Equestrian and Animal Events Center
The Cottonwood Equestrian and Animal Events Center has enjoyed immense success from humble beginnings. The facility has recently been voted Best Ground in Arizona, and received rave reviews from outside rodeo organizations. All of which are impressive for a facility that is merely six years old, but the truly remarkable part is that most of the improvements and programs have been completed by a dedicated group of volunteers called the Friends of the Arena.
In 2012, the Cottonwood Equestrian & Animal Events Center hit the ground in a dead gallop working feverishly to construct a new warm-up arena. This improvement would not have been possible without the help of Daria Weir, Camp Verde FFA, Yavapai Apache Sand & Rock, Pierre Mulcare and Mike Jones. The improvements were completed to enable the facility to host large rodeo events with the goal of generating additional economic activity in the Verde Valley.
2012 Spring Barrel Race Saturday’s, starts at 9:30 a.m.
March 10, April 21, May 19, June 23
Dust off those saddles and clean ‘hem ponies for this spring’s Cottonwood Barrel Program. The program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Arena, NBHA, and America West. The program consists of a 5D barrel race. After each date payouts will be rewarded based on an 80/20 split. Cost is $25 to compete for adults, $15 for youth, and seniors, and $5 for pee wee and wrangler. Each date there will be a $10 arena/office fee. For additional information contact Julie Rainwater at 928-925-9133, or Hezekiah Allen at 928-639-3200.
Barrel N Poles Registration Form
2010 Cottonwood Barrel N’ Poles Winners
General Public use is sunrise to sundown
Special Thanks to: Steve and Ginny Rench, Verde Valley Fairgrounds, Yavapai County, Bedrock Materials and the Yavapai Apache Nation