Hell’s Half Acre Rodeo

06/03/2026

05/26/2026

It's the final week of the 5th annual Horses for Mental Health Campaign! 💙🐴

There’s still time to be part of this global movement supporting organizations that are bringing hope, healing, and connection through horses.

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, 130 program partners across 36 states and 6 countries have come together to raise awareness and critical funding for equine-assisted mental health services. Together, they are sharing powerful stories, building community, and helping make mental health support more accessible for people of all walks of life.

✨ Every donation goes directly to the organization you choose to support
✨ Every share helps expand awareness
✨ Every action helps create more access to care and connection

There’s still time to make an impact before the campaign ends on May 31st.

Visit: https://horsesformentalhealth.org/campaigns/white-rider-healing-ranch/

05/26/2026

The bravest thing you can do is ask for help.

05/23/2026

Thank you to every little cowboy and cowgirl who participated in the Payton Lane Memorial Youth Rodeo. 🤠

We’ve wrapped up local pick up but if you still need a T-shirt send us a PM.

🚘Out of Town Kiddos-Keep an eye out for buckles and shirts in the mail

This year we awarded over 45 buckles to youth in our community and beyond!

05/18/2026

🏆🏆PRIZE PICKUP🏆🏆
📍210 US 89 S, Browning, MT
Saturday, May 15, 2026 from 12-4 pm
Monday, May 18, 2026 from 2-4 pm

**If you wish to pickup beyond these hours you will need to send us a PM. All out of town Champions, we have your address.**

🤠Youth can also pick-up their free rodeo T-shirt during the above times.

🔴WE WILL BE AT THE BARN TODAY, MONDAY, MAY 18 at 2PM🔴

If you show up any earlier we will not be available until 2 pm.

05/16/2026

Thank you to all of these cowboys and cowgirls for stopping by the barn today. Good job 🤠
If you missed us, don’t worry — we’ll be available Monday, just send us a DM.

This event is about more than competition. It’s about honoring the life and legacy of Payton Lane William Weatherwax Buckland — “MIO ‘OHKITOPI — RIDES HARD.”

Payton was an inspiration not only to all of us at Hell’s Half Acre, but to everyone who knew him. Diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive skeletal cancer, Payton faced every battle with unwavering courage, faith, and strength beyond his years. His doctors were amazed by his bravery and positive outlook through every stage of treatment.

Payton would tell his mother, Andrea, that when he was done with treatment, he was going to ride a bull. He practiced his bull-riding form at the edge of his hospital bed and proudly told the doctors he was going to ride a bull.

In the summer of 2021, Payton attended Sundance on Blackfeet land in Browning, Montana. He said he felt uplifted, surrounded by spirits and strength, renewed with the energy to continue chemotherapy.

When they returned in 2022, Payton earned his Indian name, “MIO ‘OHKITOPI — RIDES HARD,” given by Blackfeet Elder Donald “Donnie” Fish. The spirits saw Payton as a warrior riding hard toward his enemy — cancer. The name fit him perfectly: brave, fearless, and ready for battle.

Payton’s heart was pure, his love unconditional, and his courage gave hope to everyone around him. He is a legend in his time, an Indian Cowboy whose story continues to inspire us all.

— Andrea Weatherwax

We keep this event free in honor of Payton and his warrior spirit — making sure every youth has a chance to experience something they love, no matter the barriers they may face. This event is about keeping his legacy alive by giving every kid, every rider, and every family an opportunity to be part of something meaningful, while honoring the fearless way Payton faced life every single day.

05/16/2026

Special shoutout to Emily on earning her very first buckle! We see all the hard work, improvement, and commitment you bring to the arena. She was also the only girl to ride a cow in the kids rodeo this year — proving that all it takes is heart and determination. Emily represents exactly what youth rodeo is all about! Keep it up, Emily — we’re proud of you!

05/16/2026

🤠FINAL SENIOR RESULTS🤠

Prize Pick-Up
⏰1 PM
📍210 US 89 W, Browning, MT (Orange Barn)

🆓FREE YOUTH RODEO T-SHIRTS CAN BE PICKED UP

05/16/2026

🤠FINAL PEEWEE RESULTS🤠

Prize Pick-Up
⏰1 PM
📍210 US 89 W, Browning, MT (Orange Barn)

🆓FREE YOUTH RODEO T-SHIRTS CAN BE PICKED UP

05/16/2026

🤠FINAL JUNIOR RESULTS🤠

Prize Pick-Up
⏰1 PM
📍210 US 89 W, Browning, MT (Orange Barn)

🆓FREE YOUTH RODEO T-SHIRTS CAN BE PICKED UP