Saddle Giveaway at the Elder Dodge Shootout

4 Saddles Up for Grabs!

We’re proud to share that 2 of the saddles feature our branches — ESMS and Athens Equine — as Gold Sponsors of the Elder Dodge Shootout this weekend in Athens, Texas!

Athens Equine SaddleESMS Saddle

Stop by our ESMS trailer to visit with Dr. Noah Grimes, who’ll be onsite all weekend for any and all of your veterinary needs.

Henderson County Fair Park
3356 TX-31 BUS, Athens, TX 75751

Good luck to all the riders — we can’t wait to see y’all there!

Elder Dodge Shootout - ESMS and Athens Equine

Event Details

Sponsors & On-site Support

  • Gold Sponsors: ESMS and Athens Equine (along with others) for this event
  • Athens Equine contact: 812 Southpark Cir, Athens, TX 75752. Phone: (903) 292-5144 . Emergencies: (903) 804-2743
  • ESMS (Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery) provides full-service equine veterinary care (field, surgery, rehab) across locations including Athens via Athens Equine
  • On-site: Dr. Noah Grimes from Athens Equine / ESMS will be present at the ESMS trailer from Friday through Sunday to assist with veterinary needs.

Rules & Highlights

  • Open Go Rounds 1, 2 & 3 are 4D format with ½-second splits
  • Added money: $10,000 added to Rounds 1, 2 & 3 ($3,333 each round)
  • High Roller 3D race: ~$7,500 added money.
  • Maximum entries limit: On one of the days Round 2 will max out at 400 entries
  • Stalls & RVs: Weekend rate stalls and RV hook-ups; heavy demand, must reserve early
  • Exhibitions: Held Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Why It Matters

  • Big payout: The event paid out over $266,000 in 2024
  • Great sponsorship: Having ESMS & Athens Equine onsite adds excellent support for competitors with horses (veterinary, performance care) which is a major plus
  • Location & accessibility: Athens, TX is the site; good for competitors across Texas and beyond.
  • Professional setup: The NFR-style pattern, large added money, and strong backing suggest a high-quality barrel race event.