Nancy Chapman
Riders of all ages kicked off the 2026 Boots N' Britches Play Days season June 9 at the 3C Event Complex, continuing a longtime Fallon tradition that introduces youth and families to rodeo competition in a low-pressure environment.
Boots N' Britches is the oldest riding organization in Fallon and is sponsored by Churchill County Parks and Recreation. The program is overseen by Community Activities Director Beth Webb and features six events throughout the summer.
The organization was created to encourage youth participation in horse-related activities and to provide affordable opportunities for families to compete together. Season registration costs $25 per person or $60 per family. Individual classes range from $2 to $4.
Participants earn points throughout the series, which includes two events each month from June through Aug. 19. Riders must attend at least three events to qualify for season-ending awards.
Events featured during the series include breakaway roping, barrel racing, pole bending, figure-eight racing, goat tying, lead-line competition, and goat undecorating for peewee riders younger than 7.
Attire requirements include cowboy boots, while the use of riding helmets is left to parents' discretion.
The Play Days series welcomes competitors from peewee through senior divisions and provides an opportunity to practice rodeo skills in a family-friendly setting without the pressure of larger rodeo competition.
Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. at the main arena before each event. The next Play Days competition is scheduled for June 30.
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