Bailey Stepp was crowned the 2025 Mother Lode Round-Up Queen! The competition was on May 3rd. The contestants completed a rigorous list of activities. They did a horsemanship pattern, completed a written test about the PRCA, equine knowledge, and the history and knowledge of the Tuolumne County Posse. The contestants showed their beauty both inside and out through modeling, performing a speech and answering impromptu questions. As part of the competition, the contestants sold tickets for a raffle and entry to the Mother Lode Rodeo. When the dust settled, Bailey was crowned and already feels as though the Posse is her family. She is so very grateful and excited to represent the Posse in the upcoming year. Congratulations, Bailey!

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Happy (belated) Mother’s Day to all the moms in our community!

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