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Columbus native claims rodeo queen title

Brooke Lehr, of Columbus, earned the title of Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2020.

Lehr was crowned by retiring queen Ashleigh Nelson, of Tilden, during the July 10 opening of Clearwater's Big Rodeo.

Competition began in the afternoon, with arena work, including horsemanship, flag presentation and herding.

Individual interviews concluded the judging process.

Morgan Erhardt, of Orchard, was named runner-up.

Josey Booth, of Neligh, received the personality award.

The Miss Congeniality award was presented to Taylor Bolling, of Clearwater.

Horsemanship and appearance honors were presented to Lehr.

The new queen attends Scotus Central Catholic High School. She participates in volleyball, basketball and track.

She grew up on her family farm, ranch and feedlot. Her parents are Lance and Joan Lehr.

She belongs to a local 4-H club, the National Barrel Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association and the Nebraska Foundation Quarter Horse Association.

 

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