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NLBRA of Michigan
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Forms and Resources
  • Schedule and Announcements
  • Membership
  • Royalty
  • Trailhands and Expo Events

Royalty & Sponsors

Discover state titles and responsibilities of NLBRA royalty.

Youth Champions Shine Through Our Royal Program

youth champions

Congratulations

to the 2025 – 2026 NLBRA of Michigan Royalty

Current Royalty

Aubrey Alcini

NLBRA of Michigan Queen

Aubrey Alcini

Rylie Hoekwater

NLBRA of Michigan Junior Princess

Rylie Hoekwater

Elainna Smith

NLBRA of Michigan Little Wrangler Princess

Elainna Smith

Royalty Information

The NLBRA of Michigan Royalty competition crowns three state titles: Little Wrangler, Junior Princess, and Queen. These titles are awarded to contestants who demonstrate a strong understanding of the NLBRA, uphold the values of the association, and serve as representatives of both our state and organization.


State royalty play a vital role throughout the season by attending events, organizing grand entry at each rodeo, and assisting with award announcements. Titleholders must be in good standing and actively participate in the majority of rodeos during their reign, which lasts one year.


Winning a state title also provides the opportunity to compete at the national level if contestants choose to pursue it.


2025 Pageant Information

Coming soon!

Thank You to Our 2024–2025 Sponsors!

The NLBRA of Michigan extends our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors who support our organization. Your generosity helps make our rodeo season possible, and we encourage everyone to support these great businesses and families in return.

Business Sponsors

  • Big Ben's Tire & Auto Repairs – Sand Lake, MI
  • Cargill – St. Clair, MI
  • Senator Gary Eisen – St. Clair, MI (Barrel Racing Event Sponsor)
  • Shoreline Power Services – Grand Rapids, MI
  • St. Clair Gun & Fish Club – China, MI (Rodeo Sponsor)
  • Trane Technologies – Davidson, NC
  • Tom’s Western Store – Ovid, MI (Bull Riding & Trail Course Event Sponsor)
  • Top Crest Stables, LLC – Zeeland, MI (Trail Hand Year-End Sponsor)

Arena Sponsors

Click on a sponsor’s name to visit their website and support the businesses that support us all year long!


  • The Wild Mare – Hair Salon – Brighton, MI
  • Town & Country Group – Zeeland, MI
  • Rock Realty – Gregory, MI
  • Dutchman Tree Farm – Manton, MI
  • Becker Farms of Michigan, LLC – Caro, MI
  • Ninety Degree Nutrition – Stanton, MI
  • Busy Bee's Embroidery – Stanton, MI
  • 180 Designs LLC – Carson City, MI
  • Village Pro Hardware, Inc – Sheridan, MI
  • Michigan Mud Control – Davison, MI
  • Western Balance Equine Therapy – Charlotte, MI

Family Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful for the families who have contributed to our rodeo season. Your support means the world to us!

  • The Alcini Family
  • The Andis Family
  • The Ashby Family
  • The Bahr Family
  • The Baker Family
  • The Ballor Family
  • The Beach Family
  • The Becker Family
  • The Bennett Family
  • The Blake Family
  • The Branning Family
  • The Breneiser Family
  • The Blauwkamp Family
  • The Brockington Family
  • The Brooks Family
  • The Camper Family
  • The Catenaro Family
  • The Cummings Family
  • The Curn Family
  • The Davi

  • The Alcini Family
  • The Andis Family
  • The Ashby Family
  • The Bahr Family
  • The Baker Family
  • The Ballor Family
  • The Beach Family
  • The Becker Family
  • The Bennett Family
  • The Blake Family
  • The Branning Family
  • The Breneiser Family
  • The Blauwkamp Family
  • The Brockington Family
  • The Brooks Family
  • The Camper Family
  • The Catenaro Family
  • The Cummings Family
  • The Curn Family
  • The Davis Family
  • The Deaton Family
  • The Defever Family
  • The DeKuiper Family
  • The Demenov Family
  • The DeVuyst Family​
  • The Freed Family

  • The Fullhart Family
  • The Funk Family
  • The Gaylor Family
  • The Gerbracht Family
  • The Hall Family
  • The Harden Family
  • The Hart Family
  • The Hawkins Family
  • The Hawley Family
  • The Hedge Family
  • The Hesson Family
  • The Hill Family
  • The Hobbs Family
  • The Johnston Family
  • The Kern Family
  • The Kerr Family
  • The Kipp Family
  • The Little Family
  • The Longstreet Family
  • The Luckey Family
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  • The Fullhart Family
  • The Funk Family
  • The Gaylor Family
  • The Gerbracht Family
  • The Hall Family
  • The Harden Family
  • The Hart Family
  • The Hawkins Family
  • The Hawley Family
  • The Hedge Family
  • The Hesson Family
  • The Hill Family
  • The Hobbs Family
  • The Johnston Family
  • The Kern Family
  • The Kerr Family
  • The Kipp Family
  • The Little Family
  • The Longstreet Family
  • The Luckey Family
  • The Lund Family
  • The MacDonald Family
  • The Marvel Family
  • The Matthews Family
  • The McClusky Family
  • The McLeod Family

  • The Meyer Family
  • The Morris Family
  • The Nelsen Family
  • The Peck Family
  • The Pollack Family
  • The Powell Family
  • The Sarnecki Family
  • The Shattuck Family
  • The Smith Family
  • The Spence Family
  • The Stanley Family
  • The Suchek Family
  • The Tabor Family
  • The Thomas Family
  • The Tippmann Family
  • The Tyler Family
  • The Weber Family
  • The Wilson Family
  • The Windon Family
  • The Wood Family
  • The Yarbrough Family
  • The Yoder Family
  • The Young Family.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers

Fundraising is an essential part of the National Little Britches Rodeo Association of Michigan (NLBRA of MI). The money raised through various fundraisers and raffles helps support our organization and can be applied toward your Michigan membership dues, along with any acquired sponsorships.

  • Offsets Michigan membership dues
  • Supports year-end awards and events
  • Helps keep rodeo participation affordable for families

Too Hot For Summer – May 18th

We have National approval to hold our “Too Hot for Summer” event on Sunday, May 18th!

  • Contestants can purchase an armband for $10 to rodeo in an NLBRA t-shirt or sweatshirt instead of a long-sleeve shirt
  • All other western attire is required
  • Order now: Click here to purchase shirts – Orders close April 21st
  • More details and the event flyer will be shared soon


Candy Bar Sales

Trail Hands are currently selling the World’s Finest Chocolate bars. Bars are $1 each and all proceeds go towards the Trail Hand division year-end awards.


Jacket Sponsorships – See Flyer Below

This is a prime opportunity for businesses to support our hardworking rodeo kids AND get some awesome publicity. What’s better than 100 walking billboards? Talk about mobile advertising at its finest!


If you (or someone you know) wants in on this, reach out to Pat DeFever with any questions. Act fast—these spots will fill up quickly and some are limited!


Interested in purchasing or participating?

Contact a board member for more information.

We hold various fundraisers throughout the year, and participation is encouraged to help support our young rodeo athletes.


Interested in fundraising opportunities? Contact Lisa Koehn for more information.


Thank you for supporting NLBRA of Michigan!

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