Hampshire grad crowned 2019 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
On Oct. 20, in St. Robert, Mo., Haley Linder of Hampshire was crowned the 2019 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association.
Along with winning the title, Haley won the category awards for photogenic, interview, appearance, personality, written test, and speech. Haley is the 22-year-old daughter of Diane and Joe Linder of Hampshire.
She is currently a graduate student at the University of Missouri-Columbia where she is pursing her Master's in Animal Science studying Development and Nutrition in Dairy Calves. Haley is looking forward to starting and furthering friendships with ORA members while introducing others to the thrilling sport of rodeo.
While serving as ORA's ambassador, she will also be promoting her platform of "Back in the Saddle", which encourages overcoming setbacks and diversity with a positive mindset. She is also excited be the first Miss ORA to represent the Ozark Rodeo Association at the Miss Rodeo USA Pageant at the end of her reign!