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Rodeo Pageant Coordinators

Queen director: Olivia Gunter [email protected] (801) 830-0816
Princess director: Izzy Coddington  [email protected] (385) 225-0712

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Sydney Nielsen - Queen

Sydney is the 18 year old daughter of Todd and Nicole Nielsen. She wasn't born in Utah but she is so grateful that her family moved to this beautiful state she now calls home when she was 9 years old. Coming from a family that is rooted in family, service, and appreciation for our beautiful country, she is looking forward to celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary in one of the most patriotic states in our union. Sydney was born with an instilled love of animals and is blessed to have a family that not only supports that but shares the love of creatures great and small with horses and livestock at the center of it. Sydney has been fortunate to have gained knowledge from accomplished horse professionals in many disciplines and share that knowledge learned with those around her. She appreciates the everyday mundane chores and needs of the animals as much as she does the excitement of traveling to shows, rodeos, clinics, and events. She believes that dedication and hard work are essential to achieving goals and dreams whether for oneself or for those around her. She was an avid member of both FFA and 4H throughout her high school years and achieved much success in the show pens with horses, goats, and pigs at the county level as well as the state level. She assists and mentors in her local 4H clubs for both livestock as well as horses to support the youth and loves to still be involved. She currently works at a large animal vet as well as at Bridle Up Hope in Mapleton which is a program for women and girls that pairs the 7 Habits and Highly Effective People with horsemanship skills. She loves spending time with family and friends, being in nature both on land or on the family water toys, trying new things, taking photos, making jewelry, riding her horses, and just enjoying all life has to offer. She had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to be on the Rodeo Houston Pivot Girl Team this year and came away with life long memories and knowledge gained from others within our rodeo community. Sydney feels fortunate to have been able to represent multiple rodeos in the past 4 years on various royalties and knows the importance of what representing means. Her passion for our rodeo industry, agricultural history and lifestyle, and western ways goes beyond the arena gates and bright lights and knows the value in being an example, and educator and an active community member. It has been joked about in her family that she has spent more time in the saddle than she has on the ground and she can't confirm or deny that but wouldn't be opposed to it if it were true.

Carlie Nielson - 1st Attendant

Carlie is honored to represent the sport of rodeo and the community she proudly calls home. With a deep love for Pleasant Grove, she is dedicated to preserving western heritage while inspiring others as a role model. She has competed in rodeos, participated on multiple flag teams, and serves as a student advisor in FFA where she earned her State Degree by raising a steer she will show at the fair. Carlie enjoys working with youth through teaching city classes and interning in multiple classrooms. She loves seeing all their smiling faces throughout the community. You can also find Carlie in the outdoors: boating, surfing, hiking, and hunting, though she'll admit that sometimes "hunting" looks more like a "long hike" with family and plenty of snacks. Carlie has been training her mustang since it was a yearling. Seeing how far they've come is incredibly rewarding especially knowing she's put in the time, effort, and dedication to build that partnership every step of the way. As a high honor student at Pleasant Grove High School, Carlie looks forward to graduating and continuing her education in the fall where she plans to attend Utah State University and pursue a degree in agriculture education. The cherry on top of her summer is serving as part of the Strawberry Days Rodeo royalty as 1st Attendant and encouraging others to chase their dreams in and out of the arena.

Asher Amos - 2nd Attendant

Asher was born in American Fork, Utah to Janae and Shawn Amos. As a little girl, she loved horses! She also struggled with severe anxiety and confidence. Her parents used her love of horses to get her to take horse lessons here locally at Mickelson Family Farms in Pleasant Grove. The barn quickly became Asher's safe haven. Her talent and love of horses and horsemanship only grew. She is now an instructor at the same barn here in Pleasant Grove, teaching little kids how to overcome their fears and find confidence through the love of horses, rodeo, and the western way of life. When Asher is not riding her beloved horse Coco, she enjoys hiking, skiing, boating, and traveling with her family. Asher was also on the golf team and the cheer team throughout high school and graduated from Orem high last May. Since then, she has enrolled in a cosmetology apprenticeship program at Image Maker Salon in Orem, Utah. She has completed several certificates since starting her training and even flown to one of the biggest hair shows in the nation to train with some of the most famous hairstylists in the world. Asher is often referred to as "our ray of sunshine" because she radiates positive energy with her infectious smile, sweet spirit, and unconditional warmth and kindness she gives to everyone she comes in contact with. She hopes to use this opportunity of being Strawberry Days Rodeo 2nd Attendant to help little kids find their courage to take their first steps towards this way of life, overcoming their fears, and finding their own confidence.

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