East Texas Cowhorse Classic

Cattle Practices 

PRACTICES

ETXSH will be holding PAID Herdwork, Cow Work, & Reining Practice at this event. Spots are limited and in demand. Wes Arena is a premier cutting & cowhorse facility so reserve your spot today!

THUR JUNE 11th

• FRESH Cattle Herdwork Practice $100 (Cutting Pen)
• REWORK Herdwork Practice 3 minutes $60 (Cutting Pen)
• Single Cow Practice 3 minutes $40 (Main Arena)
• Reining Practice 3 minutes $10 (Main Arena)

 

Entries

For a complete fee breakdown, jackpots, and added money, please see our website easttexasstockhorse.org OR vistis us on Facebook facebook.com/EastTexasStockHorse.

 

NRCHA owner/rider membership required for NRCHA classes. 

Concurrent classes only pay one cattle fee. Please see schedule for concurrencies. 

Intermediate Open will be auto entered if eligible. 

Youth Boxing 13 & Under must enter the Youth Boxing. 

East Texas Stock Horse Entries

 

Some ETXSH classes may run cuncurrent with NRCHA classes & cattle fees will only be charged once. Please check the schedule to determine when your concurrent class will run.

East Texas Stock Horse (ETXSH) 

How do the All Arounds & Bundles Work

1. Cowhorse All-Around - created for riders only interested in the 3 cowhorse classes:

• Ranch Cutting
• Ranch Reining
• Cow Work

2. Ranch Only All-Around - created for riders not interested in riding in any Cattle Classes. Mandatory Classes for this all-around: 

• Ranch Rail
• Ranch Pleasure
• Ranch Riding 
• Ranch Trail
• Ranch Reining

*Note - You must compete in all the above classes, however for ranch riding & ranch reining we will drop your low score when considering all-around results. 

3. Cattle + Ranch All-Around - created for riders wanted the challenge of competing in both cowhorse & ranch classes. Riders must compete in 1 cattle class either cow work OR ranch cutting (not including the cutting jackpots as they are seperate events) and all the ranch classes. Mandatory Classes for this all-around:

• Ranch Rail
• Ranch Pleasure
• Ranch Riding
• Ranch Trail
• Ranch Reining
• Cow Work OR Ranch Cutting

*Note - You must compete in all the above classes, however for ranch riding & ranch reining we will drop your low score when considering all-around results. 

NOTE - YOU CAN ONLY ENTER ONE (1) ALL-AROUND PER HORSE/RIDER PER SHOW.

Cattle fees are included Cattle + Ranch & Cowhorse All-Around Bundles

• Cutting Cattle Fee $100
• Cow Work Cattle Fee $60

Jackpots

• Open/Non Pro/Green Cowhorse All-Around has an optional jackpot fee of $75. The jackpot fee is in addition to the class fees and will be added to your invoice.
• 50% Payback 

ETXSH Cattle fees will apply to the Cowhorse classes I've selected (Ranch Cutting and/or Cow Work). Please select the relevant option below. NRCHA Events the cattle fees are included in the entries already.)

NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED

ETXSH is participating in the APHA Chrome Cash Incentive. 

• Horse must be registered with APHA
• ETXSH will award the APHA Year-End High-Point Trophy – One trophy will be awarded to the year-end high-point APHA horse during the Year-End Awards. Awards will also be presented to our Reserve Champion Horse & Rider. 
• To participate you must enter the APHA Chrome All-Around Class at this or any ETXSH show. All-Around points will be totaled from all shows to determine the APHA High Point. There is a MAX number of points per class/show so riders competing in smaller divisions can compete with riders in larger divisions. 
• Chrome Cash is a class within a class, no working finals
• $50 Chrome Cash Entry per horse/rider per show for your points to qualify 

What is Chrome Cash?

Chrome Cash is a unique incentive program that provides bonus payouts for top-performing registered Paint Horses outside of APHA-approved competitions. It’s offered as a class within a class at select Western performance horse events, all-around shows and international competitions. All APHA-registered horses can compete in Chrome Cash.

Eligibility
APHA registration is the only requirement to enter Chrome Cash classes. Once your horse is registered, you enter with the event’s show office. You must be entered in the main class to add the Chrome Cash side pot (additional entry fee applies).

See individual event’s rules for additional information. The show producer runs the Chrome Cash class, tabulates results and provides payout.

Register Your Horse
To apply for registration, your horse must:

1. Have one APHA registered parent (dam or sire); the other parent must be APHA, AQHA or Jockey Club
   OR
2. Your Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred has at least 2 inches of solid white hair in the qualifying area

Need help registering your qualifying horse?
Email, text or call Sunny Bates at 817-219-7985.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 

• Pay on the day
• Full payment upon receipt of ETXSH Invoice (sent via email) following this entry
• Full payment now via payment options below (You must calculate). 
• Deposit of $100 paid now via payment options below with balance due on the day of the show

Note: Total calculations for all riders will be totaled by close of show. For prepayments and for those paying at show to ensure accuracy.

Stalls/RV's cancellations due within 48 hours for a full refund. After that no refund.

Cattle Fees - No refunds once the class is drawn.

Entry Fees - No refunds once the class is drawn. 

Refunds for scratches will be refunded at the close of the horse show.

*Show secretaries reserve the right to approve refunds in the event of horse/rider injuries or illness.  

For NRCHA Entries a Credit Card Authorization is required to complete your entry.

Credit card authorizations will be emailed to you following your entry and must be below guarantees your entry and you must select "I agree to save my card for future transactions". Your card will not be charged at this time. You may pay with cash/check or different card at the show office. Your entry will not be considered complete until payment method is on file.

East Texas Stock Horse Association Membership

ETXSH 2026 Membership Rates

• Adult Annual $30
• Adult Lifetime $300 
• Youth Annual $25
• Youth Lifetime $100
• Annual Family $100 (4+ family members)

Please read and sign below:

By my signature below I hereby acknowledge that I am fully aware and fully understand the risks involved in riding horses and voluntarily assume those risks. I understand that this is a working ranch show with horses, cattle, dogs, and other animals, children, and hazards and I take full responsibility for my actions. I further agree that I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action and/or litigation of any kind against the Released Parties. I understand this Release & Waiver gives up legal rights I might otherwise exercise. 

I hereby acknowledge that I meet the criteria for eligibility to compete in the classes entered according to the guidelines set forth in the NRCHA rulebook. I understand the risks involved in riding horses and/or cow work and voluntarily assume those risks. I also acknowledge that Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. I agree that I will not hold East Texas Stock Horse Association (ETXSH), NRCHA, Wes Arena or any of the directors, officers, employees, volunteers, clients or participants liable for any injury or property damage risking out of or caused by this horse show. I have read this release and understand it's terms.I have read this release and understood its terms.