LOTRA
LANDER OLD TIMERS RODEO ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOTRA MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP: Available Now!
SIGN UP ONLINE FOR THE 2024 / 2025 SEASON
Pay Upfront Online or in Installments
It's time to sign up for your '24 - '25 LOTRA indoor barn membership! Good news---we are able to keep the membership prices the same as they have been for the past several years because we had a successful July 3rd & 4th Pioneer Days Rodeo. The new membership takes effect on November 1, 2024 and is valid through October 31, 2025.
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You will receive a copy of the rules when you join and your membership cards are sent out. Not only did LOTRA have a very successful 130th Pioneer Days Rodeo as our main barn fundraiser, but as a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, we also participated in the Lander Community Foundation’s Challenge for Charities. LOTRA received donations and matching funds to help us make improvements to our barn and program.
If you have been using our barn this past year, you know our indoor arena ground is getting groomed a minimum of 5 times per week with our Black Widow groomer. This has improved all of our riding experiences with better footing and dust control. There are many events being planned in the arena for our members this winter, including 7 Memorial Ropings, 11 new Barrel-Pole-Breakaway Jackpots, 10 cowhorse-type practices with cattle (non-roping), and the Tuesday/Thursday night weekly team/breakaway roping practices.
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Hope to see you at the barn next year for another exciting, fun-filled winter!
'24 - '25 LOTRA-SPONSORED EVENTS!
An amazing lineup of events—there's something for everyone!
As part of your LOTRA membership, we offer a variety of events you can participate in throughout the year.
Our first event to kick off is the LOTRA Barrel-Pole Breakaway Jackpots, scheduled for:
October 5th, October 19th, November 2nd, November 9th, December 7th, January 4th, February 1st, February 15th, March 1st, March 22nd, and April 5th. Contact Nick Comes via email @ nmcomes07@gmail.com, or free free to call 307-349-6450 for more information.
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​Stay tuned for more details on the following scheduled events as part of our '24 - '25 lineup:
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LOTRA/CCSHA Sunday Cattle Practice (10 events)
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LOTRA Memorial High Money and Saddle Roping (11 events)
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Tuesday/Thursday Roping Practices (from November through March)​
For more information and dates for LOTRA-sponsored events, visit our Events Page Calendar.​
CHALLENGE FOR CHARITIES FUNDRAISER
This Year's Challenge for Charities Was a Huge Success!
Thanks to our donors, and everyone else who helped with this fundraising initiative
As a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit organization LOTRA participated in the Lander Community Foundation’s Challenge for Charities fundraiser this year. We received more than $1500 in donations and matching funds to continue our work to host Lander’s annual Pioneer Days Rodeo and support our indoor barn programs. We thank our generous donors and the Lander Community Foundation, who made this possible. We plan to participate again next year, with a goal to double the amount raised in 2025.
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An annual tradition for 130 years in Lander, Wyoming
Experience the thrill and heritage of Western culture at the Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo July 3rd & 4th.
The Pioneer Days Rodeo is a unique blend of competitive spirit and community celebration, showcasing exceptional talent in thrilling competitions. Join us to witness the tradition of rodeo come alive, where each event is a history lesson in Lander's ranching heritage.
ABOUT LOTRA
The Lander Old Timer's Rodeo Association (LOTRA) is a cornerstone of Lander, Wyoming, providing a year-round indoor arena for rodeo enthusiasts and riders. Dedicated to preserving the traditions of rodeo and fostering a deep sense of community, LOTRA offers educational programs, competitions, and events that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of rodeo and a love for riding. As a hub for both young and seasoned riders, LOTRA continues to cultivate skills, friendships, and a passion for horseback riding in Lander and the surrounding communities.
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LOTRA is a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers and funded by annual membership fees, fundraisers such as the Challenge for Charities run by the Lander Community Foundation, donations, sponsorships, and grants from organizations like the LOR Foundation. Funding allows us to pay for barn maintenance, new equipment, and marketing efforts to expand our reach and impact in the community.
LOTRA MEMBERS
LOTRA members represent a diverse set of equine interests but share a common passion for horses and Western tradition. Founded by ropers, our community has evolved to include a variety of horse enthusiasts, including rodeo riders, performance horse competitors, horse trainers, and recreational riders of all ages. At LOTRA families and friends come to train, compete, learn, and enjoy a community of members who have shared interests and a love of horses.
2024 PIONEER DAYS RODEO RECAP!
Thanks for a Great Rodeo — See You Next Year!
The 2024 Pioneer Days Rodeo was one for the books—what an amazing celebration to commemorate 130 years of Western heritage at the world's first paid rodeo in beautiful Lander, Wyoming. A huge thanks to this year's rodeo spectators, LOTRA volunteers, our community's sponsors who make this event possible, and our rodeo contestants who competed at this year's event. This year's rodeo set records, hosting a crowd of 4000+ on July 3rd and more than 5000 on the 4th.
We handed out $10,000 more in prizes this year to our top performers across fourteen adult and three youth events.
Thank you again to all who contributed and participated in this well-loved Lander tradition. We already can't wait for next year!
Nate Shoutis