Be a part of the very first Razzle Dazzle Rodeo Play Day hosted by the South Shingle Springs Horse Arena.
Dress in your best Rodeo Bling and head on over to the first South Shingle Springs Horse Arena Rodeo themed Play Day. We will have events for everyone from City Slickers to Cowpokes alike. No horses or experience needed for the “little tike” events. Mounted events open from ages 5-100. There is something for everyone!
The Kent family recently purchased this beloved arena with the goal of restoring it to its former glory and sharing it once again with the community. For generations, it’s been a place where neighbors became cowboys, friendships were built, and memories were made. Though the arena had fallen into disrepair, Steve, Jenny, and their kids have invested countless hours and personal funds to make it usable again. Now, they dream of something even greater—and it’s time for the community to help bring that vision to life.
Proceeds from this inaugural event will go toward continued improvements, making it possible to host more events that bring people together. The Kents' mission is to create a welcoming, affordable space where lasting memories can be made right here in Shingle Springs.
You may purchase tickets or sign up to compete in the event below.
We are still looking for single event and arena year round sponsorships also, if interested you may contact Jenny at southshinglearena@gmail.com
Event List
Little Tikes Events
Noodle Horse Racing
Make your own pool noodle horse at home and bring it to the event to race. Participants will win prizes for the fastest time and the best noodle horse design.
Age 3 - 5 years old
Age 6-8 years old
Bouncy Bull Riding
Contestants will ride a rubbery bouncy bull out of the chute and be judged on their 8 second performance.
Age 3-5 years old
Age 6-8 years old
Roping Dummy Competition
Constants will stand behind a roping dummy and be given 60 seconds to catch it as many times as they can around the horns or head for points
Age 3-5 years old
Age 6-8 years old
Mounted Rodeo Themed Events
Parents & Kids Run, Tie, Ride
Parents will run down the arena to their child waiting with the horse, help their child mount up, then lead the horse back down to the finish line with their child riding.
Children ages 5-17 (parents all ages)
Drag Dummy Roping
Contestants will follow a roping dummy pulled by an ATV on their horse and need to rope it's horns or head to stop their time
Age 9 - 12
Age 13-17
Age 18 and over
Faux Goat Tying
Contestants will walk/trot/lope/run their horse down the arena where a faux goat aways to be tied. Time stops when all three goat legs are secured and contestant throws their hands up.
Age 9-10
Age 13-17
Age 18 and over
Cattle Sorting Relay
Contestants must transfer little inflatable cattle from a tiny holding pen at one end of the arena to the holding pen at the other end of the arena
Age 9-12
Age 13-17
Age 18 and over
Mounted Outlaw Water Gun Shooting
Contestants will be provided with a water gun, loaded with colored water, they will walk/trot/run a course where they must shoot and hit targets with the colored water for points
Age 9-12
Age 13-17
Age 18 and over
Rhinestone Cowboy Attire Contest
Contestants will display their best rodeo outfit or rodeo themed costume while riding their horse around the arena for judges.
Age 5-8 (Parent may lead)
Age 9-12
Age 13-17
Age 18 and over
Spectators bring your best, brightest and blingie-est rodeo attire along with your lawn chair on over to watch your local favorites compete in all shorts of rodeo themed competitions. All attendees over the age of 3 must have a ticket. No alcohol, No pets, sun shades/umbrellas/pop ups must be secured. Small coolers ok. General admission lawn seats.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor an event or the entire day! We have several options for you to support out community arena. Proceeds will go toward improvements of the Community arena so they can continue to host many events to come.
Single event/class sponsors will be announced at the beginning of the event/class with a brief commentary of your choosing (great for local businesses). $50
All Day Play Day sponsors will have their advertising displayed the entire day PLUS a brief commentary of your choosing read at the beginning of the Play Day. Day sponsors may provide a banner that will be hung up for the day of the event at the arena (no larger than 4’ tall and 6’ wide). $200