Western Stampede Royalty Contest
The Western Stampede Royalty serve as ambassadors for the rodeo and participate in other rodeos and parades to promote the Western Stampede. Applications will be available soon for the Western Stampede Royalty Contest.
Contestants compete for a $1,000 scholarship and prizes including a saddle, tiara, breast collar, banner, belt buckle, and the opportunity to represent the Western Stampede, a West Jordan tradition since 1954.
How to Participate
Email events@westjordan.utah.gov for details about our 2027 competition.
2026 Royalty Winners
Addie Bowler Queen, Rylei Voorhees 1st Attendant, Jaina Johnson 2nd Attendant, crowned your 2026 Western Stampede Royalty!
Addie Bowler
Rodeo QueenAddie Bowler is thrilled to once again be part of her hometown rodeo, the West Jordan Stampede, a tradition she has loved her entire life. The oldest of five children of Lynn and Haylie Bowler, Addie has been volunteering at the rodeo since 2014, helping with everything from running flags and sorting livestock to singing the national anthem and organizing mutton busters. A proud fourth-generation cattle rancher, she enjoys caring for her family’s land, animals, and 14 horses, combining her love of rodeo life with her passion for performing arts. Currently pursuing a BFA in musical theatre performance at Utah Valley University, Addie loves any opportunity to perform, whether on stage or horseback. She is especially grateful for the support of her family, as well as mentors Kaylee Memmott and Emma Stowe, and gives a heartfelt thank you to her dog Roxcie for always being by her side.
Rylei Voorehees
1st AttendantRylei Voorhees has been shaped by the values and traditions of rodeo both inside and outside the arena. The daughter of Preston and Mindy Voorhees, Rylei graduated from Snow College in 2024 with a degree in business and now works as a nail technician while also helping with her family’s meat processing business. Through her involvement in Future Farmers of America and 4-H, she developed strong leadership skills and a passion for agriculture, earning numerous honors including the 2022 Utah FFA State Star in Agriscience and seven Utah FFA Agriscience Fair championships. Rylei has also proudly served in several rodeo royalty roles, including Genola Rodeo Jr. Queen and other queen and attendant titles from 2018–2025, experiences that deepened her love for rodeo and western heritage. She enjoys teaching 4-H horse programs and hopes to continue inspiring others by sharing the traditions, values, and spirit of the rodeo community.
Jaina Johnson
2nd AttendantJaina Johnson is a 15-year-old from Lehi who has been deeply involved in the western lifestyle and equestrian community through Utah County 4-H. Over the past three years, she has competed in events including showmanship, western rail, horsemanship patterns, and speed events, proudly qualifying at the state level in 2025. Jaina previously served as a Lindon Days Rodeo Queen alongside her horse, Big Red, with whom she shares a strong bond through riding and liberty work. Passionate about encouraging others to embrace their individuality, she hopes to inspire confidence and authenticity in those around her. Outside of horses, Jaina enjoys creative hobbies like guitar, painting, and photography. Although she did not grow up in a horse-owning family, she proudly carries on a rich western heritage rooted in her great-grandparents’ legacy of breeding and training Quarter Horses, ranching, and rodeo competition under the Lazy J3 brand.