Ride On

Honoring rodeo roots and western spirit every day

Honoring Western Traditions

At Merced Western Heritage Foundation, we cherish the spirit of rodeo and work tirelessly to preserve its rich history.

Our Mission
Community Impact

We support professional rodeo events and educational programs that keep western heritage alive for future generations.

Golden Circle of Champions

The Merced Western Days Rodeo is proud to partner with the Golden Circle of Champions to recognize three courageous pediatric cancer patients during our rodeo on Saturday, June 13th. What began in Santa Maria has grown into a nationwide program that supports children battling cancer and their families through the spirit of rodeo and community. The Golden Circle of Champions creates unforgettable experiences by pairing young Champions with rodeo athletes and surrounding them with encouragement, special gifts, and lasting memories. We are honored to welcome these incredible kids and celebrate their strength, bravery, and resilience in front of our rodeo fans as part of this year’s festivities.

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Our Services

Keeping rodeo traditions alive through education and events.

Rodeo Events
Cowboy riding a bucking bronco under bright arena lights.
Cowboy riding a bucking bronco under bright arena lights.

Host professional rodeos that celebrate western heritage.

Children learning roping skills at a community workshop.
Children learning roping skills at a community workshop.
Youth Programs

Engage young people with hands-on rodeo experiences.

Preserve artifacts and stories from rodeo’s rich past.

Heritage Preservation
Cowboys and cowgirls on horses at a rodeo event
Cowboys and cowgirls on horses at a rodeo event

Gallery

Snapshots capturing the spirit of rodeo traditions.

A cowboy skillfully riding a bucking bronco under a bright blue sky.
A cowboy skillfully riding a bucking bronco under a bright blue sky.

Get in Touch

Reach out to support rodeo traditions with us.

brown leather bag on black metal fence
brown leather bag on black metal fence
Contact

Email

Phone

(209) 761-5662

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