The Michigan Heritage Rodeo, taking place on September 19 & 20, 2025 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in Lansing, Michigan celebrates the rich rodeo traditions of our community while providing a fun, educational, cultural, and family-friendly experience.
The Michigan Heritage Rodeo, taking place on September 19 & 20, 2025, at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in Lansing, Michigan celebrates the rich rodeo traditions of our community while providing a fun, educational, cultural, and family-friendly experience.
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Thyrl Latting, often considered Chicago’s original black cowboy, was the first to introduce Chicago’s inner-city kids to horsemanship. In the early 1950s, Latting competed in rodeos across the country and developed a reputation as a star horseman. He launched the Thyrl Latting Rodeo Spectacular, a black cowboy-centred rodeo, at Chicago’s International Amphitheater in 1964.
– BBC World News (bbc.com)
“The black cowboys of Chicago’s South Side”, September, 20, 2021
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A Premiere equestrian venue
Located on the corner of Farm Lane and Mt. Hope on the campus of Michigan State University the MSU Pavillion for Agriculture and Livestock Education is the home of the Spartan Stampede Rodeo, the Michigan Livestock Exhibition, the RV Show, the Lansing Home and Garden Show, AutumnFest, and numerous 4-H and FFA events.
Connect with the community
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Proceeds of the event will provide underrepresented and historically marginalized youth greater exposure to equine opportunities through equestrian education, including horsemanship training and introduction to riding; exposure and support of equine academic pursuits and career training; and leadership development.
FCLTC was established in 2015 to provide a positive, safe, and structured equestrian environment for 7th graders to young adults interested in gaining equestrian knowledge. Through participation in positive youth programs, youth may reap a variety of positive developmental outcomes ranging from physical health, psychosocial development, academic achievement, mastery of skills, and reduction of risk-taking behavior. FCLTC takes this belief in youth development programming and adds another advantage, horses.
The Dream Warriors Project was developed by Transformational Victories, Inc. to assist young people in developing the character traits and leadership skills necessary to reach their full potential, create a blueprint to achieve their dreams, and make the best choices when faced with adversity and life’s overwhelming challenges. It stresses the importance of integrity, dedication and the pursuit of excellence in every endeavor.
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