Prior to NWSS, individuals ages 14-21 from Colorado and Wyoming were encouraged to apply for the inaugural program. On January 12, 2019, ten selected youth were paired with industry professionals who acted as their “coach” or “mentor” for the day. Donned in matching shirts, the selected youth received one-on-one practice time with their coach, rotating through area to practice various skills. Then the youth competed against each other for scholarship money provided by the National Western Scholarship Trust. They were asked to complete a ranch trail pattern, a ranch riding pattern, a modified reining pattern then they chose to box, rope or fence a cow.

DAVIS, Calif. — The UC Davis equestrian team kicked of its 2018-19 campaign in a big way on Thursday afternoon, earning the program’s first-ever win in its inaugural home meet against United Equestrian Conference colleague No. 9 Delaware State.

The Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are tentatively scheduled for June 18-23 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

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