COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – It is known that the equine athletes in the sport of rodeo play a vital role in helping every competitor achieve his or her goals.
The PRCA and the American Quarter Horse Association honor the outstanding registered American Quarter Horse in each of the PRCA’s timed-event categories at the annual PRCA Awards Banquet in Las Vegas right before the start of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. This year’s banquet is Dec. 5 at the South Point in Las Vegas.
The owner of the PRCA/AQHA/WPRA “Horses of the Year” in each category will be awarded $5,000 and an AQHA bronze trophy. Second place will receive $3,000, and third place will receive $2,000.
The final ballot process will be open through Oct 5 at 5 PM MT for applicable voting PRCA members. Winners in each of the categories will be announced once votes are tallied and made official.
The following are the nominees in each of the timed events:
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Tuffys Badger Chex (Badger), rider: Kolton Schmidt, owner: Ronald Schmidt
RK Tuff Trinket (Bob), rider: Riley Minor, owner: Riley Minor
Pepinic Buck (Festus), rider: Rhen Richard, owner: A & C Racing & Roping
Fantastic Fellow (Fella), rider: Ryan Opie, owner: Ryan Opie
Rodeo Readyman (Junior), rider: Joshua Torres, owner: Joshua Torres
Son O Lena Steel (Boogieman), rider: Erich Rogers, owner: Erich Rogers
Heeling
Dual Chip (Chip), rider: Travis Graves, owner: Travis Graves
CD Rockstar (Rocky), rider: Ryan Motes, owner: Ryan Motes
Mr JB 0839 (Remix), rider: Kory Koontz, owner: Kory Koontz
Nita Win Playboy (Drago), rider: Logan Medlin, owner: Logan Medlin
Prancing Kard(Ted), rider: Jake Smith, owner: Mark Smith
Bay Boy Boonsmal (Biggie), rider: Jonathan Torres, owner: Jonathan Torres
Sparks Peppy Doc (Smurf), rider: Clint Summers, owner: Darren Summers
Leos Highbrow (Sug), rider: Brady Minor, owner: Brady Minor
Apolo Oak (Apolo), rider: Cole Davison, owner: Cole Davison
Zans Colonel Shine (Colonel), rider: Jake Long, owner: Jake & Tasha Long
Lula Dual (Lula), rider: Joseph Harrison, owner: Bobby Lewis
Romancing The Chics (Dude), rider: Trey Yates, owner: Joyce Tisdall
Tie-Down Roping
Time In (Pepto), rider: Sterling Smith, owner: Cassidy Boggs
Little Smart Leo (Big Time), rider: Tyler Milligan, owner: Tyler Milligan
Simon Cow (Si), rider: Shane Hanchey, owner: Shane Hanchey
Arrogant Cutter (Snoopy), rider: Ryan Jarrett, owner: Ryan Jarrett
Tachitas Rey (Bull), rider: Blane Cox, owner: Carl & Lisa Cox
CC Cross Bell 314 (Edgar), rider: Reese Riemer, owner: Reese Riemer
Purples Prince (Grey Pony), rider: Matt Shiozawa, owner: Matt Shiozawa
Big Smokin Otoe (Topaz), rider: Tuf & Clif Cooper & Trevor Brazile, owner: Circle Star Land & Cattle
Lights On Cd (Patron), rider: Richard Rhen, owner: A & C Racing & Roping
Steer Roping
CPR Gun Smokin Peppy (Brown Bomber), rider: Bryce Davis, owner: Bryce Davis
Sixs Rowdy Man (Lawdog), rider, Jarrett Blessing, owner: Jarrett & Jessica Blessing
Cooperslittletoy (Cooper), rider: Chris Glover, owner: Chris Glover
Zans Roany Jae Bar (Ty Roan), rider: Shay Good, owner: Shay Good
At War Leo (Punchy), rider: Cody Lee, owner: Cody Lee
Spade Ronnie (Ronnie): rider: Jim Locke, owner: Jim Locke
Gunoleo (Rolex), rider: Tony Reina, owner: Tutt Garnett
Steer Wrestling
Espuela Bay Light( Ike), rider: Levi Rudd, owner: Jeff Green
Quick Lane (Rooster), riders: Bridger, Chambers, Scott Guenthner, Tanner Milan, owner: Bridger Chambers
Canted Plan (Scooter), riders: Tyler Pearson, Kyle Irwin, Tyler Waguespack, Justin Shaffer, owners: Tyler Pearson/Kyle Irwin
Smokie Poco King Bar (Django), riders: Johnny Asher, Blake Mindemann, owner: Johnny Asher
RGR Ryon (Maverick), riders: Tom Lewis, Several People, owner: Peggy Lewis
Famous Chuck (Chuck), riders: Kyle Whitaker, Nick Guy, Blake Knowles, owner: Kyle Whitaker
Famous Hot Chick (Holly), riders: Chason Floyd, Tanner Brunner, Others, owner: R2m2z
Zoomin Up Front (Zoom) , riders: Hunter Cure & Others, owners: Hunter & Bristi Cure
Barrel Racing
KN Fabs Gift Of Fame (JLo), rider: Ivy Conrado, owners: Kenny Nichols & James Barron
Rafter W Minnie Reba (Sister), rider: Nellie Miller, owner: Sam Williams
Famous French Bug (Sister), rider: Leia Pluemer, owner: Julie Pluemer
In Firewaters Honor (HZ), rider: Mckenzie Morgan, owner: Mckenzie Morgan
Bogie Is A Smash (Smash), rider: Taci Bettis, owner: Taci Bettis
Yeah Hes Firen (Duke), rider: Brittany Tonozzi, owner: Brittany Tonozzi
Cuatro Fame (Truck), rider: Stevi Hillman, owner: Melissa Mouton
DM Sissy Hayday (Sister), rider: Hailey Kinsel, owner: Dan & Leslie Kinsel
LK Sheza Hayday (Zeva), rider: Tammy Fisher, owner: Tammy Fisher
