The Road to the Horse 2023 will be hosted at the Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The event features four Championship competitors and colts from the 6666 Ranch.Event tickets are a three-day pass to each day of colt starting action. The judged colt starting challenge runs daily from Friday March 23 to Sunday March 26, 2023.
Thursday is free to the public; no ticket is required. Thursday allows fans to attend celebrity guest clinics, watch competitor performances, along with your first look at the RTTH Remuda from the 6666 Ranch.
Thursday, March 23
Meet the Remuda | Celebration of Champions
12.00 PM: Doors Open to Public
12:30 PM: Clinic | Jesse Westfall
1:15 PM: Clinic | Caitie & Elliot Holtzman
2:00 PM: Clinic | Tik Maynard
2:45 PM: Intermission
3:00 PM: Celebration of Champions – Special Performances by Past RTTH Colts including Remember Sunset (Swampy), Streakin Cat (Mate), Yellowhouse Canyon, Bama Crown (Stitch), Sixes Wrapper (Kool-Aid) and Hold Up Cowboy (Tricky).
3:45 PM: Intermission
4:00 PM: Round Pen Round Up – In-depth Conversation with Crew, Judges & Competitors
Meet the Remuda – First look at the RTTH 2023 Remuda
5:30 PM: End of Day
Friday, March 24
RTTH Logo Wear Day | Wear RTTH Swag for Your Chance to Win!
8:30 AM: Doors Open to Roadies
8:45 AM: Celebrity Meet and Greet Starts
9:00 AM: Doors Open to Public
10:00 AM: Celebrity Meet and Greet Ends
10:00 AM: Intermission
10:15 AM: Clinic | Dan James
10:45 AM: Clinic | Mike Major
11:30 AM: Opening Ceremonies
Tribute to Dr. Glenn Blodgett – Special performances by Dan James & Guy McLean
Running of the Remuda
12:30 PM: Intermission
1:15 PM: Championship |Round 1
4:30 PM: Scores
5:00 PM: End of Day
Saturday, March 25
Patriotic Day | Wear your Red, White & Blue for a Chance to Win!
8:30 AM: Doors Open to Roadies
9:00 AM: Doors open to Public
9:15 AM: Clinic | JR Robles
10:00 AM: Clinic | Cole Cameron
10:45 AM: Clinic | Guy McLean
11:30 AM: Intermission
11:45 AM: Masterclass Series – Introductions to Popular Equine Events
Western Dressage w/ Luke Gingerich | Ranch Versatility w/ Mike Major
Liberty w/ Elizabeth James | Mustang Makeovers w/ Mary Kitzmiller
12:15 PM: Opening Ceremonies
Celebrate Lexington – Watch demonstrations of popular Lexington disciplines with presenters Jen Roytz (Thoroughbred Racing), David O’Connor (Eventing), Fleur De Lis Vaulters (vaulting) and Asbury University (KY Police Horse Training).
Championship Competitor Demonstrations – Cameron, Major, McLean, Robles
1:15 PM: Intermission
2:00 PM: Championship | Round 2
5:00 PM: End of Day
Sunday, March 26
Sign Day | Bring a Sign to Support your Favorite Competitor for your Chance to Win!
9:00 AM: Doors Open to all
9:30 AM: Cowboy Church with Russ Weaver
10:00 AM: Intermission
10:15 AM: Opening Ceremonies
10:40 AM: Championship Round | Competitor 1 & 2
12:45 PM: Intermission
1:00 PM: Championship Round | Competitor 3 & 4
3:30 PM: Awards
4:30 PM: End of Day
*Schedule Subject to Change
