M
ake that four Extreme Cowboy Race World Championships for breed ambassador extraordinaire Tracy Pinson as she
and Texan At The Ritz recently claimed their second Non Pro title. Competing at Circle T Arena in Hamilton, Texas,
October 30 - November 2, the duo took on 36 other non pro competitors from across the United States and Canada. On
their way to victory they faced a variety of challenging obstacles including elevated bridges, water boxes with tough approaches,
unusual jumps, cowboy curtains, and unique ground ties.
Adding to his long list of accomplishments, Texan At The Ritz was also inducted to the EXCA Hall of Fame at this year’s world
championships. He joins Tracy’s other two-time EXCA world champion Skyjacker’s Mountain High. Both stallions were bred and
raised by Tracy and Wayne Conkle at Darby Oaks Stables in Bushnell, Florida. Huge congratulations to everyone at Darby Oaks
and special thanks for everything you do to promote the versatile Tennessee Walking Horse.
–Sarah Gee
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