THANK YOU FOR COMING! We're looking forward to an AWESOME race and hope the following information is helpful.  If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Bonnie Wheatley at 719.338.5263 or via email at bonnie.wheatley@mac.com.

Pre Entry Check-In:  When you arrive at the race, be sure to stop by the office to check-in and pick-up your PROGRAM & FORMULA 707 WELCOME BAG!!  When you do this, you will be entered in the drawings and eligible for extra goodies!  We will announce winners throughout the weekend. All awards must be redeemed at the race. 

Directions:  I-25 to Exit 141 Cimarron Street / Hwy. 24 West. Turn left, west, after you get off I-25 then…

This is the quickest way, but the turn onto Rio Grande is quite steep and some long rigs drag.

go to the first major intersection with a light and turn left, south, on 8^th Street.  (This is about ¼ of a mile from I-25.) Go south on 8^th Street to the 2^nd light and turn right on Rio Grande.  Norris-Penrose Event Center will be on the left at the top of the hill.  When you turn into the facility, bear left and go down the paved road toward the stalls for overnight trailer parking.

Alternate route for those with longer rigs that might drag.
head west to 21^st Street.  Turn left, south, on 21^st Street.  (This is about 1½ miles from I-25.)  Go south on 21^st Street to the 3^rd light, which will be Rio Grande (it is at the bottom of a big hill).  Turn left, east, on Rio Grande and go about ½ mile and turn right at the stop sign.  You will still be on Rio Grande.  Go about 3/10 of a mile to the Norris-Penrose Event Center main entrance.  The sign is green and white.  (You will pass one entrance to Norris-Penrose Event Center right after you turn at the stop sign – do NOT go down this entrance.)  When you turn into the facility, bear left and go down the paved road toward the stalls for overnight trailer parking.

Stalls/Camper hook-ups/Overnight Parking:  Stalls will be available after 4:30 P.M. on Friday. If you arrive before that our crew will be setting up the arena. Our official "Stall Man" Walter Schalla will be staying in a trailer parked on the West side of barn #1. He will be there 24 hours a day for your convenience. If you have already paid for your stall/hook-up/overnight parking, he will have your name on a list. If you need to pay for a stall/hook-up/overnight parking, you can pay him if it’s after office hours OR pay at the office & get a receipt to get your stall opened during regular office hours. He will be the only one to open stalls/hook-ups, so please be patient. Shavings available for $8 a bag or you can bring your own. For those of you who have specific requests, you may choose your stall neighbors on a first-come, first-serve basis. We're asking that you please strip your stalls clean to the center aisle of the barn when you leave! We must charge an extra $10 for any stall that is not stripped clean because that’s what it costs us if we are charged and have to clean them. Also, please do not dump your trailers on the grounds except at designated areas at the ends of the barns!

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:  If you are traveling within Colorado, you must have a current health certificate. If you are traveling into Colorado, you must have a current health certificate as well as a current negative coggins test. A brand inspection is also recommended. These are just some guidelines. You should talk with your veterinarian about specific requirements for your State. CO State Veterinarian Office: 303-239-4161. WE DO NOT check your paperwork or require that you have it — only recommend it. In the case of a horse(s) needing veterinary attention & deemed to pose a serious health threat to other horses, owners will be asked to remove it from the premises.

Entry Office:  The entry office will be located in the offices on the south end of the Outdoor Arena. Should the event move indoors due to inclement weather, we plan to move the office down below to the west of the Indoor. PLEASE CHECK IN!

Outdoor Stadium or Indoor Arena:  It’s true, we will be in the OUTDOOR ARENA all 3 days with ½, ½, ½ second splits! There will be no open riding in the Outdoor Arena. However, we will be offering Riding Sessions and Practice Runs daily beginning at 8:00 am and at the conclusion of each day’s events with the exception of the final day.

We consult NOAA.com and weather.com for weather updates…Colorado weather being what it is, we will move indoors should rain ruin the ground conditions and make it unsafe to run outdoors in the rodeo arena.

Full western attire is required for all classes except practice runs (hat or helmet, long sleeve shirt and boots or heels down).

All fees and entries paid for at the race are CASH ONLY except MHBHA. Once entries close – there will be NO refunds for any reason. 

** ROLL-TIME – DUE TO THE SHEER SIZE OF THIS RACE WE ENCOURAGE ROLL TIMES. This MUST BE DESIGNATED BEFORE the Open 4D begins. If nothing is designated, your time will NOT be rolled.

There will be NO Haul-In fees AND NO MORE $20/NIGHT OVERNIGHT FEES FOR THOSE WHO PARK BUT DO NOT USE RV HOOKUPS!

Our Sponsors

Great West Trailer & Truck, Cowgirl Tuff Co., Formula 707/John Ewing Co., Rocky Mountain Seamless Gutters, Emerald Ranch, Hadley’s A3 Signs & Embroidery, Classic/EquiBrand, Wicked West Designs, Photography by Nadine, Lambert Performance Horses, Knobbs Chiropractic and Dickens Rodeo Photos.

Please show your appreciation to these fabulous sponsors, as it would be impossible to produce this event without their support!

Vendors/Award Donors:
Vendors: Great West Trailer & Truck, Dickens Rodeo Photography, Lazy Hear E Tack Shop, Retro Ranch and Knobbs Chiropractic. Visit them for all of your needs!

PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES:  BOB BERG BUCKLES, CLASSIC EQUINE GEAR, COWGIRL TUFF APPAREL, FORMULA 707 GIFT CERTIFICATES & MORE!!!

** Open 4D Average Awards in the Open 1D, 2D, 3D and 4D – 1^st through 4^th!

**The Novice Horse and Novice Rider Average Champions will each be a awarded BOB BERG BUCKLES! Novice Horse, Novice Rider, Senior and Youth Divisions will each award 1^st – 3^rd place in the average so it pays to play all three days!

Concessions: Gourmet concessions will be provided by the Norris Penrose conessoinaire. They have wonderful home-cooked food and serve hot/cold breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hotel: Comfort Inn South: 719-579-6900. 1410 Harrison Road.