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By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER LINCOLN — Little Miss contestant Langley Jones has a fondness for horses, so much so that if she could turn herself into a fairy she'd fly alongside while horses run. Right now, she busies herself as a candidate for 2018 Lincoln Riding Club royalty. Langley is the 4-year-old daughter of Jon David and Jessica Jones, of Lincoln. Langley is in pre-school and her favorite colors are pink and red. She will be a big sister this year. Langley is a member of the Northwest Arkansas Riding Club. She enjoys riding and taking care of her horse, Butter; showing chickens at the fair, and playing with her favorite dog named Pumpkin. She also really loves dancing and playing with friends. When Langley grows up she wants to be a riding cowgirl and fairy who takes care of horses. This year's Lil' Miss and Lil' Mister contest will start off at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, in front of the bandstand set up for the street dance on the Lincoln Square. The contest will be followed by the street dance which will be held from 8-11 p.m. The 2018 Lincoln Rodeo is Thursday, Aug. 9, through Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Lincoln Riding Club Arena. By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER LINCOLN — Ten-year-old Brooklyn Teague doesn't take the barnyard sounds of horses, cows, pigs, goats and chickens for granted. B r o o k l y n c o m p l e t e d the fourth grade at Siloam Springs Southside Elemen- tary School this spring. She loves animals and hopes to one day become a veterinar- ian. The galloping sounds of hoofbeats or the nicker of a horse making a turn during barrel racing is familiar to rodeo fans, yet this 2018 Lincoln Riding Club Rodeo princess contestant is aware the rodeo and barnyard soundtracks aren't part of the lives of countless people around the world. Brooklyn is the 10-year-old daughter of Andy and Tonya Teague, of Siloam Springs, and should she make an impression during the LRC princess pageant she'll relish applause not because she's done something great but in appreciation of the gesture of acknowledgement by rodeo fans for her participation. Brooklyn has been riding for seven years and has a 14-year-old Palomino horse named Blondie. For Brook- lyn, being in rodeo is an important part of life in many ways. She spends a lot of time taking care of her horse and making sure they are both ready for the next rodeo. She loves rodeo even if it is hard work because it's also fun. Brooklyn wants to become the next Lincoln Riding Club Princess because it is a big honor. She says, "it is an honor because not everyone gets to do rodeo pageants." If she gets to be the next Lincoln Riding Club prin- cess, Brooklyn wants to attend more rodeo events and pageants. She wants to help the little kids and hopes to learn to ride her horse even better. By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER LINCOLN — Emily Burke loves horses and all things rodeo, so competing for the 2018 Lincoln Riding Club princess title seems only natural. Emily, 9-year-old daughter of James Burke and Jennifer Bratton, of Watts, Okla, has thrown her hat in the ring for the princess pageant aiming to become 2018 LRC prin- cess during the 65th annual Lincoln Rodeo to be held on new dates this year — Aug. 9-11 at the LRC Arena one mile west of Lincoln. T h i s s p r i n g E m i l y completed the third grade at Watts Elementary School, of Watts, Okla. She has two horses that she rides, Sandy and Gonzo. Rodeo is her favorite summer activity and she stays busy with the sport, spending almost every week- end at the rodeo with her family and friends. Emily feels that becoming the Lincoln Rodeo Princess will be an honor. She says it will be her pleasure to repre- sent the Lincoln Riding Club at every rodeo and horse-re- lated event that she attends. Throughout this experience Emily's biggest goal is to make lifelong friends and have fun doing it. Rodeo and horses are where her heart lies and earning a title that she could be proud of for years to come would be a dream come true. By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER FARMINGTON — Chloie Thomas, 2018 Lincoln Riding Club rodeo princess contes- tant, has been riding since she was big enough to sit up and hold on to the saddle horn. That experience inspired her and Chloie is already developing a cowgirl's ambi- tion. She has some big plans in addition to competing for the LRC princess title. Chloie is the 10-year-old daughter of Andrew and Ashley Thomas, of Farm- ington. She just completed the fourth grade at Farming- ton's Ledbetter Intermediate School. Among her career ambitions, Chloie plans to train horses while getting her degree to become an equine veterinarian. Her affection for horses originated in the saddle. Ever since she could situate herself on horseback and hold on to the saddle horn, Chloie has been riding. She has two horses, Missy and Dan, that have her heart and she is so thankful to call hers. Chloie feels that becom- ing the Lincoln Riding Club Princess is a way for girls like her to further promote the great sport of rodeo. She would love to be able to represent the Lincoln Riding Club as their prin- cess at multiple rodeos throughout the year. Most of all, she hopes to make tons of friends and encour- age others to run in rodeo royalty pageants. 4B Enterprise-Leader Wednesday, August 8, 2018 L i n c o L n R o d e o Poor Man's Auto Parts, Inc. 315 E Pridemore Dr Lincoln, AR (479) 824-3840 (877) 904-5111 Open 8AM Closes 6PM WELCOME RODEO FANS 303 Hwy 62 Lincoln, AR 824-5459 Welcomes all Rodeo Fans! Aug. 9-11, 2018 Burke Throws Hat In Princess Ring SUBMITTED PHOTO Emily Burke, 9, daughter of James Burke and Jennifer Bratton, of Watts, Okla., is a contestant for 2018 Lincoln Riding Club princess. Thomas Eyes Princess Crown SUBMITTED PHOTO Chloie Thomas, 10, daughter of Andrew and Ashley Thomas, of Farmington, is a contestant for 2018 Lincoln Riding Club princess. Teague Rides Into Pageant SUBMITTED PHOTO Brooklyn Teague, 10, daughter of Andy and Tonya Teague, of Siloam Springs, is a contestant for 2018 Lincoln Riding Club princess. SUBMITTED PHOTO Karson Sampley, 5-year- old son of Ronnie and Sara Sampley, of Lincoln, is a candidate for 2018 Lincoln Riding Club Lil' Mister. Karson Sampley Tips His Hat By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER LINCOLN — Step aside Moe Bandy and Joe Stamp- ley, make way for the debut of Karson Sampley live on center stage of the 2018 Lincoln Riding Club Lil' Mister contest. And watch out, he might be riding a stick horse. Karson is the 5-year-old son of Ronnie and Sara Sampley, of Lincoln. Karson attends pre-school at Kids Unlimited Learning Acad- emy. Already a livestock owner, Karson has a bull calf named M r. Fu g l ey, a m o n g h i s endeavors. An active boy, Karson loves all things sports and plays soccer, baseball and basketball, generally making the most of every opportu- nity. He is also known to dig holes with a backhoe, and run the side-by-side on the farm. On top of all this, Karson is a bona fide member of the Cove Creek Clever Clovers 4-H and is getting ready to start Hippotherapy. When not playing sports, Karson likes to play with and ride his bull calf Mr. Fugley. As for his future ambi- tions, Karson wants to ride bulls and work on backhoes when he grows up. This year's Lil' Miss and Lil' Mister contest will start off at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. in front of the bandstand set up for the street dance on the Lincoln Square. The contest will be followed by the street dance which will be held from 8-11 p.m. The 2018 Lincoln Rodeo is Thursday, Aug. 9, through Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Lincoln Riding Club Arena. LIL' MISTER CANDIDATE Parker Is Lil' Miss Candidate By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER L I N C O L N — L i l ' M i s s Contestant Emmalee Parker is the 5-year-old daughter of Bryce and Jessie Parker, of Farmington. Last year Emma attended Kindergarten at Bob Folsom Elementary. She has two brothers, Ethan and Mason. Ethan won the 2017 Lil' Mister title with Emma competing for Lil' Miss. She enters the Lincoln Riding Club pageant again this year to celebrate the 65th annual Lincoln Rodeo, bolstered by an expanded worldview with the birth of baby brother, Mason. Emma is a member of the Cove Creek Clever Clovers 4-H Club. She enjoys rais- ing and showing pigs from her Pa's farm. Last year she won Grand Champion Market Hog at the Washing- ton County Fair. Emma also loves tumbling and attends classes once a week. When Emma grows up she wants to be a teacher just like her Aunt Maegan. The Lincoln Riding Club will host the 2018 Lil' Miss and Lil' Mister contest start- ing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, in front of the band- stand set up for the street dance on the Lincoln Square. After the contest, the street dance will be held from 8-11 p.m. The 2018 Lincoln Rodeo is Thursday, Aug. 9, through Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Lincoln Riding Club Arena. SUBMITTED PHOTO Emma Parker, 5-year-old daughter of Bryce and Jessie Parker, of Farmington, is a candidate for 2018 Lincoln Riding Club Lil' Miss. Emma completed Kindergarten at Bob Folsom Elementary in the spring. Poem: Why I Stand A poem by Meredith Looney LaMirande No te: Th i s pa t r i o t i c poem has been performed at countless rodeos nation- wide during the grand entry when the U.S. Flag is brought into the arena by mounted riders such as Lincoln Riding Club's preci- sion drill team known as 'The Regulators.' I don't do it out of obliga- tion, I don't do it because I'm told. I don't do it because I was trained, I don't do it to be bold. I stand for our National Anthem, because I'm forever grateful to be free. I stand for the Anthem to respect, those before me. The broad stripes and bright stars, are symbols of freedom which is rare. The type of freedom that was won, while bombs burst in the air. I stand for bravery dating back, to the Revolutionary War. Battling the greatest army, not knowing what was in store. I stand for the heroes who stormed Normandy, that fatal day. Accepting that the ulti- mate sacrifice, might be the price to pay. I stand for our twin towers, as a tribute that we have not forgotten. I salute our military for ending, our fear that was Bin Laden. Our children are born, with rights and freedoms at birth. How blessed are we to live, in the greatest nation on Earth. Where democracy is our foundation, and there is opportunity for all. A c o u n t r y f re e f ro m oppression, our Lady Liberty stands tall. A first class military whose dedication, is second to none. Patriots ready to perform, when the war must be won. W e h a v e w o u n d e d warriors who would return, if only they could, Doing more for this coun- try, than any single person should. Heroes have fallen, their caskets draped in red, white and blue. Stand up, sing along, their lives were given for you. So as long as the star spangled banner, yet waves. I stand for the land of the free, and the home of the brave. SUBMITTED PHOTO Members of Lincoln Riding Club's precision drill team known as 'The Regulators' and participants in an April 29 clinic conducted by the team fold an American flag. 'The Regulators' proudly carry the U.S. and other flags on horseback during rodeo performances. Girl Fancies Horses SUBMITTED PHOTO Lil' Miss contestant Langley Jones is the 4-year-old daughter of Jon David and Jessica Jones, of Lincoln. She will compete in the 2018 Lincoln Riding Club royalty pageant Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Lincoln Riding Club hosts the 65th annual Lincoln Rodeo Thursday through Saturday.