🤠 Saddle Up for the 2nd Annual Junior Rodeo!
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Salinas Sports Complex | Presented by MYCars.com
Get ready for a day of fun, tradition, and friendly competition at the California Rodeo Salinas' Junior Rodeo! Whether you're a seasoned young rider or just starting out, this event is the perfect way to connect with our Western roots and showcase your rodeo skills.
📅 Event Details:
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Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
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Location: Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA
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Check-In: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
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Competition Begins: 9:00 AM
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Attire: Western wear required—including a cowboy hat. Helmets are allowed.
🐴 Event Categories:
Ages 3 & Under
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Stick Horse Race**
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Boot Race
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Goat Tail Untying
Ages 4–5
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Stick Horse Race
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Boot Race
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Goat Tail Untying
Ages 9 & Under
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Calf Riding
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Barrel Race
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Pole Bending
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Goat Tail Untying
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Single Stake
Ages 10–13 (Girls)
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Barrel Race
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Pole Bending
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Goat Tying
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Breakaway Roping
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Team Roping
Ages 10–13 (Boys)
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Steer Riding
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Chute Dogging
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Goat Tying
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Breakaway Roping
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Team Roping
Ages 14–18 (Girls)
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Barrel Race
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Pole Bending
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Goat Tying
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Breakaway Roping
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Team Roping
Ages 14–18 (Boys)
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Wild Beef Ride
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Chute Dogging
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Tie Down Roping
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Team Roping
Family Event:
📝 *Age is based on how old the contestant is as of January 1, 2025.
Don’t forget to bring your stick horse!
🏆 Prizes:
First-place winners in each event will be awarded custom buckles—so bring your best and ride for the win!
🎟️ Admission & Parking:
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Admission: FREE for all attendees!
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Parking: Info for contestants is available [here] (add link).
👨👩👧👦 Join the Herd:
This rodeo is open to youth from all over the region. It’s more than a competition—it’s a celebration of Western heritage, friendship, and fun. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or riding in the arena, the Junior Rodeo is sure to be a memory-maker.
🌟 Where the West Comes Alive:
Don’t miss this chance to shine in the arena, connect with fellow cowboys and cowgirls, and be part of a growing tradition.
See you there, partner! 🐎
