Celebration of Champions
In 2009, the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association teamed up with the National Reining Cow Horse Association to bring one of the most prestigious horse events in the nation to the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena. The Fort Dodge Animal Health National Reined Cow Horse Association's Celebration of Champions features the Circle Y Derby and the World's Greatest Horseman competitions. These combined comprise the 10 day event and distribute close to $400,000.
The Celebration of Champions saturates local hotels and eateries with contestants from all over the world. Its motto: "One Horse, One Rider, One Very Impressive Title" precisely depicts the admiration and accolades that follow being crowned the World's Greatest Horseman. Horses and riders alike are judged on their skill and precision in herd work, rein work, cow work and steer stopping. The Celebration of Champions is the epitome of all horse events and its new home in San Angelo seems to be a perfect fit with generous support from the community.
Tickets for the finals February 5-7th will be available at the door for $5 per day or you may purchase a three day pass for $12 in advance. Tickets for Sunday night's performance are $10 if purchased alone. See the schedule below so you can experience this event first-hand!
