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The SouthWest Chat

Erin Taormino & Jittery

elcome to the November Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. is packed with World and Futurity results. The next issue continues our World & Futurity coverage and includes extra distribution at Fort Worth and Oklahoma City shows.

While NRCHA ran another fantastic Snaffle Bit Futurity, it wasn’t without controversy. In the Open Hackamore Finals a Yellowstone banner cost quite a few riders their run for the title. How a non-title sponsor got wall space after the start of the show and premier wall space is subject of a few conversations. Another question was who authorized the filming of the Hackamore finals for a television show? While everyone is thanking Taylor Sheridan for his generosity, I want to know how did this get approved? Congratulations to Erin Taormino and Jittery who despite the challenges added to this class, won it!

Unfortunately all of the horses in the class will have the same earnings for this class as she earned if you go by the posted results. So the last place horse who scored a zero had the same boost to his lifetime earnings as Taormino.

Just some food for thought. Here’s the press release: On Wednesday, October 21, Taylor Sheridan, co-creator and producer of Yellowstone, used the Open Hackamore Finals as a chance to capture footage for use in his Paramount Network hit television series. It became apparent during the first set of Open Hackamore Finals that an arena sign placed by the film crew was presenting a significant distraction for the horses. After concurring with NRCHA leadership, Taylor offered to pay each of the 19 Open Hackamore finalists $13,244—the same amount that was awarded for first place. Sheridan acknowledged the intrusion and wished to make the best of the unfortunate situation for each worthy finalist. Prizes and placings were still awarded by virtue of each horse’s score.

“The banner that was placed in the arena by Taylor’s crew was opportune for Yellowstone, but unfortunately not for the horses showing. The NRCHA appreciates Taylor’s willingness

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to acknowledge what happened and make amends to the contestants and owners,” said NRCHA President Corey Cushing.

In light of much speculation on social media surrounding this incident, the NRCHA wishes to assure the public that NRCHA show management, staff and leaders worked quickly and diligently on a resolution that was in the best interest of all 19 Open Hackamore Finals horses, as well as the owners and riders who were directly impacted. If you are a cow horse fan, then you have seen NRCHA premier events in person or on our webcasts and understand the caliber of finals NRCHA always strive to produce. The Open Hackamore Finals is a prestigious title within the industry that is very important to us, as well as to our fans.

Sheridan’s generosity and swiftness in making the best of an unforeseen situation is greatly appreciated.

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Paint Horse Journal

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Claire Armstong's Color Me Marked had a memoriable APHA World Show winning multiple All-Arounds plus Super Gelding.

The PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes 1D Champions were Emily Thompson & Czech My Dashin Image winning $2,674.20 plus $1,250 in the Texas-bred incentive.

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Regular Features

The Horse Show Scene

18 News & Events

Fast Runs, Pretty Cowgirls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

6 Cowgirl Corner - Sherri Mell

18 Bits & Spurs - Laura Cannon 24 Dressage News 25 Trail News

Let’s Hear It For The Girl - Dawson wins SBF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 NFR Qualified Paints Run at the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 APHA Paint World’s All-Breed Ranch Work Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Bertolani Wins SWRHA Futurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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APHA Breeders Futurity 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Sarah Dawson was only the 2nd woman to win the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity taking the title aboard Selvarey. Photography by Primo.w Upcoming Issues * * December: The Big Event Issue * January: The Stallion Issue

Red Hot N Stylish Becomes 4X Scarlet Print Award Winner . . . . . .10 The SBF Non-Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Gift Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 McCutcheon Wins SWRHA NP Futurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Cutters Show up, Show out & Cash in at the APHA World Show . . . . 22 PBRIP Sweepstakes Boasts Record Numbers. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Cowgirl Gathering’s Essence Exchange November 14-15 . . . . . .28

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NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity

Let’s Hear it for the Girl . . .

Cowgirl Corner

Sarah Dawson & Selvarey

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Dawson wins Snaffle Bit Futurity

Sherri Mell and Patti McCutchen

Fast Runs, Pretty Cowgirls

By Sherri Mell, 2X Hall of Fame Cowgirl

The leaderboard was stacked as Open finals fence work began. Madeleine Claire Fountain’s Ricato Suave (Metallic Cat x Hip Hip Sue Rey x Dual Rey) and Clay Volmer held down the No. 1 spot with a 440.5 (223 herd/ 217.5 rein), but Sarah Dawson and both of the great horses she made the finals on were hot on his heels. Dawson ranked second, trailing by one point, with Smart Chic An Tari (219 herd/ 220 rein) owned by Aaron Ranch. She was sitting third on Sheri Jamieson’s mare Selvarey (216 herd/ 220.5 rein) with a 436.5.

Last out in the second set it was SnapDragons (Gunnatrashya x Catnaps x High Brow Cat), ridden by Zane Davis for Shane Law, that took command of the lead with a scalding 222 down the fence and the resulting 656.5 composite (215.5 herd/ 219 rein). Ricato Suave (Metallic Cat x Hip Hip Sue Rey x Dual Rey) and Volmer were first up in the third set, posting a 216 to join SnapDragons and Davis at the top of the leaderboard with a 656.5. No. 26 of 28 in the draw, it was Dawson and Selvarey who rose to the challenge, executing their fence run to perfection.

Selvarey and Dawson were rewarded with a score of 224 by the judges. Dawson’s resulting 660 composite on Selvarey cinched the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity championship by a three and one half point margin for earnings of $125,000.

SnapDragons and Davis shared the reserve championship with Ricato Suave and

Back in the late 70’s, I was in College at Fresno State College (now Cal State University-Fresno). I was always riding, roping, and running barrels. Our Bulldogger Rodeo Team traveled on the weekends to Rodeos in Nevada, California, and all over Arizona in our Region. I remember having anxiety about what I would do after College Rodeo.

I became a member of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (Girls Rodeo Association back then) in 1977 hoping to continue a rodeo career of some kind. Then, luck would have it and the WPRA got a great offer from Long Beach, California to host the Women’s Pro Rodeo Finals there in 1980. I thought that would be a great thing to attend.

Prior to the Finals in Long Beach, WPRA World Champion, Glory Jean Paulson and I had been going to a few All Girl Rodeos in California so we could make the finals in 1980 and compete in Long Beach. I met some Texas Cowgirls and got to see all the Women that were riding on the Women’s Pro Rodeo Circuit competing for year end titles.

That is exactly what I decided I wanted to do after College!

One of the Cowgirls that I met was Patti Presson (now McCutchen). Patti had been attending the Women’s Pro Rodeo Finals (WPRA All Girl Rodeo Finals) since the first one that was held in San Antonio, Texas in 1977. I entered the Goat Tying at the WPRA All Girl Rodeo Finals in 1980 and ended up Reserve National Finals Champion along with my great horse, Tweedle Bar. The Cal State Fresno Collegiate Newspaper did a write up about me which was genuinely nice.

Little did I know, I was on my way to continue a Rodeo Career that has lasted my whole life.

In 1981, I traveled with WPRA World Champion, Glory Jean Paulson to Hobema, Alberta, Canada for the Cowgirl Super Challenge Rodeo held on the Indian Reservation where we roped Tie Down Calves and entered the Goat Tying. We had so much fun and won a bunch of Canadian money to bring back with us to the states! They only had that Cowgirl Super Challenge one time, and I am so glad that I did not miss being a part of it.

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The Snaffle Bit Futurity is much more than a horse show. The event encompasses ancillary activities like the Mars Equestrian™ National Finals Cow Dog Rodear, the DT Horses and American Rope Horse Association Futurity and a host of Snaffle Bit Futurity Youth Activities sponsored by Bet He Sparks that range from Leadline to Buckaroo Flag Classes. Additionally, Western Bloodstock Sales provide the perfect chance to shop the elite reined cow horse market, while the Snaffle Bit Futurity Sponsor Showcase offers the finest in tack, clothing, equipment and more.

The atmosphere on Open Snaffle Bit Futurity finals night inside Will Rogers Coliseum was nothing short of adrenaline-charged as fans were treated to one dynamic performance after another at the $1.3 million National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Metallic Cat. The crowning of Open, Cinch Intermediate Open and Limited Open champions represented the dreams of owners, breeders and trainers coming to fruition. In typical reined cow horse fashion it all came down to the fence work.

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APHA World Show Jimmie Smith & Lever Action Paint Horse Journal

NFR Qualified Paints Run at the World

Brittany Barnett & Chicks Keen O Pocopoo

Showcasing real-world ranch horses while putting a premium on fun, friendly competition, APHA’s all-breed Ranch Work Championships paid out $25,000 to competitors on September 19 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The event featured three events: ranch penning, ranch course and ranch roping, all of which are limited to walk/trot only. Open to all breeds, the timed-event placings generated three sets of divisional awards, allows riders of all skill levels to shine amongst their peers.

“What a night we had. The atmosphere and the competition was like none other,” APHA Senior Director of Marketing, Membership & Special Events Steven Hayes said. “The competitors are so passionate and to watch the horses they use every day come to the arena and compete for a championship is truly special.”

Leanne Jetton of Stephenville, TX, ended up as the high-money winner of the night riding three different horses to win six checks for a total of $5,221.34. Aboard Pocos Sonnydee Sedona, a 2013 bay overo mare owned by Lynn Faust of Weatherford, Leanne snagged an additional $500 for having the highest-placing Paint Horse in the Ranch Penning.

“This was my first Ranch Work Championships to enter, and I’m glad I did!” Leanne said. “We didn’t know where I would end up exact until the very end, and with the D system it really moves things around. Even if you didn’t have the fast time, you can still win a ton by just being consistent.”

Fellow competitor Brent Bennett of Grandview, agreed. He was ranch roping champion in the 1D aboard TSU HBS Perfect Gin. “These events are the highlight of my year. The production is great, the cattle are good and we have a ton of fun,” Brent said. “I do this type of work every day, so being able to come in and compete like I work is so much fun, plus I have won money at every Ranch Work Championships I’ve attended.”

Primarily a team-roping announcer, Ferron Lucero announced this year’s Ranch Work Championships, rocking the house with his witty sayings and excellent music choices.

“I was fortunate enough to have announced the last Ranch Work Championships at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Watching these cowboys and cowgirls competing in real cowboy events is a blast.” Ferron said. “Its truly special to watch the passion and competitiveness shine in all the competitors to the bitter end. If you ride a horse, you should enter this event!”

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Two celebrities in the world of professional barrel racing put the APHA World Championship Show on their dance cards this year, giving the APHA community a chance to see their talented National Finals Rodeo-qualifying Paints in action. Jimmie Smith of McDade, Texas, rode her 2010 palomino solid mare Lever Action to a world championship in Solid Paint-Bred Barrel Racing. Brittany Barnett of Stephenville, Texas, piloted Chicks Keen O Pocopoo, her 2007 sorrel overo mare, to a world championship in Stakes Race and fourth overall in Senior Barrels. Both pairs are also set to compete in the PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes tomorrow.

For Brittany, qualifying for the NFR is something she’s dreamed about since she was a child. This year’s NFR takes place in Arlington, Texas.

“It is literally every little girl’s dream, and it’s my dream come true to finally get there,” Brittany said. “The thing that makes this horse special is the size of her heart; she gives me her all every single time. She means the world to me. I’m going to start out on her on the finals. My other mare might get used a little bit, but she got me there this year, so I’m definitely going to run her.”

Stakes race was new for the team here at the World Show, and after getting a primer for the class last night from a friend and practicing the pattern a few times at home, Brittany and “Pocopoo” laid down a smoking run to take the win.

Jimmie and “Mini” posted a 16.613 to claim the Solid Barrel Racing world championship earlier today—a preview of how the team might do at the NFR. Though Jimmie has several horses she’ll take to the NFR, she expects to use Mini during the competition.

“She is little but she is powerful,” Jimmie said. “I know on deep ground or trashy ground, she’s going to stand up and tippy toe around the barrels. So we will strategically place her and my Lena and Pixie in different spots each round. We’ve always dreamed of the Thomas & Mack experience in Vegas, but we are just thankful they are having an NFR this year.”

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APHA Paint World's all-breed Ranch Work Championships pays $25,000

$500 bonus HP Paint Horses: Ranch Work Championships • Ranch Penning: Pocos Sonnydee Sedona, All-Around winners Leanne Jetton, Lynn Faust, Weatherford, TX •1D Champion: Leanne Jetton, Stephenville, TX • Ranch Course: GVG Pepto Chic Olena, Justin Stanton, Randy Head, Sylvester, TX •2D Champion: Randy Burns, Emory, TX • Ranch Roping: Color Me Marked, Tom •3D Champion: Reece Nichols, Henderson, TX Neel, Claire Armstrong, Weatherford, TX November 2020 SouthWest Horse Trader

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NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Todd Fitch & SJR Smooth Caddy

The Other Champions SJR Smooth Caddy (Smooth As A Cat x Sumkinda Pinkcadilac x Peptoboonsmal), owned by Stan Rowlan and ridden

by Todd Fitch, took the CINCH Intermediate title and $30,000 home to Arbon, Idaho. SJR Smooth Caddy and Fitch scored a 653 (216.5 herd/ 217.5 rein/ 219 cow) during Friday night’s Cinch Intermediate and Limited Open Finals, which held strong through the Open finals. SJR Smooth Caddy was bred by San Juan Ranch.

It was a sweet victory for Sweet VooDoo Mama (Shiners Voodoo Dr x Very Smart Sweetheart x Very Smart Remedy) and Gusti Buerger in Fort Worth. Sweet VooDoo Mama and Buerger, of King Hill, Idaho, overtook the top spot in Limited Open competition thanks to a crowd-pleasing 217.5 in the cow work for a composite 651.5 (216 herd/ 218 rein) worth $16,270.

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Franco Bertolani & Gangsta Sixtysix

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Volmer, each of whom earned $80,000.

Surrounded by friends and family, including her 6-monthold daughter Hadley Grace and her husband Chris, Dawson explained how the win was quite special considering that Selvarey’s dam Shine Smarter, by WR This Cats Smart, was her first Open Snaffle Bit Futurity finalist. Selvarey is a Dual Rey daughter and is a product of Dawson’s parents Richard and Cheryl Winters’ breeding program. Dawson describes the mare as having been exceptional from the start.

“She’s been such an easy mare to train, she tries really hard and she hates to take a wrong step. She’s a dream to train, she’s awesome,” said Dawson.

The humble champion not only credited her horse, but also her spouse and fellow NRCHA Professional, Chris, for his role in her win. “My husband, Chris, he’s just such a support system to me,” she said. “We ride and train horses together all day long and if it weren’t for him and having his eyeballs on me all the time I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

Of her stellar finals performance Dawson explained that her mindset was simply to put forth a solid effort.

“Winning it wasn’t on my radar at all,” said Dawson. “I was just trying to put a clean, smooth run together and get as big a check as we can at that point. It comes together when you least expect it.”

Bertolani Wins SWRHA Futurity

Franco Bertolani piloted Inferno Sixty Six to more than $200,000 in lifetime earnings, and in 2020 began showing the flashy stallion’s first foal crop.

On Saturday night during the Southwest Reining Horse Association Billingsley Ford Open Futurity, Bertolani won the Level 4 Championship - and $17,590 - on Gangsta Sixtysix.

“This is the first foal crop of Inferno Sixty Six to show,” he explained.

Gangsta Sixtysix, out of Rush N Cat, is owned by Helga Smith Quarter Horses. “He’s been a great horse all year. I showed him at Tulsa and he was a 17.5, and then I showed him at Vegas and had some bobbles, but he was still a 16.5,” Bertolani explained. “I know he has a lot of potential, so I just wanted to show him one time harder before the big futurity.”

Bertolani and Gangsta Sixtysix won the class with a 222.5. “He was awesome today. He gave me what I expected and I’m very proud of him. He turned nice one way and pretty big the other. He circled great and had three pretty nice stops. He ran and rolled back pretty good.” He added, “He gave me everything I wanted, and I am very proud of him.”

Bertolani also won the Toyon Ranch Open Mare Bonus and placed sixth in the Open Level 4 on his other entry, Blueyedgirl, worth $6,353. Blueyedgirl, owned by Bruce Bertolani, is by Gunners Tinseltown out of Shining Survivor..

Open L3 Champions

Samantha Smith Gabriel Diano piloted MMB Colonels Chexi, owned by Margarita Buey Arietti, to a score of 222, not only winning the Open Level 3, but also earning reserve honors in the Level 4. That equated to a big paycheck of $20,603. It was an exGabriel tra special win for Diano. “It means Diano & a lot for us because this horse was Colonels born and raised at our place, so to Chexi win a futurity is special,” he said.

“Also, Margarita has always supported us and been with us for a long, long time, so I’m really happy.”

Diano added, “This horse is by Gunner and out of Foxynicki. Margarita bought the dam as a yearling, and this is her third baby. All of them have won money.”

MMB Colonels Chexi put together a solid run. “He was really good for me and was there everywhere. We had a bobble on one turn, but he stopped huge Fletch

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APHA World Show APHA World Show All-Around & High-Point Awards

The APHA Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes and Breeders’ Futurity classes award huge payouts annually at the APHA World Show, and 2020 was no exception. These premier incentive programs for Paint breeders, owners and exhibitors delivered at the 2020 World Show to the tune of more than $406,000!

The pleasure stakes classes alone paid out over $72,000 to Breeders’ Trust-nominated 2- and 3-year-old Paints in four classes. Entries in the Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes classes were up nearly 4% over 2019.

The Breeders’ Futurity classes saw a healthy increase of 23.3% over 2019 and paid out a record $333,695. Weanling classes in the Platinum portion of the futurity were up 8.2% over 2019, while the Platinum Non-Pro Yearling classes paid out just under $50,000 in their inaugural year.

“We are thrilled to be able to continue rewarding Breeders’ Trust-nominated horses and their owners financially, even in a year full of global uncertainty,” Director of Advertising & Incentive Programs Matt Arias said. “Proceeds from the new exhibitor sponsorship program helped add additional payout funds to the Gold Breeders’ Futurity this year and helped increase the payout 22.5% over last year. We are already looking forward to the 2021 APHA World Show!”

Even in a challenging year, the APHA World Show, as a whole, saw big increases across the board. Champions were crowned, dreams became a reality and there were lots of reasons to celebrate. Overall, APHA World Show entries were up 12% across all disciplines with 1,536 horses competing at the event—an increase of 18.7% over the (combined) total horses in 2019.

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Red Hot N Stylish becomes 4-time Scarlet Print Award winner

October 1 was a historic day at the APHA World Championship Show, and one that saw the esteemed mare Red Hot N Stylish claim her 15th world championship title and "remarkably"her fourth Scarlet Print Award.

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Gusti Buerger & Sweet VooDoo Mama Sweet VooDoo Mama is owned by J Pearson TTEE JWP TR 5/11/88, who is also the horse’s breeder.

Special Awards The NRCHA presented special awards to the Open Futurity preliminary round high scores.

Five winning teams share the honor of High Score in the Herd Work preliminaries with matching scores of 219: I Got Cow Issues ridden by Spud Sheehan for owner C. Randy Massey; Smooth Cat Player 17 ridden by Corey Cushing for owner Lynne Wurzer; Smooth Lil Dream ridden by Justin Wright for Suzanne Rodoni Silverberg; Catelyn Walker’s stallion Teles Were Dreamin ridden by Ben Baldus; and Naked Lies, ridden by Clay Volmer for owner Bradley Rogers. Each receives a Gist Silversmith’s trophy buckle and Doc N Missy Oxbow Ranch Perpetual Trophy.

Three teams shared the Open Rein Work High Score Award in the preliminaries with identical scores of 223: Smart Time Out ridden by Nick Dowers for owner Jerry Beukelman; Smart Chic An Tari ridden by Sarah Dawson for the Aaron Ranch; and DT Hickorys Playtime ridden

by Kelby Phillips for DT Horses LLC. Each winner receives a Gist Silversmith’s trophy buckle and NRHA trophy sponsored by Dry Creek Ranch and Jahn and Gregg LaFitte.

The Open Fence Work High Score Award as well as the 2020 Ladies Champion goes to Sarah Dawson riding Smart Chic An Tari for the Aaron Ranch thanks to their crowd-pleasing score of 225.5 in the prelims. The winning team receives a CR Morrison trophy, a Gist Silversmith’s trophy buckle and the Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Saddle.

Earning $7,002 as NRCHA Open Gelding Incentive champion as well as the AQHA Ranching Heritage Bred Horse Award was CR Woody Dig It (Woody Be Tuff x Cat Digs Lucinda x High Brow Cat), ridden by Corey Cushing for owner Dave Belson. CR Woody Dig It was bred by Center Ranch. As the high scoring gelding of the Snaffle Bit Futurity prelims, CR Woody Dig It and Cushing were awarded a custom saddle by DC Cow Horse Gear.

The Ranching Heritage Breeder Award was presented to Center Ranch.

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The Non Pro finals delivered an exciting evening of reined cow horse action at the $1.3 million National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Metallic Cat. Sixteen Non-Pro finalists, each with the goal of becoming the futurity champion here in Fort Worth, Texas, put forth their best effort tonight.

Following up on their consistent performances of 214.5 out of the herd and 215.5 in the reined work, Bret Paulick and IllBeYourHickleberry laid down a 222 in the fence work to clench the Non Pro Snaffle Bit Futurity championship and $25,000. Paulick’s 652 composite also won the Intermediate Non Pro title for another $8,676. IllBeYourHickleBerry is by Hickory Holly Time and out of Miss Slic Smoke, by Chick N San, and is owned and bred by Bret and Amie Paulick, Erdra, Utah.

Paulick responded to his achievement in an understandably emotional post-win interview, first thanking his wife Amie, then the many supportive friends and trainers in the NRCHA family who have helped and supported him.

“I’m blessed. Boy, it’s beyond unbelievable,” said Paulick. “We raise all our horses, his mother was a reserve world champion in the Non Pro Hackamore, half of her colts have been futurity finalists for me. I train them myself, Annie Reynolds has helped me for 25 years, she’s a really good friend. Martha and Rusty Ruby are really good friends who let me ride in the winter in their indoor arena.”

Paulick and ImYourHickleberry’s journey through the prelims was a consistent climb that culminated with their high scoring fence run.

“We just kind of kept creeping up there [through the prelims] and then in the finals when they turned that black cow in...you just know it’s there. He was awesome. That’s a good, good horse. We’re pretty proud of him. You look at the people you’re against and what it takes to get here, the support it takes to get here, it’s just unbelievable.”

Roughly calculated, Josh Briggs, Pilot Point, Texas, rode his two horses to $37,211 in earnings this evening. Briggs and his 2017 mare Playin With Cher (Mr Playinstylish x Bella Cher x Peptoboonsmal) earned the Novice Non Pro Snaffle Bit Futurity championship and $3,560 with their 651 (216.5 herd/ 218 rein/ 216.5 cow). Making the victory even sweeter, Briggs was reserve champion riding Voodoo Whiskey (Shiners Voodoo Dr x Whiskey On Wheels x Paddys Irish Whiskey) to a 650.5 (216.5 herd/ 220.5 rein/ 213.5 cow) for $2,848.

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Open L1 & L2 Champions When Ethan Wiley was presented with the opportunity to show Trashya Shine in the Open Futurity, he jumped at the chance. “My boss Dany Tremblay had shown him earlier in the year, and he asked if I wanted to show him here. It worked out really well,” Wiley said.

Wiley and the colt, by Gunnatrashya out of Lil Miss Shiney Chex, marked a 220.5 to win the Open Levels 1 & 2 for earnings totaling $5,568. “It was really good everywhere. I wasn’t sure how much we were going to do, I just asked him to go as much as I thought we could.

It all felt good and worked out great,” he said.

Trashya Shine is owned by Carol Rose. “I thank Carol Rose for letting me show this horse, as well as Dany and Fred Tremblay. I also thank Mike Flarida who has helped me a lot especially at this horse show,” Wiley said. “I don’t know if I will get to show this horse again. We will have to let the bosses decide, but I hope so.”

Taking Reserve in both Levels 1 & 2 was Rodrigo Nieves on Tagin Stiletto Chics with a 219.5. Owned by Jennifer Marley, Tagin Stiletto Chics is by Gunners Special Nite out of Stiletto Tag. Nieves and Tagin Stiletto Chics won $3,389.

Open Prime Time Co-Champions

Tom McCutcheon & Vintage Nites

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Longtime friends Tom McCutcheon and Duane Latimer tied to win the Prime Time division of the Open Futurity with scores of 219. While the men joked about being the “old guys,” they were still excited about the money they won. Not only did they win the Prime Time division,

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they each earned checks in Levels 3 and 4 totaling more than $4,500.

McCutcheon was entered on his mare Vintage Nites, by Gunners Special Nite out of Vintage Crome. “I was really happy with her. She’s super green and missed some time this summer, so I came here not really knowing if I was going to show her or not. She did really well in the warm-up class, so I decided to give it a shot. She went in there and did everything I asked of her,” he said. “Since I own her, she fell through the cracks. As soon as I started riding her, I liked her. Cade showed her dam in the Non Pro and won about $75,000 on her.”

Latimer rode CS Boomboomwalla, a gelding by Walla Walla Whiz out of Cheeky Boom. “This horse is owned and was raised at XCS Ranch. This is the second time I showed him, and I was really happy with him today. I showed him at Tulsa, and it wasn’t great, but today he was much better,” Latimer said. “We’re moving forward. He didn’t get turned really well, but the rest was solid.”

When asked how they felt about the Prime Time division, McCutcheon said, “None of us like being in it, but it’s a fact of life.”

Latimer laughed, adding, “But I don’t want to turn the money down. We will keep building off today,” prompting McCutcheon to reply, “I don’t want to agree with Duane about anything, but I agree on that. Plus, our horses were good, and that’s the main thing.”

Latimer said, “I thank my whole team, and of course the owner XCS Ranch.”

McCutcheon noted, “I own this horse, so I’m thanking myself, and thanking Duane for not being better than me today.”

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and was between my reins the whole time waiting. He gave me 110% and was very nice,” Diano said. “Tim McQuay has been helping me. We will come back here to school and try to get ready for the big futurity.”

Diano thanked his family, customers, and team, and added, “Thanks especially to my wife who is always there watching and taking care of all the horses and keeping them sound for me.”

Finishing Reserve in the Level 3, and also tying for third in the Level 4 was Pierre-Luc Phaneuf and HA Chic Trashya with a score of 221.5. Owned by Hector Garcia, HA Chic Trashya is by Gunnatrashya out of HA Chic A Tune. All totaled, the pair won $13,034.

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News & Events

Contributed by Laura Cannan

Rose Valley Ranch Reduction Sale, conducted at the ranch in Weatherford by Western Bloodstock Ltd. September 25, sold 63 head averaging $42,575. Bidding started out with Special Nu Kitty, a High Brow Cat daughter carrying a Rollz Royce embryo and selling for $285K. The day’s top seller was Catty Hope, a seven-year-old bringing $625K. Stock Horse of Texas hosted a big show September 25-26 in Bryan. All-around champions included Ben Baldus (Open/ Seven S Woodrow/Jimmy Ward), Brianna Parnell (L1-Open/Cougar Deere 316), Emalee Hoffman (NP/SB Miss Queenie), Johnathan Yarbrough (Ltd-NP/Balanced Catalyst), Michelle Eiland (Intermediate/ Hickorys Kitty Cat), Tracy Lynn Johnson (Novice/Code Name Yankee), Mason Elliot (Youth/The Fletcherator), Charlee Piggott (N-Y/Skeeters Dun It Gold), and Taylor Peters (Jr/Mark Him A Mobster/Dominic & Casey Muzzi).

Ultimate Calf Roping hosted competition in Hamilton, September 26-27.

Saturday’s average winners were Steve Slack (#15/57.29-on-3), V.W. Grable (#13/45.87-on-3), Larry Mikel (#12/40.48on-3), Cavalry Norris (#11/34.82-on-3), Zane Kelly (#10/32.31-on-3), Kadin Babb (#9/31.34-on-3), and K.C. Gail Churchill (Handicap-Breakaway/8.48-on-3).

Sunday’s average champs were Gary Vannoy (#15/56.92-on-3), Ronnie Cunningham (#13/47.01-on-3), James Troutman (#12/37.08-on-3), Brandon Curtis (#11/32.32-on-3), Logan McCullough (#10/32.0-on-3), Robert Mathis (#9/29.40on-3), and Donnelle Kvenild (Handicap-Breakaway/8.73-on-3).

The Carter Robertson Memorial Roping, held October 2-3 in Stephenville, paid out $208,960! Average winners included Colby Lovell/Douglas Rich (Open/32.06-on-5), Douglas Rich/Tyler Larson (#15.5/28.47-on-4), Dalton Sheridan/York Gill (#14.5/25.66-on-4), Truman

Addison Russell and Sugarbrook Blue Monday earned the Weekend Hunter Division championship at the Great Southwest Monster Mash in Katy.

Magnus/Andrew Storey (#13.5/29.41on-4), Cash Ripple/Gary Campos (#12.5/ 30.41-on-4), Wyatt Howell/Cooper Robertson (#11.5/29.04-on-4), Ricky Brooks/Alfonso Gonzalez (#10.5/38.94on-4), Todd Goforth/Skylar Southerland (#9.5/36.0-on-4), and Andy Stevens/Wyatt Willeford (#8.5/40.34-on-4).

Mike White’s Annual Pasture Roping and Benefit, held October 2-3 in DeKalb, paid out $105K! Martha Angelone won the pasture breakaway average with 14.16 on 3. Jake Cooper Clay and Rance Doyal’s 44.15 on 4 head won the Open team roping average, while the overall fast time in the Open was 8.96 from Cody Snow and Ross Ashford.

The 2nd Annual Jerry White Memorial Speed Show, held October 3 at Woodlawn Ranch Arena, Lonoke, AR, drew over 300 entries and raised over $1,300 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! Ella Mae Busby won the trophy saddle. Hannah Berryman’s time of 11.683 won her the pee-wee speed championship. Rick Lovelace won the open flags 1D average with 7.418.

Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, hosted the first of its fall horse show series on October 3, a day that resulted in lots of fun plus high-point champions Joslyn Delgado (10&U), Jadie Dawson (11-15), and Carla Continued on page 20 Carfora (16&O).

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(Far left) Crystall Bradley and Two Timin Sinsation won the Green Horse high-point award at MTQHA's Open Spook-Tack-Ular show in Belton

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 19 The second show of the series was held October 17, when high-point champions Joslyn Delgado (10&U), and Carla Carfora (16&O).

Zia Roping Productions’ USTRC event, held October 3 in Radium Springs, NM, paid out $12,400. Average champs were Will Hooper and Luis Iglesias (#11/32.33-on-4) and Gabriel Gamboa and Edgar Silva (#9.5/31.6on-4).

Capitol Area QHA hosted an open allbreed classic show October 3 and 4 at Bell County Expo Center, Belton. Saturday’s western classes resulted in high-point champions Clair Busa (10&U/Rolex Smokin), Katherine Smith (18&U/Cotton Candy Machine), Kathy Lee (19&O/Terriffic Lee Hot), Emma Wenzel (WT-18&U/Im Colored By Charly), and Emma Connor (WT-19&O/Invested By The Sons).

High-point champions from Sunday’s English classes included Riley Cooperrider (10&U/ Bold River), Laci Heiner (18&U/Chase The Frost Away), Kathy Lee (19&O/Terriffic Lee Hot), Sienna Lemanna (WT-18&U/Charismatic Proposal), and Holly Block (WT-19&O/Zippos Rocker). Sabine Lazo netted $500 as winner of the Don Blazer Scholarship Trail Class, with Emma Sharp taking second and $300 and Regan Jennings third and $200.

Oklahoma Buckskin Horse Association’s all-breed Riding in the Pink show, held in Claremore October 3-4, offered a bit of everything! Hudson Luessenhop won the chili cookoff, and Ava Smith had the winning dec20

(left) Miley Adkins and Only In Hollywood earned the Youth 11&U HP titles at both the Arizona Fall Championship show and the Pinnacle Circuit.

orated pumpkin. Eddie Harrison had the winning raffle ticket for a 50-inch smart Samsung television. Jamie Phillips and Mangum Full of Macho won the Jackpot Ranch Rail. Walk-trot buckle challenge champs were Morgan Grammer (Youth/Beyond a Cowboy) and Janice Sissek (Adult/I Only Date Babes). Futurity champions were FSF Blazing Legacy (YlgMare/Monte Lanoy), Big Kiddin Kid (YlgStallion-or-Gelding/Charles & Linda Cline/ Amber Wright), Serious Kidder (Wnlg-Colt/ Charles & Linda Cline/Stephen Wright), Johnniesgota45 (2&3YO-Snaffle-Bit/Annie Hobrock/Britney Taylor-Buchs), Best Ride Yet (Longeline/Faren Anderson), and Saw How Dynamic (Ylg-Challenge/Sam & Anita Westfall/Sam Westfall).

Ultimate Calf Roping competition, held in Hamilton, October 10, yielded average winners Bob Bailey (#15), J.W. Hutson (#13), Steve Kolle (#12), Rendon Powledge (#11), Ace Reese (#10), and Jimmy Jumper (#9).

Central Texas Barrel Racing Association’s year-end finals was held October 10-11 in Llano. The weekend’s winners include Biloxi Shultz (Saturday/CTR Sun N Cee/15.457) and Ashley Alligood (Sunday/RB Bullys Indian Outlaw/15.224). Year-end award winners included Hayle Gordon (Open-All-Around plus Poles), Maggie Upton (Open), Kylie Wyatt (Youth), and Susan Richardson (Senior).

Young twins Hayden and Brayden Gordon finished as Pee Wee Champion and Reserve.

Jared Lesh NCHA Cuttings, Whitesboro, hosted its last shows for this year Octo-

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ber 16 and 17. Immediately afterward, Jared began the conversion of his arena to an enclosed, air-conditioned and heated arena! He is also constructing a new warm-up arena behind the enclosed building, and that will include a flagwork area.

The CC5D Barrel Race Finals, held October 17-18 at Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, paid out $22,922. Open 1D champs included Miranda Emmert on Prime Time Tres (Saturday/15.515) and Kelly Allen on Miss JB 165 (Sunday/15.548).

Oklahoma Pinto Horse Association’s Red Dirt Classic, held October 17-18 at Riverbend Arena, Inola, OK, had something for everyone! Youth Eli Foxx and Amateur Brooke Lewis each won lifetime association memberships! Pinto HPs included Ella Kate Herman (WT-10&U/Diversified Times), Caroline Herman (13&U/Suddenly Sophisticated), Chole Turpin (14-18/Skyfall Sensation), Kimberly Hamil (Nov-Am/Only The Hottest), Jordan Miller-Jones (Amateur/Big Time Fancy), and Laura Winfield (Am-WT/Bad Intentions).

All-breed HPs were Chloe Turpin (13&U), Caroline Herman (13&U-WT/Skyfall Sensation), Jamie Sissek (Adult-WT/I Only Date Babes), Debbie Sementi (Adult/Invitation To Zip). Mule HPs were Carrie Moodie (Open & Amateur/Dip A Daisy) and Aubrey Walters (Youth/LVF How Do You Like Me Now), and high-point donkey was Aubrey Walters (Open/ LV Grace Under Fire).

Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, was the site of the NTHJC Fall Fun Show October 17-18. Winners included Anna Hadowsky ($500-NTHJC Hunter Derby/Cora), Tracy Fenney ($25K Fall Fun Grand Prix/MTM Reve du Paradis), Sue Takata ($5K USHJA National Hunter Derby/Happenstance), and Natalee Hagan ($5K 1.25-M Jumper Classic/ MTM Cravitz).

The Brown Ranch 6-Header, a USTRC event held October 18 in Carbon, paid out $61,500. Champs included Jacky Brown/ Hayden Sanders (#8.5/57.39-on-4), Kipp Har-

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SWRHA Futurity

Mandy McCutcheon & Star N Diamonds

McCutcheon Win SWRHA Non Pro Futurity Mandy McCutcheon and Star N Diamonds claimed the win of the Southwest Reining Horse Association Custom Made Dunit Non Pro Futurity with a big score of 222.

“She was good everywhere today. I didn’t have all of her attention in the right circle, but other than that she was pretty hooked up,” McCutcheon said of the run, which came with a paycheck of $5,719.

McCutcheon and Star N Diamonds also won the Non Pro Futurity Mare division, worth an additional $750.

Star N Diamonds is by Whizkey N Diamonds out of Starlight On The Bay. “She’s one my dad (Tim McQuay) bought this summer from Abby Mixon. Abby did a great job with her and had her really broke and ready to go. I just needed some time to get used to her,” McCutcheon said.

Just a couple months earlier, McCutcheon and Star N Diamonds put together a solid run in the SmartPak Non Pro Futurity at the NRBC to place fifth. “She was really good at Tulsa. She’s been a good little show mare already,” McCutcheon said.

“It takes a village,” is McCutcheon’s mantra when asked who helps her be successful. “I have been really busy the last few weeks between the Legacy Sale and following my daughter Carlee around to her jumping shows. Between my dad, Tom, Debbie Brown, and Fernando Salgado, they got her ready for me. It is a team effort around me all the time,” she said. “I thank my parents for buying this horse for me and always trying to have some good horses under me and my kids. I thank Tom and all the people at the ranch who work hard and make it possible to go to the horse show. It takes a very large village.”

It was a good day to be riding a Whizkey N Diamonds at the SWRHA Futurity, as Ronny Colston claimed the Non Pro L4 Reserve Championship on Lil Ruf Whizkey (out of Lil Ruf Startime). Colston and Lil Ruf Whizkey pocketed $3,481 for the reserve title.

Addisyn Schmersal & Pale Conquista futurity horses this year, but only brought her to this show. They’re both a lot of fun to ride and show.”

Schmersal and Pale Conquista marked a 218 in the Futurity. “She spun really good and circled well. I was nervous for the lead changes, but she was really good for me,” she said. “I thank my parents for allowing me to show her, and all the people who work for my dad who help get me ready to show.”

Samantha Smith and Dream On Whiz took Reserve in the Non Pro L3 with a score of 216.5, and also finished in a tie for seventh in the L4, earning $2,794. Dream On Whiz, owned by Smith’s father Lance Griffin, is by Magnum Chic Dream out of MS Sassy Whiz. As a side note, shortly after the conclusion of the Non Pro Futurity, Smith and her dog won the small dog division of the Rein In Cancer Dog Races.

L1 Non Pro Futurity Champions With a score of 214, Sarah McKibben and Triqued Out won the Non Pro Futurity. Not only that, they also took Reserve in the Level 2, and placed in Levels 3 and 4, bringing total earnings for the evening to $2,493.

Triqued Out is by Spooks Gotta Whiz and out of Ruf O Holic.

Taking second in the Non Pro Level 1 was Stephan Amedee and A Chic Can Whiz, by Whiz N Crome out of West Coast Chic A De. The pair marked a 212.5, taking home $1,723 for also placing in Levels 2, 3, and Prime Time.

Sarah McKibben & Triqued Out

One of the youngest competitors in the Non Pro Futurity, Addisyn Schmersal, took home championships in Levels 2 & 3, and finished fifth in the Level 4 to win $6,172. Her partner for the event was Pale Conquista, a mare by Pale Face Dunnit out of Luz Del Conquistador.

“We have had full siblings to her, and they have all been pretty good. She’s really fun to stop and turn,” Schmersal said. “I have two

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APHA World Show

Cutters show up, show out and cash in at the APHA World Show

Steve Oehlhof & Skeet Skat Cat won the APHA Cutting Challenge for 5&6 year olds

Paint Horse Journal

The last three days of the APHA World Show were action-packed thanks to cutters from across the country. Horsemen showed up in impressive numbers October 2-4, for a chance at great prizes and cold, hard cash.

The world championship cutting classes saw a 35% increase in entries over 2019, but the big story was the Challenge classes where entries jumped from 18 in 2019 to 41-a 128% increase. Entries remained steady in the 3-Year-Old Cutting Challenge but doubled in the 4-Year-Old Challenge from 2019. The 5 & 6-Year-Old Cutting Challenge saw a whopping 450% increase over 2019 and the Non-Pro Cutting Challenge was up 129%.

Overall, the Chrome Cash Cutting Challenge classes paid out a total of $34,415 to registered Paint Horses. In addition, the American Cutting Horse Association Cowtown Cutting paid out an additional $22,900 over two days.

Even in a challenging year, the APHA World Show, as a whole, saw big increases across the board. Champions were crowned, dreams became a reality and there were lots of reasons to celebrate. Overall, APHA World Show entries were up 12% across all disciplines with 1,536 horses competing at the event-an increase of 18.7% over the (combined) total horses in 2019. w

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When Kelle Smith purchased Exit 21 last October, she had serious doubts that the mare would compete during her futurity year.

The talented filly, by Spooks Gotta Whiz out of Diva Dual, has exceeded all expectations, and on Friday not only won the Prime Time division of the Custom Made Dunit Kelle Smith Non Pro Futurity, but also finished & Exit 21 fourth in the Level 4 with a 218.5.

All totaled, the duo won $2,954.

“I bought her a year ago from Michelle Kimball, but at the time she hadn’t been in reining training or even had shoes on. I didn’t know if she’d even go to a horse show this year, let alone do what she’s already done,” Smith said, referencing a Prime Time win earlier in the year during the Non Pro Futurity at the NRBC. “She’s won about $10,000 so far. It makes me a little emotional when horses are your partner and do their job for you like she does.”

Next up for Smith and Exit 21? The NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City. “I thank Sam Smith, Fred Thomsson, the girls at the ranch, and all the people who help me,” she said.

Jose Vasquez and Rock It Sassy Girl took reserve honors in the Non Pro Prime Time, and finished tied for seventh in the Level 4, earning $1,780. Rock It Sassy Girl is by Wimpys Little Step out of Shining N Sassy.

Complete results from the Custom Made Dunit Non Pro Futurity can be found at www.

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Jamie Grezaffi, Jeffery Barnes, and Charlotte Robillard won the #15 HC 3-Man 2-Gate division October 24 at South LA Team Sorting Association's show at Port Allen Arena. rell/Samson Jackson (#14.5/55.66-on-6), Heath Hardman/Taylor Mitchell (#12.5/56.3-on-6), and Tyler Tryan/Braylon Tryan (#10.5/65.44-on-6).

Western LA Barrel Racers Association’s October 18 competition in Springhill drew7 riders in Group 3, 11 in Group 2, 6 in Group 1, 13 in Pee Wee, and 30 in 3D, some from as far away as Atlanta, TX! South Louisiana Team Sorting Association’s October 24 event at Port Allen Arena drew 229 teams! Winners included Theresa Guidry/ Jeffery Barnes/Tara Wilson (#14), Jamie Grezaffi/Jeffery Barnes/Charlotte Blanchard (#15-HC3Man 2Gate), Chelsea Mitchell/Brad Alexander (#10 HC Ranch), Ken Marks/Tammie Robillard (#6 HC Ranch), and Kira Calvert/Brianna Clack (Youth).

AQHA has modified its 2020 Awards Celebration, to protect attendees. That Celebration recognizes the previous year’s high-point exhibitors and professionals, and for the past two years has been held during the World Show. The 2019 year-end high-point award recipients will be recognized this year with a special video which will premier during the World Show, which is scheduled for November 2-21 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The video will also be shared via Facebook. Award winners will be able to receive their awards during the corresponding Level 3 class awards during the World Show and also be showcased on the AQHA website.

The National Reined Cow Horse Association recently announced the hiring of Anna Morrison, Amarillo, as its Executive Director. She starts that position on December 1.

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long time run as the Director, most likely, there would be no Breakaway Roping at the NFR this year. The Women that are making the runs for all this money are making History for sure!

Back in the early ‘80s, the Breakaway was just making its debut into the WPRA as an optional event. In 1984, the WPRA voted to put it in as a Standard Event. It has been a long haul to this very day….to see the girls going for so much honor and money. It is unreal, and I get emotional about all of this. Back in the day, we would travel all over the United States just to compete with $100 added per event. We had a special place in the history of the WPRA for sure. Our Rodeos had Bareback Bronc Riding, Tie Down Calf Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Steer Undecorating, and Goat Tying. Those days are down in history forever and gone as we do not have any Rough Stock Events at our Rodeos anymore. In 2006, the WPRA took out the Bulls and Bareback from the list of Standard Events that had to be held to call it a sanctioned rodeo. That was the end of that Rodeo era that I had been lucky and blessed enough to be a part of.

In the early 90s, Mac Altizer added the

Breakaway roping to his PRCA rodeos all over South Texas. He was a huge supporter of the WPRA barrel racers and ropers. Other Rodeo Committees followed in his footsteps and it was always great to be able to compete at those rodeos like Del Rio, Sonora, Brady, and Coleman. Mac Altizer always had a vision for the future. Here’s to you, Mac! In the 2000’s, Lester Meier added Breakaway Roping as a WPRA approved event and still to this day is promoting it on his agendas in his Open Pro Rodeos. The Tejas Rodeo in Bulverde, Texas has been offering Breakaway in its Open Pro Rodeos every Saturday night from March through November and has co-approved with the WPRA on several occasions.

Entries are growing substantially in these rodeos in the Breakaway. These contractors and many others have played a part in this year’s upcoming historical event. It is especially important to thank your local rodeo committees and contractors that offer Breakaway as an event when you compete or attend a rodeo.

Rodeo events, like all sports have become, specialized. There are Calf Roping’s that are held all day instead of a Rodeo, there are bull ridings, team roping, barrel races, the list goes on. But there are very few All Women’s Rodeos held nowadays. I am still compet-

ing in Open Rodeos and it pacifies my Rodeo need, but it will never replace the WPRA All Girl Rodeo days that we lived and breathed.

We created a history lesson that will never in our lifetimes be repeated. We started something not knowing where it would lead us to and kept it going and alive so that the Cowgirls that are now competing in the Breakaway are able to run at the type of money that we never even dreamt about.

Do not miss this special place in the history of the WPRA. Cowgirls have never been in this position before, backing into the Roping Box at the NFR! This is the first time in history that the WPRA has Cowgirls in TWO Events. This year is pretty special for Women in Rodeo. Thanks also goes out to the WPRA Barrel Racers that have also paved the way and always make a great showing at the NFR. Without their spectacular runs year after year, this may not have ever happened.

You can bet the pretty Cowgirls competing at the NFR for the Breakaway title are going to be swinging a big loop! As Barb Hampton advised me one night at a WPRA All Girl Rodeo somewhere in Illinois as I backed into the box to head one for JJ Hampton; Nod, kick, throw!

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SWRHA Futurity

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Primo

Josh Briggs & Playin With Cher

Kit and Charlie Moncrief are the breeders of Playin With Cher. Ricky Dusin is the breeder of Voodoo Whiskey.

Special Awards: The Non Pro High Score Award went to Tammy Jo Hays and Stylin Kat (Kit Kat Sugar x Stylin Tonette x Docs Stylish Oak) for their 653, which was the highest composite of the Non Pro Futurity preliminaries.

Hays was awarded Daryl Davis Stirrups. She also won the Non Pro High Herd Work Award for her 219 in the prelims.

Each High Score Award winner from the preliminaries received a Gist Silversmith’s buckle. The Non Pro High Score Reined Work Award went to Myles Brown riding Playguns Pepto (One Time Pepto x PG Special Edition x Playgun) who scored a 220.5 in the prelims.

The Non Pro High Score Fence Work Award went to Lanham Brown and Seven S Razzberry (Blind Sided x Seven S Valentina x Playgun) for their 219.

The top placing AQHA Ranching Heritage Bred horse of the Non Pro Snaffle Bit Futurity was Seven S Razzberry, owned by R.A. Brown Ranch. RT Stuart Ranch, LLC, is the breeder of Seven S Razzberry.

Corey Cushing made a special presentation this evening during the finals to Trey Neal, who received the NRCHA President’s Award. Neal was recognized for his outstanding contributions and for making a lasting impact on NRCHA. Neal works as NRCHA Treasurer and is also a member of the Executive Committee.

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Lindsay Cooper and Quandlelight

Fort Worth Dressage Club The Fort Worth Dressage Club (FWDC) is a club devoted to dressage and dressage activities for its members. We work throughout the year to provide educational opportunities and fun activities for our members.

FWDC usually holds monthly meetings at Szechuan Chinese Restaurant off Bryant Irving the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Right now we are doing Zoom meetings.

Our website is www.fortworthdressageclub.com. Please check out our website, we have pictures of members and activities.

FWDC held its annual Camp at Noble Champions in October. Thanks to The Dressage Foundation for funding us once again, to Charles Scott owner of Noble Champions for donating his wonderful facility and Sherry Guess, Region 9 Director, for being our clinician. All riders came Donna Claunch away from camp with exercises and Scotty to improve their dressage riding skills. It was a wonderful weekend with good friends, a beautiful facility and a very knowledgeable clinician.

FWDC sends out group e-mails to members to keep them informed of club activities and other dressage events in the community. Let me know if you would like a dressage event you would like to get the word out to other dressage enthusiast.

Please stay safe and well!

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Competitive Trail News In The SouthWest

Elaine Swiss on RR Majik Knight

LESSONS LEARNED WITH TEXAS TRAIL CLUB

FALL RIDE SEASON A SUCCESS The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) is closing out its COVID-19 shortened year in Region 4 with a successful fall season of events. In October more than 80 horse and rider teams competed in Open, Novice, Competitive Pleasure and Leisure Divisions at the Grasslands Gamble in Decatur, Texas and at the Without A Trace in Athens, Texas, traversing between 35 and 60 miles of trail on a mapped course with judging for soundness, condition, trail manners and equitation throughout the weekend.

At the Grasslands Gamble Dolly Miller and Wildfire Storm took top honors in the Open Division, Teresa Galliher and Vaquero in Competitive Pleasure, and Cynthia Leatherwood and Big Cat in Novice.

Fran Muench and Giacomo won the highest awards in Open at Without a Trace, with Galliher and Vaquero winning Competitive Pleasure again.

The final NATRC event of the 2020 season is November 6-7 at Bell Cow Lake in Chandler, OK where many competitors are looking for their final placings and points to achieve National Championships for the year. Although most National honors and prizes are not being awarded for 2020, National Championships are for those who earn 75 total points and have the required first and second finishes in multiple states.

The 2021 NATRC Region 4 season begins with the Jingle Bell Jaunt at Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center on Chrissy Knight December 5-6. More information is on Sunset Gold available at www.natrc.org. w

By Jean Wilson

I nicknamed my horse “Mr. Spooky� shortly after I got him because even a piece of paper or a plastic bag terrorized him. Fortunately, I found the Texas Trail Challenge Club and I am amazed at the improvement in myself and my horses as we learned to negotiate obstacles and continued practicing them at home. Over many miles and through many obstacles, Mr. Spooky has become Mr. Steady and our relationship and trust in each other has grown tremendously.

The Texas Trail Challenge Club (TTCC) hosts competitive trail rides all over Texas. Each ride is approximately 10 miles with 10 judged obstacles. Most rides are held on Saturday and Sunday, for a whole weekend of fun with your horse. The emphasis is upon natural, real life obstacles, that reflect useful trail skills and the ride managers and judges work hard to create a fun, challenging, and unique ride. It is exciting to see the varied terrain around the state, to learn new skills with your horse, and to make new friends. Ride mentors are available for newcomers.

If you are interested in trail riding and obstacles, please check out the website www.texastrailchallengeclub.com. The 2021 year begins with Christmas Capers on December 12 & 13 in Navasota and the website answers questions about divisions, how to register, trail skills, and camping! w November 2020 SouthWest Horse Trader

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PBRIP Sweepstakes

boasts record numbers Paint barrel racers showed up from across the country to claim their share of over $25,000 added to the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program Sweepstakes, which took place October 3 during the APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The total payout for the PBRIP Sweepstakes was more than $43,000.

This year’s event showcased 117 barrel racers—an increase in entries four times over 2019.

“We had an amazing barrel race,” said Karen Utecht, APHA’s director of racing and PBRIP program manager. “From the ground to the quality of horses and competitors, it was great to see everyone come run for this kind of money.”

PBRIP was designed to bridge the gap between barrel racers who run Paints and the American Paint Horse Association by making it easier for barrel racers to be a part of APHA without having to attend traditional breed shows.

PBRIP brings the breed to you at barrel racing events nationwide by adding money to the pot specifically for those enrolled in the program.

To find out more about the PBRIP program or to host one in your area, please visit www.apha.com/pbrip. w PBRIP Program Champions •1D Champion: Emily Thompson & Czech My Dashin Image, $2,674.20 plus $1,250 in the TX-bred incentive.

•2D Champion: Tanna R. McCornack & Oscar De La Bully, $2,428.50.

•3D Champion: Nicole Burns & Ima Famous Gambler, $2,182.80.

•4D Champion: Rachel Seidel & Rosies Makn Memories, $1,937.10.

•5D Champion: Baylee Bookman & Flit Bars Gypsy Rose, $1,691.40.

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(above lt) Faren Anderson won the futurity longe line title at OBHA's Riding In The Pink show in Claremore October 3-4, and Kristofer for December 4-5 at Four States Fair Grounds, Revard proudly held her placard.

Texarkana, AR, offers SIX judges and is the (above) Race Morris rode Cow Magnet to win first show of the 2020-2021 season. fmi, the junior youth McDonald's Shootout and trowww.arkansasquarterhorse.com. phy saddle at the ACHA World Show in Belton October 17 with Josey Sikorkski on right.

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Braggin' rights!

Hope Miller and Dustin Mills were married September 4 in Scottsdale, AZ. Before their marriage, they lived a while in Washington State but have relocated. Dustin is a reined cow horse trainer with extensive background in NCHA, NYCHA, and NRCHA, and now Dustin Mills Performance Horses is located at 27607 Copper Lane, Burneyville, OK 73430 (in the Marietta area). He is taking in outside horses and can be contacted at 832.600.1695. Hope know her share about the horses, having won the 2018 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Non-Pro Championship on the Dual Smart Rey mare Seven S Prettysmart.

Miley Adkins, Nugent, and Only In Hollywood earned the Youth 11&U high-point titles at the Arizona Championship Show and the Pinnacle Circuit September 25-October 4 in Scottsdale, AZ. She continued on a roll after getting home. At the Remuda Quarter Horse Fall Show in San Angelo October 9-11, Miley won first place and $400 in the NSBA Youth All-Ages Western Pleasure class.

Cheryl Barron, Lockhart, and Mister Hawk Bar’s 15.035 won the Open 1D at Barrel Racing Association of Texas’s September 27 event at Somervell County Expo Center in Glen Rose.

Anna Marie Egusquiza and Bobby Joe Hill won the #10.5 average with 38.88 on 4 head at the Xtreme Tuesday Night USTRC roping in Stephenville September 29.

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Prowler won the $5K-Novice-Non-Pro circuit award October 3 and 4 at the Michelle Lynn Holsey Foundation Cutting in Bryan.

Nick Pernokas, Stephenville, received first place in the 2020 Mini-Short Screen Play division October 4, at the Wild Bunch Film Festival, the largest showcase of all Western films, in Willcox, AZ. His entry, “Take Out”, was a western horror screen play.

Jonathan Rogers, Rockdale, had a good day October 9 at Tres Amigos CHA’s show in Gonzales. He won the Derby Open on CR Tuff Tempest for Judy Rogers, the Open on Spoonfulla Cat for Judy Rogers, and the $5K-Novice-Horse on USS Tucker for Sweet Blessings Ranch!

Carla Carfora, Hempstead, won the title of Miss Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo on October 10, and will later compete for Miss Texas.

Race Morris, Victoria, won the junior-youth McDonald’s Shootout and trophy saddle at the ACHA World Show in Belton, Texas, October 17. He was mounted on Cow Magnet, owned by Laney and Trent Bell.

Robert Fuentes, Brenham, won the Hall of Fame cutting October 17 at the ACHA World Championship Show in Belton.

Cowtown Cat, owned by JB Cattle and ridden by Joey Blann, Hampton, AR, won the 4-Year-Old Non-Pro both days at River City Cutting Horse Association’s October 17-18 event in West Monroe, LA. Continued on page 28

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Addison Russell, Navasota, competed at the Great Southwest Monster Mash in Katy October 18. It was her first show over fences with Sugarbrook Blue Monday “Beau” and she finished as champion of the Weekend Hunter Division. That was icing on the cake for her, since she had just celebrated her 13th birthday on the 16th!

Sydnee Carter, Weatherford, won the 1D at Wild West Promotions’ October 22 event in Cleburne, with 15.671 on Frenchmans Royal.

Jonathan Rogers, Rockdale, won both open aged events at Bluebonnet Cutting Horse Association’s October 23 event in Brenham. He won the Futurity Open on Brad Buckley’s Reysin High Browns and the Derby Open on West End Cat, owned by Sweet Blessings Ranch.

Whitney Hicks, Huntsville, and Catari Rey won the $2K Limited Rider competition October 24 at the Bluebonnet Cutting Horse Association show in Brenham.

Crystall Bradley, Killeen, and Two Timin Sinsation won the Green Horse highpoint at Midtex QH Association’s open Spook-Tack-Ular show at Bell County Expo in Belton October 24-25.

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William Kent Courson, Perryton, died September 23 on his ranch. In recent years, a big part of his time was spent riding in cutting horse competitions. He lifetime NCHA earnings exceeded $128K. Autumn Boon, one of the all-time leading NCHA Dams, was euthanized September 28 due to age-related laminitis. The 1994 mare had lifetime earnings of $258,184 and was 1998 NCHA Super Stakes Open Champion plus NCHA Super Stakes Classic Open Champion the next year. Most currently her offspring have earned in excess of $1.9 million. Manion Ranch has managed “Boonie” for the past 20 years for owner Karen Freeman.

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The Cowgirl Gathering's Essence Exchange, November 14-15 The Cowgirl Gathering is pleased to announce Kimes Ranch as the title sponsor of The Cowgirl Gathering’s Essence Exchange—a two-day speaking engagement held November 14-15, in the Cowboy Channel studios located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

This inaugural event, believed to become a must-attend celebration for Western women everywhere and a staple of cowgirl culture for years to come, will be an experience never before seen across the Western industry.

“The goal of The Cowgirl Gathering is to honor the Western women who have paved the path for our industry,” APHA Chief Marketing Officer Steven Hayes said. “Having Kimes Ranch, a company founded by individuals who grew up in our industry, partnering with us to bring this vision to life makes it even better.”

The Cowgirl Gathering is a celebration in the heart of Fort Worth, designed to showcase spectacular, inspirational women from all walks of life who embody the spirit of the American Cowgirl. Whether you are a competitor or just want to experience the spark of that cowgirl essence, the Cowgirl Gathering is your event.

“We are excited to be partnering with this amazing event,” said Kimes Ranch Director of Marketing Lindsay Perraton. “The caliber of individuals people will get to hear from and engage with will be incredible. Women such as Lindy Burch, Billie Bray, LeAnn Hart, and many others. Join us for two days full heart and soul from cowgirls of all walks of life!”

Visit www.cowgirlgathering.com for more information, including a full list of speakers, event entry form and how to purchase tickets for the Essence Exchange. Contact Steven Hayes at (817) 222-6432 or shayes@apha.com for questions. Follow us on Facebook @cowgirl.gathering2020. w

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NOVEMBER 7, 10 A.M. AUCTION of 2 Paint weanling colts. 1448 CR 3630, Quinland, TX 75474. Starting bid each colt is $6,000. 1. Tovero Palomino, Impressive (n/n) bred. 2. Tobiano Dunalino, King bred. Contact Christina Swanson 467-652-0177.

A Few Quality Weanlings & Yearlings for sale by Copenreygen and out of money-earning proven broodmares. Broodmares also available. (2 in 1 & 3 in 1 packages). Circle B Ranch, 281-92-3152 For Sale: Roping, Riding, Mares, Colts. Breeding APHA Homozygous and AQHA stallions. www.alpaints. com 281-659-5397/281-432-7673 For Sale: APHA broodmars & stallions, some homozygous, cutting breeding. Complete DISPERSAL of mares and stallions. Les @ Sterling Farms, Rockdale, TX. 512-477-2646.

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