Livestock Show and Rodeo

Post by **parrot** » January 7, 2014, 5:12 pm

Not the sort of thing you'd expect in/around Udon.....but a mere 26 or so km SW of Udon there's going to be a Lifestock Show and Rodeo 10-12 January at the P.C. Ranch.
There's a full schedule of events (in Thai) at the link below. After you pass the Nongwahsaw four-way intersection, continue toward Nongbualamphu about 8 or so KM. You'll see signs for PC Ranch on the right.

พี.ซี. แรนซ์ 237 หมู่ 1 บ้านโนนทัน ตำบลโนนทัน อ.เมือง จ.หนองบัวลำภู 39000 โทร. 01-9744949
PC Ranch 237 M. 1, Ban Noon Tan, Nong Bua Lam Phu (it's on the border line of Nongbualamphu and Udon).
http://www.pcranch.net/

Post by **Shado** » January 7, 2014, 5:37 pm

I see they have Barrel Recing, Saddle Brong, Danding with the Pony, and Bull Ridimg. Some of my favorites.

I grew up with rodeos, like them a lot. Perhaps we'll take a jaunt down there and catch some of the action.

Post by **Barney** » January 7, 2014, 5:39 pm

Roman Riding
is that different to Greek style???

Post by **stattointhailand** » January 7, 2014, 6:30 pm

Barney wrote:Roman Riding
is that different to Greek style???

Probably Toga's instead of dresses :-"

don't tell Tom

Post by **parrot** » January 7, 2014, 8:04 pm

Here's a map from P.C. Ranch website:

Post by **Prenders88** » January 8, 2014, 10:47 am

Another missed opportunity to improve visitor attractions to Udon Thani province. This town needs all the help it can get to make visitors come here.
Broken links, poor marketing, and promotion.

Post by **parrot** » January 8, 2014, 2:57 pm

Prenders88 wrote:Another missed opportunity to improve visitor attractions to Udon Thani province. This town needs all the help it can get to make visitors come here.
Broken links, poor marketing, and promotion.

I might be missing something, but their website works fine for me...and signs are up all over town promoting the rodeo.

Post by **merchant seaman** » January 8, 2014, 3:25 pm

aw their pickup truck at the Chineese store between Centrel and Nutty Park opposite side of the road

Post by **Mosquito** » January 9, 2014, 4:19 pm

Any info on times events will be running??

Thinking about taking the daughter after school, so we're talking 4PM.

Post by **socksy** » January 10, 2014, 6:59 am

Mosquito - times and dates

PC LIVESTOCK & RODEO SHOW 2014
Events 10-12 Jan 2557
10 Jan 57 (Friday).

14:00 to 17:00 Been riding around the tank
18:30 to 22:30 Country Music
19:00 You people, you Phichet his welcome.
19:30 to 20:00 Dance performances
20:00 to 20:30 Local dance Dance

11 Jan 57 (Saturday).

08:30 to 10:00 Lectures on equine health and disease by embracing Hospital came to an end.
10:00 to 10:30 Break Coffee Break
10:30 to 11:30 Western horseman demonstration demonstrations By Phichet khaoyai horseman.
12:30 to 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 to 14:00 President Opening
14.00-1730 Demonstration ride around the tank
Tanks Tournament ride passes round a small version, large version.
The Roman Riding
The Singer's equestrian team fishy.
Riding the goat kids.
Competition finals smaller version, major version.
Taming the bull riding
18:00 to 22:00 Banquet and Awards

12 Jan 57 (Sunday).

09:00 to 10:30 Jacob Raman Post Contest Purebred female
10:30 to 12:00 Jacob Raman Post Contest Purebred male
12:00 to 13:00 Take noon break
13:00 to 15:00 By Jacob Raman thoroughbred auctions.

Post by **Mosquito** » January 10, 2014, 10:12 am

Drove out there this morning around 0830, they were still setting up for the day.

Note:
After departing the main highway, the roads are narrow and the last 1/4 mile is all dirt road.
If it turns out to be a big event, parking will be a nightmare.

Post by **mak** » January 11, 2014, 8:56 pm

Went out there today. It is a nice place for a family outing. Lots of animals for the children to enjoy.

Post by **socksy** » January 12, 2014, 5:40 am

Access and parking - any problems?

Post by **socksy** » January 12, 2014, 7:32 am

Were there lots of Cows and/or Buffalo in the fields openly displaying the food contents of their mouths, and flexibility of their facial muscles and mouths? If so I will pay a visit there next year and sit among them with my picnic rather than going to the food hall at Tesco, Big C or Central Plaza.

Post by **mak** » January 12, 2014, 8:10 am

Easy to get to. Plenty of parking. There is a big sign on the highway indicating the turn, just follow the flags and signs, it's about 3.5 kms from the highway. The turnoff is about 5 kms past the Nong Wau Sau traffic light. There are two main areas, one with the coffee shop and the main entertainment area, the other with the petting zoo. I believe it's open all the time, we are going back next weekend for riding lessons for the children.

Post by **mak** » January 12, 2014, 9:17 am

PC Ranch petting zoo.

Post by **banpaeng** » January 13, 2014, 9:28 am

Did any of you guys attend the rodeo. As an ex rider and exhibitor in the livestock show (winning Reserve Grand Champion one year), I would be interested in knowing how it went.

Thanks

Post by **socksy** » January 19, 2014, 10:19 am

Not that great - went there yesterday with my five-year-old daughter. I got a vacant look from the female who I bought food from for my daughter to feed the ponies, when I questioned why she charged me 100 baht but the small group of locals in front of me were only charged 50 baht. This small group of six and us were the only people there and it was about 11am. I know it was the Udon bike weekend and the big dance record attempt but I thought there would have been more people there. It does not take long to see what is there, and a visit to Khon Kaen Zoo is a better option. A ride on a pony for my daughter was quoted at 500 baht for 10 minutes. Won't be back.

Post by **parrot** » January 8, 2015, 7:39 pm

My wife and I are easily impressed.....so be forewarned.
Lacking other things to do today.....nice breezy cool day....we drove out to PC Ranch for our first ever visit. If you want to tour the animals, entrance costs 100Baht per person. If you just want to use their restaurant, no charge.
We ate lunch.....both my wife and I a burger....300 Baht each....not cheap, but the service was good, the burger was delicious, and there were plenty of photo opportunities in the room while we waited for our meal.
Then we took a tour of the ranch in a chauffeured large golf cart......Brahma bulls, long horns, sheep, goats, a wide variety of horses, donkeys, deer, muscats, fox, a prairie dog......all the animals were kept in very clean and well-maintained facilities. No small cages/pens. There were enough photo opportunities to go through several rolls of film and flash bulbs.........and if you wanted to pay extra, you could ride a variety of their vehicles around the premises. There's also a Harry Potter setup that kids might enjoy.
According to our driver, the owner (.......perhaps of Ban Chiang Hotel family) has plans for a major water park as well as other attractions.
My wife and I would have no problem returning for another tour....definitely cool season.......just as an escape close to home.
And if you're interested, the jungle market is a mere few km up the road.

Post by **parrot** » January 8, 2015, 7:43 pm

A few more photos