April 23rd - 26th 2025
2024 ABR Queen Jenna Hathorn
Hello, my name is Jenna Hathorn. I am a fourth generation rancher, breeder and horse trainer. Thanks to God and family, I have been fortunate enough to be able to achieve my goals and become successful in a career of my choosing. I give all the glory to God for my early success and the gift He has blessed me with to read and bond with horses. Outside of horses, I am very active in my church. I love all things community! My sister and I have had the privilege of leading the Wells Homecoming Parade for 12 years. I love participating in the Lufkin color run, volunteering at nursing homes and pregnancy help centers. I believe my greatest calling is to witness to others by living a life that honors and glorifies Jesus, my Savior.
At the young age of 4 years old, I began competing in local 4H shows. At age 8, I progressed from the local level to the national level and began showing in the American Quarter Horse Association, the American Paint Horse Association and the Palomino Horse Association. In 2017 I was blessed with the opportunity to compete and win a World Championship title.
I have been buying, breaking and training horses for the last 10 years and have successfully started over 80 horses to further build my reputation. After I graduate in May, I plan to continue training horses, and become certified to do equine chiropractic therapy with injured horses. Due to my interaction with troubled, unbroken horses and their owners, I have learned patience, compassion, and how to be able to read horses and ultimately gain their trust. I love every part of my job ... the horses, the people, and the way of life.
In my opinion, the old cowboy way of life is slowly becoming extinct. I have witnessed first hand the challenges and hardships that come with ranching, but the rewards far outweigh the downfalls. I have the drive and determination to work hard every day and to pursue this dream of mine. I have a burning passion to contribute to the old cowboy way and my passion is stronger than my fears. I feel God has provided me with this gift and I want to do my best to help people learn about horses and develop self-esteem and confidence.
Being selected rodeo queen would be another dream come true for me. The Angelina Benefit Rodeo is a tradition for our family and it would be an honor to promote this organization Hello, my name is Jenna Hathorn. I am a fourth generation rancher, breeder and horse trainer. Thanks to God and family, I have been fortunate enough to be able to achieve my goals and become successful in a career of my choosing. I give all the glory to God for my early success and the gift He has blessed me with to read and bond with horses. Outside of horses, I am very active in my church. I love all things community! My sister and I have had the privilege of leading the Wells Homecoming Parade for 12 years. I love participating in the Lufkin color run, volunteering at nursing homes and pregnancy help centers. I believe my greatest calling is to witness to others by living a life that honors and glorifies Jesus, my Savior.
At the young age of 4 years old, I began competing in local 4H shows. At age 8, I progressed from the local level to the national level and began showing in the American Quarter Horse Association, the American Paint Horse Association and the Palomino Horse Association. In 2017 I was blessed with the opportunity to compete and win a World Championship title.
I have been buying, breaking and training horses for the last 10 years and have successfully started over 80 horses to further build my reputation. After I graduate in May, I plan to continue training horses, and become certified to do equine chiropractic therapy with injured horses. Due to my interaction with troubled, unbroken horses and their owners, I have learned patience, compassion, and how to be able to read horses and ultimately gain their trust. I love every part of my job ... the horses, the people, and the way of life.
In my opinion, the old cowboy way of life is slowly becoming extinct. I have witnessed first hand the challenges and hardships that come with ranching, but the rewards far outweigh the downfalls. I have the drive and determination to work hard every day and to pursue this dream of mine. I have a burning passion to contribute to the old cowboy way and my passion is stronger than my fears. I feel God has provided me with this gift and I want to do my best to help people learn about horses and develop self-esteem and confidence.
Being selected rodeo queen would be another dream come true for me. The Angelina Benefit Rodeo is a tradition for our family and it would be an honor to promote this organization. I would love the opportunity to work with youth and area businesses to remind our community just what they have to look forward to and share how much this country and patriotic, humble way of life has impacted me. God has been so very gracious to allow me to be raised in a family and a community that still cherishes the cowboy way.