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June 2023
Wild Pony Races – June 16-19 A fast-action, fun, and wild event, the Wild Pony Races are back. The races will be held before the performance on June 16–19. Four teams of three kids, between the ages 8-14 years old, will compete. During the race two kids have to rope and halter the pony and
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A bareback rider begins his ride with his feet placed above the break of the horse's shoulder: If the cowboy's feet are not in the correct position when the horse hits the ground on its first jump out of the chute, the cowboy has failed to "mark out" the horse properly and is disqualified. Throughout
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Model spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground. Other factors considered in
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The steer wrestler on horseback starts behind a barrier and begins his chase after the steer has been given a head start. If the bulldogger leaves too soon and breaks the barrier, he receives a 10-second penalty. The steer wrestler is assisted by a hazer, another cowboy on horseback tasked with keeping the steer running
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Team Roping is as its name implies: Rodeo's only true Team event! HEADING: If a team roping header isn't quick, you won't find him at the Reno Rodeo. Headers need quickness like brain surgeons need medical training. To win money at the most professional rodeos, team roping headers must accomplish a myriad of duties in
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Success in calf roping depends largely on the teamwork between a cowboy and his horse, and the luck of the draw. A feisty calf that runs fast or kicks hard can foil a roper's finest effort. After the calf is given a head start, horse and rider give chase, ropes the calf, then dismounts and
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2023 RENO RODEO CHAMPIONSHIP DRILL TEAM COMPETITION 2023 Drill Team Packet DRILL TEAM MANEUVERS Reno Rodeo is proud to invite 10 teams to compete in this year’s drill team competition to be held Friday, June 16, 2023 at 8:00 am at the Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena. To maintain the high
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What is Slack? Slack is a time, early in the morning, other than during the performance when the “extra” contestants compete in the rodeo. There are only 8 – 12 slots in each rodeo performance for each event, when more contestants enter than can compete in the performances; they compete in the “slack”
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Join us for a fun day of golf to benefit children and families in our community. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 17, 2023! The annual Reno Rodeo Charitable golf tournament, a four man scramble format, will be held at the Lakeridge Golf Course at 1218 Golf Club Dr, Reno, NV 89519. Morning Group Check
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KIDS' DAY: Sunday June 18, 2023 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena Parents, bring those aspiring cowboys and cowgirls on down and join the Reno Rodeo volunteers and participants on a day just for the kids. Kids’ Day features interactive activities and live displays. We have something for
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