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Cowhorse

2020 World’s Greatest Horseman – Deadline Reminders

Wednesday, February 12
    •    Move-in begins 8am CST - no exceptions
    •    please be understanding of the limited turnover time the facility has between events
    •    RVs and campers will NOT have access to the Red Lot (spaces next to covered pavilion) on this day. Must park in another lot for the night.
    •    Last day to add Level One or Novice Horse to an existing Open Derby entry

Thursday, February 13
    •    RVs and campers may move to the Red Lot (spaces next to covered pavilion)
    •    Last day to add Amateur division to an existing Non Pro Derby entry

Friday, February 14
    •    Valentine's Day - Don't say we didn't remind you. Make your arrangements early.

Monday, February 17
    •    Last day to purchase Year End Banquet tickets - only $10.00 - click here for order form

Wednesday, February 19
    •    Exhibitors may pick up tickets from the show office

Friday, February 21
    •    All exhibitor tickets must be picked up from the show office by Noon

Cutting

The Ike Derby Classic

Read what is going on at The Ike Derby Classic. The industries very best cutting horses are competing for over $500,000 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center.

Reining

New Podcast From NRHA – In Our Tracks

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, In Our Tracks. The new-media offering aims to honor the history of reining, discuss current events and trends, and look ahead at the opportunities this sport has in its future. In Our Tracks will present interviews with the legacy-makers, movers, and shakers from the reining industry as well as grassroots competitors and weekend warriors to offer insights from the full spectrum of the reining community.

Association News

2020 AQHA European Summit – Rome, January 30 – February 2, 2020

An American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) membership summit is conducted every other year for each region to review international department specific and general AQHA news, task force updates, rule changes, funding structures, educational seminars and any other information that's pertinent to the region. Topics of discussion also include short and long-term goals for the AQHA International Department, as well as business plan goals for the affiliate organizations.

Pro Rodeo Events

Garrett Wins Days of ’47 Lewis Feild Bulls & Broncs

Shorty Garrett did the family name proud on Saturday night at the third annual Days of ’47 Lewis Feild Bulls and Broncs event at the Maverik Center.

Pro Rodeo Events

Oklahoma’s Own Brennon Eldred Wins Round 1 of PBR’s Express Ranches Invitational

Reigning Oklahoma City Unleash The Beast event winner Ryan Dirteater places sixth, while Jose Vitor Leme rises to world No. 1

As one of four Oklahomans competing in front of a home state audience inside Chesapeake Energy Arena, Brennon Eldred (Sulphur, Oklahoma) delivered a monstrous ride during the opening night of competition for the elite PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast’s Express Ranches Invitational, bringing the raucous Oklahoma City crowd to its feet as he won Round 1.

Reining

Shiners Voodoo Dr Reaches Million Dollar Sire Milestone

The newest addition to the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Million Dollar Sire list hails from Silver Spurs Equine–Oklahoma: Shiners Voodoo Dr. By NRHA Four Million Dollar Sire Shining Spark and out of Voodoo Chic, the 2007 palomino, fondly referred to as “Voodoo,” earned more than $85,900 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings (LTE) during his show career.

Cutting

Clean Sweep for Austin Shepard with Kinky Bootz

The 2020 Augusta Futurity concluded on Saturday, January 25, with the Open Futurity, where Kinky Bootz, owned and bred by Glenn Drake, Napa, Calif., scored 226 points to carry NCHA Hall of Fame Rider Austin Shepard to his sixth Augusta 4-Year-Old Futurity win. On the heels of his 5/6-Year-Old win aboard Dual Reyish, on Friday night, the 2020 Futurity win also gives Shepard his second Augusta Open Futurity sweep. Shepard won 4-Year-Old and 5/6 Year-Old championships in 2014, riding CD Kual Gun and Bamacat, respectively.

Pro Rodeo Events

Leme Moves to No. 2 In the World with Win in Sacramento

As the dust settled inside the Golden 1 Center on Sunday evening in Sacramento, Jose Vitor Leme (Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil) stood atop the Can-Am cage in the arena with a triumphant smile on his face as he won his first event of the 2020 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast (UTB) season at the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic.

Pro Rodeo Events

Joao Ricardo Vieira Moves to No. 1 in World Standings after 15/15 Bucking Battle Win in Sacramento

Stetson Lawrence collects first round win of 2020 season in Round 2.

As the sold-out crowd inside of Golden 1 Center roared, Brazilian phenom Joao Ricardo Vieira (Itatinga, Brazil) was the only man to record a qualified ride in the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast (UTB) 15/15 Bucking Battle at Saturday night’s Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic in Sacramento.

Pro Rodeo Events

PBR’s Jose Vitor Leme Wins Round 1 of Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic in Sacramento

Two-time PBR World Champion Jess Lockwood maintains hold on world No.1 with second-place finish.

In front of an energetic California crowd, Jose Vitor Leme (Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil) earned his second round victory of the 2020 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast (UTB) season by claiming the Round 1 win at the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic in Sacramento.