Road to the Horse was guaranteed to make history and it did not disappoint. Fans travelled from around the world to witness master horseman Chris Cox accumulate his unprecedented fourth Road to the Horse World Championship. A sold-out crowd in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park was on the edge of their seats while each competitor piloted two 6666 Ranch bred geldings through the final obstacle course, chasing a record setting $100,000 purse.

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Chris Cox takes a victory lap after being named Road to the Horse 2015 World Champion

Road to the Horse was guaranteed to make history and it did not disappoint. Fans travelled from around the world to witness master horseman Chris Cox accumulate his unprecedented fourth Road to the Horse World Championship. A sold out crowd in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park was on the edge of their seats while each competitor piloted two 6666 Ranch bred geldings through the final obstacle course, chasing a record setting $100,000 purse.

“I am so proud of the evolution of Road to the Horse. Now, thirteen years in the making, we have sold out arenas, pushed the boundaries, set records and became the world’s most anticipated equine event” states Road to the Horse Owner and Producer Tootie Bland. “For the very first time, we will take to the air on RFD-TV April 1, 2015. We have the privilege of bringing millions of fans the phenomenal horsemanship of Road to the Horse, as Chris Cox proves on not only one colt, but two, that he is a master of colt starting.”

Barbara Cox served as Cox’s Pen Wrangler throughout the competition and his children, Charley and Case, joined him during his riding demonstration at the event. His young daughter Charley Cox had the privilege of presenting her father with the 2015 World Championship Gist buckle.

Fans watched Trevor Carter take the 2015 Ram Trucks Wildcard Championship title prior to the main competition. Carter and his 6666 Ranch bred gelding Royal Wall (aka Sailor) were also rewarded Fan Favorite honors after thousands of fans cast their votes over 24 hours. Carter made his way straight to the WW Livestock Systems round pen after only minutes of hearing the results.

Both Trevor Carter and Road to the Horse 2014 World Champion Jim Anderson had colts that challenged their colt starting skills, which treated the fans to an amazing display of horsemanship throughout the weekend.

2015 Ram Trucks Wildcard Champion and Fan Favorite Trevor Carter & Royal Wall (aka Sailor)

Chris Cox led the competition after Round 1 and continued to hold that position until the very end, finishing with a total accumulative score of 2600. Jim Anderson finished second with 1689 and Wildcard Champion Trevor Carter was close behind with 1656.

First class film production will bring the action from the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park to RFD-TV starting April 1st, 2015 at 9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT. (DirecTV 345/ Dish 231)

Road to the Horse 2016 will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY on March 18 – 20, 2016. Road to the Horse 2016 tickets are available to Nation members who have Legacy Seating by calling 877-772-5425.

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A colt on the 6666 Ranch is not born by chance. Each colt is a product of generations of meticulous planning and decades of study. Generations in the making, the AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch represents the finest American Quarter Horse bloodlines in the world.

Hand selected by the 6666 Ranch Horse Division Manager, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, these untouched geldings celebrate their third birthday in 2015. This elite Remuda of geldings are not only historic in their breeding, they will make history in 2015 by being the leading stars in the richest Colt Starting World Championship ever.

At the commencement of Road to the Horse 2015, a group of lucky fans will be randomly drawn from the entire list of Road to Horse 2015 ticket purchasers. Those lucky fans will then each select a horse from the AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch. The fan who picked the highest scoring colt at Road to the Horse 2015 will receive a check for $10,000.

The Sires of the AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch are:

• Eyesa Special
• Mr Playinstylish
• Bigtime Favorite
• Rockin W
• Mr Jess Perry
• Stoli
• Four Roan Fly
• Sixes Pick

The AQHA Remuda will be presented for sale to the general public during Road to the Horse 2015. For information contact the 6666 Ranch or visit their booth at Road to the Horse 2015.

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Sire Information:

EYESA SPECIAL

1998 Gray Stallion (Mr Eye Opener – Miss O Toole, by Special Effort)

Earner of $1,394,911 – SI 107 – 6 wins in 10 starts.

Sire of earners of more than $4,000,000 on the track.

Champion 2-Year-Old
Champion 2-Year-Old Colt

All American Futurity [G1] Winner by 2 Lengths, setting a New World Record for 2-year-old and a New Stakes Record at 440 yds in :21.097 ~Fastest Qualifier~

Texas Classic Futurity [G1] Winner
Still holds Lone Star Park 400 yd Track Record

Learn more about EYESA SPECIAL here.

Notes from Dr. Glenn Blodgett:

“This colt represents both cow and race bloodlines. We have been crossing cow horses on race bloodlines to bring in new blood in the cow horse line. We also like a bigger horse on the ranch and we like the speed of race bloodlines. There are several colts in the RTTH 2015 AQHA Remuda that are represented this way and we have seen this cross be very successful at Road to the Horse.

The dam’s sire, TANQUERY GIN was one of the all-time great horses on the 6666 Ranch, he was a modern ranch horse sire. In my opinion he had the greatest positive influence on our program up till now, because of both the development of A.I. in breeding and his long life.

His colts are very easy to get along with and they were particularly good on the ranch in regards to size and stamina. Sometimes you have a horse with good stamina but you get traits you may not like. Both a good mind and stamina, along with cow sense are traits of TANQUERY GIN.”

Additional Notes:

• Half-brother (by Sire) SIXES EYESA who ran in the 2014 AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch.
• Road to the Horse 2012 Co-Champion Guy McLean selected VALLIANT PADDY to take the championship title, a colt he now calls ‘AUSSIE’. The dam of VALLIANT PADDY was sired by TANQUERY GIN.

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Undefeated 3x Road to the Horse Champion Chris Cox will return to Road to the Horse in 2015. Chris Cox is a master of colt starting with World Championship wins in 2007, 2008 and 2011. No other competitor in the electrifying history of Road to the Horse has taken home the coveted title every time they have stepped into the round pen.

Road to the Horse 2014 Champion and Ram Wild Card Champion Jim Anderson will also return in 2015 to defend his title. Fans at Road to the Horse 2014 witnessed a Cinderella story unfold when Anderson captured both the Wild Card Championship title and the main event title. The 2015 Wild Card winner will be announced and then immediately step into a round pen to compete for the Road to the Horse 2015 World Championship of Colt Starting title against Anderson and Cox.

“It’s double the 6666 Ranch horse power, double the horsemanship, double the excitement and double the challenge at Road to the Horse 2015 when our 3X Undefeated World Champion Chris Cox returns to face off with our 2014 World Champion Jim Anderson and the 2015 Wild Card Champion. Did anyone expect less from Road to the Horse 2015? “ states Road to the Horse Owner and Producer, Tootie Bland. “When the dust clears on Sunday there will not be enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe this historical Road to the Horse!”

Road to the Horse fans are also in for an additional treat when one lucky fan will walk away from Road to the Horse 2015 with a check for $10,000. At the commencement of Road to the Horse, a group of lucky fans will be randomly drawn from the entire list of Road to Horse 2015 ticket purchasers. Those lucky fans will then each select a colt from the AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch. The fan who selected the 6666 Ranch colt that is the highest scoring horse at the event will receive a check for $10,000.

Road to the Horse 2015 will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY on March 26 – 29, 2015. Road to the Horse 2015 tickets are now available online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 877-772-5425.

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Chris Cox is a master of colt starting with World Championship wins in 2007, 2008 and 2011. No other competitor in the electrifying history of Road to the Horse has taken home the coveted title every time they have stepped into the round pen.

“This is going to be one of the most anticipated match-ups in the history of Road to the Horse” states Owner/Producer Tootie Bland. “Cox is a competitor of integrity and courage and it is an honor to have him return to Road to the Horse. He is a true man of western character.”

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As a Cinderella tale began to unfold at Road to the Horse 2014, Road to the Horse owner and producer Tootie Bland made an announcement that surprised fans and raised the hopes and dreams of all would be Road to the Horse competitors. Road to the Horse will present the next World Champion of Colt Starting with a check for $100,000!

“Road to the Horse brings the best of the best from around the world and I want to make this the biggest and richest colt starting competition in history” announced Tootie Bland. “I want the fans to learn from the best horsemen and now 2015 is shaping up to be the most exciting and rewarding Road to the Horse yet! Only one question remains, who will become the one hundred thousand dollar world champion?”

Ever had a dream? Jim Anderson of Strathmore Alberta, Canada did. And it came true. Not only did Jim Anderson’s journey unfold into the perfect Cinderella story, he is also the first competitor to be named for Road to the Horse 2015 continuing Anderson’s dream.

After a year of hard work with the 6666 Ranch bred colt he took home from Road to the Horse 2013, Jim returned to compete in the first ever Ram Wild Card competition at Road to the Horse 2014. After he was crowned the winner, there was no time to celebrate as he immediately stepped onto the world’s stage to compete for the coveted title of Road to the Horse World Champion. Against some of the best horsemen from around the world, it was a close race against Dan Steers, Jonathan Field and Antoine Cloux, but Jim’s dream did come true and he was crowned the 2014 World Champion of Colt Starting. But the story does not end here.

During a follow up interview on Western Sports Roundup on Rural Radio, Jim was asked a question by a surprise caller.

“Jim, this is Tootie Bland and I have one question for you. How would you like to come back in 2015 to defend your title and take a shot at $100,000?”

Jim Anderson answered, “It is such an honor to be asked and a dream come true. Yes, I would love come back in 2015.”

Who will Anderson face off against in 2015 for $100,000? We know one of seven Wild Cards will have to show their best hand to earn their spot. But for now Tootie Bland is fielding calls from world-renowned clinicians and will have some tough decisions to make.

Road to the Horse 2015 will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY March 27 – 29, 2015. Road to the Horse Nation Members can purchase their tickets beginning April 1, 2014 with tickets going on sale to the public April 22 at 10:00am Eastern at roadtothehorse.com or by calling 877-772-5425.

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Designed to showcase gifted clinicians who have the talent to capture a Colt Starting title, the Road to the Horse 2014 Wild Card Competition has been an overwhelming success. The competition has allowed fans from around the world to follow the Wild Cards and their talented colts, from the time the colts ran wild in the AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch during Road to the Horse 2013, to the time they will return to compete head to head at Road to the Horse 2014. The Road to the Horse 2014 Wild Card Competition will conclude at Road to the Horse 2014 but it has already been so successful that Road to the Horse Owner/Producer Tootie Bland announced that fans will be able to enjoy another Wild Card Competition at Road to the Horse 2015. In addition, Bland announced that the application process for the Wild Card Competition in 2015 will open shortly.

Road to the Horse 2015 Wild Card competitors will begin their journey at Road to the Horse 2014, where they will each select  a colt from the AQHA Remuda from the 6666 Ranch. Each Wild Card will then return to Road to the Horse 2015 where they will compete against each other to see who will take the title of Wild Card 2015 Champion. The winner of the Wild Card 2015 Competition will then receive an invitation from Road to the Horse to compete at a future Road to the Horse world event.

“We know there is an abundance of talent in the horsemanship world,” says Bland. “The time has come to recognize all of the great horse trainers and present them with the opportunity to become the next World Champion.”

Road to the Horse 2014 Wild Card competitor James Cooler said the competition has changed his life. “The Wild Card competition has not only changed my life it has expanded my career and brought an amazingly talented horse into my life. The Road to the Horse Team has been amazing to work with and I feel so connected to the industry I love. It’s been a challenging journey but every step has been worth the effort” Cooler states.

Applicants for the Road to the Horse 2015 Wild Card Competition will be asked to apply online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com. Successful applicants will be announced prior to the 2014 event and will be required to attend Road to the Horse 2014 to select their colt.

Road to the Horse fans will see the very first Wild Card Competition conclude during Road to the Horse 2014. The winner of the Wild Card 2014 Competition will step directly into the round pen to compete for the World Championship of Colt Starting 2014 title and will be joined by Antoine Cloux of Switzerland, Jonathan Field of Canada and Dan Steers of Australia.

For more information about Road to the Horse International and the Road to the Horse Wild Card Competition visit www.roadtothehorse.com.

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About Road to the Horse: (March 13-16, 2014- Lexington, Kentucky) Road to the Horse is an exclusive horsemanship experience that combines valuable education and thrilling entertainment!  A competition untouched by others, tests skill, experience and colt training prowess, Road to the Horse dares elite horse trainers to create a trusting partnership with an untouched 3-year-old Quarter Horse.

The test begins with the selection, choosing only one Remuda horse from the legendary Four Sixes Ranch; competitors have just three days to build a working relationship. With disruptive sounds, exhilarating sights and adrenaline-pumping time constraints each competitor must face the final trial, an obstacle course. Only one can walk away with the Colt Starting World Champion title.

Road to the Horse enjoys the support of corporate partners such as Western Horseman, Zoetis, American Quarter Horse Association, Platinum Performance, Ram Trucks, Wrangler, Martin Saddlery, Gist Silversmiths, W-W Livestock, Nutrena Horse Feed, Cinch and the 6666 Ranch, along with many more valued industry products and services. To learn more, go to www.roadtothehorse.com or call 325.736.5000.

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