Western Heritage Classic

Western Heritage Classic We will see y'all May 8-11 at the 2025 Western Heritage Classic! Points accumulated over a two-day period. The same format is still followed today.

The idea that started with a few cowboys gathering to have some fun has turned into a spectacular three-day event and is enjoyed by thousands of western enthusiasts. THE IDEA THAT STARTED WITH A FEW COWBOYS GATHERING TO HAVE SOME FUN AND SHOW OFF WHAT THEY DO FOR A LIVING HAS TURNED INTO A SPECTACULAR THREE-DAY EVENT HELD IN MAY ANNUALLY AND IS ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS OF WESTERN HERITAGE ENTHUSIASTS.

In 1985, a few local cowboys formed teams to compete in authentic ranch activities that involved a scoring system used to determine who was the best working ranch. It was an event that not only challenged the participants but it drew a crowd and established a way to support a local charity. Long before the name Western Heritage Classic was recognized, the ranch rodeo competition included five events โ€“ bronc riding, wild cow milking, team penning, team roping and calf branding. As the event began to grow, organizers set a goal to build a prestigious event that would preserve western heritage traditions. Activities during the annual event are designed to embody the essence of cowboy lifestyle and history. Everything that happens during the three-day event ties back to the cowboy heritage and "the way it was" back on the ranch generations ago. Today, the Western Heritage Classic is recognized internationally. Held on the grounds of the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Texas, the three-day weekend event's showcase is the Ranch Rodeo; though it offers many activities that feature western interests as well as history. These activities include: the World's Largest Bit & Spur Show, a Chuckwagon Cookoff, Matched Horse Races, Children's Stickhorse Rodeo, Cowboy Poets & Western Artisans, Ranch Horse Clinics, Western Trade Show, a Western Gala, the Rhinestone Round-Up, a Ranch Horse Sale, the World Finals RHAACompetition, and a giant Western Parade. All of these events add to the wide range that the Western Heritage Classic offers spectators each year.

01/01/2025
Thank you, Veterans!
11/11/2024

Thank you, Veterans!

Super news from our sister event!
10/30/2024

Super news from our sister event!

West Texas Fair & Rodeo

There are too many scammers out there - this is SO important!
09/03/2024

There are too many scammers out there - this is SO important!

We still can't get over this! Thank you to all who have voted for the WHC - just a few days left to cast your final vote...
07/17/2024

We still can't get over this! Thank you to all who have voted for the WHC - just a few days left to cast your final votes!๐Ÿค 
https://westernhorseman.com/best-of-western-horseman/ > CULTURE > EVENTS > Western Heritage Classic

๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€! Western Horseman has announced the Top 5 Finalists in the 2024 Best of Western Horseman Awards. You can show your support for your favorite brands, companies and people by voting daily until July 21. Your voice will determine the ultimate winners!

Vote now >> https://westernhorseman.com/best-of-western-horseman/

07/15/2024

Woohoo! The lightning round of voting is OPEN!โšก๏ธโšก๏ธโšก๏ธ

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THIS JUST IN! The Western Heritage Classic is in the TOP 5 of Western Horseman's Best Of Awards! A โšก๏ธlightningโšก๏ธ round o...
07/10/2024

THIS JUST IN! The Western Heritage Classic is in the TOP 5 of Western Horseman's Best Of Awards! A โšก๏ธlightningโšก๏ธ round of voting will be open July 15 - 21, and we ask that you take advantage of the voting opportunity. We want to thank you all for your continued support of the WHC - we can't wait to see you in 2025!๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿค 

WOW!
06/28/2024

WOW!

Ranch Manager Bubba Smith has been selected to receive the 2024 Working Ranch Cowboy Award at the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford Texas. He is very deserving of this award. Thank you Jewellee Kuenstler and The Stamford and Haskell Star for a great article.

We've still got a few more days to go! Thanks to all for your support of the WHC - we can't wait for next year!๐Ÿ’ช
06/27/2024

We've still got a few more days to go! Thanks to all for your support of the WHC - we can't wait for next year!๐Ÿ’ช

Breaking News! The Western Heritage Classic has been nominated for Western Horseman's BEST OF Awards in the CULTURE - EVENTS category! It is our privilege and honor to provide a place to gather and celebrate the traditions of our way of life. Cast your vote for the Western Heritage Classic at the link below! Voting closes July 1.โค
https://westernhorseman.com/best-of-western-horseman/culture/

Just a few more days to go!๐Ÿ˜ We are so appreciative of the folks who support us, take a minute and cast your vote for th...
06/25/2024

Just a few more days to go!๐Ÿ˜ We are so appreciative of the folks who support us, take a minute and cast your vote for the Western Heritage Classic! https://westernhorseman.com/best-of-western-horseman/culture/?

๐‹๐ž๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐›๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ซ๐! Voting for the 2024 Best of Western Horseman Awards is officially LIVE! The winners from each category will be featured in our December "Best of" issue. Be sure to come back every day to show your support for your favorite brands and people.

Vote now >> https://westernhorseman.com/best-of-western-horseman/

Too cool!
06/12/2024

Too cool!

You may recognize his voice and name from the hundreds of rodeo arenas he's announced in, but do you know more of Bob Tallman's story?

Check out this Rodeo Arena flashback from 1983 โฌ‡๏ธ Link in comments

Breaking News! The Western Heritage Classic has been nominated for Western Horseman's BEST OF Awards in the CULTURE - EV...
06/12/2024

Breaking News! The Western Heritage Classic has been nominated for Western Horseman's BEST OF Awards in the CULTURE - EVENTS category! It is our privilege and honor to provide a place to gather and celebrate the traditions of our way of life. Cast your vote for the Western Heritage Classic at the link below! Voting closes July 1.โค
https://westernhorseman.com/best-of-western-horseman/culture/

We just LOVE Priefertโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™
05/21/2024

We just LOVE Priefertโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

It was no surprise when the Tule Ranch took home the TOP REMUDA award at the 2024 Ranch Rodeo. One look is all it takes ...
05/21/2024

It was no surprise when the Tule Ranch took home the TOP REMUDA award at the 2024 Ranch Rodeo. One look is all it takes to know that this crew does everything for the love of the horse. Both in, and out, of the arena, Tule horses are favored for their good minds, natural ability, and competitive edge. Team Capitan, Cooper Cogdell, nods to the Tule's legacy and heritage:
โ€œI believe all the recognition goes to the generations before us. All of them loved a good cowhorse and now 70+ years of breeding and selection later we get the benefit of riding very capable horses. As competitive as ranch rodeos are now you cannot afford to not be mounted on the very best.โ€

Congratulations, again, to the Tongue River Ranch on a well-deserved WIN! The boys in black have made the annual trip to...
05/20/2024

Congratulations, again, to the Tongue River Ranch on a well-deserved WIN! The boys in black have made the annual trip to Abilene since 1999 and are 3-time Ranch Rodeo Champions. The teamwork and horsemanship exhibited by this crew makes them a crowd-favorite every year!
"They had a plan, a goal and everyone knew their jobs. They achieved that goal and just like here at the ranch they all did their jobs well. We are blessed and proud to have such a great group of cowboys to work here at Tongue River."

Talk about decorated! Pitchfork cowboy, Clint Jones, took home TOP HORSE & TOP HAND honors at the 2024 Ranch Rodeo!"Iโ€™m ...
05/20/2024

Talk about decorated! Pitchfork cowboy, Clint Jones, took home TOP HORSE & TOP HAND honors at the 2024 Ranch Rodeo!
"Iโ€™m very blessed to have received such a highly honored award, especially among so many talented and very capable cowpunchers! Western Heritage Classic has always been such a great event! I can remember plumb back to when I was in high school and would get to come and watch all the good teams and cowboys compete, itโ€™s been a boyhood dream come true to get to compete here!
WILLIAM WALLACE is very cowy, and an athlete thatโ€™s fun to ranch on! He is a 9 year old by ROCKIN W and out of a SHINING SPARK bred mare. I started William as a two-year-old. The tougher it is the better he likes it!
I'd like to thank the Lord for all my talents, the great horses that the Pitchfork Ranch has, and my crew for making me look so good!"
We can't think of a cowboy more deserving - congratulations to Clint & the Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co!

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Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Highway 36
Abilene, TX
79602

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Don't miss Craig Cameron, Cameron Horsemanship, in the First Financial Pavilion this afternoon! Yesterday's clinic was awesome - we can't wait to see what he'll do today! Craig will start at 2:00 pm or immediately after the WHC Ranch Horse Sale, wichever is later.

POV: You walk into the WHC and see this! It's Chuckwagon Cookoff time!๐Ÿ”ฅ BIG thank you to H-E-B for supporting this event and our wagons!

WHC Ranch Horse Sale
WHC Ranch Horse Sale

๐Ÿ““โœ๏ธDo your homework before Sale Day! Visit www.whcranchhorsesale.com and check out all the consignment's photos & videos so you're ready to bid and buy on May 11 at 9:30 am! WHC Ranch Horse Sale

We are ONE WEEK out from the 2024 Western Heritage Classic! Check out this slick video by Salty Roan highlighting our Ranch Rodeo! If this doesn't get you excited - we don't know what will!๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ Tickets: https://www.westernheritageclassic.com/p/tickets--deals Stuart Ranch Spade Ranches, LTD. Muleshoe Ranch 9 Nail Ranch Haythorn Land & Cattle Co. Guitar Ranches Green Land & Cattle Co. Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co. Matthews Ranch Tongue River Ranch Tule Ranch Budweiser

The 2023 Western Heritage Classic was one for the books! None of this would be possible without our sponsors, and we cannot thank them enough for supporting this event and way of life. Their generosity is so appreciated, and we cannot wait to see what 2024 brings with these folks in our corner! #ThankYou

At Western Heritage Classic, we have something for everyone! Check out this video by Salty Roan to catch a glimpse of the many ways you can fill your weekend at the 2023 Western Heritage Classic!

Warning: This video will make you hungry! The 2023 Chuckwagon Cookoff menu features Chicken Fried Steaks, Potatoes, Beans, Biscuits/Pastries, and Desserts to boot! Don't miss your chance to see authentic Chuckwagons & gear and smell the delicious meals cooking over wood fires! Tickets go on sale April 3rd. Salty Roan

Are YOU ready for this year's ranch rodeo? For more information about the 2023 Western Heritage Classic visit https://www.westernheritageclassic.com/ Salty Roan

2022 Western Heritage Classic Sponsor Video
2022 Western Heritage Classic Sponsor Video

We were proud to present the 2022 Western Heritage Classic in partnership with our gracious sponsors. Each year this event makes a large impact in Abilene and the surrounding communities. It wouldnโ€™t be possible without the businesses and individuals that support the Western Heritage Classic. Thank you to each one who played an important role in hosting this wonderful event. ๐Ÿ“ฝ: Salty Roan

May 14, 4 p.m. Arrive early, cheer loud, and enjoy the 2022 Matched Horse Race World Finals presented by Raydon, Inc ๐ŸŽฅ: Salty Roan

JUST 9 DAYS until we are gathered in Abilene, Texas for the 2022 Western Heritage Classic Co-Sponsored by Budweiser and the Taylor County Expo Center WHICH EVENT ARE YOU THE MOST EXCITED FOR THIS YEAR?

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