LOTRA
LANDER OLD TIMERS RODEO ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOTRA BARREL RACING PRACTICES
A great opportunity for barrel racers to improve their skills
Starting January 22nd!​
Join community barrel racers for this weekly practice Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm— starting on January 22nd and running through April 30th. Our indoor-barn ground will be worked up by our Black Widow groomer prior to practice. This event is FREE for LOTRA members; non-members pay $30/person per practice.
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Having a designated time for practice allows our LOTRA members who barrel race to have a specific practice time when barrels can be set up and the ground worked deeper for barrel use by our Black Widow. It also prevents disappointment by other barn members who may want to use the entire arena for their own riding.
The barn is getting a lot of use, and we hope our membership can accommodate all uses of our arena!
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Here is the 2025 Barrel Race Practice schedule for the remainder of the year: ​​​
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March 5; March 12; March 19; March 26
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April 2; April 9; April 16; April 23; April 30
This event is organized by Nick Comes, Kylie O'Neal, and Brenda Sims. For more information, contact Nick Comes via email @ nmcomes07@gmail.com or call 307-349-6450.​​
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TEAM ROPING MEMORIAL JACKPOTS
Don't miss this year's Team Roping Memorial Jackpots!
Wrangler numbers will be used
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Here is the schedule for the remainder of the year: ​
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March 8, 2025: Emerson Bodan Memorial High Money Roping
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March 15, 2025: Mike Ruby Sr. Memorial High Money Roping
For more information, contact:
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Tara Peter via email @ taralynnpeter@yahoo.com or call 307-349-5844
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Julie Freese via email @ jafreese60@yahoo.com or call 307-349-1981
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BARREL-POLE BREAKAWAY JACKPOTS
LOTRA Barrel-Pole Breakaway Jackpots are underway!
As part of your LOTRA membership, we offer a variety of events you can participate in throughout the year.
Here is the schedule for the remainder of the year:
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March 1st & March 22nd
Contact Nick Comes via email @ nmcomes07@gmail.com, or free free to call 307-349-6450 for more information.
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Sunday LOTRA/CSSHA Cow Work Practices
Join us Sunday afternoons for LOTRA/CCSHA Cow Work from 1-4pm
As part of your LOTRA membership, we offer a variety of events you can participate in throughout the year.
LOTRA will hold cow work practices twice a month again this winter on Sunday afternoons at the LOTRA barn. If you are a member of LOTRA, there is no cost. Cowboy State Stock Horse Association (CSSHA) members can attend for $30.
This gives riders who don’t rope a chance to play with LOTRA cattle, try out cutting from a herd, work with one steer at a time tracking, boxing or fence work, getting horses used to being around cattle, and practice stopping and turning using a Cowtrac flag. Join us for this low-pressure learning event where you can improve your skills and have some Sunday fun.
For more info, contact Lee & Nancy Williams (lnwilliams14@yahoo.com / 307-760-5101) or Paula McCormick (paulamccg@gmail.com / 307-851-1126)
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LOTRA/CSSHA Sunday 1-4 pm cattle practices for the remainder of the year:
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March 9 & 23
For more information and dates for LOTRA-sponsored events, visit our Events Page Calendar.​
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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.
LOTRA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the Lander Old Timers Rodeo Association (LOTRA) offers more than just a barn membership; it's an invitation to be part of a community deeply rooted in the rich traditions of horsemanship and rodeo. As a member, you gain year-round access to our indoor barn, designed to support both your passion and development in horsemanship. Whether you enjoy roping, recreational riding, training, cow horse, reining, or ranch versatility, you will appreciate the membership benefits. Your membership includes a one-year subscription to The WRANGLER Horse and Rodeo News magazine.
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Joining LOTRA
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Click here to download the Membership Application. Please fill out the application, and mail your check to: Lander Old Timers Rodeo Association @ P.O. Box 632, Lander, WY, 82520.
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Click on the JOIN LOTRA TODAY link below to sign up online.
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.
LOTRA Wins Lander Chamber of Commerce Anchor Award
2025 Anchor Award Winner!
LOTRA is so proud to be the winner of the Anchor Award at the Lander Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Luncheon. The criteria to be an Anchor Award Winner is for the organization or business to "survive the challenges of time." LOTRA has run Lander's iconic Pioneer Days Rodeo for 45 years for the community, and will be putting on the 131st Pioneer Days Rodeo again this July 3 & 4. The organization also owns our 36,000 sq. ft. indoor arena, which is open to members all year. LOTRA supports a full schedule of equine events, including ropings, barrel races, obstacle and cow work practices and more every winter.
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Congratulations to our members and board members and our sponsors, who support us all year round.
Nate Shoutis