Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner? Winter is a busy time on the ranch for my family. Feeding 900 head of cows means getting up early and rushing to school. We have had quite a bit of snow on the high desert which puts a smile on my dads face.
My coronation is sneaking up as well, January 26, 2008. I can hardly wait! I have been working hard to make sure everything is ready for the upcoming year. My chaps are ordered thanks to Julie at Ellensburg Saddle Company she has been great.

We fly into Portland on the 5th of January to attend the Columbia County and Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon coronation. I am looking forward to visiting with old friends as well as meeting new ones.

Happy Trails and Sweet Dreams!

Staheli Jo Wilkinson

2008 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon

Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Staheli Jo Wilkinson

The Oregon, Nevada border town of McDermitt is home to fifth generation ranch girl, Staheli Jo Wilkinson. The twelve-year-old daughter of Nick and Jaimi Wilkinson is no stranger to hard work. Countless hours in the saddle on the Trout Creek Mountains has given her the opportunity to both plan and dream about her future.
Staheli’s passion for promoting the sport of rodeo started as a small child as she sat starry eyed looking at pictures of her grandmother as Miss Rodeo Utah. From that moment on she has worked diligently to fulfill that dream. The dream became a reality on August 4, 2007 as she was crowned Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon 2008; winning the categories of Horsemanship, Speech, Appearance, Personality and Photogenics. Staheli was honored to be awarded First Runner up in the 2007 Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant.
Staheli loves the sport of rodeo and competes in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and is learning to team rope. When not kicking up dust in the arena, she plays basketball, volleyball, and is an active member of her local 4-H group. She shows family raised Angus cattle and is the proud owner of this years Grand Champion Market Steer. Staheli is a straight “A” student who loves to read and can often be found curled up in a corner enjoying a book.
Staheli truly believes that her love of the cowboy life and her western heritage will help her as she embarks on her new adventure traveling the beautiful state of Oregon promoting the sport of rodeo.