Collegiate Ranch Competitors Vie For Top Honors
PHJ release by: Steven Hayes
The Top Hand Collegiate Ranch Competition, co-hosted by the American Paint Horse Association and Stock Horse of Texas, is set to crown champions in Fort Worth, Texas, October 2, 2021, during the Lone Star Gathering at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex.
A different kind of ranch competition: The 2021 Lone Star Gathering will be the home to the first of its kind collegiate ranch competition combining timed and judged events for an overall score. Collegiate cowboys and cowgirls of all levels are welcome to come compete at their shot at TOP HAND!
What to expect: The Top Hand Collegiate Ranch Competition will consist of four events and will be scored as an individual competition, plus a team competition:
- RWC Ranch Roping (Timed)
- RWC Ranch Penning (Timed)
- Ranch Trail (Judged)
- Ranch Reining (Judged)
Click here for event rules and eligibility requirements.
Whether you are on a collegiate ranch horse team or just a ranch kid going to college, this is your time to shine! We are looking for the best collegiate ranch cowboys and cowgirls to vie for the title of Top Hand!
How do you enter? Click Here
Questions? Contact David Dellin (APHA) ddellin@apha.com or Jill Dunkel (SHOT) stockhorsetexas@att.net.
Are you in college, but not a ranch competitor? Don’t forget about the Collegiate Judging Contest on October 1, 2021, at The Lone Star Gathering!
