Feather River College Agriculture

Highlights of the Agriculture Department include guest clinicians, a championship rodeo team, and annual horse
production sale. Guest lecturers and clinicians have added to our instruction in the past, including Jack Brainard, Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, Les Vogt, and Bryan Neubert.

The Equine Studies Program holds an annual Production Horse Sale . The sale features horses that were raised by or donated to the Feather River College Foundation and trained by our talented students. This special Agriculture Department event is the ultimate student learning outcome, demonstrating the accumulation of skills and knowledge of the equine curriculum. The horse sale is broadcast live on the Internet, which opens the sale to online bidders.


Every year Feather River College Rodeo Team competes in the West Coast Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). Students compete in Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and Goat Tying.

Feather River College offers rodeo courses as well as a two year AS degree in Equine Studies with a Rodeo Skills Concentration. Our program is run “by cowboys, for cowboys”, and we hope to attract students that are not only athletically inclined, but also academically motivated. Students who desire to be a part of a dynamic and successful rodeo program.

Goals for FRC Rodeo Program:

To develop leadership, moral and ethical principles, and a work ethic that will enhance the students potential.
To establish a rodeo program that academically develops students for their futures with a 4-year university or other career endeavors, and that will positively influence the college and community.
To field a competitive team that will allow students the opportunity to compete in Regional and National team and individual championships.

What FRC Offers to Rodeo Team Members:

Paid NIRA memberships for all students who want to compete.
Paid expenses for traveling, lodging and meals at NIRA sanctioned events.
Rough-stock and timed-event cattle from top-notch PRCA contractors and competitors, who will also help assist with practices and coaching.
Weekly practices with a “team teaching approach” where students will have their individual needs met.
A complete college fitness center that includes swimming pool, weights, cardio machines, and an exercise physiologist.
Financial assistance and Scholarships available for various rodeo expenses such as: horse boarding, practice, and travel.