The results are in for the Wrangler All Women's Ranch Rodeo presented by COWGIRL Magazine. Congratulations to all the cowgirls tonight and to our champion team, ESPUELA!! Espuela consists of Kelsey Thomas, Whitney Hall, Kylie Carter & Stormy Sill.
That's a wrap on another day at Art of the Cowgirl. Congratulations to Kelsey Thomas for being crowned Champion in the Kimes Ranch Jeans World's Greatest Horsewoman presented by Western Horseman. Congratulations to Kimberlyn Fitch for winning the Merck Animal Health Breakaway Roping presented by Kimes Ranch. Today was filled with numerous demos & clinics with great audiences.
From a dynasty of reining legends, NRHA Professional Cade McCutcheon has always seemed destined for greatness. During his first year in open competition in 2019, McCutcheon proved himself when he not only won the NRHA Level 4 (L4) Open Futurity Championship and Reserve Championship but also became an NRHA Million Dollar Rider. As one of the youngest riders to ever receive the accolade, he is proving himself once again—now as an NRHA $2 Million Rider.
The Reining Horse Foundation Board of Directors has elected new officers and Board members. Tim Anderson of Milbank, South Dakota, was re-elected to serve a two-year term as president of the nonprofit charitable arm of NRHA. Rick Clark of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, is the new vice president, and Nancy Tague of Pilot Point, Texas, is the new Secretary/Treasurer. Under new Bylaws approved in 2023, as vice president, Clark will be automatically nominated for the office of president for a two-year term beginning in 2026.
It was another eventful day at Art of the Cowgirl in Arizona. We hosted more clinics & workshops, Wrangler All Women's Ranch Rodeo Preliminaries presented by COWGIRL Magazine, Kimes Ranch Jeans World's Greatest Horsewoman Steer Stopping & Fence Work presented by Western Horseman and the Cowgirl Fiesta! We are ready for more events and a packed schedule today!
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Herd Work Preliminary Results
Yesterday we kicked off the Kimes Ranch World's Greatest Horsewoman Presented By Western Horseman Herd Work Preliminaries. It was amazing to see all the women show up and show out. Congratulations to Kelsey Love Thomas and Kit Kat Jerrie on their herd work high score! You can view the full results here.
With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a legacy defined by exceptionalism, SG Frozen Enterprize has consistently showcased immense talent and athleticism, passing down his abilities to the next generation of reining athletes. His progeny’s outstanding performances across various competitions have been a testament to his enduring legacy and have resulted in the stallion achieving recognition as the newest National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) $2 Million Sire.
LAS VEGAS – It was a fitting end to an amazing season for bareback rider Keenan Hayes Saturday night.
The Hayden, Colo., native became the first cowboy to win a PRCA Bareback Riding World Championship in his rookie season.
LAS VEGAS – A fourth PRCA World Championship picture is right in focus for saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston on Friday night.
The Big Valley, Alberta, cowboy made sure of that by winning Round 9 at the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge before 17,621 fans at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce a historic milestone in the world of reining, as the legendary stallion Wimpys Little Step becomes the second stallion to reach $13 million in offspring earnings. This remarkable achievement underscores Wimpys Little Step’s enduring legacy as a preeminent sire in the reining industry and further solidifies his impact on the sport.
The American Rodeo Championship to be Broadcast on FOX
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