The Athletes, Coaches, and Charities in the Mix at Big Guns in Cowtown

The NRCHA Foundation’s sold-out event, Big Guns in Cowtown, takes over the Cowtown Coliseum Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, with top rodeo athletes trying their hand at cow horses’ favorite event: the fence work.

The fence-only showcase pairs 22 rodeo athletes with an NRCHA Professional coach to benefit the NRCHA Foundation and athlete-selected charities. At the time of press, more than $100,000 has been raised for charities.

Fans who can’t make it to Fort Worth can watch every run on Ride TV through a pay-per-view package. No Ride TV membership is required.

Purchase the Big Guns in Cowtown pay-per-view stream here.

Big Guns in Cowtown Athlete Roster

For more information on the rodeo athletes competing, click here.

About Big Guns in Cowtown

Big Guns in Cowtown is the NRCHA Foundation’s newest fundraiser, created to preserve Western heritage, grow the sport of reined cow horse, and introduce it to new audiences all while raising money for great causes.

More than $100,000 has been pledged in charitable donations, half of it going to athlete-selected charities.

The winning athlete-and-coach team takes home $20,000, with $10,000 for second place and $5,000 for third.

The event takes place inside the historic Cowtown Coliseum. For cow horse fans, it’s a chance to see their sport’s signature event through a rodeo athlete’s eyes.

Broadcast Schedule and How to Watch

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

• 6:30 p.m. CDT: Pre-show begins streaming
• 8 p.m. CDT: Event begins streaming

Big Guns in Cowtown streams on Ride TV as a pay-per-view event. The package is $39.95, and no Ride TV membership is required. Purchase it here.