Loop representing Ritzville

CHENEY – This isn't Carlie Loop's rodeo... and it isn't her first experience as rodeo royalty. But the Ritzville Rodeo queen is enjoying her time in the saddle as her hometown rodeo's representative at activities across Eastern Washington.

Last week, she was among the visiting royalty at the Cheney Rodeo, where she also participated in that city's grand parade.

"I've already been to four rodeos and several parades, including the Reardan Mule Days, Coulee City and Lind Combine Derby parades," she said.

She also attended the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo, in northwest Washington. Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen...