The American Performance Horseman (TAPH) lit up Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, with a night of adrenaline-pumping action and elite competition. Fans from around the country gathered to witness the very best from NRHA, NCHA, and NRCHA as riders and horses battled it out for a shot at one million dollars.
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💰 The Prize
With $1 million on the line, every ride, every maneuver, and every decision counted. Here’s how the individual prize money broke down:
- 1st: $100,000
- 2nd: $75,000
- 3rd: $50,000
- 4th: $25,000
- 5th: $20,000
- 6th–8th: $10,000 each
🏅 Team Bonus: $33,333.33 per member for the winning team
📊 The Scores
Team
- Team Purple: Austin Shepard, Trevor Dare, Veronica Swales
Cutting
| RIDER | HORSE | SCORE | |
| 1 | James Payne | Nice Work Babe | 229 |
| 2 | Austin Shepard | Kittenish | 227.5 |
| 3 | Adan Banuelos | Reyzin The Limit | 221 |
| 4 | Michael Cooper | Bella Louella | 220.5 |
| 5 | Tosten Peterson | Phil N Dangerous | 219 |
| 6 | Morgan Cromer | Cool Guitar | 218 |
| 6 | Kenny Platt | LBR Hangem | 218 |
| 8 | Wes Galyean | Armour | 200 |
Reining
| RIDER | HORSE | SCORE | |
| 1 | Casey Deary | Down Right Amazing | 229 |
| 2 | Kaci O’Rourke | Mr Farenheit | 223 |
| 3 | Trevor Dare | Varsity Blu | 222 |
| 4 | Manuel Cortesi | July Joe Snap | 221.5 |
| 5 | Cade McCutcheon | Finals Bound | 220.5 |
| 6 | Brian Bell | Froze | 215 |
| 7 | Jason Vanlandingham | Gunnabebigtime | 0 |
| 7 | Andrea Fappani | Magnums Custom Dream | 0 |
Cow Horse
| RIDER | HORSE | REIN WORK SORE | DOWN THE RAIL SCORE | FINAL SCORE | |
| 1 | Boyd Rice | My Boots Are Royal | 219 | 225 | 444 |
| 2 | Veronica Swales | Spanish Nights | 218 | 220 | 438 |
| 3 | Justin Wright | Scooter Kat | 223 | 214 | 437 |
| 4 | Sarah Dawson | You May Be Wright | 216.5 | 220 | 436.5 |
| 4 | Matt Koch | MPH Voodoo Badger | 217.5 | 219 | 436.5 |
| 6 | Chris Dawson | Wanna Be A Pepto | 215.5 | 216.5 | 432 |
| 7 | Nick Dowers | Smart Shiney Playboy | 217 | 191.5 | 408.5 |
| 8 | Clayton Edsall | Bet He Sparks | 210 | 198 | 408 |
💥 The Horsepower Behind the Riders
Behind every incredible rider was an equally incredible horse. From seasoned champions to rising stars, these athletes delivered unforgettable performances with some of the most impressive horsepower in the industry.
👉 See the full list of horses here
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— H&R —
