2022 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA announced

2022 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA announced

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Success in the sport of rodeo doesn’t fall on just the cowboys and cowgirls. Their horses play just as big of factor when they step foot in the arena. The Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards provide recognition to ProRodeo’s top horses.

The 2022 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards were unveiled Oct. 10. The top three horses in each category are listed below.

Team Roping Header
1. JESS A MOOSE, “Grey,” ridden by Lightning Aguilera – owned by Jim Donnan
2. COLE E MAN, “Biscuit,” ridden by Andrew Ward – owned by Andrew Ward
3. RK TUFF TRINKET, “Bob,” ridden by Riley Minor – owned by Riley Minor

Team Roping Heeler
1. KADABRA KING, “Turbo,” ridden by Patrick Smith – owned by Patrick and Christi Smith
2. NITA WIN PLAYBOY, “Drago,” ridden by Logan Medlin – owned by Login Medlin
3. THE STAR PEPTO, “CJ,” ridden by Jake Long – owned by Jake and Tasha Long

Steer Roping
1. JS FROSTYS BADGER, “Goose,” ridden by Scott Snedecor – owned by Scott and Kelli Snedecor
2. PC THIS DUDES GOT A GUN, “Shooter,” ridden by Mike Chase – owned by Mike Chase
3. KROGS HICKORY, “Pete,” ridden by Bryce Davis – owned by Bryce Davis

Steer Wrestling
1. DASHIN HAZE, “Tyson,” ridden by JD. Struxness, J. Brown, C. Cassidy, S. Culling, K. Irwin, R. Parrott, W. Lummus – owned by Curtis Cassidy
2. BE DUN BY THREE, “Benz,” ridden by T. Erickson, D. Eldridge, W. Lummus, C. Hass – owned by Clayton Hass
3. PATRIONIC DASH, “Mable,” ridden by Stetson Jorgenson – owned by Garrett Henry

Tie-Down Roping
1. POCKETFUL OF LIGHT, “Pockets,” ridden by Caleb Smidt, Marty Yates – owned by Caleb Smidt
2. MARKED UP CAT, “Rudy,” ridden by Lane Livingston – owned by Lane Livingston
3. BIG CATS MOKEY, “Rampage,” ridden by Shad Mayfield – owned by Shad Mayfield

The information enclosed in this release is courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)