THE AMERICAN will be February 19, 2017, and athletes across the country are already competing to qualify. Below are the qualifier results from the Runnin’ Hi Classic held on September 24, 2016 in Loveland, CO.
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | HOMETOWN | HORSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.947 | Shali Lord | Lamar, CO | Lady La French |
| 2 | 17.125 | Mandy Devencenty | Colorado Springs, CO | Blazin Hickolena |
| 3 | 17.172 | Rio Flaharty | El Dorado, KS | The Wonder Bug |
| 4 | 17.184 | Kayla Jones | Watkins, CO | KG Jet O A Go Go |
| 5 | 17.239 | Amy Jo Farella | Cheyenne, WY | Streakin Jet Remedy |
| 6 | 17.260 | Jane Fambro | Stephenville, TX | Guys Cash Task |
| 7 | 17.264 | Peyton Glenn | Edmond, OK | Danita Design |
| 8 | 17.274 | Melanie Adams | Price, UT | RGR LonerBoy |
| 9 | 17.287 | Christine Laughlin | Pueblo, CO | Guys Six Pack to Go |
| 10 | 17.328 | Kelly Yates | Pueblo, CO | Fiestanozshezfamous |