Cinch Timed Event Championship 2025

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Guthrie, Oklahoma – Imagine the raw power, the heart-stopping speed, the sheer mastery of elite cowboys. Forget everything you thought you knew about competition. The Cinch Timed Event Championship isn’t just an event—it’s a visceral experience. From February 27th to March 1st, 2025, the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, will explode with the energy of the top 25 all-around cowboys, each battling for the coveted champion’s title. Will you be there to witness the legend unfold?

Cinch Timed Event Championship
February 27th-March 1st, 2025
Location: Lazy E Arena
9600 Lazy E Dr, Guthrie, OK 73044

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Event Details

The Cinch Timed Event Championship demands nothing less than mastery across five disciplines: heading, heeling, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and steer roping. Three days of relentless competition, with $200,000 at stake, the winner walks away with a life-altering $100,000 and the undeniable proof they are the best. Feel the electric anticipation, the unwavering focus, the raw emotion of cowboys pushing themselves beyond limits.

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Jr. Ironman Championship

Your CTEC ticket includes the thrilling Jr. Ironman Championship at 5:00 pm each day. Here you’ll witness ten top young athletes demonstrate their exceptional abilities in three rounds and four challenging events: Heading, Heeling, Tie-Down Roping, and Steer Wrestling.

AQHA Top Horse Award

Witness equine greatness! The esteemed AQHA Top Horse award, recognizing the exceptional talent of horses in the Cinch Timed Event Championship and Jr. Ironman, returns in 2025. Riders, win big for your equine partners! $1,000 will be awarded to the Cinch Timed Event Championship AQHA Top Horse, and $500 to the Jr. Ironman AQHA Top Horse—both payable directly to you! Nominate your AQHA registered Quarter Horse(s) by providing their registered name, and, if possible, registration number, and owner information. Bring a copy of the registration papers to expedite the process. The AQHA Top Horse Awards will be given to the horses that a committee selects for their outstanding performance in the competition.

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Cinch Timed Event Championship Debut

Step back in time to 1985, when a legend’s dream took shape. E.K. Gaylord II, builder and owner of the Lazy E Arena, envisioned a competition that would crown the most versatile cowboy, the true “Ironman of Pro Rodeo.” This thrilling event continues to challenge and inspire, pushing competitors to dig deep and showcase their extraordinary skills.

Monument to the Spirit of Rodeo

Steeped in history, the Lazy E Arena is more than just a venue; it’s a monument to the spirit of rodeo. Since its grand opening in 1984, it has witnessed countless legendary moments. E.K. Gaylord II, the visionary behind this iconic arena, dreamed of uniting the National Finals Rodeo and Steer Roping Finals under one roof, creating a rodeo spectacle unlike any other. While that vision lasted only a year, the Lazy E’s legacy as a birthplace of legends endures. Today, the arena continues to evolve, with ongoing renovations ensuring it remains the premier destination for Western entertainment.

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Megan deFabry

Howdy, I'm Megan deFabry. I grew up in Reno, Nevada, but since 2017 my heart has called Texas home. I now reside in Austin, Texas since 2020. I'm driven by my faith, cherished relationships with family and friends, and my professional ambitions. I'm passionate about digital marketing and journalism, especially the wide-open spaces of America's Western lifestyle, the grit of agriculture, the excitement of rodeo, and the heart of country music. For nearly a decade, I've been sharing this way of life through storytelling. And like any good cowboy tale, there's a loyal sidekick, my little Dachshund, Frank, who I adopted from a shelter in New Braunfels, Texas, back in 2018. He keeps me grounded, reminding me to chase horizons and savor life's simple joys. I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Mass Communication. My major taught me to decode consumer behavior, which is crucial for marketing, while my minor sharpened my storytelling skills. Since then, I've spent years mastering SEO and content strategy, staying ahead in a fast-moving field. My work even caught the eye of Cowboy Lifestyle Network's CTO, Irish Padmore, who recognized me for contributing to his research on Consumer Behavior in the Age of AI. Since 2018, I've been honored to work at Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Now as Editor-in-Chief writing, editing, and publishing articles that capture the cowboy spirit, crafting strategies rooted in Western values, and building real client connections. Guided by ethical journalism, I aim to tell stories that resonate and reflect the unsung heroes of the Western spirit.