Road to the Horse is proud to announceClayton Edsallas a Championship Competitor forRoad to the Horse 2027, taking placeMarch 1821, 2027, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. A Worlds Greatest Horseman Champion and NRCHA Two Million Dollar Rider, Edsall has won nearly every major NRCHA premier event championship, developing some of the sports most recognizable horses along the way. Now, he is ready to put his horsemanship to the ultimate test as he pursues colt startings most prestigious titletheWorld Championship of Colt Starting.Its about returning to where it all began, said Edsall. A young horse, a blank slate and the kind of horsemanship that cant be measured by a rsumjust a lifetime spent learning to understand the horse.That connection goes back to2014, when Edsall served as a pen wrangler forAntoine Cloux of Switzerland, who competed at Road to the Horse that year. The experience left a lasting impression, and competing at Road to the Horse has remained on Edsalls wish list ever since. Now, more than a decade later, he will return to the Kentucky Horse Park not as a Pen Wrangler, but as a Championship Competitor.Were excited to have Clayton join the Road to the Horse Competitor lineup, statesTina Battock, President of Morris Equine Group. Clayton has dedicated his life to the horse and has proven that he can build a solid foundation on a young colt, then continue that development all the way to the highest levels of competition. Were excited to see him bring his knowledge, experience and horsemanship to the Road to the Horse round pen in 2027.Raised on his familys cattle ranch in Montana, Edsall grew up horseback, branding, doctoring, roping and gathering cattle. As a young man, he worked on ranches throughout the West, sometimes living in a teepee and starting colts miles from an arena. His education came through long days, fresh horses and real jobs, along with the influence of legendary horsemen including Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance, Joe Wolter, Brian Neubert and Tink Elordi.That foundation eventually carried Edsall into the performance-horse world, where he has spent nearly two decades establishing himself as one of reined cow horses most accomplished horsemen. Today, Clayton and his wife, Chelsea, and their two children call Texas home, where they operateEdsall Performance Horses.More than a competition, Road to the Horse is a celebration of horsemanship, featuring championship colt starting, world-class equine entertainment, educational clinics, demonstrations and a bustling trade show.TheWild Card Challengekicks off Thursday, March 18, and concludes Friday, March 19. As in years past, the Wild Card Challenge Champion will step directly into a Championship Competitor position Friday afternoon, earning the opportunity to compete for the$135,000 purse.Edsall joins previously announced competitors Dan Steers (Australia) and Josh Lyons (USA) to complete the 2027 Championship Competitor lineup.The three will be joined by the Wild Card Challenge Champion in the quest for theWorld Championship of Colt Starting.TheWild Card Challenge competitors will be announced shortly, completing the 2027 field and setting the stage for four colt starters to compete for the most coveted title in horsemanship.Road to the Horse 2027 takes place March 1821, 2027, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Tickets are available at RoadtotheHorse.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Follow Road to the Horse on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and announcements.About Road to the HorseFounded in 2003, Road to the Horse strives to inspire people to reach a higher level of horsemanship and develop unity with a horse based on trust and not fear. We believe that through education and entertainment, we can change peoples ideas and create a better world for the horse. Road to the Horse competitions identify the superior colt starter who accumulates the highest score. Judging focuses on the competitor and the effectiveness of their horsemanship methodology to communicate,educateand build a partnership with their colt based on trust. Fans witness the entire journey, from colt selection to the final obstacle challenge. Tickets and information available at www.RoadtotheHorse.com. Edited Press Release | Source: Road to the HorseThe post Worlds Greatest Horseman Clayton Edsall Joins the Road to the Horse 2027 Competitor Lineup appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.