The EhCapa Bareback Riders

The EhCapa Bareback Riders EhCapa is a non-profit youth organization and PRCA Specialty Act known for their horsemanship skills, professionalism and dedication to perfection.

Top rodeos on their resume include: Cheyenne Frontier Days, Rodeo Salinas, and Cody Stampede.

06/23/2026

I'm putting the finishing touches on the 70th Anniversary History Book and making one final push for alumni, riders, parents, volunteers, and supporters to participate!

1. WHAT IS ONE LIFE LESSON EHCAPA HAS TAUGHT YOU?
2. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE RIDERS IN THE CLUB TODAY?

It can be something serious, funny, inspiring, or a lesson you've carried with you long after your riding days. The more responses we receive, the better! I would love to include as many voices and memories as possible.

Ready, set, go... share your advice and lessons in the comments!

We're excited  that our 70th Anniversary Celebration dinner will be catered by Epi's Basque Restaurant!A longtime Idaho ...
06/23/2026

We're excited that our 70th Anniversary Celebration dinner will be catered by Epi's Basque Restaurant!

A longtime Idaho favorite, Epi's is known for its incredible Basque cuisine, family-style hospitality, and delicious food. We're thrilled to partner with them as we celebrate 70 years of EhCapa Ba****ck Riders.

Join us on August 1 for an evening of memories, reconnecting with alumni, a performance by our current team, and a fantastic meal shared with friends old and new.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at ehcapa.com/70

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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Epi’s - A Basque Restaurant

We're headed to the Treasure Valley Rodeo this weekend!Come cheer on the EhCapa Ba****ck Riders.📅 Friday & Saturday, Jun...
06/22/2026

We're headed to the Treasure Valley Rodeo this weekend!

Come cheer on the EhCapa Ba****ck Riders.

📅 Friday & Saturday, June 26–27

Gather your family, grab your friends, and join us for a great weekend of rodeo action. We can't wait to see you there!

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Treasure Valley Rodeo

Happy Father's Day to all our EhCapa Papas! Thank you for hauling horses, fixing equipment, setting jumps, working the g...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all our EhCapa Papas!

Thank you for hauling horses, fixing equipment, setting jumps, working the grill, loading trailers, cheering from the sidelines, and driving countless miles so our riders can chase their dreams. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, words of encouragement, and endless support.

Many of our favorite EhCapa memories wouldn't be possible without the Papas who quietly step in wherever they're needed.

From all of us at EhCapa, thank you for everything you do.

Happy Father's Day!

Did You Know? More than 615 riders have been identified in EhCapa membership records over the last 70 years! Every rider...
06/19/2026

Did You Know? More than 615 riders have been identified in EhCapa membership records over the last 70 years! Every rider has helped shape the story of our club and preserve a tradition that continues today.

The EhCapa Ba****ck Riders are excited to be performing at the Snake River Stampede tonight!Come cheer on our riders as ...
06/18/2026

The EhCapa Ba****ck Riders are excited to be performing at the Snake River Stampede tonight!

Come cheer on our riders as they showcase the skills, dedication, and traditions that have made EhCapa a part of Idaho rodeo history since 1956.

📍 Snake River Stampede – Ford Idaho Center
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🐎 EhCapa Ba****ck Riders Performance
🎉 Family-friendly fun and rodeo excitement all evening!

If you see an EhCapa rider, be sure to say hello and wish them luck. We hope to see you there!

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✨ Walk Down Memory Lane: 2006–2008 ✨The years 2006–2008 were filled with celebration, adventure, and memories that conti...
06/17/2026

✨ Walk Down Memory Lane: 2006–2008 ✨

The years 2006–2008 were filled with celebration, adventure, and memories that continue to connect generations of EhCapa riders.

In 2006, EhCapa proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Riders, alumni, families, and supporters gathered in Star, Idaho, for a special reunion weekend that included a performance, dinner, auction, historical displays, and time to reconnect with old friends. It was a chance to reflect on five decades of tradition while looking ahead to the future of the club.

That year's royalty court included Queen Sarah S***z, Princess Rachel Jenkins, Honored Brave Lee Canegaly, and Mini Princess Hanna Goff. The team performed at the Idaho Horse Expo, Snake River Stampede, Malheur County Rodeo in Ontario, Oregon, Wagon Days in Ketchum, and Senior Pro Rodeo Council events. A promotional video was also created to help share the EhCapa story.

Beyond the arena, riders spent time making bells, celebrating at Halloween and Christmas parties, and supporting the club through the annual Playday fundraiser. These moments together often became just as memorable as the performances themselves.

In 2007, Queen Jenna Greenwood, Princess Catherine Strack, and Mini Princess Echo Lauren represented the club. While very little documented history from that year remains, the friendships, laughter, road trips, and memories made by riders and families continue to live on.

The tradition continued in 2008 with Queen Alyssa Adams, Princess Dani Peterson, and Mini Princess McKenna Little. Through practices, performances, and travel, riders learned teamwork, confidence, responsibility, and perseverance—lessons that would stay with them long after their riding days ended.

As alumna Jenna Vega shared, "Everything about EhCapa was beyond words. I am so thankful for my parents and the dedication they had to my siblings and I, giving us the opportunities to make memories, friendships, and explore the United States and Canada. 'Oh, the Places You'll Go' is a great theme for EhCapa. I was able to see places and rodeos I would have never been able to see without this great club."

✨ Walk Down Memory Lane: 2004–2005 ✨The 2004 and 2005 seasons were filled with rodeo miles, travel adventures, and memor...
06/15/2026

✨ Walk Down Memory Lane: 2004–2005 ✨

The 2004 and 2005 seasons were filled with rodeo miles, travel adventures, and memories that brought the EhCapa family even closer together. From performances at Caldwell Night Rodeo, Wagon Days in Ketchum, Cody, Wyoming, Spokane, Truckee, Council, Weiser, and Horse Affairs, the team proudly represented EhCapa across the West.

But some of the best memories happened between the performances. Sleepovers, Halloween parties, team dinners, Yellowstone trail rides, campground games, costume checks, and long road trips helped turn teammates into lifelong friends. Even trailer breakdowns along the highway became stories the team still laughs about today.

Fundraising was also a big part of these seasons, with playdays and $1 saddle raffle tickets helping support travel and performances. Sponsor support, including Ed Camp in 2004, helped keep the team moving down the road.

Behind the scenes, EhCapa also adopted updated bylaws in 2004 that continued shaping the organization’s leadership, membership, royalty structure, and rider expectations for future generations.

2004 Royalty
Queen Malerie Boyack
Princess Alyssa Adams
Mini Princess Courtney Dale
Honored Brave Lee Canegaly

2005 Royalty
Queen Alyssa Adams
Princess Jessika Ratliff
Mini Princess Taylor Simmons
Honored Brave Lee Canegaly

Looking back, these years remind us that EhCapa has always been about more than riding, it’s about the friendships, teamwork, and memories made along the way.

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From then to now, our story continues —thanks to our sponsors. American Food Equipment Co.

Walk Down Memory Lane: 2002–2003The 2002–2003 seasons were filled with miles on the road, strong leadership in the arena...
06/10/2026

Walk Down Memory Lane: 2002–2003

The 2002–2003 seasons were filled with miles on the road, strong leadership in the arena, and traditions that kept our team connected wherever we traveled. With 36 riders in 2002, EhCapa continued performing across the West. We even went as far as Ohio.

In 2002, our riders were interviewed by Jeff Miller on the news, bringing attention to the discipline and teamwork behind synchronized ba****ck riding and sharing the EhCapa story with a wider audience.

Our royalty proudly represented the club during these seasons:

2002 Royalty
Queen Beth Ferrell
Princess Kaycee Greenwood
Honored Brave Caleb Sutherland
Mini Princess Jessika Ratliff

2003 Royalty
Queen Emily Hessing
Princess Sarah S***z
Mini Princess Hailey Camp

Our riders were guided by Instructor Brandi Horsley, with Assistant Instructors Heather Esponito and Chris Nichols, whose leadership helped shape both the performances and the confidence of the team.

Support from our community continued to make these seasons possible, including sponsorship from Pacific Republic Mortgage and RE/MAX in 2002, and Magic Valley Bank in 2003.

And just as important as the performances were the moments between them. Papa breakfasts on trips, youth board games, and exploring the towns we visited together. Those traditions remain some of the strongest memories from these years and continue to define the EhCapa experience.

From Idaho arenas to cross-country travel, the 2002–2003 riders carried the spirit of EhCapa forward.

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The legacy lives on—because of the support behind the scenes

Have you purchased your tickets yet?Join us on August 1 as we celebrate 70 years of EhCapa Ba****ck Riders!The evening w...
06/09/2026

Have you purchased your tickets yet?

Join us on August 1 as we celebrate 70 years of EhCapa Ba****ck Riders!

The evening will begin with a free performance by our current team, showcasing the traditions and skills that have been passed down through generations of riders.

After the performance, continue the celebration with a catered dinner by Epis Restaurant, time to reconnect with past alumni, browse memorabilia and historical displays, share stories, and enjoy an evening filled with EhCapa memories.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at: ehcapa.com/70

We can't wait to see old friends and make new memories together!

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