Battle in the Saddle

The Battle is on, and the Journal is there!

Battle in the Saddle is owned by Oklahoma State Fair and managed by the American Quarter Horse Association. The 2012 event, heralded as the great American western horse showdown, will be held July 3-8 in Oklahoma City. All breeds are welcome but American Quarter Horses competing will receive AQHA points.

Last year’s Battle in the Saddle was held July 5-9 in Oklahoma City and featured more than $130,000 in added money and an estimated $300,000 in purses.

Classes and events featured at the 2012 Battle in the Saddle include: the World's Greatest Horseman Shootout, versatility ranch horse competition, cutting, roping, cowboy mounted shooting, barrel racing, working cow horse, a ranch remuda challenge and the 2012 Merial Ranch Sorting National Championships National Finals.  

Visit www.battleinthesaddle.com for the latest updates and the Battle in the Saddle Facebook page.

2011 Competition Results

2011 Online Event Coverage

• July 9 - The Next Contestant: After four events, Matt Budge wins the World’s Greatest Horseman Shootout at the 2011 Battle in the Saddle.
• July 9 - Battle in the Saddle Buzz: Check out the top news from the 2011 Battle in the Saddle.
• July 9 - Hail to the Ranches: Chance O’Neal and Royalty Return claim the ranch remuda contest at the 2011 Battle in the Saddle for the Four Sixes Ranch.
• July 8 - Matched Pair: Fred Whitfield defends his match-roping showdown and wins $10,000 at the 2011 Battle in the Saddle.
• July 7 - Versatility Rocks: Sixes Sixgun wins first under both judges in the versatility ranch horse competition at the 2011 Battle in the Saddle.
• July 7 - From Around the Horse World: Highlights from Battle in the Saddle.
• July 7 - A Friendly Face: Before contestants can vie for cash, glory and fame at Battle in the Saddle, presented by RFD-TV, they first need to make it past AQHA Steward Doug Householder.
• July 6 - Cutting Excitement: The Mercuria World Series of Cutting open and non-pro finals kick off the 2011 Battle in the Saddle finals competition with a bang.
• July 5 - Cutting Action: Following a full day of cutting, the finalists for the open and non-pro divisions of the Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting at the 2011 Battle in the Saddle, presented by RFD-TV, have been decided.
• July 5 - Western Retail: Battle in the Saddle is known for its exciting western performances, but there’s also a lot of exciting shopping going on.