Miss Rodeo Montana 2002 Contestants

Pictured with MTA representatives Ed Hebbe IV and Ed Hebbe III are, Traci Scott, Kalispell; Sarah Wilkins, Swan Valley; Kristina Mensik, Miss Rodeo Montana 2001; Beau Heath, Clyde Park; and Kande Ellis, Bigfork.

Note that Miss Rodeo Montana 2001, Kristina Mensik is wearing a removable shadow fox collar on her outfit.  She was the only contestant at the Miss Rodeo America pageant in Las Vegas who wore fur.

Kande Ellis was crowned Miss Rodeo Montana 2002 and will represent Montana, rodeo, and her sponsors on a statewide and national basis.

Kande's leather outfit was made by her mother.  Her $700 pair of boots are the showpiece of her outfit.  They're actually white leather boots which were matched for color at a car dealership and painted to match.