Rodeo in Amish Country

On Monday nights there is a rodeo of sorts held in the heart of Amish Country – practically right outside my backdoor. Of course I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a trip to the Hillbrook Rodeo!

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Tucked away in farm country this rodeo is open to riders of all ages – boasting barrel racing, pole bending, team penning, and various other speed sports. (For the non-horse enthusiast, it basically had cows and horses that like to run really really fast).

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

The team penning was pretty fun to watch, with the object being that three riders need to pick out three cows (all containing the same number on their sides) and separate them from their herd, putting them into a different pen. The Amish gals made it look easy – even while riding in a dress!

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the little girls I met at the rodeo offered to lend me her pony so I could give team penning a try too.

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Very tempting, considering that her miniature horse was JUST MY SIZE, but I had to take a pass this time.

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

After all, being a spectator was turning about to be way too much fun anyway.

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

The sights, sounds, and smells of the rodeo were grand, and you can bet I’ll be returning again this summer!

Now let’s giddy-up and ride! Ammo the Dachshund

2 thoughts on “Rodeo in Amish Country

  1. Looks like you had fun just being there, and love your new little friend and her pony!!!!

  2. Oh wow sooo cool I live 10 minutes from there and didn’t even know about it…..Thanks Ammo we will have to go check it out sometime!!

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