After five decades of Miss Rodeo USA legacy and tradition, Kirbi Allen proudly adds her name to the history book as Miss Rodeo USA 2015. Honored and privileged to represent the Miss Rodeo USA Association and the International Professional Rodeo Association, Allen brings the crown back to her hometown of Springdale, Arkansas.
Allen is the 26-year-old daughter of Charlie and Theresa Allen and a University of Arkansas graduate. She obtained her degree in Agricultural Communications in May 2014 and hopes to put her entrepreneurial skills to work in the future with one of her numerous business ideas.
Growing up in a rodeo family, Allen feels right at home in the rodeo arena promoting the greatest sport on dirt. To her, rodeo is more than just an eight second bull ride. It defines the agricultural way of life that envelops a wide variety of industries. Rodeo represents all the hard working Americans that support western culture and ideals. It’s the farmer that grows the wheat, the rancher that raises the cattle, and the small business owner that serves the steak to weary sunburnt customers after a long day.
As Miss Rodeo USA 2015, Allen will have the opportunity to speak repeatedly throughout the year about her platform “Putting One Foot in Front of the Other.” Developed from personal experience dealing with juvenile arthritis, her platform sheds light on childhood health issues that present physical, as well as emotional, obstacles. Through encouraging words and actions, Allen will continue to educate and inspire the countless individuals affected by juvenile arthritis and other health related complications.
To Allen, being able to call herself Miss Rodeo USA 2015 is indescribable. Simply put, it is a lifelong-dream come true. “It’s a way of honoring the western way of life that I have been raised to know, love, and respect,” said Allen. “As Miss Rodeo USA, I will work to honor the sport of rodeo, the country that keeps it thriving, and the agricultural industry that serves as its foundation.”
Over the course of the next year and throughout her 100,000-mile journey as Miss Rodeo USA 2015, Allen will continue to live by her motto, “Live, love, and rodeo often!
Allen is the 26-year-old daughter of Charlie and Theresa Allen and a University of Arkansas graduate. She obtained her degree in Agricultural Communications in May 2014 and hopes to put her entrepreneurial skills to work in the future with one of her numerous business ideas.
Growing up in a rodeo family, Allen feels right at home in the rodeo arena promoting the greatest sport on dirt. To her, rodeo is more than just an eight second bull ride. It defines the agricultural way of life that envelops a wide variety of industries. Rodeo represents all the hard working Americans that support western culture and ideals. It’s the farmer that grows the wheat, the rancher that raises the cattle, and the small business owner that serves the steak to weary sunburnt customers after a long day.
As Miss Rodeo USA 2015, Allen will have the opportunity to speak repeatedly throughout the year about her platform “Putting One Foot in Front of the Other.” Developed from personal experience dealing with juvenile arthritis, her platform sheds light on childhood health issues that present physical, as well as emotional, obstacles. Through encouraging words and actions, Allen will continue to educate and inspire the countless individuals affected by juvenile arthritis and other health related complications.
To Allen, being able to call herself Miss Rodeo USA 2015 is indescribable. Simply put, it is a lifelong-dream come true. “It’s a way of honoring the western way of life that I have been raised to know, love, and respect,” said Allen. “As Miss Rodeo USA, I will work to honor the sport of rodeo, the country that keeps it thriving, and the agricultural industry that serves as its foundation.”
Over the course of the next year and throughout her 100,000-mile journey as Miss Rodeo USA 2015, Allen will continue to live by her motto, “Live, love, and rodeo often!