Pola Galindo’s Grass Art Jewelry, providing customized incoming queen jewelry sets and jackets
Dixie Landrum Photography, providing the Royalty photo shoots and parade florals.
Royalty Court
Presented by
Additional Sponsors for our Royalty are:
Invictus Protective Services, providing denim jackets for the Queens.
Straight Edge Tint, providing denim jackets for the Sweethearts.
The Cottage Flowers and Gifts, providing the coronation bouquets and centerpieces.
Salsa Bites, sponsoring the pageant lunch and coronation dinner.
KAR Livestock Ventures, LLC for sponsoring personalized engraving of royalty gifts
The Cowgirl Leather Co. for providing the royalty tack and chaps.
It takes a lot for these young ladies to represent our Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Rodeo and the Town of Queen Creek as they travel to several events. If you would like to become a Royalty Booster or Sponsor, please contact our Royalty Coordinator, Tiffany Baden, at Royalty@Friendsofhorseshoepark.org.
2026-2027 Royalty
Dakota Baden, Pro Rodeo Queen
Hello, my name is Dakota Baden and I am your 2026-2027 Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Pro Rodeo Queen. I grew up attending Roots N’ Boots and volunteered on the committee, so being able to represent and serve this amazing event and community through this role has been such a blessing. Outside of the arena lights, I am starting my career in rangeland management and enjoy many hobbies, including embroidery, reading, and baking! I hope to share and instill my love for the western lifestyle and agriculture with all those I meet! My horses, Duke and Johnny, and I hope to see you down the rodeo trail. God bless!
Alaina Southwick, Sr. Teen Queen
Hello! I’m Alaina Southwick, your 2026–2027 Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Pro Rodeo Sr. Teen Queen. This is my sweet mare Millie. She’s my partner, my teacher, and my best friend.
When I’m not wearing my crown and sash, I love staying busy crafting, learning new things, and spending time with my family and friends — especially when horses are involved. You’ll usually find me at a rodeo, out trail riding, or at the dance studio — three things that bring me joy and help me grow as both a rider and a person. I love spending time with my family and friends, whether we’re in the saddle or just laughing together after a long day.
Roots N’ Boots has shaped who I am, and the people here have become like family. I’m so grateful for the chance to represent this rodeo again, and I can’t wait for all the adventures ahead. I hope to see you at Roots N’ Boots this year!
Lucy Leisman, Jr. Teen Queen
My name is Lucy Leisman, and I am honored to serve as the Junior Teen Queen for the Roots N Boots Pro Rodeo. I was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Queen Creek a few years ago, where I quickly fell in love with the western way of life and rodeo community. I enjoy barrel racing and spending time with my horses, Skipper and Dreamer, who have taught me so much about hard work, patience, and heart. I am thankful for the opportunity to represent this amazing rodeo and community while encouraging others to chase their dreams with faith, kindness, and determination.
Sweethearts
(From left to right)
Back row – Blake Ruiz, Brooke Aikins, Brooks Ruiz, Claire Crainshaw, Tanner Sloan.
Front row – Bexley Ruiz, Journey Marshall
2026-2027 Royalty Pageant
Deadline for applications is December 22, 2025!
Pageant Date: January 10, 2026
Location: Begins at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre for horsemanship portion
2026-2027 Royalty Coronation
Coronation Date: April 10, 2026
Queen Creek Rec & Aquatic Center, 22343 Ryan Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Doors open at 5:30. Dinner with progrm and silent auction at 6pm.
2025 Cactus Blossom Royalty Clinic
The 2025 Cactus Blossom Royalty Clinic has been cancelled. Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you.
We are so excited to offer the first annual Cactus Blossom Queen Clinic on September 5th through 7th, 2025 right here in Queen Creek, Arizona!
Topics will be presented by some outstanding clinicians – including some amazing role models and past Arizona rodeo royalty!
This clinic is open to girls age 12-24 and is for those new to rodeo queening AND those wanting to take their skills to the next level.
Come learn skills you will take with you into all aspects of your life – from speech writing and delivery, to interviewing like a pro to horsemanship that wows the crowd, our clinic touches on all the important queening skills. Finish up this amazing weekend with a mock competition to practice what you learned. You will leave the clinic with the confidence and poise you need to compete at any level.
Topics include:
Modeling
Impromptu speaking
Headshots offered by Dixie Landrum Photography
Impromptu speaking
Headshots offered by Dixie Landrum Photography
Horsemanship: including hot laps, flags, and shagging cattle
Media information – TV interviews and social media posts
Rodeo knowledge
Sponsorship information
Confidence/poise/etiquette
Parent class
Mock competition
We have reserved a block of rooms with the Hampton Inn, Queen Creek with a group rate of $169/night. To reserve, please use the group booking code: 91D.
RV and stalls can be reserved through Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre. You can reserve RV spaces online at: https://secure.rec1.com/
You don’t want to miss this opportunity! Cost is $175.00 for the weekend with all meals included. A parent or guest would like to accompany you, we are offering meals at $30.00 each for the weekend or $15 each per day. Deadline for registration is: August 22, 2025
Clinician bios to come!
Riding for the Ribbon
benefiting Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Arena 2 at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre!
Sign-up starts at 2:00pm with event starting at 3:00pm
Proceeds go to benefiting Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center & Roots N’ Boots Royalty! We look forward to seeing you there and having fun for a good cause!
Great prizes and awards for Division winners! Come visit with Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center representatives and Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Rodeo Royalty!
Any additional questions can be addressed by emailing: Royalty@Friendsofhorseshoepark.org.
Help us as We Fight Together!
Donations & Ride Dedications
Any Donations you would like to make, in any amount, can be done at any time in the month of November online using the QR code or by clicking here.
If you would like one of the queens or sweethearts to complete a horse ride in honor of someone you can make a ride dedication. Use the QR code and select ride dedication and add the name of the person you are dedicating the ride to, if you are comfortable in doing so.
