Amarillo is a great city for rodeos. We’ve all been to a rodeo, but have you ever seen one where the cowboys aren’t performers, they’re the real deal? The cowboys are full of grit, hard work, and ranch life experience. This rodeo isn’t about polished routines but authentic ranch cowboys doing real work. One of the best ranch rodeos is coming soon to the Amarillo National Center Arena.
What Makes a Ranch Rodeo Different
Ranch rodeos actually feature real ranch cowboys competing in events that mimic their day-to-day tasks on the ranch. They are not professional rodeo cowboys; they are the real cowboys who work on a real working ranch daily.
The West Texas Ranch Rodeo is bringing the grit to the Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds April 24 and 25.
Events You’ll See at the West Texas Ranch Rodeo
The main events include:
- Ranch Bronc Riding
- Stray Gathering
- Team Sorting
- Wild Cow Milking
- Branding
New West Texas Ranch Rodeo Event: Women’s Bronc Riding
This year, don’t miss seeing the grit of working ranch cowgirls. The WTRR will feature six WBRC female bronc riders. They use the working ranch saddle just like the WRCA. You don’t want to miss the skills of these talented women.
Youth Ranch Rodeo Takes the Arena
Don’t miss out on the Youth Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, April 25.
These young cowboys will compete using the skills they’ve learned on the ranch:
- Branding
- Team Doctoring
- Trailer Loading
- Steer Race
More Than Just Rodeo Events
Here are other events you won’t want to miss this year:
- World Champion Blacksmith Competition: You can watch farriers from all over show off their skills.
- Cowboy Gear Making: a chance to learn the art of how to make many different things that are useful or decorative to the cowboy or cowgirl.
- Leather Working
- Cinch Making
- Halter Braiding
- Silversmithing
- Purse Charms
- National Anthem Competition: Students in 3rd grade through high school compete for a chance to perform the National Anthem at the WTRR. This competition takes place on April 19.
This doesn’t include all the vendors and experts that will be available to shop and visit with during the rodeo.
For a full list of events, check out the WTRR Schedule of Events…