Miss Teen Rodeo Montana Loves To Represent Rodeo Community

This year’s Miss Teen Rodeo Montana is Emelie Torgerson. She grew up in Red Lodge.

At the age of 8, she discovered the love of her life — KitKat, a feisty bay mare. With her new companion came an interest in rodeo royalty. Her dedication led her to hold the title of Home of Champions Lil’ Miss and later the Miss Teen title. Beyond the crown, she grew her skills through 4-H with projects in horse, beef, chicken and veterinary science and was thrilled to win the grand champion chicken buckle.

After moving to Bozeman in 2020, Torgerson became the first Miss Teen Bozeman Stampede winner in 2024. She says representing the Gallatin Valley and learning more about this vibrant rodeo community has been deeply rewarding. Now a junior at Bozeman High School, she spends much time playing the trombone in the wind ensemble and previously served as the lowbrass section leader in the marching band. In addition, she sings in both the chamber and jazz choirs. After high school, she hopes to attend Washington State University to pursue a master’s degree in traumatology and orthopedic surgery. When not in school, she loves spending time with her dogs, Skye and Sage, and caring for her 27 chickens including her two roosters, Cyrano and Romeo. Most recently, she has discovered a passion for cutting and cow-horse.

Torgerson strives to embody leadership, integrity and Montana spirit. She is honored to represent rodeo and the agricultural community.