Rider Overview

About Shawn Hays

Shawn Hays is a California-based cow horse professional with a competitive NRCHA open division record. Operating from the Temecula area — a hub for elite cow horse training on the West Coast — Hays brings fence work expertise and strong cow work instincts to competition.

Career Highlights

General Overview
  • California-based NRCHA open division cow horse competitor
  • Temecula-area professional with West Coast circuit credentials
  • Known for strong fence work and cow work athleticism
  • A consistent open division competitor at major NRCHA events

Major Event Appearances

Competes at NRCHA open events from his Temecula, California base.

Discipline Specialization

Hays's California base and NRCHA experience give him a technically strong profile across all three cow horse phases. West Coast trainers develop horses with natural athleticism ideal for the fence work and cow work classes — a key advantage in composite scoring.

Fantasy Value Overview

A geographically distinctive fantasy pick in cow horse. Hays's Temecula base and fence work reputation make him worth considering for fantasy teams looking for competitive picks outside the Texas-dominant field.