Introducing 2027 Team Wrangler
AQHA spotlights the 2027 Team Wrangler, a collection of elite AQHA Professional Horsemen who promote the American Quarter Horse and the western lifestyle through educational outreach.
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Team Wrangler, a joint effort between American Quarter Horse Association and Wrangler, promotes educational outreach for the horse industry. The 2027 team is as versatile as the American Quarter Horse, comprising 15 top AQHA Professional Horsemen from across disciplines – from all-around to ranching and roping.
The members of the 2027 Team Wrangler are:
- Al Dunning of Scottsdale, Arizona
- Aldo Garibay of Querétaro, Mexico
- Bobby Lewis of Overbrook, Oklahoma
- Bradley Boyd of Princeton, Kentucky
- Bryce Briggs of Pilot Point, Texas
- Cory Bourque of Abbeville, Louisiana
- Duke Williams of San Marcos, Texas
- Heather Young of Gainesville, Texas
- James Flores of Midwest City, Oklahoma
- Jarrell Jackson of Saint Jo, Oklahoma
- Jason Smith of Whitesboro, Texas
- Jestin Simper of Lehi, Utah
- Kelsey Masterson of Spirit Lake, Idaho
- Tim Ketterman of Mount Hope, West Virginia
- Trevor Kernick of Kingston, Oklahoma
The team was determined by AQHA members through open voting on a ballot listing current members of the AQHA Association of Professional Horsemen who opted in to the selection process.
For details on having a Team Wrangler clinician conduct a clinic for your next equine event, contact Karen McCuistion at kmccuistion@aqha.org.
AQHA proudly supports our AQHA Professional Horsemen Association. To become an AQHA Professional Horseman, these horsemen and -women must agree to adhere to the professional standards of AQHA and to work in a professional manner to further its goals and objectives.
Learn more about the exciting events hosted to support the esteemed professionals in our industry.
AQHA Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Horsemen Academy
The AQHA Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Horsemen Academy is an action-packed event for equine industry professionals to learn game-changing business tips on financial success, effective customer communications, conflict resolution, marketing strategies and much more! It is our goal to equip professionals from all facets of the industry with the knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive and succeed in their business.
The in-person workshop will take place January 12-14, 2027, at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event package includes a choice of a two- or three-night stay, two and a half days of educational courses, access to the welcome reception, two social hours and more. Attendees will benefit from collaborative learning with industry experts, followed by six months of interactive online learning, gamification, and live Q&A sessions. This is an outstanding networking and learning opportunity, beneficial for both emerging and established professionals. Register here: www.aqha.com/academy.
AQHA Professional Horsemen Annual Online Auction
The AQHA Professional Horsemen Council is proud to host this online auction during the AQHA World Show to raise money for the AQHA Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Horsemen Academy. Proceeds will directly support the education and advancement of AQHA Professional Horsemen, ensuring they can continue to lead, teach and inspire the equine industry. This year’s auction will run at noon on October 29 and close at 6 p.m. Central on November 15, and a variety of items will be available for bidding. Donations are encouraged and do not have to be horse related; contributions can range from high-ticket items to homemade treats like candied pecans. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. To donate and view more information on the auction, visit aqha.com/professional-horsemen-s-online-auction.
