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2023 NUTRENA HORSES OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY AQHA

Success in the sport of rodeo doesn’t fall on just the cowboys and cowgirls. Their horses play just as big of factor when they step foot in the arena. The Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards provide recognition to ProRodeo’s top horses. The 2023 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards were unveiled Oct. 11. The top horses in each category are listed below. TEAM ROPING HEADER 1. MR JOES SHADOW BAR ,“Joe,”ridden & owned by Clint Summers 2. (Tie) ESPUELA BRO , “Spur,” ridden by Tyler Wade – owned by Tyler and Jessi Wade; LR GATLIN , “Colt,” ridden & owned by Nelson Wyatt TEAM ROPING HEELER 1. KADABRA KING , “Turbo,” ridden by Patrick Smith - owned by Patrick and Christi Smith 2. TWO SOCKS CHIC CODY , “Garfield,” ridden & owned by Hunter Koch 3. (Tie) APOLO OAK , “Apollo,” ridden & owned by Paul Eaves; TRR FRECKLES HOLIDOC , “Cantina,” ridden & owned by Logan Medlin

PRCA photo by Jake Hodnett of Clint Summers riding Joe

STEER ROPING 1. SON OF A GLOW , “Junior,” ridden & owned by Slade Wood 2. JS FROSTYS BADGER , “Goose,” ridden by Scott Snedecor – owned by Scott and Kelli Snedecor 3. MESQUITEWOOD , “San Antone,” ridden & owned by Cody Lee STEER WRESTLING 1. EDS FAMOUS BAR ,“Eddie,”ridden by Dalton Massey, Tanner Milan, Stephen Culling, Ryan Shuckburgh, Curtis Cassidy, Mike McGinn, J.D. Struxness – owned by Tanner Milan 2. DASHIN HAZE , “Tyson,” ridden by Jesse Brown, Dakota Eldridge, Kyle Irwin, Curtis Cassidy – owned by Curtis Cassidy 3. BE DUN BY THREE , “Benz,” Clayton Hass, Ty Erickson, Will Lummus – owned by Clayton Hass TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. STYLISH BUGSY , “Bugsy,” ridden by Shane Hanchey, Caleb Smidt, and Hunter Herrin – owned by Shane Hanchey 2. CHUCHARA SAL , “Sally,” ridden by Ty Harris, Joel Braden Harris – owned by Ty Harris 3. SEVEN S TOMAHAWK , “Smoke,” ridden & owned by Haven Meged BARREL RACING 1. FAME FIRE ROCKS , “PopRocks,” ridden by Taycie Matthews – owned by Mission Ranch LLC 2. JETS TOP GUN , “Rollo,” ridden by Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi – owned by Busby Quarter Horses 3. FIERY MISS WEST , “Missy,” ridden by Jessica Routier – owned by Gary A Westergren BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. NO WIMPY TURNS , “Onna,” ridden & owned by Shelby Boisjoli 2. KITS TIANA PLAY , ”Little Man,” ridden & owned by Kelsie Domer 3. BAYBE BULLET , “Baybe,” ridden by Joey Williams – owned by Taylor and Joey Williams

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