FAIRGROUNDERS
The Fairgrounders perform opening ceremonies each year at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo, run sponsor flags and promote a positive spirit in the community and at the fair! The team consists of 6 women of various ages and backgrounds.
Rachel Williamson
Horse: Cutie Pie
Rachel and Cutie are very excited to be going into their fifth year on the team. Rachel is from Denton, so being a part of the hometown rodeo is an amazing opportunity each year. When she’s not at the rodeo, Rachel is working in marketing and spending her free time competing in ranch shows and cuttings with Cutie. Cutie really is a pro when it comes to the Fairgrounders and always makes it one of the most fun experiences!
Brooke McGee
Horse: Miss Kitty
Brooke is thrilled to be back for her third year as a Fairgrounder, joined by her trusty partner Miss Kitty, who’s in her second. Originally from Lewisville and now living in Krum, Brooke balances her career as a Banker with her true passion – riding. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her in the arena, competing in local cutting and sorting events or just enjoying time in the saddle.
Tristan Sievers
Horse: Biggie
This is Tristan’s third year as a Fairgrounder, but Biggie’s first! Biggie’s forte is Arabian main ring hunter, but he’s trying something new in the rodeo arena this year. Tristan works with thermal optics at iRayUSA; and in her free time, she enjoys hunting and showing Arabian horses.
Kelly Dixon
Horse: Laredo
Kelly is super excited to return to the team for her second year. Kelly spends her days showing her true passion for horses as a full-time horse trainer all over north Texas. She is engaged and has two wonderful kids. She has been around horses her whole life and will have a new steed, Laredo, for the routine this year!
Olivia Piskac
Horse: Dolly
This is Olivia’s second year on the Fairgrounders. She is a trainer’s assistant; and when she’s not training, she’s in the show pen competing in ranch versatility shows with her two horses – Dolly and Sophie.
Ashley Ter Hoek
Horse: Montana
Ashley has been a part of the NTFR since 2017, starting off as a sponsor flag girl and than a routine girl the following year. She took a break from the fair last year but is back at it. Her horse Montana is an everyday AQHQ ranch horse and down for anything you ask of him. When Ashley isn’t riding horses or hauling her kid to barrel races, she is working as an RN. Ashley and Montana look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces in the stands!
Mia Simonelli
Horse: Peaches
Mia is excited to step into her first year as a Fairgrounder, alongside her heart horse, Peaches. A lifelong resident of Aubrey, Mia trains horses full time, with a focus on building solid foundations through trust and consistent work. When she’s not in the barn or the saddle, she’s likely cheering on friends in the arena or soaking up every moment of fair week. Mia is honored to ride with such a talented and passionate group of women.
Misty Smith
Horse: Princess
Misty has grown up in the rodeo world – barrel racing since she was little. This is Misty’s first year on the team. She has ran barrels at the 21 & Under rodeo here at North Texas Fair & Rodeo every year for 10 years, and she looks forward to it every year!