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.
Horse: Cutie Pie
Cutie and Rachel are going into their fourth year on the team. Rachel is from Denton and super excited to lead the team this year. When not at the fair, she works in account management for a marketing agency and shows Cutie at ranch horse shows.
Horse: Miss Kitty
This is Miss Kitty’s first year as a Fairgrounder and Brooke’s second. Brooke is from Lewisville, now lives in Krum and works as a banker. In her spare time, Brooke likes to ride in local cutting and sorting events.
Horse: Love
This is Tristan and Love’s second year being Fairgrounders. Love is a retired show horse and is in LOVE with her new job. Tristan works with thermal scopes during the day and shows Arabians in her free time.
Horse: Ritchie
This is Kelly’s first year as a Fairgrounder. She trains horses as a full-time job, is engaged and has two wonderful kids. She has been involved with horses since she was a baby and is super excited to be part of the Fairgrounders this year.
Horse: Dolly
This is Olivia’s first year as a Fairgrounder. She is a trainer’s assistant and shows ranch versatility. She has two personal horses.
Horse: Roanie
This is Madison and Roanie’s first year as Fairgrounders. In their free time, Roanie is a cutting horse and loves to run barrels. Madison’s goal in life is to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and is planning to run her rookie year very soon.