Arrive early at Ogden Pioneer Stadium to enjoy the pre-rodeo events, starting at 6:30pm, unless noted otherwise. (Gates open at 5:30pm.) Whether there to cheer the mutton busters, Junior Posse riders, Miss Rodeo Utah Freestyle or the Cowboy Mounted Shooters, you’ll be sure to see dust flying and heels kicking as our young cowboys and cowgirls compete. Come enjoy the action!
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The Junior Posse Jamboree determines the best young riders in the Ogden area. A tradition that goes back decades, the stadium is usually filled with young cowgirls and cowboys, along with horses of all sizes and colors. This annual competition also brings out hundreds of fans and supporters who fill the stands, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins and neighbors. Come join in the fun and catch a glimpse of some future world champions as the fastest member from each posse compete for coveted belt buckles sponsored by Coca Cola. (The results of each event determine when junior posse groups compete.)
The Coca-Cola Cup Awards, which note the fastest youth barrel races, will be presented during one of the evenings performances.
Folks, this is the real deal and something every rodeo fan should see. Young rodeo athletes compete on mini bulls to see who can hang on for the required eight seconds, just like the full-sized version. You won’t want to miss this—so, be sure to get here on time and hold on tight for some good ole’ cowboy fun, miniature style!
Members of our local 4H programs attempt to chase down, halter and round up calves. First to get all four feet of one calf into a required circle will win the day. It’s a scramble, to say the least. Participants must be Weber County, 4H members with a current livestock project. The winner will receive $250 towards their project and all other participants able complete the same task will also receive $100. Space is limited and interested participants should sign up without delay.
Contestants in the Miss Rodeo Utah pageant competition show off their skills while atop fast, flashy horses spinning fast and slide-stopping long can be seen during the Miss Rodeo Utah freestyle horsemanship competition. Contestants in the Miss Rodeo Utah pageant, held exclusively as part of Ogden Pioneer Days, attempt to wow the crowd (and a panel of judges) as they vie for the coveted crown. The event is one of the last judged events of the pageant each year. Come early the night of the event to see the contestants show off what they can do atop a fast-running steed.
Annie, or Arnold, get your gun! A mounted shooting competition, this event features the some of the best marksmanship and horsemanship in the west. Contestants compete in this fast action timed event on horseback, using two .45 caliber single action revolvers to shoot at targets with blank ammunition while riding. Mounted shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the nation. Join us on Pioneer Day to cheer the contestants as they wend their way through the rounds.
One of our most popular pre-rodeo events, and with good reason. Who doesn’t love watching our young buckaroos hang on and ride it out? Children ages 5 to 8 years old and weighing less than 55 pounds “grab some fluff and show their stuff” to compete in this popular pre-rodeo event. Arrive early at Ogden Pioneer Stadium to watch this fun event every night of Ogden Pioneer Days. For those wanting to participate, registration starts on Tuesday, June 20th, 10am at the Ogden Pioneer Day offices. A signed parent waiver will be required, and the child must be present and be sure to read the RULES.
