where
Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas

what
The American Performance Horseman

when
July 19, 2025

For the first time, the American Performance Horseman, produced by Teton Ridge, will take place at the iconic Dickies Arena on July 19, 2025. The event brings together the top riders from the NRHA, NCHA, and NRCHA, all vying for both individual glory and coveted team titles. 

The Facts: $1 Million | The purse being offered in this year’s event. 

With the action that accompanies cutting, reining, and cow horse events, The American Performance Horseman is a thrilling and adrenaline-fueled event with something for everyone to enjoy. As contestants compete individually and as teams for the $1 million purse, spectators enjoy a showcase of equine athleticism and good old fashioned Western entertainment. With teams drawn at random, and riders qualifying based on their money earnings from the previous year, you can bet that the competition will be fierce, and the action will be nonstop. Don’t miss the chance to see the best of the best compete for big money under the lights of Dickies Arena. 

Don’t Miss This

explore.
Fort Worth is where the West begins and this historic city has something for everyone. Dickies Arena is located in the heart of the Cultural District which boasts the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame just down the road. Don’t forget to visit the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and watch the cattle drive. Interested in saddle shopping? Take a short 30-minute drive to Teskey’s Saddle Shop and pick up some new tack for your four-legged friend.

eat.
Does all this Western fun have you craving a traditional Western meal? Head on down to the Silver Fox Cafe for steaks and seafood or swing up to the Stockyards and grab a bite at the H3 Ranch or Cattleman’s Steakhouse.

entertainment.
There’s entertainment for the whole family at the American Performance Horseman as GRAMMY-winning country duo Brothers Osborne perform a live concert immediately following the performance.

Making History  

The American Performance Horseman made history in 2023 as the first event of its kind. Bringing together historic associations, and the top-ranked riders in each event, this event shines as a callback to true Western roots, and a demonstration of equine athleticism. For the third year, this event will serve as a crown jewel for Western performance sports and is a can’t-miss event for any Western enthusiast.