Road to the Horse Will Host the First Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge

The first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge will take place in Fort Worth, Texas on February 5 and 6, 2020.

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Since its inception in 2003, Road to the Horse has had a passion for education. It has been driven to inspire and educate fans on the fundamentals of natural horsemanship. As a way to further this commitment to the key principle of building a solid foundation in horses, Road to the Horse is now branching out into 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.

Over two days of competition, three top collegiate teams will each gentle a 6666 Ranch filly. 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 I and the top team from Division II 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.

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“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future,” says 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.

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“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.

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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.

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!!!