The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo recently selected their fourth class of cowgirl ambassadors as part the Utah Cowgirl Collective program. Six young ladies were selected from a group of 23 applicants from across the State of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
We are excited to announced the Class of 2026
Front row (left to right):
Adri Fitzgerald - Peoa, UT
Becky Wangsgard - Logan, UT
Ansley Staley - Orangeville, UT
Back row (left to right)
Berklee Phillips - Cedar City, UT
Tori Richards - Orem, UT
Kadence Westmoreland - Park Valley, UT
Each cowgirl will now commit to a yearlong worth of service to help the community, educate the youth on the western lifestyle, promote connection, kinship and cowgirl grit to all women and serve as the official ambassadors and flag girls of the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo July 21-25.
Photo by @stevegrayphotos
Last night - April 8 - WPRA Barrel Racer Carlee Otero and 10X PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright was honored at the Utah State of Sport Banquet in Salt Lake City. They were honored as the Utah Pioneer Week Top Hands from 2025 - meaning out of all the contestants who competed at the rodeos in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Spanish Fork during Pioneer Week they were the top female and male money earners. They received a bonus check for $15,000 each along with trophy stirrups from Sheridan Buckle Company.
Joining them on stage were Miss Rodeo America, Miss Rodeo Utah and representatives from the three rodeos.
Congrats to both of them and can't wait to see who wins this award in 2026 during the week of July 20-25.
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association
PRCA ProRodeo
Miss Rodeo America
@sheridanbuckleco
I’m so honored to receive the 2025 Utah Pioneer Week Top Hand Award as the top-earning female athlete across Utah rodeos. Last year was uncertain after Sly’s injury, but I trusted God’s plan and He gave us Regina George. 🤍 She stepped up in a big way, especially at the @daysof47rodeo , setting the arena record and winning gold. Like I told @calamityjanie , I always knew she was good, but she’s proven to be great.
WPRA Breakaway Ropers - have you ever wanted a chance to rope at the Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo? Well the Western Regional Event is your chance to qualify for Salt Lake City and Calgary! Entries close on March 27th!
Entries for the WPRA Western Regional Qualifier are open!
🗓️ April 10th - 12th
📍Blackhawk Arena, Salina, UT
✅ Utah Days of ‘47 Qualifier and Calgary Stampede Qualifier
🚨 WPRA Card Race (Card Holder Only), WPRA Breakaway (Any WPRA member), WPRA permit only side-pot
Visit /2026-wpra-western-regional-salina-ut/ for all the details!
We will see you there!
And last but certainly not least we hear what the Utah Cowgirl Collective program has meant to McKall Burton
As a member of the Utah Cowgirl Collective, I have had so many great experiences. Through the many opportunities to serve I have met so many great people. I have learned so much and I have become a better person. I’m so grateful for this program.
Who will take the reins from McKall? Get your applications in now to be part of the Class of 2026!
Visit utahcowgirlcollective.com for more information and to apply.
Today we hear from Chezlie Langston on what the Utah Cowgirl Collective program has meant to her.
The UCC has had an impact on me through all the people I have met. At the beginning of the program I said I wanted to be genuine with everyone I crossed paths with. I loved meeting people and hearing their stories. I’m so thankful for all UCC has done for me.
Think you have what it takes to fill Chezlie's boots for 2026, then apply today at utahcowgirlcollective.com.
The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo is currently looking for 6 young ladies from Utah, Idaho or Wyoming to join the Utah Cowgirl Collective family as the Class of 2026. Each cowgirl will commit to a yearlong worth of service to help the community, educate the youth on the western lifestyle, promote connection, kinship and cowgirl grit to all women. Making this program unique is that the ladies can be single or married.
Meet Morgan (Peterson) from Morgan (Utah) who this past year was able to juggle work life at Warrior Rizen Ranch, married life and being a mom to a beautiful daughter.
"UCC has been such a meaningful program to be part of," noted Morgan. "It connected me with incredible women in this industry who truly love what they do. Teaching younger girls about our lifestyle has helped me appreciate it so much more. I’m deeply grateful for the friendships and excited for what’s ahead."
Applications currently open. Link in bio
Are you a talented horsewoman age 19-25 in the Utah, Idaho or Wyoming area? If so then have you checked out the Utah Cowgirl Collective program where you could be an ambassador for the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo all while earning $10,000 in scholarship money for further education?
Kadence Martin is a current member of this great program and we wanted to share what she had to say about the collective program:
The UCC has been a great experience for me in so many ways! From getting me out of my comfort zone to helping me be a better public speaker, I will be forever grateful! I have also loved getting to meet new people and have new connections that have helped me further my career and goals.
Applications for the Class of 2026 are currently open and will close this Saturday, March 7. Apply today!
As we kickoff Women's History Month what better way than to feature one of our Utah Cowgirl Collective members and encourage horsewomen ages 19-25 in the Utah, Idaho or Wyoming area to get your application in now to be considered for the Class of 2026!
Here is what Tesi Stegelmeier had to say about this program as her year in this exclusive program comes to a close:
Utah Cowgirl Collective has given me an incredible community of driven, supportive women who share a passion for rodeo and western lifestyle. It has helped me grow my confidence, build meaningful connections, and represent the values of hard work, authenticity, and western heritage in everything I do.
Check out utahcowgirlcollective.com for more information. Deadline to apply is March 7.
Questioning whether you want to apply to be part of the next class of Utah Cowgirl Collective we thought you might like to see what the cowgirls from the current class had to say about the impact of this program on their life.
We start with Mary Page
Being part of Utah Cowgirl Collective has strengthened my leadership, deepened my confidence, and given me a platform to serve and uplift others. It’s connected me with driven faith filled women and inspired me to create meaningful opportunities for others through horses and mentorship.
Link to apply in bio
We are currently looking for 6 talented horsewomen to join this exclusive club as part of the Class of 2026. Think you have what it will take to fill these ladies boots then apply today at utahcowgirlcollective.com
@justinboots_@westernhorseman@wrangler
