It looks like Finnebraaten is 'reining' in a new era for Okotoks rodeo.
Okotoks has a new rodeo queen. Sadie Finnebraaten was crowned Miss Rodeo Okotoks 2027 at the Okotoks Pro Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Finnebraaten, a Grande Prairie native and third-generation horsewoman, was presented with an official belt buckle during a ceremony held between mutton busting and wild pony racing events.
With experience in National Reining Horse Association-sanctioned reining, breakaway, and team roping, Finnebraaten is well-equipped to serve as an ambassador for rodeo at various western events over the coming year.
She takes the torch from reigning queen Karina Mangone, who was honored with a tribute video and a final set of laps as Miss Rodeo Okotoks before welcoming Finnebraaten as the new queen.
Mangone shared her well wishes for Finnebraaten on the Miss Rodeo Okotoks Facebook page, expressing her excitement to watch Finnebraaten’s year unfold.
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