The Road to the Horse Wild Card Challenge (September 22-25, 2022) will feature six competitors and colts from the legendary 6666 Ranch, and a cash purse of over $25,000. The Wild Card Challenge Champion will also be awarded an invitation to compete as a Championship Competitor at Road to the Horse 2023, where they will battle for their share of the $125,000 cash purse.

Road to the Horse is proud to welcome these six talented colt starters to the Wild Card roster: Amanda Wilson, Kelsey Love Thomas, Nate Eicher, Lee Hart, Daniel Oliveira, and JR Robles.

The Purpose

The purpose of Road to the Horse is to identify the superior colt starter who accumulates the highest score throughout the competition. Scores are calculated on a point-based system by a panel of five highly respected judges. Judging focuses on the competitor and the effectiveness of their horsemanship methodology to communicate, educate, and build a partnership with their colt based on trust. 

The Format

During Round One and Round Two, the Wild Cards will be randomly divided into two sessions. Three Wild Cards will compete in the morning Session A. The remaining three will follow in the afternoon as Session B. During each session, there will be three round pens in the arena, with Wild Cards competing simultaneously.

Dividing the competitors into two groups, allows judges to fully concentrate on each Wild Card. The competitors will rotate round pens each day, allowing fans an up-close view of each Wild Card from the sameseat. 

We’re excited to have our go order drawn for the Wild Card Challenge! Friday and Saturday will see the Wild Cards split into two sessions, and Sunday, the Wild Cards will go in the order of lowest-to-highest based on standing scores). #CountdowntoCowtown#WildCardChallenge#ColtStarting#Horsemanship

Friday | Sept 23, 2022
*Wild Card Challenge Round 1 / Section A
(3 Wild Cards: Kelsey Love Thomas, Nate Eicher, Lee Hart)
* Wild Card Challenge Round 1 / Section B
(3 Wild Cards: Amanda Wilson, Daniel Oliveira, JR Robles)

Sat | Sept 24, 2022
* Wild Card Challenge Round 2 / Section A
(3 Wild Cards: Amanda Wilson, Daniel Oliveira, JR Robles)
* Wild Card Challenge Round 2 / Section B
(3 Wild Cards: Kelsey Love Thomas, Nate Eicher, Lee Hart)

An event overview can be seen on the table below.

*Total of (5) Judges. The highest and lowest score from each judge, during each round, is thrown out. The three remaining scores are added together for the competitor’s total round score.

Tickets/full event schedule: https://roadtothehorse.com/schedule/