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Richard Will be a judge at Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge 2020
For more info contact:
Road to the Horse
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Road to the Horse University: A Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge
Road to the Horse has a passion for education. From its inception in 2003, Road to the Horse has been driven to inspire and educate fans on the fundamentals of natural horsemanship. Creating a solid foundation is a key principle of Road to the Horse and there was no place more fitting for education, than in the collegiate ranch horse arena. In conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Road to the Horse is proud to announce the very first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge which will take place in Fort Worth Texas on February 5 and 6, 2020.
Held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, three top collegiate ranch horse teams will each gentle a filly from the 6666 Ranch, over two days of competition. The ranch horse teams will be selected from the Stock Horse of Texas World Championship Show, which is held on October 25 – 27, 2019. The two top teams finishing in Division l, and the top team from Division ll, will have the opportunity to compete for Road to the Horse scholarships and prizes.
“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future” states Western Horseman Publisher Ernie King. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and Stock Horse of Texas, to create an amazing platform to showcase the nation’s top collegiate ranch horse teams. We invite everyone to join us at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo as we present the very first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge.”
“Stock Horse of Texas is very excited to be a part of this new collegiate competition” states Stock Horse of Texas Executive Director Jill Dunkel. “We have offered collegiate programs for the last fifteen years and working with Western Horseman and Road to the Horse on this project is a great way to expand opportunities for collegiate riders.”
Spectators will be able to gain entry from the event with their general admission ticket to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, no additional event ticket will be needed.
“The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is proud to host the inaugural Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge,” states Stock Show Horse Show Manager, Lauren Lovelace Murray. “A colt starting competition will highlight the great work of these outstanding collegiate equine programs and ads an exciting new dimension to the educational experiences their students will encounter.”
The Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge is the perfect prelude to Road to the Horse 2020, which will feature the world’s top colt starters who will compete for a $100,000 purse. Road to the Horse 2020’s Back to the Ranch theme is a celebration of the timeless values of the Western lifestyle that include authenticity, courage, humbleness, chivalry, and a relentless can-do Western spirit.
The three main competitors that have been selected for Road to the Horse 2020 are Wade Black, Craig Cameron, and Ken McNabb. The event will also feature a Wild card competition featuring three of the nation’s best up and coming colt starters.
Road to the Horse 2020 will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park on March 19-22. Tickets are available online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Learn more about Road to the Horse at www.RoadtotheHorse.com. Follow Road to the Horse on Facebook for the latest information.
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About Road to the Horse (March 19–22, 2020 — Lexington, Kentucky):
Founded in 2003, Road to the Horse strives to entertain and educate fans in the art of natural horsemanship. Road to the Horse challenges the world’s best equestrians to build a partnership with an untrained 3-year-old American Quarter Horse, across three intense days of competition. Fans witness the entire journey, from colt selection, to the final obstacle challenge. Road to the Horse features a $100,000 purse and competitors battle for horsemanship’s most coveted title. Purchase tickets and learn more at www.RoadtotheHorse.com.
Road to the Horse
[email protected]
(D): 940-859-6512
Media Photos Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Road to the Horse University: A Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge
Road to the Horse has a passion for education. From its inception in 2003, Road to the Horse has been driven to inspire and educate fans on the fundamentals of natural horsemanship. Creating a solid foundation is a key principle of Road to the Horse and there was no place more fitting for education, than in the collegiate ranch horse arena. In conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Road to the Horse is proud to announce the very first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge which will take place in Fort Worth Texas on February 5 and 6, 2020.
Held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, three top collegiate ranch horse teams will each gentle a filly from the 6666 Ranch, over two days of competition. The ranch horse teams will be selected from the Stock Horse of Texas World Championship Show, which is held on October 25 – 27, 2019. The two top teams finishing in Division l, and the top team from Division ll, will have the opportunity to compete for Road to the Horse scholarships and prizes.
“There is no better way to create a legacy, than to invest in the future” states Western Horseman Publisher Ernie King. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and Stock Horse of Texas, to create an amazing platform to showcase the nation’s top collegiate ranch horse teams. We invite everyone to join us at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo as we present the very first Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge.”
“Stock Horse of Texas is very excited to be a part of this new collegiate competition” states Stock Horse of Texas Executive Director Jill Dunkel. “We have offered collegiate programs for the last fifteen years and working with Western Horseman and Road to the Horse on this project is a great way to expand opportunities for collegiate riders.”
Spectators will be able to gain entry from the event with their general admission ticket to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, no additional event ticket will be needed.
“The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is proud to host the inaugural Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge,” states Stock Show Horse Show Manager, Lauren Lovelace Murray. “A colt starting competition will highlight the great work of these outstanding collegiate equine programs and ads an exciting new dimension to the educational experiences their students will encounter.”
The Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge is the perfect prelude to Road to the Horse 2020, which will feature the world’s top colt starters who will compete for a $100,000 purse. Road to the Horse 2020’s Back to the Ranch theme is a celebration of the timeless values of the Western lifestyle that include authenticity, courage, humbleness, chivalry, and a relentless can-do Western spirit.
The three main competitors that have been selected for Road to the Horse 2020 are Wade Black, Craig Cameron, and Ken McNabb. The event will also feature a Wild card competition featuring three of the nation’s best up and coming colt starters.
Road to the Horse 2020 will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park on March 19-22. Tickets are available online at www.RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Learn more about Road to the Horse at www.RoadtotheHorse.com. Follow Road to the Horse on Facebook for the latest information.
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About Road to the Horse (March 19–22, 2020 — Lexington, Kentucky):
Founded in 2003, Road to the Horse strives to entertain and educate fans in the art of natural horsemanship. Road to the Horse challenges the world’s best equestrians to build a partnership with an untrained 3-year-old American Quarter Horse, across three intense days of competition. Fans witness the entire journey, from colt selection, to the final obstacle challenge. Road to the Horse features a $100,000 purse and competitors battle for horsemanship’s most coveted title. Purchase tickets and learn more at www.RoadtotheHorse.com.
NRCHA World
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Show - Richard and Darlin made it back to the finals!
Finishing 5th in the Open Two Rein Division. Thank you Linda Mars for trusting me with such an amazing horse. |
NRCHA Hackamore Classic
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Leaving the NRCHA Hackamore Classic in Pueblo, Colorado, with 2 championship buckles, a few thousand dollars and hopefully a little more knowledge and experience! A special shout out and thank you to our daughter Sarah and son-in-law Chris, at Dawson Performance Horses, for all of their help, support, and coaching in preparation for this show. Thanks also to or client, Linda Mars, for allowing me to train and show Shiners Darlin (Darlin) and Smart Shinin Leana (Quigley). Both of these horses made it to the pay window as well! Making the Open Finals and competing against so many great horsemen was pretty cool. Our good gelding Bugs Booney (Mr. Chibbs) brought home the bacon this week and has certainly earned a couple days of R and R. Winning the Level 0ne Limited Open, Reserve Champion Limited Open, and Open Hackamore Circuit Championship makes the drive home a little sweeter. (OK, a lot sweeter!)
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2014 and 2015 were great years for Richard and Bugs Bunny. (Mr. Chibs)) Championships at the Hackamore Classic and the NRCHA Derby were icing on the cake for the Hackamore stage of Chibs Vaquero tradition training. He was a great athlete with a super start from Richard's son-in-law, Chris Dawson. He is currently being shown as a Bridle Horse by a competitive Non-Pro in Texas.
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Are You and your horse prepared?Richard at NRCH Las Vegas |
Hackamore trainingCowboy Dressage with Richard |
Competition News
We've just returned from Santa Ynez, California, where Richard competed in the third annual Super Cow Horse Competition. This event requires that a horse and rider compete in cutting, reining, going down the fence, penning, roping, cowboy pleasure, and trail classes.
When the dust settled and the scores were tabulated Richard won a respectable fourth place on our own horse Hip Adams. He also rode Shiney De Mayo, a Reined Cow Horse that he has had in training for the last two years, owned by our good friends John and Sandy Mastromonaco. Richard and Shiney had a consistent set of scores throughout the weekend and were crowned champions of the Super Cow Horse 2009!
When the dust settled and the scores were tabulated Richard won a respectable fourth place on our own horse Hip Adams. He also rode Shiney De Mayo, a Reined Cow Horse that he has had in training for the last two years, owned by our good friends John and Sandy Mastromonaco. Richard and Shiney had a consistent set of scores throughout the weekend and were crowned champions of the Super Cow Horse 2009!
Richard was featured in the September issue of the Western Horseman Magazine. Please be sure a pick up a copy!
Winner - Road to the horse 2009
Richard Winters - Winner of Road To The Horse
This one-of-a-kind event, known as Road to the Horse, is the brain child of Steve and Tootie Bland. Previous Champions of this prestigious event are: Clinton Anderson, Stacy Westfall, and Chris Cox. It was a privilege and honor for me to have been invited to participate as a 2009 contestant. My fellow competitors were “Americas Most Trusted Trainer” -- John Lyons and past RTTH competitor and RFD-TV personality -- Tommy Garland.
This one-of-a-kind event, known as Road to the Horse, is the brain child of Steve and Tootie Bland. Previous Champions of this prestigious event are: Clinton Anderson, Stacy Westfall, and Chris Cox. It was a privilege and honor for me to have been invited to participate as a 2009 contestant. My fellow competitors were “Americas Most Trusted Trainer” -- John Lyons and past RTTH competitor and RFD-TV personality -- Tommy Garland.
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Read in Richard’s own words the climatic moment everyone was waiting for:
John, Tommy, and I got back on our own personal horses and rode into the flag filled arena to await the announcement; “And the winner of Road to the Horse 2009 is…Richard Winters!” The fireworks went off and the Cowgirl Chicks took off at a full gallop and I fell in right behind them. I have been in numerous competitions and have known the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat but being proclaimed Champion of Road to the Horse 2009 is a win that I’ll never forget! The award ceremony was like Christmas in March! Receiving a check for $10,000 from Road to the Horse producer Tootie Bland, a memorial Steven “Dookie” Bland trophy saddle provided by Martin Saddlery featuring conchos by Gist Silversmith, and an original painting by artist Peter Grant entitled “On the Road” which was featured as the cover image of the event’s souvenir program, a logo embossed CSI saddle pad, and a beautiful Gist Silversmith’s Masters Collection gold buckle made this win very exciting. Ford Dodge stepped up to the plate and sponsored a $15,000 check to the charity of the winner’s choice. My wife, Cheryl, and I are honored to have Focus on the Family receive this generous donation. |
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I believe that being invited to participate in RTTH automatically makes you a winner! Each competitor received a standing ovation for his accomplishments and the crowd was very appreciative of everyone’s efforts. I want to take a moment to thank “Team Winters” for all of their help during the weekend. I also want to thank Tootie Bland and each of the Road to the Horse volunteers for orchestrating this one of a kind world class event. I was honored to be invited and it was a privilege to ride with two great horsemen and you bet I was thrilled to win!
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A special thank you
We want to extend a special “Thank You” to Dave Thornbury for designing and making a beautiful pair of show chaps for Richard. Dave Thornbury Chaps of Calabasas, Calif., have been worn by top performance horse trainers for years. Richard is honored that Dave would give him a pair and he’s wearing them with pride! “Thanks Dave for the special gift. They’re great! They may have even helped me make it to the finals at the Snaffle Bit Futurity!”
You can contact Dave Thornbury for your next pair of custom chaps at www.thornburychaps.com.
You can contact Dave Thornbury for your next pair of custom chaps at www.thornburychaps.com.
2008 Shoot out
The "2008 Shoot Out" in Temecula, California, sponsored by the SCNRCA proved to be a profitable show! Richard secured a spot in the "Open Division" competition and went on to enjoy another successful win on “Hip Addams” our 5 year old hackamore show horse. We are proud to display our Ted Robinson signature saddle in our trophy room!
Todd Lambert, one of our Non-Pro clients also took home a new saddle by winning the "Non-Pro Limited" division on his horse "Gunna Be Crazy" the same day!
Todd Lambert, one of our Non-Pro clients also took home a new saddle by winning the "Non-Pro Limited" division on his horse "Gunna Be Crazy" the same day!
Richard and Sarah Winters - Bring Home Championships!
NRCHA President, Lynn Anderson,
congratulated Richard Winters
The trip home from Temecula was quite pleasant in light of the fact that we brought home not one but two Reined Cow Horse Championships!
Our daughter, Sarah, won the Limited Open Bridle Spectacular and Richard was able to climb to the number one spot for the Open Hackamore Championship.
Our daughter, Sarah, won the Limited Open Bridle Spectacular and Richard was able to climb to the number one spot for the Open Hackamore Championship.
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2008 is the second year for the annual "Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Spectacular Horse Show." She passed away three years ago in a tragic horse related accident. Sherri was a great horsewoman and fierce competitor in the NRCHA. This has become a great show and both Sarah and Richard are honored to be able to wear and display these beautiful memorial buckles!
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We also had the privilege of conducting Cowboy Church again this year. A special thanks goes out to Mark Gilkerson (Sherri's widower ) and Jim Paul for the fantastic mandolin and guitar accompaniment!
Sarah had an awesome fence run on Gunna Be Crazy. There was no catching up to her after that! Things came together in just the right way, allowing Richard to win the Open Hackamore Spectacular. This was a special treat for Richard as he was able to take the lead over many of his hero's and mentors in the Reined Cow Horse World. What a great weekend this was for the Winters! |
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Richard was honored to receive the 2007 - "Monty Roberts Western Equitarian Award"
Given by Monty & Pat Roberts in Solvang, California, this award is dedicated to the the person who has worked with the horse's mind without using force and in Honor of the Trainers of Western Horses.
Past recipients of this award have been Greg Ward, Crawford Hall, Sheila Varian, Tom Marvel, Bobby Ingersoll, John Ward, Al Dunning, Craig Cameron, and Chris Cox.
When asked if Richard would receive the honor, for 2007, he was only pleased to be placed in the same category as the above mentioned horsemen and women!
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Past recipients of this award have been Greg Ward, Crawford Hall, Sheila Varian, Tom Marvel, Bobby Ingersoll, John Ward, Al Dunning, Craig Cameron, and Chris Cox.
When asked if Richard would receive the honor, for 2007, he was only pleased to be placed in the same category as the above mentioned horsemen and women!
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Richard Claims the Champion title in the Extreme Equine
March 30th - April 1st, Richard Winters Horsemanship had the privilege of participating in The Central Coast Equine Experience, (hosted in Paso Robles, CA.) for the fourth consecutive year
Along with daily Horsemanship Demonstrations and Cowboy Church, Richard Winters was invited to compete with some of the nations most popular horsemen for prizes and prestige. Agreeing to take on the challenge placed Richard in the arena along side Craig Cameron and Ken McNabb who dazzled the audience with an "Extreme Equine Experience." Each contestant drew for their own 3 year old un-started colt. They then introduced; ground work, saddling, riding, trotting, and loping to their colts. This contest culminated with negotiating an obstacle course during the end of the second day's 90 minute session.
It was a close contest and each contestant did an outstanding job, using his own tried and true techniques. When the dust settled and the scores were tabulated, the five judge panel voted Richard Winters the 2007 Champion! A 1st place purse of $10,000. made the late night trip back to The Thacher School in Ojai, California, seem much shorter!
Here's what Richard had to say about his win, "It was an honor for me to be starting colts along side two really good hands, such as Craig and Ken. They both did a great job with their colts and I believe the judging was really close. My family and I thank God that things turned out the way they did!"
A special thanks goes to CenCal Mortgage, Inc. and Prudential Hallmark Realty for sponsoring the competition as well as John and Maureen Rudnick, the event owners and coordinators, for the opportunity to have been a part of such a great "Equine Experience!"
Along with daily Horsemanship Demonstrations and Cowboy Church, Richard Winters was invited to compete with some of the nations most popular horsemen for prizes and prestige. Agreeing to take on the challenge placed Richard in the arena along side Craig Cameron and Ken McNabb who dazzled the audience with an "Extreme Equine Experience." Each contestant drew for their own 3 year old un-started colt. They then introduced; ground work, saddling, riding, trotting, and loping to their colts. This contest culminated with negotiating an obstacle course during the end of the second day's 90 minute session.
It was a close contest and each contestant did an outstanding job, using his own tried and true techniques. When the dust settled and the scores were tabulated, the five judge panel voted Richard Winters the 2007 Champion! A 1st place purse of $10,000. made the late night trip back to The Thacher School in Ojai, California, seem much shorter!
Here's what Richard had to say about his win, "It was an honor for me to be starting colts along side two really good hands, such as Craig and Ken. They both did a great job with their colts and I believe the judging was really close. My family and I thank God that things turned out the way they did!"
A special thanks goes to CenCal Mortgage, Inc. and Prudential Hallmark Realty for sponsoring the competition as well as John and Maureen Rudnick, the event owners and coordinators, for the opportunity to have been a part of such a great "Equine Experience!"