Cochise Saddle & Sage Photography

10/06/2025

Rex Allen Days! 2025. From dust rising off the arena to the roar of the crowd, these athletes carried on a legacy of Western pride and heritage embodying what Rex Allen Days is all about: honoring tradition, showcasing talent, and celebrating the cowboy spirit that built the West!

10/06/2025

09/25/2025

09/23/2025

From Spurs to Sparkle: Sierra Vista Crowns New Rodeo Royalty

Sierra Vista, AZ — The Sierra Vista Riding Club is proud to announce its 2025–2026 Royalty Court after a full day of competition featuring interviews, horsemanship, speeches, modeling, and rodeo knowledge testing. This annual tradition celebrates the young ladies who will represent western heritage, the heart of rodeo, and the Sierra Vista community throughout the coming year.

In attendance was longtime sponsor Sonja Nerud, owner of Spur Western Wear, which she and her husband founded in 1993 right here in Sierra Vista. Spur Western Wear continues to support local rodeo culture and youth involvement.

Meet the 2025–2026 Royalty Court

• Queen: Paizley Davis, 15, Benson
• Princess: Mallory Nelson, 13, Vail
• Little Miss: Kimber Bear, 12, Sierra Vista

Sweethearts:

•Shyanne Goodwater, 7, Hereford
•Willow Pickett, 10, Sierra Vista
•Fatima Grijalva, 8, Sierra Vista

These rodeo ambassadors will appear at parades, rodeos, and community events across Cochise County, encouraging young riders and keeping western traditions alive.

Official Crowning Ceremony

The new Royalty Court will be officially crowned on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. during the 8th Annual Where They Buck Bull Riding Days at the Sierra Vista Riding Club.

📍 Sierra Vista Riding Club – 675 Giulio Cesare Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ
📅 September 26–27, 2025

Friday, September 26 – Free Admission
• Gates Open – 5:00 p.m.
• Rider Meet & Greet – 6:00 p.m.
• Behind-the-Scenes Arena Tour – 7:00 p.m.
• Royalty Crowning Ceremony – 5:00 p.m.

This two-day celebration of rodeo action includes:

• Professional Bull Riding
• Mutton Bustin’ for kids
• Vendors & Food Trucks
• Beer Garden
• Live Concert by Trey Friddle and The Bad Hands after Saturday night’s bull riding

🎟 Tickets: wheretheybuck.bammtickets.com

09/05/2025

The 2025–2026, 110th Sonoita Rodeo Royalty stand as proof that the heart of rodeo still beats strong.

Queen Gianna Justice
Princess Elizabeth Mayhew
Little Miss Danica Moreno
Sweetheart Kalani Scriven

On July 4th, 1888, the very first rodeo was held in Prescott, Arizona. What began as daily ranch work soon grew into competitions, celebrated for their grit, horsemanship, and the unshakable bond between rider and horse.

By 1910, Bertha Anger became the first ever Rodeo Queen. Rodeo Queens and Princesses were chosen not only for their beauty and poise, but also for their ability to represent the morals of the community, the town’s celebration, and the town’s western heritage, along with their dedication to preserve the traditions that shaped our nation.

Over time, Rodeo Royalty has became a symbol of heritage and the Western way of life. Yet this tradition has grown rarer. Rodeo Royalty is truly a dying breed, with fewer young women stepping up to wear this symbol of legacy and pride.

These four remarkable young ladies the 2025–2026, 110th Sonoita Rodeo Royalty are carrying that legacy with pride. They represent the future of rodeo while honoring its past.

05/16/2024

I’m went out to Middle March road around 0030 Sunday thinking I’d get the same view as Dom and I got the night before, I was wrong and shouldn’t have been lazy the night before but, I did capture these itty bit faint parts with the real camera 😂 that I shouldn’t have been lazy about grabbing the night before. 🤦🏽‍♀️.