Modern West Rodeo Challenge

06/03/2025

We would like to say thank you to everyone of the photographers that captured so many amazing photos!

Western Soul Photography
Copper Spur Photography / TK Productions

Visit their pages and websites to view their galleries and make sure to support them and purchase your pictures!

06/01/2025

🎉 RESULTS ARE IN! 🎉

What an unforgettable night at the Modern West Rodeo Challenge in Gilbert, Arizona!
A huge congratulations to all of our event champions — your grit, talent, and determination lit up the arena and gave fans a show to remember! 🏆🐎

We’d like to give a special thank you to our primary livestock contractor and rodeo producer, Jacob Kelly, for bringing the action to life and delivering a top-notch rodeo experience.

To our dedicated fans, hardworking volunteers, and incredible stock contractors — this event wouldn’t have been possible without you. Thank you for making the inaugural Modern West Rodeo Challenge a true success.

👏 Until next time — Let’s Rodeo, Arizona! 🤠

06/01/2025

THANK YOU, RODEO FANS! 🇺🇸🐴

The inaugural Modern West Rodeo Challenge at John Volken Academy – Welcome Home Ranch in Gilbert, AZ was a night to remember! From thrilling rodeo action to cherished family memories, we celebrated a tradition that will live on for years to come.

We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you—our incredible fans, volunteers, stock contractors, and most importantly, the dedicated team at John Volken Academy Ranch. Your support made this event unforgettable.

Stay tuned—the Modern West Rodeo Challenge may be headed to a town near you next year. Until then…
Thank you, and let’s keep the rodeo spirit alive!

06/01/2025

06/01/2025

PACKED CROWD ON SATURDAY NIGHT! if your not here well you should be!

05/31/2025

📣 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! 🐂🌵

Join us for the Modern West Rodeo Challenge — the action kicks off at 7:00PM sharp under the covered arena at Welcome Home Ranch in Gilbert, AZ!

🎟 Gates open at 5:00PM
🎫 Tickets still available online at Eventbrite.com or at the gate (cash only)

Grab your boots, bring the family, and get ready for a night of unforgettable rodeo action!

🔥 See you all here soon… and let’s rodeo, Gilbert! 🤠

05/31/2025

The arena is set! Modern West Rodeo Challenge today at Welcome Home Ranch!

05/30/2025

🚨 1 DAY AWAY! 🚨

The Modern West Rodeo Challenge is almost here — and you don’t want to miss it! Join us tomorrow at the beautiful Welcome Home Ranch in Gilbert, AZ for an unforgettable day of rodeo action and family fun.

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW at the link below to secure your spot at this inaugural rodeo event!
💵 Cash-only tickets will also be available at the gate.

🐑 Youth Rodeo kicks off at 11:00 AM sharp!
🤠 Main rodeo performance begins at 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates open at 5:00 PM

Let’s rodeo, Gilbert! 🔔 It’s time to ride!



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modern-west-rodeo-challenge-tickets-1281467396479?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/29/2025

🎟️ ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY! 🎟️

The Modern West Rodeo Challenge is almost here — and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this inaugural rodeo event to the stunning covered arena at John Volken Academy – Welcome Home Ranch in Gilbert, AZ!

We’re proud to not only produce a thrilling, family-friendly rodeo, but to also support the incredible mission of changing lives on this ranch through the John Volken Academy program. This event is about more than rodeo — it’s about community, purpose, and unforgettable moments.

🎯 We’re anticipating a SELL OUT crowd of passionate rodeo fans, and we invite YOU to be a part of this incredible night!

📍Parking: $10 Cash Only
📍 Gates open: 5:00PM
🐂 Rodeo kicks off: 7:00PM sharp
🎟️ Tickets available now at Eventbrite.com or cash only at the gate.

Arrive early, take it all in, and let’s RODEO, GILBERT!
🔥 It’s time to ride! 🔥

05/29/2025

🌾 A HUGE THANK YOU to Matt’s Hay Barn! 🌾

We’re incredibly grateful to Matt’s Hay Barn for generously donating premium alfalfa hay to feed the animal athletes of the Modern West Rodeo Challenge in Gilbert, AZ!

Their support helps keep our livestock strong, healthy, and rodeo-ready. 💪🐂🐎

📦 Livestock contractors and their animals are starting to arrive at the arena today — the excitement is building!
Be sure to contact Matt’s Hay Barn for all your livestock feed needs — top quality, reliable service, and proud supporters of rodeo tradition.

🔥 It’s time to ride! 🔥

05/29/2025

🎟 50/50 RAFFLE AT THE MODERN WEST RODEO CHALLENGE 🎟

Don’t miss your chance to win big while giving back! The 50/50 Raffle is happening during the Modern West Rodeo Challenge — and you could be the lucky winner!

💰 Bring cash to purchase your raffle tickets at the event!
🎯 Half the pot goes to the winner — the other half supports the amazing mission of John Volken Academy – Welcome Home Ranch.

Every ticket helps change lives.
🎉 Get in on the action. Support a great cause. And maybe walk away with a pocket full of cash.

🔥 It’s time to ride! 🔥

05/27/2025

Banners are up in front of John Volken Academy - Welcome Home Ranch! Don’t miss the excitement of the Modern West Rodeo Challenge !