On August 3, 2024, the Ride For The Brand Championship Ranch Rodeo took place at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As the largest ranch rodeo sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association, it celebrates the skills of real working cowboys. Proceeds support local ranchers through the WRCA Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, Cowboy…
On August 2nd, 2024 the Dry Creek Ranch Rodeo was held at the Baca County Fair Ground in Springfield, Colorado. The event featured various ranch rodeo disciplines, providing a platform for competitors to showcase their skills. The 2024 Baca County Fair, which ran from July 27th to August 3rd, included numerous 4-H events, a parade,…
From July 22nd to 28th, 2024, the NRCHA Hackamore Classic took place at the Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This event, designed to showcase the traditional cow horse evolution, provides 4 and 5 year old hackamore horses the opportunity to participate in a three-event derby consisting of herd, rein, and cow work. Congratulations to…
The Stratford Ranch Rodeo geared up for an exhilarating event on July 26, 2024, at the Stratford Ranch Rodeo grounds in Stratford, Texas. This highly anticipated rodeo promised a day filled with excitement, competition, and community spirit. Spectators enjoyed thrilling performances from top-notch competitors competing in various ranch rodeo divisions. In the ranch rodeo discipline,…
From July 18th-21st, 2024, the 5-State Breeders Futurity took center stage at the Jim Kjerstad Event Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. This long-standing event offered a variety of divisions with something for everyone. The fast-paced event spanned four days and wrapped up in the awarding of saddles to the respective winners. In the breakaway…
The Non-Pro plus The Open took place from June 7-16, 2024, at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma. This event featured multiple classes, providing a platform for various levels of expertise and age groups. The Hardy Murphy Coliseum, a historic landmark and event venue, hosts events 48 weeks a year, attracting over 100,000 visitors…
From July 11-14, 2024, the Texas CHA Weekend Show was held at the Jared Lesh Arena in Whitesboro, Texas. This event brought together top cutting horse competitors from across the region, showcasing their skills. Riders and their horses demonstrated remarkable skill. The Jared Lesh Arena’s excellent facilities and supportive environment, provided an optimal setting for…
This year’s ARHFA Cowtown Classic Rope Horse Futurity took place from July 5th to 7th at the renowned Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The ARHFA was established in 2007 by Jay and Lindsay Wadhams to honor ropers who train and compete with young rope horses. ARHFA events combine the American Quarter Horse…
On July 6th and 7th, 2024, the CoVRHA Mid Summer Rendezvous took place at the Latigo Trails Equestrian Center in Elbert, Colorado. The Colorado Kickoff featured a variety of shows designed to test the versatility and athleticism of ranch horses. Competitions included Ranch Cutting, Ranch Trail, Working Ranch, Ranch Riding, and Conformation. These events provided…
From June 14th to 15th, the Adrian Newtown Rodeo Days took place at the Mountrail Rodeo Grounds in Newtown, North Dakota. Spectators were treated to thrilling performances in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding, showcasing the impressive skills and dedication of the participants. Big money…
On June 7th and June 8th, 2024, the HPRBA Futurity & Derby took place at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, Texas. This event, hosted by the High Plains Ranchers and Breeders Association (HPRBA), drew participants together to showcase their top-tier ranch horses. Running through June 8, the event gathered competitors from various regions to…
The Redbud Spectacular took place from May 30 – June 9, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. Held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park, the event was approved by the American Quarter Horse Association, the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, and the National Snaffle Bit Association. The Redbud Spectacular featured a variety of competitions, including halter, showmanship,…
On June 5th, the Chase The Ace Tour took place at the New Underwood Arena in New Underwood, South Dakota. This event showcased top-tier talent in barrel racing and breakaway roping. Competitors gathered to demonstrate their skills, culminating in a display of precision and athleticism. June 5th marked the first stop for the Chase The…
The Royal Crown Guthrie took place from May 21-30, 2024, in Guthrie, OK. Hosted at the Lazy E Arena, just southeast of Guthrie and northeast of Edmond/Oklahoma City, this event featured a variety of competitions including barrel racing and roping, with significant prize money up for grabs. Participants competed in the Royal Crown Futurity, Derby,…
Held in Tulsa, OK, the 2024 Breeder’s Invitational ran from May 11 to 25. The Breeder’s Invitational, a non-profit corporation, aims to promote and enhance the Cutting Horse industry by hosting major events with significant prize money. In its first twelve shows, the Breeder’s Invitational has paid out nearly $20 million, establishing itself as a…
Held in McCook, NE, this year’s Drought Buster event spanned May 16-19, 2024. Organized by the Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association (CRCA), this event aimed to build relationships and connections by showcasing the supreme working equine athlete while preserving the culture and history of the sport. Founded on May 30, 1996, the CRCA has paved the…
Barrel racing is an exciting and fast-paced rodeo event that combines speed, precision, and horsemanship. This guide will help beginners understand the fundamentals of barrel racing and how to start their competitive journey in this thrilling sport. Barrel racing involves a horse and rider racing against the clock to complete a cloverleaf pattern around three…
From May 10-12, 2024, the Extreme Cowgirl Challenge took place in Leoti, KS. Organized and hosted by Perry Quarter Horses, this first-of-its-kind TEAM event is tailored for cowgirls who typically compete in Reined Cow Horse and Ranch Horse disciplines. The goal is to offer these skilled athletes and their horses a platform to showcase their…
Cow horses, also known as stock horses, are a crucial part of Western equestrian disciplines. These versatile and intelligent horses are trained to handle cattle, showcasing their agility, speed, and cow sense in various competitive events. This guide will delve into the role of cow horses and provide insights on how to compete in cow…
From May 2-5, 2024, the Slidin Daze Palooza In The Pines event took place in Elbert, CO. Celebrating 17 years of serving stock horse enthusiasts in the Rocky Mountain region, this year’s event featured exciting competitions and activities that drew participants and spectators alike. Each year, the event strives to make the show better than…