Warriors and Rodeo Navajo Nation Team Roping Clinic 2024

Warriors and Rodeo is honored to provide our third annual team roping clinic at the Navajo Fairgrounds in Window Rock, Arizona

NEW DATES COMING – RESCHEDULE due to logistics outside of our control

Please apply for this clinic right away so we can process your information. We’ll notify you of the new date and verify the date and location are going to work for you. This will also get you in our system so we can contact you with other events coming up this summer.

The Navajo Nation has an incredible history of service to our joined nations; the Navajo Code Talkers being some of the most famous. Our Navajo brothers and sisters in arms serve in all branches of the military with honor and distinction. Many continue to serve in other capacities in their families, communities, and nation.

Service to our nations runs in our blood and doesn’t stop when the contract is fulfilled.

Sheri Smith – Navy Veteran. President of Warriors and Rodeo.

This year, we welcome the addition of our Native American Law Enforcement Officers, EMS, and Firefighters to the clinic to join us in this incredible event.

Our law enforcement officers, EMS, and firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our citizens. Running into the fire, towards the gunfire, and working tirelessly to help those in a medical emergency – first responders are willing to be on the front lines of daily life in America. It is our honor to invite them to attend our clinic as a sign of our appreciation for their sacrifices to our citizens.

Not only are we inviting Native American first responders, but this year we are also opening the clinic to all Native American Tribes. Warriors and Rodeo President Sheri Smith and our W.A.R. Navajo Clinic Director, Omar Benally, welcome all tribes to this special event.

Tribes that are represented at the event will be able to display their tribal flag in the opening ceremonies to show unity in the common bonds of service to country.

Let me tell you about this event!

  • May 4th & 5th, 2024 RESCHEDULED TO LATER 2024 DUE TO LOGISTICAL ISSUES OUTSIDE OF OUR CONTROL.
    • Saturday – Clinic
    • Sunday – Instruction & Jackpot Roping (not open to public competing)
  • Team Roping Clinic for beginners or advanced. There will be groundwork for those without a horse.
  • We host this event through our Navajo Nation Brothers and Sisters and this year we want to invite all tribes to attend. Please apply via our form below. Verification of service and a CIB are required.
  • Veterans, Active Duty, Retired – Military (requirements are on the form)
  • Law Enforcement, EMS, Firefighters – First Responders (requirements are on the form)
  • This year, our clinicians will be Erich Rogers, Aaron Tsinigine, and Derrick Begay. This can change depending on their roping schedule.
  • There is no charge to those who are attending the clinic. We are able to provide this clinic due to large and small donations from individuals and companies across the nation. Our current needs are donations for buckles, the stock, facilities, motels, food, prizes, and more. Scroll down for information on donations.

This event is on May 4th & 5th at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, Arizona, and will include coffee and snacks, opening ceremonies, clinic instruction, lunch, followed by more instruction, and awarding a W.A.R. buckle to one clinic attendee. Sunday activities include a short session of instruction by Warriors and Rodeo, a round table, jackpot roping with buckles and prizes, and closing ceremonies.

Lodging is available at motels in Gallup, NM. Horse stables are free and available at the fairgrounds but will have to be reserved in advance.

The first cut-off date for applications is March 1st, 2024. After they are processed we will announce if there are more spots available. If so, we will open applications for a limited time.

Previous year’s clinic attendees are asked to volunteer this year. All former attendees who volunteer on Saturday are allowed to enter the jackpot on Sunday! It will be a great time!

First Step:

  • Click here if you have not joined Warriors and Rodeo previously. This form must be filled out to be approved to attend the clinic.

Second Step:

Click here if you would like to volunteer for the clinic.

Donations are needed and appreciated. You can donate via Paypal or check. Make it out to Warriors and Rodeo. Address – 327 CR 114A, Noble, Missouri 65715 or donate to war@warriorsandrodeo.org on Paypal.

https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov

Thank you Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for your donation of this incredible meal in 2022, 2023, & 2024!

3900 East Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301 Telephone: +1 (505) 722-2333

Phil Bigthumb Custom Leather

Prizes for the Jackpot 2022, 2023, and 2024

Articles and Blog Posts

The Team Roping Journal

Warrior Nation: Erich Rogers, Derrick Begay and Aaron Tsinigine Host WAR Team Roping Clinic

Contact Sheri Smith, President of Warriors and Rodeo, to find out more on how you can donate for this incredible event. war@warriorsandrodeo.org or call 417-342-5842