Special Events
Our goal for the River Valley Horsecamp is to provide a quality camping experience for you and your horse. For some, that means peace and quiet. For others, that includes organized events and the potential for a large gathering of horsemen, horsewomen, and horses.
This Special Events page will highlight an organized event open to anyone who would care to participate.
We hope to provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy, either quiet or a busy day of activities. You make the choice.
We want Happy Campers and Happy Horses!
ALL SEASON long: Every Thursday starting at 5:00 PM you may practice roping, sorting, etc. in the main arena. Come on down and play with the cattle for two hours for only $20.
April 20th thru 22nd: First of the Ranch Horse Show series. Jackpot roping, Extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, and more.
April 21st: Dr. Bill from the Keosauqua Vet Clinic will be providing Vaccinations, Coggins test, etc. at reduced prices on the 21st. Also, farrier Charlie Terrell will be there on the 21st for your convenience. Bring your horse and questions and Charlie will help you out.
April 21st & 22nd: ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Assoc.) Competitive Trail Challenge. Two day ride Saddle Series.
April 28th & 29th: Special Riding Clinic....details later.
May 12th & 13th: Mother’s Day Trail Ride and Poker Run.
May 18th thru 20th: Second of the Ranch Horse Show series. Jackpot roping, Extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, and more.
May 26th & 27th: Colt Starting Clinic......details later.
June 1st thru 3rd: 5th Annual Cowboy Fun Colt Starting Competition. 1st prize of $2,000 cash. Peoples Choice Award, dance, food concessions, and much much more!
June 8th thru 10th: Pony Express Riders of Iowa. Includes trail ride, dance, kids fun show, mutton bustin’, poker run, food, Cowboy Bob comedy and more. All to benefit Camp Sunnyside.
June 15 thru 17th: Third of the Ranch Horse Show series. Jackpot roping, Extreme trail course competition, dance food concessions, etc.
July 13th thru 15th: Saddle Up for St. Jude. Includes trail rides, auction, dance, poker run, food, and much more.....and it is all for a good cause!
July 20th thru 22nd - This is “Western Heritage” weekend and the fourth of the Ranch Horse Show series. Jackpot roping, Extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, and the popular Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cook-off.
July 21st & 22nd: Cowboy Mounted Shooting event.
Aug. 17th thru 19th: Fifth of the Ranch Horse Show series. Jackpot roping, Extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, etc.
Aug. 17th thru 19th: In conjunction with the above Ranch Horse Show we will also be having the All Around Horse Championship which includes Conformation, Barrels, Breakaway Roping, Ranch Cutting, Ranch Western Pleasure, & Ranch Riding. First place is $1,000.00!
Aug. 18th & 19th: ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Assoc.) Competitive Trail Challenge.
Sept. 5th thru 8th: Tri State Rodeo and Miss Rodeo Iowa Pageant at Ft. Madison. River Valley is a quiet camping location only 25 miles away.
Sept. 14th thru 16th: Mule Festival at Kahoka, Missouri. Camp at quiet River Valley and take in this great event that is just across the state line.
Sept. 21st thru 23rd: Sixth of the Ranch Horse Show series. Jackpot roping, Extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, etc.
Oct. 5th thru 7th: BFMFR (Bentler Family Memorial Fall Ride). Dance, trail ride, food, and more. An annual event you don’t want to miss!
Oct. 19th thru 21st: The finals of the Ranch Horse Show series. Don’t miss this final competition and awards.
Oct. 20th & 21st: ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Assoc.) Competitive Trail Challenge.
Oct. 26th thru 28th: The Spooky Halloween Weekend....trail ride, band, contests, and much more fun. Don’t miss this last event of the season!
A Special "Thank You" to our Sponsers
Dr. Bill Helling D.V.M.
The Original Gooseneck Easy Coupler
T. O. Haas Tire
Action Trailer Sales
Denly Ag Service
Wally’s Plumbing & Heating
Shiloh Outfitters
Wagon Rides Available all Summer Long
Horse drawn wagon rides in the unique wagon shown below are available. Call Jim at 319.750.2990 to schedule a ride for your group to a local restaurant or other local destination of your choice.
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