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Leads change in first round of competition at Cheyenne Rodeo Contestants hope for first “Daddy of ‘em All” Buckle

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — July 22, 2013 — It was a better than average day for three contestants at the 117th annual “Daddy of ‘em All” on Monday.  Bradley Harter is using momentum he gained over the weekend at rodeos in Nampa, Idaho, and Salinas, Calif., here. The saddle bronc rider took the lead in the first round with an 85-point ride on C5 Rodeo’s Betty Bucks. Harter, from Weatherford, Texas, won nearly $10,000 last week and could add to that significantly here.

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Etbauer rodeo legacy continues at Cheyenne Frontier Days

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — July 21, 2013 —  Trell Etbauer grew up in rodeo following his father Robert and uncles Dan and Billy Etbauer around.

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Sherri Kahn and Walter Close Out Summer in the Rockies in Style with 3’6″ Amateur Owner Hunter Championship

Parker, CO – July 21, 2013 – Sherri Kahn and Walter scored a personal best of 88 in their second round over fences to seize the win and ultimately the championship in the 3’6″ Amateur Owner Hunters on the final day of Summer in the Rockies.

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Colletti looking for another win at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — July 20, 2013 — Ask Casey Colletti what is favorite rodeo is and he’s likely to say Cheyenne. The Pueblo, Colo., resident won the bareback riding championship Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in 2011, came back in 2012 and finished fourth.

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USA and Canada Each Take Gold in Reining

Lexington, Ky. Jennifer Wood and Brad Ettleman for USEF – The SmartPak North American Junior and Young Riders’ Reining Championship reached fever pitch today with the Team competition for Juniors and Young Riders at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

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Register for SBA Championship Finals Qualification Opportunity at East Coast Reined Cow Horse Classic

Murfreesboro, TN – July 16, 2013 – The East Coast Reined Cow Horse Classic (ECRCHC) kicks off on July 17, bringing droves of competitors to Murfreesboro, TN, for one of the biggest events on the reined cow horse circuit. Competitors at the ECRCHC can qualify for another major event new to the circuit this year: Show By Appointment’s Championship Finals.

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Zone 2 Captures Double Gold in Jumping, Canada and USA Split Reining Gold Medals at 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

Lexington, KY -There were four Team medal competitions today at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC).

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$75,000 Equestrian Estate Planning Group Grand Prix Highlights 2013 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Big weekend of exciting show jumping in New Hampshire

Hampton Falls, NH – July 16, 2013 – Five days of exciting show jumping highlight the inaugural Silver Oak Jumper Tournament set to debut at the Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH on August 7 through 11, 2013.

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Summer in the Rockies V Winners Share Similarities

Jackson Brittan and Ugaf Come Out on Top of the $10,000 North American League Low Jr/AO Classic Presented by WeatherTech

Kelsey Thatcher Captures First and Second of the Coveted $20,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior Amateur Owner Classic

 

Parker, CO – July 14, 2013 – The final day of Summer in the Rockies V featured a huge, 51-entry $10,000 North American League Low Junior/Amateur Owner Classic Presented by WeatherTech and the $20,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior Amateur Owner Classic.

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Lala’s Open Schooling a Great Experience for Attendees

Wellington, FL- July 10, 2013- James Lala opened up his Wellington facility for open schooling on the morning of the 4th of July. The facility was set up with a schooling ring, a hunter course and a jumper course. It was an opportunity for horses and riders to practice a show-like experience and jump around a beautiful course on GGT footing.