The Matched Horse Races are a highlight of the annual Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford, Texas. This event features head-to-head sprints where skilled riders and their horses compete over a straight course to determine the fastest pair. The races are divided into divisions, such as the Open Division and the Cowboy Division, allowing participants of varying experience levels to compete.
Matched Horse Races
at the 95th Texas Cowboy Reunion
Saturday, July 5, 2025, Stamford, TexasPURSE OF $6,500
Open Division: $4,250 Purse
Champion: $2,000; Runner-up: $1,000; 3rd place: $750; 4th place: $500Cowboy Division: $2,250 Purse
Champion: $1,000; Runner-up: $750; 3rd Place: $500
Buckle awarded to Open Champion
- Buckle awarded to fastest cowboy in Open Division
Spurs awarded for fastest overall time
Certificate for custom leather goods awarded to Cowboy Champion & Runner-Up
Gift Certificate for hat awarded to winner of each division
Prizes for foot races, children’s races, and consolation races! (time permitting)
Entry Fee: $10 pre-entry, $20 on race day
Entering Before Race Day is EncouragedCompetition held at race track on southwest corner of TCR grounds
Check in Begins at 2:00 p.m. • Races Begin at 3:30 p.m.
Please mail or deliver entry form and entry fee to:
James Decker, Texas Cowboy Reunion
📧 [email protected]
📍 127 East McHarg Street, Stamford, Texas 79553
📞 Contact by phone for Paypal/Venmo payment optionsQuestions?
Contact race chairman James Decker at 325-668-4878 or [email protected]
Download the Entry Form:
- Click on the release form below.
- Once Opened, Click on the three buttons at the bottom of the screen.
- Here you can Print or Download the form.
