Louisiana Rodeo Associations

Rodeo enthusiasts in Louisiana can benefit by joining an association for the sport. This will put them contact with one another and help riders in find events to attend. Rodeo associations in Louisiana cater to both young and old riders, with some organizations focusing exclusively on certain demographics, and those who wish to compete in specific rodeo events, such as barrel racing.

  1. Louisiana High School Rodeo Association

    • The Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (LHSRA) caters to both junior high and high school students who would like to learn about rodeo and take part in rodeo events. It accepts members throughout the year. Students can apply via forms on the association's website.

      The association organizes events a few times a month on average, as suggested by the schedule on its website. Events take place in Louisiana towns such as Sulphur, Eunice, Lafayette and Ruston. The LHSRA has detailed ground rules that apply to its events. It elects judges and other official personnel each year to judge rodeo meetings in which members take part. The association also offers scholarships and insurance for its members.

      Louisiana High School Rodeo Association

      7400 Bill Corbello Road

      Iowa, LA 70647-3432

      337-582-1999

      lhsra.info/index.asp

    Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association

    • The Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association (LSGRA) is a recently formed rodeo association catering toward gay individuals with an interest in rodeo. The LSGRA has its base in New Orleans, and as of fall 2010 was aiming to organize its first rodeo event in the coming year. Membership in the LSGRA is $25 per year, or $15 for non-voting members. Alternatively, companies can join at a cost of $150 per year for a corporate membership, as noted on the LSGRA website.

      In addition to organizing rodeo events, the LSGRA has plans to take part in fundraising activities for local charities, such as the NO/AIDS task force and the Ronald McDonald House. Such activities include beer busts and the selling of LSGRA T-shirts.

      Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association

      2401 Burgundy, Box 1

      New Orleans, LA 70117

      info@lsgra.org

      lsgra.com

    West Louisiana Barrel Racers Association

    • West Louisiana Barrel Racers Association (otherwise known as the WLBRA) is specifically for riders interested in barrel racing. This is a sport in which contestants try to be the fastest to ride around a set of barrels. Membership focuses on the Northwest Louisiana area, in parishes such as Bienville, Webster and Red River. The WLBRA attends events such as those in Keithville and Minden, which, according to the "Hoofbeat Express" magazine, feature some 100 riders and offer opportunities for kids to race in separate events from the adults.

      wlbra2010@gmail.com