2024 Miss Rodeo Airdrie
Kyla Lightfoot
Kyla Lightfoot is 20 years old and has spent the last 15 years in wild rose country, which has given her a great appreciation for life in the West and all that it has to offer, especially horses and rodeo! Kyla began riding at two years old and has been involved and competed in many disciplines, including 4H Alberta, extreme cowboy racing, gymkhana, and reining. Kyla currently competes in the American Quarter Horse Association show circuit, where she has earned numerous National Championship titles.
In addition to her passion for the Western way of life, Kyla is currently attending MacEwan University with the goal of obtaining her Bachelor of Communications with a major in journalism. She plans to use her journalism degree to share Western heritage and the exhilarating sport of rodeo with audiences worldwide. Having attended the Airdrie Pro Rodeo numerous times, Kyla can attest to its success and the welcoming atmosphere.
She is excited to be crowned the 2024 Miss Rodeo Airdrie and have the opportunity to welcome residents and visitors alike while sharing her love for the sport of rodeo.
Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Program
Every July 1st weekend, we bestow the titles of Miss Rodeo Airdrie. Our Royalty assumes the role of ambassadors, not only for the Airdrie Pro Rodeo but also for the vibrant community of Airdrie, throughout the ensuing twelve months.
Throughout their reign, these remarkable individuals embark on a whirlwind journey, attending over 100 events. They fervently advocate for the sport of rodeo, embody the spirit of Airdrie at various community gatherings, and acquire invaluable skills through engagements with both business and non-profit entities across the province. In essence, we are fostering the next generation of female leaders within our community. The tireless dedication and achievements of our Royalty fill us with immense pride.
We extend an invitation to young women aged 19-26 (*as per eligibility criteria) to participate in our Royalty competition.
This multifaceted event includes challenges such as public speaking, written examinations, showcasing horsemanship skills, personal interviews, and gracing the runway at our annual Fashion Show Fundraiser.
*Be a female who is a minimum of 19 years of age as of November 30th of her application submission year and not over the age of 26 as of the concluding November 30th of her reign.
*A minimum of 3 applications are required for the Airdrie Rodeo Royalty competition to commence.
Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Farewell
2024 Miss Rodeo Airdrie
Kyla Lightfoot
As of January 23,2025:
It is with a heavy heart that the Airdrie Rodeo Ranch Association has decided to put our Royalty Program on pause due to budget cuts and our Royalty Director stepping down. Sadly this means that Kyla Lightfoot has been released from her Miss Rodeo Airdrie duties.
As a committee we would like to sincerely thank Kyla for her representation and commitment to the Airdrie Pro Rodeo, wishing her the best in her future endeavors. Also, Katie Van Heinen our now past Royalty Director for bringing the Royalty Program to the high caliber it is today.
Thank you.
Royalty Sponsors
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of our Rodeo Royalty Program and we are so proud
of what we accomplish together.
OFFICIAL ROYALTY PHOTOGRAPHY
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OFFICIAL FLOWER SPONSOR
2024 QUEEN SADDLE SPONSOR
2024 SKIN CARE & MAKEUP SPONSOR
2024 QUEEN HAT SPONSOR
2024 QUEEN BUCKLE SPONSOR
Royalty Partnerships
Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Alumni
2023 Princess - Hannah Braun
Photograph Courtesy of Kaycee Ann Photography
2022 Royalty
Queen (L) Kelcey Moore
Princess (R) Hannah Braun
Photograph Courtesy of Kaycee Ann Photography
2020-2021 Royalty
2019 Queen (L) Brooke Fielding
2019 Princess (R) Haley Hartwell
Photograph Courtesy of Kaycee Ann Photography
2019 QUEEN: Brooke Fielding PRINCESS: Haley Hartwell
2018 PRINCESS: Ashley Hygaard
2017 QUEEN: Sarah Pack PRINCESS: Ashley Hygaard
2016 QUEEN: Emily Marston PRINCESS: Katie Hiushak
2015 Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Alumni:
2008 Princess Ashley Eide,
2011 Princess Rebecca McKay
2014 Princess Mazlie (Gehring) Cole
2014 QUEEN: Terra (Chalack) Boon PRINCESS: Mazlie (Gehring) Cole
2013 QUEEN: Kelsey Reinboldt-Lynch
2012 QUEEN: Nicole Briggs (MRC) PRINCESS: Samantha Bilsborrow
2011 QUEEN: Gillian (Shields) Grant (MRC) PRINCESS: Rebecca McKay
2010 QUEEN: Alicia (Kuipers) Hemsing PRINCESS: Melinda (Carmichael) Bretton
2009 QUEEN: Charmayne Kading PRINCESS: Joanna (Hadley) Koehler
2008 QUEEN: Dana (Hansen) Zannis (MRCP) PRINCESS: Ashley Eide
2007 QUEEN: Justine (Simpson) Gardner PRINCESS: Casey Edworthy
2006 QUEEN: Jesse Madsen PRINCESS: Janine (Krumm) Bruce
2005 QUEEN: Leanne (Percy) Mackenzie PRINCESS: Tara Sergerie (MRC)
2004 QUEEN: Kelly (Ashbacher) Bell PRINCESS: Janelle (Perry) Halyk
2003 QUEEN: Tammy (Summerfield) Kaiser PRINCESS: Jessica (MacLeod) Moran
2002 QUEEN: Shannon McCarthy (MRC) PRINCESS: Amanda Earl
2001 QUEEN: Lindsay Robertson PRINCESS: Sarah (Havens) Baber
2000 QUEEN: Kristen Disley
1999 QUEEN: Shelia (Taylor) Walker (MRC)
1998 QUEEN: Brandy (Hamilton) Murray
1997 QUEEN: Maureen McCarthy
1996 QUEEN: Rhianna McKinnon
1995 QUEEN: Nancy (Muchka) Dahl
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MRC = Miss Rodeo Canada
MRCP = Miss Rodeo Canada Princess
2017 Royalty
Queen (R) Sarah Pack
Princess (L) Ashley Hygaard
2016 Royalty
Queen (L) Emily Marston
Princess (R) Katie Van Hienen (Hiushak)