Thanks to Rawhide Rodeo for the opening paragraph text.
CALGARY, Alberta — There 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. 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. Visit their contestant information pages, these pages 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. There is also the Little Britches Rodeo Association for youths aged 5 to 18. These associations allow you to compete for points and scholarship money and are a great way to gain experience before joining a professional association.
If you are putting on a school of any sort please contact me at Ted@Everything-Cowboy.com to have it added.
Rodeo schools in Canada for 2019
Recurring schools, practice pens and clinics.
Tuesdays – Olds, Alberta: Roughstock practice at Olds College in Olds, AB – Tuesday nights all winter. Contact Olds College Roughstock Coach Tanner Girletz for details at tgirletz@gmail.com
Wednesdays – Vermillion, Alberta: Roughstock practice at Lakeland College in Vermillion, AB – Wednesday nights all winter. Contact Josh Haberle at 780-385-8808 for more information.
Wednesdays – Rimbey, Alberta: Roughstock practice at the Rimbey Ag arena every Wednesday night at 6pm. Go to the Rimbey Roughstock Practice Facebook page for updates on who brings stock.
Multiple dates – Barrhead, Alberta: Events – team roping. Instructed by David Schmidt at the Schmidt Arena. Cost is $80 and includes lunch. Courses start at 10am and are expected to conclude by 4pm. Limited to 15 ropers. To register call or text David at 780-305-9702.
Schools and clinics
February 8th to 10th – Vermillion, Alberta: Events – bull riding, bullfighting. Scott Schiffner, Jesse Torkelson Johansen Brothers, Scott Byrne and Monty Phillips bull riding and bullfighting school at Lakeland College. Unlimited Bulls for all levels, instant replay and one-on-one coaching. “If you have someone who wants to be a bull rider or bull fighter or you just need a tune up, sign up!” Tuition is $400, the first paid are the first in. To register call Sharon at 780-853-8595.
February 22nd to 24th – Maskwacis, Alberta: Events – bull riding, bullfighting. INstructed by 2006 Canadian Champion Bull Rider Tanner Girletz and ten-time Calgary Stampede bullfighter Scott Waye at the Panee Memorial Agriplex. Tuition is $600 with a deposit of $300 due at registration. To register call 403-896-7604.
March 15th to 17th – Esterhazy, Saskatchewan: Events – steer riding, bull riding, bullfighting. Three event school taught by two-time PBR Canada Champion Zane Lambert, three-time PBR Canada Champion Aaron Roy and CFR/PBR Canada Finals bullfighter Brett Monea. Instructed at the Rocky Bar Arena with lunch, video replay, a sport psychologist, proper stretching and workouts, and unlimited stock included. Tuition is $500 for all disciplines with a $200 deposit due in February. Contact David Sandilands to register at 306-745-8300 or by email at dj.sandilands@yahoo.ca
March 30th and 31st – Maple Creek, Saskatchewan: Events: Steer Wrestling, Chute Dogging. Instructor is CFR qualifier William Beierbach, taking place at the 1Y arena in Maple Creek. School includes live cattle as well as the steer/horse saver. Tuition is $250 for steer wrestlers and $100 for chute doggers, limited to 12 students. Call or Text William @ 306-299-7338.
April 5th and 6th – Brooks, Alberta: Events: saddle bronc, bareback. Instructors are Canadian Champions Jake Vold and Rylan Geiger. Tuition is $250 and school is held at the Silver Sage Community Corral. Contact Kristen Geiger at rkr.geiger@gmail.com to register, $150 deposit, first in, first enrolled.
April 6th and 7th – Cochrane, AB: Events: Steer Riding. Wacey Nash Steer Riding School, Bearspaw Arena. Tuition is $300, for more information contact Tracey Nash to register at 403-200-7926 or by email at tjnash.0411@gmail.com.
April 6th and 7th – Fort Qu’appelle, Saskatchewan: Events: bareback, saddle bronc. 3rd Annual Suchorab Bronc School. Instructors are CFR and NFR qualifiers Dusty LaValley and Layton Green. Tuition is $450 with a $250 deposit, for further information and to register contact Noah @ 1-306-314-8847.
April 12th to 14th – Olds, Alberta: Events: bull riding, bull fighting. Instructors are 2X PBR Canadian Champion Zane Lambert, and CFR Bullfighter Scott Byrne. Tuition is $550 for both disciplines with a $200 deposit due to reserve your spot. Contact Ian Mcpeak to register at 403-999-4355.
April 12th to 14th – Pouce Coupe, British Columbia: Events: Steer Wrestling, Chute Dogging. 4th annual North Country Steer Wrestling School, instructed by CFR qualifier Clayton Moore and other CPRA cowboys. Tuition is $350 for steer wrestlers and $200 for chute doggers, $150 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Text 250-784-5792 or facebook message Stuff Mather-Moore to register.
April 19th to 21st – Olds, Alberta: Events – steer riding. The 44th edition of the Johansen Brothers and Scott Schiffner Steer Riding School. Tuition is $300 and only 33 students will be admitted based on the first $100 deposits received. To register call Bruce Johansen at 403-934-5629.
April 27th – Stettler, Alberta: Event – barrel racing. Instructors Rayel Little and Taylor Manning. Tuition is $500, with all the proceeds going to help a family in need. Only 10 spots available, to register contact Haliee at 403-749-9642 or halieewillis@yahoo.ca.
April 26th and 28th – Medicine Hat, Alberta: Event: team roping. Beginner to advanced roping school instructed by CFR qualifiers Trent Tunke and Jesse Popescul, school takes place at the Tunke area in Medicine Hat. Tuition is $350 per student with a $150 deposit to secure your spot, contact Trent at 403-952-2095 to register.
May 1st and 2nd – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan: Events – bull riding, bullfighting. Byrne Bull Riding and Bullfighting school at the Max Clunie Coliseum. Instructors are the three Byrne Brothers: Bo, Jesse and Tanner with help of the Legend Ryan Byrne and three-time Canadian Champion Chad Besplug. Call 306-764-8162 for registration.
May 4th and 5th – Oak lake, Manitoba: Event: barrel racing. Instructor is NFR and CFR qualifier Deb Gulley. MBRA/SBRA jackpot taking place Friday night before the school. Tuition is $380 with a $160 deposit required to reserve your spot, contact Breanna at 204-512-0651 to register.
May 4th to 6th – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan: Events – bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Moose Jaw Exhibition Roughstock School, Bill Gomersall arena. Saddle bronc and bareback, all horses chute broke, no wildees, no tryouts. Instructors are Lee Sinclair, Don Gillespie, Dwight Dokken, Ross Smith. Any questions, or to register, contact Shawn Francis or Lee Bellows on Facebook or by phone at 306-693-7533.
May Long Weekend – Barrhead, Alberta: Event – team roping. Top notch Team Roping clinic with Wrangler NFR qualifier Kolton Schmidt. This clinic is free of tuition. Apply by email to kolton.schmidt@hotmail.com, must be 18 or under. School presented by Smarty.
May 24th to 26th – Kispiox Valley Rodeo Grounds, British Columbia: Events: saddle bronc riding, bareback riding. Instructors are NFR and CFR qualifier Dustin Flundra and CFR qualifier Logan Hodson, school is limited to 15 students per event. Tuition cost is $100 or if free if you are a current BRCA member, contact Joy at 604-629-9578 or Jan at 250-877-1166.
August 12th and 14th – Strathmore, Alberta: Event: junior bull riding. Instructors are the Johansen brothers and Scott Schiffner. Tuition cost is $200, contact the Ag office to register at 1-403-934-5811.
October 24th to 27th – Vermillion, Alberta: Event: saddle bronc and bareback. Instructors are CFR and NFR qualifiers Layton Green, Jake Vold, and Dusty Hausauer. Tuition is $300 or $200 if your are current high school or college student. A 50% deposit is required by October 18th to secure your spot, contact Matt at 780-581-5421 or at matt.rustemeier@lakelandcollege.ca to register.
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