Immediate Release-July 13,2016- Oklahoma City, Okla. – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Sire & Dam Program paid out $9,000 to stallions and their owners enrolled in the program during the 2016 NRHA Derby. Program winners from the three divisions received NRHA Lawson trophies in addition to their paychecks. One direct offspring of the Sire & Dam Program, Msdreamy, ridden by Fredrick Christen and sired by Magnum Chic Dream, had great success and helped her sire earn even more money from the program. Magnum Chic Dream is a NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire and had five offspring that placed high enough to earn him a total of $5,500. Below is the list of Sire & Dam award winners:
Level 4 Open
$1,500 to Magnum Chic Dream, owned by Viola Scott, for Magnum Starlights for placing first
$1,000 to Tinsel Jac, owned by Tinsel Jac Partners, for Pinsail Jac for placing secong
$250 (tie) to Gunner, owned by McQuay Stable Inc., for Guns R For Shootin for placing third
$250 (tie) to Smart Spook, owned by Rosanne Sternberg, for Shine N Spook for placing third
Level 3 Open
$1,500 to Smart Spook, owned by Rosanne Sternberg, for Dun Spooked Us for placing first
$1,000 to Magnum Chic Dream, owned by Viola Scott, for Magnum By Dream for placing second
$500 to Einsteins Revultion owned by Silver Spurs Equine, for Revolution Is Dun for placing third
Level 4 Non Pro
$1,500 to Magnum Chic Dream, owned by Viola Scott, for Mega Maggie Mae for placing first
$1,000 to Magnum Chic Dream, owned by Viola Scott, for Made By Magnum for placing second
$500 to Magnum Chic Dream, owned by Viola Scott, for Msdreamy (Sire & Dam Offspring), for placing third. Started in 1966, the NRHA Sire & Dam Program continues to provide significant benefits to both stallion and mare owners. Stallions who participate in the program are eligible for NRHA Futurity and NRHA Derby awards, while mare owners have the opportunity to purchase breedings to the top stallions in the industry at reduced rates. Sire & Dam offspring are eligible for:
- Reduced entry fees for the NRHA Futurity and NRHA Derby, (a savings of up to $4,000)
- Later entry deadlines for both events
- Automatically eligible to compete at the NRHA Futurity and NRHA Derby (a $300 savings)
Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development of and public interest in the sport of reining. The focus is on developing and maintaining suitable standards of performance and judging and in providing a fun filled, family-oriented atmosphere. The NRHA would like to continue the celebration of our 50th anniversary with our corporate partners, members and supporters for making this association a true success.
Source: NRHA