Kyla Lightfoot is a passionate advocate for Western heritage and a proud representative of Canada’s most iconic rodeo. At 21 years old, Kyla brings a lifetime of experience in the saddle and deep-rooted love for the Western way of life. She has spent 16 years in Wild Rose Country, has been riding since the age of two and has grown up immersed in Alberta’s vibrant equine and rodeo communities.

Kyla’s competitive background spans across 4H Alberta, Extreme Cowboy Racing, Gymkhana, and Reining, and she is currently active in the AQHA Show Circuit, where she holds numerous National Championship titles. Kyla’s dedication to the sport has shaped her into a disciplined, driven, compassionate young woman with an unwavering respect for horses and the people who make the Western lifestyle so special.

Now pursuing a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism at MacEwan University, Kyla’s mission is to use storytelling to bridge the gap between tradition and modern understanding. She aims to give a voice to the rodeo and Western community and to showcase the values that make it unlike any other – integrity, grit, community, and heart.

Kyla has attended the Ponoka Stampede many times, and she can still remember the thundering herd, the ground shaking, and the crowd echoing with excitement. That passion, that pride and that energy, it is something she can never forget, and it is something she cannot wait to share as Miss Ponoka Stampede 2025.

To Kyla, the Ponoka Stampede is more than just another rodeo; it’s a legacy. It represents the best: world-class rodeo athletes and stock, and a kind of hospitality that makes everyone feel like family.

Kyla is honoured to hold the title of Miss Ponoka Stampede and is committed to using her title to welcome guests to the 89th Ponoka Stampede with warmth and authenticity. Her reign is a celebration of tradition, a tribute to the rodeo family, and a heartfelt promise to carry the spirit of the West into the future.