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Meet Cheznee Mackey, your 2025 Evanston Cowboy Days Rodeo Queen! At 17 years old, this Evanston High School student has been raised on a ranch with deep family roots in the western lifestyle, surrounded by horses since she could fit into her first pair of britches. Her special connection with animals, particularly her five horses, has taught her responsibility, patience, and the value of hard work—lessons that have shaped who she is today. Cheznee embodies the spirit and tradition of Wyoming's western heritage. Cheznee's riding journey began as soon as she could take the lead rope and reins from her mom, earning her the nickname "Miss Independent" with her favorite saying being "I ride!" Her competitive spirit has flourished through Junior High and High School rodeo, where she's learned that sometimes the real victory isn't just winning, but celebrating the milestones and progress made with each run as a team. Five years ago, she expanded her expertise by adding reining to her skill set, and training with Mack Weaver Performance Horses, she and her horse Tank worked tirelessly to achieve the Sun Circuit Champion Coat and the end-of-year Greener than Grass Overall Championship in their first year together. For the past three years, she has proudly carried rodeo flags during the Evanston Cowboy Days Labor Day celebration while also serving as a junior member volunteer.

Beyond the arena, Cheznee is a dedicated ten-year 4-H member and four-year 4-H Junior leader who enjoys mentoring others and sharing her passion for the western way of life. As a four-year FFA member, she has demonstrated her commitment to agricultural education and leadership. She's an accomplished athlete, actively playing basketball and rodeo, while her artistic side shines through painting and drawing—hobbies she finds relaxing and that reveal a different facet of her personality. Her love for the great outdoors extends to hiking and exploring, and she's gained valuable experience working at the Wyoming Downs racetrack, which has instilled in her "the need for speed" and deepened her love for the sport of rodeo. Cheznee's dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including receiving the FFA Creed Award and Green Hand Award, and being elected President of both the Uinta County 4-H Junior Leader Club and Sulphur Creek Riders 4-H Club. Her other achievements include the Reining Greener than Grass Championship and earning her varsity letter in basketball.

Looking toward the future, Cheznee aims to continue being a leader and mentor while representing her hometown PRCA rodeo. Her competitive goals include running at the Junior NFR and eventually qualifying for the Thomas and Mack Center at the National Finals Rodeo. Academically, she plans to attend UVU in Orem, Utah in the fall of 2026, then transfer to Parker University to pursue a degree in human and horse chiropractics, driven by her dream of helping both people and horses achieve optimal health and performance.

As your 2025 Evanston Cowboy Days Queen, Cheznee is passionate about promoting the sport of rodeo and educating others about the importance of animal care and rodeo's rich history. She sees her role as an ambassador of the western heritage, sharing the true grit of ranching and farming while serving as a role model for young girls. "Being queen means being an ambassador of rodeo and a cowgirl for young girls to look up to," Cheznee explains. "The opportunity allows me to make little girls' dreams come true with just a smile and a wave, while teaching the community about our western way of life and heritage. We are the face of rodeo, representing true grit, hard work, and integrity—sharing the history of our ancestors and the legend of the American Cowboy." Welcome to the 89th year of Evanston Cowboy Days, where your Queen Cheznee Mackey will proudly represent the spirit, tradition, and excellence that make our rodeo a cherished Wyoming tradition.

Kanyon Luthi daughter of KayDell and Mel Luthi. Kanyon will be a senior at Cokeville High School. Kanyon is an All-State Cheerleader and a member of the National Honor Society. Kanyon was a National Hip Hop Champion Dancer in 2022 and had the opportunity to dance this July 4th at the Stadium of Fire Rascal Flatts 2025. Kanyon has been working on her Health Science Degree through Western Wyoming Community College and will continue her college classes as a senior. Kanyon is working on becoming a Radiology Tech in the furture. Kanyon sets goals and works very hard to accomplish those goals in and out of the arena.

Kanyon started her Royalty career with CSSC in Cokeville for a couple years then moved on to Lincoln County Royalty last year. She is Honored to be the Evanston Cowboy Days Queen 1st Attendant for 2025. Kanyon has a passion for royalty and being an ambassador of rodeo. Her favorite part is meeting the beautiful little girls.

Kanyon spends her days riding amazing horses for one of her sponsors Tri-Spoke Outfitters. She is very thankful for what she has learned from the owners Stephanie and JC Call.

She spends her extra time modeling and doing photoshoots with her outstanding photographer Becky Rae Photography. Also doing promos for her sponsor Swiftcreek trading and Swiftcreek Wear.

Kanyon also loves learning to rein and working with horses. She spent the winter learning from Trainer Bridger Mackey with Round M Up Performance horses. She would like to thank her parents, grandparents, sponsors, friends, Evanston Cowboy Days Committee, LaChelle Adams, Chenzee Mackey, Hadley Huffaker, and all the people who have helped her get this far. She is very excited for Evanston Cowboys Days 2025 over Labor Day Weekend.

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