Trails and camping
See the countryside like no one else. Enjoy tremendous views on equestrian trails winding along wind swept ridges down into gorges and valleys. Equestrian campgrounds and interpretive trails are available at some locations.
Rodeos
You won't want to miss the excitement of our PRCA Rodeos! Sidney is home to the largest and oldest Rodeo in Iowa and Carson's Rodeo has been voted "Best Small Rodeo" of the year, seven years in a row.
Cowboy Gear
Need your saddle or chaps repaired? Visit some of the locals for quality service.
Waubonsie State Park, Seven miles southwest of Sidney, Hwys. 2 & L48
Eight miles of equestrian trails in the fascinating Loess Hills. This loess landform can only be found along the Missouri River in Iowa and in the Yellow River Valley of China. The Iowa trails are tree lined and consist of steep hills and some flatland.
The Equestrian Campground is spacious with corrals in the center and hitching posts provided at all 20 camping sites. Water and restrooms available.
Phone: 712-382-2786 or 712-382-9860
E-mail: waubonsie@dnr.state.ia.us
Driever Riding Stables
Guided Trail Rides, lease horses to groups. Horse-drawn carriage, sleigh rides and Hayrack rides.
Phone: 712-374-2587
Sidney Championship Rodeo - The largest and oldest rodeo in Iowa, the community of Sidney welcomes 38,000 visitors each year ranking in the top 12 percent of the 800 rodeos approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
PRCA Saddlebronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Team Roping, and Mutton Bustin' for the kids, brings out the cowboy in everyone. Kick up your heels with dancing afterwards at the Friday and Saturday concerts.
Phone: 712-374-2695
Web site: http://www.sidneyrodeo.us
Steve's Saddle & Repair - Saddles, TACK repair work, Chaps & rodeo gear.
Phone: 712-824-7544.
Web site: http://showcase.netins.net/web/stevesaddle
Keg Creek Boot & Saddle Repair, 411 Sharp Street
Phone: 712-527-5436
Copper Horse Ranch - Horses bought and sold, Riding, Re-schooling, Training, Boarding. Lessons in Horsemanship, Western and English Riding, Horse Camps by age groups. Hayrack Rides, themed parties, horse and pony rides, cowboy games, Barbeques and hog roasts, music and dancing. Mini-rodeos, roping, horseback target shooting. Phone: 712-622-8305 or 712-435-9430 Web site: http://www.copperhorseranch.com
Community Rodeo
Voted PRCA's best small rodeo of the year, seven years in a row. First weekend in August. Rodeo competition, stick horse races for kids, Street Dance, and Rodeo Parade.
Phone: 712-484-2259.
E-Mail: info@carsonrodeo.com
Shady Lane Ranch
300 acres of wooded trails for horseback riding and hayrack rides. Call for fees/hours.
Phone: 712-323-1932.
Arrowhead Park, Equestrian Trails I 80, Exit 23 on l55
Phone: 712-485-2295
Web site: http://www.pottcoconservation.com
Bull riding and barrel racing bring a rowdy crowd at the Harrison County Fair. Followed by fireworks the grandstands fill up for this great show. In 2007 there were 31 bull-riding contestants. The fair takes place July 22-July 27, 2008. The bull riding is on Friday evening starting at 7 p.m.
Phone: 712-642-2553
Rodeo Days Third Weekend in July. Friday and Saturday nights with a parade Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. Web site: http://www.woodbinesaddleclub.com/index.html
Come to the Rodeo Grounds for the basic nine-event rodeo in this local community. There's bull riding, roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and fireworks to boot.
Fourth of July Weekend
Phone: 712-431-6731
Southwood Conservation Area, Equestrian Trails, One mile southwest of Smithland 3402 330th St.
Web site: http://www.woodburyparks.com
Phone: 712-889-2215 or 712-258-0838
Stone State Park, Equestrian Trails I-29, Exit 151, four miles north on Hwy. 12
Phone: 712-255-4698
E-Mail: stone@dnr.state.ia.us
Hillview Recreation Area, Equestrian Trails
Phone: 712-947-4270
Web site: http://www.plymouthcountyparks.com