Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2024, Callie Mueller of Florence has earned the honor of Miss Rodeo America 2025.
Mueller was crowned Sunday (Dec. 8, 2024) at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. She also received the Appearance Award. The Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold crown is accompanied by over $20,000 in educational scholarships and prizes, including a wardrobe of Wrangler jeans and shirts, an assortment of Montana Silversmiths jewelry and a selection of Justin Boots.
This year’s national pageant featured 29 contestants from across the country. The competition included a horsemanship contest, a written test on equine science and rodeo knowledge, extensive interviews, extemporaneous speaking, and a fashion show.
As Miss Rodeo America 2025, Callie will serve as the official representative of the PRCA. During her reign, she will travel over 40,000 miles and appear at nearly 100 rodeo performances, as well as attend various schools, civic groups, and special events to educate the public about rodeo, its sponsors and its opportunities.
According to the Miss Rodeo America website, prior to Mueller, the most recent Miss Rodeo South Dakota to also earn the national title was Jordan Tierney in 2020-21. Other past state winners to go on to reign nationally are McKenzie (Haley) Vice (2011), Leslie (Patten) White (1985), Donna Keffeler (1982) and Pat (Koren) Sanmartin (1965).
Photo credit Sherry Smith Photography.
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Photo credit Sherry Smith Photography.
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More information about Callie:
Callie Mueller was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2025 on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The 24-year-old from Florence, South Dakota, represented her home state at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant as the 2024 Miss Rodeo South Dakota, becoming the 6th woman from her state to win the prestigious national title.
Callie is a dedicated horsewoman and a rising leader in the equine industry. She holds two Bachelor of Education degrees and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. A member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Callie spends her days training and riding horses while inspiring others through her published writings. She is passionate about education and hopes to continue impacting both the equine and educational communities.
Beyond her work with horses, Callie is committed to promoting the Western way of life and mentoring others. She is also determined to win an AQHA World Championship and works tirelessly to teach the next generation of equestrians. Her strong passion for helping others learn and grow defines both her professional and personal life.
The top five contestants— representing Colorado, Florida, South Dakota, Texas and Utah— answered a question about how the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Miss Rodeo America and the agriculture industry will stay relevant in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, Callie will serve as a spokesperson at promotional events and will model in commercial advertisements for western clothiers, publications, sponsors, and other service providers in the western industry.
Callie will begin her duties immediately by spending the remainder of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), presented by Teton Ridge, attending appearances with Miss Rodeo America 2024, Emma Cameron of New Mexico. Callie was introduced for the first time in the Thomas & Mack Center during the sixth performance of the WNFR on Tuesday, December 10.
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