There once was a girl, who dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen. Wanting to be known as "Rodeo Royalty", on September 7, 2011 her dream came true.  With much preparation and hard work, it paid off.  That girl, is me.  Hello, my name is Cheyenne Rosander, I am 16 years old and the 2012 Fort Dalles Riders Association Queen.  Of course, I wouldn't be holding a title if it wasn't for my marvelous horse.  Bogie is his name, and rodeo is the game! Even though I had only owned Bogie for two months prior to queen tryouts, we clicked almost instantly.  He has helped me through this all, and without him, this wouldn't be possible.

                    I'm looking forward to a fun-packed year full of learning experiences and making memories.  From traveling to rodeos, parades, luncheons and cowboy gatherings to simply being a role model for those other little rodeo princesses out there, it will be a great year.  As this is my first queen title, I will hope there will be many others to follow.  I feel being an ambassador for a riders club association is a hard-earned privilege, and no better feeling than knowing you earned it!

                     I live with my parents, younger brother, and wonderful horse in White Salmon, Washington.  My parents have always supported me in my quest to become a better horse woman, and they are looking forward to this great year just as I am!

I would like to thank Sally Hoover for providing the wonderful horse I have, and Jenelle Arzino for working with the two of us to make us better and better everyday.

                     A big thank you goes out to the Fort Dalles Riders Association for giving me this opportunity to represent them in the year 2012.  Also, everyone who has helped along my horse journey, and most importantly God, for giving me these wonderful people and opportunities in my life.

                                         Queen Cheyenne

                                     2012 Ft. Dalles Riders Association