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SAY HELLO TO OUR

2026 SHERIDAN WYO RODEO ROYALTY

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From left to right Sheridan WYO Rodeo Jr. Princess Novalee Anderson, Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo Isabella Yellowtail, Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen Attendant Jentry Reid.

Get to know more about our 2026 reigning royalty. Click on the link below for photos and bios! 

THE ROLE OF ROYALTY

​The Sheridan WYO Rodeo Royalty are representatives of Sheridan, ambassadors for the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, and spokeswomen for keeping our western heritage alive. Throughout the year the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Royalty are required to attend many events and rodeos in Sheridan and the surrounding area. WYO Rodeo Royalty believe in, promote, and model western lifestyle, high morals and values, and a role model for all as they exemplify the western-type American girl. 

ABOUT THE COMPETITION 

​The Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen Pageant will be held each July in Sheridan, Wyoming before the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. Young ladies can compete in the competition which has three categories: Queen (ages 19-25), Sr. Princess (ages 16-19), Princess (ages 13-16), Jr. Princess (ages 10-13) and Little Miss (ages 7-10). The contestants are judged on horsemanship, personality, and appearance. Throughout the competition the contestants complete a reining pattern on horseback and participate in personal interviews with judges. The contestants are also required to give a speech, answer impromptu questions, model western clothing and possess knowledge regarding rodeo, horse health and current events, etc. The contestants must score at least a 70% in every category to be considered for Sheridan WYO Rodeo Royalty. 

Shayla Conner 
Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo

Shayla Conner is proud to be making cultural history today as the 2nd member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe to hold the title of Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo.  

Shayla is the 22 year old daughter of Berta and Leo Conner.  She is a 2020 graduate of Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, where she played collegiate soccer and earned a Farm and Ranch Management Degree.  During college, Shayla was a member of the Northwest College Soccer Team, Block and Bridle Club, and worked at the Boys and Girls Club in Powell, while doing a little break away and team roping on the side.

Rodeo and ranching are a lifestyle for Shayla as she works alongside her family, raising bucking horses and cattle while traveling to rodeos throughout the U.S. and Canada to compete their stock.  Growing up in a goal-oriented family where success means getting their horses to the NFR annually, each member’s contribution is essential - - and for the last 5 years the hard work has paid off.   This striving lifestyle has Shayla focused to continue efforts toward her long-term goals of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine and taking on a greater role in her tribal activities.  

Shayla has a passion for the civic movement to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).  With the Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo title, Shayla hopes to spread awareness and support for the MMIW movement along with Hanna’s Act, in memory of Hanna Harris, a family member who was murdered.

Shayla is grateful and thanks the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Board, Royalty Board, her Sponsors, her family and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe for all the support they have given her during her reign as she continues on her journey making memories and making history in the rodeo queen world!

Jentry Reid
WYO Rodeo Princess

2020-2021 Sheridan WYO Rodeo Princess, Jentry Reid,  is the 18 year old daughter of Mark and Kimberly Reid of Sheridan. She graduated from  Sheridan High School in May 2021. While at SHS, Jentry was active in the John B. Kendrick FFA Chapter for four years. She also is a member of Sheridan County Big Horn Cowboys 4-H Club for 9 years. Jentry served as an officer in both organizations and 4-H Junior Leaders President 2020. While in 4-H, she was busy in the following projects: Horse, Cat, Rabbit, Visual Arts, and Photography. Jentry is a four-year member of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Wranglers. She has been active in youth group at Sheridan Wesleyan Church and enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and skiing. Jentry would like to thank all those who have supported her in this opportunity to serve as the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Princess for the years of 2020 and 2021! She is grateful to you all! Her future plans consist of attending Sheridan College this fall studying Agriculture/Animal & Equine Science towards her Associates Degree before furthering her  Education at the University. She is looking forward to being a Farm/Ranch Manager. 

Sheridan WYO Rodeo Sr. Princess, Hannah Jost, is the daughter of Corey and Vicki Jost. Hannah is a 2019 graduate of Sheridan High School. Currently she is attending Sheridan College completing her prerequisites for Nursing and finishing her Art degree. 

Hannah had the privilege of playing collegiate Tennis last year in Kansas. While she loved the experience, Wyoming was calling for her back home to begin the process to become a Nurse. 

Hannah enjoys riding her horses, while working cattle and roping on her family ranch. She enjoys painting with water color, exploring the Big Horn Mountains,  and spending quality time with her friends and family. 

Her relationship with Jesus has pointed her in the direction to use the gifts she’s been given to serve people and take care of them as a nurse upon completing school.

Hannah has held the 2015 Jr. Princess title, 2017 Princess title and the current 2020 and 2021 Sr. Princess title with plans to someday compete at the state level.

She would like to thank her family, Chris Hepp, her sponsors, Wyo Rodeo Board and the Wyo Rodeo Queen Board for their support. Hannah is proud to represent the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo this year for the ‘RE RIDE’!!

Libby Jost
WYO Rodeo Sr. Princess

Grace Van Dyke, 2020-2021 Sheridan WYO Rodeo Jr. Princess,  is a young lady whose first love truly is horses. From brandings to helping on the ranch, to training her own colts, to practicing for a show or event you will most often find her in the saddle. When not riding, she loves to bake, read, be with friends and play with her dog Jasmine.

Grace has a huge heart for animals and wants to pursue a career as a veterinarian someday. In the meantime, Grace enjoys being involved with a local drama team, showing horses and market animals in 4-H and riding for WYO Rodeo Wranglers.

Grace has enjoyed serving her community as part of the WYO Rodeo Royalty. She is excited for the year ahead as she serves as the 2021 Sheridan WYO Rodeo Junior Princess. Grace is the 13 year old daughter of Paul and Amber Van Dyke.

Grace Van Dyke
WYO Rodeo Jr. Princess
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