Thursday roundup

Aug 20–30: Barrels, AVF rodeo & clinics

August 20, 2026

What's Hitchin' — Colorado & Wyoming

Good Thursday, riders. Tonight in Elizabeth, then Wyoming barrels, Rocky Ford rodeo, Dubois, polo, and a full clinic calendar.

Every listing below was rechecked on August 20 against an organizer, venue, association, government calendar, or current official flyer.

Elizabeth Stampede Royalty Horsemanship Clinic — Thu, Aug 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, CO. Bring your horse.
Bobbi Jo Heald Memorial Barrel Race — Fri, Aug 21 in Wright, WY. Exhibitions run 3–5:30 p.m., peewee at 5:45, and the 5D Open at 6; entries close at 5 p.m. with no onsite entry.
AVF Ranch Rodeo, Open Bronc Riding & Horse Race Meet — Fri, Aug 21 in Rocky Ford, CO. Calcutta at 12:30 p.m., Grand Entry at 1, and $10 seats; this afternoon program is separate from the 7 p.m. rodeo.
Arkansas Valley Fair & Rodeo — Fri at 7 p.m. and Sat at 1 p.m., with Saturday slack at 8 a.m. and horse races.
Energy Capital Junior Rodeo Warm-Up Jackpot & Vegas Tuffest Qualifier — Fri, Aug 21 in Wright, WY. The official form lists late fees after the online deadline; onsite jackpot entry carries a $50 late fee, and the Vegas Tuffest sidepot does not accept onsite entry.
Dubois Friday Night Rodeo — Fri, Aug 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Clarence Allison Memorial Arena. Cash only: $20 adults, $10 ages 6–12, and free for ages 5 and under.
Friday Night Lights Polo — Fri, Aug 21 at 5 p.m. at Big Horn Polo Club. Bring the family and a tailgate.

Heart Mountain Dressage Club Clinic with Marina Davis — Sat, Aug 22 at Mary Baumann's Arena in Powell, WY. The club has not posted a start time.
Two Spruce obstacle clinics — Amy & Steve LeSatz on Sat, Aug 22 and Jessica Dabkowski on Sun, Aug 23, both 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Berthoud, CO. Each is $135 and requires pre-registration.

Sublette Barrel Racing Club Jackpot Race — Thu, Aug 27 at the Ag Center in Big Piney, WY. The county schedule confirms the date and venue; start time and fees are not posted.
Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic — Aug 27–30 at Double Check Arena in Eaton, CO. The clinic is full and the official form routes riders to the waitlist; spectators are free.

Carson James Horsemanship Clinic — Aug 29–30 at Latigo Equestrian Center in Elbert, CO. Participants are $600; auditors are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Equine for Teens: Forward Together — Sat, Aug 29, 9–11 a.m. at CAMDAZCO Ranch in Longmont, CO. For teens ages 13–18 from first-responder families; guided horse interaction, no riding.
The Rider's Seat ABCs Symposium — Aug 29–30, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Longmont, CO.
Cow Clinic with Nate Bowers — Sat, Sep 5, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Two Spruce Farm in Berthoud, CO. The $185 fee includes cattle; pre-registration is required.

See you down the road,

Nick

Event details can change after publication. Confirm final times, fees, entry status, and venue rules with the producer before hauling.