VTHSRA  2026 Spring Rodeo, Shooting and Event Schedule 

 


May 23, 2026

Light Rifle Shooting – State Finals

Location: Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club

Schedule

  • Gates Open: 10:00 AM

  • Check-In Begins: 10:15 AM

  • Mandatory Safety Brief: 10:30 AM

  • Shooting Begins: Immediately following the briefing

Entries will open for VTHSRA on May 10th- May 17th)  https://mms.equestevent.com  ( VTHSRA members MUST sign up for the VTHSRA draws during that window no exceptions)

 


May 30, 2026

Open Co-Sanctioned Event & VTHSRA State Finals

Location: Millbrook Horse Farm LLC- Wells VT

311 Mill Brook rd, Wells, VT 

Open Co-Sanctioned Event

  • Open Arena: 9:00 AM

  • Event Start: 11:00 AM

VTHSRA State Finals (Pointed Side Pots for VTHSRA members ONLY, pay outs for 1st place VTHSRA Junior HS and HS member in each side pot event) 

**VTHSRA members MUST enter the VTHSRA side pots to earn points. Members can also enter the Millbrook Open event separately to compete against the open riders for payouts. **

  • Barrels

  • Poles

  • Goat Tying

  • Breakaway roping

 

🎉 Awards Banquet

  • Begins approximately one hour after the event concludes

  • Held in the Millbrook Horse Farm LLC indoor arena

  • Low-key, family-friendly BBQ

  • VTHSRA provides main dishes

  • Awards presentation following the meal

 

ENTRY INFO for May 30th

Entries will open for VTHSRA member draws ONLY on May 20th- May 237th https://mms.equestevent.com  ( VTHSRA MUST sign up for the VTHSRA draws during that window no exceptions) 

Entries for Millbrook Horse Farm open events will be taken day of by Millbrook Horse Farm. 

Camping is available dry camping - Free 

Stalls- $25.00

( if your stall or camping area is not cleaned when you leave  you will be charged a $15 fee and not able to register until it is paid 

 

 

 

 

Cowboy Prom June 6, 2026

"Dust off your boots and get ready for a magical night you won’t forget.

📅 June 6th

⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM

📍 430 Orchard Rd, North Lincoln, VT

💲 $5 per person

💸 Pay via Venmo: @vthsra26

👥 Each member may bring up to 3 guests

🗓 RSVP by April 30th to Kathy Nichols 

We’re excited to open this up to recent VTHSRA alumni and high school rodeo–aged kids who are interested in joining VTHSRA! Its a great time to come out, meet our members, and have a blast with the VTHSRA family. 


2026 National Finals

National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR)

📅 June 21–27, 2026

📍 Lazy E Arena

9600 Lazy E Drive

Guthrie, OK 73044

🔗 More Info: https://nhsra.com/juniorhighfinals/

 

🤠 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR)

📅 July 19–25, 2026

📍 Sandhills Global Event Center

4100 N 84th Street

Lincoln, NE 68507

🔗 More Info: https://nhsra.com/nhsfr/


VTHSRA Summer/Fall 2026 Rodeo and Shooting Schedule

 Two More Rodeo Dates/ Venues TBD Coming Soon, Please Stay Tuned!!!!


Millbrook Horse Farm LLC – Co-Sanctioned Open Rodeo

📍 Wells, Vermont
📅 August 8–9, 2026

Join us for a full weekend of rodeo action at Millbrook Horse Farm!

Weekend Highlights:

  • Full weekend camping available
  • Food truck on site
  • Fun member activities Saturday night

Events (Both Days):

  • Barrel Racing
  • Pole Bending
  • Goat Tying
  • Breakaway Roping

Event Format:

  • Open draws run in conjunction with Millbrook Horse Farm
  • Separate VTHSRA Pointed High School Rodeo draws

🎯 Light Rifle Shoot

📍 Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club
📅 August 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Open to VTHSRA members participating in the shooting program. Stay tuned for additional details and reminders leading up to each shoot.


Millbrook Horse Farm LLC – Co-Sanctioned Open Rodeo

📍 Wells, Vermont
📅 September 26–27, 2026

Don’t miss another full weekend of rodeo competition this fall!

Weekend Highlights:

  • Full weekend camping available
  • Food truck on site
  • Fun member activities Saturday night

Events (Both Days):

  • Barrel Racing
  • Pole Bending
  • Goat Tying
  • Breakaway Roping

Event Format:

  • Open draws run in conjunction with Millbrook Horse Farm
  • Separate VTHSRA Pointed High School Rodeo draws

🎯 Light Rifle Shoot

📍 Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club
📅 October 4, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Open to VTHSRA members participating in the shooting program. Stay tuned for additional details and reminders leading up to each shoot.


Riverfront Round-Up (Hosted by NJHSRA)

HS Rodeo Members ONLY- This is pointed!

📍 Gloucester County Dream Park – Logan Township, New Jersey
📅 October 9–11, 2026

A premier multi-day rodeo event hosted by NJHSRA.

Highlights:

  • 2 High School Rodeos
  • 2 Junior High Rodeos
  • 2 K–5 Rodeos
  • Added Money & Awards

Events:

  • Barrel Racing
  • Pole Bending
  • Breakaway Roping
  • Goat Tying

🎯 Light Rifle Shoot

📍 Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club
📅 November 1, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Open to VTHSRA members participating in the shooting program. Stay tuned for additional details and reminders leading up to each shoot.