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Royalty Contest Eligibility & Expectations

Eligibility
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Open to ALL WOMEN over the age of 18 * * as of January 1 st of the current year 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
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WSCA Championship Horse Show Horse Expo Royalty Banquet Royalty Clinic Special Olympics March & October General Meetings
FUN NON-MANDATORY EVENTS :
� Winter Carnival Parade
� Kenyon Sleigh & Cutter Parade
� Arena Trailer Sales
� Skijoring
� Polar Plunge
� Bell Ringing
� Saddle Club Banquets
� Present awards at the Minnesota State Fair
What You Need To Do To Participate
� Submit your Royalty Application by te 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 HORSE 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