Welcome to WMVSC

​The Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club mission is to preserve our western heritage and culture, by continuing its traditional events and lifestyle.
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In addition to the annual Westcliffe Stampede Rodeo, a Colorado rodeo institution since 1946, the saddle club hosts several annual trail rides, an overnight horse camping ride into the mountains and a spring equine clinic.

The Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club meets the first Monday of each month. The 6pm potluck meal is followed by a business meeting at 7pm. Come join us!
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OUR BEGINNINGS WERE HUMBLE

​Over 72 years ago Olin Camper, Saddle Club President, supplied the stock and Mary Mongtomery Jagow was crowned Rodeo Queen for the first annual Stampede Rodeo. The tradition of the Stampede Rodeo has been a tradition of the Custer County community for generations and continues to be one of the most popular summer events in the valley.

Founded in 1937 by four local ranchers Rock Canda Sr., Jim Christoff, Jack Geroux, and Bud Camper, the Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club was created as a place to race horses. A natural out-growth of the saddle club was rodeo. The first rodeos took place in an arena formed simply by a circle of cars. In 1940, a group of generous club members donated $1,000 each to build a permanent arena built on the site of the current rodeo grounds.  

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Location & HOURS

The WMVSC is located 1 mile northwest of the town of Westcliffe on CR 241. The riding arena is open to members 7 days a week. The saddle club building is open for scheduled monthly meetings and other functions by appointment only. Membership meetings are the first Monday of the month at 6pm for a potluck dinner and 7pm for the business meeting. 

​WMVSC
​90 CR 241 - PO Box 501
Westcliffe, CO 81252