Bailey Lehr Wins 2016 Clearwater Rodeo Queen Title

 Bailey Lehr of Columbus was crowned the 2016 Clearwater Rodeo Queen tonight.

Bailey Lehr is the daughter of Lance and Joan Lehr of Columbus. 

She grew up helping on the family ranch, feedlot and farm while participated in various horse activities.

She is currently involved in Nebraska Foundation Quarter Horse Association, 4-H, Midwest Barrel Racing Association, Mid-States Rodeo and the Nebraska National Barrel Horse Association.

Lehr's accomplishments include winning various 4-H horse awards, the 2014 Nebraska NBHA Youth Barrel Racing Championship, and 2014 Nebraska State Foundation Quarter Horse Youth Champion in Reigning, Barrels, and Poles, 2014 Reserve Champion in the Midwest Barrel Racing Association and other 1D Barrel awards.

She placed sixth in the Nebraska Jr. High Rodeo Runs for the 2015 season, just missing out on Nationals.

Her future plans are to continue with rodeo, ride, and work with livestock.

"I hope to improve and grow with my horsemanship and handling skills and pick up a few local Mid-States Rodeo barrel runs if possible," Lehr said. "My long term goal is to continue my studies and become a Veterinarian in the future."

Also vying for the title were Sadie Smutny of Meadow Grove and Cara Friedrich of Plainview.