Horse Shows and Rodeos in El Paso, Texas & New Mexico (July2023)

Horse Shows and Rodeos in El Paso, Texas and New Mexico

Looking for horse shows and events in and around El Paso, Texas? Check out this blog post for a comprehensive list. From local shows to national events, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on any equine action – read now!

Photograph of a cowgirl sitting cross-legged in an arena in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is holding the lead rope to a chestnut mare standing in front of her.

4th of July Barrel Race

Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive,
Mesquite, New Mexico
Saturday, July 1st

Exhibitions run from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.

The barrel race starts at 8:00pm.

For more information, contact Nikki at (915) 525-6100.

Photograph of a cowgirl wearing a helmet riding a gray horse around a barrel during a barrel race in Mesquite, New Mexico.

USTRC White Sands Championships

BLT Arena
Tularosa, New Mexico
July 1st-2nd

Roping starts at 9am both days.

Saturday: #13.5 Slide USTRC Qualifier, #12.5 USTRC, #11.5 WSTR, #11.5 USTRC, #10.5 WSTR, and #10.5 USTRC Handicap saddle roping.

Sunday: #9.5 WSTR, #9.5 USTRC Handicap saddle roping, #8.5 WSTR, #8.5 Handicap saddle roping, #7 USTRC buckle roping.

Photograph of a pair of cowboys roping a steer in New Mexico.

Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo

Mescalero, New Mexico
July 1st-4th

Admission is $10, children $5, and children under 5 years old are free!

They have daily non-Mexcalero dances, traditional and non-traditional activities, the 43rd annual Mescalero celebration parade on July 3rd at 10am.

Rodeo starts at 1pm each day.

Events include bull riding, team roping, ranch bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s breakaway, barrel racing, bareback, saddle bronc, steer riding, and youth barrel racing.

Black and white photograph of a cowboy wrestling a steer to the ground during a rodeo.

Grants Wild West Days

Grants Rodeo Association
Grant, New Mexico
July 2nd-4th

Novice bulls, open bulls, 4D barrels, calf roping, ribbon roping, steer wrestling, breakaway, team roping, and mutton busting.

Sunday, July 2nd: rodeo starts at 7:00pm.

Monday, July 3rd: rodeo starts at 9:00am.

Tuesday, July 4th: rodeo starts at 2:00pm.

Photograph of a cowboy jumping off of his horse to catch a steer during a rodeo.

High Stakes Productions, Eddy County Sheriffs Posse

Carlsbad, New Mexico
Friday, July 7th

Exhibitions run from 4:30pm – 4:50pm, slack 5:00pm, youth 7:30pm, followed by open 4D.

For more information and to pre-register, call (432) 677-6118.

Photograph of a cowgirl riding a horse around a brown an camouflage barrel in Clint, Texas.

Copper Springs Ranch Barrel Race

Walking O Bar Arena
51 Sioux Trail
Tularosa, New Mexico
Saturday, July 15th

Exhibitions run from 8:30am – 10:30am.

The barrel race starts at 11:00am.

For more information, contact Nikki at (915) 525-6100.

Photograph of a cowgirl riding a chestnut horse around a white barrel in a covered arena in Tularosa, New Mexico.

Midpoint Equine Events Summer Barrel Series

695 Sky View Road,
Deming, New Mexico 88030
Saturday, July 22nd

Exhibitions start at 6:00pm.

Barrel race starts at 7pm.

Events include leadline, youth 3-D, 12 and under barrels, open 4-D, youth 3-d poles, and a different youth rodeo event each month (flags, stakes, goats, dobbing).

The barrel race starts at 6:00pm.

For more information and to pre-register, contact Buzz at (575) 494-0107 or Daniel at (575) 538-1490.

Photograph of a cowgirl riding a black horse around a white barrel in an arena in Deming, New Mexico.

Race for the Trailer

Cactus Arena
2445 South County Road 1050
Midland, Texas
July 28-30

Exhibitions run from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Buckles to D champions Saturday and Sunday. Must enter both days before your run Saturday to qualify for the trailer. 80% payout youth and open.

Online entry at ebarrelracing.

Photograph of a cowgirl riding a chestnut horse around a white barrel during a barrel race in Deming, New Mexico.

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