Santa Rosa Palomino Club

Santa Rosa Palomino Club Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 1999, the self-supporting group draws superlatives wherever it performs.

Mailing Address:
Santa Rosa Palomino Club
PO Box 952
Vernon, TX 76385

The Santa Rosa Palomino Club has been honored as the official “Ambassadors on Horseback” for the State of Texas, the outstanding riding club in America, and the National Drill Team Championship. The riders use precision horsemanship with matched palomino mounts, colorful attire and unparalleled esprit de corps to maintain its position year after year as one of the greatest non-professional riding groups ever assembled.

We’re proud to see our retired Drill Captain and 60 year club member, Joe Smith, is serving as Grand Marshal of the 80th...
05/13/2026

We’re proud to see our retired Drill Captain and 60 year club member, Joe Smith, is serving as Grand Marshal of the 80th Annual Santa Rosa Roundup Parade!

Drum roll please… 🥁

We are proud to announce Mr. Joe Smith as the Grand Marshal of the 80th Annual Santa Rosa Roundup Parade! Join us today in downtown Vernon at 3:00 p.m. as we kick off another exciting Santa Rosa Roundup Parade.

Let the Santa Rosa Roundup begin! 🤠

05/12/2026
It’s almost Rodeo Time!
04/27/2026

It’s almost Rodeo Time!

80th Annual Santa Rosa Roundup is only weeks away!

Congratulations Gentlemen, on your well deserved induction to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame!
04/25/2026

Congratulations Gentlemen, on your well deserved induction to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame!

What an honor for the Santa Rosa Roundup! 80 years of Tradition! Induction Ceremony

Congratulations Santa Rosa Roundup!
01/09/2026

Congratulations Santa Rosa Roundup!

The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame proudly announces the distinguished class of 2026 inductees, marking a historic milestone as the organization prepares for its 50th Induction Ceremony -- a testament to five decades of honoring the legends, trailblazers, and traditions that define Texas rodeo.

Men’s Contestants
• Bradley Harter
• Turtle Powell
• Cade Swor
• Lanham Mangold

Women’s Contestants
• Ginny Pat Smith Flippin
• Lari Dee Guy
• Jackie Crawford
• Tammy Fischer

Rodeo Personnel
• Jim Bob Feller
• Bill Shaw

Empty Saddles
• Rusty Welch
• Wiley McCray

Gold Card
• Ben Calhoun
• Lloyd Hodges

Rodeo Animal
• Big Daddy

Rodeo Event
• Santa Rosa Round Up

Each honoree represents excellence, dedication, and lasting impact -- whether inside the arena, behind the scenes, or through events and animals that shaped the sport’s legacy.

I’m sure several of you will remember him from the California trip.
06/13/2025

I’m sure several of you will remember him from the California trip.

Services for Joe McGee

Visitation will be held on Monday June 16th at 6:30-8pm at Slay Memorial Funeral Center
400 US-377
Aubrey, TX 76227

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday June 17th at 1pm at Midway Church
9540 US-377
Pilot Point, TX 76258

Some more good pics from this years rodeo!
05/25/2025

Some more good pics from this years rodeo!

How did y’all like our new pink shirts for “Tough enough to wear Pink” night for cancer awareness at the rodeo this year...
05/21/2025

How did y’all like our new pink shirts for “Tough enough to wear Pink” night for cancer awareness at the rodeo this year?

05/21/2025

Address

PO Box 952
Vernon, TX
76385

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

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