My name is Jordyn Quinn, and I am 20 years old. I recently graduated from Clackamas Community College with a degree in Dental Assisting, and I am currently applying to hygiene school. I now work as a surgical assistant for Beacon Oral Surgeons while also managing a horse ranch. Both of these roles have taught me the importance of responsibility, compassion, and dedication—values that I carry with me into every part of my life.

This year, I will be riding my 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare, Carrie. Together, we have grown into a strong team, and our journey has been built on hard work, resilience, and commitment. Carrie and I have competed in barrel races throughout the area, from CBRC to Clark County, and she even competed in several NPRA rodeos last summer. Every time we enter the arena, I am reminded of how far we have come and how much there is still to learn.

These experiences have deepened my appreciation for rodeo and the Western community, which have shaped who I am and who I aspire to become. Being part of this community has taught me discipline, perseverance, leadership, and compassion. It has also shown me the importance of supporting others, celebrating their successes, and giving back to the community that has given me so much.

Beyond competition, I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. For the past three summers, Carrie and I have volunteered at a nonprofit children’s camp, where we introduce kids to horses and help them build confidence through riding. Watching a child overcome a fear, gain confidence, or simply discover a love for horses has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. It has reminded me that the greatest impact we can make is not always measured by what happens in the arena, but by what we give to others along the way.

What makes my journey especially meaningful is that I did not grow up in a horse family. My love for horses began when my sister and I started taking riding lessons in Corbett, Oregon. At 14, I began volunteering at J Bar L Ranch in Sandy, Oregon, cleaning stalls in exchange for lessons. That is where I met Carrie. Over the years, I grew from a stall cleaner into a trainer, and the ranch owners generously gave me the opportunity to use and care for Carrie as my own in recognition of my dedication and hard work. What started as a way to earn riding lessons became a lifelong passion and a partnership that has shaped so much of who I am.

My experiences have extended beyond horses as well. During my junior year of high school, I participated in 4-H, where I showed goats. I come from a blended family and currently live with my mom in Gresham, Oregon. My journey has not always been easy, but every challenge has helped shape me into the person I am today. I am proud of the life I have built, the relationships I have formed, and the community I have found through horses and rodeo.

Being selected for this honor has not only supported my educational and professional goals, but has also given me the opportunity to continue representing, serving, and giving back to the rodeo community that has given me so much. I am incredibly honored and excited to be your 2026 Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo Queen. I am so grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I look forward to representing Clackamas County with pride, dedication, compassion, and heart.

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