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The first few days of the stock show is called Ranching Heritage Weekend. It features the Best of the West Invitational Ranch Rodeo, always a crowd pleaser, along with an invitational ranch horse show and sale and the Best of the West Remuda sale.
The Dixie National is known for its horse shows— especially its Quarter Horse show—but also hosts a farriers’ competition, rodeo and concerts.
The Santa Fe Trail Ride begins at the Spade Ranch on January 25 and arrives at the San Angelo Fairgrounds January 31, and then makes the 7-mile trip to historic Fort Concho on February 1 to help kick o the stock show.
The Central Florida Hunter Jumper Association and Florida Paint Horse Club have events during the fair.
The Youth Horse Challenge, open to Texas 4-H and FFA members, showcases the ability of young horsemen to train a horse. Contestants must keep records, demonstrate knowledge, and ride in rail and trail classes.
The National Reined Cow Horse Celebration of Champions includes the NRCHA World Championship Show, World's Greatest Horseman and the Tres Osos Cow Horse Derby.
RodeoHouston features the 19-day Super Series and the one-day Super Shootout: North America’s Champions. Total payout exceeds $2 million, and the rodeos attract some of the biggest names in the industry.
A full horse show with Western and English classes includes high-point awards in six divisions, and a scholarship to high-point winners who are members of 4-H or FFA.
The PRCA-sanctioned rodeo is one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the United States, and two horse shows—including a 4-H Instructional Show—are offered.
