LOTRA Rodeo

06/22/2026

Pioneer Days Rodeo: There are still some contestant spots available for the July 3 and 4 Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo. Call Becky now to enter: 307-349-8108.

Youth Events, 6:30 pm:
Mini-Bulls: spots available July 3 & 4
Jr. Steers: spots available July 3 & 4
Jr. Barrels: spots available July 3 & 4

Rodeo Events, 7:00 pm
Ba****ck Riders: spots available July 3 & 4
Women’s Ranch Bronc Riders: spots available July 3 & 4
Ranch Bronc Riders: spots available July 3 & 4
Steer Wrestling: spots available July 3 & 4
Tie Down Calf Ropers: spots available July 3 & 4

There will be payouts of $20,000 added to the 132nd Fremont Toyota Pioneer Days Rodeo, known as “The World’s Oldest Paid Rodeo,” held July 3rd and 4th in Lander, Wyoming. For rodeo roughstock and steer wrestling contestants, $1,000 of added money will be paid out each night, including the available spots in Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding, Men’s Ranch Bronc Riding, Ba****ck Bronc Riding, and Steer Wrestling.

See the LOTRA.org website for the entry fees and added money for all events. Stock Contractors are Rawhide Rodeo Co. for Rough Stock, Griemsman Stock for Timed Event Stock, and Jace Mitchell for youth Steer Riding & Mini Bulls.
More information is available at https://www.lotra.org/rodeo-contestant-entry

06/20/2026

TODAY! RODEO CONTESTANTS! Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo contestants for the iconic July 3 and 4 Rodeo need to enter TODAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 20 between 12-5 p.m. by calling in their entries to the Lander Old Timer’s Rodeo Association (LOTRA) phone numbers: 307-349-8070, 307-349-8108, and 307-349-1981.
There will be payouts of $20,000 added to the 132nd Fremont Toyota Pioneer Days Rodeo, known as “The World’s Oldest Paid Rodeo,” held July 3rd and 4th in Lander, Wyoming. For rodeo roughstock and steer wrestling contestants, $1,000 of added money will be paid out EACH NIGHT. This includes the Women’s and Men’s Ranch Bronc Riding, along with Bull Riding, Saddle and Ba****ck Bronc Riding, and Steer Wrestling - all rough stock will be competing for the added money July 3 and July 4. The anticipated Men’s and Women’s Indian Relay Races also have $1000 added money each night, plus $500 added for the Youth Indian Relay Race.
Contestants will be registered in the order in which they call, on a first-come, first-served basis. Slack is July 3, after the performance rodeo. More information is available at https://www.lotra.org/rodeo-contestant-entry
See the LOTRA.org website for the entry fees and added money for all events. Stock Contractors for 2026 are Rawhide Rodeo Co. for Rough Stock, Griemsman Stock for Timed Event Stock, and Jace Mitchell for Steer Riding & Mini Bulls.

06/18/2026

Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo Contestant Signup is this Saturday, June 20, 12-5 pm.

Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo contestants for the iconic July 3 and 4 Rodeo need to enter Saturday, June 20 between 12-5 p.m. by calling in their entries to the Lander Old Timer’s Rodeo Association (LOTRA) phone numbers: 307-349-8070, 307-349-8108, and 307-349-1981. Contestants will be registered in t...

06/14/2026

Please share! RODEO CONTESTANTS! Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo contestants for the iconic July 3 and 4 Rodeo need to enter SATURDAY, JUNE 20 between 12-5 p.m. by calling in their entries to the Lander Old Timer’s Rodeo Association (LOTRA) phone numbers: 307-349-8070, 307-349-8108, and 307-349-1981.
There will be payouts of $20,000 added to the 132nd Fremont Toyota Pioneer Days Rodeo, known as “The World’s Oldest Paid Rodeo,” held July 3rd and 4th in Lander, Wyoming. For rodeo roughstock and steer wrestling contestants, $1,000 of added money will be paid out EACH NIGHT. This includes the Women’s and Men’s Ranch Bronc Riding, along with Bull Riding, Saddle and Ba****ck Bronc Riding, and Steer Wrestling - all rough stock will be competing for the added money July 3 and July 4. The anticipated Men’s and Women’s Indian Relay Races also have $1000 added money each night, plus $500 added for the Youth Indian Relay Race.
Contestants will be registered in the order in which they call, on a first-come, first-served basis. Slack is July 3, after the performance rodeo. More information is available at https://www.lotra.org/rodeo-contestant-entry

See the LOTRA.org website for the entry fees and added money for all events. Stock Contractors for 2026 are Rawhide Rodeo Co. for Rough Stock, Griemsman Stock for Timed Event Stock, and Jace Mitchell for Steer Riding & Mini Bulls.

06/03/2026

LOTRA board/member meeting tonight, Wednesday, June 3rd at 6 pm at the Fremont County Courthouse commissioners chambers. We need volunteers for the July 3 & 4 Pioneer Days Rodeo. It's our main fundraiser that pays for the indoor barn all year round. Please join us at the meeting, or email us at [email protected] to let us know you can help out sometime between July 2-5 for set up, during the rodeo, or take down.

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05/31/2026

Congrats to Fremont County youth rodeo contestants going to Nationals! LOTRA is proud of your hard work!

Three Fremont County cowboys and one cowgirl have qualified for the Junior High National Finals Rodeo. To qualify, you must finish in the top four in an event. Harper Nicholas qualified in team roping, taking fourth with her partner Shayden Tidyman of Carpenter. They scored 48 points, a half point h...

05/28/2026

Please share! Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo contestants for the iconic July 3 and 4 Rodeo need to enter on Saturday, June 20 between 12-5 p.m. by calling in their entries to the Lander Old Timer’s Rodeo Association (LOTRA) phone numbers: 307-349-8070, 307-349-8108, and 307-349-1981.

There will be payouts of $20,000 added to the 132nd Fremont Toyota Pioneer Days Rodeo, known as “The World’s Oldest Paid Rodeo,” held July 3rd and 4th in Lander, Wyoming. For rodeo roughstock and steer wrestling contestants, $1,000 of added money will be paid out each night. This includes the Women’s and Men’s Ranch Bronc Riding, along with Bull Riding, Saddle and Ba****ck Bronc Riding, and Steer Wrestling - all rough stock will be competing for the added money July 3 and July 4. The anticipated Men’s and Women’s Indian Relay Races also have $1000 added money each night, plus $500 added for the Youth Indian Relay Race.

Contestants will be registered in the order in which they call, on a first-come, first-served basis. Slack is July 3, after the performance rodeo. More information is available at https://www.lotra.org/rodeo-contestant-entry

See the LOTRA.org website for the entry fees and added money for all events. Stock Contractors for 2026 are Rawhide Rodeo Co. for Rough Stock, Griemsman Stock for Timed Event Stock, and Jace Mitchell for Steer Riding & Mini Bulls.

05/24/2026

CONGRATULATIONS PIONEER DAYS ROYALTY!
The Lander Pioneer Days Royalty contest was held on May 21 at LOTRA Arena. At the same time, the Lander Valley Cattlewomen held the Little Prince & Little Princess Contest. Congratulations to all the Pioneer Days Royalty members, who will represent the Lander Pioneer Days celebrations during the July 4th parade and at the 132nd Pioneer Days Rodeo on July 3 and 4.

Kaitlyn Snyder was crowned Queen, Rylee Norris was crowned Jr. Queen, Laramie Penn was selected as the Princess, AND Emmy Osborne is 1st attendant. Custom rodeo chaps and belt buckles will be worn by the Queen, Jr. Queen and Princess. The Queen is also eligible for a Central Wyoming College Scholarship of $1500 value over 2 semesters. Additional Royalty awards and prizes included gas cards for Royalty members, a 6-month free membership to the LOTRA indoor barn/arena for all winning royalty, matching hats and shirts to keep, and more.

For the Lander Valley Cattlewomen’s Little Prince & Little Princess contest, Stetson Bregar is Prince and Kaycee Laird came in first for Little Princess.

05/21/2026

As a LOTRA supporter, we know you care.

The Lander Old Timers Rodeo Association is participating in the Lander Community Foundation’s Challenge for Charities (C4C)— an annual fundraising event for local nonprofits.
Your donation through C4C will help LOTRA:
- Fund Lander’s 132nd Pioneer Days Rodeo on July 3 & 4.
- Host youth rodeo education events.
- Improve safety in our 40-year-old indoor arena.

When you donate before July 10, your donation will be generously matched 30% to 50% by the Lander Community Foundation.

LOTRA supports Lander’s western way of life year-round, hosting the annual Pioneer Days Rodeo — the “Oldest Paid Rodeo in the World” — and maintaining an indoor arena for equine events and educational horse-related opportunities for local youth, families, and equestrians.

HOW TO DONATE TO LOTRA THROUGH C4C:
1. Give online at https://www.landercommunityfoundation.org
Click Lander Old Timers Rodeo Association “Donate” button.

2. Pay by check to the Lander Community Foundation. Note your donation is for LOTRA, and mail to: Lander Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1131, Lander, WY 82520

https://www.landercommunityfoundation.org

05/14/2026

LOTRA Youth Heading to National Junior High Rodeo in Gutherie Oklahoma!
Congratulations to all the Fremont County youth attending the National Jr. High Rodeo. We are especially proud that there are 4 members of LOTRA.
-Louie Nicholas finished 3rd in Tie down Roping.
-Eion Murray split 2/3 in Bull riding.
-Harper Nichols 4th in Team roping.
-Cameron Eberline 2nd in light rifle.
Thanks to Chris Eberline for keeping us informed!