Miss Utah Rodeo competition keeps ‘deep and rich’ Western traditions alive

Bradie Jill Jones sees potentially serving as Miss Utah Rodeo as a way to treasure and preserve part of the region’s culture.“If it weren’t for rodeos, cowboys and cowgirls, I am afraid that the deep and rich traditions that the West was founded on would cease to exist,” says Jones, 23, a contestant this year from Henefer.Hopefuls ranging in age from 18 to 23 kicked off this year’s contest with a horsemanship competition Thursday at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden.T