WSCA Royalty Contest

ELIGIBILITY

• You must be 18 years old as of January 1

• Queen of a WSCA Saddle Club

• Cannot currently hold a title from another organization

• Must compete on your own horse/horses or on a horse/horses owned by an immediate family member (mother, father, sister,brother). The intention is that you will ride and compete on that horse for the duration of the contest and during your reigning year. Any exception to the rule is based upon board approval. (Board action April 2012)

PRIZES 

• Queen: Crown, Belt Buckle, Saddle, Use of a horse trailer for a year, and $1,000
• Princess: Belt Buckle, Saddle, use of a crown, and $500
• Ms. Horsemanship:  Belt Buckle, Saddle, use of a crown, and $500
• Ms. Games:  Belt Buckle, Saddle, use of a crown, and $500
• Ms. Congeniality:  Belt Buckle, Saddle, use of a crown, and $500
• There are other prizes also

MANDATORY EVENTS

• Royalty Contest

• W.S.C.A. Championship Show

• Horse Expo

• Royalty Banquet

• Royalty Clinic

• Special Olympics

• March & October General Meeting

Other events that are not mandatory, but a lot of fun to participate in are:

• Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army

• Toys for Tots

• Winter Carnival Parade

• Kenyon Sleigh & Cutter Parade

• Saddle Club Banquets

• Present awards at the Minnesota State Fair

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PARTICIPATE 

• Fill out the Royalty Application that has a July 1st deadline. You can find the application in the forms section of the website and is also available in the May & June issues of the Spotlight. Please also refer to the “Royalty Application Checklist” before you send in your application to be sure that all of the necessary information accompanies your application.

• Sell Royalty fund-raiser raffle tickets

At the Royalty Banquet:

• Written tests

• Three personal interviews

• Speak at the Royalty Banquet with a prepared speech and an impromptu question

At the W.S.C.A. Championship Show:

• Execute a Salute Ride

• Compete for the title of Ms. Horsemanship OR compete for the title of Ms. Games. (Barrel Pattern, Pole Pattern, and Key Pattern)

(Note: You can participate in both – the horsemanship and game events if you wish to do so.)

• Vote on Ms. Congeniality

• Present awards

• Work in Barn/Show Office

• Stall Decorating Contest (not mandatory)


We would like to encourage all saddle club queens to participate in the contest.  It is a GREAT way to represent your saddle club and an incredible life changing experience that will lead to new friendships, personal growth, and memories that will last a lifetime! Join in the fun and participate in the WSCA Royalty Contest.
 
If you have any questions, please call Bridget at: 612-325-4410 or blingbehrns@izoom.net