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Cowboys Race for $1 Million Prize
22 Aug
Summary
- Elite reining competition offers six-figure prize money.
- Taylor Sheridan created the event to energize the horse industry.
- Highlights air on CBS on Saturday, August 22.
Taylor Sheridan's "The Run for a Million" showcases 16 top riders competing in a high-stakes reining event. Participants guide their horses through intricate patterns, aiming to win a share of the $1 million purse. The competition, which took place from August 11 to August 15, seeks to revitalize the equestrian industry.
This year's event, held in Las Vegas, will be broadcast as a two-hour special on CBS on Saturday, August 22. The series "The Last Cowboy" on CMT chronicles the journey of these riders as they prepare for the demanding professional reining competitions. Notable competitors hail from various states including Texas, Arizona, and Oklahoma, with one international rider from Italy.
Beyond the main reining contest, "The Run for a Million" also features other equestrian disciplines such as cutting, cow horse, and roping. Significant prize money is awarded across these events, with the pro cutting horse challenge winner receiving $250,000 and the cow work champion earning $250,000.
