(Above) The 2011 Ranch Horse Select Championship was claimed by BARCEE JACK, a 2003 Bay Gelding sired by the Kenzy Ranch stallion Annies Little Pepper, owned by Lee and Roxie VanderVorste from Rapid City, SD and shown by Roxi. They are shown here with breeder Frank Kenzy, left, Iona, SD and Lee VanderVorste, holding the buckle sponsored by Lynn and Connie Weishaar, Reva, SD.
Reserve Champion was FREDDY MOON HANCOCK, a 2002 Bay Roan Gelding sired by a grandson of Blue Valentine. He was ridden by owner/consignor Pete Reinert from Howes, SD shown here with Lori Reinert, Jacey and Tara accepting the Reserve Championship breast collar donated by John E. Johnson from Piedmont, SD. Photo by Larry Larson
Stallion Row preview
Prior to the sale on both days, the stallions on the BHSS Stallion Row will be previewed, Swanhorst notes. “We have 15 Quarter Horse stallions on Stallion Row this year,” she says. Horses are from South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska. “I am excited to say we have several new entries this year. I think Stallion Row is a great way to let people know we have some stallion power up here. It is just good promotion for the stallions, and a way to show them to the public. Many people may see a stallion in a catalog or print advertisement, but up close and personal is always better,” she says. “It also gives the stallion owners a way to promote their program and show what they have to offer.” F (Right) Setting a new sale record for the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Horse Sale was LENAS IN THE BUD, a 2008 black stallion consigned by Stanley Tippman and Frank Kenzy (rider) from Iona, SD. Photo by Larry Larson
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