Horse Auctions & Rodeo Queens

Rodeo Queens! Sounds kind of ironic if you ask me. But my new dearest friend, Candace, has a daughter, Miranda, 8 years old. She, the daughter, is running for Rodeo Queen. Now, this is a serious thing in Ada, OK. It is kind of like a beauty pageant but on horses. Basically the kids gotta sell chances - and when you live a high gambling area it works out pretty good! The kid is raking in the dough. Raising over $500 in two weeks. Seriously.

You are probably wondering where the Horse Auction fits in to all of this. Well, apparently you can go to the Sulphur Horse Auction, held twice a month, put a table and a sign that says I am running for Rodeo Queen and cowboys will just hand over their money. It helps she is a cute little blond with her two fron teeth missing.

Why the story? I am constantly amazed at the cultural atmosphere in southern Oklahoma. Everybody's family. Supporting everyone in everything they do. They may be hick and they be REAL cowboy but they would probably do anything for you even if they don't know you!