The most electrifying night in Western equine sports returns to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on July 19, 2025-and this year, The American Performance Horseman is bigger, bolder, and built for a legacy. Now a stand-alone, one-night-only event, it’s where the best riders in the world meet elite-level entertainment for an experience unlike anything else in the Western world.Eight all-star teams will go head-to-head for a share of the $1 million prize pool-but this isn’t just about individual excellence. Each team is composed of a rider from Cutting (NCHA), Reined Cow Horse (NRCHA), competing in both solo runs and a team format that brings strategy, stamina, and showmanship to the forefront.

Among the contenders: returning champions Adan Banuelos (Cutting) and Casey Deary (Reining) will defend their crowns. Every rider has earned their place-now it’s time to see who rises to the top in 2025.

And an added bonus:
GRAMMY-winning country duo, Brothers Osborne, will perform live.

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This is more than a competition. It’s a celebration of Western performance at its peak-where grit, grace, and greatness collide. Join us for a night that defines the future of the sport and honors the legends of the West.

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By TAPH Press Release