Sooner Country Photography

05/14/2026

MatSu Valley

We’re thrilled to have the Jerry Wessling Band bringing the live music THIS Saturday at our AKHSRA Membership BBQ at the Palmer Fairgrounds!

Doors open at 4:00 PM for games, giveaways, member awards, and good times.
Live music starts at 6:00 PM. 🌭No entry charge with a hot dog bar!

I swear… rodeo people really are the best. 🤠

05/12/2026

🐴💜 CALLING ALL MY HORSE-LOVING FRIENDS & LITTLE BUCKAROOS 💜🐴

If your kids are always asking for more horses, pony rides, cowboy/cowgirl fun, and farm adventures — this is their chance to come get their fix! 🤠🐎

Join us May 17th from 1PM–4PM for a fun-filled afternoon at our Farm Fun Fundraiser supporting Shylee’s journey to Nationals! We’ll have:

✨ Pony rides
✨ Photos with horses
✨ Horse grooming & meet-and-greet
✨ Ground roping
✨ Lemonade stand & bake sale
✨ Tons of family-friendly fun!

📍4190 N Overview Drive, Wasilla
💵 $15 per child or $50 for families of 4+

Every dollar helps support travel expenses for Nationals, and we would truly love to see our community come together for Shylee. She has worked incredibly hard for this opportunity and we’re so excited to celebrate this journey with everyone.

So buckle up, grab your kiddos, bring your friends & family, and come make some memories with us! ❤️

PLEASE SHARE to help us spread the word! 🐴💜

05/07/2026

And sooo it begins 😂!!!!

05/04/2026

Rodeo family pray warriors needed:

04/24/2026

4-H Horse Camp is just around the corner! We have camps for both junior and senior riders. Registration is due soon! Don’t miss out. Here is a sneak peak at the amazing things we’ll be learning at senior camp!

04/21/2026

🤠 LET’S ROPE!!! 🤠

Dust off those ropes and get ready for a full day of roping fun and chute doggin’!

Take advantage of this early bird opportunity — for ONE DAY ONLY on May 25th at the France Equestrian Arena.

🔥 Don’t miss out — come sharpen your skills, have some fun, and enjoy a great day in the arena!

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Anchorage / MatSu Valley...

Youth Day signups are open! The annual Alaska Youth Fi****ms Safety Camp will be hosted at Birchwood on Saturday June 6th this year. Members please note: as usual, the entire park will be CLOSED that day and will reopen for member access at 6pm.

This huge youth event is spearheaded by the Alaska Gun Collectors Association, with support from the NRA and activities provided by numerous volunteers from various local shooting organizations.

Tickets are FREE and space is limited! Go to https://akyouthday.org/

04/04/2026

🐴 Ranch Class Highlight 🐴

Looking for something low pressure. These are some of our favorite classes to get started

🐴 Ranch Riding
Show off your horse’s movement, control, and willingness through a ranch riding pattern. This is about having a broke, usable horse that you would actually want to ride outside.

🎯 Ranch Reining
Patterns that focus on control and feel with no lead changes required. A great way to try reining without feeling overwhelmed.

🐄 Ranch Cutting
Pick two cows out of the herd and work them. Let your horse think and do its job

This one is always a favorite.
✔ Any tack
✔ Any clothes
✔ Any equine

Just show up and ride 🤠

We have been talking about adding Ranch Trail. Would you want to see that added?

03/24/2026

Alaskan youth in the MatSu Valley….