Big Sky Pro Rodeo Queen

Hello!  My name is Leslie Ostberg, I am the 18-year-old daughter of Shawn Ostberg and Lori O’Dell.  I am the youngest of my family of ten, if you count all my stepbrothers and sisters.  I grew up in the small town of Dutton, Montana, and currently attend the University of Montana-Western, majoring in Equine Studies and Far and Ranch Management with a minor in Equine Management.

Growing up, I played volleyball and basketball, was active in FFA and FCCLA and worked on our family farm.   I always loved rodeo but never got the chance to try it myself until my junior year of high school, when I was fortunate to borrow a horse from a friend and rodeo with her.  I didn’t realize I could love a sport so much!  After that spring season was over, I started looking for my own horse.  The next fall we came across Cruz, a 13-year-old grey who most definitely has a mind of his own!  I enlisted the help of my friend Katy Ramsey, the 2024 Big Sky Pro Rodeo Queen, to help me work with him.  My senior year of high school rodeo was difficult because my horse and I were learning from the ground up, but the progress that we made was very rewarding.  Katy convinced me to run for the Big Sky Pro Rodeo Queen title.  I never thought I would be a Rodeo Queen, but I loved rodeo and horses and saw how much fun Katy was having as the Big Sky Pro Rodeo Queen.  Once again, I leaned on Katy to help show me the ropes this time with how to be a Rodeo Queen.

I know that I still have a lot to learn, but I am looking forward to the new experiences I will have and the friendships I will make as Miss Big Sky Pro Rodeo 2025.  I can’t wait to share my love of horses and rodeo as I attend rodeos and events representing the Big Sky Pro Rodeo, one of Montana’s biggest and oldest rodeo traditions.  During my free time I love to spend time with friends and family, fish, hunt, and travel.  I hope that throughout this year I can be an example to others to chase your dreams no matter what it takes.  Please join me in Great Falls July 30^th– August 2^nd, 2025.