Welcome to WMVSC
All members must complete and submit a membership form and completed waiver before their membership is valid. NEW: Complete electronically and email your forms to WetMountainValleySaddleClub@gmail.com or mail them with your check (if not using PayPal here) to the address on the membership form or bring them to the next members' meeting.
May 1, 2021
Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser (PARTY) at the Saddle Club
SAVE THE DATE AND START GETTING YOUR WARDROBE READY!
Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser (PARTY) at the Saddle Club
SAVE THE DATE AND START GETTING YOUR WARDROBE READY!
THE 74TH ANNUAL WESTCLIFFE STAMPEDE PRCA RODEO WAS AN ASTOUNDING SUCCESS!
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Rodeo Committee received a very good “report card” from PRCA on our rodeo. The rodeo judges and some contestants do a rating on the rodeos they work and Westcliffe Stampede received an “A”. See entire report HERE.
We will be creating a slideshow of images, but in the meantime - check out Phillip Kitts', our PRCA Photographer's, photos by clicking on the bronc rider photo. You will need to provide your name and a valid email address to view the images. |
Check out our upcoming events!
October 31st, 2020 POSTPONED
BUCK'N BOO at the Saddle Club - Thank you and fundraising event
The Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club and Rodeo Committee will always operate with the welfare of our community at the forefront of all decision making. In partnership with Dr, Brown, the Custer County Director of Public Health, and with respect to the health and safety of the Custer County community, due to recent positive Covid test at the school and subsequent quarantine order for the High School and Middle School staff and students, we are postponing Buck’n Boo. We will announce a new date for the Sponsorship/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Fundraising Event as soon as Dr. Brown recommends it is safe to move forward.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Board of Directors or Rodeo Committee.
BUCK'N BOO at the Saddle Club - Thank you and fundraising event
The Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club and Rodeo Committee will always operate with the welfare of our community at the forefront of all decision making. In partnership with Dr, Brown, the Custer County Director of Public Health, and with respect to the health and safety of the Custer County community, due to recent positive Covid test at the school and subsequent quarantine order for the High School and Middle School staff and students, we are postponing Buck’n Boo. We will announce a new date for the Sponsorship/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Fundraising Event as soon as Dr. Brown recommends it is safe to move forward.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Board of Directors or Rodeo Committee.
Spring Gymkhana Series
Check back for dates!
Entries: 8:00-8:45 a.m. with 9:00 a.m. start
90 CR 241, Westcliffe, CO 81252
For More Information:
Sydney Benesch (719) 371-5868
Keely Smith (719) 214-2501
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Entries: 8:00-8:45 a.m. with 9:00 a.m. start
- $5 entry fee per event
- Barrels, Poles, Flag Race, 75 Up & Back, & Fun Event
- Leadline, 8 & Under, 9-13, 14-18, Adult
- $$$ Payouts in All Events & Age Divisions $$$
- End of Series Prizes to Top; 4 in Each Age Division
90 CR 241, Westcliffe, CO 81252
For More Information:
Sydney Benesch (719) 371-5868
Keely Smith (719) 214-2501
Who we are
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The Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club mission is to preserve our western heritage and culture by continuing its traditional events and lifestyle.
In addition to the annual Westcliffe Stampede Rodeo, a Colorado rodeo institution since 1946, the Saddle Club hosts the rodeo's associated parade, Gymkhanas, Country Strong Youth (see the Youth page), member trail rides and overnight horse camping trips, an open vet clinic, and much more. The Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.. 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.
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.
