From the Committees www . wsca . org 2022 - June - 13
Royalty Contest
ELIGIBILITY & EXPECTATIONS
ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER THE CONTEST
• 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 )
WSCA ROYAL COURT MEMBER MANDATORY EVENTS
• WSCA Championship Show
• Horse Expo
• Royalty Banquet
• Royalty Clinic
• Special Olympics
• March & October General Meeting
FUN NON-MANDATORY EVENTS :
• 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
• Submit your Royalty Application by the July 1st deadline . Application available at wsca . org / forms and in the May & June issues of the Spotlight . Please refer to the “ Royalty Application Checklist ” before you send in your application to be sure it is complete .
• Sell Royalty fundraiser raffle tickets . These will be sent to you once your application is received .
AT THE ROYALTY BANQUET :
• Written tests
• Three personal interviews
• Speak at the Royalty Banquet with a prepared speech and answer an impromptu question
AT THE WSCA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW :
• Execute a Salute Ride
• Compete for the title of Ms . Horsemanship AND / OR Ms . Games ( Barrel Pattern , Pole Pattern , and Key Pattern )
• Vote on Ms . Congeniality • Present awards • Work in Barn / Show Office
• Stall Decorating Contest ( not mandatory )
Contact Bridget Behrns with any questions • 612-325-4410 • blingberhns82 @ gmail . com