We’re selecting 2 Veterans (x1 Male & x1 Female) to head down to Weatherford, TX to learn horsemanship & cutting.
Participants will be hosted by XIT Ranch and trained by Jesse Lennox, Drew Knowles, and their professional NHCA cutting horse trainers at their Spring Creek Performance Training Division.
Additionally, participants will perform at the 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner Oct, 17th 2026 alongside professionals, amateurs and celebrities during the Cutting Horse Exhibition.
Dates will be coordinated after participant selection. This could be a three day experience prior to the Benefit Dinner with a one day refresher Oct 16th or 3-4 days immediately preceding the event.
No experience necessary.
This is an all expense paid (minus travel & incidentals) courtesy of of 1st Annual Benefit Dinner, XIT Ranch, & the Big Fish Foundation.
Due to the incredible opportunity & experience, this event will only be open to Veteran’s with a Honorable Discharge. Proof of Honorable Discharge will be required before acceptance (DD214).
Announcements will be made via Social Media @bigfish_foundation
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XIT Ranch
In 1885, the Farwell brothers from Chicago founded the XIT Ranch of Texas. Texas traded the Farwell brothers 3 million acres in the panhandle in return for building the new Capitol Building in Austin. Today, our family owned and operated ranches are located in the original Rita Blanca division of the XIT west of Channing, TX and in Southern Colorado next to the Spanish Peaks.
