We are glad to offer the following events at our rodeos:
Pre-Kindergarten: There is no minimum age limit for Pre-K events. However, if your child is 5 years old by May 1 of the current rodeo season, he/she may opt to join the K-1-2 Division.
- Dummy roping
- Stick horse barrels
- Stick horse poles
- Grand Entry
K-1-2 Division (Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade by January 1st of current season):
- Mutton Busting (Kindergarten only)
- Dummy calf roping
- Dummy steer roping
- Boys Dummy goat tying
- Girls Dummy goat tying
- Calf riding
Horse-required events:
- Barrels
- Poles
- Goat flank
3-4-5 Division (3rd, 4th and 5th grade by January 1st of current season):
- Barrels
- Poles
- Boys goat tying
- Girls goat tying
- Breakaway roping
- Steer stopping
- Lead steer heeling
- Steer riding
- Chute dogging
6-7-8 Division (6th, 7th and 8th grade by January 1st of current season):
- Boys goat tying
- Girls goat tying
- Boys breakaway roping
- Girls breakaway roping
- Team roping (Both boys and girls event)
- Barrels (Girls event)
- Poles (Girls event)
- Calf roping (Boys event)
- Bull riding (Boys event)
- Chute Dogging (Boys event)
2025 Rodeo Run Schedule
THERE ARE TWO ARENAS - SIJRA AND LIL' COWPOKES. PLEASE NOTE TIMES
Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Arena (SIJRA) – 8:45am
Grand Entry - ALL kids are welcome to ride their horse in the Grand Entry. Each age division will be led in by their Queen/Princess. Pre-K will have their Grand Entry on foot/stick horse during the K-8 Grand Entry.
Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Arena (SIJRA) – 9:00am
K - Mutton Busting
Lil’ Cowpokes Arena – (After Muttin Busting) Approx 9:30am
K12 Dummy Steer Roping
K12 Dummy Calf Roping
K12 Boys Dummy Goat Tying
K12 Girls Dummy Goat Tying
Pre-K to start after Dummy Roping Events
Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Arena (SIJRA) – Approx 9:15am
Goat Tying (6-7-8 Boys, 6-7-8 Girls, 3-4-5 Boys, 3-4-5 Girls)
K-1-2 Goat Flank
6-7-8 Tie Down Calf Roping
Breakaway (6-7-8 Girls, 6-7-8 Boys, 3-4-5)
Chute Dogging (6-7-8, 3-4-5)
K-1-2 Calf Riding
3-4-5 Steer Riding
6-7-8 Bull Riding
Barrel Racing (6-7-8, 3-4-5, K-1-2)
Steer Stopping
Lead Steer Heeling
Team Roping
Pole Bending (K-1-2, 3-4-5, 6-7-8)
You will receive a laminated back number at your first check-in. It is required for each Member to wear their back numbers at all times, especially when competing. Full western attire will be expected while a Member is competing. Long sleeve western shirts, cowboy hats or helmet and boots. This is not required for Pre-K, however it is encouraged. Volunteers or parent helpers in the Arena are encouraged to wear western attire as well but not mandatory.
