Ouray County Rodeo Association
Ouray County Rodeo Association is a not for profit organization dedicated to preserving the area's rich ranching heritage by providing scholarships and other education focused financial support to our children. Our fund raising efforts focus on family-oriented events including the Independence Day Races and the ever popular Labor Day Weekend Barbeque and Rodeo.
Dedicated to Preserving our Rich Heritage
History: By Anita DeVeny
The May 1892 issue of the
Ridgway Herald told of a fund raiser
to complete the race track in Ridgway.
The race track was used for the first time on
the 4th of July 1892. The race was between
a horse called "The Great Unknown" of Ouray and "Mohican" of Ridgway (it doesn't mention which horse won). The location of this original race track is also not metioned. The town of Ridgway acquired the land where the fair and rodeo grounds are located today on ASpril, 28th, 1898.
Around 1900 a new grandstand was constructed bt P.J. Nash and George B. Bale at a cost of $139.00. In 1920 the Cattlemen's Association added events that combined a rodeo with the races.
Dating back as far as 1881, the Ouray County Pioneers Association had been meeting annually at Hohl's Grove, (approximately 2 miles south of Ridgway), for the Old-Timers' Picnic and BBQ. The Pioneers decided to combine their celebration with the Ridgway Cattlemen sometime between 1917 and 1920.
A large ad in the September 2, 1920 issue of the Ouray Herald announced the Cattlemen's Day Celebration and Old-Timers Picnic and BBQin Ridgway, CO on September 6th. The program included an airplane exhibition and stunt flights, a BBQ in the town park, horse races, steer roping, bucking broncs, a picture show at the Sherbino and a big dance. Sound familiar?
The current grandstands, paid for by donations and proceeds from the rodeo, was built in the early forties before World War ll. Gerald Perotti worked on the construction of the grandstands along with John Wiltschau.
This rodeo has since become one of the most popular Labor Day events in Western Colorado. We are proud to bring you the PRCA Rodeo combined with the Ouray County Fair, 4-H Livestock Sale and exhibits, Parade, BBQ and Firemen's Dance!
Come celebrate 90+ years of rodeo history with us!
Mission Statement:
This corporation is organized solely and exclusively for the charitable purpose of providing school and college scholarships; assistance to community youth groups, events and services; and providing funding for other community needs. Funding for such purposes shall be provided by organizing and conducting the Ouray County Labor Day Rodeo, other equine activities, and to otherwise solicit, collect and otherwise raise money for such purposes; and to expend, contribute, disburse, and otherwisse handle and dispose of the same for such purposes.
Directors:
Duane Beamer
Lori Howard
Sarah Weber
Officers:
President - Louie Schlosser
Vice-President - John Young
Secretary - Jason Merkley
Treasurer - Susan Long
Members:
Duane & Amy Beamer, Steve & Vicki Caldwell, John & Ann Coffman, Kevin & Joan Chismire,
Dave & Kate Hamilton, Mark & Phyillis Harvey, Lori Howard, Peter & Jayda Johnson, J ohn & Maude Malone, Robert & Ricky McDaniel, Sierra McKenzie, Jason & Katie Merkley, Steven & Kathy Meyer, Randy & CJ Olin, Dick & Jan Osterhof, Bob & Lea Roberts, Shannon & John Robinson, Norm Rooker, Louie & Sue Schlosser, Kristin Schroeder, Steve & Erin Stadelman, Dale & Tammee Tuttle, Andy & Kari Wage, John & Rachel Wimer, Sarah Weber, Shari VanAlsburg, John & Glenda Young
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About Us
![Thanks to our 2012 Sponsors: Flower Motors [] Dodge Rodeo [] Alpine Bank of Ouray & Ridgway [] Chimney Peak Ranch [] Double R L Ranch [] J Bar M Ranch [] Ponderosa Real Estate [] Sleeping Indian Ranch Weber Ranch [] Wolf Cattle Co.You can be a sponsor for 2013 for as little as $00.Contact us for details](/images/40579/40579110211.png)
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2013 Rodeo
- BBQ on Sunday Sept 1st @ Ridgway Town Park at 11a.m.
- CPRA Sanctioned Rodeo starts Sunday Sept. 1st @ 1p.m.
- CPRA Sanctioned Rodeo continues Monday Sept 2nd @ 1p.m
Our Current Rodeo Royalty includes
Page under construction
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2011 Scholarship Winners!
OCRA Scholarships
- What are they?
- How to apply?
Past Recipients
Current Recipiants.
2013 Independence Day Races
- This fun event will be held if sponsorship and community support allow us to attract the racing community. We need your support!
- Contact us to donate, volunteer or participate: (970) 626-3304
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Independence Day Horse Races
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