Rodeo Royalty

Adilyn Batchelor is a passionate 9-year-old living in Tepusquet Canyon with her parents and twin brothers. Currently a 4th grader at Benjamin Foxen Elementary (Blochman), Adilyn is a dedicated straight-A student with a heartfelt love for animals and ranching. This is Adilyn’s fourth year with Cinco Campanas 4-H, where she is raising a market lamb and turkey for the Santa Barbara County Fair.

In addition to her 4-H projects, Adilyn thrives on the excitement of local barrel races and rodeos along the Central Coast. Riding her tiny but mighty horse named Reata, Adilyn competes in barrels, goat tying, poles and roping events. With aspirations of becoming an equestrian veterinarian specializing in mobility therapy, she also dreams of one day running barrels at the NFR in Vegas. Since the age of 4, Adilyn has been captivated by horses and the rodeo lifestyle. She has made attending the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo a yearly tradition, continually setting new goals to deepen her involvement at this thrilling rodeo. After achieving her mutton busting goal, she is now being crowned Miss Mini Rodeo, and a positive role model to her peers. With future dreams of running for Queen, carrying a flag, participating in Junior Breakaway, and ultimately competing in PRCA Barrels, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo holds a special place in her heart.

As Miss Mini Rodeo, Adilyn is eager to share her passion for the western lifestyle with audiences of all ages. She aims to inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in their communities.

Waylon Estes is an 8-year-old student at Benjamin Foxen Elementary

(Blochman School) in Sisquoc, California, home of the Bobcats! A bright and enthusiastic student, Waylon consistently earns good grades and embraces every aspect of school. Among the several awards he has received over the years, his favorite is the "Integrity" award, which he embodies daily. Waylon has showcased his talent each year in the school talent show with patriotic songs, and this year, he will proudly sing "The National Anthem" Outside of school, Waylon enjoys multiple hobbies, including soccer and basketball, but his true passions lie in baseball and rodeo! For the past three years, he has actively competed in various rodeos, fully embracing the rodeo lifestyle. For Waylon, rodeo isn't just a sport; it's a way of life.

A standout achievement for him was winning "Fan of the Night"; at a PBR event, where he received a buckle for his infectious enthusiasm and ability to entertain the crowd. This award has fueled his love for entertainment, leading him to his next adventure: serving as The 2025 Elks Rodeo Jr. Barrelman. Waylon is deeply honored to hold this title and intends to bring charisma, enthusiasm, and a humorous personality to the role. His greatest joy comes from making people happy and bringing laughter to their faces, and he is willing to go the extra mile to ensure he puts a smile on everyone's face.

Hello everyone! My name is Paige Stehly, and I’ll be serving as your Miss Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2025! I grew up on my family’s ranch in Southern California, alongside my four brothers and wide variety of animals. I currently reside in San Luis Obispo, and am pursuing a degree in Agriculture Business at Cuesta College.

I’ve been riding horses my whole life, and held my first Rodeo Queen Title as Valley Center Stampede Rodeo Jr. Queen from 2022 to 2024 Rodeo is my greatest passion, and I’m proud to be a member, and serve as secretary of the Cuesta College Rodeo Team. I compete in the women’s breakaway roping on my horse Rego. Rego is my all around boy, we’ve been all over the state together, and have competed in everything from gymkhana to team roping!

Representing the sport of rodeo is a huge honor, and I can’t express how thankful I am to hold the title for Miss Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of my wonderful family and friends. Working alongside the rodeo committee has been such an amazing experience, and I’m very excited for this upcoming year.

Thank You and God Bless!