Trena Loftesness has earned the title of "Miss Rodeo Oregon 2006" and will represent the sport of rodeo and the state of Oregon throughout the West next year.

The 2001 Sherwood High School graduate is no novice when it comes to rodeos or horsemanship.

"I grew up in Sherwood, and I've been involved with horses since I was 5 years old," Loftesness said. In 2002, she took the title of Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo princess and the following year was crowned queen. In 2004, she was honored as St. Paul Rodeo queen.

"For the whole year of 2006, I'll go to every Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo in Oregon, and I'll also travel outside of Oregon," Loftesness said. "I'll be traveling to parades all over the state, as well as to schools to teach youth about the sport of rodeo and the benefits it brings. One of my big efforts will be to get outsiders involved in rodeo and promote awareness of the sport."

Trena Loftesness