The NRCHA Foundation’s sold-out event, Big Guns in Cowtown, takes over the Cowtown Coliseum Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, with top rodeo athletes trying their hand at cow horses’ favorite event: the fence work.
The fence-only showcase pairs 22 rodeo athletes with an NRCHA Professional coach to benefit the NRCHA Foundation and athlete-selected charities. At the time of press, more than $100,000 has been raised for charities.
Fans who can’t make it to Fort Worth can watch every run on Ride TV through a pay-per-view package. No Ride TV membership is required.
Purchase the Big Guns in Cowtown pay-per-view stream here.
Big Guns in Cowtown Athlete Roster
For more information on the rodeo athletes competing, click here.
| Athlete Name | NRCHA Professional | Athlete Charity | Team Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Kinsel | Abbie Phillips | RISE Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Carol Rose/ Shining Spark |
| Sarah Angelone | Ben Baldus | Golden Reward Sanctuary for Senior Horses | |
| Linsay Sumpter | Brendon Clark | Western Sports Foundation | Red Arrow Ranch |
| Ben Andersen | Chris Dawson | War Horses for Veterans | Foundation Equine LLC |
| JD Struxness | Clay Volmer | Golden Circle of Champions | Bar One Land & Cattle |
| Fallon Taylor | Clayton Anderson | The Dynasty Foundation | Timber Creek Performance Horses |
| Jacob Lees | Jeremy Knoles | Golden Circle of Champions | Gastrobim (Bimeda) |
| Jackie Hobbs-Crawford | Erin Taormino | Liberty & Loyalty Foundation | American Hat Co |
| Wyatt Casper | Jay McLaughlin | Golden Circle of Champions | |
| Haven Meged | Justin Wright | Golden Circle of Champions | Ray Shell Ranch |
| Tilden Hooper | Kelby Phillips | Trenton Montero Foundation | Icon Global |
| Joseph Harrison | Matt Koch | Liberty & Loyalty Foundation | TM Leather |
| Paden Bray | Nick Dowers | Love Like You Mean It | Kimes |
| Sage Newman | Abby Mixon | Spur Your Way Out | |
| Chancey Williams | Russell Dilday | Orr’s Hope Foundation – Wyoming | Pendleton Whisky |
| Hali Williams | Sarah Dawson | St Judes | K&L Horses |
| JR Vezain | Taylor Gillespie | Spur Your Way Out | |
| Shelby Meged | Todd Bergen | Golden Circle of Champions | Cinch |
| Luke Branquinho | Todd Crawford | Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | LS Performance Horses |
| Shad Mayfield | Trevor Carter | Golden Circle of Champions | The Bank of Clovis |
| Clayton Hass | Tyler Merrill | Different Day Foundation | Old West Futurities |
| Clayton Sellars | Tyson Benson | Tim Tebow Foundation |
About Big Guns in Cowtown
Big Guns in Cowtown is the NRCHA Foundation’s newest fundraiser, created to preserve Western heritage, grow the sport of reined cow horse, and introduce it to new audiences all while raising money for great causes.
More than $100,000 has been pledged in charitable donations, half of it going to athlete-selected charities.
The winning athlete-and-coach team takes home $20,000, with $10,000 for second place and $5,000 for third.
The event takes place inside the historic Cowtown Coliseum. For cow horse fans, it’s a chance to see their sport’s signature event through a rodeo athlete’s eyes.
Broadcast Schedule and How to Watch
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- 6:30 p.m. CDT: Pre-show begins streaming
- 8 p.m. CDT: Event begins streaming
Big Guns in Cowtown streams on Ride TV as a pay-per-view event. The package is $39.95, and no Ride TV membership is required. Purchase it here.