Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo Names 2025 Utah Cowgirl Collective Members
SALT LAKE CITY (April 30, 2025) – The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo recently selected their third class of cowgirl ambassadors as part of the Class of 2025 for the Utah Cowgirl Collective. Six young ladies were selected from a group of 19 applicants from across the State of Utah and Idaho. 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 in July.
The Utah Cowgirl Collective believes in creating opportunities for building relationships, evolving the natural true grit in every woman while maintaining a foundation of compassion and kindness for all. Through charitable work in the community, social gatherings, workshops, and training sessions, this program is building new leaders within the Western lifestyle.
“I am excited and encouraged by the growth of this brand and the 12 ladies who have served as our ambassadors the past two years and look forward to working with another strong group of women that bring an array of backgrounds and interest to truly make this a Cowgirl Collective,” said Tommy Joe Lucia, Executive Director of the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo. “Seeing these young ladies interact with the community to spread the western way of life and seeing the impact this program provides for not only the community but for our young ladies is truly inspiring.”
The six selected for as 2025 Utah Cowgirl Collective Ambassadors are:
· McKall Burton – from Parowan, Utah, is currently pursuing a nursing degree at Southern Utah University. She would like to be a chemo nurse. She competed in Little Britches and Jr. High rodeo but during high school focused on other sports including basketball, track and field and cheerleading where she served as cheer captain. She was also a student council representative and graduated as valedictorian of her class. She is a sixth-generation rancher and competes in barrel racing when time allows.
· Chezlie Langston – from Coalville, Utah and is currently attending Snow College. Served as FFA President while in high school and was a member of the Utah High School Rodeo Association competing at the State Finals. A team roper that used to heel but after getting tired of not being able to throw her rope, she switched to being a header. Has a passion for public speaking.
· Kadence Martin – calls Malad, Idaho home. Is working towards getting an Equine Dental Certification through an Equine Dental School in Texas. She is a WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) permit holder in the breakaway roping and enjoys riding and training horses. Is a two-time state high school rodeo champion breakaway roper. In addition, she served as vice president and president of the Utah High School Rodeo Association. She is a sixth-generation rancher and cowgirl. She is also working on an equine chiropractic and therapy degree and plans to make that her full-time focus.
· Mary Page – from Kaysville, Utah. Currently works as Director of Nursing at Assisted Living Facility after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Weber State University. Served as a 4-H Ambassador, competed at the National level and was a member of the horse judging and horse bowl team. Her cousin Dixie Hales was the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo first Golden Circle of Champions ambassador.
· Morgan Peterson – lives in Morgan, Utah, with her husband, Cade Peterson, and 8-month-old daughter. Graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Environmental Studies. Works at Warriors Rizen Ranch handling their land and livestock management, including their horse program. Has competed in team penning and sorting. Loves spending time with family on horseback and in the mountains.
· Tesi Stegelmeier – from Preston, Idaho. Attended Utah State University and received a degree in accounting and finance. Currently working at an accounting firm and would like to be a partner at an accounting firm in the future. Competed in barrel racing and pole bending growing up.
Each member of the Utah Cowgirl Collective, upon completing a year of service and fulfilling all obligations, will receive a $10,000 scholarship for continuing education.