The first of its kind English discipline mustang competition.

The goal of The Mustang Classic is to showcase the skill and adaptability of the American mustang and the talented trainers that work with them in the English discipline. The event will provide the public an opportunity to witness a mustang that has been given a foundation for success on its journey from government holding to private ownership. 

The Mustang Classic is open to exhibitors (ages 18 and older) that have adopted or purchased a BLM mustang between September 8th, 2023 and June 1st, 2024. Exhibitors must adopt or purchase their mustang from approved BLM Wild Horse & Burro facilities, approved satellite events, the Wild Horse & Burro Online Corral or any approved facility. All mustangs should be registered with Mustang Champions after adoption or purchase. As an exhibitor you will be able to compete with up to two mustangs. You do not need to own the horse to compete. All exhibitors must complete the Mustang Trainer Readiness Curriculum prior to entering the Mustang Challenge completion. All exhibitors must show proof of pre-Challenge show competition experience prior to the Classic competition September 13-15, 2024.

$125,000 in total cash and prizes.

Preliminary Classes I Friday & Saturday, September 13-14

Training Level Dressage 

The Training Level Dressage test is designed to showcase the foundation of training and partnership between a mustang and rider through balance, flexibility and obedience.

Show Jumping

Horses will complete a show jump course of 8-12 efforts, that includes one combination. Heights will be 2’3” ( Maximum ).  

Arena Cross Country

All mustangs will be judged over a cross-country course of approximately 10 obstacles in an arena. The jumps will be horse Trial Starter level with maximum height of jumps at 2'3” ( 27 inches ).

Working Equitation

Working Equitation is a real test of the mustang’s temperament and training, the riders skill and ability and of course the relationship between horse and rider combining dressage with obstacles.

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Mustang Classic Championship Finals I Rolex Stadium

$50,000 to the Champion

Sunday, September 15 – 1 pm competition start

VIP brunch - details coming soon

The top performing mustang and exhibitor pairs will be invited to compete in the championship finals, a freestyle performance to determine the Mustang Classic Champion. Scoring will be based on training level dressage and your freestyle performance. The finals event is designed to encourage riders to exhibit the athletic abilities of the mustang to the crowd in an exciting and appealing way. The exhibitor will have three and a half minutes to showcase their mustang through a creative display of choreographed maneuvers that entertain the crowd and demonstrate their horsemanship. The exhibitor should incorporate props, costumes, and music to demonstrate their skills and the talents of their mustangs.