Entry 01 · Casting
Riders & Models
Riding the Runway is the first luxury Western red carpet fashion show presented entirely on horseback, taking over iconic Exchange Avenue in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
As an invited rider, you will be paired with a premier Western fashion brand and styled in a curated look specifically selected for the runway. Riders and horses will travel Exchange Avenue before continuing into the Runway Shoot View in Rodeo Plaza for an additional presentation and photography moment.
The inaugural event will welcome 325 VIP guests for a seated three-course dinner by Reata along Exchange Avenue, with an additional 100 guests experiencing the standing-room-only Runway Shoot View in Rodeo Plaza. The fashion show will also be visible to the public from designated viewing areas throughout the Stockyards.
Professional photography and videography will capture the evening, with significant emphasis on showcasing the riders, horses, participating brands, and the extraordinary Western lifestyle they represent.
A detailed Rider Packet will be provided prior to the event with arrival times, trailer parking and horse staging, runway route, rehearsals, wardrobe fittings, safety protocols, credentials, and day-of-event logistics.
Committed
Professional and Non-Pro riders already committed
These riders have confirmed their place on the runway for the inaugural Riding the Runway.
Lindy Burch
Matt Gaines
Tara Gaines
Michael Cooper
Jennifer Cooper
Makenzie Mayes
Alli Good
Marcelle LeBlanc
Committed
TCU Equestrian Team & Alum
Riders from the TCU Equestrian Team and TCU alum will be announced as they confirm their place on the runway.
TCU Equestrian Team
To be announced
TCU Alum
To be announced
Casting application
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