Makenna Hyland is a 21-year-old resident of Oak Hills California. She currently works as a behavioral aid, applying behavioral analysis for students with special needs.
Makenna has worked her way through the California Junior Rodeo Association, Jr High and High School Rodeo Association, and Intercollegiate College Rodeo. She currently holds her Women's Professional Rodeo Association permit to compete in Pro Rodeos as a breakaway roper! Over the past several years she has held titles including, 2017-2018 Jr Miss Rodeo Lakeside, 2019 Poway Rodeo Junior Queen, and the 2020-2022 Valley Center Stampede Rodeo Queen, and having the honor of being crowned the 2023 San Bernardino Sheriff’s Rodeo Queen last year. A memory that is near and dear to her heart, is taking part in supporting the Golden Circle of Champions and the Saddle Up Program that strives to connect with the youth of the community with hopes of leaving a positive impact on their lives. After gaining an abundance of cherished memories, she feels blessed to announce the extension of her reign as the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Rodeo Queen 2024. The western way of life and rodeo runs deep in her heart. Being an ambassador for the best sport on dirt is an important job, as she is gaining and sharing her knowledge to the people around her. Long live cowgirls, and she will see you down the rodeo road.