reined cow horse

The Snaffle Bit Futurity in Fort Worth Texas was one for the ladies this year! The futurity was hosted by the National Reined Cow Horse Association, and showed off three year old cowhorses from across the nation and Canada. But this year, the ladies rocked the leaderboard in all divisions. Starting with a win in...

Dani Latimer from Merietta, Oklahoma, isn’t your run-of-the-mill junior in college. She is a Southern Methodist University Division One athlete, whom competes on their equestrian team. Dani has a long line of accolades because of her love for the sport of reining. Being an equestrian athlete for a university isn’t quite the same as showing...

If you are a Reined Cow Horse enthusiast, then you have heard of Debbie Crafton, from Ordway, Colorado. Debbie isn’t the traditional Non-Professional, she and her family specialize in training and showing horses that they make. Debbie is a fierce competitor, making her one of the highest-paid Non-Pros in the nation. But it’s not just...

Longtime National Reined Cow Horse Association supporter and stallion sponsor 6666 Ranch bolstered their commitment to the reined cow horse industry in a multi-year agreement that names the famed Texas ranch as a Corporate Partner of the ever-growing association. The working cattle ranch that also houses many of the cow horse industry’s leading sires elevated...

Generations of cowboys and cowgirls have done it for years and years. Now it’s your turn! How exhilarating does it look to put your horse on cows?  Numerous horses are considered “cowy,” where they have a natural want and ability to move cows. It is a special moment to see a horse tune into a...

Raised by horse trainers Curt and Tammy Pate, Mesa Pate was instilled a passion for all animals at a young age. At 17 years young, she became involved in the bucking bull industry and had early success with some very talented animals. Fast-forward to the present, and she is still involved heavily in the bucking bull industry,...

The HIPICO Santa Fe Summer Series, July 18-August 12, provides an incredible equestrian competition and show experience for both equine athletes and spectators. The daily events, which are all free to the general public, feature top equestrian competition, as well as The Heart of the Horse fine art show, specialty vendors offering farm-to-table-inspired meals, local...

The National Reined Cow Horse Association’s World’s Greatest Horseman competition recently wrapped up, and Kelby Phillips and Hickory Holly Time were named the champions! Kelby and Hickory Holly Time had an incredible 223.5 fence run, which led to their victory. Their overall score was an 890.5 composite (220 herd/222.5 rein/224.5 steer/223.5 cow). What do you think...