BREAKING–Fort Worth, TX — Kenny Platt and LBR Hangem will compete at The American Performance Horseman, set for July 19 at Dickies Arena—a move that solidify’s LBR Hangem’s elite status in the Western performance world under cutting’s hottest competitor.
LBR Hangem and Kenny Platt at the PCCHA Derby in June 2025
The event, known for showcasing the industry’s elite, will mark Platt’s debut appearance on this prestigious stage–and he’s bringing serious horsepower.
With more than $4 million in career earnings, Platt has long been regarded as one of the top competitors in cutting. This summer, he’ll enter the arena aboard LBR Hangem, a rising star with $198,119 in lifetime earnings and a growing reputation for consistency and grit under pressure.
“He never disappoints. He always shows up for me,” Platt said. “He’s really a stud you can count on in the show pen.”
The pair will represent Team Orange, joining forces with two of the sport’s most respected names: Casey Deary, two-time American Performance Horseman Reining Champion and Matt Koch, a veteran and stand out in the Reined Cow Horse arena.
Kenny Platt and LBR Hangem to compete at The American Performance Horseman
Together, the trio will compete in a team-based format that highlights the best from cutting, reining and reined cow horse disciplines.
The American Performance Horseman has quickly become one of the most celebrated events in the industry, blending sport, storytelling, and showmanship at the highest level. For fans and breeders alike, it’s a rare opportunity to witness the discipline’s elite riders and horses all under one roof.
Platt’s entrance adds even more momentum to a season that’s already being described as a turning point in his career. Around barns and arenas, one phrase is gaining traction:
“It’s the year of the Platt — and of Shotty’s.”
For those who follow cutting and Western performance horses, this is a moment not to miss.
The countdown to Fort Worth is ON!
