PRCA | 2018 AQHA Horses of the Year Announced

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 before the start of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

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 voting process concluded Oct. 5. 

                                    The following are the top 3 in each event:

 

Heading:

1. RK Tuff Trinket (Bob); rider: Riley Minor
               owner: Riley Minor

2. Tuffys Badger Chex (Badger); rider: Kolton Schmidt
               owner: Ronald Schmidt

3. Pepinic Buck (Festus); rider: Rhen Richard
               owner: A & C Racing & Roping

 

Heeling:

1. Zans Colonel Shine (Colonel); rider: Jake Long
              owner: Jake & Tasha Long

2. Lula Dual (Lula); rider: Joseph Harrison

    owner: Bobby Lewis

3. Leos Highbrow (Sug); rider: Brady Minor 

    owner: Brady Minor

 

Tie-down Roping:

1. Little Smart Leo (Big Time); rider: Tyler Milligan

    owner: Tyler Milligan

2. Lights On CD (Patron); rider: Richard Rhen

    owner: A & C Racing & Roping

3. Arrogant Cutter (Snoopy); rider: Ryan Jarrett

    owner: Ryan Jarrett

 

Steer Roping:

1. Cooperslittletoy (Cooper); rider: Chris Glover

    owner: Chris Glover

2. Sixs Rowdy Man (Lawdog); rider: Jarrett Blessing

     owner: Jarrett & Jessica Blessing

3. At War Leo (Punchy); rider: Cody Lee

    owner: Cody Lee

 

Steer Wrestling:

1. Canted Plan (Scooter); riders: Tyler Pearson, Kyle Irwin, Tyler Waguespack,
                                                               Justin Shaffer
               owners: Tyler Pearson/Kyle Irwin

2. RGR Ryon (Maverick); riders: Tom Lewis & others
               owner: Peggy Lewis

3. Famous Hot Chick (Holly); riders: Chason Floyd, Tanner Brunner, & others;
               owner: R2m2z

 

Barrel Racing:

1. DM Sissy Hayday (Sister); rider: Hailey Kinsel
               owner: Dan & Leslie Kinsel

2. KN Fabs Gift Of Fame (JLo); rider: Ivy Conrado

    owners: Kenny Nichols & James Barron

3. Rafter W Minnie Reba (Sister); rider: Nellie Miller

    owner: Sam Williams

This year's banquet is Dec. 5 at the South Point in Las Vegas.

                                                                                                           ~ PRCA Media