to the new royalty the following year. If I fail to do so or items are damaged, I understand
that I may be responsible for the cost of replacement of such damaged or unreturned
items.____________
21. Minidoka County Queen, Teen Queen, and Jr. Princess and the parents/guardians thereof, agree
to hold Minidoka County and the Minidoka County Fair board and anyone associated with such
board/contest harmless and not liable for any accident, injury, or personal damage that may
occur to her during her competition and/or reign.__________
22. All judges decisions are final at the time of the coronation and crowned winners will remain as
such.__________
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MCFR CONTEST RELEASE FORM
In consideration of my application being accepted as a contestant for the title of MCFR Queen,
MCFR Teen Queen, or MCFR Princess I am permitted to engage in the Minidoka County Fair and
Rodeo Royalty contest, I hereby for myself, my executers, assistants, family, administrators, and
friends agree to abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to the MCFR Royalty contest and I
assume all liability and responsibility for any and all loss, accident, or injury whether to person
or property.
I enter this contest at my own risk and understand that I am subject to the contest rules, both
written and verbal.
I also agree to hold harmless the Minidoka County Fair board, all committee members,
coordinators, and any others involved in such event for the entire term of the contest and/or
the duration of my reign.
I agree that this release of liability will remain in force until the final night of my term as MCFR
Royalty which will be the final night of all MCFR functions of the following year. Also, I hereby
release the right and claim of any photographs that may be taken by the Rodeo committee or
others designated to take such photos for use of promotion and publicity.
I agree that I have read, initialed and understand all above rules and expectations of the MCFR royalty
contest. I agree that I must abide by such rules and regulations and agree that failure to comply with
such rules can result in disqualification of current and future participation in such contest.
Contestant Signature:____________________________________________Date:__________________
Parent Signature:________________________________________________Date:__________________
STATE OF IDAHO
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COUNTY OF MINIDOKA
On this __________________day of _________________, 20_____, before me, the
Undersigned, a notary public in and for said State, (personally) appeared__________
__________________________________________________known to me, to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me
that he/she executed the same.
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(SEAL)
Notary Public State of Idaho
Residing In: ________________________
My Commission Expires: ____________
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MCFR Horsemanship Contest
1. Wrangler® pants product; form-fitting blouse or shirt with long sleeves, any color, no
sequins or “bling”. No vests or jackets. Hat belts and boots required. NO FAT BABIES!
2. Queen contestants will be required to participate in 2 horsemanship patterns, one with
their own horse and one with a draw horse. During the horsemanship competition, no
spurs shall be worn by any contestant. Teen Queen and Princess Contestants will
compete in one horsemanship pattern and there will be no draw horse. All horses used
for competition must compete in a bridle. (No snaffle bits, o rings or D rings) STALLIONS
ARE NOT ALLOWED.
3. All (Queen) contestants will be required to groom saddle and bridle their own horses.
No parents, trainers or any other individual will be allowed to assist, give pointers,
warm up any horses, etc. once released to prepare for horsemanship. All teen queen
and princess contestants may have assistance in saddling and bridling their horses.
Once the contestant is mounted no parents will be allowed to interact with contestants.
Should the need arise, a parent can ask the coordinator to handle upcoming concerns
or escort them to their child. NO TRAINERS, parents or others warming up any
contestant horses at any time.
4. No contestant is allowed to leave the warm-up /bullpen area during the contest. No
contestant is allowed to ride the race track during the contest.
5. Contestants will be required to participate in a pattern as assigned by the MCFR
coordinators.
6. In the event that there is an overall tie in the final score, such ties will be broken by the
using highest horsemanship score.
7. Judges can perform horsemanship interviews upon completion of patterns at their
discretion.
8. Contestant’s hair must be pulled back and secured from significant bounce.
9. Tack inspections will be at the discretion of the judges.
10. Queens and Teen Queens will be required to mount and dismount at the beginning and
end of their patterns. Queens will only mount and dismount on personal horse.
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MCFR Speech and Modeling Contest
1. Queens shall dress in a western dress of choice. Teen Queens and Princesses shall dress in
Western attire (Wrangler®, shirt, etc.) of their choice. Belt, hat and boots.
2. Speech topics will be as assigned by coordinators; all speeches will be as follows:
Queen (3-5 mins)
Teen Queen (2-3 mins)
Princess (1-2 mins)
3. Each contestant will be required to answer questions in the categories of rodeo knowledge,
horsemanship, current events and personality as a portion of their speech score.
4. Following speech and modeling each contestant will participate in personal interviews with
judges. Same attire as speech and modeling will be required.
5. Contestants will be judged on content and creativity, voice projection, enunciation and
grammar, use of microphone, eye contact, self-confidence and stage appeal.
6. In the event of a tie photos may be used to break the tie.
7. NO NOTECARDS OR PROPS WILL BE ALLOWED.
This Year’s Speech Topic will be:
QUEEN:________________To Be Announced
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TEEN QUEEN:___________To Be Announced
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PRINCESS:______________A creative introduction of themselves______________________
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Important MCFR dates to remember:
MCFR Entries, donations, and fees due.
July 16, 2014 by 7:00 pm
Meeting with contestants (MCFR Pavilion).
July 16, 2014 @7:00 pm
MCFR Practice (MCFR Pavilion)
July 22, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
MCFR Contest
July 25, 2014 @ 10:00am
4-H horse Show (these will be split into shifts)
July 26, 2014 @ 8:00 am
4-H horse Show day 2 (also split into shifts)
July 29, 2014 @ 8:00 am
Tiny Tot Horse Show (All royalty)
July 29, 2014 @ 6:00 pm
Lions Dinner (Sell rodeo tickets, perform dance)
July 30, 2014 @ 5:30 pm
Junior Rodeo (Teen Queen & Princess coronation)
Aug. 31, 2014 time TBA
MCFR Rodeo (Queen Coronation)
Aug. 1, 2014 time TBA
MCFR Fat Stock Sale (Old and New Royalty)
Aug. 2, 2014 @8:00 am
MCFR Rodeo
Aug. 2, 2014 @ 6:30 pm
**Additional appearances may be required at the discretion of the coordinator
and/or fair board. However, we will attempt to keep this at a minimum.
For more information contact:
Jacoby Sneddon
208/312-1711 or
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Tracy Stauffer
208/670-0442
Queen Pattern
Both Horses
**Queen will begin presentation ride immediately following completion of
pattern.
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Teen Queen & Princess Pattern
*Junior Princess will not continue around the arena, but rather stop
in the center of the arena after 2nd circle, back three steps, settle,
and then exit in presentation ride.
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Biography
Name:_____________________________________________________
Nickname:______________________________
Title I am running for: Queen_____ Teen Queen_____ Princess______
Age:___________
Grade:__________ School:__________________
Horses Name:______________________________________________
Hobbies:___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Activities:__________________________________________________
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Saying that best describes you?________________________________
Best Advice you’ve ever received?______________________________
Your Hero &why? ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Why do you want to be MCFR Royalty?
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__________________________________________________________
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Any other words about you?__________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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MCFR RODEO ROYALTY CONTRACT
As the Minidoka County Rodeo Royalty, you symbolize the strengths and abilities for the youth
of our community that wish to promote the great sport of rodeo.
Royalty will be required to up-hold high moral standards: All Royalty and contestants must be
modest in all events attended and must conduct themselves in a professional manner, no
drinking, no smoking, no vulgar language, and no tobacco. This also includes appearances in all
public places as well as any activity on all social networks (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.).
All Royalty will be expected to act in a lady like manner at all times which includes the presence
of boyfriends, friends, etc. No one will be allowed to be on the back of a horse at any time or
otherwise acting in an in-relationship manner in public during the course of her reign.
All Reigning Royalty and Contestants shall be dressed appropriately at all times, i.e. western
clothing (appropriate for the occasion) western hat, boots, belt, sash, and tiara. No revealing or
mid-drift clothing. Special permission may be obtained for other dress if the contestant is
involved in other activities during the fair.
The Queen, Teen Queen and Princess must keep in touch with each other on places they will be
attending. The Queen also needs to coordinate all activities with the queen committee chairman.
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All Minidoka County Royalty must help the rodeo queen committee with plans
for the following year’s contest.
The Queen’s crown is a traveling crown and must be passed on to the proceeding
rodeo queen. In the event that any of the traveling items are lost or damaged, it
will be the responsibility of the individual to pay for such item/s.
All royalty is responsible to provide the donations and gifts for that year’s contest.
(Queens a minimum of $300.00, Teen Queen and Princess a minimum of $150.00
to be collected)
The royalty shall attend all parades, rodeos, and functions as outlined by the
queen committee unless previously excused by the Queen Coordinator.
All royalty, contestants, parents and other affiliates to royalty and/or contestants
agree to act in a respectful and appropriate manner to all fellow royalty,
contestants, parents and committee members.
If I am chosen to represent the Minidoka County Rodeo for the year of 2014-2015, I agree to all
of the above rules and guidelines governing my reign. I also agree to abide by any other
instruction or policy as directed by the MCFR queen committee.
SIGNED___________________________________ DATE____________________
PARENT SIGNATURE (if under 18):_____________________________________
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Checklist of Items To Be Returned
(Please keep all other items)
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Rules and Guidelines and Release Form (Initialed, signed and notarized)
5X7 Photo
Biography
MCFR Rodeo Royalty Contract
Entry Fee of $35.00
***All MCFR packets can be mailed to:
Minidoka County Fairboard,
Attn: MCFR Royalty Contest
85 East Baseline Road
Rupert, ID 83350
Or…
Hand Delivered to the Coordinators at the Contestant Meeting to be held on
July 16th at 7:00.
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