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American Rodeo Contender Tournament coming to Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The American Rodeo Contender Tournament is being held Friday at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Over 800 contestants from all over the nation are competing this weekend. The top 10 contestants will go on to the finals in Arlington, Texas, where $1 million is on the line.

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Some locals are competing including Savannah Wester from Paris, Kentucky. When she bought her horse as a quarantine project three years ago, she never thought she’d be competing so close to home.

The main event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Tickets can be purchased online.