Upper Valley Jr. Rodeo Assn. UVJRA IDAHO

We’re excited to announce that we’ve secured a venue and officially set our 2026 Rodeo Dates.

All rodeos will be held at the Rigby Fairgrounds📍

We can’t wait to see you there! 🤠

 You can y enter multiple times on multiple horses. Come practice and have fun.

We got a new program and here is the link to go and purchase your 2026 Memberships. Thank You and we can't wait for the season to start.
You will need to create an Account
and find the membership your looking for (individual or Family) please list all names the membership is for.
If you cannot find it you can search it on the events page (2026 Upper Valley Junior Rodeo Membership).

saddlebook.com

🤠 Rodeo Families! We are excited to announce our rodeo dates for the year!

Memberships will need to be paid by Aug 1.

This year we are requiring sponsorships. These contributions help tremendously with the cost of production and prizes for our kids.

Minimum sponsor requirement:
• $50 per individual
• $100 per family

✨ There will also be higher tiers available for banner sponsors and saddle sponsors.

📍 All rodeos will be held at the Rigby Fairgrounds.

We will be posting more membership and sponsor information soon, along with the required forms.

We still need a few more volunteers to help at this watch party tomorrow night

Rodeo Contestants!

We have an exciting opportunity to represent our association and help raise donations! The Idaho Falls War Bonnet Roundup has invited 8–10 of our contestants to volunteer at their NFR SHORT ROUND Watch Party.

📆 Saturday, December 13, 2026
⏰ 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
💼 Duties: Bussing tables + refilling drinks

We are looking for volunteers in the 14–18 age group and the older contestants from 10–13 who are eager to help out and show support.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please comment, message us, or text KaLee Elkington at 208-313-4971.

Thank you for helping us represent the association with pride! 🤠✨

We still need 6-8 volunteers for the NFR Watch Party on Dec 13

Rodeo Contestants!

We have an exciting opportunity to represent our association and help raise donations! The Idaho Falls War Bonnet Roundup has invited 8–10 of our contestants to volunteer at their NFR SHORT ROUND Watch Party.

📆 Saturday, December 13, 2026
⏰ 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
💼 Duties: Bussing tables + refilling drinks

We are looking for volunteers in the 14–18 age group and the older contestants from 10–13 who are eager to help out and show support.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please comment, message us, or text KaLee Elkington at 208-313-4971.

Thank you for helping us represent the association with pride! 🤠✨

The Heart of a Cowboy

Some kids ride because it’s fun.
Some kids ride because it comes easy.
But every once in a while, you meet a kid who rides because his heart was born cowboy.

Jackson is that kid.

Despite physical challenges that would make most people step back, Jackson stepped forward—right into the arena, reins in hand and grit in his teeth. He didn’t just show up… he chose to barrel race and goat tie, with our 14-18 girls And he did it with a smile, a determined spark, and a courage that reminded all of us what this sport is really about.

Cowboy heart isn’t measured in seconds on the clock.
It’s measured in bravery, in try, in getting back up, and in chasing a dream even when the trail is rough.

And when Jackson finished his events?
He didn’t head for the bleachers or to go hang out with his friends he headed straight to the secretary’s office. He was always the first one there, ready to run errands, lend a hand, and help with anything that needed done. He made endless trips from the secretary’s office to the announcer stand. That kind of service, that willingness to pitch in even after giving his all in the arena, shows a heart as strong as any champion’s.

Jackson proved this year that ability isn’t what makes a cowboy—heart is.
He taught us that strength comes in many forms, that courage can look like a little boy climbing onto a big horse, and that the arena has room for every rider willing to give their whole heart.

We are proud of Jackson—his determination, his kindness, his grit, and the example he set for all of us. He didn’t just compete…
he inspired.

This guy! Jackson Simmons is the true rockstar of our association 💝 he is an awesome example or why rodeo is good for kids. Jackson is this years Heart of the Cowboy award as he is such a good person inside and out. Always willing to help out and lend a hand to others and did a great job in his events this year as well! Thank you so much Jackson!