Rodeo of the Ozarks Pageant & Royalty

The ladies kicked off rodeo week with a parade appearance and volunteering Northwest Arkansas Food Bank! Come see them at the rodeo tonight, kids events kick off at 6:30 pm.

Jade and I soaked up our last rodeo appearance in Siloam before Rodeo of the Ozarks this upcoming week💙

We’re excited to see everyone at our home arena in 4 DAYS!!

-Taylor Priest
Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks 2025

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss First Frontier Circuit 2026-Alexa Shillington✨

Alexa Shillington, Miss First Frontier 2026, is no stranger to the equine industry. Growing up in a rural farming community
she began showing on the QSLB dressage circuit at a young age. After moving to Ottawa to continue her education she
began catch riding on Carleton University’s equestrian team, where she served as their team captain. Alexa also ran sponsorship flags and performed choreographed drill
performances at rodeos and other events across Ontario and Quebec.

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Alexa!

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss Southeastern Circuit, Sarah Davis✨

Sarah Davis has called every corner of the Southeastern Circuit home—from the
bayous of Louisiana and the rolling hills of Georgia to the misty mountains of
North Carolina and the red clay of Alabama. She attends Louisiana State University, where she will graduate in May 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences. With her sights set on veterinary school, Sarah hopes to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine specializing in performance therapy. When not studying or in the arena, you can find Sarah volunteering with wildlife. She finds caring for disabled raccoons especially rewarding.
Sarah is a proud first-generation cowgirl. Her love for horses began at just three
years old through equine therapy—a moment that forever shaped her life.
Partnered with her American Quarter Horse mare, Fabulous N’ Famous, she found
her true passion in barrel racing. As a member of the Louisiana Lightning Flag
Girls, she’s carried flags at PRCA rodeos across the region. As Miss Southeastern
Circuit, she is honored to celebrate the western way of life and the region she calls
home—and inspire the next generation of rodeo riders.

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Sarah!

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss Rodeo Arkansas Teen, Ava Ruth Fields✨

Ava Ruth Fields is the daughter of Chad and Tamara Fields and is honored to serve as your 2026 Miss Teen Rodeo Arkansas. She lives in the southwest part of our state in Mena, Arkansas. Through her platform, Grit That Grows, Ava Ruth encourages young people to recognize the skills they develop through agriculture, rodeo, and
extracurricular activities and apply that perseverance to the classroom, leadership, and service in their communities. Ava Ruth is a recent graduate of Mena High School, where she served as president of her FFA and was also active in cross-country, basketball, FCA, NHS, 4-H, and her church youth group. She plans to pursue a doctorate in Occupational Therapy with the goal of practicing hippotherapy to help children through the healing power of horses. Ava Ruth served as the 2024 Jr Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks.

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Ava!

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss Rodeo Arkansas, Falyn Cordeiro✨

Falyn Cordeiro, Miss Rodeo Arkansas 2026, is the daughter of Mike and Brandy Cordeiro of Gentry, Arkansas. She is a small business owner and full-time florist at Falyn’s Flowers and Gifts. A graduate of John Brown University with a degree in General Business, she holds multiple floral certifications and has won awards including the Frankie Shelton Cup and Mid-America Cup.

Falyn held several rodeo queen titles, including Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks 2022, and rode with the Ozarks Rounders drill team. Her platform, “Bloom Where You’re Planted,” encourages others to embrace their purpose. She enjoys flying, sewing, and time with her pets.

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Falyn!

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss Rodeo Mississippi Foundation, Brinkley Boswell✨

Brinkley Boswell, daughter of Peter and Laura Boswell, is from Florence, Mississippi, and is honored to serve as your Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026. A graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in Marketing and Communications, Brinkley aspires to use her education and skills in the western industry. She spends much of her time traveling representing and promoting the sport of rodeo. Her platform, “Be a FAN: First to Serve, Always Kind, and Never Above Anyone,” reflects her heart for service, community, and her mission to turn every spectator into a rodeo fan. Outside of the arena, Brinkley enjoys working her horses, spending time with friends and family, volunteering with her church, and staying active.

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Brinkley!

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss Rodeo Oklahoma, Landry Layton✨

23-year-old Landry Layton is a proud Oklahoma cowgirl. Born into a ranching and rodeo legacy, Landry is the daughter of Rowdy and Tiffany Layton of Welch. Landry grew up on a working cattle ranch and is a fifth-generation cattlewoman, known for raising high-quality Red Angus cattle. Along with being Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2026, Landry is a recent graduate from Oklahoma State University, majoring in Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Landry hopes to inspire the next generation to embrace their roots, contribute to something greater than themselves, and never lose sight of those who rode the trail before us.

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Landry!

Let’s meet some of our visiting royalty!👑

Everyone say hello to Miss Rodeo K-State, Faith Roten✨

Faith Roten is 2026 Miss Rodeo K-State. She is the 19 year old daughter of Seth and Crystal Roten of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Faith is entering her sophomore year of college at Kansas State University with a major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and a minor in Equine Science. Faith has held 3 queen titles, including Jr. Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks!

Swing by the rodeo at the end of THIS MONTH to say hi to Faith!

Rey and I had a great time at the Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith tonight!

I love getting to spend time with past Rodeo of the Ozarks Royalty sporting their new titles👀🩷
Our next adventure will be Siloam Springs in June!

-Taylor Priest
Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks 2025