ABSORBINE
AMERICAN QUARTER
    HORSE ASSOCIATION
BAILEY HATS
BONEFROG CREATIVE
CHAMBERS BELTS
COURT'S SADDLERY
DODGE
HOBBY HORSE CLOTHING
JUSTIN BOOT COMPANY
LANDSTROM'S
LAS VEGAS EVENTS
MONTANA SILVERSMITHS
ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO
PETER STONE COMPANY
PROFESSIONAL RODEO    COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
WRANGLER

BECOME A SPONSOR
Looking for a way to expand your exposure within the western community and garner national exposure and publicity for your company? Then let us introduce you to the Miss Rodeo America pageant and the sponsorship opportunities available.
     Opportunity abounds for Miss Rodeo America to represent various entities in our western culture and agriculture industry.
Each year, the reigning Miss Rodeo America travels America on behalf of her national sponsors. This exposure includes logging thousands of air miles, on numerous air carriers and through airports and cities from coast-to-coast and border-to-border. Numerous radio interviews, television appearances and speaking engagements held throughout the country make Miss Rodeo America a good, viable vehicle to promote your product and/or company.
      All sponsors receive varying degrees of exposure at our national pageant held during the week before the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. Nearly 800 people attend the crowning of Miss Rodeo America, and several thousand more are exposed to our pageant activities. Throughout the year, sponsors are provided recognition through various publications and projects initiated through the Miss Rodeo America Pageant business office.
      The Miss Rodeo America Pageant depends on the financial support from corporate sponsors to maintain the business operation and produce the national pageant each year. Only through their efforts and support can Miss Rodeo America educate the public about the sport of professional rodeo, our western heritage, the western wear industry and enhance the awareness of sponsors products.
      For additional details on becoming a Miss Rodeo America Pageant Sponsor, contact the Miss Rodeo America Pageant business office.

If interested in advertising in the quarterly MRA Newsletter contact the Miss Rodeo America Pageant business office.

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Miss Rodeo America
27906 Cumbres
Pueblo, Colo. 81006
(719) 948-9206
mra@missrodeo.com

The Horse World's Most Trusted Name —ABSORBINE— has been a family tradition since 1892. The parent company, W. F. Young, Inc., in October of 2001, signed a major sponsorship agreement with Miss Rodeo America, Inc. In addition to financial support to the MRAI Business Operation, the company offers Absorbine gift product to all pageant contestants and to Miss Rodeo America. Absorbine will sponsor the "Opening" for the Horsemanship Competition and grooming products for horses used in the pageants horsemanship competition. The company offers a cash award and plaque to the PRCA Contractor who's horse is selected as the "Top Horse" in the competition. Additionally, Absorbine will provide a $1,000.00 educational scholarship to the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation providing Miss Rodeo America returns to school and is enrolled in the field of equine studies, vet school, etc., or if Miss Rodeo America has completed her degree in the field of veterinary medicine and is a certified DVM.

The AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION, sponsor of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant since the early 1970's, continues their strong support of the pageant through their involvement in the horsemanship competition. The AQHA provides funding for the use of PRCA stock contractor saddle horses for the horsemanship and promotes the Miss Rodeo America Pageant through articles and advertising in the AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE JOURNAL. Each year, the AQHA awards a beautiful saddle to the winner of the horsemanship division of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant and supports additional pageant events and activities.

BAILEY HAT COMPANY, a leader in the headwear industry for over 84 years and one of America’s oldest and most famous hat companies, has signed a national sponsorship agreement with Miss Rodeo America, Inc.  Becoming the "official hat company" for Miss Rodeo America, Inc. includes providing the reigning Miss Rodeo America with a wardrobe of Bailey Hats, financial support to the organization and co-sponsoring Miss Rodeo America’s color autograph pictures.

The BONEFROG CREATIVE Studio became involved with the Miss Rodeo America organization in the fall of 2005, designing and building the new Miss Rodeo America website, launched for 2006. BONEFROG CREATIVE is a full-service graphic design studio, providing logotype and corporate identity, print ad and page design, websites, book and magazine production and covers, newsletters, shirt graphics, and more. BONEFROG CREATIVE will provide ongoing support and updates for the MRA website.

CHAMBERS BELTS are certainly no stranger to the Miss Rodeo America organization.  Due to their licensing agreement with Wrangler, they have provided belts for the Miss Rodeo America Pageant Contestants for several years.  However, in 2006 Chambers signed their first sponsorship agreement with Miss Rodeo America, Inc. providing financial assistance to the organization, as well as, a wardrobe of belts to the reigning Miss Rodeo America each year.

COURT'S SADDLERY plays an instrumental part in the horsemanship competition of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Each year, COURT'S SADDLERY provides identical saddles to the Pageant for use during the horsemanship competition. Additionally, COURT'S SADDLERY awards a beautiful COURT'S SADDLE to the newly crowned Miss Rodeo America. Founded by Tony and Zella Court in 1956, the company began making leather products, and in 1968 started the production of saddles. They continue to operate as a family business now in the 2nd and 3rd generations.

DODGE continues to increase its support to Miss Rodeo America, Inc. DODGE began its sponsorship in 1992 by hosting a breakfast for pageant contestants. In 1995, DODGE increased their sponsorship and became the "official sponsor" of the Miss Rodeo America Newsletter, which is published quarterly.

HOBBY HORSE CLOTHING COMPANY is the premier supplier of western show apparel in the world--and now they are excited about making beautiful clothes for rodeo girls too! Their mission statement is "To design, manufacture, and distribute quality products that enhance the consumer's enjoyment of horses." That's a fancy way of saying they love to help you win. Whether you choose an entire color-coordinated outfit or a few accessories to spruce up your wardrobe, HOBBY HORSE has 'the right stuff' to help you look your best.

JUSTIN BOOT COMPANY, is the "official footwear" company of Miss Rodeo America, Inc. JUSTIN BOOT COMPANY provides financial support to the business department of the Miss Rodeo America organization and co-sponsors Miss Rodeo America's color autograph pictures. Additionally, the JUSTIN BOOT COMPANY provides each contestant competing in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant a pair of JUSTIN ROPERS and a pair of JUSTIN SPORT LACE-R'S. Also, a wardrobe of JUSTIN BOOTS is provided to the reigning Miss Rodeo America and gift certificates are awarded to her runner-ups.

The perpetual crown worn each year by Miss Rodeo America is the property of LANDSTROM'S ORIGINAL BLACK HILLS GOLD CREATIONS. A new crown was created in 2000 and is worn for the first time by Miss Rodeo America 2001. The new tiara is a duplicate of the two previous crowns, the first of which, is now on display in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The second tiara is now retired at Landstrom's headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota. The crowns are made of Black Hills Gold, Alexandrites, Pearls and other precious stones and have been made available to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant each year since 1965. In 2001, Landstrom's increased it's support to MRAI by providing financial assistance to pageant activities and presenting the reigning Miss Rodeo America a beautiful collection of Original Black Hills Gold Jewelry to compliment the tiara.

LAS VEGAS EVENTS is the "official host" of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas and has completed its ninth consecutive year as a national sponsor to the organization. The financial assistance to the business operation, in-kind services and commitment to Miss Rodeo America's scholarship, provided by LAS VEGAS EVENTS, are invaluable to Miss Rodeo America, Inc., and the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation.

MONTANA SILVERSMITHS signed their first sponsorship agreement with Miss Rodeo America, Inc., in August of 2001, making them a major sponsor of the organization. The beautiful Miss Rodeo America buckle, buckles for the runner-ups, a complete selection of jewelry items for the First Lady of Professional Rodeo to showcase throughout her reign, as well as financial support to the business operation, is included in their sponsorship with MRAI. MONTANA SILVERSMITHS is dedicated to the exposure of their products, within their exceptional dealer network, which includes over 5000 dealers in the United States. Miss Rodeo America, as a spokesperson for their products, will assist, to further the marketing and promotional efforts of MONTANA SILVERSMITHS.

The ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in Las Vegas, became the "official host hotel" for the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in 2003. Complimentary rooms are provided for pageant contestants, chaperons and the reigning Miss Rodeo America. In-kind services, good old fashioned southern hospitality and an ambience of professional staff compliment the many contributions The ORLEANS HOTEL AND CASINO extends to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

The PETER STONE COMPANY became a major sponsor of Miss Rodeo America, Inc., in 2000. The Indiana-based company has entered into a partnership agreement to produce a STONE HORSE model each year. The model will be a replica of the reigning Miss Rodeo America's horse and become a part of the STONE HORSE Collector Series. A percentage of all sales from the Miss Rodeo America Stone Horse Collection will be contributed to the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation in the name of the reigning Miss Rodeo America.

The PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION recognizes Miss Rodeo America, Inc., as the sole entity to select Miss Rodeo America. The PRCA's sponsorship program includes hosting a luncheon during the annual pageant in Las Vegas, which provides an opportunity for rodeo committees and contract personnel to interact with the Miss Rodeo America organization. The PRCA utilizes Miss Rodeo America for numerous appearances throughout the United States. Financial assistance and in-kind services are provided to Miss Rodeo America, Inc., through efforts of the PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION. In addition, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum provides an exhibit area for Miss Rodeo America, Inc.

WRANGLER jeans is the "official western jean and shirt manufacturer" of Miss Rodeo America, Inc. WRANGLER'S sponsorship program includes financial assistance to the year round business operation and scholarship program. WRANGLER co-sponsors Miss Rodeo America's color autograph pictures and provides her with an extensive wardrobe of WRANGLER jeans and shirts. WRANGLER awards gift certificates to each contestant competing in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Additionally, WRANGLER jeans & shirts are provided for the Style Show and Coronation productions during the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas.