Today In SCV History: April 11, 1926 - Baker Ranch Hosts First Rodeo In Saugus img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: April 11, 1926
Today In SCV History: April 11, 1926 - Baker Ranch Hosts First Rodeo In Saugus
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Today In SCV History: April 11, 1926
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Date: 04/11/2026 8:30am
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April 11, 1926: Baker Ranch Hosts Saugus’ First Rodeo in Santa Clarita Valley
On April 11, 1926, crowds gathered at Roy Baker’s ranch in Saugus for one of the area’s first rodeos, featuring traditional Western events, a high-stakes bucking contest and a sharpshooting exhibition. The event helped promote Baker’s horse breeding business and the remote property, eventually leading to the construction of a permanent arena in 1927 that later became the famed Saugus Speedway.
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Date: 04/11/2026 8:30am
Article Summary:
April 11, 1926: Baker Ranch Hosts Saugus’ First Rodeo in Santa Clarita Valley
On April 11, 1926, crowds gathered at Roy Baker’s ranch in Saugus for one of the area’s first rodeos, featuring traditional Western events, a high-stakes bucking contest and a sharpshooting exhibition. The event helped promote Baker’s horse breeding business and the remote property, eventually leading to the construction of a permanent arena in 1927 that later became the famed Saugus Speedway.
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