By Dena Martin
The Times
Jackpot Rodeo Queen Gains Valuable Experience
Elsie Mann enjoys being role model for younger girls
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August 24, 2017
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Jackpot Rodeo Queen Elsie Mann waves to the crowd from her horse, Max, during the Milton-Freewater parade last week.
DAYTON - Eleven-year-old Elsie Mann has had a fun summer filled with new experiences while representing Columbia County as the 2017 Jackpot Rodeo Queen. Mann, daughter of Jeni Richie and Chris Mann, said she is excited to be in the arena during Dayton's Jackpot Rodeo on Sat., Sept. 9.
While many of her summer experiences – such as speaking in front of crowds – have been new, riding in the Columbia County Fairgrounds arena is not. Mann began competing in leadline barrel racing when she was just three- or four-years-old. Since then she has taken home the first-place buckle three times, she said....
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