The Brazos Bash features some of the best cutting horses and riders from all over the world!
$586,000 Added Money October 3-16, 2023

2023 Brazos Bash
Bosque Ranch, Weatherford, Texas October 3 - October 16, 2023

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

    • ENTRIES:  The aged event will consist of a 7 & Up Open, Non Pro, Unlimited Amateur and $50,000 Amateur; a 5/6 year old Open, Non Pro, Unlimited Amateur and $50,000 Amateur; a 4 year old Open, Non Pro, Unlimited Amateur and $50,000 Amateur; and a 3 year old Open and Non Pro.
    • OPEN & NON PRO DIVISIONS: The Open and Non Pro divisions will consist of two go rounds and a finals for the 3, 4 and 5/6 year old divisions. Sixty percent (60%) will advance to the 2nd go. Zeros and 180s will not advance. A minimum of 20% with a maximum of 25 horses will advance to the finals. Any Open (3,4,5/6) or Non Pro (4,5/6) must have a minimum of 50 entries to have a 2nd go. If less than 50, one (1) go round and 25% plus ties will advance to the finals. The 7 & Up will consist of one go and a finals. A minimum of 25% with a maximum of 25 horses will advance to the finals.  There must be a minimum of 20 entries in each division to have a finals.  All finalists will receive a check. There will be an advancement fee of $300 to the finals. A rider may ride an unlimited number of horses. Entry Fee for Open Futurity $2100 ($1050 jackpot – $1050 cattle/office charge). Non Pro Futurity $1900 ($950 jackpot – $950 cattle/office charge). Entry Fee for 4 and 5/6 Open and Non Pro divisions: $2,350 ($1,175 Jackpot – $1175 cattle/office charge). Open and Non Pro 7 & Up $2150 ($1075 jackpot – $1075 cattle/office charge). The Non Pro Futurity will have a non working finals. The 3 year old will have $50,000 added money prorated between the Open and Non Pro classes. The 3 year old Non Pro will have $7,500 bonus money. The 4 year old will have $100,000 added money prorated between the Open and Non Pro classes. There will also be an additional $50,000 bonus money in the 4 year old Open and $7,500 bonus money in the 4 year old Non Pro. The 5/6 year old will have $100,000 added money prorated between the Open and Non Pro classes. There will also be an additional $50,000 bonus money in the 5/6 year old Open and $7,500 bonus money in the 5/6 year old Non Pro. The 7 & Up will have $100,000 added money prorated between the Open and Non Pro classes. There will also be an additional $50,000 bonus money in the 7 & Up Open and $7,500 bonus money in the 7 & Up Non Pro.
      • OPEN FUTURITY BONUS MONEY Bonus money will be added to the purse of the Open Futurity at the Brazos Bash if the number of entries in the 3 year old Open reach the following numbers:
      • $10,000 Bonus money if there are 50 entries in the 3 open.
      • $20,000 Bonus money if there are 60 entries in the 3 open.
      • $30,000 Bonus money if there are 70 entries in the 3 open.
      • $40,000 Bonus money if there are 80 entries in the 3 open.
      • $50,000 Bonus money if there are 90 entries in the 3 open.
      • OPEN 7 & UP BONUS MONEY Bonus money will be added to the purse of the Open 7 & Up at the Brazos Bash if the number of entries in the 7 & Up Open reach the following numbers:
      • $10,000 Bonus money if there are 50 entries in the 7 & Up open.
      • $20,000 Bonus money if there are 60 entries in the 7 & Up open.
      • $30,000 Bonus money if there are 70 entries in the 7 & Up open.
      • $40,000 Bonus money if there are 80 entries in the 7 & Up open.
      • $50,000 Bonus money if there are 90 entries in the 7 & Up open.
      • RUN FOR A MILLION QUALIFIER A qualifier for the 2024 Run For A Million will be held at the 2023 Brazos Bash. Any age horse is eligible. If the horse is 3, 4, 5/6 or 7 & Up, their first go round score in the open will be counted as their qualifying run.  The riders with the top 10 scores (plus ties) entered in the qualifier will advance to the Run For A Million. Entry fee for the qualifier will be $1500. No monies will be paid out at the Brazos Bash in the qualifier. Entry fees will be rolled over to the Run For A Million purse, which will be held in August 2024.

     

    • $400,000 Ltd Open Derby & Classic: The $400,000 Ltd Open 4 and 5/6 year old are restricted to riders that have lifetime earnings of $400,000 as of September 1. A rider may ride an unlimited number of horses. There will be one go round and a finals. The $400,000 Ltd. Open 4 and 5/6 Entry Fee $1050 ($525 jackpot – $525 cattle/office charge). There will be $6,000 added money in each the 4 and 5/6 year old Limited Open. There must be a minimum of 20 entries in each division to have a finals. Twenty five percent (25%) of the entries with a maximum of 25 will advance to the finals. Zeros and 180s will not advance. All finalists will receive a check. There will be an advancement fee of $250 to the finals.
    • $200,000 Ltd – Open Futurity & Non Pro All Ages: The $200,000 Ltd. Open Futurity and Ltd. Non-Pro division are restricted to riders that have won less than $200,000 in the last 2 years. The Open and Non Pro will consist of two go rounds (one go in 7 & Up) as a class within a class. There will not be a working finals, payout will be made to the highest advancing horse(s) based on number of entries in the class. Entry Fee $500 ($400 Jackpot – $100 office charge)
    • AMATEUR DIVISIONS:  The Amateur divisions will consist of one go round and a finals. There will be an Unlimited and a $50,000 Amateur in the 4, 5/6 and 7 & Up. A rider may ride an unlimited number of horses. Unlimited Amateur Entry Fee $1050 ($525 Jackpot – $525 cattle/office charge). There will be $10,665 added money in each the 4 year old Unlimited Amateur and the 5/6 year old Unlimited Amateur and the 7 & Up Unlimited Amateur. The $50,000 Amateur Entry Fee $1050 ($525 Jackpot – $525 cattle/ office charge). For the combo (show once for both classes) the entry fee will be an additional $600. There must be a minimum of 20 entries in each division to have a finals. Twenty five percent (25%) of the entries with a maximum of 25 will advance to the finals. Zeros and 180s will not advance. All finalists will receive a check. There will be an advancement fee of $250 to the finals. There will be $10,665 added money in each the $50,000 Amateur 4, 5/6 and 7 & Up.
    • GELDING DIVISION: (A)The Gelding division will be offered in all age groups of the Open and Non Pro. It will consist of two go rounds as a class within a class. (One go for the 7 & Up). There will not be a working finals. Payment will be made to the highest advancing horses based on number of entries in the class. Entry fee $500 ($400 Jackpot – $100 office charge). (B). The Amateur Gelding divisions (Unlimited & $50K) will consist of one go round as a class within a class in all 3 age divisions. There will not be a working finals. Payment will be made to the highest advancing horses based on number of entries in the class. Entry Fee $350 ($275 Jackpot – $75 office charge).
    • SENIOR DIVISION: The senior division will be offered in the 4, 5/6 and 7 & Up of the Non Pro, $50,000 Amateur and Unlimited Amateur. The division is restricted to riders 55 years and older. It is a class within a class. There will not be a working finals. Payment will be made to the highest advancing horses based on the number of entries in the class. Entry Fee $350 ($275 Jackpot – $75 office charge).
    • CHROME CASH: Chrome Cash will be offered as a class within a class in all divisions in each age group. Horses must be registered with APHA. Regular and solid bred horses are eligible to enter.  There will be not be a working finals. Payment will be made to the highest advancing horses based on the number of entries in the class. Entry Fee $500 ($400 Jackpot – $100 office charge).
    • STALLS AND RV: must be reserved as follows:
      • A. Paid for by September 22, 2023 @ $265.00 each, which includes 4 bags of shavings.
      • B. If stalls are not reserved, stall availability is not guaranteed.
      • C. RV @ $40.00/night for 30 Amp; $50.00/night for 50 Amp — $100.00 deposit required
    • PAYOUT: All monies paid in finals. There is an advancement fee in all Open, Non Pro and Amateur Finals.
      • Ties: In the event of a tie Co-Champions will be declared with first and second place monies divided equally. Awards will be determined by adding the scores of all 5 judges from both go rounds and the finals together, with the highest accumulative scores to determine the awards.
    • ENTRY DEADLINE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Payment is due September 23rd. Any entries not received by September 22nd will be assessed a $300 late fee per entry for Open and Non Pro divisions, a $200 late fee per entry for Amateur divisions. Late entries will be placed in the draw made on October 1st. Any entry after October 1st must pay the late fee and will be added on. The Brazos Bash reserves the right to turn away any entry for any reason.
      • There will be a 3.75% convenience charge on all fees paid with a credit card.
    • SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions will be allowed with a veterinary certificate stating the entered horse is unable to compete. The owner will be allowed to substitute another horse. No refunds for any reason.
    • DRAW CONFLICT: : In the event of a draw conflict with the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, the judge governing the draw for the class in question may use the procedures in standing rule 11 to eliminate the conflict. Notification of potential conflict must be made at the time of entry. Once the draw has been published, all draws are final and will not be changed.
    • SERVICE CHARGE: There will be a $100 service charge added to all fees that are not paid by the conclusion of the show i.e. stalls, RVs, practice pen.
    • SHOW MANAGEMENT reserves the right to accept or reject any entry or substitution for any reason. Show management reserves the right to cancel, transfer or reschedule this event without liability. Any changes or additions to these rules may be made by show management if deemed necessary. In the event of cancellation, all fees paid will be refunded. It is hereby understood by all participants that all liability that may arise to the Brazos Bash or Bosque Ranch is hereby waved.