RTTH - Road To The Horse Program 2024

FEATURES

CONTENTS

06 THE WILD CARD REMUDA FROM THE PITCHFORK RANCH

eet the fi e beautiful fillies from the Pitchfork Ranch ho make up the Roadto the orse Wild ard Remuda.

08 THE WILD CARDS

eet our Roadto the orse Wild ard competitors Lindsey Patterson ohn aarand . . Wilcox.

12 WILD CARD PEN WRANGLERS

randi Lyons ike a or and Pat Parelli are allaccomplished Roadto the orse hampionship competitors hono step aside and allo their past PenWranglers to take center stage.

14 DONAL HANCOCK

his accomplishedcolt starter trainer and clinician operates ancock orsemanship in ueensland ustralia.

15 TIK MAYNARD

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17 KEN MCNABB

n mericanrancher horseman clinician and father he has dedicated his life to helpingothers.

36 RULES AND SCORING

Learn the format of theWild ard hallenge and the World hampionship competition.

42 PARTNERSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST

et the inside scoop on colt starting from our hampionship competitors.

49 FROM HORSEMANSHIP TO THE HIGHWAY

We took the time to get to kno all our competitors a little bit more both in and out of the arena.

59 THE PITCHFORK RANCH

ounded in the Pitchfork Ranch is still one of the greatest merican orking ranches o ercoming e ery challenging obstaclefor the past years.

02 THE SCHEDULE

38 THE JUDGES

46 THE ENTERTAINERS

56 THE HISTORY OF RTTH

64 THE AWARDS

66 ROADIE BENEFITS

72 MARKETPLACE

MEET THE CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA 18

Learn more about the stunning colts in the Road to the Horse 2024 Remuda from the Pitchfork Ranch.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

EVENT SCHEDULE*

Wild Card Challenge | Meet the Remuda

8:30 a.m.: Doors open to Roadies

9:30 a.m.: Doors open to public

10:30 a.m.: Opening ceremonies

10:45 a.m.: Wild Card Challenge Round 1

12:15 p.m.: Intermission

12:30 p.m.: Clinic | Lindsey Patterson & Brandi Lyons

1:00 p.m.: Clinic | C.D. Wilcox & Mike Major

1:30 p.m.: Intermission

1:45 p.m.: Clinic: John Baar & Pat Parelli

2:15 p.m.: Clinic: Ryan Rose & Dr. Emily Rose

2:45 p.m.: Intermission / Round pen set up

3:30 p.m.: Wild Card Challenge Round 2

4:30 p.m.: Intermission

5:00 p.m.: Recap & results

Meet the Pitchfork Ranch Championship Remuda — Enjoy in-depth conversation with the Pitchfork Ranch, the Wild Cards & competitors

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Patriotic Day | Wear your red, white and blue for a chance to win!

8:30 a.m.: Doors open to Roadies

8:45 a.m.: Celebrity meet-and-greet line opens

9:00 a.m.: Doors open to public

10:00 a.m.: Celebrity meet-and-greet line closes | Intermission

10:30 a.m.: Clinic | Dan James

11:00 a.m.: Clinic | Tik Maynard

11:30 a.m.: Clinic | Donal Hancock

12:00 p.m.: Clinic | Ken McNabb

12:30 p.m.: Intermission

12:45 p.m.: Opening ceremonies — Championship competitor demonstrations

1:15 p.m.: Intermission / Round pen set up —

YETI Happy Hour benefitting Angel Reins Veterans

2:00 p.m.: Championship | Round 2

4:00 p.m.: Recap & results

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

RTTH Logo Wear Day | Wear your RTTH swag for your chance to win!

Sign Day | Bring a sign to support your favorite competitor for your chance to win!

9:00 a.m.: Doors open to all

8:30 a.m.: Doors open to Roadies

9:00 a.m.: Doors open to public

9:30 a.m.: Wild Card Challenge Finals — Each competitor individually

11:45 a.m.: Intermission

12:15 p.m.: Opening ceremonies | Running of the remuda

1:15 p.m.: Intermission / Round pen set up

YETI Happy Hour benefitting WRCA Foundation

2:00 p.m.: Championship | Round 1

4:00 p.m.: Recap & results

9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Church with Russ Weaver

10:00 a.m.: Intermission

10:15 a.m.: Opening ceremonies

10:45 a.m.: Championship Round | Competitors 1 & 2

12:45 p.m.: Intermission

1:15 p.m.: Championship Round | Competitors 3 & 4

3:15 p.m.: Recap & results | Awards

4:15 p.m.: Autograph signing | On stage

*Times are approximate and are subject to change Visit roadtothehorse.com for the latest updates.

Welcome to Road to the Horse!

t is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Road to the Horse 2024, the World Championship of Colt Starting. We’re thrilled to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in the beautiful Bluegrass State.

This weekend, you will enjoy seeing demonstrations of exceptional skill as gifted competitors display their talents with their chosen colt. We are excited to follow their journey.

Since 2003, Road to the Horse has prided itself on bringing the very best American Quarter Horses to the World Championship of Colt Starting from ranches across the country. Over the past 20 years, six ranches have had the privilege of supplying colts for horsemanship’s most prestigious colt starting competition. In 2024, Road to the Horse is honored to welcome the historic Pitchfork Ranch to our family.

Founded in 1883, the Pitchfork Ranch is an iconic American working ranch headquartered near the town of Guthrie, Texas. Drawing from their strong history of breeding some of the world’s most versatile horses, the Pitchfork Ranch brings to Lexington a selection of superior fillies and geldings.

It is our wish that Road to the Horse inspires you to reach a higher level of horsemanship, appreciating the natural abilities of these amazing animals.

It is with these ideals in mind that Morris Equine Group, a division of Morris Communications Company, LLC, is delighted to produce this prestigious event. In addition to managing Road to the Horse, this group publishes Western Horseman, Quarter Horse News, and Barrel Horse News and operates the National Barrel Horse Association and the West Coast Barrel Racing Association.

Our sincere appreciation to Brooks Hodges and the Pitchfork Ranch, along with the staff of Road to the Horse, for all they do to make this event truly special.

Whether you are a first-time attendee or have been here many times, we thank you for choosing to attend this great event.

Warmest regards to one and all,

William S. Morris, III

© KELSEY PECSEK HRUSKA

Welcome to Road to the Horse!

e’re thrilled to be in the Bluegrass State and proud to provide the remuda for Road to the Horse 2024, the World Championship of Colt Starting.

I have been blessed to be the General Manager at Pitchfork Ranch since 2011.

As one of the great American working ranches, horses have been pivotal in building the Pitchfork Ranch. Horses have been a huge part of the ranch since it began in 1883, and that passion continues today.

As a dedicated breeder of American Quarter Horses, it is our goal at the Pitchfork Ranch to produce the world’s best ranch horse, one that is versatile, intelligent, attractive and strong. We are honored to have the chance to bring our 2021 foal crop to horsemanship’s most coveted event, where we can highlight our breeding program and the horses we love so much.

n the Wild ard hallenge presented by Platinum Performance you ll see a selection of Pitchfork Ranch fillies. hese fillies are the result of generations of careful breeding and are our top future broodmare prospects. The geldings in the Championship Remuda are a colorful mix of prospects who will be used on the ranch, and some will go on to pursue performance careers across disciplines, such as cutting, reined cow horse, ranch versatility and roping.

Road to the Horse sends a strong message, showcasing what is possible when partnerships are built on trust and not fear, and that parallels not only our equine program but our overall ranch philosophy. With over 140 years of continuous operation, the Pitchfork Ranch was built on a solid foundation that has stood the test of time.

We hope you enjoy the event and the horses that proudly wear the Pitchfork Ranch brand. We are excited to give our horses their time to shine in the spotlight, and we can’t wait to watch their journey unfold.

Thank you to Morris Communications Company, LLC, and the Road to the Horse crew and fans for welcoming us to this prestigious event. We look forward to sharing our passion for the horse with you.

Brooks Hodges General Manager, Pitchfork Ranch

WILD CARD REMUDA

WILD CARD REMUDA FROM THE PITCHFORK RANCH

#1 • RIOS PEPCID • 6230418

APRIL 29, 2021 RED ROAN MARE (PEPCID X CASH N RIO CAT X CAT AND CASH)

This beautiful red roan filly is by PEPCID, who has sired multiple champions across a multitude of different disciplines. She also boasts a maternal line going back to the legendary stallion HIGH BROW CAT (EquiStat, AQHA and NCHA All-Time Leading Sire).

SIRE: PEPCID (1998) NCHA money-earner and sire of 40 performing offspring with earnings over $500,000 and AQHA point-earners, including: TRR FRECKLES HOLIDOC ($142,171: 2022 NFR Heeling, won round 8, 1st/2nd split Round 5; 2023 Cinch Playoff Series Championship PRCA Rodeo Heeling Average Champion), TRR LUCKY BRAZOS ($65,613: 2019 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Limited Open Champion; 2023 Riata Buckle 12.5 Open Heading No Slide Champion), QUICK PEPCID ($58,200: 2010 Utah CHA Fall Classic Non Pro Champion; 2014 Canadian CHA National Finals Open Reserve Champion), TRR LUCKY HOMETOWN ($47,209: 2022 Riata Buckle 10.5 Open Heeling Futurity Champion), TRR LUCKY PLAYGUN ($43,413 and 108.5 AQHA points: 2022 Arizona Sun Circuit ARHFA Non Pro Heading Reserve Champion). DAM: CASH N RIO CAT (2014) A daughter of CAT AND CASH, sire of performing offspring with earnings in Roping, Ranch, and Reined Cow Horse events; including: SOPHISTICATEDDIAMOND (NSBA and AQHA money earner and 289 performance points; AQHA Superior All-Around and Superior Ranch Riding), PF PLAYGUNS STARLET (AQHA point-earner in VRH trail, confirmation, ranch riding, cutting and reining; 2021 Colorado State Fair AQHA Ranching Heritage 4YO & Up Ranching Challenge Champion), CAT CASH N DIAMONDS (2022 RHAA M Bar W Ranch Limited Cowboy Class Champion; 2023 RHAA Eastland Limited Cowboy Class Reserve Champion).

#2 • DESIRE CATS N LENAS • 6230419 MARCH 9, 2021 SORREL MARE (QUEJANAISALENA X THIS CATS DESIRE X WR THIS CATS SMART)

This blaze-faced filly is not just another pretty face. She has the looks, and sports a pedigree full of champions, including WR THIS CATS SMART and SMART LITTLE LENA. It’s quite possible that she could be the next RTTH Wild Card Champion!

SIRE: QUEJANAISALENA (1999) $338,204: 2005 Augusta Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion and 4th NCHA Super Stakes Open Classic. He is a sire of 109 money earners with more than $1.5 million and 754 AQHA points, including: BOONSHADOWS ($187,328: 2012 Cattlemen’s Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion), QUEJANA REEVES ($132,936: 2019 NCHA Limited Open Futurity Reserve Champion), MIA SMART QUEJANA ($98,855: 2011 Brazos Bash Cutting Non Pro Derby Reserve Champion and 2012 Arbuckle Mountain Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion), SUGARISALENA ($92,653: 2015 NCHA Classic Challenge Senior Open Champion), DUALINISALENA ($91,245: 2011 Cattlemen’s Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion).

DAM: THIS CATS DESIRE (2017) Daughter of WR THIS CATS SMART $236,514, 2005 San Diego Cutting Derby Champion. He is EquiStat’s #2 All-Time Reined Cow Horse Sire, #2 All-Industry Sire with offspring earning more than $18 million and 4,586 AQHA points, including: SHINE SMARTER ($347,810: 2017 NRCHA Hackamore Classic Open Champion, 2023 American Performance Horseman Working Cow Horse Champion, Working Cow Horse Team Champion and AQHA ROM), VELVETS REVOLVER ($296,302: 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Non Pro Co-Champion), BABES SMART CAT ($257,351: 2021 NCHA Super Stakes Special Non Pro Champion), CR WRS ROYAL TEE ($243,672: 2018 Abilene Spectacular Cutting Classic Open Co-Champion), NICE WORK BABE ($241,468: 2023 NCHA Derby Open Reserve Champion).

WILD CARD REMUDA

#3 • DESIRE A BLU BOON • 6257140

APRIL 16, 2021 BAY MARE

(ONCE IN A BLU BOON X DESIRE SOME SHINE X SHINING SPARK)

This beautiful bay filly has a talent-filled pedigree. There’s not much more that can be said about the greatness of ONCE IN A BLU BOON and SHINING SPARK. Their names speak for themselves. Combining those two successful bloodlines just might create the next superstar!

SIRE: ONCE IN A BLU BOON (2008) Earner of $319,002, with 14 major limited aged event championship titles and 2 reserve titles. He is a top EquiStat All-Time Reined Cow Horse Sire with offspring earning more than $10.5 million, including: ALL SPICE ($556,049: 2020 NCHA Futurity Champion, NCHA Open Horse of the Year, 2023 American Performance Horseman Cutting and Team Division Champion), BADBOONARISING ($367,101: 2018 NCHA Futurity Reserve Champion), BAYLENCIAGA ($317,753: NCHA major age event money earner), TWICE IN SANTIAGO ($276,587: NCHA Futurity, Summer Spectacular, West Texas and Arbuckle Mountain Reserve Champion), HERE COMES THE BOON ($251,104: NRCHA and NSHA Futurity Champion).

DAM: DESIRE SOME SHINE (1999) Open Performance ROM with 107 total AQHA points in reining, working Cow Horse, and halter. She is a daughter of the great SHINING SPARK, the EquiStat Leading Reined Cow Horse Sire from 2003 to 2020. His offspring have earned over $10 million and 38,044 total AQHA points, including: SHINING N SASSY ($259,262: 2008 NRHA Futurity Champion), SHINE BY THE BAY ($178,699: 2002 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Champion, AQHA Performance Champion, Multiple Superiors in Reining, Heeling, Heading and Tie-Down Roping), A SHINER NAMED SIOUX ($161,891: 2011 NRHA Derby Co-Reserve Champion), MISS REY O SHINE ($159,715: 2008 4th tie NRHA Derby, 2009 5th NRBC Derby), SMART SHINETTA ($132,394: 2005 4th NRCHA Futurity, 2006 4th NRCHA Derby).

#4 • SHESA QUEJANA CAT • 6230420

APRIL 26, 2021 RED ROAN MARE (QUEJANAISALENA X SHESA SKYLINE CAT X BET HESA CAT)

This athletic red roan filly by BET HESA CAT has a big, beautiful blaze and bloodlines that trace back to the legendary stallion HIGH BROW CAT. This pretty filly will be a true contender for the Wild Card Challenge.

SIRE: QUEJANAISALENA (1999) $338,204: 2005 Augusta Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion and 4th NCHA Super Stakes Open Classic. He is a sire of 109 money earners with more than $1.5 million and 754 AQHA points, including: BOONSHADOWS ($187,328: 2012 Cattlemen’s Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion), QUEJANA REEVES ($132,936: 2019 NCHA Limited Open Futurity Reserve Champion), MIA SMART QUEJANA ($98,855: 2011 Brazos Bash Cutting Non Pro Derby Reserve Champion and 2012 Arbuckle Mountain Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion), SUGARISALENA ($92,653: 2015 NCHA Classic Challenge Senior Open Champion), DUALINISALENA ($91,245: 2011 Cattlemen’s Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion).

DAM: SHESA SKYLINE CAT (2016) Daughter of BET HESA CAT, $272,151, 2011 NCHA Open World Champion, and World Champion who has topped leaders lists since his first crop. He is EquiStat’s leading Jr Reined Cow Horse Sire with offspring earning more than $8 million with 588 money-earners, including: BETCHALOU ($373,493: top 10 NCHA Open Super Stakes; NCHA Bronze Award), BET HE SPARKS ($248,539: NRCHA Open Derby Champion), HESA DUAL BET ($212,844: 5th NRCHA Open Futurity), PLAIN CATTY ($196,245: NRCHA Open Futurity Champion), REYZURBETSONTHISCAT ($183,623: The Ike 4YO Open Futurity Champion), QUAHADI ($151,440: NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman 5th), BET HES BLACK ($145,154: NRCHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion; NRCHA Cert. of Ability).

• TIGHTFITTENBLUJEANS • 6278745

MAY 8, 2021 BAY MARE

(ONCE IN A BLU BOON X SHINEY TEA POT DOC X TEJONS PEPPY DOC)

This flashy bay filly is a daughter of ONCE IN A BLU BOON and by the dam SHINEY TEA POT DOC. With both her sire and dam having impressive performance careers in Cow Horse and reining events. This filly has both the looks and the athletic ability to shine.

NRCHA and NSHA Futurity Champion).

DAM: SHINEY TEA POT DOC (2002) Open Performance ROM, 19.5 total AQHA points in working Cow Horse and reining. She is a daughter of the great TEJONS PEPPY DOC. His offspring have earned over $1 million and 4,194 total AQHA points, including: CHEXYS DOCTOR PEPPER ($83,096 and Superior Reining with 370 AQHA points: 2001 NRBC Reining Derby Finalist), VINTAGE TEJONSHINE ($72,206 and 113 AQHA points: 2006 Triple Crown Reined Cow Horse Derby Reserve Champion), INSTANTEE ($66,314 and 180 AQHA points: 2010 NRHA Intermediate Non-Pro Derby Reserve Champion and Limited Non-Pro Derby Champion), BUENO SAN LENA($50,666: 1998 3rd Congress Reining Futurity, 2000 3rd AQHA World Junior Reining), PLAYIN THE DOCTOR ($38,679: 2004 4th tie NRHA Non-Pro Futurity), TEJONS BOOMENCOMMAND ($38,051: 2011 3rd AQHA World Senior Working Cow Horse).

SIRE: ONCE IN A BLU BOON (2008) Earner of $319,002, with 14 major limited aged event championship titles and 2 reserve titles. He is a top EquiStat All-Time Reined Cow Horse Sire with offspring earning more than $10.5 million, including: ALL SPICE ($556,049: 2020 NCHA Futurity Champion, NCHA Open Horse of the Year, 2023 American Performance Horseman Cutting and Team Division Champion), BADBOONARISING ($367,101: 2018 NCHA Futurity Reserve Champion), BAYLENCIAGA ($317,753: NCHA major age event money earner), TWICE IN SANTIAGO ($276,587: NCHA Futurity, Summer Spectacular, West Texas and Arbuckle Mountain Reserve Champion), HERE COMES THE BOON ($251,104:

#5

Though an avid lover of all animals, horses have dominated Lindsey Patterson’s heart and soul. With more than a decade of riding and training for her successful business, Beyond The Bit, Lindsey has seen and done it all. Lindsey’s training career began when she met her mentor and friend, Brandi Lyons. Having completed both of Brandi’s intensive trainer certification programs and subsequently working for Brandi as an assistant trainer, she has traveled across the country, engaging in horsemanship clinics, expos and demonstrations. Unlike many other successful trainers, Lindsey did not grow up with horses; however, her natural athleticism was a match for the challenge. Lindsey spent much of her youth winning multiple state championship titles in gymnastics and track and field and even set the New Hampshire state record in pole vaulting at 16. Her love of animals drove her to pursue a degree in animal science at Cornell University. Time spent working on a ranch in Wyoming proved to be a life-changing experience for Lindsey. At that moment, she understood and appreciated the incredible intelligence and connection that can be created with horses and decided to follow her passion. Lindsey started her business out in Wyoming since it catered to her love of the outdoors, mountains and Western lifestyle. Lindsey specializes in colt starting and problem horses but works with all-level riders and horses. In 2022, she returned to New Hampshire, and Beyond The Bit is now stationed in Freedom, New Hampshire.

Wild Card Challenge

Presented by

LINDSEY PATTERSON

PEN WRANGLER • BRANDI LYONS

Learn more at www.beyondthebithorsetraining.com

WILD CARD

Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, watching John Wayne movies with his dad fueled John Baar’s fire to become a cowboy — a fire that would grow into a passion for understanding the horse and learning how they think, learn and interact. This passion sent John on the search for education from Masters in the colt starting and equine psychology arena. He spent time with Martin Black and Ray Hunt, learning the art of colt starting and quickly jumped on the opportunity to study at an International Horse-Man-Ship University with Pat Parelli — his current Pen Wrangler and Mentor. The education Pat shared through his Horse-Man-Ship program laid a foundation for John to build his understanding of the art of colt starting. The foundation has proved a solid base to build multi-discipline horse training from, creating well-rounded horses and horsemen. Through hard work and dedication, John turned this “summer school” program into a 10-year educational career, including not only horse training and development but also a deep dive into human learning and education. John taught people from all over the globe and earned the campus faculty leader position, guiding a team of 10 instructors while monitoring the progress of 80 students on campus. During this time, John was also in charge of heading the horse expo team to present the Parelli concepts worldwide. This experience opened the door to John’s current career, allowing him to build on what he learned from a decade focused on understanding horses and humans as learners in addition to international travel and sharing the nature of the horse regardless of differences in breed, age or purpose. Alongside his wife, Kathy, John opened Raising The Baar Horsemanship Center in Kentucky.

Wild Card Challenge

Presented by

JOHN BAAR

PEN WRANGLER • PAT PARELLI

Learn more at www.www.jkbaar.com.

Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, C.D. Wilcox competed as an all-around athlete in tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling from the junior rodeo ranks throughout college. He was no stranger to success, showing at the National High School Finals Rodeo and finishing several years in the Top 5 of the Southwest Region. After finishing college with a bachelor’s degree in business, C.D. went on to assist in coaching the rodeo team at Texas Tech University while also helping manage a ranch, starting 2-year-olds and training rope horses. C.D. and Wilcox Performance Horses boast many championship and world titles, including 2019 World Champion Amateur Tie-Down Roping, 2020 AQHA World Champion Open Tie-Down Level 2, 2018 AQHA High-Point and 2018 AQHA World Champion Amateur Breakaway Roping. C.D.’s favorite part of the horse training process is starting the 2-year-old and watching them progress. His biggest influences are Philip Berry, a renowned rope horse trainer and colt starter, and Mike Major, a world champion in the ranch horse versatility world and C.D.’s father-in-law. C.D. is now the equine professor at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico, where he teaches classes in horsemanship, colt starting, performance horse training, equine business and more. He directs the program with an enrollment of more than 20 students and works every day to continue the legacy that he learned at NMJC. C.D. married his wife, Alexa, in 2019, and together, they continue to breed, show, compete and train elite performance horses.

Wild Card Challenge

Presented by

C.D. WILCOX

PEN WRANGLER • MIKE MAJOR

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PEN WRANGLERS

Wild Card Pen Wranglers

WHO ARE INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

BRANDI LYONS

PEN WRANGLER • LINDSEY PATTERSON

Learn more at www.LyonsNoLimits.com

Brandi Lyons | Road to the Horse 2022 Championship Competitor

Brandi Lyons carries on with the most trusted name in the horse industry. Her father, John Lyons, pioneered, decades ago, the theory that you must love and respect the riders first. She is a Christian, mother, wife, trainer, teacher and clinician. Over the last 22 years, she has become admired and respected by horse owners and enthusiasts from around the country. Brandi worked as a trainer while raising her kids for 16 years. For the past four years, she has been working on the road, giving her world-renowned clinics to many all over the United States and Canada. Brandi shares her life with her husband, JD. They have raised five beautiful daughters. They enjoy spending their time with their bulldogs and horses. Learn more at LyonsNoLimits.com.

“I have been incredibly blessed in my life to be surrounded by some of the best horsemen and women in our industry. And without hesitation, I would put Lindsey Patterson next to all of them. A student is defined as an attentive and systematic observer. She is a true student of the horse. That is exactly what Lindsey has done with her horsemanship. She has listened and observed, and now she is going to show everyone what horses are capable of and how they should be treated. We should teach horses

MIKE MAJOR

PEN WRANGLER • C.D. WILCOX

Learn more at www.MikeMajorHorsemanship.com

Mike Major | Road to the Horse 2022 and 2023 World Champion

Mike was raised as the son of a cattleman, Buddy Major, and grew up pushing cattle, match racing and competing in rodeos across New Mexico, Arizona and southern Colorado. Mike competed on the rodeo scene in both rough stock and timed events, where he specialized in bull riding and team roping, and later entered the cutting horse scene. The opportunity of a lifetime came up in the early 1990s when Mike purchased the Flying A Ranch in Fowler, Colorado, and found himself running 550 cows and growing his band of ranch horses, including a few mares and three studs: Bright Mito Bars, Joys Double Feature and Leovada Chic. He continued to team rope as ranching allowed but focused on growing his cattle herd and running the ranch. Although horses are a huge part of the Majors’ operations, the ranch is a working cattle ranch. Every year, Mike operates a large yearling cattle operation on the Flying A Ranch and the Rio Puerco Ranch in Belen, New Mexico, and enjoys training his own and client’s horses in Bowie, Texas, where he continues to see success in both the American Quarter Horse Association and Stock Horse of Texas show arenas. Mike Major is a two-time Road to the Horse World Champion (2022 and 2023).

what we want, not force them to do what we want. The best trainers make it look easy.

They don’t have fights. Lindsey is a warrior. Don’t get me wrong, she can fight! She just won’t fight the wrong opponent. She is not out here for herself. She is out for the horse. Loyal to the horse. Like the sun, she is more than capable of shining out there on her own.“ — Brandi Lyons

Learn more at MikeMajorHorsemanship.com.

“C.D. and I have started a lot of colts together. It’s always been fun to discuss the strategies and different methods, and I have always felt that we have both walked away with a lot more knowledge on what each horse needs to succeed. C.D. understands that to connect with a horse and help that horse learn, it’s not through force, it’s by developing that horse’s understanding. C.D. is an accomplished horseman and AQHA World Champion Roper, and I am excited for him to have the opportunity to show the world the talent he has to build trust and understanding with a colt.” — Mike Major

PEN WRANGLERS

PAT PARELLI

PEN WRANGLER • JOHN BAAR

Learn more at www.Parelli.com

Pat Parelli | Road to the Horse 2011, 2012 (Team USA) and 2022 Championship Competitor

In 1982, Pat Parelli began creating a natural horsemanship program to improve the relationship between humans and horses. Pat promoted the concept of love, language and leadership. Pat’s desire to spread this knowledge to the world rose in him after watching his mentors, Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt, work with horses. In 1984, Pat began teaching clinics, and in 1991, he coined the name Natural Horsemanship. Natural Horsemanship has become a viable and important aspect of the international horse industry and continues to expand and influence how horses are trained. Pat provides amazing talent for both training horses and teaching people. Today, Parelli Natural Horsemanship and the program has spread to 76 countries, more than a million people and has improved the lives of horses around the world. Learn more at Parelli.com.

“John Baar is a graduate of the Parelli Program and has progressed to become a 5-Star Licensed Parelli Professional and a Master Horse Development Specialist — one of the highest levels of achievement in the Parelli Program. I have seen John develop young horses time after time with a special touch. He epitomizes the Parelli Program by creating a natural foundation for horses — whether they will be used

for English, Western, Performance or Recreation. John was my number one choice as a Pen Wrangler at [RTTH] 2022, and I am now honored to be at his side and experience first hand his opportunity to demonstrate his skills and promise to start a colt naturally.” — Pat Parelli

Donal grew up in a remote part of Australia on a cattle station known as Saddlers Springs, where riding was as necessary as walking. From moving cattle, boundary riding and crossing land inaccessible by any other means, horses were a tool used for work and not much else. It wasn’t until Donal was 19 that the idea of training horses or riding for pleasure even entered his mind. A chance audition led him to his start at Australian Outback Spectacular, where he was introduced to a new world of working with horses — one that opened his eyes to the true capability of horses and started a hunger in him that continues to this day. Double Dan Horsemanship offered Donal the opportunity of a lifetime, taking him on as an apprentice and allowing him the chance to travel and work in America. This experience led Donal to specialize in liberty and theatrical equine performance. Upon returning to Australia, Donal founded Hancock Horsemanship. Amongst colt starting and restarting and excelling in the education of horses, Donal has been involved in multiple equine entertainment shows, TV appearances and music videos, as well as competing in several colt start competitions, including the TEQ Trainers Challenge in 2017 and representing Australia in the New Zealand Equitana The Way of the Horse Colt Starting Challenge in 2019. Donal is a respected colt starter, trainer and clinician. Traveling around Australia, offering clinics in horsemanship and liberty, he has also begun branching out into cow events and continues to expand his knowledge.

DONAL HANCOCK

AUSTRALIA

Learn more at www.hancockhorsemanship.com

Tik Maynard is the son of Rick and Jennifer Maynard. Rick is an international three-day eventer and was a Grand Prix show jumper in the 1970s. Jennifer is a Grand Prix dressage competitor and four-star Para Dressage judge. In Vancouver, the Maynard family runs Southland’s Heritage Farm. Tik’s younger brother and his family run Gibson’s Heritage Farm on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. Tik was in Pony Club from ages 6 to 21, where he achieved his ‘A’ certification and competed in Tetrathlon and the Prince Philip Games. Later, Tik competed at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in Modern Pentathlon. Since 2008, Tik has been training horses full-time. After spending three years as a working student, he became the assistant trainer to Anne Kursinski. Tik has evented at the Advanced level and has been listed for the Canadian National Three-Day Event Team. Tik is a two-time freestyle winner (2015, 2018) at the Thoroughbred Makeover and has also judged the competition. Tik serves as an online instructor for The Horseman’s University and the Noelle Floyd Equestrian Masterclass. Tik was a columnist for Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine for six years. He is the author of “In the Middle Are the Horsemen,” published by Trafalgar Square Books in 2018. The book was published in German in 2020 and made into an audiobook in 2021. Tik is married to Sinead, a USA Three-Day Eventing Olympic Team member and host of the popular podcast In Stride by Ride iQ. Together, they have two children, ages 1 and 4. Tik and Sinead regularly teach eventing and horsemanship clinics.

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A lifelong cowboy with strong family values, commitment to patriotism and faith in Christ, Ken McNabb grew up in a traditional ranching community in the mountains of Wyoming. At 16 years old, Ken knew this was absolutely his true calling. Since then, he has been changing people’s lives through his weekly television show, “Discovering the Horseman Within,” airing on RFD-TV and The Rural Channel; social media platforms; nationwide clinics; three-week apprenticeship programs and special appearances at large expos. He still carries the passion and conviction he had as a young boy. Living his life on horseback has proven to be the ultimate way for Ken to reach out to people and their horses. In 2013, Ken received the Telly Award for an educational program called “A Day in the Life of a Rancher.” Ken is known for creating a unique environment where each horse is trained using gentle methods, and the rider is coached to become their best. Ken often tells folks to “Dream like a kid and ride like a cowboy.” Ken’s faith in Christ and his commitment to strong family values and patriotism help make him the kind of speaker people truly enjoy and connect with. Ken’s other passions have always been ranching and livestock production. In 2009, Ken partnered with Diamond Land & Livestock of Douglas, Wyoming, to host the first-ever Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale. The sale is now working towards its 16th year. Together, Ken and his wife, DeeDee, with their two sons, Kurt and Trent, live in Lovell, Wyoming, at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, where they are dedicated as a family to teaching others to dream bigger, ride taller and live happier.

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA FROM THE PITCHFORK RANCH

#1 • NASTY PAYDAY • 6244953

APRIL 27, 2021 SORREL GELDING (NASTY CD X PAYDAYS GUNNIN GAL X PAY FORTY FOUR)

This gorgeous sorrel gelding by NASTY CD, a son of CD OLENA, should prove to be a serious athlete from bloodlines producing top contenders in reined cow horse and barrel racing events. Watch out for this one!

SIRE: NASTY CD (1999) Son of CD OLENA, who was an NCHA Open Futurity Champion earning more than $170,000 with offspring earning over $17 million and an AQHA Top 25 All-Time Sire of Cutting Point-Earners. NASTY CD is an NRCHA money-earner himself and sire of 8 performing offspring with earnings over $50,000, including: CD SMART BRAT ($40,502: 2014 NRCHA World Limited Non-Pro Champion, 2015 NRCHA World $5000 Non-Pro Limited Reserve Champion), NEW OLENA CASH ($5,305 and 95.5 AQHA points with Superior Reining: 2012 AQHA Select World Reining Reserve Champion, 2008 4th AQHA High Point Junior Reining Open), SHESA SASSY CD ($2,140: 2023 3D 5th Round 2 of The Texan Barrel Race), SIR OLENAS LAD (2019 RHAA Ranch Hand Champion), TRR SWEET OLENA (2021 3rd Junior American Rodeo Youth Barrel Race).

DAM: PAYDAYS GUNNIN GAL (2012) A daughter of PAY FORTY FOUR, sire of performing offspring with earnings in Barrel Racing and Ranch events, including: PAY ONE ($3,519: 2003 RHAA Top 20), TONTOS DASHIN GIRL ($1,180: Open Barrel Racing money earner), DOCS ROCKIN LASS (2017 2D NBHA Presidents Cup money earner), PAY TWENTY FOUR (Open Barrel Racing money earner), TOUGH FORTY FOUR (2002 San Antonio Ranch Gelding Stakes top 10). A granddaughter of PREFERRED PAY sired by DASH FOR CASH an earner of over $500,000 himself known for his legacy of producing champion racehorses and barrel horses, who was the first Quarter Horse to produce $25 million in offspring earnings, including world champions like DASHINGLY, DASHS DREAM, CASH RATE, FIRST DOWN DASH, DASH FOR SPEED and barrel racing legend DASH TA FAME.

#2 • GOODLUCK PLAYBOY • 6244985

MARCH 27, 2021 RED ROAN GELDING (GOODLUCK CATT X TRR MS PEP PLAYBOY X PEPCID)

A handsome red roan son of GOODLUCK CATT with a pedigree stacked full of champions. With an amazing combination of both athleticism and a trainability, this gelding has the capability to perform in a variety of disciplines.

HIGH BROW CAT with offspring

exceeding $92 million and the mare SHANIA CEE, an

and

This gelding features SHORTY LENA on the top side, an EquiStat Elite $13 Million Maternal Grandsire. DAM: TRR MS PEP PLAYBOY (2006) A daughter of PEPCID, an NCHA money-earner and sire of 40 performing offspring with earnings over $500,000, and AQHA point-earners, including: TRR FRECKLES HOLIDOC ($142,171: 2022 NFR Heeling, won round 8, 1st/2nd split Round 5; 2023 Cinch Playoff Series Championship PRCA Rodeo Heeling Average Champion), TRR LUCKY BRAZOS ($65,613: 2019 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Limited Open Champion; 2023 Riata Buckle 12.5 Open Heading No Slide Champion), QUICK PEPCID ($58,200: 2010 Utah CHA Fall Classic Non Pro Champion; 2014 Canadian CHA National Finals Open Reserve Champion), TRR LUCKY HOMETOWN ($47,209: 2022 Riata Buckle 10.5 Open Heeling Futurity Champion), TRR LUCKY PLAYGUN ($43,413 and 108.5 AQHA points: 2022 Arizona Sun Circuit ARHFA Non Pro Heading Reserve Champion).

SIRE: GOODLUCK CATT (2016) The Run for a Million Reined Cow Horse Cowboy Invitational Finalist and RHAA money-earner whose first foals arrived in 2020. Sired by SOPHISTICATED CATT, a three-time AQHA World Champion Senior Cutting Horse and 2011 NCHA Freshman Sire of the year, who sired over 360 money earners with earnings of over $2 million and more than 2,100 AQHA points. The grandson of AQHA Hall of Fame and EquiStat Elite All-Time leading sire

earnings

NCHA Horse of the Year

member of the NCHA Hall of Fame.

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA

#3 • COWBOYS LAST WAR CRY • 6247693

APRIL 23, 2021 GRAY GELDING (COWBOY WAR CRY X FOUR SIX GAL X MR SUN O LENA)

This majestic gray gelding is sired by COWBOY WAR CRY, a son of GUTHRIE CITY LIMITS, whose offspring are no stranger to RTTH. With bloodlines combining versatility and speed, competitors can expect him to be a serious contender for the title.

COWBOY

(2017)

GUTHRIE

LIMITS, a Versatility Ranch money-earner and AQHA point-earner with multiple foals that have made successful RTTH appearances, such as FUTURE CITY LIMITS ($50,000: 2019 RTTH Champion) and SIX LIMITS ($12,500: 2019 RTTH Reserve Champion), known for consistently siring strong athletic individuals with trainable dispositions favored for their versatility, such as SIXES SIXGUN, an AQHA Reserve World Champion Versatility Ranch Horse.

DAM: FOUR SIX GAL (2003) A daughter of MR SUN O LENA, who was the only stallion by DOC O’LENA to become an AQHA Champion and sired 58 performing offspring with earnings over $415,000 and 2,000 AQHA points, including: SUN N SEVENS ($103,718: 2020 4th WCRA Women’s Rodeo World Championship Barrel Race, 2021 5th Junior American Rodeo Barrel Race Youth Finals, 2022 5th Junior Patriot Barrel Race Youth Semi-Finals), SUNS HIGHBALL ($23,076 and 116.5 AQHA points with Superior Amateur Cutting: 2010 AQHA Amateur World Cutting Reserve Champion), MR SUN O FRECKLES ($20,672: 2005 NRCHA World Hackamore Limited Open Reserve Champion), TRR BARBALENA ($20,191: 2005 Non-Pro Amateur Cutting Classic Reserve Co-Champion,2004 3rd Non-Pro Amateur Cutting Derby), SONNY ZAN OLENA ($18,748: 2006 The Liberty Breeders Reining Derby Non-Pro Reserve Champion).

• SHINEY ROCKIN CD • 6244957

APRIL 19, 2021 SORREL GELDING (NASTY CD X SHINEY ROCKIN LASS X ROCKIN W)

This is one chromed out gelding with a striking blaze and four white socks. With an impressive pedigree, this gelding by NASTY CD should be a natural performer, as he shares bloodlines with RTTH World Champion colt ROCKIN HISTORY (RTTH 2015 World Champion Colt ridden by Chris Cox).

SIRE: NASTY CD (1999) Son of CD OLENA, who was an NCHA Open Futurity Champion earning more than $170,000 with offspring earning over $17 million and an AQHA Top 25 All-Time Sire of Cutting Point-Earners. NASTY CD is an NRCHA money-earner himself and sire of 8 performing offspring with earnings over $50,000, including: CD SMART BRAT ($40,502: 2014 NRCHA World Limited Non-Pro Champion, 2015 NRCHA World $5000 Non-Pro Limited Reserve Champion), NEW OLENA CASH ($5,305 and 95.5 AQHA points with Superior Reining: 2012 AQHA Select World Reining Reserve Champion, 2008 4th AQHA High Point Junior Reining Open), SHESA SASSY CD ($2,140: 2023 3D 5th Round 2 of The Texan Barrel Race), SIR OLENAS LAD (2019 RHAA Ranch Hand Champion), TRR SWEET OLENA (2021 3rd Junior American Rodeo Youth Barrel Race).

DAM: SHINEY ROCKIN LASS (2012) Sired by ROCKIN W, who is an NCHA Open Futurity Champion and has sired top performers across Cutting, Reined Cow Horse, Roping, Barrel Racing, and RTTH, including ROCKIN KW ($216,686: 2021 NCHA Super Stakes Classic Intermediate Open Co-Champion, 2018 Breeders Invitational Cutting Derby Amateur Champion, 2018 Arbuckle Mountain Cutting Derby Limited Open Co-Reserve Champion), ROCKIN THOSE TRICKS ($132,205: 2021 Breeders Invitational Cutting Classic Limited Amateur Champion, 2018 NCHA Futurity Amateur and Limited Non-Pro Top 20), ROCKIN SALLYCAT ($125,033: 2015 NCHA Futurity Open Co-3rd, 2016 Brazos Bash Cutting Derby Open 3rd), ROCKIN A LIL ($102,418: 2018 Reno PRCA/WPRA Rodeo Barrel Race Reserve Champion, Turn N Burn Barrel Race Cascade Classic Slot Race Open Reserve Champion), ROCKIN HISTORY ($100,000: RTTH 2015 World Champion).

SIRE:

WAR CRY

Son of

CITY

#4

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA

#5 • SMART ROCKIN CD • 6244952

APRIL 15, 2021 SORREL GELDING (NASTY

CD X SMART ROCKIN LASS X

ROCKIN W)

This little red son of NASTY CD is a RTTH bred gelding will make for an exceptional prospect in any discipline. He shares bloodlines with RTTH World Champion colt ROCKIN HISTORY (RTTH 2015 World Champion Colt ridden by Chris Cox).

SIRE: NASTY CD (1999) Son of CD OLENA, who was an NCHA Open Futurity Champion earning more than $170,000 with offspring earning over $17 million and an AQHA Top 25 All-Time Sire of Cutting Point-Earners. NASTY CD is an NRCHA money-earner himself and sire of 8 performing offspring with earnings over $50,000, including: CD SMART BRAT ($40,502: 2014 NRCHA World Limited Non-Pro Champion, 2015 NRCHA World $5000 Non-Pro Limited Reserve Champion), NEW OLENA CASH ($5,305 and 95.5 AQHA points with Superior Reining: 2012 AQHA Select World Reining Reserve Champion, 2008 4th AQHA High Point Junior Reining Open), SHESA SASSY CD ($2,140: 2023 3D 5th Round 2 of The Texan Barrel Race), SIR OLENAS LAD (2019 RHAA Ranch Hand Champion), TRR SWEET OLENA (2021 3rd Junior American Rodeo Youth Barrel Race).

DAM: SMART ROCKIN LASS (2014) A daughter of ROCKIN W, who is an NCHA Open Futurity Champion and proven sire, producing top performers across Cutting, Reined Cow Horse, Roping, Barrel Racing,and RTTH, including ROCKIN KW ($216,686: 2021 NCHA Super Stakes Classic Intermediate Open Co-Champion, 2018 Breeders Invitational Cutting Derby Amateur Champion, 2018 Arbuckle Mountain Cutting Derby Limited Open Co-Reserve Champion), ROCKIN THOSE TRICKS ($132,205: 2021 Breeders Invitational Cutting Classic Limited Amateur Champion, 2018 NCHA Futurity Amateur and Limited Non-Pro Top 20), ROCKIN SALLYCAT ($125,033: 2015 NCHA Futurity Open Co-3rd, 2016 Brazos Bash Cutting Derby Open 3rd), ROCKIN A LIL ($102,418: 2018 Reno PRCA/WPRA Rodeo Barrel Race Reserve Champion, Turn N Burn Barrel Race Cascade Classic Slot Race Open Reserve Champion), ROCKIN HISTORY ($100,000: RTTH 2015 World Champion).

APRIL 12, 2021 BLACK GELDING (GOODLUCK CATT X MS BECACO SUNNY CD X CD SON OF MAGNOLIA)

The definition of tall, dark, and handsome. A double threat with legendary performers HIGH BROW CAT on the paternal side and CD OLENA on the maternal, he is bred to compete at the highest level.

SIRE: GOODLUCK CATT (2016) The Run for a Million Reined Cow Horse Cowboy Invitational Finalist and RHAA money-earner whose first foals arrived in 2020. Sired by SOPHISTICATED CATT, a three-time AQHA World Champion Senior Cutting Horse and 2011 NCHA Freshman Sire of the year, who sired over 360 money earners with earnings of over $2 million and more than 2,100 AQHA points. The grandson of AQHA Hall of Fame and EquiStat Elite All-Time leading sire HIGH BROW CAT with offspring earnings exceeding $92 million and the mare SHANIA CEE, an NCHA Horse of the Year and member of the NCHA Hall of Fame. This gelding features SHORTY LENA on the top side, an EquiStat Elite $13 Million Maternal Grandsire. DAM: MS BECACO SUNNY CD (2012) A daughter of CD SON OF MAGNOLIA, an NSHA Reined Cow Horse Open Futurity Champion, NRCHA Futurity Open Finalist, and Stallion Stakes finalist, proving himself as an accomplished performer with 7 money earning offspring, including: MS BECACO MAGTHREE ($5,029 and 18.5 AQHA points: 2019 Denver National NRCHA Derby Limited Open Champion), BECACO MAGNUM 357 ($3,152: 2018 NRCHA Futurity AQHA Ranching Heritage 4+ Working Ranch Horse Level 1 Amateur Class Champion), BECACO JOKESTER (2021 SHTX Lubbock AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse All-around Open Class Champion), BECACO CD MAGNOLIA (2022 Illinois Ranch Horse Association Futurity 3YOverall Open 4th), BECACO WRANGLER (2022 RHAA Roaring Springs TX Wrangler $500 Limited Open Class 3rd).

#6 • SUNNYS LUCKY CATT • 6245087

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA

#7 • PLAYDOX BOON SAN • 6244959

APRIL 19, 2021 SORREL GELDING (PLAYDOX X BOON SANS DESIRE X BOON SAN)

Bred for strength and athleticism, this gelding’s pedigree relates to those of RTTH World Champions such as BOON RIVER LAD (aka. ‘Kentucky,’ RTTH 2017 World Champion colt ridden by Vicki Wilson) and CROWNS LAD (RTTH 2018 World Champion colt ridden by Vicki Wilson).

SIRE: PLAYDOX (1995) An EquiStat Leading Cutting Horse Sire who was an NCHA Limited Open Futurity Champion with 110 performing offspring earning over 900 AQHA points and over $2 million, including: PET SQUIRREL ($389,160: 2008 NCHA Classic/Challenge Open 3rd, 2006 Augusta Cutting 4YO Futurity Open Champion, 2006 Abilene Spectacular Cutting Derby Open Reserve Champion), PLAYIN AT THE MALL ($297,292: 2008 NCHA Super Stakes Non-Pro 3rd and Super Stakes Open 5th), PLAY STOCKS ($118,621: 2005 Augusta Cutting 4YO Futurity Open Champion), PLAY XCLUSIVE ($108,236: 2005 Music City Cutting Derby Non-Pro Finalist), and PLAYIN POO ($89,147: 2007 Music City Cutting Futurity Non-Pro Champion and Futurity Open Champion). The son of FRECKLES PLAYBOY, an NCHA all–time leading sire who sired AQHA World Champions, Reserve Champions, and was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2013.

DAM: BOON SANS DESIRE (2014) A daughter of BOON SAN, the full brother to BOON SAN KITTY (2004 NCHA Horse of the Year), who is a 2007 Breeder’s Invitational Cutting Derby Open Finalist with 61 money earning offspring, including: BOON SAN BABY ($244,725: 2013 NCHA Futurity Open 4th, 2014 NCHA Super Stakes Open 3rd), BOON RIVER LAD ($100,000: RTTH 2017 World Champion), BOON SAN JESSE ($84,714: 2015 NCHA Derby Open Finalist), RL BOBBY BOUCHER ($77,631: 2018 Bonanza Cutting Derby Open Finalist, 2018 Arbuckle Mountain Cutting Derby Open Finalist), CROWNS LAD ($50,000: RTTH 2018 World Champion).

#8 • NASTY SIPPIN WHISKEY

MAY 13, 2021 BAY GELDING (NASTY CD X WHISKEY SIPPIN KITTY X CATS HILLBILLY)

Bred from bloodlines of high-level cutting horses, including CD OLENA, HIGH BROW CAT, and PADDYS IRISH WHISKEY, this versatile bay gelding by NASTY CD has the makings to develop into a champion. Keep an eye on this classy bay!

SIRE: NASTY CD (1999) Son of CD OLENA, who was an NCHA Open Futurity Champion earning more than $170,000 with offspring earning over $17 million and an AQHA Top 25 All-Time Sire of Cutting Point-Earners. NASTY CD is an NRCHA money-earner himself and sire of 8 performing offspring with earnings over $50,000, including: CD SMART BRAT ($40,502: 2014 NRCHA World Limited Non-Pro Champion, 2015 NRCHA World $5000 Non-Pro Limited Reserve Champion), NEW OLENA CASH ($5,305 and 95.5 AQHA points with Superior Reining: 2012 AQHA Select World Reining Reserve Champion, 2008 4th AQHA High Point Junior Reining), SHESA SASSY CD ($2,140: 2023 3D 5th Round 2 of The Texan Barrel Race), SIR OLENAS LAD (2019 RHAA Ranch Hand Champion), TRR SWEET OLENA (2021 3rd Junior American Rodeo Youth Barrel Race).

DAM: WHISKEY SIPPIN KITTY (2012) Granddaughter of HIGH BROW CAT (EquiStat, AQHA, and NCHA All-time Leading Sire) and daughter of CATS HILLBILLY, a CHA Nebraska Open Classic Co-Reserve Champion and Oklahoma Early Bird Open Derby Champion with 19 performing offspring with 160 AQHA points and $72,277, including: TRR DOCS PEPTO ($26,000: 2022 Riata Buckle Timed 12.5 Heading Futurity Open Reserve Champion), TRR KADABRA CAT ($23,050: 2022 Riata Buckle Timed 12.5 Heading All Age Open Finalist), TRR HILLBILLY ROCK ($6,807: 2022 The Run for a Million Reined Cow Horse Cowboy Invitational 3rd), TRR BILLIE BOON ($3,122: 2023 AQHA World Versatility Amateur Division Reserve Champion), CD DANCING CAT ($3,004: NCHA money earner).

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA

#9 • NASTY TWISTIN CD

MARCH 5, 2021 RED ROAN GELDING (NASTY CD X BET SHESA TWISTIN X BET HESA CAT)

A gorgeous red roan gelding to add to our lineup with a pedigree of greats, including: CD OLENA, BET HESA CAT, and BET YER BLUE BOONS. With these bloodlines, this gelding should be an incredible athlete!

SIRE: NASTY CD (1999) Son of CD OLENA, who was an NCHA Open Futurity Champion earning more than $170,000 with offspring earning over $17 million and an AQHA Top 25 All-Time Sire of Cutting Point-Earners. NASTY CD is an NRCHA money-earner himself and sire of 8 performing offspring with earnings over $50,000, including: CD SMART BRAT ($40,502: 2014 NRCHA World Limited Non-Pro Champion, 2015 NRCHA World $5000 Non-Pro Limited Reserve Champion), NEW OLENA CASH ($5,305 and 95.5 AQHA points with Superior Reining: 2012 AQHA Select World Reining Reserve Champion, 2008 4th AQHA High Point Junior Reining), SHESA SASSY CD ($2,140: 2023 3D 5th Round 2 of The Texan Barrel Race), SIR OLENAS LAD (2019 RHAA Ranch Hand Champion), TRR SWEET OLENA (2021 3rd Junior American Rodeo Youth Barrel Race).

DAM: BET SHESA TWISTIN (2017) Daughter of BET HESA CAT, $272,151. 2011 NCHA Open World Champion and World Champion who has topped leaders lists since his first crop. He is EquiStat’s leading Jr Reined Cow Horse Sire with offspring earning more than $8 Million with 588 money-earners, including: BETCHALOU ($373,493: top 10 NCHA Open Super Stakes; NCHA Bronze Award), BET HE SPARKS ($248,539: NRCHA Open Derby Champion), HESA DUAL BET ($212,844: 5th NRCHA Open Futurity), PLAIN CATTY ($196,245: NRCHA Open Futurity Champion), REYZURBETSONTHISCAT ($183,623: The Ike 4YO Open Futurity Champion), QUAHADI ($151,440: NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman 5th), BET HES BLACK ($145,154: NRCHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion; NRCHA Cert. of Ability).

#10

• ROUNDEMUP PEPCID

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 SORREL GELDING (PEPCID X SIXES DESIRE X SIXES PICK)

This flashy sorrel gelding by PEPCID is a true ranch performance horse prospect! His bloodlines link to multiple RTTH colts, including World Champion SIXES RIDINGHOOD (RTTH 2021 World Champion ridden by Wade Black).

SIRE: PEPCID (1998) An NCHA money-earner and sire of 40 performing offspring with earnings over $500,000, and AQHA point-earners, including: TRR FRECKLES HOLIDOC ($142,171: 2022 NFR Heeling, won round 8, 1st/2nd split Round 5; 2023 Cinch Playoff Series

Bit

Rodeo Heeling Average Champion), TRR LUCKY BRAZOS ($65,613: 2019 NRCHA

($58,200: 2010 Utah CHA Fall Classic Non Pro Champion; 2014

CHA National Finals Open Reserve Champion), TRR LUCKY HOMETOWN ($47,209: 2022 Riata Buckle 10.5 Open Heeling Futurity Champion), TRR LUCKY PLAYGUN ($43,413 and 108.5 AQHA points: 2022 Arizona Sun Circuit ARHFA Non Pro Heading Reserve Champion).

DAM: SIXES DESIRE (2016) A daughter of SIXES PICK, who was AQHA’s first Versatility Ranch World Champion and a proven high-performance sire producing RTTH, ASHA, AQHA, RHAA, NCHA, and NRCHA performing offspring with earnings of $396,639 and 591 AQHA points, including: SIXES RIDINGHOOD ($80,000: RTTH 2021 World Champion and Round 1 Winner), FRENCHMANS PICK ($62,432: 2020 PRCA/WPRA NFR Rodeo Round 7 Barrels 4th), WYOMING PICK ($50,000: RTTH 2018 Reserve World Champion), TRIXIES SIXES ($29,708: 2017 AQHA Ranching Heritage Finals 4YO Working Ranch Horse Limited Open Champion), TAKE A PICK ($25,060: 2019 Tri-State Fair AQHA Ranching Heritage 4YO Working Ranch Horse Amateur Class Champion).

Championship PRCA

Snaffle

Futurity Limited Open Champion; 2023 Riata Buckle 12.5 Open Heading No Slide Champion), QUICK PEPCID

Canadian

THEY ARE THE DREAMS OF OUR CHILDREN

They are the means to fulfillment that is not attainable on two feet. They are the connections we search our whole lives to achieve because they connect us to the best parts of ourselves.

They are strong yet kind, they are powerful yet forgiving, they are love on four hooves.

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA

#11 • CAPERA CATT • 6244984

APRIL 11, 2021 SORREL GELDING (GOODLUCK CATT X BECACO CAPERA X MR HAIDA FLO)

With a pedigree influenced by generations of NCHA Champions, this beautiful sorrel gelding by GOODLUCK CATT should demonstrate incredible athletic ability, making him a real contender for the RTTH World Championship title.

GOODLUCK

Finalist and RHAA money-earner whose first foals arrived in 2020. Sired by SOPHISTICATED CATT, a three-time AQHA World Champion Senior Cutting Horse and 2011 NCHA Freshman Sire of the year, who sired over 360 money earners with earnings of over $2 million and more than 2,100 AQHA points. The grandson of AQHA Hall of Fame and EquiStat Elite All-Time leading sire HIGH BROW CAT with offspring earnings exceeding $92 million and the mare SHANIA CEE, an NCHA Horse of the Year and member of the NCHA Hall of Fame. This gelding features SHORTY LENA on the top side, an EquiStat Elite $13 Million Maternal Grandsire. DAM: BECACO CAPERA (2010) A daughter of MR HAIDA FLO, a son of EquiStat & NCHA all-time leading cutting sire HAIDAS LITTLE PEP (NCHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion and Open Reserve World Champion) and half-brother to MR PEPONITA FLO (NCHA Open Futurity Champion). MR HAIDA FLO has sired 8 AQHA point-earners and money-earners, including: BECACO HAIDA FOUR ($1,345: 2009 RHAA WRCA Amarillo Cowboy 1500 Limited Open Class 3rd), MS BECACO SNAKEYES (2019 AQHA/NRSHA National Championship Versatility Ranch Horse All Around Novice Amateur Champion), BECACO FLO THREE (SHTX money earner and 13 AQHA points), BECACO BIG RED ( 2013 RHAA Alpine TX Jr/Sr Open Class Reserve Champion), MS BECACO ECHOFLO (RHAA money earner).

#12 • ROCKIN THE TOPAZ

MARCH 23, 2021 BUCKSKIN GELDING (JESSES TOPAZ X ROCKIN AT SUN UP X PLAYBOYS BUCK FEVER)

A pedigree full of RTTH greats! PLAYBOYS BUCK FEVER sired BUCKS ATTRACTION (RTTH 2012 colt selected by Pat Parelli), PLAYBOYS GINNIN BUCK (RTTH 2013 colt selected by Dan James), BRIDLES FEVER (RTTH 2015 Wild Card colt ridden by Mary Kitzmiller), SIX FLO BUCK (RTTH 2015 Wild Card Champion ridden by Jim Anderson). JESSES TOPAZ sired YELLOWHOUSE CANYON (RTTH 2022 World Champion colt ridden by Mike Major).

SIRE: JESSES TOPAZ (2011) Son of record-setting AQHA Racing Champion and AQHA Hall of Fame MR JESS PERRY. JESSES TOPAZ is quickly becoming a proven sire with 17 performing offspring and earnings of $131,524, including progeny with impressive performances in RTTH and barrel racing with: YELLOWHOUSE CANYON ($85,000: RTTH 2022 World Champion, Round 1, and Round 2 Winner), JESSES KNOCKOUT ($20,530: 2022 Run for the Rubies Barrel Race West Open money earner), JESSES ME MINSEE ($8,083: 2022 Pink Buckle Barrel Race Round 2 Open money earner), JESSES KINGDOM ($5,000: RTTH 2023 4th).

DAM: ROCKIN AT SUN UP (2016) A daughter of PLAYBOYS BUCK FEVER, an EquiStat and NRCHA all-time leading Reined Cow Horse sire, 2005 World’s Greatest Horseman Finalist, and 2006 NRCHA Supreme Reined Cow Horse with 17 money earning foals making $131,524 including: BUCKS GENUINE FEVER ($97,529: 2009 NRCHA Stallion Stakes No-Pro Champion, 2008 Idaho RCHA Derby Open Champion, 2008 NRCHA Derby Non-Pro Champion, and 2007 NRCHA Futurity Non-Pro 3rd), FIRECAT FLASHENFEVER ($46,497: 2014 NRCHA Futurity Intermediate Non-Pro Champion and Futurity Non-Pro Reserve Champion), BUCKS LITTLE FEVER ($42,917: 2007 NRCHA Derby Non-Pro Champion, 2011 NRCHA Futurity Bridle Non-Pro Class Champion), SATURDAYNIGHTFEVER67 ($40,610: 2018 NRCHA Futurity Non-Pro 3rd and Futurity Intermediate Non-Pro Reserve Champion), BRAVE NU FEVER ($35,830: 2006 NRCHA Futurity Non-Pro 5th). ROCKIN AT SUN UP is a granddaughter of FRECKLES PLAYBOY, who is among the top 10 all-time leading maternal grandsires by points for both cutting and working cow horse.

SIRE:

CATT (2016) The Run for a Million Reined Cow Horse Cowboy Invitational

CHAMPIONSHIP REMUDA

#13 • MACHO TEJON • 6244958

MARCH 10, 2021 SORREL GELDING (BILLIES BLAZE X PURDY SILVER CHARM X TEJONS NEW STAR)

This uniquely marked sorrel gelding isn’t just a pretty face. He was bred to be an elite cow horse. A grandson of the legendary stallion HIGH BROW CAT. He is one to keep an eye on.

SIRE: BILLIES BLAZE (2015) A young sire whose first foals arrived in 2019. An NRCHA money-earner and the son of the legendary HIGH BROW CAT, an EquiStat/AQHA/NCHA All-time Leading sire, with offspring earnings more than $92 million and the sire of 8 NCHA Open Futurity Champions and 56 AQHA Champions across five disciplines. On his maternal line, he is also the grandson of AQHA Hall of Fame and NCHA Hall of Fame horse SMART LITTLE LENA, who according to EquiStat finished his performance career in just eight shows, making $743,374 before moving on to become an incredibly potent cutting horse sire with progeny such as RED WHITE AND BOON (NCHA earnings over $922,000), LIL MISS SMARTY CHEX (2012 NRCHA Hall of Fame), SMART CHIC OLENA (NRCHA $1 Million Sire), and VERY SMART REMEDY (NRCHA $1 Million Sire).

DAM: PURDY SILVER CHARM (2012) A daughter of TEJONS NEW STAR, who is an NCHA money-earner and sire of 3 performing offspring with $6,177, including: TEJONS SMART LENA ($3,663: 2020 APHA World Ranch Work Championship Ranch Trail Open 2D Champion and Ranch Roping Open 3D Champion), DOSE OF STARLIGHT ($1,853: 2010 RHAA Guthrie TX $1,500 Limited Open Cowboy Class Reserve Champion), OLENA ME TEJON (RHAA money earner). PURDY SILVER CHARM is the granddaughter of GRAYS STARLIGHT (full brother to GALLO DEL CIELO and PADDYS IRISH WHISKEY) who sired 727 foals earning more than $12 million, including: STELLA STARLIGHT, STARLIGHTS WRANGLER, SPOOKS DOC, and AQHA Superhorse, RS LILLY STARLIGHT.

MAY 4, 2021 SORREL GELDING (QUEJANAISALENA X CATS DASHIN DIAMOND X SPECIAL GUN)

This charming white-faced sorrel gelding by QUEJANAISALENA has the pedigree and conformation to be a standout competitor. Bloodlines includes greats such as PLAYGUN, DOC O’ LENA, and SMART LITTLE LENA.

SIRE: QUEJANAISALENA (1999) Son of SMART LITTLE LENA, an EquiStat top cutting sire, and himself earning $338,204: 2005 Augusta Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion and 4th NCHA Super Stakes Open Classic. He is a sire of 109 money earners with more than $1.5 Million and 754 AQHA points, including: BOONSHADOWS ($187,328: 2012 Cattlemen’s Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion), QUEJANA REEVES ($132,936: 2019 NCHA Limited Open Futurity Reserve Champion), MIA SMART QUEJANA ($98,855: 2011 Brazos Bash Cutting Non Pro Derby Reserve Champion and 2012 Arbuckle Mountain Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion), SUGARISALENA ($92,653: 2015 NCHA Classic Challenge Senior Open Champion), DUALINISALENA ($91,245: 2011 Cattlemen’s Cutting Classic Non Pro Champion).

DAM: CATS DASHIN DIAMOND (2008) Dam of multiple performing offspring with 550 AQHA points, including: SOPHISTICATEDDIAMOND ($14,401 and 289 AQHA points: Superior AllAround and Ranch Riding, 2023 Ft Worth AQHA Ranching Heritage 4YO Working Ranch Horse Limited Open Class Champion, 2022 Congress Ranch Trail Stakes Open 6th) and CAT CASH N DIAMONDS (2022 RHAA Ranger Cowboy 1500 Limited Open Class Champion). CATS DASHIN DIAMOND is the daughter of SPECIAL GUN, an RHAA money earner and sire of: SPEC GUN DAG ($1,584: 2018 CSU Legends of Ranching Ranch Horse Futurity Open Champion), MCC MAGIC GUN ($1,295: 2023 AHQA Ranching Heritage Finals 4+ Team Roping Amateur Reserve Champion), GUNNIN FOR GRAY DEE ($1,010: AQHA money earner), BECKER GUN (2022 Royal Crown Rock Springs Open Barrel Racing money earner).

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Dan James HORSEMAN’S HOST

Dan James has held many titles at Road to the Horse competitions as a past champion, competitor and entertainer. Born in Queensland, Australia, and a graduate of Longreach Pastoral College, Dan has traveled the world to gain a better understanding of the horse. In 2008, Dan joined his good friend, Dan Steers, in Western Australia at El Caballo Spanish Horse Centre to perform together. The following year, the two friends relocated to New South Wales and founded Double Dan Horsemanship. Now based in the United States, Dan James continues to perform, teach and inspire horse lovers at the Australian Equine Performance Center based in Midway, Kentucky. Dan lives with his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Isabella; and son, Jesse.

Matt West OFFICIAL HOST

entertainer. Born in Queensland, Australia, and a graduate traveled the world of the horse. In 2008, James and founded Double Dan Horsemanship. Now based in the United States, Dan James continues to perform, teach, and Performance James lives with his wife, Matt West has proudly hosted Road to the Horse since 2013. Matt’s most heard as the live event announcer for the Professional Bull Riders’ Unleash the Beast tour and as the host of his podcast “Matt West Now.” Matt has been part of the PBR team for 12 World Finals, has announced The American Rodeo, and has been heard in iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden, AT&T Stadium, and the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Los Angeles. He has traveled not only across the USA, but also in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. When not traveling, Matt and his wife, Megan, own and operate WESTFIT gym and enjoy life in their hometown of Delaware, Oklahoma. Follow Matt on all social media platforms at @MattLWest.

SCORING AND FORMAT

The scoring system works on a basis of 0 to 5 points, which increase in half-point increments. With the 0 to 5 scoring scale, judges will mark a competitor on individual scoring elements throughout the rounds based on 0 being the lowest level of difficulty and 5 being the highest. Those scores for each individual scoring element will then be tallied and totaled at the end of each round of competition.

The Wild Card Challenge and the Championship competition are scored under the same criteria. The Wild Card Challenge will not have a complete obstacle course in the finals, in the best interest of the fillies, due to the condensed format.

In Rounds 1 and 2, all competitors will be judged on 20 categories: catching and haltering, saddling preparation, saddling, introduction of rider, obstacle preparation, groundwork, general interaction, timing-reward and release, forward motion, willingness to guide/steer, progression of the colt’s softness-yields to pressure, clarity of message, overall horsemanship — reading of the colt, clinician’s conduct/demeanor, clinician’s confidence and understanding, clinician’s ability to build confidence in the colt, clinician’s ability to adjust to the colt’s needs, clinicians ability to build a solid foundation, appropriate use of pen wrangler, and the colt’s demeanor at the end of the session.

The final round is comprised of four components: saddling pen, rail work, obstacle course and overall riding.

JUDGES

ROAD TO THE HORSE 2024 JUDGES

David O’Connor

David O’Connor represented the United States in the sport of three-day eventing. He competed in two Olympic Games, winning a team silver at the 1996 Summer Olympics and an individual gold and team bronze at the 2000 Summer Olympics. At the 1999 Pan American Games, David took an individual silver and team gold, and at the 2002 World Equestrian Games, he assisted the US team to gold. After he retired from competition in 2004, he became involved in the administrative side of international eventing. David has held top coaching roles for the US and Canadian national eventing teams and was president of the United States Equestrian Federation from 2004 to 2012. In 2009, he was inducted into the United States Eventing Association’s Eventing Hall of Fame, and two of his horses have been granted the same honor. In 2022, David was appointed United States Equestrian Federation chief of sport. David is married to fellow international event rider Karen O’Connor, and the pair operate two equestrian training facilities in the eastern United States.

Eric Hoffmann, director of Horsemanship Education and head horsemanship instructor at the Montana Center for Horsemanship and the University of Montana Western, has taught horsemanship classes at MCH and Montana Western since 2008. Eric holds an A.A.S. in Equine Management and Training from Laramie County Community College and has earned a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Agriculture Education from the University of Wyoming and Montana State University. Eric previously served on the Ranching Heritage Committee for the American Quarter Horse Association. Eric coached the University of Western Montana Colt Starting Team to a championship at the Road to the Horse Days of ’47 Colt Starting Competition in Salt Lake City in 2021 and at the Road to the Horse Idaho Collegiate Colt Starting in 2023.

Cody Lambert was born in Artesia, New Mexico. A saddle bronc, bull riding, calf roping and team roping cowboy, he began in the American Junior Rodeo Association, then attended Sul Ross State University, where he won the Men’s All Around at the 1982 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Finals. Cody joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1980 and, the following year, qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo after only going to 29 rodeos. He went to the NFR in saddle bronc competition in 1981, 1990 and 1991 and in bull riding in 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992 and 1993. Cody was a Professional Bull Riders co-founder and went to the PBR Finals in 1994, 1995 and 1996. A Texas Circuit Finals champion twice in bull riding, twice in saddle bronc and three years as the All-Around, Cody designed the protective vest for rodeo in 1992. He retired from competition in 1996. Lambert received the PBR Ring of Honor and has been the Director of Livestock for PBR since 1997. He has mentored many young cowboys, including Jess Lockwood, who became a PBR World Champion. Today, Cody ranches near Bowie, Texas.

Jesse Westfall grew up watching Western shows with his grandpa and knew early on that he wanted to ride horses. Through the years, Jesse has accumulated a record to be proud of, including multiple National Reining Horse Association and AQHA year-end awards, as well as being a two-time Reserve Champion at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Jesse served as an NRHA judge for 14 years and presided over shows in the United States, Canada and Australia. He has a strong interest in bloodlines and breeding and is responsible for breeding horses that have won 11 All American Quarter Horse Congress Championships. He is in his seventh year as the trainer in residence at Asbury University, where he teaches training classes. He is constantly refining his skills and striving to be the best possible horseman that he can be. Jesse’s passion for horses is a result of his passion for life. He serves as a constant inspiration to his wife, Stacy Westfall, and is a dedicated father to their three sons.

For more than 40 years, Jeff Williams has been starting colts for numerous longtime clients, including the Haythorn Land & Cattle Co., King Ranch, Beggs Cattle Company, Matador Ranch, Espuela Ranch and the Muleshoe Ranch. Many of the colts he starts bring top bids at prestigious ranch horse sales. Jeff is also a Ranch Horse Association of America event judge. Not only does Jeff have an in-depth and lifelong understanding of the elements that create a perfect foundation for a developing colt, but he is also a cowboy who lives every day in the saddle. Jeff Williams is a veteran Road to the Horse judge who brings a wealth of experience to the judging panel.

Eric Hoffmann

Cody Lambert

Jesse Westfall

Jeff Williams

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Partnerships Bui on Trust

No matter the discipline, a young horse must have a solid foundation to succeed, both on the ground and under saddle. To learn more, we asked our Road to the Horse 2024 competitors our top colt starting questions.

DONAL HANCOCK:

Describe the importance of a colt having a solid start under saddle. It comes down to one short answer: They only get one start. A horse may forgive, but they don’t forget, so it’s important that the colt starting process is solid and well done. What is the most important lesson you want a colt to understand?

I want a colt to look to me for leadership when I’m working with them. What do you love about starting colts?

like the result as it confirms that everything you have done with that colt has been correct. When colts start riding well, you know you have given them a right start; that’s the proof. What do you tell yourself when you climb into the saddle to give a colt their first ride?

For me, it’s about relaxing. You can’t climb into the saddle

expecting the colt to do something wrong. It’s all about riding the colt and seeing what he presents to you. What do you want to see from a colt before hopping on for a first ride?

I want soft, relaxed and willing groundwork. I also long rein my colts a lot, so I want that direction. I’m looking for everything I look for under saddle, so all they must get used to is my weight when I climb into the saddle.

Do you see a difference between how colts are started in the USA and Australia?

I feel it is quite similar. Every horse we have is different. I don’t feel the countries are separate in their approach to colt starting.

What is the most important element to horsemanship success?

It sounds cliché, but to go all the way with horses, you must love them and love what you’re doing. It can get hard and emotional, but if you don’t have empathy for the animal, it’s so hard to understand them.

KEN MCNABB:

Describe the importance of groundwork. Groundwork is where your relationship with your horse starts, and trust is developed. It’s where understanding is achieved.

What is the biggest mistake you see students make when they are starting colts?

When a student develops a level of animosity between them and the colt. You never want a spirit of “I’m going to make you,” but instead, you must keep a team mentality. You may be the team captain, but you and your horse should always be on the same team.

What advantage do you have starting colts on a large ranch?

The advantage is we can take colts out of the round pen and immediately pique their curiosity by giving them the space to learn and explore in a brand-new setting. It gives them the ability to learn naturally as their surroundings change, and it teaches them to control their emotions. In an arena, the process can get stale, and it’s harder to make lessons interesting.

TIK MAYNARD:

Describe the importance of a colt having a solid start under saddle.

The most obvious answer is the things a horse can do physically — those things that keep them and the rider safe, such as wearing a saddle, walking, trotting and cantering. The more important, deeper answer is that the foundation is based on them being confident learners. They must be relaxed and able to focus either on the person or the task at hand.

Describe the joy of being able to take a colt on their first ride hat first ride is like going do n a steep double-hill black diamond fresh powder skiing run that you’re equally excited and nervous about.

Does starting a colt in an English discipline differ from starting one who will have a Western performance career?

I’ve often thought the beginning is very similar but ould say after that first week, there is a fork in the road gradually guiding them through skills to shape their eventual career.

Are there any differences in starting colts across different breeds?

The biggest differences come from the perspective of simply how you do things — how you interact with a 14 hands-high horse versus an 18 hands-high horse, or how much “whoa or go” they have.

What do you want to see from a colt before hopping on for a first ride?

It’s impossible for boredom and fear to coexist. I want to see my young horses bored with the saddle and bored with me stepping on. When he shows me that he’s bored with the process, I know we’re ready to move on.

What is the best way to give a colt confidence?

y horses gain confidence because if they try, then I reward them. Everyone develops confidence from success. he more times the colt realizes that trying releases pressure and leads to success, the more their confidence ill build.

How advanced do you feel a rider must be before starting their first colt?

person s confidence le el is probably more important than their actual ability to ride. I try to recommend my students be very comfortable riding, but I really ant them to be confident around horses.

What is a lesson you learned starting colts that you wish you had learned earlier?

I wish I understood the value of the release of pressure much sooner in my life.

I’ve seen different stereotypes between different horse breeds, but every horse is so unique, even within their breed. What breed have you had the most fun starting?

Since I found out I’d be competing at RTTH, I’ve started more Quarter Horses than ever before, and I’ve had more fun than I’ve ever had in my entire life. Partly because of the horses and partly because I’m going out of my way to work with other trainers who are talented with Quarter Horses, like Glenn Stewart and Jake Biernbaum. o do o create confidence in a colt where he will be willing to tackle fences as an eventing sport horse?

During the beginning stages of starting a colt, we teach them to go over, under, onto and through things. This idea of going over something, whether it’s a small log on a trail ride or a single rail in the arena, is something we just gradually build on until they ha e the confidence to o ercome any obstacle.

At what point in their training do you start introducing your eventing sport horses to obstacles or jumps?

I can begin introducing jumps, banks, ater and rails ithin the first couple of weeks. I’ll start them jumping on a lead rope rather than with me on their back. This allows them to think about the jump itself rather than both the jump and me at the same time.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment

DR. EMILY ROSE — Guest Clinician & Entertainer

Dr. Emily Rose, PT, DPT, CERP, holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Emily is the owner of Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation LLC which offers Physical Therapy services from rehabilitation to performance improvement for both horse and rider in Wisconsin and Florida. Emily also travels nationally and internationally teaching workshops and clinics with a focus on preventative wellness and biomechanics for the sport horse and rider. She is an instructor for the University of Tennessee Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program. Emily is an active rider herself and competes in Dressage, earning her the United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medal rider achievement award. Emily and her husband, Ryan Rose, own and operate Rose Horsemanship Center, which is a full-service training and rehabilitation facility. Learn more at reachingstridesrehab.com.

RYAN ROSE — Guest Clinician & Entertainer

Dedicating himself to learning from the best, Ryan has studied with Pat Parelli, Doug Jordan and Craig Johnson, shaping his approach to horse training. He conducts sought-after workshops and clinics globally and runs a comprehensive training program in Wisconsin. Ryan enjoys competing in ranch versatility, showcasing his multifaceted expertise in horse development. He’s a celebrated figure online, with a thriving YouTube channel that has attracted over 150,000 subscribers. His Patreon community is equally impressive, boasting over 3,500 members who enjoy exclusive access to horsemanship content, training tips and unique perks. At the core of Ryan Rose Horsemanship is the principle of connection. Ryan is committed to enhancing the bond between horses and their human partners. Learn more at rosehorsemanship.com.

GWENDOLYN HAAG — Anthem Singer

Gwendolyn Haag graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville with a Vocal Music Performance major and has performed for various events, including the Liberty Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park and the United States Hunter Jumper Association National Championships in Vegas. She rediscovered her love for horses during college and, in 2017, bought her first horse, Khalifa. She currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

WHISPERY PINES PERCHERONS Entertainer

Sam and Kellie Rettinger have been involved in the equine industry their entire life and are the proud owners of Whispery Pines Percherons, home to eight beautiful black Percheron geldings. Their focus is to bring their love of horses to the world by enabling people to experience Percheron horses on a personal level. In doing so, they showcase the versatility, grace and beauty of the Percheron breed. Learn more at WhisperyPines.com.

PIPER YULE — Entertainer

This talented cowgirl is 12 years old and is known for her signature cow horses, cowgirl heart and true horsemanship. Known to be as kind as she is tough, Piper Yule comes from the hard grass country in Southern Alberta, Canada, and is a fifth-generation cowgirl. When not Roman riding, doing liberty horsemanship or trick riding, Piper spends her time team roping and competing in cutting and working cow horse, as well as helping on her family ranch and community. Awards include three-time Canada Pro Rodeo Dress Act of the Year, 3three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Top 5 Dress Act Nominee and PRCA National Finals Rodeo Opening Act. Piper has performed at many prestigious rodeos such as the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo, National Western Stock Show, Pendleton Round-Up, Sheridan WYO Rodeo, Red Bluff Round-Up, Clovis Rodeo, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and headlined for Art of the Cowgirl. Learn more at piperyule.com.

THE WRANGLERS — Entertainer

The Wranglers are an elite performance drill team from Allen, Texas. They are back-to-back National Drill Team Champions and the 2022 United States Equestrian Drill Competition Sportsquest International Champions. Good horsemanship and showmanship are at the core of what they do. The Wranglers are primarily a youth drill team with members ranging from 13 to 22 years old. The team has been coached by April Evans for 12 years, and a major component of the team is mentoring young women and providing a positive place for them to grow. The Wranglers have been featured in Texas Lifestyle Magazine and performed at Road to the Horse 2023 and Art of the Cowgirl.

LAURA GREEN — Anthem Singer

Laura Green-Hart is a horsewoman, mother and singer from Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She is a University of Kentucky graduate, and she once pursued a music career in Nashville, Tennessee, in the ’90s but left it to become a wife and mother. She and her husband, Lee Hart, run Hart Training. Together, they share six children and one granddaughter. Laura has had the honor of singing both the American National Anthem and the Canadian National Anthem at several Extreme Cowboy Association National and World Championships, the Calgary Stampede and several Road to the Horse events, including the 2022 Wild Card Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, where she was also Lee’s Pen Wrangler.

SARAH VON NIEDA — Anthem Singer

Sarah Von Nieda is a Lexington, Kentucky, native and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. Sarah works as a marketing professional in Lexington. A lifelong horse lover, she recently fulfilled her dream of owning her own horse. In her free time, you can find Sarah singing, kayaking and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, horse, dog and two cats.

ALEXANDRA HARPER — Anthem Singer

Alexandra Harper-Sharapov resides in Versailles, Kentucky, and is a 2010 graduate of the University of Kentucky. While attending UK, she was classically trained in both vocal performance and viola performance and performed with the UK Symphony Orchestra and UK Choirs. She has performed at such notable places as the Kennedy Center in Washington; Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York; and the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. Alexandra is an owner, trainer and exhibitor of American Saddlebred horses and has been involved with the horse industry for over 25 years.

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WHISPERY PINES PERCHERONS

PIPER YULE

THE WRANGLERS

GWENDOLYN HAAG

LAURA GREEN

ALEXANDR HARPER

SARAH VON NIEDA

ROAD TO THE HORSE

CHAMPIONSHIP

From Horsemanship to e Highway and Every ing in Between

The Road to the Horse 2024 Wild Card and Championship competitors are each accomplished leaders in their individual disciplines. We took the time to get to know them a little bit more, both in and out of the arena.

DONAL HANCOCK:

What attracted you to training liberty horses?

There is a physical and mental side to training horses, and liberty demonstrates the mental side of training and the ability of the horse to take on responsibility.

How do you deal with pressure in the competitive arena?

I listen to a lot of podcasts from athletes, but the one thing that is going to help you is going to multiple competitions and learning through those experiences. You must learn in what state you do your best work and then work on maintaining that energy.

TIK MAYNARD:

Describe your overall horsemanship philosophy.

I almost hate to say what it is at this moment because a year from now, it will be different. The biggest aspect of my horsemanship philosophy is that it’s still evolving. What is the equestrian accomplishment you are most proud of?

How was it different to author a book about horses, and what did you learn from that process?

I have been able to share my equestrian lifestyle with both my family while growing up in Vancouver and now with my wife and kids. What is it like to train horses alongside your wife and family?

It’s absolutely perfect. It’s what I’m happiest and most comfortable doing.

What is the most common question you get asked about life in Australia?

There are a lot! I get a lot of questions about Crocodile Dundee and the Crocodile Hunter. One of the better questions I had was, “How long does it take to drive to Australia?” That’s not a common one, but it was one of the funny ones.

What is the biggest myth about Australians?

That everyone dresses like Crocodile Dundee and that we wrestle snakes and crocodiles — most Australians aren’t that brave!

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever ridden?

In Australia, it’s the Northern Territory, and in America, it was starting colts in the snow in Montana.

KEN MCNABB

You’re driving down the highway — what music is playing in your truck?

I learned the importance of words and how I speak and write. Being able to recognize the difference between saying, “I made the horse back up,” versus “I asked the horse to back up.” Writing gi es me the ability to re ect on ho to think through things systematically rather than just relying on feel and experience — like trying to break down the steps to back a horse up to someone who has never worked with a horse before.

Are you more nervous when you are showing yourself or when your wife is in the show pen?

I’d say it’s equal in different ways.

everyone in our family is broke.” We stick together, and we might disagree, but we’re there for each other no matter what.

This one always shocks everybody. I listen to a big variety, but Celtic Thunder most often. What values has ranch life taught your children?

Honesty, integrity and the value of hard work. What does family mean to you?

In my opinion, it’s the second most important thing in the world. First is faith in the Lord, and then my family. You want to be able to count on friends, but you should always be able to count on family. My family has a saying: “Nobody is broke until

Name a horse throughout history that you would love to ride.

Man O’War. I believe the truly great horses have fire in the furnace. an War bucked off his warmup jockey at every race except the one race he lost. He was a remarkable performer.

Describe the joy of watching horsemanship students’ progress.

When you’re working with a student who really has a deep desire and is willing to pour themselves into what they are doing, it’s such a joy.

LINDSEY PATTERSON:

a e fi e ite s that are al a s in o r horse trailer tack room.

A lariat rope, a dressage whip, a bridle with a d-ring sna e bit dri ing lines and etrolin hine. What is your favorite horse color?

Blue roan, for sure.

efining o ent that dro e o r horsemanship journey?

I wouldn’t say it’s a moment, but a period of time. t as hen first started my training business and started training colts in Wyoming after going through Brandi’s program, being able to execute the skills I’d learned.

What attracted you to horses?

The trainability of horses and that connection

you can have with a horse. I didn’t grow up around horses so the first summer spent on a dude ranch in Wyoming was when I was first ama ed at ho you could take these ama ing animals and teach them something. What do you feel is the biggest challenge to people improving their horsemanship? I think the biggest challenge is when our minds get in the way. It’s about having the mindset to execute an exercise and follow through on the process ithout fear or lack of confidence getting in the way.

What do you do for fun with your personal horses?

Trail rides would be my fun thing, especially riding in the Wyoming mountains.

JOHN BAAR:

What was so inspiring about the Western movies you watched as a child?

Watching those movies growing up in Colorado, I always wanted to be a cowboy. Cowboys always have horses, so living that cowboy lifestyle meant getting into horses.

escribe o rself in fi e ords Passionate, patient, understanding, driven and inquisitive.

What is one equine discipline you haven’t tried but would love to?

I would enjoy the heck out of competing in three-day eventing. If they ever got rid of breeches and let guys wear jeans, I’d probably be an eventer.

C.D. WILCOX:

Describe the experience of assisting Mike Major as his Pen Wrangler at Road to the Horse World. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It wasn’t something I expected to happen, so I was very honored to go and win it twice with him. It’s something I’ll always remember. What do you tell yourself as you walk into the competition arena?

I always tell myself to do my best with what I have. If you’re there to do the best you can, you’ll come out on top. Remember your practice and stick to what works. Are you a superstitious competitor?

I used to be through high school and college,

ho has been the biggest in ence in your horsemanship journey? he biggest in uencer is definitely Pat Parelli. I started my Parelli journey doing home study in 1998, and I’ve been with Pat for almost 20 years as one of his instructors.

What is a lesson you learned starting colts that you wish you had learned earlier?

That it’s okay to work outside the box, try new things and don’t get too stuck into one method.

like lucky saddle pads, tack etc., and I always chewed Juicy Fruit bubble gum. I have gradually yielded away from that. Showing horses takes all day now, and I just can’t chew gum that long! What is one item in your tack room that you have way too much of?

Parts and pieces of broken bridles. I have saved a lot of pieces of broken tack to use again for a rainy day, but I have more than I need!

What are the biggest lessons teaching horsemanship college students has taught you?

I have come to understand that people learn and hear you differently. I’ve had to learn how to explain the same thing in different ways where everyone understands.

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NOW

ALWAYS HAVE

TO THE METHOD ANY TIME, ANYWHERE

2003

Fort Worth, TX COMPETITORS

Clinton Anderson

Josh Lyons

Curt Pate

WORLD CHAMPION

Clinton Anderson

WINNING COLT

Hancock Sug

2011 Murfreesboro, TN COMPETITORS

Clinton Anderson

Chris Cox

Pat Parelli

WORLD CHAMPION

2005

Murfreesboro, TN COMPETITORS

Clinton Anderson

Craig Cameron Van Hargis WORLD CHAMPION

Clinton Anderson WINNING COLT

Sultry Safari

2006 Murfreesboro, TN COMPETITORS

2007 Murfreesboro, TN COMPETITORS

2008 Murfreesboro, TN COMPETITORS

2009

Franklin, TN COMPETITORS

2010

Murfreesboro, TN

COMPETITORS

Chris Cox

WINNING COLT

Perfect Performance

2017

Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Sarah Dawson

Kate Neubert

Rachelle Valentine

Vicki Wilson

WORLD CHAMPION

Stacy Westfall Martin Black

Craig Cameron

Van Hargis

WORLD CHAMPION

Stacy Westfall

WINNING COLT

Doctor T Tari

2012 Murfreesboro, TN

COMPETITORS

TEAM AUSTRALIA:

Dan James & Guy McLean

TEAM CANADA:

Jonathan Field & Glenn Stewart

TEAM USA:

Stacy Westfall

Clinton Anderson

Chris Cox

WORLD CHAMPION

Chris Cox

WINNING COLT

Commander Otoe King

2013

Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Sarah (Winters) Dawson

Obbie Schlom, Dan James

Guy McLean

Chris Cox

Tommy Garland

Mike Kevil

Ken McNabb, WORLD CHAMPION

Chris Cox

WINNING COLT WR Shinosmoke

2014 Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Jim Anderson

Antoine Cloux

Jonathan Field

Dan Steers

Tommy Garland

John Lyons

Richard Winters

WORLD CHAMPION

Richard Winters

WINNING COLT

Plenty Brown Hancock

2015

Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Jim Anderson

Trevor Carter

Chris Cox

WORLD CHAMPION

Craig Cameron

Ken McNabb

Richard Winters

WORLD CHAMPION

Craig Cameron

WINNING COLT

Sultry Safari

2016

Lexington, KY

COMPETITORS

Clinton Anderson

Nick Dowers

Richard Winters

WORLD CHAMPION

Craig Cameron & Pat Parelli

WORLD CHAMPIONS

TEAM AUSTRALIA:

Dan James & Guy McLean

WINNING COLTS:

Remember Sunset & Valliant Paddy

2018

Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Vicki Wilson

Nick Dowers

Dan James WORLD CHAMPION

Vicki Wilson

World Champion

Guy McLean

Winning Colt Streakin Cat

2019

Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Vicki Wilson

Nick Dowers

WORLD CHAMPION

Nick Dowers WINNING COLTS

WORLD CHAMPION

Jim Anderson WINNING COLT Speedy Cream

2021

Fort Worth, TX COMPETITORS

Wade Black

Craig Cameron

Ken McNabb

WORLD CHAMPION

Wade Black

Chris Cox

WINNING COLT Rockin History

2022

Lexington, KY COMPETITORS

Brandi Lyons

Mike Major, Pat Parelli, Glen Stewart WORLD CHAMPION

Mike Major

Nick Dowers

WINNING COLT

Seven Attraction

Vicki Wilson

WINNING COLT

Boon River Lad

WINNING COLTS

Wyoming Pick & Crowns Lad

Little River King & Future City Limits

WINNING COLT

2023

Lexington, KY

COMPETITORS

Cole Cameron J.R. Robles, Mike Major, Guy McLean

WORLD CHAMPION

Mike Major

Jim Anderson, Trevor Carter, James Cooler, Adam Tarpley, Sean Patrick, Mary Kitzmiller, WILD CARD WINNER

Jim Anderson

WINNING COLT

Six Flo Buck

James Cooler, Bobby Knight, Mary Kitzmiller, Trevor Carter, Dan Keen WILD CARD WINNER

Trevor Carter

Winning Colt

Royal Wall

Sixes Ridinghood

2019 WILD CARD COMPETITORS

Ben Baldus

Wade Black Booger Brown

WILD CARD WINNER

Wade Black

WINNING COLT Doubles Bottom

WINNING COLT Yellowhouse Canyon

2021 WILD CARD COMPETITORS

Wylene Davis

Cole Cameron

Craig Moore WILD CARD WINNER

Cole Cameron WINNING COLT

Sixes Wrapper

WINNING COLT

Talkin Cows

2022 WILD CARD COMPETITORS

Kelsey Love Thomas, Amanda Wilson, Daniel Oliveira, J.R. Robles, Lee Hart, Nate Eicher

WILD CARD WINNER J.R. Robles

WINNING COLT Bama Crown

ROAD TO THE HORSE PAST CHAMPIONS

A Road to the Horse World Championship title is an honor that only a select few have achieved. Road to the Horse fans have been fortunate to witness both legends and future superstars from around the globe compete for the title. Supporters and competitors alike have shared the challenges, heartaches and triumphs that such a challenge creates. Road to the Horse has awarded 14 World Championships across three states, totaling over $1.5 million in prize money. Competitors from five countries have been represented in the competition and approximately 215 colts have galloped in the running of the Remuda. There are two ladies who have claimed World Championship titles: Stacy Westfall and Vicki Wilson.

WORLD CHAMPIONS

Storied History of the

Pitchfork Ranch

The Pitchfork Land

& Ca le

Co. ory dates back to the 1880

with

Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co. was incorporated in December 1883 with 52,500 acres of land in central West Texas and a foundation herd of 9,750 cattle. Today, the home ranch covers 165,000 acres in Dickens and King counties near the town of Guthrie, Texas, with a satellite operation in Oklahoma. Pitchfork Ranch is larger today than at any time in its history.

become as synonymous with the ranch as the brand itself. The ranch’s remuda consists of approximately 50 brood mares, 125 saddle

make horses available to the public through a The Pitchfork ranch horse has a reputation the ranch. he first improvement to the herd s

Black and Black Baldie cows. Pitchfork calves

4,500 mother cows grazing the home ranch,

Pitchfork Ranch Manager Rudolph Swenson in 1941. The stallion produced an outstanding herd of broodmares. Upon Seal Brown’s death in 1946, the ranch acquired Joe Bailey’s King, who soon became a legendary American Quarter Horse Association stallion. The remuda’s legacy was strengthened by in uences from toe, avannah , ray adger, ray ee ar and ash or Cash. he modern loodlines of igh row Cat, laygun and rays tarlight have een added in recent years. As a result of decades of thoughtful reeding, itchfor horses have proven very versatile, successfully wor ing in the pasture and showing in rodeo arenas, polo fields and performance arenas all over

deer, mule deer, uail, dove, tur ey, waterfowl, wild hogs and varmints. he terrain varies, from relatively at mes uite pastures, scru oa thickets and rugged canyon in Texas to wooded cree s and fertile ottomland in lahoma.

The ranch wildlife management program complements its hunting program. The overall condition of all game animals is closely monitored, and game harvests are strictly regulated. a itat improvement and supplemental feeding, especially during times of stress, are continuing components of the ranch’s sustainability-focused management plan.

Pitchfork Ranch’s hunting program began September 1998. The ranch offers leased hunting on a per-acre basis for whitetail

With its favora le location on the northeast an s of the idland asin of West e as in ing and ic ens County, the itchfor has produced millions of arrels of oil since its first discovery in 1 . everal small to mid sized oil and gas companies have present operations

A Legacy Based on Tradition

Pitchfork Ranch has changed with the times, as adaption is always necessary to ourish. owever, it has never forgotten its past never forgotten the traditions and ethics that allowed it to survive when many others failed. Computers are now as common as ropes and saddles at Pitchfork, but the ranch’s cowboys eat at the same table as their predecessors did nearly a century before. Some things

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AWARDS

As well as claiming horsemanship’s most prestigious title, the Road to the Horse 2024 World Champion will walk away from the event with a cash purse of $75,000. They will earn a Gist Silversmiths trophy buckle, a custom trophy saddle from Circle Y Saddles and a custom Western hat from JW Brooks Custom Hat Co. A cash purse will also be awarded to competitors who place second ($20,000), third ($10,000) and fourth ($5,000). In addition, each Round Winner from Rounds 1, 2 and 3 will receive a bonus of $5,000. Every competitor receives a custom leather jacket from Rocket Donkey, a YETI cooler and a curated selection gifts from our valued partners.

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The Road to the Horse 2024 Wild Card Challenge Champion will receive a $5,000 cash purse along with a custom saddle from Circle Y Saddlery. The second-place Wild Card competitor will receive a cash purse of $3,000; the third-place competitor will receive $2,000. Every Wild Card competitor will receive a YETI cooler and a custom leather jacket from Rocket Donkey.

AWARDS

Jack Brainard Horsemanship Award

In his later years, Jack Brainard was universally described as the greatest living horseman. e as a breeder and a trainer a teacher and amentor an author and a udge hose in uence spanned a plethora of organizations, including the National Cutting Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Stock Horse of Texas program and Road to the Horse. Mr. Brainard passed on November 24, 2021, just three months after celebrating his 100th birthday.

The Road to the Horse Jack Brainard Horsemanship Award goes to the horseman or horsewoman who excels in their power of observation to correctly analyze the best approach and then apply that method as smoothly as possible for the horse’s best interest. Jack Brainard selected the recipient of the award from 2013 to 2021. Dr. Glenn Blodgett was honored to select and present the Jack Brainard Horsemanship Award recipient in 2022. Dr. Nathan Canaday presented this award in 2023, and the Pitchfork Ranch will do the honor of bestowing the 2024 award.

PAST YEARS’ AWARD WINNERS INCLUDE:

2013 — Guy McLean

2014 — Jonathan Field

2015 — Chris Cox

2016 — Nick Dowers

2017 — Kate Neubert

2018 — Dan James

2019 — Nick Dowers

2021 — Wade Black

2022 — Mike Major

2023 — J.R. Robles

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ROAD TO THE HORSE

ROAD TO THE HORSE HOST:

• Matt West

HORSEMAN’S HOST:

• Dan James

RTTH PRODUCTION DIRECTOR:

• Tammy Sronce

RTTH OFFICE MANAGER:

• Sydney Pitman

REMUDA:

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PITCHFORK RANCH GENERAL MANAGER:

• Brooks Hodges

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• Clint Jones

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