New! FREE Horse Connection
The all-new FREE Horse Connection brings horses and people together every hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. From exhibitions and workshops, this interactive area invites visitors of all ages to connect with horses in meaningful ways. Explore the world of horses through three dynamic tracks—Horsemanship, Healing, and Heritage.
Horsemanship – Everything to improve the quality of life for horses – training, care, etc.
Healing – Everything for human well-being – leadership, therapy, happiness.
Heritage – Exploring cultural, historical, and sporting roles of horses in society.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
| TIME | PRESENTER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | (Maintenance) | Rodeo sound check |
| NOON | Rad Watkins | Animal Leadership Assertive Communications |
| 1 PM | Montana Mounted Honor Guard | Hands on Roping Instruction Level 1 |
| 2 PM | Montana Mounted Honor Guard | Hands on Roping Level 2 |
| 3 PM | Back Country Horsemen of Missoula | Tips for Riding the Back Country |
| 4 PM | Kris LaRoche | Holistic Bodywork with Horses |
| 5 PM | (Closed) | Rodeo prep begins |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
| TIME | PRESENTER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | Texas Spirit Riders | How to Professional Cowgirl |
| Noon | Back Country Horsemen | Tips for Riding the Back Country |
| 1 PM | Kris LaRoche | Holistic Bodywork with Horses |
| 2 PM | Golden Circle of Champions | Champion Lead-line Barrels |
| 3 PM | JZ Livestock | Hitching & Driving Belgians |
| 4 PM | Mastery Horsemanship | Gaining Confidence with Don & Rachel Jessop |
| 5 PM | (Closed) | Rodeo prep begins |
Thursday, August 7
| TIME | PRESENTER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | PRCA & WPRA | Rodeo Slack Competition |
| 10 AM | PRCA & WPRA | Rodeo Slack Competition |
| 11 AM | PRCA & WPRA | Rodeo Slack Competition |
| Noon | PRCA & WPRA | Rodeo Slack Competition |
| 1 PM | (Maintenance) | Arena Prep |
| 2 PM | MSU Polo | Polo 101 |
| 3 PM | Texas Spirit Riders | Teamwork Makes the Dream Work |
| 4 PM | MSU Polo | Polo Demo |
| 5 PM | (Closed) | Rodeo prep begins |
Friday, August 8
The Ninemile Remount Rangers will remain on-site following their presentation to meet with the public until 5 p.m.
| TIME | PRESENTER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | Treasure State CMSA | Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo |
| Noon | Texas Spirit Riders | Performing with a Purpose |
| 1 PM | Ninemile Remount Rangers | Forset Service Horses & Mules |
| 2 PM | Back Country Horsemen | Tips for Riding the Back Country |
| 3 PM | Kris LaRoche | Holistic Bodywork with Horses |
| 4 PM | Mastery Horsemanship | Gaining Confidence with Don & Rachel Jessop |
| 5 PM | (Closed) | Rodeo prep begins |
Saturday, August 9
| TIME | PRESENTER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | Cutting Fences | Adaptive Equipment for Working in Agriculture |
| Noon | Cutting Fences | Adaptive Equipment Trials |
| 1 PM | KM Ranch Arena | Youth Rodeo School |
| 2 PM | Texas Spirit Riders | Flag Etiquette & Fast Flags |
| 3 PM | Mastery Horsemanship | Gaining Confidence with Don & Rachel Jessop |
| 4 PM | Back Country Horsemen | Tips for Riding the Back Country |
| 4:30 PM | Kris LaRoche | Holistic Bodywork with Horses |
| 5 PM | (Closed) | Rodeo prep begins |