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Behind the Chutes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by rodeo and western lifestyle enthusiasts from the Lock community. Our mission is to promote and enrich rodeo culture through community outreach. strive to enhance the local experience while supporting rodeo, agriculture, and the western lifestyle in the South Plains area. Contributions to Behind Chutes are tax-deductible and directly benefit our youth initiatives in agriculture and rodeo, making your support essential in empowering the generation!

Behind the Chutes, Inc. partnered with Cook's Garage to produce "Cook's Rodeo Days" in 2020. Dirt was poured in a parking lot, an arena was erected, stands were built, the competitors entered, and the community was invited! As they say, "The rest is history!" What originated as a 3-day event has now blossomed into a 3-week event!

Our History Continues...

2025

Mission & Goal Updates

Since our humble beginnings in 2020, we have grown our rodeo into a full-blown 3-week production. Along with this came new and renewed relationships with our donors and sponsors. Our donors and sponsors assisted us in reaching lofty goals in 2025.

Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, 2025 was a record-setting year. We proudly awarded over $150,000 in direct payouts to junior contestants, along with more than $50,000 in scholarships to youth in agriculture, as well as other hardware, and prizes. Beyond the awards, we invested over $300,000 into producing premier events— delivering an unmatched experience and setting the standard for junior competitions across Texas.

2026

Future Aspirations

Looking ahead to 2026, our goal is bigger than ever. With continued and new sponsor support, we aim to triple our direct payouts and scholarship awards, creating even more opportunities for junior competitors. By reinvesting at an unprecedented level, we're committed to elevating our events and continuing to set the gold standard for junior competitions in Texas.