🐎 My First Time Ever Joining a Rodeo Event

Created by Tod Fox 🦊🐾
May 8
3 min read

Updated: May 9

Huwa Cattle

5415 County Road 89, Roggen, CO 80652

Today was a big day for me my first rodeo event and my first time ever riding a horse. I’ve never been on a horse in my life, but today I finally did it. I thought it would be hard, but once I got on and started learning, it felt more natural than I expected. Kind of like when I first learned how to drive a real vehicle scary at first, but then it starts to make sense.

I’m honestly impressed with myself. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it this much, but I did. The horse was calm, patient, and powerful. I felt connected to the moment. It made me want to keep learning, keep practicing, and keep showing up.

The arena, the people, the horses everything felt new but welcoming. I’m glad I tried it.

I had very much fun. The most I like it's the horse. Still wanting continuing learning. I could use some advices about horses either you're cowgirl or cowboy feel free share me.

⭐ What Stood Out to Me

- The horse was gentle and steady

- The instructors were patient

- The arena felt safe and organized

- Everyone had a cowboy or cowgirl vibe

- I learned more in one day than I expected

It made me want to come back again.

🫶 To Anyone Who Has Been to a Rodeo (Men or Women)

I’m sharing this the same way I would talk to someone in person.

If you’ve been here before or you’re new like me:

- What do you recommend I try next time besides just saying hi or waving?

- What helped you feel confident when you were learning?

- How do you ask for help when you’re shy or unsure ?

And something I’m still learning:

- Can men and women be friends in a safe, respectful way during or after events like this?

📱 Asking for Instagram Help

Sometimes we all need temporary help with Instagram not all the time, just when we are trying to grow our page for a good cause.

If someone is with me during the day, how can I ask Instagram help from friends , appropriate way?

I want to learn how to ask without making anyone feel pressured.

If someone isn’t a social media person, can friends still help each other in other ways?

💬 Easy Questions You Can Answer by Text

You can text me at 720‑461‑5891.

These questions are simple and easy to reply to:

- Have you ever been to a rodeo?

- What should I try next time I talk ?

- What helped you when you first learned to ride ?

- How do you ask friends for small help without feeling pressured ?

- Are you on Instagram ?

📝 Why I Ask for Texts Instead of Comments

Because of my learning disabilities and memory challenges, texting is easier for me than reading long comment sections. Text messages is my communication accomodation:

- stay focused

- not lose track of conversations

- remember who I’m talking to

- respond clearly

It’s not about privacy it’s about communication that accommodated me.

🤠 Looking Forward to Coming Back

I definitely want to return to Huwa Cattle. I’m trying to be social, engaged, and connected with others who enjoy rodeo life.

If you’ve been to a rodeo, I’d love to hear from you.

Feel free to contact me directly.

What should I try next time I come back?