The 2016 Henderson County Livestock Show Queen is Kayleigh Taylor.
Kayleigh (center, holding buckle) is the 17-year-old daughter of Jim and Monette Taylor. She has two siblings, Jeff and Alyssa. Kayleigh is an 11th grade student at Athens High School and is president of the Class of 2017.
Kayleigh is an active member of the Athens FFA and Winners Youth Rodeo Association. She competes in barrel races and plays varsity golf. This year, Kayleigh will be showing her filly, Honey, in the yearling project. She spends most of her time with her horses, ensuring that they are always in the best condition.
The commemorative queen saddle was given by Cactus Saddlery and the Henderson County Fair Park Board. The queen’s buckle and crown is from Hayden Elder and Elder Dodge.
The 2016 Henderson County Livestock Show Princess is Laynee Spivey.
Laynee (holding buckle) is the 11-year-old daughter of Chad and Julie Spivey of Cayuga and the granddaughter of Dwayne and Linda Crabtree and Jerry and Linda Sue Spivey. She has a twin brother Landon, an older brother Klayton, and sister Karlie. Laynee is in 6th grade and is an honor roll student at Cayuga Middle School, where she is class president, on the Student Council, and a member of the Model U.N. Team. Laynee is a member of Happy Days 4-H and Cayuga Junior FFA. She enjoys showing cattle and horses and playdays on her horse Angel. Laynee is on the 8th grade basketball team, the All-Star Little Dribblers Major team, plays junior volleyball, and just recently made cheerleader for next year. She enjoys being outdoors with her many animals, especially her llama Frappe.
The commemorative princess saddle was given by Cactus Saddlery and the Henderson County Fair Park Board. The princess’s buckle and crown is from Hayden Elder and Elder Dodge.