By Michelle Bates
The Fifth Annual Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 6 and 7, 2024 at the Ringgold Riding Club Arena, located at 1750 East St., in Ringgold.
Mutton Busting starts at 6:00 pm and the Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10, ages 5 and under get in free.
Famous Ladies Pig Scramble will be on hand as well as Rudy Burns, rodeo clown. Hometown Barrels is Friday, and the top eight places from Friday will progress to Saturday for the Shootout Round. Presented by Tipton’s Texaco this year, the memorial rodeo is sanctioned by the LRCA, UPRA and ARA.
For the past four years, the rodeo was voted Rodeo of the Year by the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Riley is the son of Bo and Carla Jinks. Riley was a true cowboy with a heart of gold. It was with his giving heart in mind that the Riley Jinks Memorial Foundation was born. The foundation primarily exists to award scholarships to local high school seniors, helping them as they begin the journey of building a life for themselves by furthering their education. This annual rodeo is given in Riley’s memory and directly benefits the Riley Jinks Memorial Foundation. In the past four years, the foundation has awarded 46 scholarships to graduating seniors.
There are several events during the week leading up to the rodeo. Find and follow Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo on Facebook for more details.