Girl of the West
Amanda Summers

Amanda Summers, the 2013 Girl of the West, is the daughter of Brian and Suzanne Summers of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is a graduate of The Classical Academy High School and is currently a senior at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where she is a pre-veterinary student, majoring in Equine and Animal Sciences and minoring in Business and Biomedical Sciences. Amanda is employed by the College of Agriculture at the University and also Chili’s Bar and Grill in Loveland. She plans to attend veterinary school, specializing in large animals.

Amanda is a Colorado native and discovered her passion for rodeo at her first Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo when she was five years old. Starting at age eight, she followed her love by serving as royalty both for Widefield Riders and Kit Carson Riding Club for a total of eight years. Amanda also was very active in 4-H for 11 years and was chosen to represent the program as the 2011 El Paso County Fair Queen. She is enthusiastic about furthering her involvement with the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, as she promoted the Rodeo as a member of the Pikes Peak Rangerettes for four years. Amanda looks forward to working with the local military branches and their charities, sharing her passion for Western heritage, and encouraging others to be a part of the historical Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

Amanda rides a palomino Breeding Stock Paint named Montego.

Aide to Girl of the West
Kate Watson

Kate Watson, the 2013 Aide to Girl of the West, is the daughter of Dwayne Watson of Peyton, Colorado, and Diedre Watson of Colorado Springs. She is a graduate of Peyton High School, was a student at Pikes Peak Community College, and spent a semester interning at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Kate plans to further her education and obtain a degree in Music Production and Sound Design. She is currently employed by Stockmens Bank in downtown Colorado Springs.

As a third generation Colorado native, Kate has always had a passion for horses, rodeo, and the western way of life. From a young age, she participated in local gymkhanas, National Barrel Horse Association races, and Rocky Mountain Reining Horse Association shows. As an active member in 4-H, Kate showed goats, sheep, and steers. She served her childhood horse club as the 2012 Black Forest Saddle Club Queen. Following in her sister’s footsteps, Kate became a Pikes Peak Rangerette and served as co-captain and captain. After seven years of promoting the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo as a Rangerette, Kate knew she wanted to continue that cause by becoming the 2013 Aide to Girl of the West. Kate is thrilled to be a part of such a great organization and cannot wait to share the action and excitement the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days have to offer.

Kate rides an American Quarter Horse palomino named Tinkerbell.

GOTW images above ® 2013 The Family Studio; Hats by Greeley Hat Works; Buckles by Montana Silversmiths

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Our Schedule

• May 23 | 9:50 a.m. Teller County Commissioners Meeting
• May 23 | 4:00 p.m. B.O.S.S. Bowling at Fort Carson
• May 24 | 10:00 a.m. Mountain Post Warrior Memorial Ceremony
• May 24 | 11:30 a.m. Warrior Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Elkhorn Center
• May 25-27 | 10:00 a.m. Territory Days in Old Colorado City
• May 28 | 6:00 p.m. Fountain City Council Meeting
• May 30 | TBD Community Information Exchange Meeting, Fort Carson
• May 30 | 7:00 p.m. 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show "Ready and Resilient"
• June 3 | 6:30 p.m. Monument City Council Meeting
• June 3 | 9:00 a.m. Ride the Fort Carson Train
• June 4 | 5:00 p.m. Sponsor Appreciation Reception
• June 6 | 10:00 a.m. Visit Headquarters for NORAD/USNORTHCOM
• June 6 | 1:00 p.m. Visit Headquarters for SMDC/ARSTRAT
• June 6 | 5:30 p.m. Cowgirls & Cocktails Party at ProRodeo Hall of Fame
• June 7 | 11:00 a.m. Elizabeth Stampede Royalty Luncheon
• June 7 | 6:00 p.m. Professional Bulls at Elizabeth Rodeo
• June 8 | 9:00 a.m. RMPBS Kids Fun Fest in Acacia Park
• June 8 | 10:00 a.m. Elizabeth Stampede Parade
• June 8 | 1:00 p.m. Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo
• June 8 | 6:00 p.m. Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo
• June 9 | 1:00 p.m. Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo
• June 10 | 1:00 p.m. Colorado Springs City Council Meeting
• June 11 | 9:00 a.m. El Paso County Commissioners Meeting
• June 11 | 11:00 a.m. Street Breakfast Token Presentation
• June 12 | 9:00 a.m. Agency Meeting and Sponsor Photo at Northwestern Mutual
• June 12 | 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club of Colorado Springs Luncheon Meeting
• June 13 | 12:00 p.m. Pikes Peak Club Luncheon Meeting
• June 13 | 6:00 p.m. EmergiCare Physicians' Dinner
• June 14 | 11:00 a.m. USO Concert at Fort Carson
• June 15 | 9:00 a.m. Springs Spree in Memorial Park
• June 16 | 9:00 a.m. Springs Spree in Memorial Park
• June 18 | 11:00 a.m. Meet and Greet at USO at Fort Carson
• June 18 | 2:30 p.m. Newcomers Brief Replacement at Fort Carson
• June 19 | 5:15 a.m. Street Breakfast in Downtown Colorado Springs
• June 21 | 6:00 a.m. Flyover Range Riders Camp
• June 23 | 5:30 p.m. Range Riders After-Ride Dinner
• June 27 | 8:30 a.m. Teller County Commissioners Meeting
• June 27 | 7:00 p.m. Woodland Park City Council Meeting
• June 28 | 12:00 p.m. Longhorn Cattle Drive in Downtown Colorado Springs
• June 28 | 6:00 p.m. Fan Fest in Downtown Colorado Springs
• June 29 | 10:30 a.m. Kiddie Dress Up Review and Special Rodeo
• June 29 | 7:00 a.m. Walk, Trot, Canter 5K at ProRodeo Hall of Fame
• June 29 | 9:30 a.m. Special Rodeo at ProRodeo Hall of Fame
• June 29 | 10:30 a.m. Kiddie Dress Up Review at ProRodeo Hall of Fame
• June 29 | 1:00 p.m. Patriotic Ponies Beauty Pageant for Little Girls
• June 29 | 5:00 p.m. Ride for the Brand Championship Ranch Rodeo at NPEC
• June 30 | 8:00 a.m. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
• July 3 | 4:00 p.m. Fort Carson Fourth of July Celebration
• July 4 | 9:00 a.m. Fourth of July Parade in Monument
• July 4 | 11:00 a.m. Monument Street Festival
• July 8 | 11:45 a.m. East Side Rotary Luncheon Meeting
• July 9 | 11:00 a.m. Media Day at NPEC
• July 9 | 5:30 p.m. Pre-Parade Dessert Reception at US Bank
• July 9 | 6:00 p.m. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade
• July 9 | 8:00 p.m. After-Parade Street Party at Cowboys
• July 10 | 5:30 p.m. Pre-Production Meeting in Sirloin Room
• July 10 | 6:00 p.m. VIP Room at NPEC
• July 10 | 7:15 p.m. First Performance of PPOB Rodeo
• July 10 | 9:15 p.m. Sign Autographs
• July 11 | 8:45 a.m. Pikes Peak Cog Railroad Trip with State Queens
• July 11 | 5:30 p.m. Pre-Production Meeting in Sirloin Room
• July 11 | 6:00 p.m. VIP Room at NPEC
• July 11 | 7:15 p.m. Second Performance of PPOB Rodeo
• July 11 | 9:15 p.m. Sign Autographs
• July 12 | 8:00 a.m. 2014 Aide Competition at NPEC
• July 12 | 11:30 a.m. Past GOTW Luncheon & Aide Speeches at NPEC
• July 12 | 5:30 p.m. Pre-Production Meeting in Sirloin Room
• July 12 | 6:00 p.m. VIP Room at NPEC
• July 12 | 7:15 p.m. Third Performance of PPOB Rodeo
• July 12 | 9:15 p.m. Sign Autographs
• July 13 | 11:00 a.m. Pre-Production Meeting in Sirloin Room
• July 13 | 11:30 a.m. VIP Room at NPEC
• July 13 | 12:45 p.m. Fourth Performance of PPOB Rodeo
• July 13 | 2:45 p.m. Sign Autographs
• July 13 | 4:30 p.m. Chili Cook-Off at NPEC
• July 13 | 5:30 p.m. Pre-Production Meeting in Sirloin Room
• July 13 | 6:00 p.m. VIP Room at NPEC
• July 13 | 7:15 p.m. Fifth Performance of PPOB Rodeo
• July 13 | 9:15 p.m. Sign Autographs
• July 13 | 10:15 p.m. Celebrate in Coors Roadhouse Saloon
• August 3 | 10:00 a.m. 75th Bronc Days Parade in Green Mountain Falls