The collegiate teams that participated were Treasure Valley Community College, coached by Suzannah Campbell; Treasure Valley Community College, coached by Wade Black); and the University of Montana Western, coached by Eric Hoffmann. Donating their time to the event were judges Chloe Cuddie Hudson, Benjamin Longwell, Noel McQuigg, Tim Phillips and Leo Van Sistine. 

“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future,” states Road to the Horse Director of Operations, Tammy Sronce. “We were honored to work with the Idaho Horse Expo to create an amazing platform to showcase the region’s top collegiate teams. The horsemanship and sportsmanship displayed by all three teams was inspiring to all.”

Over the course of the event, each team partnered with a filly from Bar 71 Ranch. The competition consisted of three round pen sessions, with the challenge accumulating on the final round which included both rail work and an obstacle course. All collegiate teams displayed superb horsemanship in a close competition that came down to the final round to determine the winner. 

The University of Montana Western claimed wins in rounds one, three and four. Treasure Valley took the top score in Round Two. Feather River displayed impressive horsemanship throughout all rounds with a sensitive filly and left fans in awe of their progress during the finals. 

The University of Montana Western claimed the championship with an accumulated score of 1299 points riding TOTTIE GUN SMART, followed by Treasure Valley Community College with 1210.5 points riding DAIQUIRI B GUN SMART and Feather River Community College with 1008 points riding GINGER BE SMART. All three fillies were sired by WILLY B GUN SMART (PLAYGUN x COW SMART HIGH BROW).

University of Montana Western Collegiate Coach Eric Hoffmann was proud of his team and grateful for the opportunity for the students to gain valuable, hands-on experience.

“It was such a wonderful event for students to learn from as far as reading the subtle tries that colts offer us all the time and the ability to take those and turn them into positive outcomes,” states coach and head instructors at the Montana Center for Horsemanship Eric Hoffmann. “[The event] brought me inspiration about being an educator for our future leaders in the equine industry and how we can take what we learn from the horse and apply it into our daily lives.”Road to the Horse would like to extend a special thank you to the Idaho Horse Council, the Idaho Horse Expo, our judges, the colleges and to all the individuals who made this very special event possible. For more information or apply to compete at Road to the Horse, visit www.roadtothehorse.com. 

Champions: University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT.

Second Place: Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR.

Feather River Community College, Quincy, CA.

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The format of the Collegiate Challenge closely resembles the World Championship of Colt Starting event format from Road to the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. Each team will comprise of a coach and three collegiate colt starting students. They will each start a filly across three days of competition. Follow the action from the challenge on Road to the Horse Facebook and the Idaho Horse Expo Facebook page.

Watch the entire round action from Feather River on the FRC Production Horse Sale Facebook page.

The Format

The table below summarizes the format throughout the competition. Round One, Two and Three will consist of round pens sessions. The Finals (Round 4) will consist of a saddling pen session, rail work and an obstacle course.

The Results

Results from Round 1 on Friday April 5:

• 251.5 points: University of Montana Western
• 247 points: Treasure Valley Community College
• 123 points: Feather River Community College

Results from Round 2 on Saturday April 6:

• 271.5 points: Treasure Valley Community College
• 263.5 points: University of Montana Western
• 229 points: Feather River Community College

Results from Round 3 on Sunday (AM) April 7:

• 260.5 points: University of Montana Western
• 234 points: Feather River Community College
• 230 points: Treasure Valley Community College

Results from Round 3 on Sunday (PM) April 7:

• 523.5 points: University of Montana Western
• 462 points: Treasure Valley Community College
• 422 points: Feather River Community College

Final Accumulative Results

• 1299 points: University of Montana Western
• 1210.5 points: Treasure Valley Community College
• 1008 points: Feather River Community College

The Teams

• University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT (L-R: Coach Eric Hoffmann, CJ Benoit, Sam McCracken, Tayln Neville)

• Feather River Community College, Quincy, CA (L-R: Coach Susannah Campbell, Sheyenne Houck, Ryley Lukens, Anna Roth)

• Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR (L-R: Coach Wade Black, Gavin Bayes, Ellie Brunko, Parker Perry)

The Judges

• (L-R) Noel McQuigg, Tim Phillips, Leo Van Sistine, Benjamin Longwell, Chloe Cuddie Hudson.

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The teams consisted of Feather River College, led by Coach Susannah Campbell; Treasure Valley Community College, led by Coach Wade Black; and the University of Montana Western, led by Coach Eric Hoffmann. Donating their time to the event were judges Hal Bongiovi, Evan Bonner, Lee Brawley, Dana Lovell and Butch Mowdy. 

“There is no better way to create a legacy than to invest in the future,” states Road to the Horse Director of Operations Tammy Sronce. “We were honored to work with the Idaho Horse Expo to create an amazing platform to showcase the region’s top collegiate teams. The horsemanship and sportsmanship displayed by all three teams was inspiring to all.”

Over the course of the event, students were able to gentle fillies, provided by Bar 71 Ranch, in three round pen sessions, with the challenge accumulating on the final round, which consisted of both rail work and an obstacle course. All collegiate teams displayed superb horsemanship in a close competition that came down to the final round. 

Feather River College claimed wins in both Round One and Round Two, while the University of Montana Western claimed wins in both Round Three and Round Four. Treasure Valley Community College displayed impressive horsemanship throughout all rounds with a sensitive filly and left fans in awe of their progress during the finals. 

The University of Montana Western claimed the championship with 1,183.5 points riding Kolibri Gun Smart, followed by Feather River College (1,117.5 points riding Bess Be Gun Smart) and Treasure Valley Community College (936.5 points riding Berettas Playgun).

University of Montana Western Collegiate Coach Eric Hoffmann was proud of his team and grateful for the opportunity for the team to gain valuable experience.

“It was such a wonderful event for students to learn from as far as reading the subtle tries that colts offer us all the time and the ability to take those and turn them into positive outcomes,” Hoffmann says. “[The event] brought me inspiration about being an educator for our future leaders in the equine industry and how we can take what we learn from the horse and apply it to our daily lives.”Special thank you to the Idaho Horse Council, the Idaho Horse Expo, our judges and to all the individuals who made this very special event possible.

Collegiate teams:

• University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT (Coach Eric Hoffmann)
• Feather River Community College, Quincy, CA (Coach Suzannah Campbell)
• Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR (Coach Wade Black)

Judges:

• Hal Bongiovi
• Dana Lovell
• Butch Mowdy
• Evan Bonner
• Lee Brawley

Remuda:

• Bar 71 Ranch (Fillies)

Format:

The teams worked with their colts in three round pen sessions which were all 60 minutes long. The finals consisted of a 40 minute timeframe that included 20 minutes in the saddling pen and 20 minutes to complete a shortened list of rail work and obstacle components.

Watch extended videos of the colt starting challenge on the FRC Productions Sale Facebook page here. 

Round One Results (Round Pen):

• 207 points – Feather River 
• 195.5 points – UMW
• 161.5 – Treasure Valley 

Round Two Results (Round Pen):

• 242.5 points – Feather River 
• 232 points – UMW
• 149 – Treasure Valley 

Round Three Results (Round Pen):

• 262 points – UMW
• 256.5 points – Feather River
• 219 points – Treasure Valley

Round Four Results (Obstacles/Rail Work):

• 494 points – UMW
• 411.5 points – Feather River
• 407 points – Treasure Valley

FINAL COMBINED OVERALL SCORE:

• 1183.5 points – UMW
• 1117.5 points – Feather River
• 936.5 points – Treasure Valley

Learn more about the Idaho Horse EXPO here.

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“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future” states Morris Equine Group President, Tina Battock. “To watch these talented collegiate teams, navigate their way through this challenge was truly an honor, their talent and conduct were a testament to the colleges they represent.”

Teams competed for $30,000 in scholarships as well as for additional prizes provided by YETI, Platinum Performance, Espana Silk Grooming Products, Show FresH2Oä, Western Legacy, Impact Gel Saddle Pads, Gist Silversmiths, and the Mustang Heritage Foundation. 

Notably, the University of Montana Western, comprised of team members Katie Ross, James Ramirez and Jacob Christenson and coached by Eric Hoffmann, the Director of Horsemanship and Head Horsemanship Instructor at the Montana Center for Horsemanship and the University of Montana Western, claimed the top spot, earning $15,000 in scholarship money. The University of Montana Western selected the winning bay colt named Playguns Little Cash, sired by Playgun Will Travel and out of Miss Cut N Cash.

Road to the Horse judges Jeff Williams, Ken McNabb and Wade Black scored the teams in different categories that tested the students’ standards of horsemanship while gentling the colt selected by their respective team. In addition to participating in the colt starting challenge, students and spectators enjoyed educational clinics from Wade Black and Ken McNabb. 

“Winning the Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge means the world to us as a team. It showed us that working together as a team and believing in one another enables us to achieve anything when we put our mind to it” Coach Hoffmann said. “The ability to bring this win back to University Montana Western will mean so much to the University, the Natural Horsemanship Program and the community. It’s not just a win for the team, but for everyone who has worked so hard for the program over the years.”

Coach Hoffmann expounded on his overall thoughts of the Days of ’47 and Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge.

“This event exceeded our expectations and proved to be very professional and educational for all who were involved,” Coach Hoffman continued. “We will cherish the experiences that we had with the other teams, judges and Road to the Horse crew for the rest of our lives.”

In addition, Coach Hoffmann stressed the importance of an event of this nature for collegiate students, as well as for the horse industry.

“The future of horsemanship and education lays in the future generations of horsemen and horsewomen,” he imparted. “This event brings these aspects to the forefront of the horse industry. As an industry, we need these educational events to secure the quality of horsemanship, not just for the future of our youth, but for the future of the horse.”

The Casper College horsemanship team, comprised of Carson Johnson, Ty Christensen and Beau Rees and coached by Sandy Bob Forbes, the Assistant Rodeo Coach at Casper College, placed second. Casper College selected a bay colt with a star named DLL Curiously Catty by DM High Brow Prince and out of Curiosly Trashy and took home $10,000 in scholarship money.

Utah Valley University, comprised of Hayden Boren and Brett Olsen and coached by Whittney Dansie, Assistant Coach of the Utah Valley Rodeo Team, placed third. Utah Valley University selected a bay roan colt named DLL Shutup N Dance by Playgun Will Travel and out of Starlight Dance and earned $5,000 in scholarship money.

The Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge was an exciting prelude to the World Championship of Colt Starting, where the world’s best colt starters will compete for a purse of over $100,000. Road to the Horse 2022 takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park on March 24-27, 2022. Tickets are available at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Follow Road to the Horse on Facebook for the latest information.

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Three top collegiate teams will compete for $30,000 in scholarships during the Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge, which requires each team to gentle a colt and display the highest standards of horsemanship over a two-day period. Top regional horsemanship teams will represent University Montana Western, Utah Valley University and Casper Community College.

The judging panel will consist of Road to the Horse celebrities including Jeff Williams, Ken McNabb, and Wade Black. The event schedule, brimming with colt starting action, includes invaluable clinics from Wade Black and Ken McNabb.

• Wade Black’s Clinic is scheduled for 12:00 pm on Friday July 23
• Ken McNabb’s Clinic is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday July 24

Spectators will be able to watch the event free of charge. Individuals eight (8) and under get in free. Competition gets underway on Friday, July 23^rd at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday, July 24^th at 8:15 a.m.

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The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo is excited to continue to add to its legacy in the Salt Lake Valley by expanding events featured in conjunction with the World’s Only Gold Medal Rodeo. In 2021, Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Competition will be added to the schedule.

With an emphasis on education, Road to the Horse has inspired and fostered a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of natural horsemanship within its fan base.  Since its inception in 2003, cultivating a solid foundation of natural horsemanship and strengthening equine partnerships have served as key principles of Road to the Horse, and one is hard pressed to find a more fitting classroom than the collegiate equestrian arena. Road to the Horse is honored to co-host the Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge in conjunction with the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo on July 23^rd and July 24th at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center in South Jordan, Utah. 

“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future,” states Morris Equine Group President, Tina Battock. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Days of ’47 Rodeo to create an amazing platform to showcase the region’s top collegiate teams. We’re excited to bring Road to the Horse colt-starting action to Utah for the very first time!”

Three top collegiate teams will compete for $30,000 in scholarships during the Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge, which requires each team to gentle a colt and display the highest standards of horsemanship over a two-day period. Top regional horsemanship teams will represent University Montana Western, Utah Valley University and Casper Community College. The judging panel will consist of Road to the Horse celebrities including Jeff Williams, Ken McNabb, and Wade Black. The event schedule, brimming with colt starting action, includes invaluable clinics from Ken McNabb and Wade Black.

“As we continue to look for events to showcase as part of our overall Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo, this event felt like a natural fit,” said Tommy Joe Lucia, General Manager of the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo. “Road to the Horse not only reminds us of the importance of horsemanship fundamentals but showcases it in a competitive environment. We are excited to bring this unique event to the great State of Utah.”

Spectators are permitted free of charge. Competition gets underway on Friday, July 23^rd at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday, July 24^th at 8:15 a.m. Learn more about Road to the Horse at www.RoadtotheHorse.com.

The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo has become a must stop on the summer rodeo schedule for contestants from the junior high level all the way to the pros of the sport as they vie for gold, silver and bronze medals awarded to the top three, setting this rodeo apart from any other rodeo in the world. The first rodeo performance is slated for July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark in the heart of Salt Lake City. Action will continue daily through July 24 when medalists in each rodeo discipline will be crowned.

Rodeo tickets are now on sale ranging in price from $14 to $29 and are available through AXS tickets – online at http://www.axs.com/series/11764/2021-days-of-47-cowboy-games-rodeo-tickets or by phone at 800-888-8499. Group sales of 10 tickets or more will receive a $5 off excluding the $14 priced tickets.

The 2021 rodeo will mark the sixth time in the history of rodeo where riders will have an opportunity to compete for Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals. The first two times were in conjunction with the Olympic Winter Games in Calgary (1988) and Salt Lake City (2002), when rodeo was part of the Cultural Olympiad and the other three times being the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo in 2017-2019. The medals awarded at the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo are produced by OC Tanner, the same company that made the Olympic medals for the champions of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

For more information on Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo visit www.daysof47cowboygames.com.

A perfect prelude to Road to the Horse 2022, The Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge will feature the world’s top colt starters competing for over $100,000 in cash and prizes. Road to the Horse 2022 commences at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on March 24-27, 2022. Tickets are available online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849.

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About Road to the Horse

Founded in 2003, Road to the Horse strives to inspire people to reach a higher level of horsemanship and develop unity with a horse based on trust and not fear. We believe through education and entertainment; we can change people’s ideas and create a better world for the horse. The purpose of Road to the Horse is to identify the superior colt starter who accumulates the highest score throughout the competition. Judging focuses on the competitor and the effectiveness of their horsemanship methodology to communicate, educate, and build a partnership with their colt based on trust. Fans witness the entire journey, from colt selection to the final obstacle challenge. Purchase tickets and see the event schedule at www.RoadtotheHorse.com.

About Morris Equine Group

Morris Equine Group consists of some of the industry’s most recognized brands, including Western Horseman, Quarter Horse News and Barrel Horse News. The group also includes business-to-business publication Western Lifestyle Retailer and Equi-Stat, a statistical service offering detailed information and earnings for the performance horse industry. Morris Equine Group is also home to the National Barrel Horse Association, the West Coast Barrel Racing Association and the world championship of colt starting, Road to the Horse.

About Days of ‘47

The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo presented by Zions Bank, takes place at the $17.5 million, state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark each July. The venue—an outdoor arena located in the heart of Salt Lake City—features over 10,000 stadium-style seats. The Days of ’47 Rodeo is one of Utah’s longest-standing traditions – celebrating Utah’s heritage since 1847. The rodeo, and other Days of ’47 events, commemorate the day – July 24, 1847 – when a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Valley. The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo is a private, non-profit, volunteer, charitable organization. Our mission is to honor Utah’s pioneer heritage and educate Utah’s kids. Please visit daysof47cowboygames.com for more information.

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The Road to the Horse 2020 Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge was held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on February 5 and 6, 2020. In a spectacular display of horsemanship, North Central Texas College, Texas Tech and West Texas A&M University went head to head in a competition that came down to the wire. True to the traditional Road to the Horse format, collegiate ranch horse teams, each consisting of three full time students, gentled 6666 Ranch fillies over four rounds of competition. During a thrilling final round, each team’s relationship with their filly was tested in a challenging obstacle course.  

Road to the Horse has a passion for education. From its inception in 2003, Road to the Horse has been driven to inspire and educate fans on the fundamentals of natural horsemanship. Creating a solid foundation is a key principle of Road to the Horse and there is no place more fitting for education, than in the collegiate equestrian arena.

“The talent and collaboration witnessed from each ranch horse team was truly impressive,” stated Western Horseman Publisher Ernie King. “Every team finished the obstacle course with time to spare. This was a direct reflection of the level of horsemanship displayed during the competition.”

The 6666 Ranch fillies represented a selection of the industry’s finest Quarter Horse sires including BET HESA CAT, JESSES TOPAZ, ONE FAMOUS EAGLE, PG HEAVILY ARMED and WAGON STAKE. North Central Texas College selected a beautiful bay filly called SIXES STAKE, Texas Tech choose PENATEKAS, and West Texas A&M picked SEES AN EAGLE.

North Central Texas College Head Equestrian Coach Cathy Luse was overcome with emotion and beaming with pride as she talked about her winning ranch horse team, “I just want to thank everyone for their support, I’m amazed by all who came to cheer our team on. I am lucky to be surrounded by such truly talented and amazingly poised young adults. This is by far the coolest, most challenging event we’re ever done. To all involved in putting this one-of-a-kind event on, thank you for a memory of a lifetime!”

Luse’s North Central Texas College team was comprised of Addie Coutts, Kadin Hernandez and Josh Briggs. The Texas Tech Team consisted of Addison Fjelstad  Colton Bacca, Zac ONeal, and Coach Justin Stanton. The West Texas A&M Team featured Jennay Terrell, Isaiah Chandler, Wyatt Dushay, and Coach Nate Wolf.

Wyatt Dushay from West Texas A&M University was awarded the Sportsmanship Award, an honor voted on by fellow competitors. North Central Texas College team member Josh Briggs was selected to receive the prestigious MVP Award by judges Barbra Schulte, Craig Cameron, Richard Winters and Horseman’s Host, Ben Baldus.

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“There is no better way to create a legacy than to invest in the future,” states Western Horseman Publisher Ernie King. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and Stock Horse of Texas to create this amazing platform that showcases the state’s top collegiate teams.”

“Stock Horse of Texas is excited to be a part of this new opportunity for collegiate teams. I think our World Show showcased the tremendous talent of these collegiate riders, and I am excited to see how they work together in the Road to the Horse competition,” states Stock Horse of Texas Executive Director Jill Dunkel.

Each collegiate team will be judged on their natural horsemanship skills and their ability to work together as a team as they gentle a 6666 Ranch filly. Spectators will be able to gain entry to the event with their general admission ticket to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo; no additional event ticket is required.

“The North Central Texas College Stock Horse Team is honored to be competing among such great collegiate equine programs at the Legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo! We feel humbled to be involved with the inaugural Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge and to get to work with fillies from the historic 6666’s Ranch” expresses North Central Texas College Head Equestrian Coach, Cathy Luse. “It is truly a dream come true and we are so thankful to all those involved in making this opportunity happen!”

“I am super excited to be able to send a team to represent Texas Tech at the first collegiate Road to the Horse Colt Starting Challenge. This is a unique competition that will truly demonstrate the horsemanship skills that as a team we strive to put into practice every day” states Texas Tech Head Ranch Horse Team Coach, Justin Stanton. “Working with a completely trained show horse verses a hardly handled young horse will truly bring out the ability to read and communicate with a horse, and I am excited to watch the Red Raiders show off their hard work and dedication.”
““It is such an honor to have this kind of opportunity to be around some of the greatest men and women in the industry. We are excited to compete at the Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge” states Dr. Nate Wolf from West Texas A&M University.

The Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge is the perfect prelude to Road to the Horse 2020, which will feature the world’s top colt starters who will compete for a $100,000 purse. The three main competitors that have been selected for Road to the Horse 2020 are Wade Black, Craig Cameron, and Ken McNabb. The event will also feature a Wild Card competition featuring three of the nation’s best up and coming colt starters comprised of Wylene Davis, Cole Cameron and Craig Moore.

Road to the Horse 2020 will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park on March 19-22. Tickets are available online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Learn more about Road to the Horse at www.RoadtotheHorse.com. Follow Road to the Horse on Facebook for the latest information.

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Road to the Horse has a passion for education. From its inception in 2003, Road to the Horse has been driven to inspire and educate fans on the fundamentals of natural horsemanship. Creating a solid foundation is a key principle of Road to the Horse and there is no place more fitting for education, than in the collegiate equestrian arena. In conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and Western Horseman, Road to the Horse is proud to host the very first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge which will take place in Fort Worth Texas on February 5 and 6, 2020.

Held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, three top collegiate teams will each gentle a 6666 Ranch filly, over two days of competition. The teams will earn their spot during the Stock Horse of Texas World Championship Show, which is held on October 25 – 27, 2019. The two top teams finishing in Division l, and the top team from Division ll, will have the opportunity to compete for Road to the Horse scholarships and prizes. Stock Horse Team Coaches will select the team members who will represent their college or university in the Road to the Horse 2020 Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge from the student body.

“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future” states Western Horseman Publisher Ernie King. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and Stock Horse of Texas, to create an amazing platform to showcase the nation’s top collegiate teams. We invite everyone to join us at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo as we present the very first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge.”

“Stock Horse of Texas is very excited to be a part of this new collegiate competition” states Stock Horse of Texas Executive Director Jill Dunkel. “We have offered collegiate programs for the last fifteen years and working with Western Horseman and Road to the Horse on this project is a great way to expand opportunities for collegiate riders.”

Spectators will be able to gain entry to the event with their general admission ticket to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, no additional event ticket is required.

“The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is proud to host the inaugural Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge,” states Stock Show Horse Show Manager, Lauren Lovelace Murray. “A colt starting competition will highlight the great work of these outstanding collegiate equine programs and adds an exciting new dimension to the educational experiences their students will encounter.”

The Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge is the perfect prelude to Road to the Horse 2020, which will feature the world’s top colt starters who will compete for a $100,000 purse. Road to the Horse 2020’s Back to the Ranch theme is a celebration of the timeless values of the Western lifestyle that include authenticity, courage, humbleness, chivalry, and a relentless can-do Western spirit.

The three main competitors that have been selected for Road to the Horse 2020 are Wade Black, Craig Cameron, and Ken McNabb. The event will also feature a Wild Card competition featuring three of the nation’s best up and coming colt starters comprising of Wylene Davis, Cole Cameron and Craig Moore.

Road to the Horse 2020 will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park on March 19-22. Tickets are available online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Learn more about Road to the Horse at www.RoadtotheHorse.com. Follow Road to the Horse on Facebook for the latest information.

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About Road to the Horse (March 19–22, 2020 — Lexington, Kentucky):

Founded in 2003, Road to the Horse strives to entertain and educate fans in the art of natural horsemanship. Road to the Horse challenges the world’s best equestrians to build a partnership with an untrained 3-year-old American Quarter Horse, across three intense days of competition. Fans witness the entire journey, from colt selection, to the final obstacle challenge. Road to the Horse features a $100,000 purse and competitors battle for horsemanship’s most coveted title. Purchase tickets and learn more at www.RoadtotheHorse.com.  

About Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

The 2020 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is scheduled for January 17 through February 8. Rodeo ticket pre-orders are currently being taken both online and in person at the FWSSR office. Get your tickets today and get ready for a fun-filled western heritage experience. Visit www.fwssr.com or call 817-877-2400 for more information. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo… This Thing Is Legendary!!!

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