I just wanted to start this blog by saying how extremely excited and blessed I am to even have this opportunity! It has been incredibly humbling to see how much support I have and I hope to make everyone proud throughout my reign. It means so much to me to be in this position and I can’t wait to get started on the year ahead!
I started competing in rodeo queen pageants about three years ago; a bit of a late bloomer compared to many girls that spend their childhood competing. Once I saw what these pageants were all about, I was hooked! I loved everything they stand for: values, modesty, class, and grace, while having a deep appreciation for the Western way of life that I personally hold so dear. After an amazing year serving as Miss Rodeo Austin, I went on to compete at Miss Rodeo Texas and the rest is history!
I was very fortunate to grow up in the country with my parents, two sisters, and just about every pet/farm animal imaginable! My dad was a team roper so I spent a lot of my time around horses from a young age. This upbringing instilled my strong interest and passion for agriculture that I still have to this day. As I got older though, I began to feel almost guilty for coming from a life so filled with blessings while there are many out there facing struggles. Since then, my “motto” you could say, became Genesis 12:2 – “I will bless you so you will be a blessing to others.” I think a rodeo queen’s most important job is to remember that it’s not about what this title can do for her, it’s about what she can do for others through the title.
I am so honored to be the 55th Miss Rodeo Texas and follow in the footsteps of the inspirational women that have held the title before me. Thank you to Devin Felger Sisk, Miss Rodeo Texas 2009, for always selflessly offering her photography talents! The day after the pageant ended, she came to photograph me for the Miss Rodeo Texas autograph sheets. Thank you Devin!
I truly am excited for the year ahead and what it has in store. I hope to meet each of you down the road at the rodeos this year!
Blessings always,
Alex Ingram – Miss Rodeo Texas 2014