Cowboy on horseback rounding a barrel at Hidden R Arena at golden hour

Hidden R Arena

Sheridan's home for rodeos, jackpots, and western nights.

A working arena in Mid Michigan. Real dirt, fair payouts, and family on the rail.

Next at Hidden RBarrel Jackpot

Spring Barrel Jackpot

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Books open 4:00 PM · Run 6:00 PM

Open 4D barrel jackpot with payouts in every division. Great fresh dirt and a friendly crowd. Youth and exhibition runs available before the open class.

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Sheridan, MI

4860 Sessions Rd

Family-friendly

Kids and dogs welcome

Locally sponsored

Mid Michigan business

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Built for the Mid Michigan horse community

Worked dirt, fair runs, and a place that feels like home.

Jackpots most weekends, clinics through the season, and a full slate of rodeo nights. Bring a horse or just a lawn chair — both belong here.

Rodeos & Jackpots

Weekly jackpots, full rodeo weekends, and added-money events when our sponsors come through.

Lessons & Clinics

Youth and adult clinics with local trainers — barrels, poles, roping, and ground work.

Community Events

Fun shows, fundraisers, open practices, and benefit nights for neighbors who need a hand.

From the Arena

A look around Hidden R.

Snapshots from rodeos, jackpots, clinics, and community nights.

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Barrel racer turning the first barrel at Hidden R Arena

Hard turn on the first barrel — Saturday night jackpot.

Two cowboys team roping a steer

Header and heeler working together at the summer rodeo.

Young rider in a cowboy hat during a lesson

Confidence built one ride at a time at our youth clinic.

Horse weaving through poles at speed

Smooth pole pattern under the evening lights.

Families in the bleachers at a community rodeo night

Sheridan families filling the stands on rodeo night.

Arena fence at sunrise

Sunrise over the home arena before a long competition day.

Cowboy hat and horse close up

Quiet moment before grand entry.

Barrel racer leaving the third barrel

Heading home from the third — clean run, fast time.

Why Hidden R

Real horses. Real people. Real western tradition.

Hidden R Arena was built for the people who actually live this life — the trainers, the haulers, the moms running barrels with their kids, the local 4-H members getting their first ribbon, and the neighbors who show up just to watch a good run.

We keep the dirt right, the schedule honest, and the gate open to anyone who respects the horse and the sport.

  • Horse First

    Dragged between runs. Watered when it needs it. Safe footing, every time.

  • Family Friendly

    Covered seating, clean restrooms, and a concession stand kids actually like.

  • Youth Riders

    Walk-trot to open classes, plus clinics priced for 4-H and saddle club families.

  • Community Rooted

    Built by Sheridan locals. Open to anyone who respects the horse and the gate.

Made possible by local business

The folks who keep our gate open.

Feed stores, trailer dealers, family farms, and contractors — every payout, every panel, every load of dirt is backed by a Mid Michigan business.

Arena Panel Sponsor

CMS Internet

Mid Michigan's hometown internet provider — keeping our livestream online and our announcer's mic hot.

Sponsor since 2019

180 Designs

Design & print · Mid Michigan

Carson City Village Market

Grocery · Carson City

IDFC Labs

Software · Mid Michigan

Ike's Ice Cream Shack

Sweet treats · on-site

Sponsor the arena

Put your business on the panels.

Panel signs, added-money classes, and event naming rights. Tiers start small — every dollar goes back into the dirt.

Plan Your Visit

Come on out to Sessions Road.

4860 Sessions Rd, Sheridan, MI 48884. We're easy to find and easier to talk to — reach out with any questions about events, lessons, or sponsorships.