Miss Rodeo Colorado

Sierra Southerland is the proud daughter of Kevin and Erin Southerland, and sister to Justin and Garret. She grew up immersed in the western lifestyle and now resides in Longmont, Colorado. She is a Colorado State University alumna, holding a Bachelor of Science in Equine Sciences with a minor in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Animal Sciences specializing in Breeding and Genetics. Her academic journey at CSU included involvement with the CSU Ag Council, Ranch Horse Team, Rodeo Team, and the Legends of Ranching Colt Starting Program, where she cultivated a deeper appreciation for Colorado’s agricultural heritage and the professional sport of rodeo.

From an early age, Sierra developed a passion for connecting with others through her love of horses, agriculture, and advocacy for animal welfare. Growing up in a small horse town, she was surrounded by the western way of life, owning an abundance of animals and spending her youth riding and showing horses. She participated in events ranging from gymkhana, team sorting, barrel racing, and reining to western pleasure, and now enjoys training her personal barrel horses and dabbling in team roping and breakaway. Her experiences competing in the National High School Rodeo Association and holding Rodeo Queen titles in her youth ignited her passion for advocacy and solidified her dedication to representing the rodeo community.

As Miss Rodeo Colorado 2025, Sierra is dedicated to using her platform, “Clean Genes”, to educate the public on the importance of responsible breeding practices and raising awareness about genetic issues in horses and rodeo livestock. With her background in Breeding and Genetics, she aims to highlight the consequences of poor breeding practices and advocate for sustainable solutions that ensure the health, longevity, and performance of the animals integral to the rodeo industry. Her mission is to inspire change and help preserve the traditions of rodeo and the western way of life for future generations.

Whether she is in the arena or engaging with the public, Sierra is passionate about connecting with people, promoting the professional sport of rodeo, and sharing the values of hard work and community that dene Colorado’s rich western heritage.

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Miss Rodeo Colorado Past Queens

1956 Elaine Ward Peterson Bixby	1976 Bobbi Jo Etter Jacquelin	1996 Sara Boensch Collins	2016 Madelaine Mills Gaskey
1957 Donna Thomas Parrish	1977 Almabeth Carroll Kaess	1997 Stacy Reid Bandock	2017 Kelsie Winslow
1958 Revae Milligan Woodsworth	1978 Barbara Seitz Williams	1998 Aspen Emmett McCarthy	2018 Alex Hyland Cox
1959 Sandra Lee Craig Rowley	1979 Debbie Pech Ritch	1999 Aubrey Williams Hill	2019 Kellie Stockton
1960 Marie Mass Gatlin	1980 Kathy Martin Colletti	2000 Tara Graham Rowe	2020/21 Hailey Frederiksen
1961 Rosemary Larson	1981 Kim Nogel Mazza	2001 Allison Munger Salo	2022 Ashley Baller
1962 Margie Mowry Woodward	1982 Jill Lovelace Williams	2002 Addie Knowlton Haynes	2023 Randilyn Madison
1963 Sue Gilliams Israel	1983 Vanette Ruzanski Benesch	2003 Christy Spurlock Draper	2024 Georgia Strimenos
1964 Sherry Boyer Watts	1984 Kym Cooper Radosta	2004 Cassidy Reid Kahoe
1965 Kathy Dalton Hodgson	1985 Taleen Jenkins Vick	2005 Tressie Knowlton
1966 Jo Beth Smith Steward	1986 Kris Wilder Hall	2006 Tara Spencer Carleo
1967 Jerry Bond Draper	1987 Kelli Dilka Brandon	2007 Amy Jo Fields Rogers
1968 Kathleen Flinn	1988 Mandy Wheatly Wolfe	2008 Megan Grieve Scales
1969 Mary Ann Bledsoe	1989 Kimber Greene Solberg	2009 Audra Dobbs McNicholas
1970 Janet Donley Spanier	1990 Lori Shalberg	2010 Kasie Pigg Smith
1971 Gail Hughes Anderson	1991 Ginger Greene	2011 Kellsie Purdy Simons
1972 Yvonne Winter Corley	1992 Terry Lynn Bunker Svendsen	2012 Cassidy Cabot Bach
1973 DeAnna Kay Swetzig	1993 Melissa King McEndaffer	2013 Sarah Wiens Swor
1974 Janine Hiatt Walter	1994 Susan Boensch Meyer	2014 Rhianna Russell
1975 Vicki Hallmark Hughes	1995 Paulette Woods O'Hotto	2015 Marie Kidd