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2021 NRHA Futurity – Casey Deary
Casey Deary got three great horses into the NRHA Open Futurity Finals, but it was the very first draw of the night, Ten Thirty, that stole the show and the …
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Yearly Archives: 2021
2021 NRHA Futurity – Jesse Beckley
After a long search for a two-year-old for Norma Siebert, Jesse Beckley found a winner in Trashinyurdreams. Such a winner that as the second to last in the draw, the …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Dan Huss
Dan Huss put the finishing touches on This Joe Got A Gun during his futurity year so that the horse’s owner, Jamie Walters can take over the reins through his …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Abby Kampmann
As if the Open Level 1 NRHA Futurity Championship wasn’t enough for Abby Kampmann, she also credits Sparklins Last Dream with teaching her a lot. She thanked owner Viola Scott …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Mazie Petelski
Mazie Petelski hasn’t been riding Chexalicious for very long, but their bond is strong as evidenced by their NAAC and NRHA Youth 14-18 Championships won at the NRHA Futurity.
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Rita Clausen
Rita Clausen came to the 2021 NRHA Futurity with the Bob’s Custom Saddles NAAC Rookie Level 2 and Toyon Ranch NAAC Rookie of the Year titles in her sights, and …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz
Got Twisted In Vegas was raised by the Rafaczs and trained by Madison and her dad, Mark. With that added gratification under her belt, Madison Rafacz scored a 216 to …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Calla Thomas
It is a family affair for Calla Thomas and Great King Jack which only made their Youth 13 & Under win at the NRHA Futurity even sweeter!
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Jennifer Gilliam
Jennifer Gilliam felt like she had a more capable futurity horse than she’s had in a long time. That feeling panned out when she won both Levels 4 and 3 …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Jana Leigh Simons
When Jana Leigh Simons decided to purchase a futurity horse, she trusted her trainer when he found Raisinthebar for her. That trust earned her the Level 2 NRHA Futurity Championship …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Kindel Walter
At the urging of her relatives, Kindel Walter bought a horse and started showing reiners earlier this year. On her first-ever reiner, My Best Friends Girl, showing in her first …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Emma Vanlandingham
Emma Vanlandingham knew she had the horse to carry her to a Non Pro Futurity championship in Ruf Rider, and she hoped that she could do him justice. Justice was …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Kelle Smith
Although it almost seems as if Spookified chose Kelle Smith, Kelle was a willing participant. The little horse with a big heart won the Prime Time Non Pro Futurity Championship …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Luca Fappani
Luca Fappani was happy to take the reins of Talladega Ice from his mother, and as if winning the Youth Non Pro Futurity with a 219 wasn’t enough, he’s learned …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Clayton Porath
To say that Clayton Porath was excited when his mom, Stephanie, gave him the opportunity to show Gunna Be Expensive may be an understatement. Clayton made the most of the …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Mark Hurd
According to Mark Hurd and trainer Matt Palmer, Im Painted Special is Mark’s once-in-a-lifetime horse. This made the victory even sweeter when they won the NAAC and NRHA Prime Time …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Logan Flaherty
Logan Flaherty has long held onto the dream of winning the NAAC Rookie of the Year title, but at the 2021 Futurity, he did that and more. Mounted on Cashing …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Jade Whitmarsh
Hailing all the way from Alberta, Canada, Jade Whitmarsh won the inaugural Bob’s Custom Saddles Intermediate Non Pro Showdown at the 2021 NRHA Futurity on her own home-raised mount, North …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – David Hanson
David Hanson became the first Bob’s Custom Saddles Intermediate Open Champion at the 2021 NRHA Futurity when he rode Xtra Needs A Drink to a 215.5 for owner N. Anne …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Sliders Night Out
Enjoy these random “man” on the street interviews during the Reining Horse Foundation’s Sliders’ Night Out!
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Nicole Renick
Nicole Renick rode Markel/NRHA Futurity Sale Graduate Ruffinol to the top of the $1,000-added Honorable Mention Futurity during the NRHA Futurity for owner Steven M Sandvig.
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Sarah Armenta
Hangin On The Line proved herself a performer in the roping pen first, and when Sarah Armenta saw her talent for reining, her dad allowed her to show her for …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Morris Kulmer
After two days of competition, Morris Kulmer’s 222 earned on NVR What A Lucky Joe held him in the NAAC and NRHA Prime Time Championship spot at the 2021 NRHA …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Kyla Thurlow
Kyla Thurlow and Double Guns Tonite (mostly) defended the NAAC Level 1 Novice Horse Non Pro title she won in 2020, and added to it! The dynamic duo shared the …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Jose Vazquez
Although he feels bad for not doing well at Rock It Sassy Girl’s NRHA Futurity last year, Jose Vazquez is proud of his success in the NAAC Novice Horse Non …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Jared Leclair
While preparing Gunningthebay for his wife, Karla, to show, Jared Leclair swept all levels of the NAAC and NRHA Novice Horse Open classes at the NRHA Futurity.
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Morgan Moser
Morgan Moser punctuated the sale of Magnums Chexy Dream by winning the NRHA Limited Open Co-Championship on her at the NRHA Futurity with a 218.
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Jesse Gentile
Jesse Gentile’s focus was to keep Taking A Mistress a bit fresh leading up to the NAAC Limited Open competition, and his plan earned owner Bevin Zimmerman that and the …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Nikki Tyndall
Nikki Tyndall loves how kind Stars At Midnite is, but the sweet mare is also a performer as she proved by winning the NAAC Rookie Pro and NRHA Rookie Pro …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Glen Roach
Glen Roach and his wife, Kathleen, have found a program that works for them as shown by Glen’s 1.5 point lead to win the NAAC Limited Non Pro and NRHA …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Brian Bell
Tempted by the increased payouts in the NAAC’s, Brian Bell showed Mr Royal Hollywood to win the NAAC & NRHA Open classes at the NRHA Futurity for George and Carol …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Benjamin Beckett
Benjamin Beckett rode Xtra Dun Step to a 219 to win the NAAC and NRHA Open classes at the NRHA Futurity earning his spot in the Bob’s Custom Saddles NAAC …
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2021 AQHA World Show – Tessa Lindberg
Tessa Lindberg piloted Maximum Mag to not one, but TWO AQHA World Championship titles when she won both Levels 2 and 3 of the Amateur Reining!
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2021 AQHA World Show – Trevor Dare
Trevor Dare and his clients had a great showing at the AQHA World Championship Show. Trevor won the Junior Reining on Jerseys Baby Driver for Janice Laney, the Junior Reining …
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2021 AQHA World Show – Tucker Clark
Many people strive their whole careers to win a Golden Globe at the AQHA World Championship Show, but Tucker Clark claimed two in one day. He won the Level 2 …
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2021 AQHA World Show – Shawn Flarida
The names Shawn Flarida and Spooks Gotta Spark in unison have become a common combination. When these two show together, they are hard to beat as they proved with an …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Josh Murphy
Josh Murphy guided Whiz A Golden Spark through two consistent Open ancillary patterns at the SWRHA Futurity earning a High Point buckle for Lillian Beshears.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Clemerson Barbalho
Clemerson Barbalho scored a 74 on Babys Night Light to win the Open [2] and Intermediate Open [2] at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Matt Flarida
Riding Xtra Cocktailforchic for Robin Broughton, Matt Flarida scored a 72 to tie for the win the Limited Open[2], but also won the Intermediate Open High Point Championship.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Katie Davis
Katie Davis tied herself to win the Rookie Professional [2] on two very different horses: Chicsdundreamin and Gunna Bend And Snap, which she also earned the Rookie Professional High Point …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Barbara Hanaghan
Revolvingwithmagnum carried Barbara Hanaghan to a 72.5 and the Levels 2 and 1 Rookie [2] Championships, but her favorite thing about him is still his fun personality.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Teddy Gerald
Teddy Gerald rounded out the last day of his first NRHA Show in years with High Point Buckles in the Rookie Levels 2 and 1 at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Ryan Voorhees
Ryan Voorhees says that Gunna Be Special is elevating his game in the show pen. At the SWRHA Futurity, the duo scored a 69.5 to win the Prime Time Rookie …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Stephanie Johnson
Stephanie Johnson kept her Prime Time Rookie scores consistently high earning herself the High Point Championship on Sugarwhizngun.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Joy Deary
Joy Deary loves how sweet Chicsdundreamin is and winning the SWRHA Short Stirrup [2] class on him was just icing on the cake!
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Lilly Walters
Mounted on the best horse ever – Magnums Guns R Reddy – and filled with the best guacamole ever, Lilly Walters made two consistent runs in the Short Stirrup classes …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Raeanna Thayn
Raeanna Thayn and her longtime partner, Coded N Karma, pulled off more wins at the SWRHA Futurity! They will be going back to Tioga, Texas with the Non Pro [2] …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Jeremy Zangl
In preparation for the NRHA Non Pro Futurity, Jeremy Zangl rode Nix Groovy Dream to a co-championship in the Limited Non Pro [2] at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Nicole Ingram
While Nicole Ingram is still working on the little things, she kept them together well enough to win the Limited Non Pro [2] class and High Point Championships on Chic …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Mike Hancock
“He’s not always the winner, but he’s always in the money!” Mike Hancock said of his horse, Nics Custom Dually, after winning the Prime Time Non Pro [2] and it’s …
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2021 SWRHA Futuriy – Laina Hanaghan
Although she has known Shining Moonstep all of his life, the Youth 14-18 [2] and the concurrent Unrestricted Youth [2] classes were only Laina Hanaghan’s second time to show him. …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Ireland Lawler
Ireland Lawler kept her Youth 13 & Under runs consistent enough to take home the High Point Buckle from the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Kynley Bell
Snap N Go’s breakfast must have been good because she scored a 72 to win the Youth 13 & Under [2] for her rider, Kynley Bell!
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Pierre-Luc Phaneuf
In an outstanding run with the crowd in full support, Pierre-Luc Phaneuf rode Electrician to a 222 to tie for the Billingsley Ford Open Futurity Championship and win the Level …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Casey Deary
Casey Deary loves the horses he rides for Neiberger Performance Horses, and Live N On A Prayer is living up to the legacy after scoring a 222 to tie for …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Duane Latimer
Duane Latimer had a long history with Shes Got Good Guns, and was excited to show her first foal, Ziggy Rocks. With the Billingsley Ford Open Futurity Prime Time Championship …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Adam Hendrickson
Adam Hendrickson enjoyed a pleasant surprise when he found out that he won the Billingsley Ford SWRHA Open Level 2 Futurity on Gunna Bea Goodtime for Leslie Weibel.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Colin Fitzpatrick
Colin Fitzpatrick just wanted to be smooth, quiet, and safe when he entered the pen on Flamethrow, owned by Brian Bell Performance Horses. He got that and more with the …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Rylee Hestand
Rylee Hestand won her first classes at the SWRHA Futurity when she rode Gunners Doll Lena to the Ride and Slide Levels 2 and 1 [2] with a 70.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Sara Blevins
Sara Blevins and Kashnkarry stayed consistently at the top of the Ride & Slide Level 2 classes at the SWRHA Futurity winning the High Point Championship and adding the slate …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Marie O’Neal
Marie O’Neal and RS Twistin Nic had another good day at the SWRHA Futurity and will be returning to Baruch Reining Horses with two High Point Buckles for the Ride …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Lindsey Lester
Lindsey Lester made the trip from Illinois count after riding Dreamin About Sailing to the Green Reiner Level 1 [2] win and earning High Point buckles for Levels 2 and …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Katherine Wallis
After claiming the slate two Prime Time Green Reiner championship at the SWRHA Futurity, Katherine Wallis was the clear High Point Prime Time Green Reiners Champion, but that’s not all! …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Dave Silva
Dave Silva rode his trusty stud, Deja Vu With A Gun, to the Outta Dough Masters Non Pro and Petroll Reining Horses Platinum Non Pro Championships!
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2021 SWRHA – Walk Trot Champions
The Walk-Trot class at the SWRHA Futurity may have been the most competitive with all exhibitors scoring 71s to share the championship.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Leadline Champions
CUTENESS ALERT!!! These Halloween-clad cuties were mounted on equines of all sizes for the Lead Line class at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Sara Blevins
Sara Blevins rode her cuddle-buddy, Kashnkarry to the Ride & Slide Non Pro Level 2 [2] Championship at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Marie O’Neal
Two years ago, Marie O’Neal left her home country of France to learn the art of reining. In her first reining show, she won the Ride & Slide Open Levels …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Lindsey Lester
Although she isn’t new to reining, Lindsey Lester still appreciates the Ride & Slide division for what it means for the level she is at. She and Dreamin About Sailin …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Mandy McCutcheon
Despite losing some ride time to being a show mom for Carlee, Mandy McCutcheon and Gunabeaspecialnite scored a 221 to win the SWRHA Level 4 Non Pro Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Jack Medows
Jack Medows adores Chicsdreamofdiamonds therefore when her foal, Tribbiani, came of age, he was thrilled to show him! The partnership earned him an SWRHA Level 3 Futurity Championship when they …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Jana Simons
Jana Simons trusted the Tremblay Reining Horses team to find her a horse that fits her. They did just that when they paired her with Raisinthebar, and the duo won …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Emma Vanlandingham
Emma Vanlandingham was thrilled when they bought Ruf Rider from Vaughn Zimmerman. Now her excitement is validated with the Non Pro Futurity Level 1 Championship!
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Kelle Smith
Kelle Smith appreciates the history she shares with Spookified especially after winning the SWRHA Prime Time Non Pro Futurity on her.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Lilly Walters
In only her second show with Magnums Guns R Reddy, Lilly Walters won a Short Stirrup [1] Co-Championship at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Kynley Bell
Kynley Bell and Snap N Go are quite the pair. They put in a strong run to tie for the win in the Short Stirrup [1] at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Ireland Lawler
Ireland Lawler has been showing Docs Tinseltown Chic all year and while she says that he can be “difficult”, she loves him all the same. The horse and rider team …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Teddy Gerald
Teddy Gerald made his second NRHA showing of the year count winning championships in the Green Reiner Levels 2 & 1 on Xtra Rev My Holly.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Katherine Wallis
Katherine Wallis compares her favorite horse, Lil Dream Ride, to a Sour Patch Kid candy because she’s a bit salty on the outside and super sweet on the inside. As …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Dany Tremblay
Trying to top off Tinker With Dreams’s earnings, Dany Tremblay knew he had to score high in the Open [1] at the SWRHA Futurity, but even he was surprised when …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Justin “Gunny” Mathison
Gunny Mathison took a last-minute catch ride opportunity on Sparkys Shining Doll and took full advantage of it when he scored an astounding 77 to win a co-championship in the …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Clemerson Barbalho
Brazilian native, Clemerson Barbalho has a special relationship with Spooks Gotta Outfire, which he owns with Mark Weissman made even closer with the Intermediate Open [1] Championship at the SWRHA …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Giada Comparsi
Taking the reins of Whos Chocolate Whiz from owner Amy Liedtke, Giada Comparsi scored a 74.5 to win the Limited Open [1] at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Katie Davis
After a bit of a change in their warmup program, Katie Davis rode Gunna Bend And Snap, owned by Elizabeth Bibbs, to a Rookie Professional Co-Championship at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Chantal Kuhn
Things came together at the SWRHA Futurity for Chantal Kuhn and Gunnattraction when they scored a 73 to share the win in the Rookie Professional [1] for owner Elizabeth Bibbs.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – If your horse were a Jelly Bean, what flavor would he be?
The Smoking Trash Salute to the SWRHA Sires participants were a pretty sharp lot. Listen to their answers to the burning question, “If your horse were a Jelly Bean, what …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – What is your horse’s favorite scented candle?
Tough questions are…well, tough, but somebody has to do it! We asked Smoking Trash Salute to the SWRHA Sires Exhibitor Party attendees what their horse’s favorite scented candle is. Watch …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – If Your Horse Dressed Up for Halloween
In honor of the Kids Halloween Costume Parade held during the Smoking Trash Salute to the SWRHA Sires Exhibitor Party, we asked a few partiers what their horses would dress …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Jack Covington
The Smoking Trash Salute to the SWRHA Sires was a smoking success with the Embryo Transfer donated by Dr. Chelsea Makloski of Pinnacle Equine Veterinary Services bringing $3500 for the …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Stephanie Johnson
Stephanie Johnson and Sugarwhizngun pulled off two good runs to win the Prime Time Rookie [1] in an exciting runoff.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Teddy Gerald
After a long hiatus from NRHA competition, Teddy Gerald is back claiming the Rookie Levels 2 and 1 Championships on Xtra Rev My Holly.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Christina Trautman
After a year with Smart Whizard Spook, Christine Trautman may have just stumbled upon his ideal warm-up program! The duo tied for the win in the Limited Non Pro [1] …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Raeanna Thayn
Raeanna Thayn and Coded N Karma are hard to beat as they proved by winning the Non Pro [1] and Intermediate Non Pro [1] at the SWRHA Futurity.
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Peter DeFreitas
Peter DeFreitas couldn’t be more pleased with how DP Docs Misstrash, owned by Dorminy Plantation, performed when she won co-championships in all three levels of the Novice Horse Open [2] …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Josh Murphy
Josh Murphy can’t say enough good things about Jennifer Richard’s Gunna Spook You, especially after tying for all three levels of the Novice Horse Open [2] classes and all three …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – William Clutter
Although a relatively new partnership, William Clutter and Gunners Shining Star are off to a great start with wins in the Novice Horse Non Pro Levels 3 and 2 [2] …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Sarah Armenta
From Rope horse to Reiner; there are not very many horses who can successfully make that transition, but Hangin On The Line did it for Sarah Armenta and won a …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Kary Key
Kary Key and Cant Spook Me put two consistent runs together at the SWRHA Futurity earning the Novice Horse Non Pro High Point Buckle before they continue down the path …
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2021 NRHA Futurity – Lindsey McCutcheon
After logging a win in the first slate Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 classes, Lindsey McCutcheon came back on Cash Mi Out to win the Novice Horse Non Pro …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Jason Vanlandingham
After winning The Invitational at the North American Stallion Stakes on Excessive Rufness, Jason Vanlandingham had upmost confidence in the horse’s abilities when he rode into the Coliseum at the …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Kary Key
After a rushed trip to Nebraska to qualify for the NAAC in Oklahoma City, Kary Key and Cant Spook Me showed up at the SWRHA Futurity in good form as …
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2021 SWRHA Futurity – Raeanna Thayn
Raeanna Thayn and Roseswhiz are back in the winner’s circle at the SWRHA Futurity with the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 [1] win. While trainer, Josh Murphy, assisted in …
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Best of the West – KC Belcher
Even with pulling double-duty for his owner, Katheryn Gabriel, and for KC Belcher, who leases him, Spookin In The Dark still shined in the show pen earning Belcher’s very first …
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Best of the West – Logan Flaherty
Despite a big bobble in his spins, Logan Flaherty and Cashing Black Chex still scored a 71 to win the ARC Youth 13 & Under and NRHA Youth 13 & …
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Best of the West – William Solentor
William Solentor is proud to ride his globe-trotting horse, Big League Yankee. With the Short Stirrup Circut buckle on his belt and the Short Stirrup [2] Championship in his laurels, …
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Best of the West – Kaylene Cunningham
Kaylene Cunningham absolutely loves KB Buds N Guns, lovingly called “Marcello”, especially after winning the ARC Youth 14-18 Championship and tied for the Circuit Championship.
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Best of the West – Carson Spetka
Carson Spetka has only had Chex The Code for a little over a month, but after winning his first buckle on him – the Never Won A Buckle award – …
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Best of the West – Danielle Stutz
Although Danielle Stutz and Colonel Hesa normally compete in Ranch Riding, they took advantage of the minimal entry requirements in the Long Stirrup 18 & Over Class to show in …
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Best of the West – Jamie Walters’s Never Won A Buckle Prime Time Rookie Award
Winning her first buckle meant the world to Jamie Walters and since then, she has been advocating for her peers to win their first buckles. The Prime Time Rookie Never …
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Best of the West – Victoria McClure
Victoria McClure rode her new horse “Flash”, better known as This Guns For You, to a co-championship in the ARC Short Stirrup class at the Best of the West
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Best of the West – Reece Brien
After helping Reece Brien win a reserve championship in the Short Stirrup [2] class at the Best of the West, Wimpys Cat Step will be getting lots of treats AND …
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Best of the West – Morris Kulmer & Dan Huss
The Pro-Am class is a fun event for Pros and Amateurs, alike, not to mention the spectators! Dan Huss and Morris Kulmer shared NVR What A Lucky Joe to top …
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Best of the West – Layla Flaherty
Layla Flaherty has been riding SS Spyderman for about a year and a half. With an ARC Short Stirrup co-championship under her belt, she looks forward to trying for a …
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Best of the West – Kalena Reynolds
Kalena Reynolds has only had Magnetize for a couple of months and they are off to a great start at the Arizona Reining Horse Association Best of the West with …
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Best of the West – Ruben Vandorp
Ruben Vandorp and his co-owner in Mr Farenheit, Max Morin have had the colt in training for the entirety of his career under saddle. That investment paid off with a …
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Best of the West – Andrea Fappani
Andrea Fappani has been enjoying great success on Teton Ridge Ranch horses, and No Photos is no exception. The two scored a 224.5 to win the Best of the West …
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Best of the West – Marco Ricotta
Marco Ricotta rode homebred filly Miss Modern Vintage to a 223.5 and the Level 3 Best of the West Futurity Championship.
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Best of the West – Cody Stark
Although he has only had Lil Ruf Tinker since April, Cody Stark is smitten with her potential especially after winning the Level 1 Open Futurity Championship at the Best of …
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Best of the West – Mary Riley Cachat
Mary Riley Cachat rode her new horse, Spooks Show Biz to an ARC Novice Horse L1 Co-Championship at the Best of the West qualifying herself for the NAAC in Oklahoma …
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Best of the West – Gayle Samuelson
Under the tutelage of her new trainer, Gabriel Borges, Gayle Samuelson rode Spooks Show Biz to co-championships in the ARC Novice Horse Level 1 Non Pro and the NRHA Novice …
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Best of the West – Jan Peterson
After a tumultuous year, Jan Peterson couldn’t have ended her AZRHA show season any better. She and her horse, Sunglasses At Nite, won every Non Pro High Point Buckle available, …
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Best of the West – Abby Budd
Abby Budd rode Gunnadream to an ARC Limited Non Pro Co-Championship at the Best of the West in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Best of the West – Robin Filbry
Robin Filbry went from never having won a buckle to winning three buckles when she rode Red Hot Whizkey to a 70.5 winning both levels of the Green Reiner ancillary …
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Best of the West – Morris Kulmer
While some riders trade horses often, Morris Kulmer has not seen any reason not to stick with NVR What A Joe and the two have enjoyed great success together in …
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Best of the West – Tiffany Bauer
On her first Futurity horse, Tiffany Bauer tied for the win in both levels 2 and 1 of the Non Pro Futurity at the Best of the West in Scottsdale, …
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Best of the West – Luca Fappani
Luca Fappani stays busy riding every day with his father, Andrea. The hard work paid off as de won the Best of the West Non Pro Futurity on Talladega Ice.
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Best of the West – Kylie Warn
Kylie Warn’s Best of the West Level 3 Non Pro Futurity Championship was made even more special because it was on a home-raised horse: Gunna Make Mischief.
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Best of the West – Robert Peterson
In his first show one-handed, Robert Peterson rode Gotta Silver Gun to a 211.5 and the Level 2 and 1 Best of the West Non Pro Futurity Co-Championships.
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Best of the West – Veronica Williams
After Veronica Williams “chickened out” on showing Humble And Kind in the Best of the West Derby, she rode the mare to the ARC Intermediate and NRHA Intermediate Non Pro …
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Best of the West – Andrea Fappani
The victory that Andrea Fappani enjoyed in the Best of the West Open Derby was extraordinary. He tied himself for the win on two very different horses: Cee Mr Stop …
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Best of the West – Marie Kleiner
Occasionally, Mark Blake of Blake Performance Horses will share his mount with a trainer, and a quick decision about Ronni Rey Gun led to the Level 3 Open Derby Championship …
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2021 Best of the West – Dallas Wedel
While Xtra Herecomesthesun has been challenging for Dallas Wedel, he has triumphed. This was proven by his Best of the West Levels 2 and 1 Open Derby Championships won the …
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Best of the West Never Won A Buckle Awards
Arizona Reining Horse Association Vice President Ginger Schmersal is excited to announce new “side pot awards” at the Best of the West: the Youth Never Won A Buckle, the Never …
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Best of the West – Wilfred Bosscha
Fred Bosscha and ARC Wimpysgottagun’s owner, Barbara Townsend, came to the Best of the West with a plan to try to qualify for both the Rookie NAAC and the Intermediate …
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Best of the West – Ashley Wilson-Hammer
Ashley Wilson-Hammer has noted the recent growth in the NRHA Affiliate programs by entering her usual Derby horse, The Star Jersey, into the ARC Open hosted by the Best of …
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Best of the West – Rebecca Woodward
Rebecca Woodard makes the trek from Texas to Arizona each year for the Best of the West show, and made the trip worthwhile with an ARC Rookie Professional Co-Championship and …
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Best of the West – Bridgette Neese
Gunnaoutshinya was the first horse that Bridgette Neeson got to ride while employed by Ricotta Performance Horses. That beginning has come full circle a year and a half later with …
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Best of the West Long Stirrup Division with Ginger Schmersal
AZRHA Vice President Ginger Schmersal is excited about the association’s new pioneer classes, the 11-18 Long Stirrup and the 19 & Over Long Stirrup.
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2021 Best of the West – Kristi Wiggins
Kristi Wiggins and RCS Ramiro swept through the AZRHA Best of the West Non Pro Derby like a whirlwind, snatching all levels that they were eligible for: 4-1.
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2021 Best of the West – Loren Booth
Loren Booth is enjoying getting to show Trashin Your Dreams after trainer Tracer Gilson, especially after winning a Prime Time Non Pro Derby Co-Championship at the AZRHA Best of the …
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2021 Best of the West – Addisyn Schmersal
Addisyn Schmersal and Face The Attitude share a special bond that shows through their success in the show pen. At the Best of the West, they continued to shine with …
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2021 Best of the West – McKenna Bein
McKenna Bein and Dee Jersey Boy have been showing together for two years and are keeping their relationship strong with a Youth 13 & Under Non Pro Derby Championship at …
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2021 Best of the West – Marco Ricotta
Marco Ricotta hasn’t had Mr Electric Spook in training for long, but things seem to be coming together for the team with the ARC Novice Horse Open Level 2 Co-Championship …
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2021 Best of the West – Linde Von Koeding
Linde Von Koeding rode Shining On Spook to the ARC Novice Horse Open Level 2 Co-Championship for owner Patricia Ruemmler.
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Gabriel Diano – Lead Changes
NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano demonstrates how he teaches the lead change.
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Sam Smith – Favorite Thing about Training Reiners
Sam Smith shares some of his favorite things about training reining horses.
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Gabriel Diano – Start in Reining
NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano talks about how he started in the reining industry.
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Sam Smith – Laying the Foundation for the Stop
NRHA Professional Sam Smith explains how he lays the foundation to begin teaching the stop.
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Gabriel Diano – First Horse Memory
NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano shares his first memory involving a horse.
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Sam Smith – Career Turning Point
NRHA Professional Sam Smith talks about the turning point of his career.
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Sam Smith – Favorite Thing About Competing on Reiners
NRHA Professional Sam Smith shares his favorite thing about competing on reiners.
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Gabriel Diano – Turnarounds
Gabriel Diano demonstrates his method of teaching the turnaround.
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Sam Smith – Training Philosophy
Sam Smith has a pretty solid philosophy about training reining horses, as a matter of fact, it is a philosophy that many trainers in all disciplines claim to follow.
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Gabriel Diano – Collection on a Loose Rein
NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano demonstrates the steps he takes to achieving collection on a loose rein.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Eduardo Ramirez
Eduardo Ramirez is another class-sweeper having won every level in every slate and high point championships in both levels of the Rookie classes at the NRHA Derby except the Prime …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Molly Cherry
Molly Cherry has big plans for Guaranteed A Magnum, lovingly called “Amos”, but still has lots to learn about him. In the meantime, she picked up a Prime Time Rookie …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Terry Saxton
Terry Saxton is still learning the “buttons” on MJG Hollywood Jersey, but kept her scores consistently high enough to win the Prime Time Rookie High Point Championship at the NRHA …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Abigail Dooley
Abigail Dooley has loved Top Haida from the start and is very proud to have won the Short Stirrup [2] Championship and the Short Stirrup High Point Championship at the …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Raeanna Thayn
At 10-years-old, Coded N Karma is living the good life now, but he’s still sharp enough to carry Raeanna Thayn to the Youth 14-18 and Unrestricted Youth Championships.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Gracie Weeks
Gracie Weeks started riding One Last Starbuck a little over a year ago, and their partnership has been solid from the beginning. They finished their week at the NRHA Derby …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Becca Schaffhauser
Becca Scaffhauser feels like she still has some things to work on with Dun Got My Rest, but the team kept their scores high enough to win the 13 & …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lydia Bell
Lydia Bell and Chics Want My Number earned high point championships in the Youth 14-18 and the Unrestricted Youth classes with two consistent runs at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Natalie Vargo
Natalie Vargo and Surprized have now officially swept every Green Reiner Championship available at the NRHA Derby. Once they nail those stops like Natalie wants to, there’s no telling where …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Favorite Brand of Saddle
Some have a preferred brand of saddle, others ride what they have, and still others like them all! Listen to what these NRHA Derby attendees like to ride.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Favorite Thing about the NRHA Derby
There is lots to love about the NRHA Derby! These attendees weighed in about what their favorite things about it are. What is yours?
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2021 NRHA Derby – RHF Reiners Rope
The Reining Horse Foundation holds many fundraisers to fund their cause and Reiners Rope Dummy Roping held at the NRHA Derby is a favorite! Two former strangers to each other, …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Trevor Dare
Trevor Dare and “Hercules”, a.k.a. Jerseys Baby Driver, have been working their way toward this championship for some time. At the NRHA Derby, the stars aligned and the partnership was …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Josh Tishman
Josh Tishman rode Gunnarickashay to his first-ever Level 4 Final and left with the Level 3 Open NRHA Derby Championship after scoring a 223! In a couple of weeks, he’ll …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Fredrik Thomsson
Fredrik Thomsson came to the United States from Sweden to learn more about colt starting. He never planned that 28 years ago, he would be an independent reining trainer holding …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Debbie Brown
Like many other trainers, Debbie Brown has been chasing titles at major events. Pale Black Moon carried her to a tie in the NRHA Level 2 Open Derby with a …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Franky Vazquez
Franky Vazquez made a happy owner of Bethanie Penning when he scored a 218 and the NRHA Level 1 Open Derby Championship and shared a three-way tie in the Level …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Kynley Bell
Kynley Bell and Snap N Go have been working hard on their stops and are making great improvements. Their hard work was rewarded at the NRHA Derby with a 10 …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Carlee McCutcheon
Carlee McCutcheon and the Whizster snagged a Youth 14-18 [1] Championship at the NRHA Derby as they prepare for the Run For a Million Non Pro.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lydia Bell
Lydia Bell is making her last year as a Youth rider count as much as she can with Chics Want My Number, her long-time partner in the show pen. The …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Taylor Bagby
Taylor Bagby had the highest-scoring run in the Youth classes at the NRHA Derby on Our Major Nite, a horse that she’s only had for about two weeks!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Eduardo Ramirez
Eduardo Ramirez and Jeweled Out know each other well. That partnership helped them win both levels of the Rookie [1] classes at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Terry Saxton
Terry Saxton has had a hard time getting in sync with MJG Hollywood Jersey, but here at the NRHA Derby things seemed to be smoothing out for them when they …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Which fictional character would you like to bring to life?
Which fictional character would you like to bring to life and why?
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lane Colston
Lane Colston and Lil Ruf Whizkey are on fire at the NRHA Derby, having claimed their second and third divisions! They added the Level 4 Non Pro Derby Championship and …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Jack Medows
With only about two rides that count on his sister’s Dream On Whiz, Jack Medows won an NRHA Level 3 Non Pro Derby Championship and looks forward to the 4-year-old’s …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Shaunda Rai Blinzler
Shaunda Rai Blinzler is coming back after a five-year hiatus from derbies but is getting her groove back with the NRHA Non Pro Derby Prime Time Championship.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Marc Wagman
Marc Wagman has a long history with Best Stops Belle, having shown her mother and grandmother already. With this mare, he scored a 216.5 to win the NRHA Masters Non …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Payton Neiberger
Although Payton Neiberger and Xtra Dun Step had a hard time getting acquainted early on, they are on the right track now and claimed the NRHA Non Pro Level 2 …
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2021 NRHA Derby – If Your Horse Could Talk
Have you ever wondered what your horse might say if he/she could talk? These NRHA Derby attendees probably have a pretty good idea!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Tate Wynn
Tate Wynn and his horse Im A Dun It Twist, also known as “Twister”, make a pretty good team as evidenced by the NRHA Para Reining Championship they won at …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Natalie Vargo
Natalie Vargo swapped Surprized’s role as an open horse to fit her in the Green Reiner, and at her first show with him, the NRHA Derby, she swept both levels …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Craig Schmersal
Craig Schmersal catch-rode his daughter, Addisyn’s, usual mount and put a second NRHA Novice Horse Derby title on her; this time in the Open.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Kole Price
After a rough night with Trendsettter, the inaugural Tamarack Ranch 4-Year-Old Open Stakes worked out in Kole Price’s favor when he rode the horse to the win with a 222.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Casey Hinton
The results are in for the NRHA Prime Time Open Derby and Casey Hinton led the field scoring a 220.5 on Mega Mag!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bobby Avila
Bobby Avila has Dreaming of Guns running pretty consistently. Consistent enough to sweep all levels of the Novice Horse Open highpoint championships and the second slate of Novice Horse Open …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bob’s Custom Saddles New Sponsorship Format for NRHA Futurity
NRHA Corporate Partner Bob’s Custom Saddles will be changing the format of their sponsorship with the addition of three “Shootouts” to the NAACs at the 2021 NRHA Futurity: The Bob’s …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bob’s Custom Saddles New Trophy Saddle Design
NRHA Corporate Partner Bob’s Custom Saddles designed a new look for this year’s trophy saddles, and Vice President and Spokesman Chris Weaver explains the new look in this video.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Tristan Bagby
With two consistently high-scoring runs on Shina Gun, Tristan Bagby won the Non Pro High Point Championship at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Jesse Asmussen
Jesse Asmussen and The Crowd Goes Wildd needed a redemption run after missing the NRHA Non Pro Derby Finals by just half a point, but got what they needed when …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lisa Bricker
Lisa Bricker and Lotta Mobster made the most of their long trip from Southern California as they claimed their second championship at the NRHA Derby with a Novice Horse Non …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Brianna Anthony
Despite some trouble in the show pen, Brianna Anthony and Boujee still scored a 144 to win a Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 [2] Co-Championship at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – JJ’s Bows & Leather Co.
This talented young craftswoman makes all sorts of jewelry and trinkets, a trade that she learned from her aunt. If you see her around the NRHA Derby be sure to …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Youth Gathering
The NRHyA Youth Gathering was loads of fun with a fun ice-breaker, rock painting, making signs to cheer on their favorite finalists, ice cream, and its own special scavenger hunt! …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Unwritten Rules
As it turns out, most of the unwritten rules of the reining industry are “not written” about the warm-up pen!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Mike Hancock
Former NRHA President Mike Hancock is out of the office and back in the saddle. After pulling his old partner, Nics Custom Dually, out of the pasture, the duo is …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Paul Queen
As long-time partners, Paul Queen and Outta Dough know each other well; hence their high point championships in the Intermediate Non Pro and Prime Time Non Pro at the NRHA …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Molly Cherry
Although Molly Cherry is still getting acquainted with former two-time NRHA Open Derby Champion Guaranteed A Magnum, she is still logging wins with a co-championship in the L1 8 & …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lisa Klaus
Lisa Klaus appreciates being able to depend on 12-year-old Dun Its Red Berry. He gave her just the run she was expecting when they won a co-championship in the Level …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bo Van Duys
Bo Van Duys and Voodoo Smokin Annie gained a co-championship title in the Level 1 Non Pro 8 & Up Maturity at the NRHA Derby and is excited about the …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lauren Love
Lauren Love appreciates the new Story Book Stables Amateur Division at the NRHA Derby especially after she won it on Rebelvintage with a 218.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Vendors
While you are at the 2021 NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City, be sure to support the many great vendors!
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2021 NRHA Derby – 6666 Ranch
The Four Sixes Ranch is laden with history and tradition and the NRHA Derby is proud to have them as sponsors. Be sure to show your appreciation by stopping by …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bobby Avila, Jr.
Bobby Avila knows that Dreaming Of Guns still has more to give but what she gave at the NRHA Derby was enough to tie for the win in the Novice …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Addisyn Schmersal
Although she’s only been riding Xtra Vintagemahogany for a couple of months, Addisyn Schmersal captured a win in the Glycoguard Novice Horse Non Pro Derby on her with a 219.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lane Colston
Lane Colston accomplished both of his goals in the prelims by making the Non Pro Derby Finals on Lil Ruf Whizkey and winning the event sponsored by and named for …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bubble Doggies
Show kids find lots of things to entertain themselves while the grown-ups are showing, but these young entrepreneurs have found a way to make their time productive!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Trevor Dare
Trevor Dare snagged a joy ride on his client, Courtney Battison’s horse Corona Tag and made it count with championship titles in both the Novice Horse Open Level 2 [1] …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Doug Milholland
After logging his second ancillary win with the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1] Championship, Doug Milholland is wishing he would have entered Gunnatwistya in the NRHA Derby!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Bo Van Duys
As she prepped Voodoo Smokin Annie for the 8 & Up Maturity at the NRHA Derby, Bo Van Duys won the Limited Non Pro [2] and the subsequent High Point …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lanie Petroll
The NRHA Derby is full of young entrepreneurs, like this young lady who is selling poems to add to her savings, so visit the Petroll Reining Horses stalls if you …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Sumer Opinker
Sumer Opinker and Concealed Guns have been having great success at the NRHA Derby! On Sunday, they won the Rookie Professional [1], then on Monday, they won the Intermediate Open …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Doug Milholland
Doug Milholland feels that being an NRHA judge makes him a better showman. It certainly appeared so when he won the Limited Open [2] at the NRHA Derby on Gunnatwistya …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Franco Bertolani
With two outstanding Cardinal Hill Training Center stallions, Masked Gun (1st) and Dun It For Whizkey (2nd), Franco Bertolani swept the Open [1] at the NRHA Derby!
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2021 NRHA Derby – Josh Crawley
Preparing Lil Sancho Joe for owner David Hobbs to ride, Josh Crawley won the Intermediate Open [1] at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Heather Servies
Heather Servies has been partnered with Gunners Genes, owned by Sheri Aaberg) for about five years so they were more than ready for the Limited Open Championship they won at …
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2021 NRHA Derby – Lisa Bricker
While getting some quality bonding time with her dad at the NRHA Derby, Lisa Bricker won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 Championship on Lotta Mobster with a 143.5.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Raeanna Thayn
Without much show time on her horse, Roseswhiz, Raeanna Thayn won a co-championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Kalyn Sanders
Kalyn Sanders gave all the glory to her horse, Got That Iowa Shine, when she won the Intermediate and Limited Non Pro [1] at the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRHA Derby – Morris Kulmer
In preparation for his horse’s last NRHA Derby, Morris Kulmer scored big to win the Non Pro [1] and Prime Time Non Pro [1] on NVR What A Lucky Joe.
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2021 NRBC – Circle of Life Bloopers
In case you missed it at the show, we thought these were worth sharing! Big thanks go to these guys for being good sports: Bud Lyon, Gary Carpenter, Tom McCutcheon, …
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2021 NRBC – Shane Brown
The last run of the show was worth the wait for Shane Brown and Xtra Chex Step scoring 147 to with the Open Championship.
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2021 NRBC – Colin Fitzpatrick
While seasoning Ruf Up My Jersey for Teresa A Goforth, Colin Fitzpatrick won the Open Highpoint.
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2021 NRBC – Jonathan Gauthier
Johnathan Gauthier won the Intermediate Open and Highpoint Championships on Dreaminintinseltown and also took Intermediate Open Reserve Champion on TX Whizkey.
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2021 NRBC – Tish Fappani
Tish Fappani and Spooks N Jewels secured the Non Pro Classic Challenge Championship, with a score of 219½, she also won the of the $5k Non Pro Co-Champion.
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2021 NRBC – Carlee McCutcheon
Carlee McCutcheon on The Wizster won a $5k Non Pro Co-Championship with a score of 219½ also securing the Highpoint win.
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2021 NRBC – Bailey Kolsun
Bailey Kolsun took Co Champion of the Intermediate Non Pro Classic Challenge with a score of 219 on Diamond Studded Guns.
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2021 NRBC – Anna Clausen
Anna Clausen won the Level 2 Limited Non Pro Classic Challenge with a score of 219 on Smart Tinseltown.
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2021 NRBC – Jenny Ricotta
Jenny Ricotta won the Level 1 Non Pro Classic Challenge with a score of 218.5 on Miss Whizzletown.
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2021 NRBC – William Rhoads
William Rhoads won the Prime Time Classic Challenge with a score of 219.5 on Mega Maggie Mae.
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2021 NRBC – Eric Mendrysa
Eric Mendrysa was the Rookie Shootout Consolation round winner on Scootin Through Town with a score of 71½,
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2021 NRBC – Stormi Carpenter
Stormi Carpenter took Co-Champion of the Green Reiner Level 2 with a score of 71 on Hollywood Nites.
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2021 NRBC – Anne Kayl
Anne Kayl put two consistent runs together to win the Green Reiner Level 2 Highpoint on Chic Magnito.
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2021 NRBC – Angela Pennington
Angela Pennington took Co-Champion in the Green Reiner Level 2 with a score of 71 on Kentucky Chrome and also took home the Green Reiner Level 1 Highpoint.
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2021 NRBC – Katlin Lucas
Katlin Lucas won the Green Reiner Level 1 with a score of 69.5 on Thetroublewithginger.
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2021 NRBC – Jessicah Keller
With the help of her son, Jessicah Keller talks about her Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 [2] championship on Smoking Ice at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Kyla Thurlow
Kachina Olena Tag, also known as “Facebook,” may have been a bit rusty, but that didn’t stop him from carrying Kyla Thurlow to a Novice Horse Non Pro [2] Co-Championship …
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2021 NRBC – Anne Peters
Anne Peters and Guns R Spooky, better known as”Avatar,” are a good fit as proven by their co-championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 [2].
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2021 NRBC – Sarah Armenta
Sarah Armenta completed a clean sweep of the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 classes earning the high point and class championships on Gun Smoke Dennis.
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2021 NRBC – Olivia Deary
With being brave on her mind, Olivia Deary won the Walk-Trot class at the National Reining Breeders Classic with her pony “Jill.”
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2021 NRBC – Juliana Gonzales
Juliana Gonzales loves a lot about her horse, SS Frankie Blue Eyes, especially after winning a co-championship in the Youth 13 & Under [2] and the high point buckle!
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2021 NRBC – Becca Schaffhauser
Becca Schaffhauser rode her Dun Got My Rest to a 143 securing a co-championship in the Youth 13 & Under [2] and a solid win in the Youth Classic Challenge …
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2021 NRBC – Raeanna Thayne
Raeanna Thayne and her longtime partner Coded N Karma won multiple youth titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic including: Youth Classic Challenge 14-18, Youth 14-18 [2], Youth 14-18 High …
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2021 NRBC – Catherine Crandon
Catherine Cradon won the Prime Time Non Pro with a score of 144 on Xtra All Thats Magic.
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2021 NRBC – Kalyn Sanders
Kalyn Sanders won the Int. Non Pro [1] with a score of 146 on Got that Iowa Shine.
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2021 NRBC – Lane Colston
Lane Colston was a Co- Champion of the Non Pro [1] with a score of 147 on Colonels Special Gun.
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2021 NRBC – Jason Vanlandingham
Jason Vanlandingham and A Vintage Smoke have made their mark on the reining industry, but now they have added the exclamation point with an Open Classic Championship for Diane Mesmer.
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2021 NRBC – Justin “Gunny” Mathison
Justin “Gunny” Mathison had known from the beginning that Shes Reddy On Line has the talent and ability. His confidence was confirmed by winning the Open Level 3 Classic Championship …
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2021 NRBC – Dany Tremblay
Dany Tremblay has won a lot on Tinker With Dreams for owner Diamond Dub Quarter Horses, but perhaps the current pinnacle of their careers is this Level 4 Open Classic …
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2021 NRBC – Shawn Flarida
In a beautiful performance, Shawn Flarida rode Shine Colt Shine to the Prime Time Open Classic championship at the National Reining Breeders Classic for owner Gaynia Revenberg.
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2021 NRBC – Eduardo Salgado
Eduardo Salgodo won Co-Champion in the Open Classic Level 2 with a score of 219.5 on Isnt She Dreamy owned by Renata Leamon.
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2021 NRBC – Leonardo Kellerman
Leonardo Kellerman was Co-Champion in the Open Classic Level 2 with a score of 219.5 on Blazed By Magnum owned by Diane Yoder.
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2021 NRBC – Lucio Pontes Casalecchi
Lucio Pontes Casalecchi rode Ruffed Up Spook to a 217.5 and the Level 1 Open Classic Championship.
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2021 NRBC – Angela Pennington
Angela “Angie” Pennington has only been riding with her new trainer for a month and already smoked both levels of the Green Reiner [1] class at the National Reining Breeders …
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2021 NRBC – Dany Tremblay
Dany Tremblay rode Detective McClane to a Novice Horse Open Level 2 [2] championship at the National Reining Breeders Classic on his way to the NRHA Derby.
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2021 NRBC – Catherine Johnson
Catherine Johnson got a catch ride with Docs Shining Crome which won her a Novice Horse Open Level 3 [2] co-championship at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Peter DeFreitas
Peter DeFreitas has enjoyed a long partnership with Dorminy Plantation’s DP Docs Misstrash. A partnership he certainly appreciated with the Novice Horse Open Level 3 Co-Championship, Novice Horse Open Level …
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2021 NRBC – Jordan Larson
Consistency was key for Jordan Larson and Hold My Ground to win the Novice Horse Open Level 3 [1], a co-championship in the Novice Horse Open Level 3 [2] and …
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2021 NRBC – Jeronimo Leal Lobo
Jeronimo Leal Lobo took the Novice Horse Open L2 [1] on Alpha Trashyanicki at the National Reining Breeders Classic for owner Esteban Posada Olarte.
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2021 NRBC – Joy Deary
Joy Deary and Chicsdundreamin returned to the Wheless arena at the National Reining Breeders Classic and made a clean sweep of the Short Stirrup class with the slate two championship …
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2021 NRBC – Andrea Fappani
Andrea Fappani won the 25k Open with a score of 229½ on Starjac Vintage owned by Tim J Anderson at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Matt Palmer
Matt Palmer laid down a smoking run, and with the crowd behind him, scored a 226.5 to win the NRBC Open Classic Challenge on Gunnatrashtheplace for owner Jeffrey D. Levine …
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2021 NRBC – Madeline Callaway
For Madeline Callaway, the NRBC Paramount Network/Yellowstone Rookie Shootout is a lucky charm. At two different venues and on two different horses, she has won two consecutive times! This time, …
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2021 NRBC – Mandy McCutcheon
Mandy McCutcheon knew JLosa was a fit from the first time she laid eyes on her. That intuition earned her eighth Non Pro Classic championship; a lead which she held …
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2021 NRBC – Carlee McCutcheon
Immediately after wrapping up three weeks of showing her hunter/jumpers, Carlee McCutcheon had to make a fast change to reining; however, she made the most of it with championships in …
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2021 NRBC – Shaunda Blinzler
Shaunda Blinzler is happy to be back in the aged-event game with the Prime Time Non Pro Classic Championship under her belt after she rode Tagin Stiletto Chics to a …
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2021 NRBC – Anna Layne Harris
At her first major event, Anna Layne Harris won the National Reining Breeders Classic Non Pro Level 1 Championship with her horse, Ready N Willing.
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2021 NRBC – Shawn Flarida
Without much time to get to know him, Shawn Flarida hopped on Americas Got Talent and won the Development Division at the National Reining Breeders Classic with a 221.
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2021 NRBC – Lisa Pirtle
Lisa Pirtle rode her horse Neon Pepto Sign to a 72.5 at the National Reining Breeders Classic and the Youth 14-18 [1] and Unrestricted Youth [1] Championships.
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2021 NRBC – Juliana Gonzales
Juliana Gonzales’s partnership with SS Frankie Blue Eyes is pretty fresh, but that didn’t stop her from scoring a 71.5 to win the Youth 13 & Under [1] Championship at …
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2021 NRBC – Spell “Diverticulitis”
So on the spot spelling isn’t one of our strong suits, but it sure is fun to watch the effort!
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2021 NRBC – Joy Deary
Joy Deary logged her second-ever Short Stirrup Championship while showing here at the National Reining Breeders Classic when she rode Chicsdundreamin to an astounding 74!
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2021 NRBC – Valencia Pitzing
Valencia Pitzing took the High Point Championship in the Prime Time Rookie with her horse, Baileys Sidekick.
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2021 NRBC – Colt Mitchell
Colt Mitchell won the Rookie L1 High Point on Playgun Chic Olena at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Molly Cherry
Mounted on two-time NRHA Derby champion Guaranteed A Magnum, Molly Cherry won the Rookie Level 2 [2], Prime Time Rookie [2] and Rookie Level 2 High Point buckle at the …
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2021 NRBC – Shelly Woldenberg
Shelly Woldenberg won the Rookie Level 1 on All Nite Spook at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Patti Brownshadel
Patti Brownshadel won the Limited Open High Point Co-Championship on I See Starzz at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Nikki Tyndall
Nikki Tyndall won the Limited Open on Mercedes Shines after a runoff, and took the Co-Championship in the Limited Open High Point at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Katie Davis
Katie Davis won the Rookie Pro (2) on Chicsdundreamin along with the Rookie Pro Highpoint at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – What is the headline of your life?
In the news story of your life, what would the headline be? This is certainly a thought-provoking question for some!
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2021 NRBC – Tamara Bush
After a five-year hiatus from riding due to a spinal surgery, Tamara Bush logged her second win at the National Reining Breeders Classic with the Limited Non Pro High Point …
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2021 NRBC – Allison Chappell
Allison Chappell has only owned Trashysara for about a month and they are already making a great team as shown by their Limited Non Pro [2] win at the National …
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2021 NRBC – What were you like in high school?
What were you like in high school? Listen to these answers and see who’s telling the truth!
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2021 NRBC – Molly Morgenstern
Molly Morgenstern won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 on Macho In My Dreams with a score of 71.5 at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Kary Key
Kary Key won a Co Championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 with Cant Spook Me with a score of 144.
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2021 NRBC – Darby Gardner
Darby Gardner won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 on her horse Chex Golden Tag with a score of 143.
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2021 NRBC – Sarah Armenta
Sarah Armenta tied for the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 on Gun Smoke Dennis with a 144.
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2021 NRBC – Valencia Pitzing
Velencia Pitzing won the Prime Time Rookie (1) with a 71.5 on Baileys Sidekick.
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2021 NRBC – Katharine Cappe
Katharine “Kate” Cappe kicked off her first National Reining Breeders Classic showing on Wallas Coronas with a Rookie Level 2 [1] Co-Championship.
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2021 NRBC – Eric Mendrysa
Eric Mendrysa was the Rookie L1 Champion with a score of 72, riding Scootin Through Town at the National Reining Breeders Classic. Mendrysa also tied for the win in the …
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2021 NRBC – If you were a Reining horse, how would you be bred?
If you were a reining horse, how would you be bred? Watch this video to see what others say.
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2021 NRBC – Tamra Kyle
Tamra Kyle enjoyed a bit of redemption scoring a 72.5 on KR Smart Dreamer to win the Prime Time Non Pro [1] win at the National Reining Breeders Classic.
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2021 NRBC – Tamara Bush
Tamara Bush last showed five years ago at the 2016 National Reining Breeders Classic, and she is back in 2021 earning the Limited Non Pro [1] Championship on Little Joe …
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2021 NRBC – Katherine Davis
At the National Reining Breeders Classic, Katherine Davis rode Chicsdundreamin to the Rookie Professional [1] championship for owner Nancy Stillwell.
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2021 NRBC – Colin Fitzpatrick
Colin Fitzpatrick rode Ruf Up My Jersey owned by Teresa Goforth to the Intermediate [1] and Limited Open [1] Championships at the National Reining Breeders Classic with a 144.5.
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2021 NRBC – Corny Jokes of NRBC
Everybody’s a comedian at the NRBC!
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2021 NRBC – What is Brown and Sticky Jokes
We asked innocent bystanders at the 2021 National Breeders Classic a very important question, What is brown and sticky? Watch this video to find out!
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Sam Smith – Taking Off in the Rundown
NRHA Professional Sam Smith details how he helps a horse that wants to get strong in the rundown.
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Sam Smith – First Memory with a Horse
NRHA Professional Sam Smith shares his first memory with a horse.
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Sam Smith – Time Showing vs Horse Burnout
NRHA Professional Sam Smith discusses ways of balancing your need to get in the show pen with not overdoing it for your horse.
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Sam Smith – Schooling in a Small Pen – Rundowns
Sam Smith covers another maneuver that can be challenging when you only have a small pen to school in.
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Sam Smith – Schooling in a Small Pen – Circles
NRHA Professional Sam Smith demonstrates how he schools horses with a limited amount of space.
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Sam Smith – Start In Reining
NRHA Professional Sam Smith tells how he got started in reining.
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Martin Larcombe – Favorite Thing about Reiners
NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe shares his favorite things about reiners.
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Nick Valentine – Goals & Accomplishments
NRHA Professional Nick Valentine talks about some of his personal goals and accomplishments in NRHA competition.
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Stefano Calcagnini – Learned the Most From
NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini talks about who he learned the most from during his journey.
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