Silver Spurs Rodeo

From snow to sun, I ventured to sunny Florida for the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee, Florida. It was an exhilarating trip that included hog hunting, a trip to Gatorland, tasting gator and turtle for the first time, air boating, numerous school visits and a trip to the beach. I truly enjoyed spending time with the newly crowned Silver Spurs Rodeo Queen Court. Of course, the highlight of my trip was carrying the South Dakota flag during the grand entry of every rodeo performance. Thank you to Norman West for allowing me to borrow his horse for the opening ceremonies. My host family, Regina and Sammy Roberts, provided me a memorable stay in Florida that even included a night airboating trip. Mark and Laura Kessler did a remarkable job planning all of the rodeo queen’s activities. I applaud them on a job well done for giving me a lifetime of memories. It was a great opportunity to get out in the sun and promote South Dakota and rodeo! In March, I look forward to attending the Tri-State Expo in Belle Fourche and the Black Hills Horse Expo in Rapid City. 


God Bless,

Courtney Smith

Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2009