The Rodeo Arena in Fort Madison will soon host the 21st Annual Tri-State Special Kids’ Rodeo. Scheduled for Saturday, September 3, this event is open to all physically and mentally challenged children and adults. The attendance has grown from 13 participants the first year to a record-breaking 300-plus participants in 2015.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with the rodeo starting at 10 a.m. Events include simulated saddle bronc riding and barrel racing, horseback rides, a petting zoo, and horse-drawn trolley rides. T-shirts and prizes will be given to all contestants, and a picnic lunch will be provided to everyone at the event. The rodeo will be held rain or shine.
This program relies solely on local volunteers and contributions from area businesses, organizations, and individuals. For information about volunteering or donating, contact Lisa Wood at 319-528-4439 or Sharon Orton at 319-759-7492. You may also email qutrhors@yahoo.com.
A registration form is available at https://tinyurl.com/tristatespecialrodeo2022.