Entry dates for the 2025 Elks Rodeo Wrangler Kids Stick Horse Races run Monday, March 17-Friday, May 2. Entry forms are available for download at elksrec.com, or pickup at Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group, 570 E. Betteravia Road, Ste. C.

Presenting sponsor Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group invites all children ages 4 and 5 to try some rodeo action by participating in the Wrangler Stick Horse Race in the Rodeo Arena before the start of the PRCA Rodeo performance on all four days of the 2025 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, Thursday, May 29-Sunday, June 1.

Sixty riders will be chosen overall, with 15 competing each day. All contestants will receive a goodie bag and two general admission rodeo tickets (one adult and one child) for the day the child is competing.

Contestants will be given a number that they must wear to gain entry into the arena. All contestants will be allowed one person inside the arena to assist with their ride. There is no charge to enter the race.

To apply, download the application from elksrec.com, and return it to Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group during regular office hours. Call 805-922-2888 for more details.