Horse Shows 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!
Open 4D Buckle Series
Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive, Mesquite, New Mexico 88048
May 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Exhibitions run 5pm-7pm. The barrel race starts at 7:30pm!
World Series of Team Roping
Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive, Mesquite, New Mexico 88048
May 5th-7th
Friday – WSTR Open, #15.5 pick or draw, #14.5 WSTR. Roping starts at 6:00 pm.
Saturday – #13.5 WSTR, #12.5 WSTR, #11.5 WSTR, #10.5 WSTR, #10.5 saddle roping. Roping begins at 9:00 am.
Sunday – #9.5 WSTR, #8.5 WSTR, #7 WSTR, #9.5 saddle roping. Roping begins at 9:00 am.
For more information, contact Chris Francis at (505) 429-0164.
Spectators are welcome!
I’ll be out all three days photographing, so feel free to come out and say hi!
Extreme Cowboy Race
1801 McNutt Road
Sunland Park, New Mexico 88063
May 13th and 14th
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Posse will host a clinic on Friday and they will compete Saturday and Sunday over a variety of obstacles. Riders compete in different divisions for the most points and fastest time. Their horsemanship is unmatched! The race starts at 9:00 am.
I’ll be out there photographing, so feel free to come out and say hi between divisions!
Las Cruces Horseman’s Association Gymkhana
Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive, Mesquite, New Mexico 88048
May 13th and 14th
The events in the gymkhana include barrel racing, pole bending, flags, straight 8, a fun event, and a payback event.
This show is free to attend!
Junior Gunslinger’s Rodeo
100 5th Street, Capitan, New Mexico 88345
May 13th
This is a PYRA World Finals Qualifier event! The event is open to all kids 17 and under.
Las Cruces Horseman’s Association Gymkhana
Landmark Mercantile
12000 Sterns Dr, Mesquite, New Mexico 88048
May 13th and 14th
Come on out to the Landmark Arena to watch riders compete in barrel racing, pole bending, flags, straight 8 barrels, and a fun event.
The Zia Classic Show
EXPO New Mexico
300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
May 24th-26th
The show starts at 8am.
Check out the talented Arabians from the Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico!
They will be showing in classes including western dressage, carriage driving, and hunter/jumper.
SWQHA Border Circuit
Las Cruces Fairgrounds
Las Cruces, New Mexico
May 27th-29th
The show starts off early at 8am! Each day is filled with classes such as breakaway roping, boxing, working cow horse, ranch riding, barrel racing, ranch trail, showmanship, hunter under saddle, and western pleasure.
This is a great show to see the versatility of the Quarter Horse breed!
Midpoint Equine Events Team Roping
695 Sky View Road, Deming, New Mexico
May 19th-21st
Friday – Rope at 6:30 pm. Open cowboy draw.
Saturday – Rope at 10:00 am. #12 slide, #10.5, #8.5.
Sunday – Rope at 10:00 am. #11 slide, #9.5.
For more information call Buzz at (575) 494-0107.
This event is free to attend!
Landmark Gymkhana
Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive, Mesquite, New Mexico 88048
May 20th
Events include barrel racing, straight 8, flags, fun event, and pole bending.
This event is free to attend!
For more information, you can contact Stephanie Tellez at (575) 921-2564 or Amy Munn at (575) 494-2757.
Team Roping School
Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive, Mesquite, New Mexico 88048
May 27th and 28th
All levels are welcome to come out and learn team roping with Cesar de la Cruz! There will be 6 headers and 6 heelers in this class. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Ropers will work on groundwork, work with a sled, and work with live cattle. Spectators are welcome at $20 per adult.
Interested in attending the class? Call Shane Wohlfert at (517) 404-9078 to register!
If you would like to include your horse show or event in this blog post, please feel free to contact me at kristina@truluckphoto.com. Additionally, I offer professional show photography services, subject to availability. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss your specific needs and requirements.
May 1, 2023
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