Rodeo Queens

PANA'EWA STAMPEDE RODEO: QUEEN COMPETITION

A Note About Our 2024 Rodeo Queen Court

Contestants for the Rodeo Queen contest help promote the Pana’ewa Stampede Rodeo by selling tickets and obtaining sponsors. This court sold hundreds of rodeo tickets and obtained donations from over 60 sponsors. All donations, no matter how small, help make this rodeo possible. Congratulations to our 2024 Queen Court for a job well done.

We hope you consider supporting our Rodeo sponsors by bringing your business to them. Sponsors who donated at least $250 have ads in the 2024 Pana'ewa Stampede Rodeo Program. We would like to send a huge mahalo out to our sponsors and hustling Rodeo Queen Court members!

2024 Pana'ewa Stampede Rodeo Queen

Peyten Kekaualua-Tavares

Aloha, my name is Peyten Kekaualua-Tavares. I’m 12 years old and I am in the 7th grade at Waiākea Intermediate School. I was born and raised in Waiākea Uka.

My love for horses began at the age of 5 when my Uncle Jayson got me my very first horse. Living on a farm with lots of animals has taught me so much, especially about responsibility. The ranch life is not the easiest and comes with many sacrifices and hard work, but it is also fun and rewarding. I started entering rodeos at the age of 10. My first event, and still my favorite, is barrel racing. I also now do pole bending and goat tying.

This experience of running to be your next Rodeo Queen is something that I have dreamed about for a long time. This opportunity has built up my confidence. It has also taught me better communication skills, organization, and the ability to know that I can do anything if I set my mind to it.

I would like to thank my mom and dad for helping me and getting me to my rodeos and providing the financial support to do this amazing sport. To my whole family, especially my Papa and Uncle Jayson, thank you for your love, support, and guidance. Thank you to my extended family, friends, and my community for believing in me and helping me to reach for my dreams and to work on making them come true. I love you all so much! I want to give extra love and a special thanks to my horses, especially Miss Daisy, for all the life lessons you have taught me. Lastly, thank you to all my supporters who either bought tickets, donated to this cause, or sponsored me. I appreciate and love you all!

2025 Pana'ewa stampede Rodeo Queen Contestants

Ezra Leialoha-Hernandez

My name is Ezra Leialoha-Hernandez and I am running for 2025 Pana'ewa Stampede Rodeo Queen. I am 7 years old and have been riding since I was 3. My rodeo horses' names are Rivers, Patty & Oli.

My favorite events are sheep riding, poles, and barrels. At my last keiki rodeo I placed in all 5 events. My goal is to beat my own time at every race because when I grow up I want to be a professional barrel racer.

I have so many aunties and uncles that have helped me be the rider I am today. I thank everyone who is helping me along this journey to becoming rodeo queen!

To purchase tickets or discuss sponsorships, call Kylee (mom) at (808) 747-0280

Hailey Jane Lokelani Cypriano

Aloha my name is Hailey Jane Lokelani Cypriano and I am running for RODEO QUEEN for the 2025 PANAʻEWA STAMPEDE RODEO. I am 11 years old and in the 5th grade at Ka'ūmana Elementary. I was born and raised in Hilo, HI.

I enjoy playing soccer, doing rodeo, caring for our animals, helping out on my great grandpa’s ranch and participating in band in school. I’ve been riding horses since I was 3 year’s old and started competing in rodeo’s since I was 4. I compete in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, and I’m hoping to start entering Breakaway Roping soon. My favorite rodeo event is barrel racing that I love to run on my horse ‘ROCKY’, whom I trained for barrels all on my own.

My dream is to become a Professional Barrel Racer! I would also like to thank all my family & friends who has helped me in my journey to become Rodeo Queen!

To purchase tickets or discuss sponsorships, call Genesis Puakea (mom) at (808) 825-3902 or Jordon Cypriano (dad) at (808) 825-3901

Gracie-mae Kealohilani Almond

Aloha! My name is Gracie-mae Kealohilani Almond, I am 13 years old and I am currently being homeschooled in the 7th grade. I have been riding horses since I was 3 years old and started doing rodeo at age 11.

My rodeo horse, which my uncle lets me ride, is named Fern. I've competed in barrels, poles, goat tying, breakaway roping, and team roping with Fern. My favorite events are barrels and team roping, and I want to become a vet when I am older just like my dad David Almond.

I was born in Hilo and raised in Pahoa. My dream has always been to compete in rodeo, and that dream has come true now thanks to everyone's support and help. My next dream is to become Rodeo Queen.

To purchase tickets or discuss sponsorships, call Gracie at (808) 289-1182

Kailani Porter

Hey y’all! My name is Kailani Porter, I am nine years old and in the third grade at Keonepoko Elementary.

I’m running for this 2025 Pana’ewa Rodeo Queen! My hobbies are hunting, fishing, ranching, and rodeo—basically anything outdoors. I have been riding my horse, Scout, since I was one and started rodeo at two and we still compete together till today. He has taught me a lot about horsemanship and riding, he is my best friend .

When I get older I want to compete in the NFR. I want to thank my parents and step-parents and all my family and friends for all of the love and support and contributions you all have put in to get me where I am today. I love you all. Don’t forget to Cowgirl up!

To purchase tickets or discuss sponsorships, call Keonaona (mom) at (808) 365-3215