Clovis Rodeo Queen 2024

Meet Miss Clovis Rodeo 2024, Rachel Lancaster.  Rachel is the 21-year-old daughter of Art and Dawn Lancaster. She is the co-founder and manager of Blossom Trail Horse Shows, with plans to grow these shows in support of young horses and riders. From the moment she was born, she has been in love with horses and everything about them. Rachel is looking forward to all the excitement that is ahead of her this year.  She plans to visit as many rodeos as possible and attend many community events.  She is thankful for her parents’ support and for pushing her to expand her skills by running for the title of Miss Clovis Rodeo.

“Dear Rodeo, I’d be lying if I tried to tell you I don’t think about you, after all the miles and the wild nights that we’ve been through.” A Cody Johnson lyric that I will forever hold close to my heart. I’ve traveled countless miles traveling to rodeos, to experience the raw emotion of rodeo. This past year as the 2023 Miss Clovis Rodeo I have been honored to represent our one-of-a-kind rodeo. Through the year I’ve visited numerous rodeo’s such as Santa Maria, Salinas, Livermore, Reno, and many more. I was able to expand my rodeo knowledge and grow my passion for the sport. I met so many inspirational sash sisters, and rodeo icons. I will forever cherish the memories, and use them to help guide my future endeavors.

Growing up, my family attended the Clovis Rodeo every year that we could, rain or shine. I was always amazed by the cowboys and cowgirls who competed, and loved watching JJ Harrison (our rodeo clown) perform. I remember watching the rodeo queens riding and walking around the crowd and thinking how much they inspired me to continue to work for my dreams. I cannot express the gratitude that I feel for this opportunity to represent the rodeo I grew up around. To me, the Clovis Rodeo will always be so much more than just another rodeo.

Most of all I am thankful that I had the opportunity to represent an organization who feels like a family. I would especially like to thank my parents, Denielle and Rusty Kier, Clovis Soroptimist, the Carver family, a special thanks to the Thompson family, and the entire Clovis Rodeo Association for supporting me on my journey. It has truly been a privilege to spend this part of my life with them. Wishing good luck to the future Miss Clovis Rodeos to come and I hope they have as much fun as I did. As I move on to the next chapter of my life, I will always remember my time spent representing the Clovis Rodeo Association.

Catch you on the next ride,

Miss Clovis Rodeo 2023
Lillian Kier