2020-2021 Royal Court

2021 Royal Court

The tradition of the St. Paul Royal Court is an important one. Young ladies dream of growing up and representing the St. Paul Rodeo at parades, schools, rodeos and other events.

Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the 2020 St. Paul Rodeo and related events, the St. Paul Rodeo Board of Directors is pleased to invite the 2020 St. Paul Rodeo Royal Court to continue their reign in 2021. We appreciate Princess Monica, Queen Kearsten and Princess Saige for their patience during this unprecedented time.

There will not be a Court Tryout this Fall (2020), we look forward to the 2021 St. Paul Rodeo and once again seeing the Royal Court greeting the crowd at full speed in the historic St. Paul Rodeo Stadium.

Long Live Cowgirls!

Princess Monica, Queen Kearsten, Princess Saige

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After a full day of competition with eight talented cowgirls, three young ladies were chosen to reign over the 85^th Annual St. Paul Rodeo which scheduled for June 30 - July 4, 2020. The young women answered questions about current events & rodeo rules & personnel, and were asked to share thoughts on a variety of other issues. Then the focus moved to the arena where each contestant made a speaking presentation and demonstrated horsemanship skills to the gallery of supporters.

The St. Paul Rodeo is proud to announce its Royal Court for 2020: Queen Kearsten Friedrich, Princess Monica Eichler, and Princess Saige Johns. The next weeks will be filled with preparations for the Court's reign which officially begins in January 2020.

The Court will continue the grand tradition of representing the Nation’s Greatest 4^th of July Rodeo in parades, rodeos and other events throughout the Northwest.

Queen Kearsten Friedrich

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Queen Kearsten Friedrich, from Newberg OR, the daughter of Todd & Kari Friedrich is a graduate of Newberg High School. After completing prerequisites at Portland Community College, she transferred to Montana State University where she will graduate in May 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and a minor in business. She plans to continue studies as a student of Veterinary Medicine. She has completed specialized training for starting colts, has excelled scholastically, and has received various awards for outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship. Queen Kearsten’s goal is to own a facility that rehabilitates and enhances equine athletes to allow them to reach their peak performance. Her rodeo “partner” is Stormy, a buckskin quarter horse.

Princess Monica Eichler

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Princess Monica Eichler is the daughter of Leon and Terri Eichler of McMinnville. Monica grew up on the family farm in Amity and graduated from Amity High School where she was involved in 4-H, FFA (served as Chapter President), and was captain of Amity's volleyball team. She plans to pursue a career in the agricultural industry and is studying Ag Business Management at Oregon State University where she plans to graduate 2020. Monica’s trusty steed is a Quarter Horse named “Yogi”.

Princess Saige Johns

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Princess Saige Johns, the daughter of Brian and Dea-Anna Johns of Newberg, is completing studies in a Chemeketa Community College program. She has studied equine rehabilitation and body mechanics from the basics of building a proper foundation to continuing the growth and connection of horse and rider. Saige has diverse interests, including becoming a New Technology Diesel Mechanic and mastering American Sign Language to become an interpreter. “Lilly”, Saige’s trusty mount, is a triple registered Grulla Kiger Mustang.

About the St. Paul Rodeo

The Nation’s Greatest Fourth of July Rodeo will return for its 85th year with the promise of top rodeo action, family fun and patriotism, June 30 - July 4, 2021. Six action packed PRCA Rodeo performances, Wild West Art Show, Tack Room Saloon, 4^th of July Parade, Carnival, Vendors and Fireworks after every evening show! More information at www.StPaulRodeo.com

Looking ahead...

When the tough decision was made to cancel the 2020 St. Paul Rodeo and all related events due to the presence of COVID 19 pandemic, the Board of Directors invited the members of the 2020 St. Paul Rodeo Royal Court to continue their reign in 2021. Therefore, there will be no Royal Court competition/selection in 2020, but will resume in 2021 to choose the 2022 Royal Court. Applications for 2022 St. Paul Rodeo Royal Court will be available online in summer 2021. Please check back then.