Childers: “Reigning alongside my sister has been one of the most special experiences of my life.”

By News Staff on Monday, August 18, 2025
  • Jr. Miss Tournoi Queen Caydance Marie Childers
    Jr. Miss Tournoi Queen Caydance Marie Childers
  • SISTER QUEENS HONOR GRANDFATHER WITH REIGN - Jr. Tournoi Queen Caydance Childers (left) and Teen Tournoi Queen Chloe Childers represented their late grandfather Michael Vidrine (shown in the photo they are holding), who was a former Tournoi rider, and dedicated their reigns to him. (Photo courtesy of Brook Childers)
    SISTER QUEENS HONOR GRANDFATHER WITH REIGN - Jr. Tournoi Queen Caydance Childers (left) and Teen Tournoi Queen Chloe Childers represented their late grandfather Michael Vidrine (shown in the photo they are holding), who was a former Tournoi rider, and dedicated their reigns to him. (Photo courtesy of Brook Childers)
    By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Junior Tournoi Queen has opened so many doors for me,” shares outgoing Jr. Tournoi Queen Caydance Marie Childers. She continues, “It gave me the opportunity to represent our community and share the traditions I love with others. I’ve met incredible people, from fellow queens to community leaders, and built friendships that I will cheri...

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