Throughout the month of May, local barrel racers are offered an opportunity to practice their sport each Friday during Time-only Barrel Practice beginning at 6 p.m. For details about how to participate, contact Tammy at 480-358-3793 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Then from June 1 through Aug. 31, Friday Night Lights will take place under the covered arena (which is 20 degrees cooler than the outdoors!). Fun for the whole family, events include barrel racing and pole bending, hosted by Hoofbeats with Heart Gymkhana. For event details, visit www.hoofbeatswithheart.org.
On the first Saturday of the month in June, July and August, come check out the George Aros Summer Team Roping. Also free for spectators, this exciting event begins at 5:30 p.m. For details call 520-241-2241 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Community Arena is also available for residents, free of charge, throughout the summer between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. For information about Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, visit www.QueenCreek.org/HPEC or follow us at www.facebook.com/horseshoepark.
