Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador

09/14/2026

Today I had the opportunity to carry the American Flag, help with mutton busting and sell raffle tickets at the Bad River Youth Rough Stock Series in Wessington Springs. This event features Rough Stock for all ages of youth from 0-18 which is very unique to see. This was a great event put on by a great community!

With Love,
2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador
Delaney Zoss

09/09/2026

I encourage everyone to donate tomorrow September 10th for One Day for State to support SDSU and the SDSU Rodeo Team!

Donation Link

https://www.givecampus.com/s/6c06i4

08/21/2026

I was able to attend the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo during the Brown County Fair last week! I was able to carry sponsor flags and help with mutton busting and the candy toss. Thank you to Dakota Pro Rodeo for providing flag horses for the queens for a fun two days!

With Love,
Delaney Zoss
2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador

08/04/2026

This past saturday I attended the Potter County Fair Rodeo in Gettysburg, SD. I was fortunate enough to carry the American Flag and sponsor flags. I would like to thank Brooklyn Beringer and her family for their hospitality and for putting on a great rodeo. I would also like to thank Jen Feistner for always letting me borrow Mansa to carry flags on. He is truly the best at what he does. I can’t wait to go back next year!

With Love,
2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador
Delaney Zoss

07/23/2026

These past two weeks have been crazy on the rodeo road! I attended the Miss Rodeo South Dakota Pageant in Wall where I participated in the fashion show, signed autographs and carried flags at the Wall Celebration PRCA Rodeo.

While in Wall I was graciously gifted a custom pair of Blue and Yellow Rhinestone Lipgloss Earrings from past Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador Callie Mueller. These were a gift from Callie to the Ambassador program as a traveling pair of earrings for future Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassadors! We are so thankful for Callie’s gift!

This past weekend I was in Mitchell for my hometown rodeo the Corn Palace Stampede. I carried flags during all four performances and also rode in the parade. I can’t wait to be back on the rodeo trail next weekend!

With Love,
2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador
Delaney Zoss

07/07/2026

I had the best time this past week traveling across the state to some amazing rodeos!

On Monday, I attended the Black Hills Roundup Queen Contest and had the opportunity to participate in their fashion show. I had so much fun catching up and chatting with all of the visiting queens and contestants!

On Thursday, I traveled to Wessington Springs for the Foothills Rodeo and Queen Contest. The weather got a little wild during horsemanship, but thankfully everything cleared up just in time for the rodeo performance. It was another wonderful day spent with such an incredible group of girls.

Congratulations to all of the newly crowned royalty from both rodeos! I can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish this year.

With love,
2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador
Delaney Zoss

06/18/2026

Wishing our 2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador, Delaney Zoss, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳

05/25/2026

What a special day! From helping her put in her first set of hair extensions, coaching her as she represented SDSU as the Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador, to watching her compete at Miss Rodeo USA and then working beside me as my Assistant Coordinator for the Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador Program and now watching her turn the page on this new chapter in her life. I am so excited for Stephanie and Nick and we wish them all the very best. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Bochman!🥂
Stephanie Lynn Gruener

04/23/2026

04/16/2026

Hello Everyone,
My name is Delaney Zoss and I am your 2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador. I would like to thank everyone for the support including my family, friends, coordinators, sponsors and judges.

I am the 19 year old daughter of Steve and Casey Zoss of Forestburg, SD. I graduated from Mitchell High School where I was involved in basketball, FFA and National Honors Society. Growing up I was very involved in 4-H where i showed sheep, goats, pigs and horses. While also competing in hippology, horse judging, livestock skillathon and public speaking. I continue to show at national and regional arabian horseshows in reining, horsemanship and showmanship.

I am currently a freshman at South Dakota State University where I am double majoring in Biology and Animal Science with plans of attending Chiropractic School after graduation.

I would like to congratulate all of the contestants of this years contest. I am honored to have been crowned as the 2026 Jackrabbit Stampede Ambassador. I look forward to representing SDSU and Rodeo across the great state of South Dakota this year!

With Love,
Delaney Zoss