Troy Rodeo Princess

Gracie McElroy

Harley Hook

Kayla Walker

  Hi! My name is Gracie McElroy, your 2024 Troy Rodeo Princess. I am 9 years old and live in Troy, MO. I am in 4th grade at Boone Elementary. I love riding my palomino gelding, Tucson in barrels, poles, and trails. My dream is to become a professional barrel racer and the next Miss Rodeo Troy, and maybe even Miss Rodeo Missouri. Outside of riding my horse and cleaning the barn, I love to go camping, fishing, being with family and friends, catching any kind of critters, and begging my parents for any animal I see. I am so excited to have this honor and can’t wait to see what the year brings. 

 I am Harley Hook the 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Troy. I am the daughter of my incredibly supportive parents Ryan Hook and Caitlin Wentworth. I am from the rural community of Williamsburg. I am a sophomore at, North Callaway High School! Go Thunderbirds! I am an active member of the Hatton 4-h club and North Callaway FFA. Boer show goats and of course horses are my main SAE/projects. My love for horses started as a young child thanks an awesome pony, RJ and my biggest fan, my mom. She is by far my biggest supporter! No matter the struggle she has words of encouragement and pushes me to do better. I started out in the western pleasure world but realized the slower life just wasn’t for me anymore. I began doing barrels, poles and even some reining. I recently purchased a new game horse, Tick. He is always up for an adventure and the best boy. I enjoy spending time with my dad hunting. Some of my fondest memories are made by his side in the woods. Whether hunting deer, turkey, squirrel or rabbit. If there is a season for it you better bet we are hunting. I am honored to be representing the Troy Rodeo as your Miss Teen Rodeo Troy!  

   Kayla is a passionate about agriculture and the western way of life. Being a first generation cowgirl, her love of horses and agriculture classes started in high school. Kayla first earned an Associates Degree of Arts from JWCC. From there she pursued a Bachelors degree in Agriculture Business with a minor in Animal Science from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Today she is enjoying assisting with her favorite rodeos, being a member of the Quincy Saddle Club, and being an Agriculture Risk Management Advisor. Kayla is also a Livestock Revenue Protection Insurance Agent. She is abundantly thankful for the opportunity to represent the rodeo industry and her platform, “Long Live Rodeo” as Miss Rodeo Troy 2024.