Horse Shows and Rodeos in El Paso, Texas & New Mexico (September 2023)

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!

Black and white photograph of a cowboy sitting on a roan horse in a pasture.

LABOR DAY BARREL RACE & BREAKAWAY

Broken Horn Arena
12279 Mankato,
Clint, Texas 79836
September 2nd & 3rd

BREAKAWAY:

Books open at 4:30pm
Rope starts at 5:00pm

Breast collars to the winner of open each day.

BARREL RACE:

Exhibition 6:30pm-7:45pm.

Open, youth (17 and under), Peewee (10 and under).

Trophy breast collars to winner of 2 day average in each division.

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

Photograph of a cowgirl riding a horse around a barrel during a horse show in Socorro, Texas.

ENMU RODEO TEAM 4-D BARREL RACE

Lewis Cooper Rodeo Arena
2221 W. 18th St.,
Portales, New Mexico
September 10th

Books open at 8:00am.
Riding slots 9:00am
Expos at 9:30am
Race begins at 12:00pm

For more information, contact Lisa at (575) 219-5588

Photograph of a cowgirl riding a horse around a barrel during a barrel race in New Mexico.

RACE FOR THE CASH

Rockin Horse Ranch Indoor Arena
28 Western Road,
Stanley, New Mexico
September 8th-10th

FRIDAY:
Exhibitions 3:00pm-5:30pm
Open race starts at 6:00pm

SATURDAY:
Exhibitions 9:00am-12:30pm
Open race starts at 1:00pm

SUNDAY:
Church service starts at 9:00am
Open race starts at 10:00am

$5,000 bonus to high point horse of the weekend in the open.

Saddle to high point horse of the weekend in the senior.

For more information contact rhenry@gmail.com

A low angle photograph of a cowgirl running a gray horse around a white barrel in west Texas.

TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO EXCA SUPER REGIONAL COMPETITION

El Paso County Sheriff’s Posse Arena
1800-1 McNutt Road
Sunland Park, New Mexico
September 8th-10th

Clinic is September 8th. $100 clinic fee or $25 to audit.

Extreme Cowboy Race competition starts at 9:00am Saturday and Sunday. Buckles awarded for each division champion.

I’ll be out there photographing so come on out and say hi!

Photograph of a horse and rider going around a tractor tire with a long pole during and Extreme Cowboy Race in Sunland Park, New Mexico.

GYMKHANA

Landmark Mercantile
12000 Stern Drive,
Mesquite, New Mexico
September 16th

Barrel racing, straight 8, flags, fun event, and pole bending.

Landmark gift card awarded to highpoint in each age group.

Photograph of a cowgirl weaving her dun horse through poles during a gymkhana in New Mexico.

OTERO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO

401 Fairgrounds Rd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
September 22nd & 23rd

Mutton busting, bareback, ranch bronc riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, ladies barrel racing, team roping, novice bull riding, open bull riding.

Reserved seating is $20, general admission is $15, and children 13 and under are free.

For more information contact (505) 860-7191 or (505) 801-8447.

Photograph of a cowboy trying the legs of a steer during a rodeo in New Mexico.

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.

September 1, 2023

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