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In the Miss category, the winner received a Custom Saddle
The winning contestant in each category (Little, Junior and Miss) also received a leather hand-tooled horse breastcollar
In each category, awards were also given for:
- Photogenic Framed 8X10 portrait
- Horsemanship: Saddle pad with hand-tooled leather
- Poise and Personality: Embroidered garment bag
- First Runner Up: Photo frame
Each contestant also received a bouquet of flowers, a boot bag, and a feed bag filled with gifts.
The Contestants
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There were many sponsors who contributed to the success of the pageant
Special thanks to:
- Hemme Hay & Feed — Gymkhana Highpoint Awards
- Ranchers Market — Gymkhana Sponsors
- Leona Valley Improvement Association
- Dale Lovvik — Pageant Photographer, dreamphotograph.com
Many people volunteered to make this pageant a success
- Mike and Nancy Pohlig — Pageant Chairmen
- Pam and Christina VerMaas — Pageant Co-Chairman, Contestant Gifts
- Emile Fouts — Pageant Board, Contestant Gifts, Queen Reunion Lunch
- Katie Pohlig — Pageant Board, Hosting Judges Luncheon, Set-Up, Horsemanship Clinic, Queen Reunion Luncheon
- Jim Lewandowski — Sound System
- Karl and Linda Pearcy — for the use of their home for Interviews
- Jennifer Fuller — Fundraising
- Linda Kreimendahl — Judge’s Luncheon, Outgoing Queen Gifts
- Tania Williams — Horsemanship Clinic
- Jason Williams — Arena tractoring
- John Eaves — Backdrop and Queen Plaques
- Pete Kaye — Preparing the Program
- Jacob Wells — Auctioneer
Each contestant also had individual sponsorship
Donna Kaye
- Peter and Gayle Kaye
- Mike and Donna Handley
- Linda Kreimendahl
- Heather Briant
- David and Janice Gantenbein
- Mike Foxworth
- Dolores Ferrin
- Rick and Sherry Harris
- Eric and Kate Weddell
- Matt Rondell and family
Sabrina Rinehart
Molly Ahern
- Mom, Dad and Max
- Charlene Lewis
- Grandma and Grandpa Kanocz
- Grampy and Sue
- Joe and Susanne Wilson
- Larry Davis — Herman Bail Bonds
- John Hutak
- Jenny Nettis
- Carol Ann Wood
- The McDevitt Family
- Kari — Arc Lighting
- Dennis and Rowdy
- Joyce and Jonathan Ames
- The Voce Family
- Worthington Tractor
- Mr. and Mrs. Seher
- Dave and Karen Ansel
- Eddie Smith
Isabeau Ennis
- Heffelfinger Chiropractor Co.
- Uncle Dennis
- Antelope Acres Market Co.
- Mimi and Grandpa (Phyllis and Wally Buchholz)
- Mom and Dad
- Aunt Angie and Uncle Mike
- Dionne Reinoehl
- Cheryl Chipman (Farrier)
- Heidi Myers
Sarah Nelson
- Mom and Dad
- Steer ’n Stein
- Dr. Buckley Orthodonics
- Vons Rancho Vista
- Dawson Barret
- Paula Source (a.k.a. Princess Paula)
- George’s Cleaners
Makayla Farkas
- Casa Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant, Leona Valley
- Dad, mom and Kyle (Bob and Robin Farkas)
- Grandpa and Grandma Farkas
- Grandpa and Grandma Thayer
Brook Mac
- Mom & Dad
- Brother Chase
- Grandma Carol & Papa Bob
- Grandma Donna & Papa Terry
- Aunt Jenny & Uncle Ryan
- Uncle Bryan & Aunt Jen
- Napa Helen
- Papa Earl
- Grandma Dee
- God Parents Janet & Charles
- Aunt Tarah
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