Special Events
Our goal for the River Valley Lodge and Campground is to provide a quality camping experience for you and your horse. For some, that means peace and quiet. For others, that includes organized events and the potential for a large gathering of horsemen, horsewomen, and horses.
This Special Events page will highlight an organized event open to anyone who would care to participate.
We hope to provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy, either quiet or a busy day of activities. You make the choice.
We want Happy Campers and Happy Horses!
JUST A REMINDER...if you have already made 2026 reservations in 20245please confirm these reservations just to be on the safe side. Call Carolyn at 319.878.3888.
Just
a reminder:
You should never assume that the cabins are all taken...give Carolyn a call at 319.878.3888 and find out for sure.
April 2nd - 5th - A Cornerstone Horsemanship instructional retreat called "Biblical Horsemanship". This is an all inclusive event. For details call Greta Cummings at 319.931.1398.
April 10th - 12th - First Wright’s Donkey Sorting Series.
April 11th - River Valley Trail Challenge
April 17th - 19th - First of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Jackpot sorting, food concessions, and more. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030 or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
April 18th - 9 to noon - Dr. Bill from the Keosauqua Vet Clinic will be providing Vaccinations, Coggins tests, Castrations, etc. at reduced prices on the 19th. Also, both a farrier and an equine dentist will be onsite for your convenience. No appointment is required but would be appreciated. You can call ahead for a no waiting “fast pass”.
April 23rd - 26th - An instructional retreat
called "Cowboy Dressage Clinic" with Melanie Smith-Breidt. This is an
all inclusive Cornerstone Horsemanship event. For details call Greta
Cummings at 319.931.1398.
May 1st - 3rd - Saddle Up for St. Jude.
Includes trail rides, auction, dance, poker run, food, and much
more.....and it is all for a good cause! Please bring an item for the
silent auction. Special camping rates!
May 1st - 3rd - Second Wright’s Donkey Sorting Series.
May 2nd -
Morning: Lockridge Rough Riders Fun Show. Afternoon: Kentucky Derby
Party.
May 15th -
17th - Second of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Jackpot sorting,
food concessions, dance, and more. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030
or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
May 17th - Cowgirl Challenge. Contact Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
May 28th - May 31st - 19th Annual Cowboy Fun Colt Starting Competition. 1st prize of $2,000 cash. Peoples Choice Award, dance, food, clinics, and more! Colts will be provided for competition and offered for sale after the event.
May 30th - New and Used Consignment Tack Auction.
June 4th - 7th - Cornerstone Horsemanship Trail Etiquette and Spooking w/Greta Cummings at 319.931.1398
June 12th - 14th - Pony Express Riders of Iowa. Includes trail ride, dances, kids fun show, auctions, poker run, food, and more. A Camp Sunnyside benefit. Special rates for primitive campsites.
June 12th - 14th - Farmington Strawberry Festival....come camp with us and enjoy the festival.
June 19th - 21st - Third of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Jackpot sorting, dance, food concessions, and more. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030 or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
June 26th - 28th - Third Wright’s Donkey Sorting Series.
June 27th - River Valley Trail Challenge...call Gail Gray at 319.470.4529 or Teresa Murray at 319.795.1260.
July 9th - 12th - Cornerstone Horsemanship - Your Horse is Speaking, are you Listening? Call Greta Cummings at 319.931.1398.
July 17th - 19th - The fourth of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Note, this is a week later than normal. Jackpot sorting, food concessions, and more. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030 or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
July 22nd - 26th - A Cornerstone Horsemanship instructional retreat called "Biblical Horsemanship". This is an all inclusive event. For details call Greta Cummings at 319.931.1398.
July 31st - Aug 2nd - Let's Paint the Trails 3 day event of trail riding and Instructional painting. Some meals provided . Call Sheri Dill-Billings at 641.919.4021.
Aug 6th - 9th - Cornerstone Horsemanship - Part 2 - Your Horse is Speaking, are you Listening? Call Greta Cummings at 319.931.1398.
Aug 6th - 9th - Fourth Wright’s Donkey Sorting Series and Barrel Racing.
Aug 8th - River Valley Trail Challenge...call Gail Gray at 319.470.4529 or Teresa Murray at 319.795.1260.
Aug 21st - 23rd - Fifth of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Jackpot sorting, food concessions, and more. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030 or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
Sept 9th - 12th - Tri State Rodeo at Ft. Madison. River Valley offers quiet camping only 25 miles away.
Sept 10th - 13th - Mutual Gains Horsemanship with Tom Mowery. Call Greta Cummings 319-931-1398.
Sept 18th - 20th - Sixth of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Jackpot sorting, food concessions, and more. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030 or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
Sept 25th - 27th - Fifth Wright’s Donkey Sorting Series.
Sept 25th - 27th - Mule Festival at Kahoka, Missouri. Camp at quiet River Valley and take in this great event that is just across the state line. Entertainment Deluxe!
Sept 25th - 27th - Let's Paint the Trails 3 day event of trail riding and Instructional painting. Some meals provided . Call Sheri Dill-Billings at 641.919.4021.
Oct 1st - 4th - BFMFRW (Bentler Family Memorial Fall Ride Weekend). Dance, trail ride, food, and more. A special weekend for all families and friends.
Oct 3rd - Lockridge Rough Riders Fun Show.
Oct 2md - 4th - Wright’s Donkey Sorting
Series and Barrel Racing Finals with Season Awards.
Oct 9th - 11th - Check out the Van Buren Scenic Drive Festival for a great time.
Oct 16th - 18th - Finals of the High Horn Ranch Sort Series. Don’t miss this final competition and awards. Contact Fred Moore at 660.216.0030 or Toni after 5:00 PM at 660.341.8896.
Oct 22nd - 25th - A Cornerstone Horsemanship instructional retreat called "Biblical Horsemanship". This is an all inclusive event. For details call Greta Cummings at 319.931.1398.
Oct 30th - Nov 1st - The Spooky Halloween
Weekend....trail ride, dance, contests, benefit auction for a Veteran
and much more fun. Friday night is the Rough Riders Lighted Fun Show.
Nov 6th - 8th - Cornerstone Fellowship Ministry Cowgirl Retreat - All Girls weekend. Greta Cummings 319-931-1398.
More events and clinics to be announced as dates and details become available so check back at this website often.
A Special "Thank You" to our Sponsors
Keosauqua Vet Clinic, Dr. Bill Helling D.V.M. - 319.293.3580
Buford Dozing & Excavating - Bonaparte, IA - 319.470.1492
L & M Ranch - Knox City, MO -
660.341.8748
JMW Enterprises - The Original Gooseneck Easy Coupler - 319.931.5727
Shiloh Outfitters - Mt Pleasant, IA - 319.986.5156
Rhinestones and Rawhide - 319.430.1148
Rock Ridge Saddles and Tack - Palmyra, MO - 573.406.5389
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