ProRodeo Sports News - October 13, 2023

SHORT ROUND 2023 Nutrena Horses of the Year announced Top Horses

S uccess in the sport of rodeo doesn’t fall on just the cowboys and cowgirls. Their horses play just as big of a 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 three horses in each category are listed below.

TEAM ROPING HEADER 1. Mr Joes Shadow Bar, “Joe,” ridden by Clint Summers – owned by Clint Summers 2. (Tie) Espuela Bro, “Spur,” ridden by Tyler Wade – owned by Tyler and Jessi Wade LR Gatlin, “Colt,” ridden by Nelson Wyatt – 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 by Hunter Koch – owned by Hunter Koch 3. (Tie) Apolo Oak, “Apollo,” ridden by Paul Eaves – owned by Paul Eaves TRR Freckles Holidoc, “Cantina,” ridden by Logan Medlin – owned by Logan Medlin STEER ROPING 1. Son of a Glow, “Junior,” ridden by Slade Wood – owned by Slade Wood 2. JS Frosty Badge Badger, “Goose,” ridden by Scott Snedecor – owned by Scott Snedecor 3. Mesquitewood, “San Antone,” ridden by Cody Lee – 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,” ridden by 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 by Haven Meged – owned by Haven Meged BARREL RACING 1. Fame Fire Rocks, “Poprocks,” ridden by Taycie Matthews – owned by Mission Ranch LLC 2. Jets Top Gun, “Benny,” 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 by Shelby Boisjoli – owned by Shelby Boisjoli 2. Kits Tiana Play, “Little Man,” ridden by Kelsie Domer – owned by Kelsie Domer 3. Baybe Bullet, “Baybe,” ridden by Joey Williams – owned by Taylor and Joey Williams PICKUP MAN 1. Baby Hes Hot, “Baby,” ridden by Tyler Kraft – owned by Tyler Kraft 2. Buckle Set, “Wiggles,” ridden by Josh Edwards – owned by Josh Edwards 3. DriftersDocsClay, “Bay,” ridden by Tommy Pettit – owned by Tommy Pettit

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