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Las Vegas High School Rodeo Experience

Open to the Public

Free Admission & Parking

March 6th – 8th, 2026

Saturday 9 am

Sunday 8 am

Place:

Priefert Pavilion

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center

South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183

Two children gaze at the iconic cowboy statute in the Lobby of the South Point Arena, Priefert Pavilion and Equestrian Center.

Iconic cowboy statute in the Lobby of the South Point Arena, Priefert Pavilion and Equestrian Center

Warm-up corral at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Warm-up corral at Priefert Pavilion.

In pole-bending event, horse and rider maneuver between poles in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-Bending

On Saturday morning…

In goat tie-down event, young cowboy races toward the goat at Priefert Pavilionas seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…I went to the Las Vegas Senior & Junior High School rodeo…

In pole-bending event, horse and rider knock down poles in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-Bending

…in Priefert Pavilion.

In pole-bending event, rider struggles with horse in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-Bending

Priefert Pavilion is a part of the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center complex…

In goat tie-down event, rider prepares to hit the ground in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

…housed in the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa.

In goat tie-down event, horse and rider maneuver shoot out of the gate at the beginning of their time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

Las Vegas Junior & Senior High Schools were hosting…

In goat tie-down event, horse in full gallop in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

…the Nevada State High School Rodeo Association (NSHSRA) sanctioned event.

as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-Bending

Las Vegas Rodeo Team is one of fifteen participating high school systems across Nevada…

as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-Bending

…and this rodeo was a very busy event…

In pole-bending event, closeup of as horse and rider maneuver between poles in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-bending

…with forty-one entrants in the girls’ pole-bending competition alone.

In goat tie-down event, mini cowboy ties goat's legs in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie Down

Priefert Pavilion is a huge space with two voluminous arenas running parallel to each other…

In goat tie-down event, rider prepares to dismount in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

…and separated between the two arenas by bleacher seating…

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

In goat tie-down event, rider stands after tying goat in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

…facing each arena.

In goat tie-down event, horse and rider spring from the gate at full tilt in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

…and, unfortunately, for me…

In goat tie-down event, rider runs beside the horse the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…each arena had something going on at all times…

In goat tie-down event, at full gallop, rider begins to dismount in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Goat Tie-Down

…and was difficult to track all the events and contestants…

In goat tie-down event, rider runs tracking goat in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…so I have had to compromise…

In goat tie-down event, cowboy prepares to dismount from galloping horse in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…by showing you some of the wonderful highlights of the rodeo…

In goat tie-down event, horse and rider gallop out of the gate in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…without attempting to give a complete photo rendition of the event.

In pole-bending event, young cowgirl concentrates around pole in the time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Pole-Bending

Needless to say, it was a very family friendly event…

In goat tie-down event, rider with lasso in mouth prepares to dismount galloping horse in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…as children of all ages were in attendance…

In goat tie-down event, young cowboy struggles tying goat in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…not just those participating…

In pole-bending event, powerful rider runs at goat in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

There is no attempt on my part to display more than a few dozen images…

In pole-bending event, rider runs full tilt toward goat in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

…that were highlights of the rodeo…

In goat tie-down event, cowboy prepares galloping dismount as he spies goat in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

In goat tie-down event, cowboy tracks goat as official watches in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

In goat tie-down event, cowboy leaps dismounting horse in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie-Down

In goat tie-down event, cowboy ties goat's legs in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Goat Tie Down

In steer wrestling event, cowboy misses steer falling to ground in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Steer Wrestling

In breakaway event, cowboy swings lasso as he tracks steer in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In breakaway event, cowgirl swings lasso following steer in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Breakaway

In breakaway event, cowboy tosses lasso at steer in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In breakaway event, cowgirl swings lasso tracking steer in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Girl’s Breakaway

In boy's breakaway event, cowboy ties steer's leg fast finish as people look on as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In boy's breakaway event, cowboy ties steer's legs in fast finish as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In boy's breakaway event, cowboy is disappointed having missed the steer as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In boy's breakaway event, cowboy lassos steer while dangling from horse as as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In boy's breakaway event, cowboy ties steer's leg in finish as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In boy's breakaway event, cowboy dogs steer as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Boy’s Breakaway

In team roping event, riders and steer race from the gate in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

In team roping event, two cowgirls admit defeat in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

In team roping event, two cowboys have lost the bull in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

In team roping event, a cowgirl has lassoed the bull but her partner is still winding his lasso in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

In team roping event, the steer is lassoed but his partner can't lasso the bull's hindlegs in time trials at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

In team roping event, two young riders are perplexed with a stationary bull at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

In team roping event, two cowboys trap bull in the confusion at Priefert Pavilion as seen in high school rodeos: Alamo; Battle Mountain; Boulder City; Pahrump; Pahrump Valley; Elko; Eureka; Fallon; Fernley; Humboldt; Moapa Valley; Spanish Springs; Washoe; Wells; White Pine; NSHSRA; Priefert Pavilion; & South Point.

Team Roping

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