BIG TEX

Big Tex, the Classic Pro Rodeo gelding who took Tilden Hooper to a share of the world record with a 94-point ride this year and holds a share of the Wrangler National Finals arena record has been voted the PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year.

"'This is a fantastic horse and has been for a long time,' Hooper said. “He’s always special. That day, with me, he was more than he has ever been. I did feel like I made a pretty good ride, but that day the horse was phenomenal."

World Champion, Bobby Mote, had a 91.5-point on Big Tex at the 2008 WNF to tie the arena record and this year, in addition to Hooper’s ride in Silver City, NM, Clint Cannon, Jerad Schlegel and George Gillespie IV have all ridden the bay for 90-points and more.

"From the crack of the first latch until the dust settles, we will keep you on the edge of your seat with the finest livestock in the world."
-Scotty Lovelace, owner of Classic Pro Rodeo.

Classic Pro Rodeo features the latest innovations while maintaining the "Spirit of the Old West." Our goal is to produce a high energy event that will entertain all ages.

"We are so blessed to have this great bucking horse. Big Tex has all the characteristics you look for in a bucking horse. He is big, powerful, level headed and most of all athletic."
-Scotty Lovelace

2012 Cody Wright wins Houston on “Big Tex” in Saddlebronc. Sets an arena record with a 91 point ride. Sam Spreadborough wins the
Ram National Circuit Finals in Oklahoma City
on “Big Tex”