Rodeo Houston was definitely another amazing rodeo for the books! The morning after the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo ended, I headed East, straight for Houston. As soon as I got there, I met up with Miss Rodeo America 2015, Lauren Heaton. I hadn’t seen Lauren since the Miss Rodeo America pageant in December so I was so happy to see her again and excited for the three weeks ahead!
Every day, Lauren and I got to kickoff each rodeo performance by leading the grand entry. We carried the American and Texas flags as rodeo personnel (all on horseback), carriages, wagons, and firetrucks followed us all the way around the largest arena I have ever been in!
As soon as we got off of our horses after the grand entry, we headed upstairs to the Rodeo Houston Fan Zone. There, we signed autographs along with other rodeo contestants. It’s always neat for us to take pictures, sign autographs, and visit with fans. Once the rodeo was over, we were lucky enough to watch all of the amazing entertainers Rodeo Houston had from suites or right behind the chutes. One of the many perks of being a rodeo queen! 🙂
Rodeo Houston hosts their annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day and it was an honor to attend this year. Lauren and I were joined by other “rodeo royalty” as we signed autographs, took pictures, and spoke with visitors. I enjoyed getting to meet so many past and present service men and women, and participate in a day that honored them.
I have to thank Lauren Heaton for being such a wonderful traveling partner during our three weeks in Houston. We had so much fun and I loved getting to spend time with her! Thank you to the Cervis for all of their help and hard work, along with Randy Britton, for lending us horses to ride every night. Thank you also to Joel Cowley, Catherine Schultz, and everyone else at Rodeo Houston for your hospitality. Y’all put on an outstanding rodeo and made it one of the most memorable trips for me.
Blessings always,
Alex Ingram – Miss Rodeo Texas 2014