Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team
The team competes all over in versatile/ranch horse competitions.
12x SHTX World Champions
11x National Champions Competition is broken into four distinct categories of ranch function:
Ranch Pleasure ensures a horse is functional and a pleasure to ride in everyday stock/ranch horse chores. Ranch Trail includes common sense obstacles that would be encountered in everyday stock/ranch horse work. R
05/15/2026
Senior Spotlight! ππ
Jordan Rydl is a senior Animal Science major at Texas Tech. Originally from Boone, Iowa, Jordan has been a member of the ranch horse team for three years and has also served on the teamβs marketing committee.
After graduation, Jordan plans to begin working for the American Quarter Horse Association while continuing to show.
Thank you, Jordan!
05/14/2026
Senior Spotlight! ππ
Henry Birdwell is a senior General Business major at Texas Tech. Originally from Aledo, Texas, Henry has been a member of the ranch horse team for four years and served as this yearβs team president. Throughout his time on the team, he has aimed to help strengthen the culture and community of the program.
After graduation, Henry plans to continue working in the western industry as a sales representative for Halter, a virtual fencing company, in Texas!
βOne of the most valuable things Iβve gained from being on the ranch horse team is finding some of my closest friends, along with a community that supported my goals and beliefs.β
Thank you, Henry!
05/13/2026
Senior Spotlight! ππ
Kora Dodson is a senior Sport Management major here at Texas Tech. Originally from Glen Rose, Texas, Kora has been a member of the ranch horse team for two years and has served as the head chair of the Sponsorship Committee.
After graduation, Kora plans to continue working as the Social Media Manager for Titan Co. while continuing to show.
Thank you, Kora!
04/27/2026
π¨New Member Mondayπ¨
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Brooks is a freshman from Claude, Texas, majoring in Animal Science. He grew up on his familyβs yearling and cow-calf operation. While he has limited show experience, Brooks is excited to learn and compete as part of the team. His favorite thing about the team is the opportunity to surround himself with like-minded people who share the same passion for horses.
Brooks will be showing πππ©ππ’ππ¬ ππ¨π¬π¬ ππ¨π , aka βBoss Hog.β He is a three-year-old gelding and one of the first c**ts Brooksβ family has raised. Boss Hog is by the late Pepcid and proudly carries the Myers Cattle Company brand. He may be a little horse, but he has a big heart.
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5712 County Road 1500
Lubbock, TX
79407