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10/28/2026

It’s almost Halloween! Which costume are you wearing on Saturday?

10/25/2026

10/24/2026

Alaska FFA Association
Oklahoma FFA Association

10/19/2026

Alaska….

10/18/2026

Halloween plans? Tibbets Arena has barrels to turn and best-dressed prizes to win! 🎃

Their Halloween Barrel Race is Saturday, October 31, with Youth & Open classes and $100 added to the Open!

Exhibitions: 10 AM–12 PM
Race starts: 1 PM

Entry fees:
• Open: $40
• Youth: $30
• Arena fee: $10
• Exhibitions: $5

Get those costumes ready—special prizes for best dressed in both Youth & Open!

Tibbets Arena
20780 S Indian Meridian Rd
Pauls Valley, OK

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10/10/2026

Help us congratulate John and Donna Tibbets of Tibbets Arena, our Oklahoma Barrel Races Producers of the Week! 🤎

John and Donna have spent most of their lives around horses and rodeos. From high school through college, some of their favorite memories were made in an arena. And while they’ve always loved the sport, it’s the people they’ve met along the way who have made those memories so special. They hinted that there might be a few good secrets in there, too! 😉

The two married in 2020 and called Comanche home before moving to Pauls Valley. Once they got settled, they felt led by the Lord to turn some of their land into an arena where friends, old and new, could come ride and enjoy it with them. That’s how Tibbets Arena began.

Taking on the producer side was something new for both of them. They’ve been learning as they go, enjoying the experience, and welcoming feedback from the people who come through their gate. We appreciate the heart behind wanting to make things better for the riders and horses who show up.

These days, you’ll mostly find Donna keeping the paperwork handled and things organized on the ground, while John still climbs in the saddle and competes. His love for the arena includes barrel racing, tie-down, and breakaway. Some of his favorite days are spent working with a young horse or helping someone learn more about the sport.

They shared that they hold Thursday exhibitions and jackpots every other Saturday, and they’re enjoying hosting their very first buckle series! Watching the horses and riders compete has already made them excited to host the next one.

What we love about their story is how much it comes back to people. They wanted a place to share with others, and their invitation is simple: stop by, say hello, and bring a horse or two.

John and Donna, thank you for sharing your story and giving our community a place to ride, learn, compete, and make memories. Congratulations on being our Producers of the Week! 🩷

Have you been out to Tibbets Arena? Show them some love and share a favorite memory or photo below!

09/26/2026

It’s never too early to start planning your 2027 Equestrian Events participation - attendance calendar…

09/22/2026

Well, it's official! I got the invite to the 2026 Junior NFR Finals in Las Vegas Nevada! I get the honor of being the first to represent the State of Alaska in the Junior NFR for ba****ck riding. I will be riding December 3rd through 7th. We are very excited and trying to put together funding and sponsorships to be able to go. We would be incredibly grateful for any financial support as there are a number of expenses associated with the trip. Any businesses that would like to sponsor me will be represented on the contestant page at the Junior NFR. Stay tuned for upcoming fundraising events!

09/17/2026