V6 Rodeo Academy

September 14-18, 2026

DEEP-DIVE INTO COW-WORKING AND ROPING SKILLS on this CORRAL-BASED RIDE

What to expect

Spend five days building your ranch rodeo skills, roping, barrel racing, sorting cattle, and more, taught by real cowboys, cowgirls, and rodeo competitors.

You’ll get plenty of time in the saddle and practice on both live cattle and mechanical steers. Bring your own horse or ride one of our V6 Ranch Horses, this ride is open to all experience levels.

At the end of the week, test your new skills in a lighthearted rodeo competition. The winner takes home a belt buckle and a story worth telling.

Accommodation

Your home base for this ride is Blue Oak Camp, nestled at the southern entrance of the V6 Ranch. Guests share access to the spacious Roundup Room, bathrooms, hot showers, campfire, and more.

RV or Tent: Bring your camper or tent. 30 water hookups available free on a first-come basis.

Parkfield Lodge: Comfortable, modern private rooms 2.7 miles from camp.

Wrangler Row Glamping Tents: Canvas tents with queen and twin beds, right at camp.

V6 Bunkhouse: Cozy rooms with twin beds, located in camp.

Food

After a full day in the saddle, nothing hits the spot like a home-cooked meal.

All dishes are made from scratch by the V6 Ranch Crew and Varian Family, using the freshest ingredients. Savor California ranch classics like marinated top sirloin grilled over an oak BBQ, grilled vegetables, and crisp, fresh salads.

Start each morning with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, homefries, freshly baked pastries, and seasonal fruit. Lunch features sandwiches on locally baked bread with hand-sliced cold cuts and vegetables, plus delicious salads and freshly baked cookies to keep you energized.

Menu is subject to change.