My name is Maddie Gregory, and I am beyond honored and so excited to serve as your 2026 National Little Britches Rodeo Association Junior Princess!

Rodeo has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started out competing in pole bending, goat tying, and barrel racing — but barrel racing quickly stole my heart. In 2022, I was thrilled to finish in the top 15 of the Little Wrangler world standings, and I’ve been working hard and dreaming big ever since!

Outside the arena, I’m proud to be an A-Honor Roll student, a soccer and tennis player, and someone who loves serving others. I’m a past vice president of my school’s 4-H club, a member of the Pike County Youth Council, and I support causes like the Troy Animal Rescue Project. I truly believe in leading with kindness, hard work, and a whole lot of heart.
Some highlights of my rodeo journey so far include winning multiple NBHA state titles, qualifying and competing at the Hooey Jr. Patriot Finals multiple years, being a Grand Slam Slot Race qualifier, qualifying 5 times to the NBHA Youth and Teen Worlds and finishing top 5 in the BBR Southeast Region!
And just for fun, here are a few things you might not know about me:

Favorite Food: Walking Tacos

Favorite Color: Hot Pink

Favorite Song: Eye of the Tiger
My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 16:24 — “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy to the body.”
And one quote I live by comes from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson -
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”