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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Ginger Schmersal

Ginger Schmersal spearheads the NRHA Non Pro Committee so she was a great choice to tell us what exactly the Non Pro Committee is for and what would be discussed …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Van Luse

Van Luse, NRHA Stewards Committee Chairman, took a moment to tell us what the Stewards Committee is all about and what topics might be discussed at the meeting held during …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetingings – Peter DeFreitas

As an  NRHA Eligibility Committee Member, Peter DeFreitas was well equipped to discuss the reasons that the committee exists and what would be discussed at the meeting held during the …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Jeanna Schaffhauser

Jeanna Schaffhauser serves as the NRHA Youth Committee Chairwoman, and she was happy to tell us what’s in store for the Youth Committee Meeting held in conjunction with the 2024 …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Jordan Larson

Professionals Committee Chairman Jordan Larson took a break in a full day of NRHA Winter Meetings to tell us about the topics of the Professionals Committee meeting and the committee …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Jenny Ricotta

Jenny Ricotta serves as an NRHA Affiliate Committee member. She was readily available at the 2024 NRHA Winter Meetings, held at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City, to tell us …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Brooke Wharton

Aged Events Committee Chairwoman Brooke Wharton provided an overview of what the Aged Events Committee does and what would be discussed in the meeting held in conjunction with the 2024 …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meeting – Mark Blake

NRHA President Mark Blake provided a rundown of the Annual General Meeting held during the 2024 NRHA Winter Meetings at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City and the overall health …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Eugenio Latorre

Eugenio Latorre, NRHA Judges Committee Chairman, was present at the 2024 NRHA Winter meetings held at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City to explain the purpose of the Judges Committee …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Chris Cook & Jenifer Reynolds-Cook

During Sliders Night Out, held during the NRHA Futurity, Chris Cook and his wife, Jenifer, were honored with the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris and Jenifer produce Horse of …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Brian Bell

After multiple close calls, Brian Bell finally joined the elite group that may call themselves NRHA Futurity Champions when he rode undefeated three-year-old mare Crystalized Whizkey first to a 225.5 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Kole Price

Right on the heels of his wife, Kelsey’s, Levels 3 and 2 Non Pro Futurity wins, Kole Price rode Shez Got Addy Tude to a 223 and the NRHA Futurity …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Craig Schmersal

All jokes aside, NRHA $5 Million Dollar Rider Craig Schmersal and Trythatnasmalltown put on an exciting performance when they scored a 220.5 to win the NRHA Prime Time Futurity for …

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2023 NRHA futurity – Luca Fappani

Although the road to the NRHA Futurity was a rocky one for Playing With Da Boys, Luca Fappani never stopped believing in her. He put the work in to bring …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Gabriel Diano

Gabriel Diano felt like SS Watcha Gun Doo had the right look since he got him as a yearling. The look combined with his mind and talent resulted in a …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Marcos Guimaraes

Marcos Guimaraes says that he has never had the honor to show as nice a horse as Shootin Wright and he is grateful for the opportunity, especially after he scored …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Ava Welman

Ava Welman just got Mcspangled in June at the Derby, and she and the horse are making their names known. They scored a 218 to tie for the win in …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Lane Colston

Lane Colston has shown five siblings of Gunna Be Painted, but he says that this one is the best of them all. The 3-year-old stallion carried him to a 220.5 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Allison Thorson

The decision as to whether Allison Thorson or her trainer, Craig Schmersal, would show Froze in the NRHA Futurity remained up in the air for a time resulting in Allison …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Kelsey Price

Kelsey Price’s co-championships in the CINCH Non Pro Futurity Levels 3 and 2 and shared reserve Level 4 championship were extra sweet because the horse that carried her there, Let …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dani Latimer

For Dani Latimer, the successes achieved during Snap My Crush’s futurity year were extra special due to the fact that she had previously made the Futurity finals on his dam, …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Sandra Bentien

Sandra Bentien was feeling nostalgic when she rode through the Gateway of Champions on Gottabe Electrifying, a son of her stallion Gotta Twist It Up, which she won the NRHA …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Emma Vanlandingham

NRHA Non Pro Youth Futurity Champions Emma Vanlandingham and Plus Me Im Shiny scored a 218.5 in the first section of the Non Pro Futurity Finals and the score held …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Mason McDowell

The 220 that Mason McDowell scored on Xtra Fugged About It in the first section of the Novice Horse Non Pro classes at the NRHA Futurity held through two days …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Bryndle Sveen

Bryndle Sveen and Revvin My Motor make a great team as proven by their win in the Short Stirrup at the NRHA Futurity after an exciting runoff! They scored 213 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Mathieu Buton

After a series of unfortunate events during Quinns A Tricky Chic’s show career, Mathieu Buton got an opportunity to redeem her in the Honorable Mention Futurity held during the NRHA …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Isabella Sobral

Isabella Sobral rode her longtime partner, Frame Draggin, to a 217.5 and the NAAC Youth 13 & Under Championship at the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Heidi Flint

Heidi Flint hasn’t had Bulletproof Shiner for very long and she had to beg her mom to bring him to the NRHA Futurity, making their win in the Youth 13 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Rayne Anderson

Rayne Anderson on Pale Face Gunslinger won every Rookie class she was eligible for at the NRHA Futurity, including the Bob’s Custom Saddles Rookie Level 2 Showdown and the Toyon …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Gunny Mathison

Gunny Mathison has had quite and year, and Thursday morning at the NRHA Futurity, he had quite a morning between showing horses and the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales going on …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Jennifer Neudorf

After a few years of semi-retirement in the breeding barn, Shining In Town made a spectacular comeback at the NRHA Futurity when he carried Jennifer Neudorf to the win in …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Leonardo Arcese

Leonardo Arcese represented Gunnatrasha when the stallion was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame and honored at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dave Belson

Dave Belson will be receiving the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dell Hendricks

Dell Hendricks is to be honored as one of the newest NRHA Hall of Fame Members during Sliders Night Out at the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Family of Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Mac

The family of the late Bob Mac (Bob McDonnell) attended Sliders Night Out during the NRHA Futurity to represent Bob as he has been inducted into the NRHA Hall of …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair did everything in his power to bolster his stallion Electric Code to NRHA Million Dollar Sire status, and Leclair, himself, rose to Million Dollar Rider status largely on …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Marco Ricotta

Marco Ricotta and Black Chex Cash delivered an impressive performance in the Adequan arena and claimed every title available Novice Horse Open title. Those include the NAAC Novice Horse Open …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Flavio Tarquini

Hailing all the way from Rome, Italy, Flavio Taquini rode Blue Inferno to a 219 and the Limited Open and Rookie Pro Championships at the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Tyrell Smith

Tyrell Smith has had Major Durango in training for the stallion’s entire show career. At the end of the horse’s last derby year, Smith and owner Gail Gotto decided to …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Allison Yeager

Allison Yeager was hopeful that she and Shiners Voodoo Juice would do well, but she was pleasantly surprised when they tied for the win in the NAAC Novice Horse Limited …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Rayne Anderson

On a Pale Face Gunslinger, owned by her grandfather, Tim Anderson, Rayne Anderson rode to a 218.5 and won the NAAC Rookie Level 2, the NRHA Rookie Level 2, the …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Susannah Rose

Hailing from the Hunter/Jumper world, Susannah Rose is having a blast on her reiners. With Shining On Run, she earned co-championships in the NAAC Prime Time Rookie and ancillary Prime …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Christine Loper

Christine Loper experienced the thrill of her first NAAC Prime Time Rookie Co-Championship, and also claimed a co-championship in the ancillary Prime Time Rookie when she rode A Ruf Spook …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Platinum Performance Welcome Party

The Platinum Performance Welcome Party is a warm gathering of owners, exhibitors, spectators, Corporate Partners, and stall where good food and camaraderie is enjoyed by all.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Jennifer Neudorf

Four years after sweeping all levels of the Non Pro Derby, Jennifer Neudorf and Shining In Town are teamed up in the show pen once again. At the NRHA Futurity, …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Adam Donahue

After a nearly fatal health event, Adam Donahue is back in the saddle and collecting checks. At the NRHA Futurity, he rode Not Ruf to a 219.5 and won the …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dana Pastorino

Dana Pastorino and Hesa Rockin Whiz have had a great year in the showpen. At the NRHA Futurity, they are topping it off with the NAAC Limited Non Pro and …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Brian Bell

When asked which horse was the best horse to buy at the moment, Brian Bell didn’t hesitate to say Gunna Whoa was the one. At the NRHA Futurity, the horse …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Clemerson Barbalho

Clemerson Barbalho and Spooks Gotta Outfire have enjoyed a long-standing relationship and at the NRHA Futurity, they made the most of that familiarity scoring a 223.5 to finish with the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Ellie Petroll

Ellie Petroll piloted her fast horse, A Dandy Magnum, to the top of the Short Stirrup [2] class at the NRHA Derby when their performance earned them 140 points.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Olivia Deary

Olivia Deary put two solid runs together on Chicsdundreamin, lovingly called “Newt”, and claimed the Short Stirrup High Point buckle.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Mary Riley Cachat

Mary Riley Cachat rode to the top two slots in the 14 – 18 Youth [2] and the Unrestricted Youth [2] on her two horses: A Small Town Trick and …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Lily Forzani

Twelve-year-old Lily Forzani maintains Annie’s Custom Pistol herself. The talented rider guided the 4-legged athlete through two slates of 13 & Under classes to take home the High Point buckle.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Courtney Battison

Courtney Battison and her longtime partner Xtra Little Balou presented the judges with a solid run. They were awarded 215.5 points which won them the Level 1 Non Pro 8 …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Morris Kulmer

Lucky Mo (Morris Kulmer) came back to compete on Lucky Joe (NVR What A Lucky Joe) and they will be returning home from the NRHA Derby with the Non Pro …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kyla Thurlow

Ever since Kyla Thurlow first purchased Kachina Olena Tag off of a Facebook post six years ago, she has had eyes for no other horse and he never lets her …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Anne-Marie Burns

Anne-Marie Burns leases Me & Julio from Kevin & Amy Colston and couldn’t be happier. After a 2-year hiatus from the show pen, Me & Julio has proven that he …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jodee Peterson-Lochner

Jodee Peterson-Lochner had only recently gotten her Chilean stallion, PSR Counterfeit Chrome, back from the trainer. Her first show on him was the Para Reining Championships sponsored by Dechra and …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jennifer Flanagan

Jennifer Flanagan guided Cromed Out Swagwagon to the inaugural Para Reining Championship sponsored by Dechra. They also won the Grade 3 Para Reining Championship.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Holly Leigh Jacobson

Holly Leigh Jacobson catch rode Shalene Taylor’s horse Getting Out Of Town. This horse was the only horse that Holly has ridden other than her own in about 5 years, …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Casey Deary

Casey Deary rode Down Right Amazing to a 231.5 and won the Open Derby Championship. According to Casey, the incredible stallion still left a little on the table that he …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida and Andiamoe wowed the crowd once again. The 4-year-old mare tried her heart out as she always does, but the 218 they were awarded fell short of the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Michelle Fumagalli

With a score of 145, Michelle Fumagalli and Guns N Dreams won the first slate of both the Youth 14-18 and Unrestricted Youth at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by …

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2023 NRHA Derby- Sydney Muehlstaetter

Sydney Muehlstaetter won the first slate of the Youth 13 & Under at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel aboard 2012 mare, Xtra Voodoo Step.

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2023 NRHA Derby- Kyle Shaw

Kyle Shaw made a worthwhile haul from New York State with HF Whizedbymobster, winning the co-championship in the Level 2 Open at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel with …

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2023 NRHA Derby- Luca Fappani

Luca Fappani showed Dream On Whiz to a win in the Level 3 Open, and a tie to win the Level 2 Open, at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Shayla Malmberg

Shayla Malmberg won the Level 1 Open Derby at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel with a score of 218.5, aboard Snip Of A Dream.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kent Ray Taylor

Kent Ray Taylor and Xtra Wimpys Catalyst cleanly swept the competition aside in the Rookie [2] classes. They scored a 143 and topped all 3 divisions and claimed all three …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Emma Vanlandingham

Fourteen-year-old Emma Vanlandingham scored her best on SHR Hollywood Kid, a 221, claimed the Youth Non Pro Derby Championship and ended up tied for third in the Level 4!

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2023 NRHA Derby – Michael Garnett

Michael Garnett says that things have really begun to click with him and Thundrstruk. Their rising abilities as a team earned them the Prime Time and Masters Non Pro Derby …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kalicia Walters

Kalicia Walters set out to hold nothing back when she rode into the Jim Norick Arena. Raisinthebar delivered a 217 to win the NRHA Level 1 Non Pro Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Samantha Kapu

Samantha Kapu logged her second big win at the 2023 NRHA Derby riding Chics Get The Chex for her, this one was a dream come true! After claiming the Amateur …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Rita Clausen

Rita Clausen claimed her first major event titles at the NRHA Derby when she piloted Xtra Kiss Me Again to a 219 and tied to win the Level 3 and …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jorge Puente

Jorge Puente couldn’t say enough good about Dual Reality or his owner, Kristen Suggs-Bohrer, after winning the Novice Horse Open Level 3 [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jimmy Van der Hoeven

Jimmy Van der Hoeven has only had “Timmy,” also known as Wimpy Pale Face, for about 6 weeks. It wasn’t quite enough time to excel in the NRHA Derby, but …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Peter DeFreitas

Peter DeFreitas will go home from the NRHA Derby with not only a Novice Horse Open Level 2 [1] co-championship but also the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [2] win …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Taylor Zimmerman

Taylor Zimmerman guided Its All About Ruf through a moving freestyle performance to the tune of JVKE’s Golden Hour to honor the horse as the “Golden Boy” in her life. …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kary Key

Kary Key and Spookadeous have been a powerful team since they were first paired. At the NRHA Derby, they claimed the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 [2] win after …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Sarah McNally

After a runoff, Sarah McNally emerged victorious in the Novice Horse Non Pro Levels 3 and 1 on her beloved mare, Smartys Bea. This was her first big win after …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Melissa Wigen

Melissa Wigen and Starlight Escalade had a very successful 2022 show season that resulted in NRHA World Championships in all three levels of the Novice Horse Non Pro. Although coming …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Alicia Rapp

Alicia Rapp and CS Just Vintage put two consistent runs together at the NRHA Derby and won the Novice Horse Non Pro Levels 2 and 1 High Point buckles.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Reiners Rope Champions – Owen Deary & Pake Bell

Reiners Rope, sponsored by Kyle Tack, to the benefit of the Reining Horse Foundation, was a raging success. Who knew that there were so many reiners who rope?! Two seasoned …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Josiane Gauthier

Xtra Step Doctor holds a special place in Josiane Gauthier’s heart. The standout mount logged yet another success story when he scored a 148 to win the Novice Horse Open …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Brian Bell

Brian Bell got a last-minute catch ride on Kary Key’s Spookadeous and made it count by earning a co-championship in the Novice Horse Open Level 2 [1] at the NRHA …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Peter DeFreitas

Peter DeFreitas and Keep On Th Sunnyside have been showing successfully all year long and the NRHA Derby was no different. They won the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1], …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Samantha Kapu

After a year-long hiatus from the show pen, Samantha Kapu wanted to make a statement in the show pen. She did that and more. She scored a 218 to win …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Molly Morgenstern

Molly Morgenstern says that Aphrodites Got Voodoo has more heart than any horse she’s ever had. Whatever it was, it earned them a co-championship in the Colston Paving, Inc. Non …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jose Vazquez

Jose Vazquez has earned much of his million dollars in rider earnings on the offspring of his late stallion, Smart Like Juice, but for the Colston Paving, Inc. Non Pro …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Gina-Marie Schumacher

Gina-Marie Schumacher is having a very successful NRHA Derby, so far. Her three derby finalists are in the top three spots of the prelims and CS Nifty Sailor won the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Alicia Rapp

Alicia Rapp was looking for redemption when she entered CS Just Vintage in the Novice Horse Non Pro [1] classes and she did that and more! She won both levels …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Brogan Hill

Brogan Hill and her bestie, Quik Draw McGraw, are preparing for their NRHA Derby debut and picked up a Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 [1] win on their way.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jenna Ratke

Hot off the heels of receiving recognition for her 2022 NRHA Youth 14-18 World Championship title, Jenna Ratke and Rio One Step Closer claimed a Limited Non Pro [2] Championship …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Adele Cunningham

Adele Cunningham said that KB Bucks N Guns was a bit more energetic than usual when she showed him in the second slate of Limited Non Pro classes at the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Markus Gerbert

With only three weeks on MAQ Voodoo Doll, Markus Gerbert is still getting to know her.  Even with room to improve, they were still at the top of the Intermediate …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Yali Avraham

Alpha Taris Chic logged his second win at the NRHA Derby after he tied for the Limited Open [2] Championship with Yali Avraham. On Saturday, he won the Open [1] …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Janina Gauthier

After an eight-year hiatus, Janina Gauthier is back in the show pen, and she won’t be leaving empty-handed! After she rode Smart N Up to a 140.5, she tied for …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Luca Cozzo

Luca Cozzo just wanted a good confidence-building run for Pretty With A Twist. He got that, but will also be going home from the NRHA Derby with a co-championship in …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Lucas Gayoto Ocanha

In only his third ride on Xtra Magic Doctor, Lucas Gayoto Ocanha scored a 140.5 and tied for the win in the Limited Open [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kent Ray Taylor

Kent Ray Taylor simply can’t get enough of Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, and it helps that the coal-black stallion consistently carries him where he wants to go: right to the winner’s …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Eric Mendrysa

Eric Mendrysa has only owned Xtra Magic Doctor for about a month, but already they are quite the team. They won the Rookie Level 2 [1] at the NRHA Derby …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida and Andiamoe delivered once again for owner Arcese Quarter Horses and their swiftly growing fan base when they scored a 226.5 to win the Tamarack Ranch Open 4-Year-Old …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Craig Schmersal

Craig Schmersal attributes Rootin Tootin Nite’s good looks and charm to his success, but whatever it is, the horse and rider team earned a 221.5 to share the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Fernando Salgado

Swooon has long been a favorite of Fernando Salgado’s, but time after time, luck just hasn’t been on their side. At the NRHA Derby, the tide changed when they scored …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Morgan Bagnell

Morgan Bagnell has only been showing reiners for six short months, but at her first NRHA Derby, she put two consistently high scores together to be named the Green Reiner …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Heather Ronek

Heather Ronek only started showing Gotta Magic Gun at the beginning of the year, but show after show, they continue to improve. At the NRHA Derby, the claimed their first …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Cody Bell

Cody Bell rode Smart Chicago Spook into the Adequan® Arena and scored a 140.5 to win the Green Reiner Level 1 [2] and its high point buckle!

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2023 NRHA Derby – Megan Overy

Although Megan Overy hasn’t been showing horses for long, she guided ARC Wimpysgottagun to a 144 and the Rookie Professional [1] Championship at the NRHA Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Dakota Guthridge

Although Dakota Guthridge has only shown Dun With Guns twice, he has already learned a lot from him. The dynamic duo scored a 142.5 to win the Limited Open [1] …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Justin Mathison

Justin Mathison has had his eye on Alpha Taris Chic for some time. At the 2023 NRHA Derby, he rode the stand-out mount to a 147 and won both the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Caroline Nielson

Although Caroline Nielson partnered in the purchase of Hot Hollywood Whizky a few years ago, she has had very limited showing with him. At the 2023 NRHA Derby, they proved …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Adele Cunningham

With her sister, Kaylene, in college, Adele Cunningham gets to show her horse, KB Bucks N Guns. At the 2023 NRHA Derby, she won the Limited Non Pro on the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kathleen Armenta

Kathleen Armenta’s day started early at the 2023 NRHA Derby as draw 3 in a class that started at 7 am. She laid down a 144.5 that held for the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Morris Kulmer

Morris Kulmer and his longtime partner, NVR What A Lucky Joe, have enjoyed much success throughout their reining careers and the 2023 NRHA Derby was no exception when they won …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida made history when he rode Andiamoe to an incredible 230 and the 2022 MS Diamonds NRHA Futurity Championship in the same saddle that he rode her sire, Gunnatrashya, …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Matt Mills

Even feeling a bit under the weather, Matt Mills held it together and piloted Walla Be A Bigstar to a 222 and snagged the Level 3 NRHA MS Diamonds Open …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Guglielmo Fontana

Guglielmo Fontana decided to bring CD Gunnas Chex Olena from Italy to Oklahoma City just 3 months ago. After some fast arrangements were made, the horse got here in great …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Ethan Willey

Ethan Willey has only had a couple of months to work with Graddytude, and things have continued each time he has ridden her this week. The horse and rider team …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Sorrel Schreibvogel

Even though he is grumpy outside of the show pen, Sparkin Affair loves to work. He and Sorrel Schreibvogel scored a 215.5 to tie for the win in both the …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz and the little-horse-that-could did it again. This time, the young rider and Got Twisted In Vegas scored a 215.5 to tie for the wins in the NAAC and …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Madalyn Werner

It was a dream come true for Madalyn Werner when she had the opportunity to run My Lil Whizkey Girl into the Jim Norick Arena through the historic Gateway of …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – William Clutter

After a 14-year hiatus from the show pen, William Clutter laid it all on the line on Smokinintheboyzroom to win a co-championship in the CINCH Level 4 Non Pro Futurity, …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Gina-Marie Schumacher

The pinnacle end to a rough week with Gunnin For The Nite brought Gina-Marie Schumacher to share the win in the Level 4 CINCH Non Pro Futurity after scoring a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Charles Wiederholt

Charles Wiederholt could find no fault in the performance Ima Magnum Survivor have him to score a 220 to win the CINCH Prime Time Non Pro Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Lane Colston

Lane Colston couldn’t have been happier about the amount of heart HA Chic gave him in the Level 4 Non Pro Finals. The two scored an impressive 219.5 and won …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rick Massimi

Ever since Rick Massimi showed his first reiner as a boy, joining the reining family has been a dream of his. Finally, his dream was brought to fruition and he …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Holly Hardin

After a long, difficult recovery from back surgery, Holly Hardin rode her mare, Wimpys Little Melody to a 209 to tie for the win in the NHRA Prime Time Rookie.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Karly Kopp

Karly Kopp was enjoying an NRHyA dance when she found out that she would be running off for the NAAC Rookie of the Year title the following day, but at …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Jerry Douglas

Jerry Douglas went from terrified on a horse to NAAC Rookie Prime Time Champion in just four years thanks, in part, to the steadfast reliability of his mount, Xtra Dun …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Matthew Dooley

Matthew Dooley and Magnifisent are relatively new partners so they still have a lot to learn about each other.  However, they are proving themselves as a team with co-championships in …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Cassandra Hacking

Cassandra Hacking’s co-championships in the NAAC and NRHA Rookie Level 2 were made even sweeter by the fact that she bought her own horse a year ago when she was …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rafael Christens

Brazillian native Rafael Christians wasn’t sure about the English language, but he has no issues with the language of the horse as he proved by scoring a 219 on a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Hayley Thompson

Addison Sawyer loves that her horse Fifty Shades Of Roan is so fun to ride, and now she can also enjoy his winning ways as she will be going home …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Addison Sawyer

After a week of positive preparation with Whizkey At Dawn, Addison Sawyer felt ready when she walked into Barn 6 at the NRHA Futurity. She proved that she was when …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Sebastian Petroll

After a long career in aged events, Sebastian Petroll and owner Ellen Lloyd Cummins were looking for events for 7-year-old mare Xtra Miss Wimpy to rack up more earnings, and …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Alicia Rapp

Spooks Gotta Glo may have his own list of requirements to do his job, but when his needs are met, he does great things like win the Bob’s Custom Saddles …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Michelle Ann Kimball

Michelle Ann Kimball couldn’t have been prouder of her horse, Spooks Gotta Whiz’s, recognition as an NRHA Hall of Fame inductee during Sliders Night Out held on Wednesday of the …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Pat Warren

Pat Warren, along with her husband Jim, owners of Rancho Oso Rio, were honored with induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Dutch Chapman

Dutch Chapman has enjoyed a long successful career and has coached more Non Pros to high-level wins than many can boast. For that, he was honored as an NRHA Hall …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Dwight Sanders

Dwight Sanders’s 60-year-long career as a farrier and his contributions to the specialized shoeing of reining horses were recognized at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Jose Vazquez

After the loss of his Four Million Dollar Sire Smart Like Juice, Jose Vazquez only owns one stallion, and that is SLJ Corazon Valiente. The two scored a 223 to …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Stephanie Gentile

Stephanie Gentile has had an incredible week at the NRHA Futurity with the horse she leases from Lori Baker, Joes Lil Wrangler. The dynamic duo logged their fourth NAAC Championship …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Paige Vernon

Paige Vernon and her longtime partner Magnum Starlight put it all on the line to win the NAAC & NRHA Non Pro Championships at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rebecca Asmussen

Rebecca Asmussen claimed her third title of the day when she won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 on The Crowd Goes Wildd at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz’s co-championships in the NAAC and NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 classes at the NRHA Futurity were made even sweeter by the fact that she had a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Stephanie Gentile

After claiming the NAAC Limited Non Pro title on Joes Lil Wrangler, Stephanie Gentile claimed co-championships in the NAAC & NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro classes at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rebecca Asmussen

Hot on the heels of her husband’s Congress win on TR Hot Dream, Rebecca Asmussen road him to ties in the NAAC & NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Memorial for Kelle Smith

Pastor Mike Seay led a beautiful prayer memorial for Kelle Smith.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Nathan Piper

Nathan Piper and Cameos Special Gun’s owner Paul Lentsche, decided at the last moment for Piper to qualify the horse for the North American Affiliate Championships and the decision paid …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Ben Beckett

Mason Dorsey had his doubts when NRHA Professional Ben Beckett recommended that he purchase the aptly named Micro Mag, but the 13.3 hh mare proved herself mighty when Beckett rode …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Katie Davis

Katie Davis and Sugarwhizngun, owned by Peyton Langford, topped the scores in the NAAC Rookie Pro and NRHA Rookie Pro with a 216 at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Tyrel Pole

Tyrel Pole and his wife, Rhea’s showy little stud, Sparkys Shining Doll, claimed their second NAAC Championship of the week, the Limited Open, and also took the NRHA Limited Open …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Platinum Performance Welcome Party

The NRHA welcomed its Futurity attendees in style with a scrumptious meal, fun with friends, and a Platinum Performance drawing; however Virtual Horse Help was on the hunt to find …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Stephanie Gentile

Stephanie Gentile leased Joes Lil Wrangler from Lori Baker and rode him to top the NAAC Limited Non Pro by an outstanding 6-point lead at the NRHA Futurity and Adequan® …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Yonathan Baruch

Yonathan Baruch and Peptos Lil Step picked up Co-Championships in the NAAC Open and NRHA Open for owners Nancy Wheeler and Jimmy Nichols at the NRHA Futurity on their way …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Tyrel Pole

Tyrel Pole’s goal for Sparkys Shining Doll was to top off their lead in the Limited Open World Standings with a win in the NAAC Limited Open, but in a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair and Makendiamonds scored a 222.5 to win co-championships in the NAAC Open and NRHA Open for owner Dorothy Queen at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Addison Coats

Addison Coats was thoroughly pleased with Ruf Till The End after they kept their Youth 13 & Under scores consistently high enough to win the circuit championship at the NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Lily Forzani

Lily Forzani has been busy helping her trainer all week, but she still found time to focus on a win. She and her horse, Annies Custom Pistol will be returning …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Layla Flaherty

The Flaherty family claimed another win on the last day of the NRHA Derby. After Logan won the Youth 13 & Under, his sister, Layla, snagged the High Point Championship …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Justin Eddy

Justin Eddy and Xtra Wimpy Voodoo were undefeated in the Youth 14 – 18 classes at the NRHA Derby, finishing with the AQHA Youth 14 – 18 win, the High …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Logan Flaherty

Logan Flaherty says that Story For you is goofy at home, but at the show, he is all business. He and Logan won the Youth 13 & Under [2] class …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Emma Lane

Some horses never run out of ability, and Gunner Gump is one that has lasted the course with Emma Lane, from her youth horse to Switzerland to now sweeping all …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Melissa Wigen

Melissa Wigen and Starlight Escalade have had a very successful show at the NRHA Derby and they ended the week on a high point with Circuit Championships in the Non …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Nancy Murfin-Moxley

After showing in the first slate of Non Pro classes over a week ago, Nancy Murfin-Moxley had to go back home to take care of business there. She arrived late …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Raeanna Thayn

After much success during their long partnership, Raeanna Thayn and Coded N Karma logged yet another championship. This time it was for the Unrestricted Youth [1] at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Justin Eddy

Seeking a quiet, clean run, Justin Eddy and Xtra Wimpy Voodoo won the Youth 14 – 18 [1] at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Emma Hillis

Emma Hillis turned her “horse addiction” into a check for a co-championship in the Youth 13 & Under [1] at the NRHA Derby with her horse, Revolutionary Spooks.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Abigail Dooley

Abigail Dooley says that Top Haida is a fun horse to be around, and he is also a top athlete as he carried her to a 13 & Under Youth …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Casey Deary

Two things that this man can be counted on to do, are winning big events and garnering laughs. Adding to multiple successes with horses out of Americasnextgunmodel, Casey Deary won …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Casey Hinton

Casey Hinton and Magnums Custom Dream laid down an incredible run in the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, scoring a 221 to win the 6666 NRHA Open Level 3 …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Daniel Martins Cruz

With the help of his employer, Fernando Salgado, Daniel Martinz Cruz told of his journey to an NRHA Level 1 Derby Co-Championship with Gunners Deja Girl.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Abby Mixon

It takes a village to rise to the top and Abby Mixon was grateful to have one in her corner when she won the 6666 NRHA Open Level 2 Derby …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jack Daniels

Although Jack Daniels’s history with horses centers around starting colts, he is coming in hot as a showman. He piloted She Whiz Shiney to a 214.5 and a 6666 NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Shane Walters & Spence Bell

Shane Walters won his second consecutive Reiners Rope competition for the benefit of the Reining Horse Foundation. This year Spence Bell helped him rise to the occation.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Wendy May

Wendy May and “Earl”, a.k.a. Magnums Gun, have been struggling to find each other in the show pen, but at the NRHA Derby, they brought it together to win the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Terri Karr

Terri Karr absolutely loves her horse, Babys Flashy Angel, especially after winning a Rookie Prime Time Circuit Championship with her at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Sidney Karr

Sidney Karr and her new horse, Gunmetal Whiz Girl, scored a 141 to win a co-championship in the Rookie Level 1 [2]. She also loves the fact that she can …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Pip Brown

Pip Brown said she wouldn’t have changed a thing about the run on Roosters Myra that got her a Rookie Level 1 [2] Co-Championship.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Erin Stueve

Erin Stueve took the reins of Cooldrinkawalla for the first time in the show pen with her and won the Rookie Level 2 [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Alex Loftin

Alex Loftin has only shown Smokin Smart Ammo twice before he brought her to the Derby, but they kept their scores consistently high enough to win High Point Championships in …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jack Medows

On a homebred stallion (the only one Jack says he’ll ever own) out of his great show mare Chicsdreamofdiamonds, Jack Medows won the 6666 NRHA Non Pro Derby presented by …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jennifer Kasper

A Cool Back Story just got a whole lot cooler when the solid little horse slid to an NRHA Derby Non Pro Level 3 C0-Championship and the Level 1 Championship …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Francesca Sternberg

A little horse with a lot of heart, Red Dirt Paleface showed his grit by landing a Non Pro Derby Level 3 Co-Championship for owner/rider Francesca Sternberg.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Emily Opell

Overcoming her nerves, Emily Opell rode Shining N Tinseltown to a 217 and the Level 2 Non Pro Derby Championship.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Maria Danielli-Krueger

Maria Danieli-Krueger’s goal was to run hard to her stops, and she did that and more to claim the Prime Time Non Pro Derby Championship.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Lance Griffin

Lance Griffin loves Spooks Gotta Tinsel because he always makes the finals, but now he also has a Co-Championship in the Masters Non Pro Derby to write home about too.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Frederick Christen

Frederick Christen is getting in sync with Gunna Cash Ya and while he claims that he left a lot of points in the arena, he picked up a check for …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Ellen Lloyd Cummins

Ellen Lloyd Cummins feels like Xtra Miss Wimpy is taking her to the next level in horsemanship. The mare carried her to a Co-Championship in the Masters Non Pro Derby …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Sam Flarida

Because it is Hollywooddirtysecret’s last derby year, Sam Flarida rode in late in the draw and gave it his best. The horse and rider team scored a 219 to finish …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jack Daniels

Looking for redemption, Jack Daniels rode Genuinely Jo to the Novice Horse Open Level 3 [2] Championship and claimed its corresponding High Point win as well.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Ryan Rushing

Ryan Rushing had lots of fun riding Zapp to the Novice Horse Open Level 2 [2] Championship at the NRHA Derby while trying to improve his stops.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

With a Level 4 finalist in his string, Jared Leclair topped the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [2] on Alpha Coronalastchic and claimed the High Point in the Level 2 …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Shauna Larcombe

Trying to cool things off in the show pen for Spooks Golden Tune, Shauna Larcombe claimed the High Point Championship in the Novice Horse Open Level 1 at the NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Lemonade Stand

These young businesswomen know the importance of giving back. They are giving 10% of their daily profit from their Lemonade Stand to the Reining Horse Foundation.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Hava Vital

Hava Vital won the $20,000 Invitational Freestyle sponsored by the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau to the tune of Mulan Rouge. She choreographed the first portion, then let the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Alicia Rapp

Alicia Rapp cleaned up some things from the first slate of Novice Horse Non Pro classes and got a co-championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 [2] at …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida is heading into the Level 4 Derby finals with two wins already under his belt. On Alpha Jac Sparrow, he scored a 221.5 to win the Tamarack Ranch …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Brandon Brant

Brandon Brant and Dainty Little Spook rode to a 220.5 to make the Level 4 Derby finals and won the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Open Derby win along the way.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair catch-rode his wife’s mare, Gunningthebay, and scored a 146 to win Levels 3 and 2 of the Novice Horse Open at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Shauna Larcombe

While preparing Spooks Golden Tune for owner Angelina Widmoser to show next year, Shawna Larcombe won the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1] at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Melissa Wigen

Although Melissa Wigen misses the horse she lost tremendously, she feels like Starlight Escalade was a gift from God. The duo championed all three levels of the Novice Horse Non …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Veronica Williams

In a run for redemption after some tough luck in the Derby, Veronica Williams rode Shiners Nu Chic to a 143 and a co-championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Gavin Warren

In only their third show, Gavin Warren rode Lil Ruf Maggie to a Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 [1] Co-Championship. Perhaps he knows her so well because he was …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Kaylene Cunningham

Perhaps all the snacks that Kaylene Cunningham has been sharing with KB Bucks N Guns have paid off because the two won the Limited Non Pro Circuit Championship at the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Arnaud Ferret

Although Patrona Whiz is described as a little green, she knows her job well enough to win the Intermediate Open High Point for rider Arnaud Ferret and owner Diane Beckman.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Kylie Baker

Kylie Baker and “Moose,” a.k.a Made For Tinseltown, haven’t been partners long, but they are off to a great start with the Limited Non Pro [2] championship at the NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Richard Pokluda

Richard Pokluda rode Heza Voodoo Doll to a  140 and the Intermediate Open [2] Championship at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Johnette Burman

ARC Wimpysgottagun has had a successful career under many riders, and he continued his winning ways under Johnette Burman taking the Limited Open [2] and High Point Championships at the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Bobby Haneline

Bobby Haneline only started riding Code Dun Snuck Out a little over a month ago, but the pair laid down a 139.5 to win the Rookie Professional [1] at the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Eric Grondin

Although it wasn’t his favorite run, Eric Grondin kept his scores on CBK A Nu Kinda Spark consistently high enough to win the Rookie Professional High Point buckle at the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Amanda Johnson

In only her fourth ride on Arise The Pheonix, Amanda Johnson scored the Prime Time Rookie [1] Championship and the third in the Rookie L1 [1] and L2 [1].

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2022 NRHA Derby – Raegan Shepherd

Although he is a bit quirky, Raegan Shepherd still loves Shining Spook Dancer, especially after winning Rookie Levels 2 and 1 [1] on him at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jack Medows

Jack Medows’s Non Pro Derby is starting out to be very successful as he has won two championships on two home-raised horses. With Tribbiani, he led the prelims and won …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Christine Trautman

Christine Trautman enjoyed the best run she’s ever had and scored a 217.5 to win the Story Book Stables Amateur Division of the NRHA Non Pro Derby on her horse, …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Morgan Hobson

Morgan Hobson only wanted a clean run for Trendsettter to prepare to show in the Open Derby later in the week. She got that and more winning the Green Reiner …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Teresa Roller

Teresa Roller was so grateful to her trainer, Luke Gagnon, after winning the Green Reiner Level 2 and its High Point buckle on Surprized, also known as “Cheeseburger.”

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2022 NRHA Derby – Sidney Karr

Sidney Karr and Gunmetal Whiz Girl have only shown together 3 times, but they put together two solid runs to win the Green Reiner Level 1 High Point Championship at …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Jeremy Gates

Lil Dreamin Magnum isn’t only the Open [1] and Intermediate Open [1] Champion, he is also an overcomer. The standout stallion has recovered from two different colic surgeries to return …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Nick Valentine

Nick Valentine was just planning for a clean, confidence-building run with Light Me Up Joe, and got what he was after and the Limited Open [1] Championship.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Eric Grondin

Eric Grondin is at the beginning of his show career, but he and CBK A Nu Kinda Spark have been coming on strong in the Rookie Professional events, winning the …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Joetta Bell

Joetta Bell loves to show Silver Gunn, and with that in mind, she picked him for the Green Reiner Level 1 [1] at the NRHA Derby and it paid off …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Beth Kelley

Beth Kelley and Nite At The Roxbury are new partners, and they showed in the NRHA Para Reining at the NRHA Derby with intentions to keep it clean and have …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Taylor Overmier

Although last year was Taylor Overmier’s first year to show in NRHA events, she and Wimpy Code Red put together a 143.5 to win the Green Reiner Level 2 [1] …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Rita Clausen

Smart Tinseltown has served the Clausens well and he continued to carry them to championships at the NRHA Derby. Rita Clausen swept the Non Pro [1], Intermediate Non Pro [1], …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Cady Shaw

Although Cady Shaw is still getting to know her new horse, Facit Sheza Digger, she guided her to a 143.5 to win the Prime Time Non Pro [1] and tie …

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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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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 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 – 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 – 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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Nick Valentine – Learned the Most From

Who did NRHA Professional Nick Valentine learn the most from? Watch this video to find out!

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida and Whizscicle rode to the top of the Prime Time division at the NRHA Futurity for owner Arcese Quarter Horses, U.S.A.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Dallas Cunningham

Dallas Cunningham came all the way down from South Dakota and he won’t be returning empty-handed. He rode RFR Voodoos Fuego to an NRHA Futurity Open Level 1 Championship for …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Rodrigo Nieves

At his first NRHA Futurity finals, Uraguay-native Rodrigo Nieves won a Level 1 Co-Championship on Tagin Stilleto Chics for owner Jennifer Marley.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Sebastian Petroll

“I don’t know you could fit a heart like that into a little body like that.” – Sebastian Petroll after winning Levels 3 and 2 of the NRHA Open Futurity …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Andrea Fappani

All Bettss Are Off was not the type of horse that Andrea Fappani is used to. Instead of fitting the horse into his program, he had to fit his program …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Carlee McCutcheon

Carlee McCutcheon followed “The Whizster’s” advice and won the NAAC Youth 14-18 and NRHA Youth 14-18 at the NRHA Futurity with him topping off a busy year of reining and …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz and her trusty show horse Whizenboonsmal made it back to the winner’s circle with a Youth 13 & Under Championship.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Ronny Lane Colston

Ronny “Lane” Colston trusted trainer Cade McCutcheon to choose a futurity horse for him and Cade chose well with Lil Ruf Whizkey. Lane won the NRHA Youth Futurity Championship on …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Mike Weber

Mike Weber let his horse Mifchievious tell him that she wanted to be a futurity horse and it worked out for him with the Prime Time Non Pro NRHA Futurity …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Hannah Mitchell

Hannah Mitchell has loved Stars N Stripes since she was born and the horse came through for her winning the NRHA Level 1 Non Pro Futurity Championship after a three-way …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Jacob Zimmerman

Sixteen-year-old Jacob Zimmerman won the Level 2 Non Pro Futurity on a horse that he had only had for two and a half weeks and had never shown before the …

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2020 NHRA Futurity – Tish Fappani

Tish Fappani had complete faith in Joes Genes the moment that she rode her through the gates at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City. Her faith was confirmed with the …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Mandy McCutcheon

Mandy McCutcheon rode Shining At Nite to the Level 4 Non Pro Futurity Championship and never misses an opportunity to thank the “village” that she credits with her success in …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Colt Mitchell

Colt Mitchell finished his last year in the Short Stirrup classes at the top with another win on Playgun Chic Olena at the NRHA Futurity.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Erika Hogg Belden

Erika Hogg Belden couldn’t be happier with her horse Dun Git A Nicadual after winning the NAAC & NRHA Prime Time Rookie Championship at the NRHA Futurity.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Logan Lindberg

Logan Lindberg made the decision to quit football his sophomore year to focus on riding and rodeo, and he’s glad he did after winning co-championships in the NAAC & NRHA …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Allison Thorson

The Adrquan Arena has been a lucky charm for Allison Thorson and this time was no exception as she co-championed the NAAC and NRHA Rookie Levels 2 and 1 at …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Leslie Baker

What’s happening in the Reining Horse Foundation? R.H.F. Executive Director Leslie Baker brings us up to date with the latest programs to support NRHA’s charitable arm.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Freddie Alexander

American Paint Horse Association Representative Freddie Alexander is on hand at the NRHA Futurity to assist clients with all of their APHA needs. He is also giving award jackets to …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Trapper Lowndes

Trapper Lowndes rode The Voodoo That U Do to the win in the Honorable Mention Futurity at the NRHA Futurity by a whopping 3.5 points over the reserve champion’s score!

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Jose Vazquez

Jose Vazquez has a long history with the family of Like Shiner, so he knew her well when he rode her to the NAAC & NRHA Prime Time Non Pro …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Ruben Pacheco Cuevas

Sofisat has been around the world. Born in Italy, she was purchased by Mexican-native Yolanda Escudero and brought to the NRHA Futurity for Ruben Pacheco Cuevas to win the NAAC …

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NRHA Futurity – Allana Vernon

Allana Vernon’s NAAC Non Pro and NRHA Non Pro Championships were made even sweeter by the fact that her mount, Gunnersrufride, was home-born and raised, and after marking a 226, …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Jessicah Keller

Jessicah Keller and Its Snippin Time experienced an unusual “hiccup” during their performance but were able to try again and win the NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Kyla Thurlow

Kyla Thurlow is still adjusting to her horse Double Guns Tonight a.k.a “Blue”, but she is well on her way having already claimed the NAAC and NRHA Novice Horse Non …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Jennifer Gilliam

Jennifer Gilliam has been riding Magnetized for three years now, so she was very familiar with the horse she won Novice Horse Non Pro Championships on in both the NAAC …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Abby Mixon

In her first show with A Custom Spook, Abby Mixon clinched a co-championship in the NRHA Novice Horse Open Level 1.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Matt McDowell

Ichabod X has had a late start in his career but paired with Matt McDowell, he’s making quite the show horse. The duo won the NAAC Novice Horse Open Level …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Ashley Peterson

Ashley Peterson actually shares Ha Shine Tears Shine with her daughter who shows in Short Stirrup and for the versatile horse to come back and win co-championships in the NAAC …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Mike McEntyre

Mike McEntyre rode Cosmic Vintage as a 3-year-old, but the horse’s show career was held up by an injury. Now he’s back in training with Mike and the two won …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Nikki Tyndall

Nikki Tyndall woke Stars At Midnite in her stall before taking her to the warm-up pen. The veteran mare quickly wiped the sleep out of her eyes and won the …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Derek Heitland

Derek Heitland and Spooks Gotta Spark put together a solid run with a partnership of only two months to win both the NAAC and NRHA Limited Open classes at the …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Jenny Ricotta

Jenny Ricotta and her husband, Marco, raised Miss Whizzletown from a bottle after she was orphaned. Now the big beautiful mare helped Jenny win the NAAC and NRHA Limited Non …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Shauna Larcombe

As Shauna Larcombe celebrates helping to bring Shiners Chic’s earning over $300K, she adds two more wins to his list of laurels: the NAAC Intermediate Open and NRHA Intermediate Open …

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Robin Schoeller

Robin Schoeller has a very high opinion of Tinseltown Flash and wasn’t let down when the horse helped him win the NAAC Open Championship at the NRHA Futurity.

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2020 NRHA Futurity – Brian Bell

Armed with his father’s talented stallion, Mr Hollywood Cee, Brian Bell rode to the NRHA Open Championship at the NRHA Futurity.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Lean On Me

Despite social distancing protocols, reiners are still there for one another. Enjoy this video compilation of clips from the NRHA Derby.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Amy & Colt Mitchell

Sunday at the NRHA Derby was Mitchell day when Amy Mitchell and her son, Colt, both won their classes! Amy won the Prime Time Rookie class and Colt claimed the …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Patrick Flaherty for Anna Clausen

Anna Clausen won the Youth 14-18 [2] Championship and High Point award but had to leave the show before the awards ceremony so her trainer, Patrick Flaherty graciously stood in …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Lydia Bell

Lydia Bell took the Unrestricted Youth High Point Championship on her horse “Leroy.”

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2020 NRHA Derby Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz breezed through her run to win the 13 & Under Youth Championship!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Logan Flaherty

What better gift could a boy give his horse trainer dad for Father’s Day than sweeping both slates and both levels of his Green Reiner classes? Logan Flaherty did just …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Arno Honstetter

Arno Honstetter took the victory in the $45,000 Level 2 Open Derby riding Special Made Whiskey

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2020 NRHA Derby – Jason Vanlandingham

Jason Vanlandingham and A Vintage Smoke completed their circuit having won the NRHA Futurity, the NRBC and now adding the NRHA Level 4 Open Derby Championship to their accolades!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Kole Price

Kole Price rode hard for his mount’s biggest fan, Amber Gokey. He emerged with the NRHA Level 3 Open Derby Championship on Gunna Stop.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Torri Sims

Although she has only been riding reiners for three years, Torri Sims will be taking home the NRHA Level 1 Open Derby Championship!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Ann Salmon-Anderman

Ann Anderman enjoyed the Prime Time Open Derby Championship on Maximum Mag with which she has quite a history!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Fernando Salgado

Fernando Salgado earned the $15,000 Bob’s Custom Saddles Novice Horse Open Derby Championship when he rode Gotta Shiney Peso to a 219 for owner Pedro Hernandez.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Colt Mitchell

This is a bittersweet year for Colt Mitchell as he enjoys his last year in the Short Stirrup class and prepares to retire his horse, but he’s making the most …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Anna & Rita Clausen

It was a Clausen kind of day when these sisters each won their age divisions: Anna was 14-18 Co-Champion and Rita took the 13 & Under Championship!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Brogan Hill

Brogan Hill was one happy girl when she won a Youth 14-18 [1] Co-Championship on her new horse, Quik Draw McGraw. You won’t believe how long she has owned him …

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2020 NRHA Derby – How do you think Coronavirus has affected the Derby Horses?

NRHA Derby attendees young and old, trainers, owners, and others in between weighed in on how they think the Coronavirus has affected the Derby horses this year.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Valencia Pitzing

Due to distance, Valencia Pitzing doesn’t get to ride a lot anyways, but after an eleven-week layoff she proved that she was still ready to perform when she won the …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Haley Hoffman

Haley Hoffman won Co-Championships in the Rookie Levels 1 and 2 [1] classes at the NRHA Derby with a horse that her mother raised and trained herself so we let …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Indy Roper

It was an emotional night for Indy Roper after she won the NRHA Level 4 Non Pro Derby marking a 222.5 on Spooks Show Time!  

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2020 NRHA Derby – Samantha Smith

For Samantha Smith, winning the NRHA Non Pro Level 3 Derby on Drinkin Moonshine was just icing on the cake of showing in the finals!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Madison Gustin

Madison Gustin put in hours of hard work to win Levels 2 and 1 of the NRHA Non Pro Derby on a mare that, for the past year and a …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Tami Nelson

Tami Nelson entered the Jim Norick Arena with one goal in mind: “Ride hard and don’t make any mistakes!” She exited the arena with the Prime Time Non Pro Derby …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Sam Flarida

Sam Flarida claimed the Youth Non Pro Championship scoring a 219.5 on Hollywooddirtysecret.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Sam Flarida

Sam Flarida claimed the Youth Non Pro Championship scoring a 219.5 on Hollywooddirtysecret.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Michael Garnett

Michael Garnett won his second consecutive Masters Non Pro Derby Championship in 2020 riding Hollywood Nites.  

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2020 NRHA Derby – Adam Donahue

Adam Donahue almost didn’t bring Not Ruf to the Derby, but when the horse told him he was ready, he listened! He’ll be returning to Missouri with the $10,000 Bob’s …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Tate Wynn

Tate Wynn will be taking home both Para Reining Championships offered at the NRHA Derby: the USA Reining Grade 5 and the NRHA Para Reining.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Logan Flaherty

Nine-year-old Logan Flaherty won both levels of the Green Reiner classes scoring a 145 on Jenny Ricotta’s horse SS Spyderman at the NRHA Derby.  

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2020 NRHA Derby – Trevor Dare

Trevor Dare won High Point Championships in Levels 1 and 3 of the Novice Horse Open classes at the NRHA Derby on Ruffed Up Spooks owned by Ixtul Quarter Horses.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Michelle Chapman

Michelle Chapman’s mount Reyny Day Dreamer was a home-raised product of owners Carolyn Tracey Brose and Maron Neff and Michelle’s has had him in training from the very beginning. At …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Rodrigo Nieves

Rodrigo Nieves tied for the win in both the Novice Horse Open Level 2 and Level 3 after marking a 144 on Hesa Rockin Whiz owned by Roxanne Koepsell! With …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Abby Mixon

Abby Mixon rode Thischicsdunwhizit to a 144.5 and the Novice Horse Open Level 1 Championship [2] for owners Deborah Thompson and Diane Witkin!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Madison Rafacz

Through staying consistent in both slates of Novice Horse Non Pro classes, Madison Rafacz and Hezza Rowdy Whiz earned the High Point buckles in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Kristen Avila

Kristen Avila entered Xtra Voodoo Sinbar in the Novice Horse Non Pro to try to gain a little redemption. She made the most of it with a 143 and the …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Ronny Lane Colston

Ronny Lane Colston topped the $7,500-added Level 4 Non Pro 8 & Up Derby as well as taking the $6K-added Non Pro [2] horse show class and its High Point …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Bailey Kolsun

Bailey Kolsun took full advantage of the extra time that the Covid Shutdown created by spending more time with her horse. It paid off with the Co-Championship in the Level …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz was thrilled that her three-year partnership with Whizenboonsmal got another year to derby so she celebrated with a co-championship in the Level 3 Non Pro 8 & Up …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Anna Clausen

Anna Clausen rode her horse Smart Tinseltown to the Level 1 Non Pro 8 & Up Derby Championship with a 143.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair has enjoyed a lot of success in the past with Susan Meyer’s mare Lime A Rita, and at the NRHA Derby, they pulled it off again winning Co-Championships …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Matt Palmer

Matt Palmer took client Mark Hurd’s horse into the show pen for the first time and won the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1] and the Co-Championships in both Levels …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Morgan Hinkle

Morgan Hinkle and her long-time partner Wimpys King Lad put in two consistent runs in the Limited Non Pro classes at the NRHA Derby to earn their first circuit championship!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Kalicia Walters

Kalicia Walters has put in the hard work, and is now reaping the rewards with her win in the $500 Limited Non Pro [2] at the NRHA Derby!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Austin Morris

Austin Morris had plenty of reasons to celebrate at the NRHA Derby. Not only was he taking home his first Lawson, but in total, he won the Intermediate Open [2] …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Andrea Fappani

Andrea Fappani acted on a last-minute notion to show Shine Plum Shine in the $6K-added Open [1] class and won the co-championship with a 148.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Debbie Brown

Debbie Brown is happy to be back to showing, especially after winning the Intermediate Open [1] at the NRHA Derby with a 146. In true trainer’s fashion, now, she will …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Courtney Battison

Courtney Battison won the Novice Horse Non Pro Levels 1 & 3 [1] on Corona Tag after she scored a 143 at the NRHA Derby!

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2020 NRHA Derby – Indy Roper

Indy Roper came to Oklahoma City all the way from Indiana and won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 [1] at the NRHA Derby with a 144.

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2020 NRHA Derby – Ronny Lane Colston

Ronny Lane Colston has a full plate at the NRHA Derby with three Derby horses and getting his mare ready for the 8 & Up. She is preparing well having …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Tristan Bagby

Tristan Bagby is still trying to figure things out with her new horse, but that didn’t stop her from scoring a 145 to win the Intermediate Non Pro [1] and …

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2020 NRHA Derby – Morris Kulmer

Morris Kulmer rode NVR What A Lucky Joe to the Prime Time Non Pro [1] and USA Reining Amateur [1] championships at the 2020 NRHA Derby with a 143.5.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Bloopers

Enjoy these whoopses and oopses from the NRHA Futurity because there is never a dull moment with youngsters involved! The footage of the dog in the arena was generously provided …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Cade McCutcheon

Cade McCutcheon has had a historical year and topped it off with TONS of icing! He finished as the youngest rider to ever win the NRHA Level 4 Futurity in …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Jacob Ballard

Leland, Illinois trainer Jacob Ballard won the Level 1 Open Futurity Championship on Flashin Benjamins and he said, “If you have somebody that is always willing to help you get …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Martin Larcombe

“Any time you can be here on a Saturday night and get around okay, It’s always a good day!” Martin Larcombe said after winning the Prime Time Futurity Championship on …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Lots of People and GOOD Dogs!

Things are busy on the final day of the NRHA Futurity as we await the beginning of the Open Finals! Just look at how many people are milling around waiting …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – McKinnon Larcombe

McKinnon Larcombe and Designed With Shine accepted their third North American Affiliate Championship this week after the Youth 14-18 classes! They also took the NRHA Youth 14-18 Championship as well.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Jesse Asmussen

For Jesse Asmussen, drawing first was anything but unlucky! His score led the field until the very last rider matched it. After an intense runoff, he won the Level 4 …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Luca Fappani

Luca Fappani’s first Futurity experience will be one to remember! After a loose dog interrupted his first run, he got a re-ride only to tie for the Level 4 Championship …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Blair McFarlin

Blair McFarlin celebrated her first-ever Futurity Championship when she won the Level 1 Futurity on Starlight N Dreams!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Jose Vazquez

Jose Vazquez is proud to breed, raise, and show his own horses. He won the Prime Time Non Pro Futurity on a horse whose grandmother and grandmother he also showed …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Sara Honegger, NRHyA Youth Delegates

NRHyA Youth Professional Programs Manager Sara Honegger and two of her delegates, Lane Coston and Tess Yuhaschek, talk about the benefits of becoming an NRHyA Youth Delegate.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Faith Horner

Faith Horner rode her horse “James” aka Dreamin Ruf to the USA Reining 13 & Under Championship! Maybe one day we will see Faith representing the US on an International …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz found her way to the winner’s circle for the third time this week. This time, she rode her mare Wimpys Dun Twistin to the NAAC Youth 13 & …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Kyla Thurlow

Kyla Thurlow accepted her second NAAC Rookie Level 2 Championship this time on Kachina Olena Tag, better known as “Facebook”.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Kim Brokaw

Kim Brokaw has had some tough luck with horses, but Bobby and Kristen Avila stepped up and leased KR Ima Dreamer to her. She is so grateful they did especially …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Kalena Reynolds

Kalena Reynolds reached a goal that she has been working towards for the past four years: she was named 2019 NRHA Rookie of the Year and with that came the …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Deborah Good

Deborah Good was barely healed from shoulder surgery when she won the NAAC Prime Time Rookie with a horse that seems to be able to adapt easily to any level …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Colt Mitchell

Colt Mitchell and Playgun Chic Olena are two peas in a pod! They both work hard, play hard, and wow the judges as they proved when they won the Short …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Lisa Dentoni

Smart Little Dunnit pulled double duty which equals double the wins: he won the Intermediate Open earlier in the week with David Hansen and then returned to the winner’s circle …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Emily Emerson

Emily Emerson and 9-year-old Give Me Starbucks topped the scores in the Invitational Freestyle with a moving performance set to the sound of Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain) by …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Sliders Night Interviews Part 2

In this second part of the segment, Sliders Night Out attendees share the specific way people, horses, and the reining horse industry has influenced their lives.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Sliders Night Out Part 1

Listen to these heartfelt testimonies by people attending Sliders Night Out.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Mississippi State University Judging Team

Meet the Mississippi State University Judging Team who won the Sr Team Collegiate Competition held during the NRHA Futurity. They are from left – Courtney Heaton (Coach), Kate Burch, McKinley …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Grayson Cottrell

Grayson Cottrell, as student at Oklahoma State University, emerged victorious in the NRHyA Individual Judging Competition held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Continental Saddlery, Sengence & Showgirls Apparel

There are a wide variety of vendors at the NRHA Futurity. Look your best with the skincare products at Sengence, dress your best with the show clothing at Showgirls Apparel, …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Show Stoppin & Stormcloud Designs

These are some more awesome vendors at the 2019 NRHA Futurity! Show Stoppin sells one of a kind custom made show blankets and tops to match them! Stormcloud Designs has …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Blue Wave Tech, Handmade Exotics & Ruby Ribbon

There are some great vendors at the 2019 NRHA Futurity! Blue Wave Tech has a mobile device that eases your aches and pains, Handmade Exotics makes one of kind belts …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan was recognized as the first NRHA Reiner of the Year at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Roberto Cuoghi

Italian Roberto Cuoghi was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame during Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Dave Silva

Dave Silva was recognized for his influence in the reining horse industry with the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award during Sliders Night Out.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Claudio Risso

Italian native Claudio Risso was recognized at the Sliders Night Out for his induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Sara Honegger, NRHyA

NRHyA Youth Programs Manager, Sara Honegger talks about the Youth programs happening at the NRHA Futurity.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Josh Murphy

Josh Murphy was happy for the opportunity to redeem the confidence of himself and CBKtinseltownsparty after missing the Futurity Finals. They certainly did justice to the name of the class …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – McKinnon Larcombe

Since she moved to the United States from Australia, winning the NAAC Non Pro Championship has been a goal for McKinnon Larcombe. After a great year showing Designed With Shine, …

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2019 Futurity – Morris Kulmer

Morris Kulmer rode NVR What A Lucky Joe to the NAAC Non Pro Prime Time, the Non Pro ancillary, and the USA Reining Amateur Championships and thanked God, his trainer, …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Hava Vital

Hava Vital and FM Cottonwood took the win in the Novice Horse Open Level 1.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz and Whizenboonsmal returned to the NAAC winner’s circle when they scored a 217 t0 win the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Stacy Yarbrough

Stacy Yarbrough finished off her week at the Futurity with the NAAC Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 Championship on Xtra Rubiesforwimpy and she was sure to give credit where …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Sam Flarida

Sam Flarida had an exciting run on PS Misses Officer, a young mare that he raised and trained mostly himself, to take this win in both the Novice Horse Non …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Devin Warren

Devin Warren enjoyed one of “those” rides with Outlaw Dreams and won the NAAC Novice Horse Open Level 1 as well as the Novice Horse Open Level 1 ancillary class!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Jeromy Lipps

Last in the draw, Jeromy Lipps knew he had to stay quiet and keep out of the penalty box. He did that and more. With Some Likeit Hot, he won …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Meaghan Shea

Meghan Shea came in last in the draw on Master Magnums Dream and claimed the Limited Open title, winning her very first saddle!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Cody Garrison

Bombshell Banjo wasn’t ready for retirement as she proved when Cody Garrison brought her back to the show pen this year to win the NAAC Rookie Pro and Rookie Pro …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Matthew Cunningham

Im Spookin Electric got a late start in his career but seems to be coming along nicely after winning the Limited Open with Matthew Cunningham.

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Twelve-year-old Madison Rafacz was planning to take it easy, but her horse, Whizenboonsmal, had other ideas! The two scored a 220 to win the NAAC Limited Non Pro and the …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Mirjam Stillo

Mirjam Stillo rode Steppin Little Lena to the NAAC Open Championship directly after their World Show debut and still have a busy week ahead of them here at the NRHA …

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida is pleased to be reunited with his personal favorite mount, Spooks Gotta Spark, especially after winning the ancillary Open at the NRHA Futurity!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – Tanner Boyes

Tanner Boyes made the 15-hour journey from Wisconsin to compete in the NAAC and he won’t be leaving empty-handed! He and Guns Last Chance won the NAAC Intermediate Open Championship!

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2019 NRHA Futurity – David Hanson

David Hanson only got Smart Little Dunnit this year, but together they just won the Intermediate Open Championship!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Bloopers

What would a show be without fun, laughs, and other merriment? These are the bloopers caught at the NRHA Derby!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Becca Schaffhauser

Becca Schaffhauser won the Short Stirrup class championship as well as the High Point buckle on a leased mare that her dad, Sam, showed in the derbys.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Bo Van Duys

Bo Van Duys only wanted an easy clean run with her new mare after showing her in the Non Pro Derby, but in the process, she won the USA Reining …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Addisyn Schmersal & Siena Krueger

Addisyn Schmersal took the High Point Buckle in the Youth 13 & Under and Siena Krueger snagged the Youth 14-18 and Unrestricted Youth High Point Buckles!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Ava Bush

Ava Bush rode her super sweet mare, Shes A Shining Gun, to the NRHA and AQHA 13 & Under Championships!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Lydia Bell

After her sister won the Short Stirrup class on “Leroy”, Lydia Bell rode him to the Unrestricted Youth, NRHA 14-18, and AQHA 14-18 Championships with him!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Jamie Walters

Jamie Walters enjoyed a hot run with her horse Hot Rockin Spook and won the Prime Time Rookie class and High Point Buckle! Now she’s preparing for the Run For …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Paige Pastorino

Paige Pastorino will be taking the Rookie Level 2 High Point Buckle home to California after the Derby! What is she laughing at? Watch for the NRHA Derby bloopers!

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2019 NRHA – Alexia Tordoff

Alexia Tordoff improved her score from the other day to win both Levels 2 and 1 in the Rookie plus the Level 1 High Point Buckle!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Ruth Hamlin

Ruth Hamlin got to show her derby horse that has been being shown by Dany Tremblay for the first time. She’s only been riding the horse this week at the …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Allison Thorson & Bruce Koefoot

Schmersal Reining Horses is having a successful time at the Derby. With the Non Pro Derby Champion riding there as well as both of the Co-Champions in both levels of …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Joao Marcos

Less than a year after being inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame, Dun It For Chex, owned by Joao Marcos of Cardinal Ranch, reached the Million Dollar Dam milestone. …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Josh Tishman

Josh Tishman’s mount gave it all during the week of the NRHA Derby. He made the finals in both the Non Pro Derby with owner Kathy Thompson and the Open …

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2019 NHRA Derby – Cade McCutcheon

Cade McCutcheon and Shes Got Good Guns claimed the NRHA Open Levels 3 and 2 Derby Championships with a 227.5.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Jimmy van der Hoeven

Jimmy van der Hoeven delivered another impressive run on Guaranteed A Magnum sliding to the top of the Open Level 4 Derby for the second year in a row!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Dean Brown

Dean Brown took the Prime Time Open Derby Championship on his way through a very busy summer!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Kynley Bell

Despite an unexplained spook, Kynley Bell continued to show her way to the 10 & Under Short Stirrup Championship!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Siena Krueger

As the first draw in the youth classes, Siena Krueger made it count. She’ll go home with both the NRHA 14-18 and the Unrestricted Youth Championships!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Taylor Zimmerman

Taylor Zimmerman rode her brother’s horse to the USA Reining Youth 14-18 and then she’s bound for Switzerland to compete for the USA!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Addisyn Schmersal

Addisyn Schmersal on CC Enterprise won the NRHA Youth 13 & Under despite her horse’s potential to “joke” in the show pen!

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2019 NRHA Derby – NRHA Thailand

Founding members of NRHA Thailand are attending the Derby in Oklahoma City hoping to become an NRHA Affiliate and to learn all they can.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Stephanie Johnson

Stephanie Johnson rides with Josianne Gautier and couldn’t be happier, especially after winning the Prime Time Rookie!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Anna Clausen

Big sister (Shelby) had her time in the spotlight, and now little sister gets her time to shine! Anna Clausen won the Green Reiner Level 2 in Oklahoma City in …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Alexia Tordoff

Alexia Tordoff holds the reins of Blue Collar Tag and won the Green Reiner Level 1, and this was only her second showing on him!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Mike Garnett

Even with a few bobbles, Mike Garnett emerged victorious in the Masters Non Pro Derby!

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2019 NRHA Derby – David McGee

David McGee led rodevKnaughtybyknature to the NRHA Non Pro Prime Time Derby with the help of his lovely wife!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Jennifer Neudorf

Jennifer Neudorf accomplished the impossible becoming the 2019 NRHA Non Pro Level 4 – 1  and Youth Derby Champion! What a feat this was!

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2019 NRHA Derby – Madison Steed

Madison Steed won the Collegiate Reining Championship for the second time in a row. This time with a horse donated for the purpose by Rosanne Sternberg: Spook N Sparkle.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Marie Marsh

Marie Marsh saw this horse a year ago and knew she had to have him. She finally got him bought in January, brought him to Oklahoma City and won the …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Melinda Davis

to Melinda Davis, quitting isn’t an option. She has pushed through many trials to leave OKC with the PARA Reining Grade 4 Championship title.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Tate Wynn

Tate Wynn thoroughly enjoyed his run in the PARA Reining Grade 6 at the Derby. Watch his interview to hear it from him.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Jada Mark

For Jada Mark, it was love at first sight with her good mare. Here at the Derby, they won the Green Reiner Level 1 Co-Championship.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Allison Thorson

Allison Thorson enjoyed a very special win with her horse, Smart Cowboy Whiz. Their co-championship in the Green Reiner Level 1 marked the first time the pair have been in …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Mary Jane Scruggs

Mary Jane Scruggs won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 class on her 5-year-old gelding when schooling him after the Derby competition. Sorry about the haziness. It is quite …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair and Owner Susan Meyer have had a lucrative show.  Jared won both Levels of the Novice Horse Open as well as the High Point Buckles for both on …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Mathieu Buton

Matheu Buton claimed the first ever Bob’s Custom Saddles Novice Horse Open Derby Championship and he did it with such a grateful heart!  

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2019 NRHA Derby – Landon Augustin

It was a long wait for Landon Augustin from the time he got his horse as a weanling to coming to Oklahoma City to win the Novice Horse Non Pro …

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2019 NRHA Derby – Matthew Verser

Matthew Verser is a man of few words, but big wins after he earned the Co-Championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 in Oklahoma City.

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2019 NRHA Derby – Janet Bache

Janet Bache enjoyed a little redemption run with her co-championship in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2.

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