LOTRA Rodeo

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!

05/14/2026

Please share: Applications and the Royalty Packet for The Lander Pioneer Days Royalty /Queen Contest are available for download at: https://www.lotra.org

The competition will be held in the LOTRA barn on Thursday, May 21 starting at 6 pm. Completed entry forms must be submitted by there day of the contest, Thursday May 21, 2026:
​- Drop off at the Lander Chamber of Commerce by 5pm
- Email to [email protected] by 5pm
- Bring with you to the LOTRA indoor arena by 5:30pm

Contact Maggie Appleby at 307-349-5666 for additional information.
The Little Prince & Princess Contest will run concurrently. Pick up entry forms at the Lander Chamber or contact Martha Hellyer at 307-330-8280.
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The LOTRA barn is reserved from 5 pm-7:30 pm.

The Lander Pioneer Days Parade & Rodeo is proud to sponsor the 2026 Queen, Jr. Queen & Princess Contest, while the Lander Valley Cattlewomen sponsor the Little Prince & Princess Contest. The annual royalty contest honors young people who represent the traditions, leadership, sportsmanship, and weste...

05/10/2026

Here were the Big Piney and NewCastle Jr. High rodeo results and points going into State Jr. High Rodeo at Gillette May 7 & 8. Looking forward to an update from state results. Thanks to Chris Eberline for this news.

Results of Big Piney Junior High Rodeo #1
Harper Nichols 6th in the girls Breakaway, and 5th in the Poles.
Eion Murray 4th in boys goats and 1st in Bull riding.
Maddison Evans 1st in Girls goats and 3rd in Ribbon roping with Loyie Nicholas.
Cameron Eberline 2nd in light rifle and 4th in ribbon roping with Chaney Akin (Cody).

Rodeo #2
Harper Nichols 6th in barrels, 7th in girls breakaway, 9th in Poles, 2nd in Team roping with Shayden Tidyman (Carpenter).
Eion Murray 2nd in the bull riding, 6th in chute do***ng.
Maddison Evans 8th in girls goat tying, and 2nd in Ribbon roping with Louie Nicholas.

NewCastle Rodeo #1
Harper Nichols 8th in barrels, and 7th in Poles.
Eion Murray 6th in boys breakaway and 5th in chute do***ng.
Maddison Evans 3rd in Ribbon roping with Louie Nicholas.
Cameron Eberline 6th in Ribbon roping with Chaney Akin (Cody).

Rodeo #2
Cameron Eberline 6th in boys breakaway and 4th in Ribbon roping with Chaney Akin (Cody).
Eion Murray 8th in boys goat tying and 5th in chute do***ng.
Brogan Gold 7th in chute do***ng and 2nd in team roping with Andy Tillard (Douglas).
Maddison Evans 5th in girls breakaway and 3rd in Ribbon roping with Louie Nicholas.
Harper Nichols 10th in the Poles.

Going into state Junior High rodeo at Gillette, May 7th and 8th.
Harper Nichols: 5th in barrels with 51 pts, 11th in girls breakaway 18.5 pts, 8th in Poles with 29 pts.
Cameron Eberline: boys breakaway 15th with 15 pts, light rifle 2nd with 44 pts, Ribbon roping 11th with 22 pts.
Eion Murray: boys goats 6th with 50 pts, bulls 2nd with 54 pts, chute do***ng 6th with 31 pts, and team roping 4th (partner Grady Hicks Gillette) with 34 pts.
Louie Nicholas: calf roping 3rd with 10 pts, Ribbon roping 4th (Maddison Evans) with 42 pts.
Brogan Gold: 11th in chute do***ng.
Maddison Evans: girls breakaway 8th with 27 pts, 9th in girls goats with 27.5 pts, Ribbon roping (Louie Nicholas) 4th with 42 pts.

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05/05/2026

The LOTRA Board Meeting is this Wednesday, May 6 starting at 6:00 at the Fremont County commissioner's chambers, Lander Courthouse. We are working on the Pioneer Days Rodeo, sponsorships and Challenge for Charities. Please join us.

04/25/2026

The Lander Pioneer Days Royalty /Queen Contest and the Little Prince & Princess Contest will have their competition in the LOTRA barn on Thursday, May 21 from 5-7 pm. The LOTRA barn is reserved for that time frame. Maggie Appleby is the contact, if you have questions, 307-349-5666.

04/22/2026

Congratulations to Fremont County Youth Rodeo athletes who competed in Wyoming High School and Middle School rodeo last weekend. LOTRA is proud of these cowboys and cowgirls, who have been practicing at the Lander Old Timer's Rodeo Association indoor barn all winter honing their skills. Thanks to Chris Eberline and her team of volunteers who make it happen.

(Rock Springs, WY) – Rodeo season is underway for Wyoming high school and middle school students. The Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs hosted the first event of the season last weekend for both age groups. Several Fremont County cowboys and cowgirls achieved solid performances. Our thanks...