Meet the Utah Cowgirl Collective Class of 2024
The Utah Days of 47 Rodeo created The Utah Cowgirl Collective as a scholarship program highlighting the strength, determination and grit of women in the Western world. The six cowgirls selected commit to a year of service, education and leadership. Throughout their year of service, each cowgirl teaches the youth and the public about the Western culture, shares Utah’s pioneer heritage, represents the Utah Days of 47 Rodeo, partners with several charitable organizations and gives back to their communities by completing 300 service hours.
Paige Clem. Photo courtesy DO47 by Steve Gray
Paige Clem
Paige Clem was born and raised in a small town in Utah, where she was immediately engulfed in the farming and ranching lifestyle. Growing up, Clem was an active member of 4-H and FFA, as well as being a part of local riding clubs and high school rodeo, which led to her passion for horses and animal care. Showing livestock that she raised and helping her family work cows and train horses all led to some unforgettable moments growing up for Clem.
Clem is currently pursuing a degree in bioveterinary science at Utah State University. However, along with her education, she has gained hands-on experience in the equine industry working at South Valley Equine in the rehabilitation program. Clem also runs her own goat breeding business alongside her sister, leasing out and selling goats for goat-tying. Clem continues to train and break colts and teach riding lessons to riders of all ages while pursuing her degree. Clem truly portrays the cowgirl spirit and perseverance while showing that it’s cool to be cowgirl
Mikyla Bagley. Photo courtesy DO47 by Steve Gray
Mikyla Bagley
Mikyla Bagley is no stranger to hard work and determination. Bagley is a fifth-generation Utah rancher who grew up with three brothers and competes in team roping and ranch sorting events across Utah. Bagley graduated summa cum laude in 2021 from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science and communication. Bagley earned many awards and recognitions throughout her college career, including being named a 2017 Daniels Scholarship recipient, Central Utah Agriculture Science Sterling Scholar, 2020 Outstanding Service in Agriculture Award and various rodeo queen titles. Bagley was named the Agriculture Student of the Year and received Silver Journalism Student accolades for her work with the college’s journal. Bagley now works as a content writer for Intermountain Farmers Association and continues helping her family on the ranch alongside her husband, Kade Olsen.
Madison McQuivey. Photo courtesy DO47 by Steve Gray
Madison McQuivey
Madison McQuivey may not have originally grown up in Utah, but she fully exemplifies the Utah Cowgirl spirit. Growing up, McQuivey was often found on the back of a horse, working at the ranches of family and friends, carrying flags, and competing in rodeo, horse shows, and reining. In 2014, McQuivey was named the Clark County Fair & Rodeo Princess. Mcquivey was involved in 4-H and FFA, where she earned second place in the Nevada state equine judging competition two years in a row. McQuivey graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho and is currently a licensed physical therapist assistant.
McQuivey is presently attending Utah Valley University and applying for Physician Assistant program for the 2025 cohort. In her free time, McQuivey volunteers with Courage Reins and Strides Pediatric Therapy, where horses are used to assist in the healing and therapy for various health concerns and disabilities. McQuivey also works for RMO Horses and has a passion for training and tuning on horses. The horse she currently rides was started and trained by McQuivey.
Jaid Stowell. Photo courtesy DO47 by Steve Gray
Jaid Stowell
From day one, Jaid Stowell, the fun-colored cowboy hat lover, has been immersed in the farming and ranching lifestyle. Stowell was an active member of 4-H and FFA, local riding clubs, and rodeo competitions growing up. Stowell currently attends Southern Utah University, working towards a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Stowell continues to pursue her passion and is in the process of fulfilling her permit in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.
Nikee, the horse Stowell is running on at the professional level, was raised and trained from birth by Stowell herself. Stowell rides horses and gives riding lessons to support herself throughout college. Stowell’s history with farming, ranching and rodeo has shaped a deep admiration for the Western lifestyle and continually influences Stowell’s future goals and aspirations.
Falynn Mackey-Slack. Photo courtesy DO47 by Steve Gray
Falynn Mackey-Slack
Falynn Mackey-Slack was born in Evanston, Wyoming, and was an active participant in 4-H and FFA, being awarded numerous awards and holding leadership positions. Slack is a recent graduate of Utah Tech University with a love for human and equine chiropractic care. She is currently pursuing a doctorate at Parker University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program. Slack has been married to her husband, Harrison Slack, for two years. She says she finds strength in his encouragement and lives by the motto, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Slack has competed in various events through the sport of rodeo and has earned rodeo queen titles and state rodeo finals qualifications. Slack shines with a vibrant spirit and grateful heart.
Bailey Holmes. Photo courtesy DO47 by Steve Gray
Bailey Holmes
Bailey Holmes is a Nevada native who spent her summers at a cattle ranch in Beaver, Utah, fueling her passion for the Western way of life. Holmes was a competitor in barrel racing, pole bending, 4-H and soccer growing up, teaching her hard work and determination. Holmes graduated from Southern Utah University with a degree in biology pre-veterinary and has been accepted to Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine program for fall 2024. Holmes currently works as a veterinary technician and plans to become a rural veterinarian. Along with being a veterinary technician, Holmes gives horseback lessons. When she is not hard at work, Holmes enjoys snowboarding, running, refinishing old furniture, reading and helping her husband, Hadley Holmes, with his horse training business, Holmes Performance Horses.
It’s Cool To Be CowgirlThe class of 2024 Utah Cowgirl Collective proudly displayed the “It’s Cool to be Cowgirl” logo on their shirts during the Days of 47 Rodeo. To display hard work, dedication, compassion, grace, generosity and grit is exactly why it’s cool to be cowgirl, and these cowgirls show it daily during their year of service.
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