School Info | Thanksgiving Rodeo School

School Info

School Basics • Hotel Options • Instructors

School Basics

• The school is for all ages and all skill levels.

• Cost is for the school and for food.

• Events include bareback riding and saddle bronc riding.

• The school focuses on safety, chute procedure, equipment set-up, and the opportunity to get on as many horses as you can handle.

• Equipment can be available upon request.

• Stock to ride is unlimited.

• This is a great time for the students to learn from several of the best in the business.

• Instructors will get on stock with students in preparation for the National Finals Rodeo.

• Deposit for the school is nonrefundable.

Checkin is at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025
School ends around 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Food is included with the tuition.

Heads Up!
You must sign a liability waiver as part of your registration!
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Hotel Options

Lodging is on your own, but here are a few places to check for what's available.

Note: This list is just for reference and is subject to change.

Malakoff
• Countryside Inn, 903.489.0400
Athens
• Super 8, 903.675.7511
• Stay Express Inn, 903.675.5173
• Holiday Inn Express, 903.675.2500
• Hotel O Victorian Inn, 347.752.4732
• Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites, 903.292.1750
Mabank
• Quality Suites Near Cedar Creek Lake, 903.910.3697
Gun Barrel City
• Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 903.877.2517
• Gun Barrel Executive Inn, 903.887.8886
• Eagle Inn, 903.887.4173
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