The magic of the wild horse returns to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo for the 11th consecutive year when Mustang Magic brings its unique competition to the John Justin Arena January 24-26.
A sorrel mustang haltered and ready to go
Mustang Magic has become a favorite for Stock Show patrons who will witness the exceptional relationship that develops between horse and trainer.
© 2015 by Jitze Couperus
Mustang Magic has become an annual favorite for Stock Show patrons who will witness the exceptional relationship that develops between horse and trainer. The competition will feature 16 men and women who will be showing mustangs that, just months earlier, were roaming wild on the ranges of the American West.
With only 100 days with which to train their animals, these horsemen and women will astound fans with the skills and talents of their formerly wild horses. Trainers hail from across the nation from California to Connecticut, with two from North Texas including Ginger Duke of Springtown, TX and Riva England of Caddo Mills, TX. Also returning will be 2018 Champion Cavin Graham of Lafayette, Georgia.
Trainers will compete in a series of preliminary classes including handling and conditioning, a pattern class, a trail course and compulsory maneuvers. The Top 10 trainers will then compete in a freestyle performance for their share of $10,000 on Saturday, January 26 at 6 p.m. in the John Justin Arena.
Horses will be available for purchase to the public following the finals performance. For more information or to purchase tickets for the finals performance, visit www.fwssr.com or the Mustang Heritage Foundation at mustangheritagefoundation/magic. Ordering tickets is also made easy by calling (817) 877-2420.
About the Mustang Heritage Foundation
The primary mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation is to create and promote programs and activities that provide information and education about wild horses and burros, elevate their image and desirability, provide opportunities to become involved in the wild horse and burro experience and secure adequate numbers of caring homes for excess horses.
Working in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management the Mustang Heritage Foundation works to ensure healthy wild herds and rangelands through the placement of excess animals removed from public lands so future generations can enjoy this distinctive part of our American heritage.
As a 501 (C)(3), public, charitable, nonprofit organization, the Mustang Heritage Foundation works to identify and develop sources of private financial funding to further support the mission of the Foundation. For more information visit mustangheritagefoundation.org.
Press release provided by Mustang Heritage Foundation