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Big Winners in Vegas: Horse Show
OPEN TWO REIN SPECTACULAR RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE)
Boyd Rice piloted 2016 stallion Fabulous Fletch (Royal Fletch x Little Smart Ginger x Smart Little Lena), bred and owned by Kit and Charlie Moncrief, to tie with a 438.5 (H:146/R:145/C:147.5) and earned $4,125.
We drew the perfect cow for him—the faster the cow the more he likes it! A cow that turns and looks at him gets him pretty bright [eyed]. The herd work shaped up exactly like I was hoping; he was a rock star.”
This is the first horse that Walker has ridden in multiple stages of traditional reined cow horse training.
“It’s really cool to show him through the snaffle and then he was really good in the hackamore, and now, he’s fun in the [two-rein] and bridle,” she explained. “This is my first two-rein horse and it’s been a blast—I’ve always wanted to show it!”
The win gives Walker a boost for the remaining show year. She rides with NRCHA professional Ben Baldus and expressed her thanks to him for always supporting her.
“Ben and Cameron Baldus and the whole Baldus crew are always helping me, and my parents are always so supportive allowing me to do this,” she said. “My friends cheer me on. It’s nice to have such a great support system!”
The Non Pro Two Rein Spectacular Reserve Champion title went to Mark Broeckel and his 2016 gelding CR Dees Be Tuff (Woody Be Tuff x CR Dees Boon Meow x Peptoboonsmal), bred by Center Ranch. The pair scored a composite 435.5 (H:144/R:146.5/C:145) to earn $2,222.
OPEN TWO REIN SPECTACULAR RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE)
With the same composite score of 438.5 (H:144/R:143/C:151.5), Clayton Edsall rode 2016 stallion Heza Rowdy Cat (Bet Hesa Cat x Dear Little Boon Bar x Boon Bar), bred by Clyde Wilmott and owned by Kim Basterrechea, to earn $4,125.
NON PRO TWO REIN SPECTACULAR RESERVE CHAMPION
Mark Broeckel and his 2016 gelding CR Dees Be Tuff (Woody Be Tuff x CR Dees Boon Meow x Peptoboonsmal) scored a composite 435.5 (H:144/R:146.5/C:145) to earn $2,222.
Compiled by Lillian Kent | Photos by Primo Morales IG WINNERS INVEGASB
Large classes and tough competitors vied for horse show titles at the 2022 Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 24 through April 2.
OPEN BRIDLE RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE)
The Open Bridle Reserve Champion race was a dead heat, with Bet Lucky 13 (Bet Hesa Cat x Miss Lucky Starlight x Grays Starlight) and Todd Crawford shimmying their way into the standings with a 441 (R:222/C:219), earning $3,225. The 2013 stallion was bred by James Eakin and is owned by Robert and Allysn Light.
OPEN BRIDLE RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE)
Luke Jones and Mr Comin In Hot (Mr Playinstylish x Lil Sally Cat x High Brow Cat) put together a 218 rein work and 223 cow work for a 441 composite and $3,225 in earnings. The 2015 gelding is bred and owned by Kit and Charlie Moncrief. The Clinton Marshallowned gelding High Stressin Cat (WR This Cats Smart x Playguns Melody x Playgun) and Nick Dowers scored a 441 (R:222/C:219) and tied for the Open Bridle Reserve Championship. Bred by Wagonhound Land and Livestock LLC, High Stressin Cat earned $3,225 for the feat.
SJR Smooth Lil Oak (Smooth As A Cat x Shiners Little Oak x Shining Spark), bred by San Juan Ranch, and Kyle Noyce scored a composite of 441 (R:220.5/C:220.5). The 2016 gelding is owned by Janie DvorakCompton and earned $4,225 for the two open titles.
OPEN BRIDLE RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE)
LIMITED OPEN BRIDLE CHAMPION
RR Cat Benatar (Reys Dual Badger x High Brow Cat Lady x High Brow Cat) and Caitlyn Showalter scored a 417 (R:205.5/C:211.5). The 2016 mare earned $1,500 for breeder and owner Roy A Rich Inc.
NON PRO BRIDLE CHAMPION, INTERMEDIATE NON PRO BRIDLE CHAMPION, LIMITED NON PRO BRIDLE CHAMPION
Thecrowdlovesme (Smart Chic Olena x Shine Smartly x Shining Spark) and owner Lindsay Wadhams earned three champion titles for a total of $6,381. The 2008 stallion, bred by Walter Greeman and Tammy Hays, marked a 147 in the reining and a 150 in the cow work for a 297 composite.
NON PRO BRIDLE RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE), INTERMEDIATE NON PRO BRIDLE RESERVE CHAMPION (TIE), SELECT NON PRO BRIDLE CHAMPION
Perfect Light Time (CD Lights x BBR Perfect Timin x A Chic In Time) and owner Tracy Adams garnered three titles together, earning $3,097 with their 293 (R:145/C:148) composite. The 2011 gelding was bred by Piras Cows and Horses USA. Riley Friesen and Peggy Cummins bredand-owned gelding Sweethearts Legacy (Cats Moonshine x A Docs Sweetheart x A Docs Special) navigated to a 279 (R:140/C:139), good for the Youth Cow Horse 13 & Under Championship.
LIMITED OPEN BRIDLE RESERVE CHAMPION
Starlights Sweet Cat (Highbrows Jaggededge x Tuf N Sweet x Starlight N Montana) and Portia McCutchan earned $1,125 for owner Lori Selingmann with their Reserve Championship. Bred by Karla Grimes, the 2013 gelding marked a 417 (R:212/C:201.5) with McCutchan.
Randy Gamble and his 2016 gelding Flint Mccullough (Smart Boons x Smart Dueling Chic x Smart Chic Olena) earned $1,720 between their two Reserve Championships. The Linda McMahonbred gelding marked a 293 (R:147/C:146) to achieve the titles.
YOUTH COW HORSE 13 & UNDER
NON PRO HACKAMORE CHAMPION
Charlene Meeks and Play Sally Play (Play Dual Rey x KF Peptos Sally x Peptos Stylish Oak), scored a 142 in the reining and 145.5 in the cow for a 287.5 composite. The 2017 mare bred by Jennifer Anderson and owned by Scot and Charlene Meeks added $1,292 to her lifetime earnings.
Michael Vipham and his 2017 mare JP Royal Tinker Bell (JP Colonel Blackcatt x JP Jodie Starlight x Wranglers Starlight) scored a 291 (R:145/C:146) together for two Open Championships. The Van Norman Quarter Horses Inc.-bred mare earned $3,090 for the effort.
INTERMEDIATE OPEN HACKAMORE RESERVE CHAMPION
Cayley Wilson and 2018 stallion CR Dainty N Tuff (Woody Be Tuff x Dainty Dual Rey x Dual Rey) put together a composite of 290 (R:145.5/C:144.5), earning $400 for owner Lee Ann McDaniel. Hickorys Lucky Time (Hickory Holly Time x Travalenas Luckylegs x Travalena) and Craig Cowley earned $1,100 for their score of 283.5 (R:141/C:142.5). The 2017 mare was bred by Alan and Kay Needle, and is owned by Craig and Rosie Cowley.
NON PRO HACKAMORE RESERVE CHAMPION
Tylor Todd her gelding and Voodoo Whiskey (Shiners Voodoo Dr x Whiskey On Wheels x Paddys Irish Whiskey) earned a Reserve Championship together with a score of 284.5 (R:139/C:145.5). The Ricky Dusin-bred horse earned $969 for the feat.
The Open Hackamore Reserve Championship went to Mik Jagger (Metallic Cat x Reds Instant Magic x Abrakadabracre) and Clayton Edsall, who marked a 290.5 (R:146/C:144.5) and earned $2,088 for owner Paul George Poor. The 2017 stallion was bred by Fults Ranch Ltd.
OPEN HACKAMORE RESERVE CHAMPION
LIMITED OPEN HACKAMORE CHAMPION
