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NRBC 2018 – Yellowstone Rookie Shootout Highlights

April 30, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 149

Missed the NRBC this year? Check out the highlights from the 5 Yellowstone Rookie Shootout finalists!

NRBC 2018 – Emma Lane – Curtis Burlin Award

April 27, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 119

Emma Lane won the Curtis Burlin rotating trophy! Great job, Emma!

NRBC 2018 – Madison Rafacz – 13 & Under

April 27, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 81

Madison Rafacz won the final slate of the Youth 13 & Under at the NRBC. Check out Madison’s interview!

NRBC 2018 – Faith Horner – 13 & Under High Point Buckle

April 27, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 76

Faith Horner won the 13 & Under High Point Buckle! Great job for her first time showing in the 13 & Under.

2018 NRBC – Dana Pastorino

April 27, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 97

Dana Pastorino won the Green Reiner Level 2 at NRBC and the Green Reiner Level 2 High Point buckle!

2018 NRBC – Pam Hinton

April 26, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 147

Pam Hinton and “Juicey” won the NRBC Rookie Shootout Consolation on the last day of the show.

NRBC 2018 – Stephen Archer and Carolyn Tellepsen – Sunday

April 26, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 231

Stephen Archer won the Open and Intermediate Open in Sunday’s ancillary action. We caught up with Stephen and Carolyn Tellepsen, Bigly’s owner. Check out their interview!

NRBC 2018 – Mathieu Buton – CRI3* – Sunday

April 26, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 164

Mathieu Buton was a man with a plan this past week at the NRBC. Mathieu competed in the CRI3* and scored higher than the 73 he needed to qualify for …

NRBC 2018 – Emily Opell – Non Pro Level 2 Classic Champion

April 25, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 87

Emily Opell and Spooks N Reyn won the Level 2 Non Pro Classic Championship! Check out Emily’s interview!

2018 NRBC – Robyn Schiller

April 24, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 524

Robyn Schiller won the Intermediate Non Pro on Smart Like Steady after 5 weeks on the road! What a feat! Hear what she has to say in this video.

NRBC 2018 – Greg Hall

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 255

Greg Hall swept the Non Pro Classic Challenge plus the $5,000-Added Non Pro! What a way to end a horse show!

NRBC 2018 – Spooks Gotta Whiz – Michell Anne Kimball

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 447

Spooks Gotta Whiz unofficially passed the $1 Million Sire Mark. Owner, Michell Anne Kimball talks with us about what this milestone means for her.

2018 NRBC – Kristi Clark & Jennifer Richards

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 347

Kristi Clark & Jennifer Richards shared the Green Reiner Level 1 Championship at NRBC. Congrats ladies!

NRBC 2018 – Andrea Fappani – NRBC $1 Million Rider

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 1,235

Andrea Fappani achieved the NRBC $1 Million Rider this year. Check out the kind words Andrea has to say about the NRBC.

NRBC 2018 – Jordan Larson – USA Reining

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, USA Reining 246

Jordan Larson won the first class in the USA Reining on Friday during the Open Reining Night. Check out Jordan’s interview.

NRBC 2018 – Chris Dawson – Open Classic Level 1 Co

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 431

Chris Dawson and Shiney Outlaw earned the Co-Championship (3-ways) in the Open Classic Level 1! Check out Chris’ interview!

2018 NRBC – Felicia Linner

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 115

Native to Sweden, Felicia Linner will have an impressive souvenir to return with after she won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 High Point Buckle!

NRBC 2018 – Benny Maddox – Open Classic Level 1 Co

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 140

Benny Maddox earned the Co-Championship in the Open Classic Level 1. Check out Benny’s interview.

NRBC 2018 – Ricky Nicolazzi – Open Classic Level 2

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 162

Ricky Nicolazzi won the Open Classic Level 2. Check out Ricky’s interview!

2018 NRBC – Jennifer Greenleaf

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 125

Jennifer Greenleaf and “Sugar” won the USA Reining Amateur at NRBC. We caught up with her to hear what she has to say about it!

NRBC 2018 – Gabriel Bittar Borges – Open Classic Level 1 Co-Champion

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 288

Gabriel Borges had a great run in the Open Classic finals, earning him a Co-Championship in the Level 1. Check out Gabriel’s interview!

2018 NRBC – Laura Muntean & Mary Jane Scruggs

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 81

It takes a village for some and a supportive spouse for others, but no matter which, the results are the same! Laura Muntean and Mary Jane Scruggs swept the Novice …

2018 NRBC – Pedro Baiao

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 224

Pedro Baiao earned the NRBC Level 3 Open Championship title aboard Spooksgottachicolena for owners Michael & Joanne Garnett!

NRBC 2018 – Emma Lane

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 388

Emma Lane had a great day in the pen on Saturday, winning the NRHA Youth 14-18 and the USA Reining 14-18.

NRBC 2018 – Emilia Reutimann

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 514

Emilia Reutimann had a great day in the pen on Saturday, winning the the Youth 14-18 Challenge and Co-Championships in the USA Reining 14-18, NRHA Youth 14-18, and the AQHA …

2018 NRBC – Duane Latimer

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 786

After enduring some tough competition, Duane Latimer emerged as the 2018 NRBC Open Classic Champion! Congratulations Duane!

2018 NRBC- Shelda Magistri

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 143

Shelda Magistri celebrated her first time ever to score a 70 and win a class after she won the NRBC Green Reiner Level 1 with her horse, “Kenny.” Watch her interview here!

2018 NRBC – Gunny Mathison

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 319

Justin “Gunny” Mathison won the Developing Horse Division at NRBC, and is enjoying an ample payout for it! Watch his interview here!

2018 NRBC – Mathieu Buton

April 22, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 329

Mathieu Buton won the CRI3* (2) at NRBC on his way to trying to qualify for the WEG at the UFEF Test Event in Tryon, NC next month. Watch his …

NRBC 2018 – Dana Pastorino – Green Reiner Level 2

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 252

Dana Pastorino won the Green Reiner Level 2 in Saturday’s ancillary action. Check out Dana’s interview.

NRBC 2018 – Chalyce Head – Youth 14-18

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 275

Chalyce Head earned Co-Champion in the Youth 14-18. We caught up with this young lady to talk about her run and her horse.

NRBC 2018 – Caleb Sturgeon

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, USA Reining 260

Caleb Sturgeon had a great day in the pen, leaving with Co-Champion of Youth 14-18, USA Reining 14-18 and Unrestricted Youth. We caught up with Caleb to talk about his …

NRBC 2018 – Cade McCutcheon – USA Open Reining

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, USA Reining 280

Cade McCutcheon won the USA Open Reining in today’s ancillary action. We caught up with Cade to talk about his run, horse and WEG plans.

NRBC 2018 – Ava Bush – USA Reining 13 & Under

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 131

Ava Bush won the USA Reining 13 & Under in today’s ancillary action. Check out Ava’s interview!

NRBC 2018 – Jessicah Keller – Non Pro & Intermediate Non Pro

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 169

Jessicah Keller won the Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro in today’s ancillary action. We caught up with Jessicah to discuss her run and her horse.

NRBC 2018 – Jared Leclair – Novice Horse Open Level 1 & 2 High Point

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 106

Jared Leclair won the High Point buckle in the Novice Horse Open Levels 1 & 2. We caught up with Jared to talk about his runs and the horse that …

NRBC 2018 – Mark Rafacz – Novice Horse Open Level 1

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 49

Mark Rafacz won the Novice Horse Open Level 1 in today’s ancillary class. We caught up with Mark to talk about his run and the horse he rode.

NRBC 2018 – Becky Shelton – Novice Horse Open Level 2

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 218

Becky Shelton won the Novice Horse Open Level 2. We caught up with Becky to talk about her run and her horse.

NRBC 2018 – Magnum Chic Dream Achieves $5 Million Milestone

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Other Events 206

Magnum Chic Dream unofficially achieved the $5 Million Sire Milestone at the NRBC. Owners, Jack and Viola Scott, were happy to talk with us about their stallion.

NRBC 2018 – Becca Schaffhauser – 10 & Under Short Stirrup

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 275

Becca Schaffhauser had a clean sweep in the 10 & Under Short Stirrup class, winning both slates and the high point buckle.

NRBC 2018 – Yonathan Baruch – AQHA Jr Reining

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 143

Yonathan Baruch won the AQHA Jr Reining in the ancillary action here at the NRBC.

NRBC 2018 – Linda Jacobs – Rookie Prime Time 5-Way Tie

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 50

Linda Jacobs is the last lady of the NRBC’s Yellowstone Rookie Shootout’s round one’s 5-way tie! Linda was packing up to leave when we caught up with her for this …

NRBC 2018 – Non Pro Level 4 – Jose Vasquez

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 275

Jose Vasquez won the Non Pro Level 4 and the Non Pro Prime Time in the Non Pro Classic at the NRBC! We caught up with Jose to talk about …

NRBC 2018 – Yellowstone Rookie Shootout – Jennifer Neudorf

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 305

Jennifer Neudorf and Blue continued their reign by winning the Yellowstone Rookie Shootout in Friday’s evening action before the NRBC Open Reining Night presented by Kimmel Reining Horses.

NRBC 2018 – APHA Director of Business Development – Kurt Crawford

April 21, 2018 APHA, April 2018, Horse Shows 77

Kurt Crawford, APHA Director of Business Development, talks with us about what is up and coming in the APHA world. There are lots of opportunities for reiners, and those that …

NRBC 2018 – Jennifer Neudorf – Rookie L2 – Rookie L2 High Point

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 171

Jennifer Neudorf and “Blue” have had a great week of reining. They came away with the Rookie Level 2 high point buckle after winning both days in the Yellowstone Rookie …

NRBC 2018 – Franco Bertolani – CRI3 – NRHA Open – Open Classic Challenge

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 236

Franco Bertolani was the first draw in the Kimmel Open Reining Night. Sliding in with a 226, Franco dominated the pen winning the CRI3*, the $25,000-Added NRHA Open, and the …

NRBC 2018 – Felicia Linner

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Horse Shows 109

Felicia Linner comes to the USA once or twice a year from Sweden to show horses with Petroll Reining Horses. Felicia won the AQHA Amateur in ancillary action at the …

NRBC 2018 – Faith Horner

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 132

Faith Horner is 11 and Friday was her first time showing in the 13 & Under class. Faith talks about her run and her horse in this interview.

NRBC 2018 – Dan Huss

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 86

Dan Huss won the AQHA Senior Reining in the ancillary action at the NRBC. We caught up with Dan to talk about his run.

NRBC 2018 – Adh Mor Ranch Sponsorship

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Horse Shows, Other Events 138

Brad and Amanda Kelly’s Adh Mor Ranch return to sponsor the Adh Mor Ranch/Crush Kids Academy. We caught up with Brad and Amanda to discuss their sponsorship and what keeps …

2018 NRBC – Adh Mor Ranch/Crush Reiner Kids Academy Stick Horse Races

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 91

NRBC has something for everyone, and thanks to Sponsors Brad & Amanda Kelly of Adh Mor Ranch and PS Mega Shine Chic (Crush) participants in the Reiner Kids Academy get …

2018 NRBC – Leadline Kids

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 514

The future of reining is bright, and so is the future workforce from the sounds of it! Watch our interviews with these future champions!

2018 NRBC – Dr. Jim Morgan

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 743

Dr. Jim Morgan tells us about his hard-earned journey to becoming an NRHA Million Dollar Rider!

2018 NRBC – Mark Blake

April 21, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 103

Sometimes everything just comes together at the right time and in the right place. Today was the day for Mark Blake as he won both the 2018 NRBC Level 3 and …

2018 NRBC – Emily Opell

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 190

Emily Opell and HA Tears Of The Sun won the Unrestricted Youth at NRBC. Way to show girl!

2018 NRBC – McKinnon Larcombe

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 258

McKinnon Larcombe loves her little “Bobby” and with good reason! He helped her win both the Limited Non Pro and the Non Pro Highpoint. Watch this video to hear it …

NRBC 2018 – Equo Sponsorship

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 118

Jake Schueller with Equo talks with us about their sponsorship of the NRBC and coming on as the naming sponsor of the 3 CRI3*s held this year.

NRBC 2018 – How Do You Mentally Prepare for Runs

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 176

We asked some open riders how they mentally prepare for runs in the first part of this question. We will ask others as the NRBC wears down and will post …

NRBC 2018 – Most Embarrassing Moments in the Reining Pen

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 598

We asked some reiners while at the Tamarack Ranch Open Draw Party what their most embarrassing moments have been in the reining pen. Check out this fun video.

NRBC 2018 – Matt Mills Reining Horses Sponsorship

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 160

Matt Mills has been a great sponsor of the NRBC. He’s back again this year and is sponsoring the Matt Mills Victory Party on Saturday night at the completion of …

NRBC 2018 – Markel Sponsorship

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 122

Chloe Lawrence and Frank Costantini with Markel Insurance talk with us about Markel’s sponsorship of the NRBC. Check out their interview!

2018 NRBC – Todd Neiberger

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 416

Todd Neiberger won the Prime Time Rookie in the second slate of classes and is moving on to the Yellowstone Rookie Shootout. Wonder where he took his wife for dinner…?

2018 NRBC – Madison Rafacz

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 223

Madison Rafacz and her new horse, “Pete” won the Rookie Level 1 Co-Championship, the Level 1 Rookie High Point Buckle, and is headed for the Yellowstone Rookie Shootout! Way to …

2018 NRBC – Isabella Tesmer

April 20, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 271

Isabella Tesmer and “Wilber” rocked it in the Rookie Level 1 winning the Co-Championship! They’ve got a busy week ahead of them, so maybe we will get to hear from …

NRBC 2018 – Jennifer Neudorf – Rookie Level 2

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 181

Jennifer Neudorf won the Rookie Level 2 in the first round of the Yellowstone Rookie Shootout. We caught up with Jennifer to talk about her run. Check out Jennifer’s interview!

NRBC 2018 – Glen Estival and Janine Inmon – Rookie Pro High Point Buckle

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 136

Glen Estival won the Rookie Pro High Point Buckle on Thatza Good Question (GQ) for owner, Janine Inmon. We caught up with the two of them to talk about GQ.

NRBC 2018 – Ethan Willey – Limited Open and Limited Open High Point

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Uncategorized 210

Ethan Willey won the Limited Open today and also won the High Point Buckle for the Limited Open. Check out Ethan’s interview.

NRBC 2018 – Sam Smith – Novice Horse Open Levels 1 and 2

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 86

Sam Smith won the Novice Horse Open Levels 1 and 2 today. Check out Sam’s interview!

NRBC 2018 – David Silva – Non Pro Commitment Award

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 62

David Silva was awarded the Non Pro Commitment Award at the Markel Non Pro Draw Party by Frank Costantini.

NRBC 2018 – Deary NRBC Sponsorship

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Horse Shows 187

Casey and Nicole Deary are longtime NRBC sponsors. We caught up with them and their daughter, Joy, to talk about what keeps them coming back.

NRBC 2018 – Elisabeth Bourassa – Rookie Pro

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 725

Elisabeth Bourassa came all the way from Canada to ride at the NRBC. Check out Elisabeth’s interview!

NRBC 2018 – Gary Carpenter

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 68

NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter had to catch a flight, but we were able to catch up with him to see what he had to say about the NRBC. Check out …

NRBC 2018 – Markel Non Pro Draw Party – Favorite Thing About NRBC

April 19, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 119

We love doing our on-the-spot interviews, this one was at the Markel Non Pro Draw Party. We asked the party-goers in line, “What is your favorite thing about the NRBC?” …

NRBC 2018 – Bryn Wells – USEF Youth Programs

April 18, 2018 April 2018, Horse Shows, Other Events, USA Reining 73

Bryn Wells, USEF Director of Reining, talks with us about the importance of getting involved with the youth programs. Check out Bryn’s video!

2018 NRBC – Bryn Wells – NRBC Youth Meetings

April 18, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 106

USEF Director of Reining Bryn Wells explains what will be discussed at the USEF Youth meeting held at NRBC by the Wheless arena at 9 a.m.

NRBC 2018 – Terry Saxton

April 18, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 116

Terry Saxton was one of the last in the pen today, and she ended up being a part of the 5-way tie in the Prime Time Rookie! Check out her …

2018 NRBC – Morris Kulmer

April 18, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 215

It takes an army to make a winning reining horse as Novice Horse Non Pro 1 & 2 Champion Morris Kulmer explains in his interview. Watch his interview here!

NRBC 2018 – Nancy Brugato, Denise Pippin and Maria Renzi – Prime Time Rookie

April 18, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 105

There was a 5-way tie in the Prime Time Rookie in today’s ancillary action! Nancy Brugato, Denise Pippin and Maria Renzi talked with us about their runs and horses. Check …

NRBC 2018 – Madison Rafacz – Rookie Level 1

April 18, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 187

Madison Rafacz won the Rookie Level 1 in today’s ancillary action. Check out Madison’s interview!

2018 NRBC – Stephen Archer

April 17, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 298

1-2-3, A-B-C! Stephen Archer sure enjoys this good student that Carolyn Tellepsen let him ride to the Intermediate Open win at NRBC. Hopefully, they can pull it off one more …

2018 NRBC – Glen Estival

April 17, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 457

Glen Estival won the Rookie Professional here at NRBC and is looking forward to loftier goals. Good luck in all you do Glen and Thats A Good Question! Watch his interview …

2018 NRBC – Chris Dawson

April 17, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 1,167

Chris Dawson day didn’t quite go as planned, but still included a win in the Limited Open at NRBC today. Watch this video to find out what happened!

2018 NRBC – Mary Jane Scruggs

April 17, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 252

An emotional Mary Jane Scruggs accepted her awards for winning the Limited Non Pro in today’s ancillary action at her first ever NRBC! Watch her interview here!

NRBC 2018 – Taylor Sheridan and Tom Foran – Yellowstone Rookie Shootout

April 16, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 608

Taylor Sheridan and his trainer, Tom Foran, talk with us about the Yellowstone sponsorship of the rookie shootout. Check out Taylor’s interview!

NRBC 2018 – Freddie Alexander – APHA High Point Buckles

April 16, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 169

APHA Representative, Freddie Alexander is set up ready to answer your questions about the APHA High Point Buckle program here at the NRBC and to get you signed up! Check …

2018 NRBC – John McIlravey

April 16, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows 181

John McIlravey got down to just one chip when beginners luck took over and helped him win the SmartPak Texas Hold’Em Tournament here at NRBC. Incredible!

NRBC 2018 – SmartPak Texas Hold’Em Tournament

April 15, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, NRBC 2018, Other Events 123

Poker is all about strategy. This year, most players shared the same strategy. Check out these on-the-spot interviews.

NRBC 2018 – Casey Hinton – Open Riders Meeting

April 15, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, Other Events 343

Casey Hinton highlights some of the Open Riders Meeting at the NRBC on April 15, 2018. Check out Casey’s video.

NRBC 2018 – Ed Harrison

April 15, 2018 April 2018, Events, Horse Shows, NRBC 2018, Other Events 279

Ed Harrison is known as “The Global Cowboy.” This reiner is also a missionary. Check out Ed’s interview on how reining is tied to his missionary work.