Honestly, I understand her methodology. A lot of stemmed from the fact that she simply didn't want to disappoint her friends and family, and it's why she continued to dodge any questions relating to the rodeo itself.
It's because she knew they all had such high hopes for her, and she didn't want to disappoint them by saying she didn't win anything at all.
Her heart really was in the right place, she just went about it the wrong way.
Also, had this pointed out yesterday. Mind = blown.