2024 RODEO SCHOOL (AUGUST 12-15) REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Rodeo School Registration is on a First come first served basis. Spots fill up fast, so don’t hesitate to register. Athletes within the posted age range are given first priority.

Rodeo School is $375+GST per clinic.

We are still accepting Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Fighting students

Equipment: Please bring your own equipment for your event. A CSA approved helmet with mask (hockey is fine), a mouthguard, and good solid cowboy boots are a must for the rough stock events.

Breakaway (Aug 12-13): BYOH, rope

Bull Riding - WAITLIST ONLY (Aug 12-13): Chaps, spurs, glove, helmet with facemask, flack jacket, bull rope if you have one.

Bull Fighting (Aug 12-13): Good cleats, quality clothing that will not impair quick movement, protective vest and shorts if you have them.

Saddle Bronc (Aug 14-15): Chaps, spurs, helmet with facemask, protective vest, bronc saddle, if you have one.

Bareback (Aug 14-15): Chaps, spurs, glove, helmet with facemask, protective vest, bareback rigging, if you have one.

Barrel racing (Aug 14-15): BYOH- Bring Your Own Horse!

2024 Rodeo School Coaches:

Bareback- Jake Vold
Ladies Barrel Racing- Diane Skocdopole
Saddle Bronc- K’s Thomson, Skeeter Thurston
Bull Riding- Scott Schiffner, Donny Johansen, Bruce Johansen
Bull Fighting- Levi Hale, Codu Strandquist, Brett Monea
Breakaway Roping- Mark Nugent

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The Strathmore & District Agricultural Society is dedicated to becoming the place in Canada to receive training for developing rodeo athletes. Each August following Strathmore Stampede, but prior to the start of the High School Rodeo season, The Ag Society will host its annual rodeo school. The School will consistently collaborate with excellent and experienced coaches and provide a school at a reasonable price. The School will focus on High School athletes because there is a great need for knowledgeable, age appropriate coaching and livestock so that students can safely transition and grow into the sport. In 2019, this was launched as a pilot project, with a Jr. Bull Riding School. The School was a huge success, with full enrollment and very positive feedback.

In 2020 the School expanded to add Bareback and Bronc Riding Clinics, in 2021 added Barrel Racing and in 2022 added Breakaway. Each school clinic will award a genuine Strathmore Ag Society Rodeo School Buckle to a student who excels. This School aligns with the Ag Society’s mission to serve and grow the agricultural community and is a step towards establishing Strathmore as the heart of rodeo and the development of its athletes in Alberta.

Rodeo School 2023

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