Our 2024 Royalty Court Coming Soon

I would like to take a minute to introduce myself. Hi, I am the 2023 49er’s Saddle Club Queen Corlene Gibleau. I am the daughter of James and Mandy Gibleau.

With my family consisting of 10 kids, family has a deep meaning to me. As a

family-oriented Club, I feel completely at home at the 49er’s. I truly love the

sport of rodeo and everything to do with horses. Weiser, Idaho is where I was born. We lived in Council, Idaho for a few years. My family then moved to Grangeville, Idaho and I lived there until I was in 7th grade. A year ago, I moved to Lewiston with my mom. Since moving to Lewiston, I have enjoyed being a member of the 49er’s Saddle Club. It is a great honor to represent the oldest Saddle Club in the state of Idaho as Queen for the 2023 season. As a 14 year old, I am heading into my freshman year at Lewiston Senior High School. Camping is my

go-to activity in the summer and I truly enjoy playing volleyball as well. My plan is to be an Equine Dentist in the future. Since I was 4 years old, I have been riding horses. My first pony was named Pepsi. This year I am representing on my paint horse Gus. Dandy is my barrel horse and gets to come into the spotlight from time

to time. I am an active member of the district 3 High School Rodeo Team. Right now, I would like to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have given to me. This is a huge milestone in my life. Thank you to the 49er’s Saddle Club for allowing me to be the Queen for the 2023 season.

My name is Cahira S Harding. Let me tell you a little about myself.

I was born and raised in Lewiston Idaho. I am 11 years old. This is

a little bit of my story and how much horses have become a part

of me.

My first experience with horses came just 3 years ago when I fell

in love with my 1 st horse Sis. She was an Appaloosa and was 22

years old. She was the perfect fit for me to learn to ride. Sis gave

me what she could and then she needed to “rest”. So, I began the

search for a new partner.

I then found Profit, my 2 nd horse. Knowing I wanted to “chase

cans” forever. Profit and I became the perfect match. We became

inseparable. I would go to the pasture to read to him, and we

spent hours in the arena, just the 2 of us. We understood each

other. Together we agreed that “roping” was the direction we

wanted to go!

After attending a clinic with the legendary Bucky, the “World

Champion Roper”. I realized that “heading” was my true passion.

So breakaway and team roping became our day to day. The most

important thing I took away from Bucky’s clinic was learning that

the best team I could be on was my own. Just my horse and me!

We were the best team! Unfortunately, my boy Profit passed

away. My heart was heavy, but Profit would want me to continue

riding. Finding a new “teammate and partner” was going to be

tough. Or so I thought.

Then came my new mare, Phoenix! In just a few months we

became close. We shared everything. We swam, we went trail

riding. We chased cans, attended play nights and Buz for Royalty.

Phoenix is quiet and calm and has given me comfort. She has

become my friend. Phoenix has an “old soul” and I believe she

knew, from day one, that I needed her to help me through my

grief.

Because of Phoenix I have recaptured the feeling of “freedom”

that riding gives me. I feel whole again. It has been an amazing 3

years.

It is with great honor that I accept the Title and Role of “Princess”.

I take this role and title seriously, and I look forward to serving my

Club and Community throughout the coming year. The oldest

saddle club, 49er Saddle club.

Thank you!

Your 49ers Saddle Club Princess 2023

Cahira S Harding

Hello! My name is Brianna Reynolds and I am the 2022 Queen of the 49ers Saddle Club. I am a Junior at Lewiston High School. My favorite class is machining as I hope to follow my dream to be a machine shop owner. I also am a member of the High School Rodeo Team. In addition, I love to compete in team penning, roping, barrel racing, pole bending and o-mok-sees. I also enjoy carrying flags for grand entries at these events. I have been riding horses since I was two years old and I would like to think I was kind of born into loving horses, especially my Roany. He’s a 15.3 hands tall, roan quarter horse that will do just about anything for a treat. He’s not one to catch your eye but he’s faithful and willing; to me he is worth a million.  He’s a little spoiled and he knows it! Often I hear you pick the horse you see in the mirror. We are the perfect match!

Along with my love of equine activities, I also enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, welding, machining and mining. I am a little bit of an old soul and love a good old fashion John Wayne movie. I love listening to Mary Robbins, Mark Chestnut and Randy Travis. 

Many of my best memories have been at the 49ers Saddle Club. It has become a home to me and my family. I am extremely happy to represent not only the club but the community. What does the being the Queen of 49ers Saddle Club mean to me?  I would like to think the boots on my feet represent the people that have worked so hard and put in long hours to make the club what it is today. The hat on my head represents the trainers and the people that inspire you in such a way that make you who you are today. As your 2022 Queen, I will represent the club with respect and gratitude for our members, volunteers, my home and my community.

 Hello! My name is Belle Orcutt, and I am princess of the 49ers Saddle Club for 2022. My horses, Dually, Rowdy, and I live in Deary, Idaho, where I am homeschooled as a 13 - year - old 8th grader. My horses and I love to compete in many of the competitions that are provided by the 49ers Saddle Club, including barrel racing, pole bending, and roping. We also compete in horse shows in Troy and Princeton during the summer. I also spend lots of time showing my goats. I show them at American Dairy Goat Association Shows, American Boer Goat Association Shows, 509 Show Circuit Shows, the Latah county fair, and, this year, at the North Idaho State Fair. When I’m not showing my animals I will be studying for and competing in FFA competitions, such as soils and agronomy, or Irish Step Dancing, more of my favorite hobbies. I am super excited to be princess of this wonderful saddle club!! I have loved everything about horses and rodeo from a very young age and it’s an honor to be representing something that means so much to so many people. Thank you so much to the 49ers Saddle Club for giving me this amazing opportunity, I am so excited!! 

Hello, I’m Queen Kendall Hodges. I’m 14 years old and a freshman at Lewiston High School. I’m in Boots and Bits 4-H group with my horse Leo, and this is my fourth year participating. I’ve had Leo for a little over a year now and I’m looking forward to growing together as a team. I can’t wait to see what this upcoming year brings for us all and I am excited to experience all the royalty and club events with the my court members. I’m very proud to represent the OLDEST SADDLE CLUB IN IDAHO as your 2019 Queen!

I'm Shelby McDougall the daughter of John & Jenny McDougall. Im from Lewiston, Idaho. I'm 14 years old and I go to Sacajawea Jr High School. I ride a 12 year old, dun quarter horse mare that I've owned for about two years. Im taking it slow and easy to make her the horse of my dreams! I can't wait for the year ahead and the fun were going to have at the parades and rodeos. I'm proud to represent the OLDEST SADDLE CLUB IN IDAHO!

Hello I'm 2019 Princess Hannah Bagby. I'm the daughter of Crystal Bagby and Justin Bagby, all of Pomeroy.  I'm 12 years old and I attend Pomeroy Jr/Sr High School.  Horses have been a huge part of my life from a young age.  I have competed in the Garfield County rodeo and been a part of horse 4h.  In my spare time, I can be found trap shooting at the Pomeroy Gun Club, camping, fishing, or playing Jr High sports.  This year I will be joined by my 7 year old quarter horse gelding, Snappy.  I am very excited to take this journey and would like to thank my family and supporters  for allowing me to go one step closer towards fulfilling my dreams.