by saddleclub | Aug 1, 2026 | Barrel Racing, Oakdale Rodeo, Rodeo
Before the Arena, Before the Applause Most people think a barrel race begins when the announcer calls your name and your horse charges into the arena. The truth is, the ride starts months before you ever hear your name echo across the loudspeaker. It begins in the...
by saddleclub | Jul 20, 2026 | Oakdale Rodeo, Rodeo
Looking Back at the Tradition That Built a Community When I was a kid, I thought the Oakdale Rodeo was all about the cowboys. I couldn’t wait to watch the bull riders, cheer for the barrel racers, or see who could stay aboard a bucking bronc for eight seconds. I...
