Registration for this year's Rodeo Queen Contest is now closed.
Rodeo Queen Contest
Thank You to Our 2025 JCMF Rodeo Queen Contestants & Winners
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every young woman who competed in this year’s JCMF Rodeo Queen Contest. Each of you brought heart, dedication, and true rodeo spirit to the arena, and we are proud of the example you set for our community.
Congratulations to our winners—you shine as role models and ambassadors for the rodeo lifestyle, and we look forward to seeing all you accomplish this year.
To all contestants: thank you for your courage, kindness, and commitment. You are an inspiration, and the future of rodeo is bright because of you.
History
Jennifer was a 16-year-old Foley High School student who took her own life. Frances, Jennifer’s mother, describes her as a firecracker who was full of energy, who loved to go and do. Jennifer loved her horses, and her rodeo family. She was an Alabama 4-H Pole Bending State Champion, and an accomplished barrel racer. For over 27 years, we have held an annual rodeo and Queen’s contest in Jennifer’s memory in Baldwin County.
Why Queens?
While the rodeo is to honor her memory, it is also the Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year. The Queen’s contest is held as a way to engage the young women in the local rodeo communities, and create involvement with our philanthropy. This contest brings women of all ages together in this sport, to uplift and support each other. The goal is to help grow, build, and teach upcoming generations what it looks like to support others, while still working hard to achieve a goal.
2025 Rodeo Queens
Rodeo Princess
Lula-Rae Cody
12 · Foley, AL
Lula-Rae, a 7th grader, loves horseback riding, scuba diving, and spending time with family and friends. Smart, caring, and funny, she dreams of becoming a veterinarian and hopes to set an example of kindness and respect as the 2025 JCMF Rodeo Princess.
Rodeo Jr. Queen
Morgan Buswell
17 · Elberta, AL
Morgan Buswell, a 2025 graduate, finds joy in training her show horses and volunteering at Shorty’s Safe Haven, where she helps kids and rescue horses heal together. Passionate about giving back, she hopes to inspire young cowgirls and carry forward the values of determination and care as the 2025 JCMF Rodeo Jr. Queen.
Rodeo Queen
Taylor Cook
32 · Defuniak Springs, FL
Taylor Cook is a horse trainer and riding instructor who loves sharing her passion for animals with the next generation of riders. With a heart for mentoring and a deep love for the rodeo lifestyle, she hopes to inspire others in and out of the arena as the 2025 JCMF Rodeo Queen.
Contest Details
The Rodeo Queen’s Contest is a two part process consisting of an interview and horsemanship. Contestants are divided into three categories based on age. Age groups are as follows:
- Princess - ages 5 to 12
- Jr. Queen - ages 13 to 18
- Queen - ages 19+
Contestants will be judged by 3 judges on interview, appearance, and horsemanship with their own horse. All scores will be totaled & averaged for a final result. There will be a Winner, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up in each category.
Entry Fee = $60. Cost includes 4 tickets to the rodeo (a $72 value), which will be given to contestants at interviews along with their back numbers. Entry Fee is collected online at the time of Entry Form Submission. Entry Form deadline is July 7th at 5pm CST.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on July 15th, with group photos at 5:30pm and interviews to begin at 6pm, at 315 East Laurel Avenue in Foley.
All contestants will be contacted prior with the schedule for the evening. Contestants will participate in a 4-minute interview, and will be judged on:
- Eye contact
- Speech Ability & Response
- Poise & Personality
* Western attire required *
Horsemanship & Crowning
Horsemanship will be held on July 17th, at the Foley Horse Arena, located at 113 East Rosetta Avenue.
*In case of rain or inclement weather, Queens Horsemanship will be held at the Robertsdale Arena (behind the Baldwin County Coliseum).
- Contestants will be judged on ability to ride, control, and correct pattern.
- NO Leadlining. Contestant must be able to ride on their own.
* Western attire required *
Winners' Responsibilities
- Winning Queens will be required to attend all 3 Nights of the Rodeo (July 31-August 2).
- As a guest of Frances Holk Jones, you will be required to attend a lunch on Friday, August 1st, for the Foley Rotary Club. This luncheon focuses on the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, the Peer Helpers PLUS program, and the Rodeo. One parent or guardian may attend if needed.
- In addition to these events, Rodeo Queens will also be required to assist with one JCMF Event, and with the Rodeo Queens Contest in 2026.
- Always keep in mind that your actions and choices should reflect, “Be the Good, Show the Way, and Lend a Hand” — to uphold the mission and motto of the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, or you will be asked to step down.
Horsemanship Patterns
You will receive a copy of your Entry Form once submitted. If you do not, contact leslie@jennifermoorefoundation.com.
Questions? Contact Julie Malgaglio at 251-269-2405