Rodeo Schools

 

How to get a start in Rodeo

So you want to be a rodeo cowboy...

Getting ready to rideThere are many different associations, schools and rodeos to attend throughout North America every year, however it can be frustrating trying to find out where to start. This page is dedicated to try to help you in your quest to get involved with the great sport of rodeo.

One of the first things that you should investigate, if your intent is to get involved with rodeo, is the availability of a quality rodeo school. These schools are taught by highly decorated rodeo cowboys who have enjoyed various levels of success in the sport already. These schools can help give you the advantage you need to become competitive in rodeo.

It will then become important to research various associations and rodeos in your area where you may be able to participate. There is a complete list of Rawhide Rodeos on our tour schedule pages, and more can be accessed by following the association links located on our links page. These links will inform you on how to become a member of a recognized rodeo association along with some general information about the sport.

If you are still a high school student, one of the best ways to get involved in rodeo and to make great friends, is to join a high school rodeo association. The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) is made up of individual state and province high school rodeo associations. The NHSRA also has a Wrangler Junior Division for students in grades 6, 7 & 8. These associations allow you to compete for points and scholarship money and are a great way to gain experience before joining a professional association.

Good luck and we hope to see you down the rodeo trail!

2008 School Listings

If you have an event that you would like to advertise, please send an email to us with your complete event information.

Featured Events: Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Jr. Bull Riding and Bull Fighting
• Learn on first class livestock
• Learn the right way and the short cuts
• Proven results...graduated students are out and winning!

Dates: April 4-5-6
Location: Maple Creek Farms, Big Flats, New York
Instructors: Mike & Sam Swearingen and Family
Tuition: $300.00 per event; $25.00 discount for return students; $175.00 Jr. Bull Riding (15 & under)

Deadlines: $50.00 deposit and entry form due by March 21st. For more information, please call
585-495-6731 or 585-313-3398.

Download the Entry Form here - PDF document


Featured Events: Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Jr. Bull Riding (15 & under), Bull Fighting and Pickup Man

Dates: May 9-10-11
Location: St-Tite Stadium, St-Tite, Quebec Canada
Instructors:
     • Bareback Riding - Roger Lacasse
     • Saddle Bronc Riding - Dustin Thompson
     • Bull Riding - Tanner Girletz
     • Jr. Bull Riding - Sylvain Champagne
     • Bullfighting - Dominque Roy
     • Pickup Man - Jeff Resch

Tuition: $250.00 per event

Deadlines: $100.00 deposit due before April 30th sent to: Festival Western St-Tite, 581 rue St-Paul, bur 107, St-Tite, Quebec Canada G0X 3H0. For more information, please call Sylvain Bourgeois at 450-346-9369; to register call 514-240-2232, or BJ Prince at admin@rawhiderodeo.com.

Download the School Flyer - PDF document


Featured Events: Bull Riding, Jr. Bull Riding and Bull Fighting

Dates: May 23-24-25
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada
Instructors:
     • Bull Riding - Jordie Campbell, Bindloss, AB
     • Jr. Bull Riding - Jordie Campbell, Bindloss, AB
     • Bullfighting - Raymond Goodman, Hanna, AB

Tuition: $375.00 for Bull Riding; $290.00 for Jr. Bull Riding (15 & under); $375.00 for Bull Fighting
All fees include lunch and supper meals.

For more information, call Ron or Lorna Silvester at 306-692-3210.

Click the link for the Twin Lakes Ranch Entry Form or visit their website at www.twinlakesranchministries.com.