All 13 IGRA events
Instruction covers every IGRA-sanctioned event, grouped the way IGRA groups them.
Read IGRA's official event descriptions ↗
Rough Stock
- Bull Riding
- Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding
- Steer Riding
- Chute Dogging
Roping
- Calf Roping on Foot
- Mounted Breakaway Roping
- Team Roping
Speed
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
- Flag Racing
Camp Events
- Steer Decorating
- Wild Drag Race
- Goat Dressing
World Champion Chute Dogger
Chute dogging instruction comes from the 2025 World Champion in the event, with coaching built on what it takes to compete at that level.
How we work together
Rodeo school instruction
Group clinics that walk new contestants through each event: equipment, rules, safety and hands-on practice.
One-on-one event coaching
Focused coaching on the events you're entering, with feedback on technique, timing and consistency.
Rodeo school planning for associations
Help for state and regional associations organizing a rodeo school: schedule, event stations, safety plans and volunteer roles.
First rodeo readiness
Choosing your first events, what to bring, how entries work and what to expect on rodeo weekend.
2027 IGRA rodeo season
Planning your season? Here's the 2027 IGRA rodeo schedule. Reach out to start preparing for the events you want to enter.
- Feb 12–14Arizona Gay RodeoAGRAPhoenix, AZ
- Apr 16–18A Texas Tradition RodeoTGRATexas
- Apr 30–May 2Hot RodeoGSGRA – Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CA
- Jun 4–6Diamonds and Dirt RodeoDSRABenton, AR
- Jun 25–27Crossroads of the West Regional RodeoUGRASalt Lake City, UT
- Jul 9–11Rocky Mountain Regional RodeoCGRADenver, CO
- Jul 23–25North Star Regional RodeoNSGRAHugo, MN
- Aug 6–8Great Plains Regional RodeoGPRAOklahoma City, OK
- Aug 20–22Zia Regional RodeoNMGRASanta Fe, NM
- Sep 10–12Best Buck in the BayGSGRA – San FranciscoDuncans Mills, CA
- Sep 17–19BigHorn RodeoNGRALas Vegas, NV
- Dates TBAWindy City RodeoILGRAChicago, IL
- Oct 21–24World Gay Rodeo FinalsIGRAEl Reno, OK
Dates from the IGRA calendar as of November 2026. Schedules can change, so confirm with the host association before you travel.
International Gay Rodeo Association
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Book a rodeo consultation
Send a note with the events you're interested in, your experience level and any dates you have in mind.