Rodeo Queen Contest

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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 14th, 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 16th, at the Robertsdale Arena, located at 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale, AL

  • 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 (August 6-8).
  • As a guest of Frances Holk Jones, you will be required to attend a lunch on Friday, August 7th, 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 2027.
  • 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.

THANK YOU!

We want to say a special thank you to Sandy Sansing Dealerships for sponsorships the 2026 Rodeo Queens Contest.

We are excited to introduce a brand-new tradition for our Rodeo royalty — a handcrafted, hand-engraved buckle and buckle crown paired with a custom embroidered sash.

Entry Fee: $60.00
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Liability Waiver & Release of Liability

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I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and agree that my participation in the horsemanship portion of the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Rodeo Queens Contest (the “Event”) involves inherent risks, including but not limited to the risk of serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, or death, which may be caused by my own actions or inactions, those of others participating in the event, the condition of the horses or equipment, the venue, or the negligence of the Releasees named below.

In consideration for being allowed to participate in the horsemanship portion of the Event, I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such risks and expressly waive, release, and discharge the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, its officers, directors, agents, volunteers, employees, affiliates, sponsors, and representatives (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or related to any injury, including death, that I may sustain while participating in or attending the horsemanship portion of the Event.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees, arising from or in connection with my participation in the Event.

I understand that this Release of Liability applies to any claims based on negligence, action, or inaction of any of the Releasees and covers bodily injury (including death), property damage, and any other losses I may suffer in connection with my participation.

I certify that I am physically fit and capable of participating in the horsemanship portion of the contest and that I am voluntarily participating despite the risks involved.

Photo/Media Release Acknowledgement

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By being a contestant in the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Rodeo Queens Contest, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken of you during the event and after if crowned. These images may be used by the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation for promotional, marketing, and public relations purposes.

This may include, but is not limited to, use in social media posts, website content, printed materials, press releases, and other forms of media. All photographs and recordings become the property of the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation and may be used without further notice, review, or compensation.