David Solum on Covid effects for events at HorseShoe Park in Queen Creek

Q - Art of the Cowgirl canceled their event at Horseshoe Park, did any other major events cancel due to Covid?

A - Is the Art of the Cowgirl 2021 Canceled?

From the Art of the Cowgirl website- No, we are not canceling our event. As we navigate the changing requirements, mandates, and responsibilities to move forward with our event, taking all things into consideration, we made the difficult decision to postpone parts of our event. We will be postponing the Master and Clinician Demonstrations, Tradeshow, Music, and Workshops. We will still hold the World’s Greatest Horsewoman Competition, Ranch Rodeo, and Horse Sale January 13th- 16th as planned at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona. These events will be livestreamed and tickets will not be required for those coming to spectate. Arizona COVID-19 mandates will be followed . B - Roots N Boots Queen Creek Cancelled for 2021 Written by; Dru Alberti, Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Sponsorship Chair-

The friends of Horseshoe Park Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek which was scheduled for March 2021. The board determined that it cannot confidently overcome the difficulties of staging a large event with the uncertainties and ever-evolving rules and guidelines associated with Covid-19. The board felt it had an obligation to the contestants, stock contractor, sponsors, vendors and contract personnel to make a decision now rather than wait until the last minute.

Planning is already underway for Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek 2020, which will be held March 16-20, 2022.

During the coming year, Friends of Horseshoe Park and the Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek committee will be exploring alternatives to continue their presence in the community, in person and over social media. For instance, or Rodeo Royalty will continue to represent the Town of Queen Creek at various virtual, community and state events. They also will continue to partner with Arizona Farm Bureau’s Ag In The Classroom program to bring virtual rodeo presentations to local schools.

In spite of this cancellation, Roots N’ Boots will be releasing its second issue of the AgTivity Book in March.

Friends of Horseshoe park invites Root N’ Boots Queen Creek supporters to send suggestions on partnering with other organizations or community involvement ideas via email to Info@ friendsofhorseshoepark.org