Hello! My name is Baleigh Martin, am I am 17 years old. I live in Bernard, Iowa with my parents and my little sister Kinzi. I also have an older sister Payton, and an older brother Dalton. Ever since I was little, I’ve had a love and passion for riding horses. At the age of two, I was gifted a miniature pony we called Oscar to ride and do fun shows with. In the Fall of 2017, my sister and I got the privilege of joining The Little Britches of Wisconsin Rodeo Association. Since then, I have been actively participating in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and breakaway roping. I am so proud to be a member of this association.

Outside of rodeo, I am also very involved with my high school girls wrestling team. I joined late November 2022, a month later than everyone else. I worked hard for what I won and ended up placing third at regionals, wrestling four out of five girls and qualifying for my first state tournament. I also really love being around my family and really enjoy the outdoors, going for walks and trail rides!

When I first started, I had always looked up to the rodeo queens and wanted to be one myself. I decided to run for the 2023 rodeo queen as it would be the last year I could decide to run after my age bumped me out of LBW. I came into the contest nervous but confident in what I had prepared. Most importantly I had fun! That to me is what being a rodeo queen is about, having fun with everyone you are involved with and supporting everyone no matter what! I hope to be a great role model to all those involved in The Little Britches of Wisconsin Rodeo Association. I am someone that can be approached easily for help or guidance! I look forward to this next year as your 2023 Amherst LBW Rodeo Queen and all the opportunities that follow!