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Draft horses pull a wagon with a large hay bale as spectators watch from bleachers.
Draft horses pull a loaded hay wagon past spectators in outdoor arena stands. Bar U Ranch with their Mascot Parker
Two harnessed horses pull wagon past cones, spectators watch from bleachers. Team of draft horses pulls Chore Horse Competition wagon in fenced rodeo arena.

Chore Horse Competition

Come to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site for the Chore Horse Competition. Today's teamsters will guide their heavy horse teams around skill-testing maneuvers. Keeping horsepower history alive for all to enjoy and be inspired. This year features two competition divisions: novice (for first-time competitors) and professional.

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  • Free Parking

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Season Availability
Sun Sep 13, 2026
Traveller Type
Families & Kids
Skill Level
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Duration
Full day
Accessibility Inclusivity
Wheelchair AccessibleLGBTQS+ Friendly
Paid Or Ticketed
No Ticket Required

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