Abby Torgerson, Miss Rodeo Oregon 2024
Abby Torgerson, Miss Rodeo Oregon 2024
I started my queening journey a little later than most and I had no idea what I was doing! I watched every single rodeo queen video I could come across to try and learn, but it just was not quite enough. In 2024, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Lisa at a clinic. By the end of the weekend I was shocked by how much I had learned in such a short period of time. I truly had no idea I could learn that much in 72 hours! It was by far the most beneficial weekend in my queening career. In preparation for the Miss Rodeo America pageant I decided to choose Dr. Lisa as my coach because of her expertise, kindness, and dedication to teaching. Between the time I met Lisa to the time I stepped on the MRA stage, I was a completely new and confident queen! Dr. Lisa takes the time to highlight the qualities that make you unique and pushes you to be the best version of yourself. The time I spent learning with Lisa was truly invaluable. I would choose Dr. Lisa as my coach over and over again!
Bio: Unlike most rodeo queens, Abby got a late start to the horse world. She didn’t begin riding until she was 16, but never looked back. In Abby’s junior and senior years of high school, she was involved in OHSET and 4-H, and even had the opportunity to ride in college on Utah State University’s Western Equestrian team. Abby was selected as Miss Rodeo Oregon after competing in a three-day pageant held in conjunction with the Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo. As the 2024 titleholder, she traveled thousands of miles across Oregon and the United States, attending and promoting the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the agriculture industry, and the western way of life. During her reign, Abby promoted her platform ‘Farming America’. Abby’s goal is to to bridge the gap between the public and agricultural community, while discussing common misconceptions about the industry.