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
Niehart Farm, 5 miles west of town
See and learn about buffalo at a real buffalo farm. Purchase buffalo steaks, roasts and burgers. Must call ahead.
Phone: 712-582-3200
Lake of Three Fires State Park, 2303 State Hwy 49
One of southwest Iowa's most scenic parks with eight miles of marked horseback riding trails, lake, cabins, 140 campsites, shelters and lodge.
Phone: 712-523-2700
Reservations: 1-877-IAPARKS
Email: three_fires@dnr.state.ia.us
Camp Aldersgate, 2910 Aldersgate Drive
Nature Trail throughout 112 acres of timber, horse area on 75 acres. Church Camp and Retreat facilities. Public welcome to tour or hike. Horse pasture available by arrangement.
Phone: 888-826-8121
Web site: http://www.aldersgateiowa.org
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.
Acorn Feed & Supply, 329 16th Avenue
Won "Best of the Road" award from Rand McNally. Saturday for the past 20 years, visitors have been treated to "down-to-earth hospitality" while listening and dancing to country, blue grass and western music. Bring your instrument and join the jam session or just pull up a bale of hay to enjoy the music.
Phone: 712-325-9282
K&B Saddlery, 11003 192nd St. & 18818 State Hwy 370
Custom saddles, tack and equipment.
Phone: 712-366-1026 & 712-366-1026
Carsten's 1880's Farmstead, I-80 Exit 34 at Shelby
Living history exhibit on 80-acre working farm. Features machinery, tools and primitives. Family home complete with furnishings. Annual Carsten's Farm Days is held weekend after Labor Day.
Phone: 712-544-2404
Web site: http://www.thefarmstead.org