Appleatchee Riders Queen

Hello everyone! My name is Amber Cook and I am honored to serve as your Miss Appleatchee Riders Queen for 2023. I am the 20 year old daughter of Shawna and Mike St.Clair and John and Cathy Cook. Growing up I was raised in a family with a wide variety of equine disciplines, and I have been actively involved in the equine community for as long as I can remember. I have been a member of this amazing association since I was four years old, and I have aspired to serve as an Appleatchee Riders Queen since the age of 12.

In middle and high school I competed in 4-H, WAHSET, and FFA. In 2019 I had the opportunity to serve as a Chelan County Fair Ambassador, along with competing at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Indiana to compete in Horse Evaluation. In FFA, I grew my love for agriculture and had the ability to raise over 40 head of various livestock through my breeding operation. I was able to compete in our local fairs in market and showmanship, and made connections within our community. As a 2020 graduate from Wenatchee High school, you could say that I had a full plate all four years and an unexpected turn of events my senior year. However, I strive to see the positive light in everything that happens, and without that unfortunate event, I would not be where I am today.

Over the years I have waited for the best time to give Appleatchee all of my effort and attention, to support and promote them to the best of my ability. As I look forward to our busy schedule this year, I am excited to serve back to the association that fostered my love for horses and equine sports. During my reign I plan to educate the younger generation of the importance of the agriculture and equine industries within our communities in Washington. As well as engage with the community through several types of media to make an impact within our valley. I am prepared to meet a vast amount of wonderful people in 2023, and learn more about our community, culture, and local agricultural industry.

This year I will be riding my 9 year old palomino horse Memphis who was born and raised on our farm. Along with being the very first horse that I started, he has helped me grow into the horsewoman I am today and has earned his very own spotlight. He’s a total sweetheart, show stopper, and absolutely loves little kiddos with horse treats. In 2023, I will be using the tag line #BlossomInToAwesomeness encouraging everyone to always continue to improve as an individual and become that person you looked up to as a kid! This tagline also demonstrates our Famous Apple Blossom Parade and Festival that brings everyone together each and every year through celebration of the Apple Industry in the Pacific North West.

Keep up to date on my reign as Appleatchee Riders Queen through any of my social media pages, as well as learn some info on horses, Appleatchee, and our community!