2026 ROOFTOP ROYALTY

2026 Rooftop Rodeo Queen Lily Finch

2026 Rooftop Rodeo Attendant Lillian Yager

2026 ROOFTOP RODEO QUEEN LILY FINCH

Lily was born and raised in Estes Park, Colorado, where horses have always been a central part of her life. She first rode at just two years old and has been passionate about riding ever since. From ages 8 to 10, Lily rode English dressage before joining the Soaring Eagles 4-H Club, where she competed at the Larimer County Fair for 4 years. Her love for horses continued to grow when she became the Junior Princess for the Rooftop Rodeo in 2018, and she has proudly been part of the rodeo royalty program ever since.

Along with her involvement in rodeo, Lily enjoys riding dirt bikes with her dad, camping, and boating with family and friends. She currently works at Lake Estes Marina, manages the Estes Park wrestling team, and is a member of the girls’ golf team. Her greatest inspiration is her grandmother, Renee Martig, who taught her everything she knows about horses. Unfortunately, Renee sadly passed away in 2022 but Lily strives to keep her legacy alive and continue to make her proud. A fun fact about Lily is that she received her pony, Duke, as a Christmas present when she was seven years old.

After graduating from high school, Lily plans to spend a few years traveling before moving to Texas, where she hopes to take over and grow an equine business. She is excited to see where this year takes her and is deeply grateful to the Rooftop Rodeo program for the opportunities, experiences, and lessons it continues to provide.
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 Photo by Marie Griffin Photography

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​2026 ROOFTOP RODEO ATTENDANT LILLIAN JAGER

Lillian was born alongside the gorgeous Rocky Mountains, where she lives with her amazing single mother and sister who encourage her to be the best version of herself everyday.  
 
Her love for horses began when she was just three years old, but it truly blossomed in 2019 when the pandemic gave her and her sister the opportunity to take riding lessons at Cheley Camp. In 2021, a lifelong dream came true when the family welcomed their first horse, Wiley. Wiley taught Lillian the importance of consistency, hard work, and that sometimes the best conversations happen in silence.

Though Wiley sadly passed away in September 2022, his lessons stayed with Lillian. With the support of a kind friend, she slowly found her way back to the saddle. Watching her sister Shaylee and friend Lilly Finch pursue their dreams inspired her to do the same. Through a special bond with a friend’s horse named Peso, Lillian rediscovered her passion and turned her memories of Wiley into motivation. From there, she hit the ground running in rodeo and hasn’t looked back.

Lillian currently maintains a 4.0 GPA and will graduate this coming year. She plans to attend Aims Community College to complete her prerequisites before pursuing medical school.

When she’s not studying or in the arena, Lillian loves connecting with others and sharing her passion for horses and rodeo. Be sure to say hello when you see her at the 2026 Rooftop Rodeo. 
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Photo by Marie Griffin Photography