Reaching out to the the lost cowboys and cowgirls, and to bring in the strays to hear God’s word through arena events is the mission of the Arena Team. The members of this team are responsible for the oversight, care, maintenance, and use of the arena. This team is very active in sponsoring events such as ropings, sortings, barrel races, play days, trail rides, and clinics.
All of our events require participation from all kinds of people. You don’t have to own a horse or even ride to be a part of the Arena Team. Everyone is always welcome at any of our Open Gate arena events. The Arena Team meets monthly and as needed to plan events. See the church calendar for meeting dates and times.
3 PEN CHALLENGE SERIES
Each year, from early Spring to the end of Fall, Open Gate Cowboy Church runs the 3 Pen Challenge series . The competition is open to riders of all ages and skill levels.
3 Pen is a fast-paced, timed, western equestrian sport where a team of three riders on horseback must cut out three young cattle from a small herd and drive them into a one of thee small pens located in various locations in the arena.
3 Pen is a fast-paced, timed, western equestrian sport where a team of three riders on horseback must cut out three young cattle from a small herd and drive them into a one of thee small pens located in various locations in the arena.
Location: 580 Sports Complex Arena, Lampasas TX
Divisions: Open, Rookie, Youth (All skills and ages welcome)
Series Dates: March 7, May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7
Prizes:
Buckles awarded to 1st place in all three divisions. Awards to 2nd and 3rd place in Open and Youth.
Series concludes in November. Saddles are awarded to the top three Open buckle winners. A Youth saddle will be awarded to the top buckle winner.
$$$ JACKPOT TO FOLLOW EACH EVENT $$$
Divisions: Open, Rookie, Youth (All skills and ages welcome)
Series Dates: March 7, May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7
Prizes:
Buckles awarded to 1st place in all three divisions. Awards to 2nd and 3rd place in Open and Youth.
Series concludes in November. Saddles are awarded to the top three Open buckle winners. A Youth saddle will be awarded to the top buckle winner.
$$$ JACKPOT TO FOLLOW EACH EVENT $$$
Books open 8-9am Ride at 9:30am
3 Pen time limit of 3 minutes. 3-man teams - bring your own team or we will find you one!
Concessions available by the Open Gate Cowboy Church Chuckwagon Team.
3 Pen time limit of 3 minutes. 3-man teams - bring your own team or we will find you one!
Concessions available by the Open Gate Cowboy Church Chuckwagon Team.
If you have questions about the 3 Pen Challenge, or would like to provide feedback, please fill out this form. We can also be reached at 512-801-0609.