Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo 
Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo. 

Editor’s note: This article was updated to include the full results. This article was written by BenitoLink Intern Ashlyn Manninen. Lea este artículo en español aquí.

The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo reached its conclusion June 30, closing out its 90th year. 

This year’s all around champions were announced July 2.

  • Junior arena: Westyn Wiersma
  • Junior track: Kodi Fowles
  • Senior arena: Billy J. Aviles
  • Senior track: Billy Martin

The Senior Arena full results:

RESULT SHEET – SENIOR 2024Download
RESULT SHEET – JUNIOR 2024Download
  • Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo 
    Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo. 
  • Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo 
    Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo. 
  • Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo 
    Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo. 
  • Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo. 
  • Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo 
    Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo. 
  • Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo 
    Photo courtesy of Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo.

One of the biggest takeaways from the weekend, Westrick said, was that for the first time in its history, the event sold out each day.

“We had amazing community support all weekend, excellent vendors and almost professional level competition in each performance,” he said. “It was an incredible event and we are excited to get started working on next year’s performances.”

All three days of the Horse Show and Rodeo were packed with events and activities for all ages, including rope slacking, bull riding, cattle sorting, halter classes, live music, beer and wine tastings, equipment shows, and a cowboy barbecue dinner and dance.

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