we regret to inform you that our Skills of the Outfits - West of the Rockies
2025 event has been cancelled
due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. we look forward to seeing you in 2026! Event dates and details below
please mark your calendar for the
Skills of the outfits- West of the Rockies 2026
June 19 - June 21, 2026 in Merritt, BC
We will be back next year with an unprecedented Cowboy Weekend at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds in Merritt BC. Please stay tuned for updates! Here is just a taste of what's in store for next year.
Miles Kingdon Horsemanship Workshop "Hackamore to Bridle; Riding the Bridled Stockhorse to Cattle" - Auditors Welcome!
Herd work and Ranch Roping Classes in the Arena, all day!
Makers Market - Shop world class gear, made right here in Canada!
Cowboy Long-throw Competition, and Kids Dummy Roping Competition!
"Saturday Night at the Skills" -Featuring Cowboy Music so you can dance the night away!
Ranch Horse Pattern Class in the Arena!
Makers Market - Shop world class gear, made right here in Canada!
Awards Ceremony!
An opportunity to bid on a select number of horses. To be eligible for the sale all horses must be entered in our Skills of the Outfits - West of the Rockies 2026 Competition. Buyers will have the opportunity to see the horses at work throughout the weekend, and bid on their choice top choice!