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2026 Miss Mini Rodeo, Isabella Holtman

Isabella is 11 years old and lives in Santa Maria, California. She is homeschooled and is in the 5th grade.

Isabella is passionate about her hobbies which include horseback riding, surfing, and gymnastics. When she is not busy with school and riding lessons, she enjoys spending time with her family and two Yorkshire Terriers, Penny and Daisy. Isabella also loves to visit Disneyland and especially enjoys riding the big roller coasters.

Isabella is very excited to be this year’s Miss Mini Rodeo. Her love for the rodeo began in 2020 when she attended both the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and NFR. She has attended every year since and looks forward to
participating in rodeo in the future as a barrel racer. She’s finally getting her own horse and can’t wait to grow more in the sport. Isabella also hopes to be a future Rodeo Queen!

2026 Jr. Barrelman, Thomas Salamacha

Thomas is 10 years old and was born in Charleston, SC., and moved to
Texas shorty after. After a few years there, his family relocated to Orcutt,
CA. Thomas loves staying busy with flag football, his elementary school’s
track and field team, and a boys’ travel gymnastics team!

Thomas is excited to be this year’s Jr. Barrelman and thinks it will be a
great experience. He loves making people laugh and believes his outgoing
personality and love for the rodeo make him a great fit. He says he’s been
dreaming of doing this for years-probably since attending his first rodeo in
Texas. Having experienced rodeos in a couple different states, Thomas
says he loves the rodeo and Western Lifestyle, especially since he helps
his family raise and care for their chickens.

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