32 Ages & Stages: The Evolution of a Reined Cow Horse
34 Past Open Hackamore and Bridle Champions
38 Past Snaffle Bit Futurity Champions
60 The 2016 Snaffle Bit Futurity Finalists
94 The NRCHA Million-Dollar Club
106 The 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity Awards
118 It Pays to Enroll
120 The Discount Tire Non Pro Futurity
126 The Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales
130 Best of the West Trade Show
156 The 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity Staff
157 2017 Open Futurity Draw Sheets
172 2017 Non Pro Futurity Draw Sheets
176 2017 Non Pro Limited Futurity Draw Sheets
nrCha information
134 Meet the NRCHA Board of Directors
141 NRCHA Judges
145 NRCHA Membership Application
147 NRCHA Committee Directory
148 Top Rider List
150 NRCHA Subscribed Stallions
152 Subscribed Stallion Rules & Contract
155 NRCHA Affiliate Listing
featUres
22 Northside Attractions
mike miller rode home-raised firecat flashenfever (Playboys Buck fever x firecat Cash x miss n Cash) to win the 2016 non Pro and intermediate non Pro hackamore Classic divisions. the hackamore Classic is held in conjunction with the snaffle Bit futurity.
While attending the 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity enjoy Fort Worth’s historic Northside.
44 A Charmed Ride
Duals Lucky Charm and Kelby Phillips teamed up to capture the 2016 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship.
56 Triple Threat
In one of her first times to show a Snaffle Bit Futurity horse, California cowgirl Kathy Ferguson swept three Non Pro divisions in Reno.
68 From Ranch to Arena
The Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge showcases ranch-bred horses during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity.
72 Rope Horse Futurity
The 2017 World Championship Rope Horse Futurity takes place during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity.
74 A Place in History
The 2017 NRCHA Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit inductees.
122 Top of the Class
Reined Cow Horse contestants at the NHSFR battle tough competition to earn prestigious titles.
ON THE COVER: NRCHA 2016 Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champions Kelby Phillips and Duals Lucky Charm (Dual Smart Rey x TRR Pepcid Olena x Pepcid), owned by Mike and Robyne Stewart.
reined Cow horSeS in Cowtown
The Snaffle Bit Futurity is the most highly anticipated Premier Event of the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s show year. In 2017, the excitement is amplified to historic levels as the Futurity celebrates its new home in Fort Worth, Texas.
The “City of Cowboys and Culture” has so much to offer the NRCHA. We have already formed a productive partnership with Fort Worth through the annual NRCHA Celebration of Champions and World’s Greatest Horseman, held at the same venue as the Futurity, the historic and user-friendly Will Rogers Equestrian Center. When it comes to horse and cattle events, the folks in Fort Worth know their stuff, and this community has embraced the NRCHA with an overwhelmingly warm welcome. I have full confidence that the 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all of us who are fortunate enough to be part of it.
Sharing our centuries-old reined cow horse traditions with a new, and broader, audience in the heart of the horse industry promises to take the NRCHA to the next level. We have already proven this event as a success before the first
horse even walks into the show pen here in Fort Worth. An unprecedented payout, explosive growth in entries and a world-class group of sale consignments are just a few early signs that the 2017 Futurity will be one for the record books.
The 3-year-old horses that compete each year embody the dreams of their breeders, owners and trainers. Similarly, the first edition of the Snaffle Bit Futurity in Fort Worth represents the most ambitious goals for growing our sport. My warmest and most sincere thanks goes out to our owners and sponsors who have committed to enrich this year’s purse with historic levels of added money, our NRCHA Board of Directors who have supported this exciting step for the Futurity, and our staff for diligently carrying out every detail.
As I write, I can only imagine what it will be like on October 14, Futurity Open Finals night, when our horses and riders walk deliberately down the Will Rogers Coliseum tunnel, a path traveled by legends. I can only imagine the roar of the crowd as they witness the grit and guts that our equine and human athletes never fail to display. I can only imagine the goosebumps, the tear-filled eyes and the unforgettable emotions that will engulf the room as we crown the best of the best as the Futurity Champion. I am thrilled and honored to share that experience with our audience in Fort Worth, as part of this event that dreams are made of.
All the best!
Jay Winborn
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SNAffle Bit futuRity JuDgiNg StAff
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Judges: Sam Rose, Andy Adams, Carl Gould, Tom Buckingham, Al Dunning, Chele McGauly, Dan Roeser
Welcome to Fort Worth, and the 2017 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity presented by Markel!
If this is your first time to experience the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s showcase for 3-year-old reined cow horses, you are in for a treat. I have competed in this event for the last two decades, and the excitement never seems to wear off. Many people involved in our sport—competitors, breeders, owners and dedicated fans— will think back to their first trip to the Futurity and recall that it was the beginning of their love affair with reined cow horses.
While the Futurity itself is the focus of our time in Fort Worth, there is much more to do, see, and enjoy while you are here. There are actually two NRCHA Premier Events rolled into one, because we have, once again, incorporated the Hackamore Classic with the Futurity schedule. The herd work, rein work and fence work derby for 4- and 5-year-old cow horses is always a fan favorite because of the traditional bosal headgear, and you are sure to see some great runs in that class. The horse show class lineup, including the two rein and bridle divisions, is not to be overlooked either. It’s a chance to experience the various stages of cow horse training, all
in one place, and a great opportunity to see some past Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion and finalist horses in a more advanced phase of their careers.
It takes an incredible amount of effort and commitment to develop a competitive Snaffle Bit Futurity horse. Our sport is unique among all the Western performance disciplines because our horses are required to compete in not just one, but three events, and none of them are easy. Over time, I have seen the level of horsemanship and the quality of horses become better and better. Presenting our 3-year-olds on the big stage, in front of an extremely horsesavvy audience here in Fort Worth, brings a whole new level of excitement and pre-show jitters.
To all the competitors, owners, and breeders with a connection to a Snaffle Bit Futurity horse: congratulations! It is a worthy accomplishment just to be here. All your hopes, dreams and hard work will be put to the test here at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center. I am proud to be a part of the reined cow horse industry, and to have built my career alongside so many outstanding people and great horses. We all want the same thing—to be a Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion—and I wish everyone the very best of luck and a memorable experience here in Cowtown.
8:00am John Justin Arena Rein Work: Open Futurity Prelims
Thursday, October 5
8:00am John Justin Arena Rein Work: Open Futurity Prelims
Friday, October 6
8:00am Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Prelims
8:30am John Justin Arena Horse Show: Non Pro Limited/5K NPL/SNPL
Saturday, October 7
8:00am Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Prelims
8:30am John Justin Arena Horse Show: Youth Limited/ 1K Non Pro Limited/SNPL
7:30pm Will Rogers Auditorium Down The Fence –Movie Screening
Sunday, October 8
8:00am Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Prelims Herd Work: Non Pro Limited Futurity Herd Work: Non Pro Futurity Prelims
8:30 am John Justin Arena Horse Show: Youth Bridle/Non Pro Two Rein/AQHA Ranching Heritage
During Lunch Break Cowboy Church in John Justin Arena
Monday, October 9
12:00pm Coliseum Herd Work: Non Pro Limited Hackamore Classic Herd Work: Non Pro Hackamore Classic
8:00am John Justin Arena Rein Work: Non Pro Limited Futurity Rein Work: Non Pro Futurity Prelims Cow Work: Open Futurity Prelims
Tuesday, October 10
8:30am Coliseum Non Pro Limited Hackamore Classic Non Pro Hackamore Classic/ Non Pro Hackamore Open Bridle Preliminaries/ Limited Open Bridle
8:00am John Justin Arena Cow Work: Open Futurity Prelims
Wednesday, October 11
8:30am Coliseum Open Hackamore Classic/ Open Hackamore Prelims/Limited Open Hackamore
8:00 am John Justin Arena Cow Work: Non Pro Limited Futurity Cow Work: Non Pro Futurity Prelims Open Two Rein
7:30 pm Round Up Inn Finals Draw Party
Thursday, October 12
8:00am Coliseum Herd Work: Intermediate/Limited Open Futurity Finals
Rein Work: Intermediate/ Limited Open Futurity Finals Open Bridle Finals Cow Work: Intermediate/ Limited Open Futurity Finals
8:30 am John Justin Arena Non Pro Bridle/Intermediate Non Pro Bridle/Novice Non Pro Bridle
7:30 pm Round Up Inn NRCHA Hall of Fame Banquet
Friday, October 13
8:00 am Coliseum Herd Work: Non Pro/Intermediate Non Pro/Novice Non Pro Finals
2:00 pm Coliseum Rein Work: Non Pro/Intermediate Non Pro/Novice Non Pro Finals Open Hackamore Finals
Cow Work: Non Pro/Intermediate Non Pro/Novice Non Pro Finals
8:00 am Outdoor Arena World Championship Rope Horse Futurity
9:00 am Watt Arena Select 2 Year Old Sale & Performance Horse Section. Transition to West Sale ArenaSelect Yearling & Broodmare Session I
Saturday, October 14
8:00 am Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Finals
4:00 pm Coliseum Rein Work: Open Futurity Finals Cow Work: Open Futurity Finals
10:00 am Justin Sale Arena Select Yearling & Broodmare Session II
guIde To The acTIon
What are the judges looking for in the next Snaffle Bit futurity Champion?
Here is a breakdown of the three events.
It’s show time! Nowhere in the world of equestrian sport will you find more spine-tingling action than in the reined cow horse arena. These finely tuned equine athletes will dazzle you with their athleticism, cow sense, courage and finesse.
The 3-year-old horses in the Snaffle Bit Futurity are judged in herd work, rein work and cow work. Contestants in the ancillary horse show classes – hackamore, two-rein and bridle – are judged in rein work and cow work only.
HeRD WORK
In this event, one horse and rider enters a group of cattle, separates a single animal, and then prevents it from
returning to the herd. The horse should step into the herd willingly and quietly, sorting out one cow without disturbing the rest. There is a two-and-a-half minute time limit for each run, and two or three cattle are worked during that time.
Judges are impressed by horses that display exceptional courage while holding a difficult cow, work on a loose rein with a bright, alert expression, maintain proper position on the cow and spend the majority of the two-and-a-half minutes holding a cow out front.
Judges also will deduct for losing a cow, failure to control the cow, insufficient working time, low degree of difficulty, or lack of eye appeal.
ReiN WORK
The rein work is the only phase of cow horse competition that does not involve a cow. Sometimes described as the equestrian equivalent of figure skating, horse and rider perform a pattern with specific maneuvers: fast and slow circles, lead changes, spins, sliding stops and backing up. In the reined work, judges look for a horse that is willingly guided, with little or no apparent resistance. Points are deducted for disobedience or deviation from the pattern, while credit is earned if the maneuvers are performed with extra speed and finesse in a manner that is pleasing to watch.
Russell Probert earned the high score in the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity Open herd work preliminaries with a 222.5 on Darkestsideoftheboon (One time Pepto x Athleta x Smooth As A Cat), owned by eric freitas, Santa Maria, California, and bred by Gale force Quarter Horses, Conway, South Carolina.
Step to the light (CD lights x Shinersdiamondjackie x Shining Spark), owned and bred by Kelly Gowing and ridden by Justin Wright, was the high scoring horse of the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity Open rein work preliminaries with a 225.
COW WORK
The cow work, also called the fence work, is the final, adrenalin-fueled stage of reined cow horse competition. Fortunes can rise and fall in a split second during this fast paced event, and the outcome of the Snaffle Bit Futurity is not certain until the fence work is complete. The key to a good score is maintaining control of the cow at all times.
After horse and rider enter the arena, a single cow is pushed through the gate at the opposite end. The horse must first “box” the cow, or hold it at the end of the arena, maintaining control and staying in proper working position. Next, when the rider decides the time is right, he allows the cow to run down the long side of the arena and turns it on the wall. This first turn must take place after the center marker, but before the first penalty marker near the corner. Horse and rider must turn the cow a second time in the other direction, and may make additional turns on the fence before taking the cow into the open arena and maneuvering it in a 360-degree circle each way.
The most controlled cow work, with the highest degree of difficulty and the best form, scores the highest.
SCORiNG
Five judges are scoring the action at the Snaffle Bit Futurity. They all have the NRCHA’s highest 3A judge’s credential. Head judge for the 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity is NRCHA Director of Judges, Bill Enk, who will be officiating along with Sam Rose, Pilot Point, Texas; Andy Adams, Gerber, California; Carl Gould, Raymond, California; Tom Buckingham, Bruneau, Idaho; and Al Dunning, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Judging the Hackamore Classic, horse show classes and AQHA Ranching
Heritage portions of the competition is Chele McGauly, Elm Grove, Louisiana. Dan Roeser, Marsing, Idaho, will judge the Hackamore Classic and horse show classes.
In the five-judge system, the high score and low score are thrown out, and the remaining three scores are added up to achieve the final score. For example, if a horse receives a score of 219, he averaged a 73 from each judge.
All events are scored using a plus and minus system for each maneuver. If a rider incurs penalty points, they are deducted from the overall score.
there was a tie for the high score in the Open fence work preliminaries at the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity between horses ridden by two of the NRCHA’s leading ladies. Monica Caetano, lemoore, California, had a 221.5 riding Mister PBR (Mister Smart Remedy x Shes A Daisy x Smart little Pepinic), bred by Caetano and owned by PBR Partners.
Sarah Dawson, Perrin, texas, also had a 221.5 riding Dual N tomcat (tomcat Chex x Dual N Mary x Dual Rey), owned by her father, Richard Winters, and bred by Rick and Jalinda Covey.
A score of 70 is considered average. Each contestant begins with a 70 as soon as they enter the arena. Each maneuver receives a plus, a zero, or a minus from the judge. Plus indicates an above-average performance, zero means it was done correctly, and minus means a below-average maneuver.
Anything above 70 means horse and rider earned credit during the run, while a score below 70 means something went wrong; either the maneuver quality was poor or penalties were incurred.
Snaffle Bit futurity PatternS
SNAffle
Bit futuRity PRelimiNARieS
Pattern 8-Lope Toward
Begin on left lead. At the center, without stopping or breaking gait, begin pattern facing toward the judge. Refer to rule 20.6.
1. Beginning on the left lead, complete 3 circles; 2 large, fast circles, then 1 small slow circle. Change leads to the right.
2. Complete 3 circles to the right, 2 large, fast circles, then 1 small slow circle. Change leads to left.
3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, come to square sliding stop.
4. Complete 3½ spins to the left.
5. Run down center of arena past end marker, come to square sliding stop.
6. Complete 3½ spins to the right.
7. Run down center of arena past center marker, come to square sliding stop.
8. Back up at least 10 feet. Hesitate to complete pattern.
SNAffle Bit futuRity fiNAlS
Pattern 2-Lope Toward
Begin on left lead. At the center, without stopping or breaking gait, begin pattern facing toward the judge. Refer to rule 20.6
1. Beginning on the left lead, complete 3 circles to the left. The first one large and fast, the second small and slow, the third large and fast. Change leads at the center of arena.
2. Complete 3 circles to the right. The first one large and fast, the second small and slow, and the third large and fast. Change leads at the center of arena.
3. Continue loping to run down.
4. Run to far end past the marker to a sliding stop. Hesitate.
5. Complete 3½ spins to the left. Hesitate.
6. Run to far end past marker to a sliding stop. Hesitate.
7. Complete 3½ spins to the right. Hesitate.
8. Run past center marker to a sliding stop. Hesitate.
9. Back at least 10 feet. Hesitate to complete pattern.
Snaffle Bit futurity PatternS
HORS e SHOW/H AC k A m OR e C l ASS i C
Pattern 10-Lope Toward
Start on left lead. At the center, without stopping or breaking gait, begin pattern facing toward the judge. Refer to rule 20.6.
1. Beginning on the left lead, complete 2 circles to the left. The first circle small and slow, the second circle large and fast. Change leads at the center of arena.
2. Complete 2 circles to the right. The first circle large and fast, the second circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of arena.
3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop.
4. Complete 3½ spins to the left.
5. Run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop.
6. Complete 3½ spins to the right.
7. Run down center of arena past center marker, and execute a square sliding stop.
8. Back up at least 10 feet. Hesitate to complete pattern.
OPeN BRidle/OPeN HACkAmORe fiNAlS
Pattern 5
This pattern works best when the exhibitor and cattle enter from the same end of arena.
1. Start at end of arena. Run past center marker, stop, and back at least 10 feet.
2. ¼ turn to left. Complete 2 circles to left. The first circle large and fast, the second circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of the arena.
3. Complete 2 circles to the right. The first circle small and slow, the second circle large and fast. Change leads at the center of the arena.
4. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, execute a square sliding stop.
5. Complete 3½ spins to the right.
6. Rundown center of arena past end marker, execute a square sliding stop.
7. Complete 3½ spins to the left. Hesitate to complete pattern.
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Article and photos by
Bridget Kirkwood
While attending the nrChA snaffle Bit Futurity, enjoy Fort Worth’s historic northside district.
While National Reined Cow Horse Association competition, rodeos, cuttings and breed shows bring more cows to Cowtown than any other activity these days, lovers of the horse will enjoy a visit to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
A drover and his longhorns make spectacular viewing across the street from Billy Bob’s.
the fort Worth herd
At 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States makes its way down East Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth. Comprised of 15 Longhorn steers that are attended by drovers wearing 19th century garb, the Fort Worth Herd recalls a time when Fort Worth’s post-Civil War economy was revived by the bovine. In the late 1860’s, free-ranging Longhorns were gathered and driven to railheads by daring cowboys. The cattle were worth between $1 and $4 in Texas, but would bring as much as $40 further north. It’s estimated that more than 4 million cattle moved through Fort Worth between 1866 and 1890. Between 1,500 and 2,000 head were in each herd and they traveled about 12 miles per day. In perfect conditions, the 520-mile Chisholm Trail, which ran from Fort Worth to Abilene, Kansas, took more than a month to complete. The Fort Worth Herd has been making daily drives since June 1999.
The stockmen of the Fort Worth herd represent the men and women of varying cultural origins who drove the cattle north. After each drive, they return to East Exchange Avenue to visit with tourists and teach people about the city and the ways of the old west. For more information, visit FortWorthHerd.com.
texaS trail of fame
As you walk the streets of the Stockyards district, be sure to look at what’s under your feet. While some of the more than 10 million bricks that originally paved the Stockyards remain, you’ll also see a little bit of Hollywood with the Texas Trail of Fame. The bronze markers are fashioned to look like a Marshall’s badge and bear the names of people and groups who have made a significant contribution to the preservation of the history and grandeur of the Western way of life. Inductees include ranchers, preservationists, Comanche chiefs, cowboys, philanthropists and actors. This star is in honor of John Peter Smith, who
founded the first school in Fort Worth in 1854. He went on to become a surveyor and entrepreneur, was the largest landholder in Fort Worth and helped build the Stockyards. He served six terms as the mayor and donated much of his land to the city for cemeteries and hospitals including the county hospital John Peter Smith. Visit TexasTrailOfFame.org for more information.
fort Worth StockyardS
With the arrival of the railroad in 1876, Fort Worth became a major hub for shipping cattle and so in 1887, construction of the Union Stockyards began.
the fort Worth herd
fort Worth StockyardS
As predicted, Fort Worth didn’t remain the end of the line for long, but the forethought of John Peter Smith saw that Fort Worth had lines that ran from north to south as well as east to west. By 1902, two meat packers – Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. – had begun construction. During World War I, the Fort Worth Stockyards was the largest horse and mule market in the world. The Stockyards enjoyed their busiest year in 1944 when 5,277,496 cattle were processed. By 1969 the number had dropped to just over 1 million and by 1986 fell to just 57,181.
The Stockyards originally covered 100 acres and was comprised of 2,600 cattle pens. Today, just 72 remain. Cattle are no longer sold at the Stockyards.
tHe liveStoCk exCHANge
Known as the Wall Street of the West, the Livestock Exchange housed the businesses needed to facilitate cattle deals in Fort Worth. Built in 1902, the building now houses the Stockyards Museum and other businesses including Superior Livestock, law offices, insurance brokerages and energy companies. Walk out the back door of Livestock Exchange to view the Longhorns from the Fort Worth Herd.
CoW toWN ColiSeum
It took just 88 days to build the Cowtown Coliseum in 1908 – the same
year in which the venue hosted its first event – the National Feeders and Breeders Show. Since then the Coliseum has staged international opera singers, Russian dancers, the first nighttime horse show held in the United States, and in 1917 was the site of the world’s first indoor rodeo. The Cowtown Coliseum still holds open rodeos every Friday and Saturday night. Depending on the time of year, spectators may get to see some of the world’s top ropers such as Trevor Brazile and Tuf Cooper compete alongside the next generation of rodeo stars. It’s also home to the annual Red Steagall Ranch Rodeo, the semi-finals of RFD-TV’s The American and various bucking stock sales. A picture wall inside the Coliseum
takes you on a visual tour through years of rodeo history that have taken place at Northside.
fuN iN foRt WoRtH
Established in the 1890’s in Hell’s Half Acre, the White Elephant Saloon moved to the Stockyards in 1976 and resides on a site that has been a saloon since 1906. It was home to Fort Worth’s most famous gunfight that took place between Luke Short and Longhair Jim Courtright in 1887. Every February 8, the gunfight is re-enacted at the saloon.
The White Elephant is also home to a huge collection of white elephants and it houses a large array of hats. While most of the hats are of the cowboy variety, oth-
CoW toWN ColiSeum
lifeStoCk exCHANge
tHe WHite elepHANt
ers such as police hats from England and Australia, line the walls as well. Hanging your hat on the wall (or ceiling) of the White Elephant is by invitation only, which is extended by the owner to those who have contributed to the city politically, musically or financially. The White Elephant hosts live music seven nights a week and has been rated by Esquire as one of the 100 best bars in America.
Across the road in Booger Red’s Saloon, the bar in the historic Stockyards Hotel (one of Bonnie and Clyde’s hideouts), patrons can sit in a saddle to sip their beer.
While you can’t carry your gun in to a bar in the Stockyards, you can carry your beer outside. Bars like the one at the entrance to The Loveshack cater specifically to those who want to walk and drink. No trip to the Stockyards would be complete without walking through the doors of The Cadillac Cantina. It’s a favorite spot for cowboy athletes to drown their sorrows or celebrate their wins.
CoWBoy DiNiNg
Cattlemen’s Steak House has been a Northside staple since 1947. While waiting for the chef to cook your steak on an open flame, take in the artwork on the walls that depict life of years gone by. Visit CattlemensSteakhouse.com.
BulliSH eNteRtAiNmeNt
At 127,000 square feet, Billy Bob’s Texas is the world’s largest honky tonk. The club has jump-started many a popular singer’s career. Inside you can see the Billy Bob’s Wall of Fame, where performers such as Garth Brooks, BB King, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson and Blake
Shelton have pressed their handprints into cement. Billy Bob’s is also home to indoor bull ridings every Friday and Saturday night at 9 and 10 p.m.
At Billy Bob’s Merle Haggard once bought the entire bar a whiskey – that was 5,095 drinks. His $12,737.50 tab for the 40 gallons of Canadian Club got him
Billy BoB’S
CAttlemeN’S SteAk HouSe
into the Guinness Book of World Records for buying the world’s largest round. Billy Bob’s and its restaurants are open for general admission daily from 11 a.m., however those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Visit BillyBobsTexas.com.
outDooR ARt
The city of Fort Worth was initially established in 1849 as a fort to protect settlers from the Native American Indians. A bronze of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker sits to the side of the Stockyards Visitor Center and in front of the Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic Stockyards Hotel. Parker was the son of two cultures – an Anglo mother and a Comanche father. He led raids in both Texas and Mexico, including one into Tarrant County in 1871, but he also served as the liaison between his people and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He encouraged the Comanche to become educated and take up ranching and farming activities.
The bronze Distant Hope stands over six feet tall at the entrance to Rodeo Plaza and pays homage to the change in the way of life with the settling of America.
AReA MuSeuMS
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is noted for its exhibits - Chisholm Trail and The Adventures of the Cowboy Trail. You can also view one of the 128 bits on display, The Sterquell Wagon Collection, or see a 1933 Cadillac Coupe.
While not located in the Northside district, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (1720 Gendy Street) is conveniently adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. The iconic American museum offers an artistic look at influential women of the West, including many ladies instrumental in rodeo and barrel racing past and present. Likewise, both the Kimbell Art Museum and Amon Carter Museum of American Art on Camp Bowie are within easy walking distance. The Amon Carter boasts photographs, paintings, works on paper and sculptures by prolific artists of the American West, Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Visit www.cartermuseum.org.
QuANAH PARkeR
DiStANt HoPe
SteRQuell WAgoN ColleCtioN
2016, the national reined Cow Horse association (nrCHa) Board of Directors announced its decision to move the nrCHa Snaffle Bit futurity from the reno livestock events Center in reno, nevada, to the Will rogers equestrian Center in fort Worth, texas, beginning in 2017. With the venue change, came a date change from September 18-October 1, 2016, to October 3-14, 2017. Below nrCHa veterans weigh in on how the venue and date changes have affected their preparation for this year’s Snaffle Bit futurity, as well as how they expect the move to impact the show.
“We made adjustments last fall mainly based on the size of the arena. We started them down the fence sooner because we felt like the arena is narrower, and especially circling and being tougher on the colts. We wanted to make sure that they really knew their job down the fence. So, I would say we are a good five months ahead of schedule on their fence work.
“I’m excited about the exposure. And I don’t think we’re in danger of losing who we are. It’s a truly unique event. We’re not like the cutters. We’re not like the reiners. We have our own thing.”
tammy Jo Hays, nocona, texas
two-time nrCHa non Pro Snaffle Bit futurity Champion
“To bring our futurity, our biggest show of the year, to Fort Worth and be able to showcase it in the heart of horse country, I think everybody’s pretty excited about that. [Reined] cow horse has become a nationwide thing. We all know where its roots are, and where it started, and it is a West Coast tradition, but it has grown immensely across the nation.
“We were ecstatic when we were able to add more money because we’ve worked so hard to get to the point where we can start giving back and raise those purses, which gives the owners more incentive to bring those horses to town and show them. When people see that purse, I think that encourages people to get into it and try.”
todd Bergen, eagle Point, Oregon
nrCHa President and two-time Snaffle Bit futurity Open Champion
“Everyone that I’ve talked to is excited, including myself. I’m really looking forward to what Fort Worth has to offer.
“Our futurity is basically two to two-and-a-half months before any other futurity, and they’re only doing one event. A couple weeks where a person has a little bit more time, maybe the horse is working really well and you have some time to kind of let everything soak in.”
—Corey Cushing, Scottsdale, arizona
nrCHa Million Dollar rider and two-time Snaffle Bit futurity Open Champion
“I’m happy about the extra two weeks. It makes me feel better to have an extra two weeks. But when it comes down to it, we always seem to have them ready to show in September, so having them ready to show in October will just be that much better.”
— erin taormino, Waurika, Oklahoma Snaffle Bit futurity Open reserve Champion
ageS & STageS:
The evoluTion of a reined Cow horSe
the training of a reined cow horse is a methodical and meticulous process, taking years to reach the end result so prized by the vaqueros – the finished bridle horse.
reined cow horses are first eligible to compete in snaffle bit futurities as 3-year-olds. For many successful show horses, this is only the beginning. Beyond the futurities, three more show divisions await. The training process is a progression, with each stage building upon the one before it. The various phases of training beyond the snaffle bit are showcased here in Fort Worth with competitive divisions for cow horses aged 4 and up.
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When young cow horses are 4- and 5-year-olds, they become eligible for the hackamore class. In 2016, for the first time, another NRCHA Premier Event, the Hackamore Classic, was held in conjunction with the Snaffle Bit Futurity. The Hackamore Classic provides hackamore horses two opportunities to compete in Fort Worth: in the three-event herd/rein/cow work derby that makes up the Hackamore Classic; and in the Open Hackamore, Limited Open Hackamore and Non Pro Hackamore horse show classes where entries perform a rein work pattern and work a cow down the fence immediately after.
The hackamore is the traditional bitless headgear. It consists of a bosal, a braided noseband usually made of rawhide or leather, and a closed rein called a mecate. The customary mecate material is horsehair, but mohair or
synthetics are also common and legal in the show pen. In the NRCHA Hackamore Classic derby, there are classes for Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, and Level 1 Limited Open riders. Non-professional riders may compete in the Non Pro, Novice Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro, or Amateur classes. Eligibility is based on rider earnings. There is also a Non Pro Limited class (herd/rein/boxing) for Non Pro riders who do not go down the fence.
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When reined cow horses turn 6, they are no longer eligible to be shown two-handed. At this age, they begin the transition to bridle horse status via the two-rein, when a bridle is added to the hackamore. Two-rein horses are shown one-handed in a bit with shanks, a non-jointed mouthpiece, a port, and a roller, or “cricket.” Under the bridle, horses wear a second headstall with a pencil-thin bosalito, a narrower version of the hackamore bosal with a skinny mecate rein. The rider holds two sets of reins: the closed rawhide romal, which is attached to the bridle bit, and the thin mecate rein, which connects to the bosalito. Riders may guide the horse with both sets of reins
and are permitted to use one or more fingers between the reins to direct the horse.
Horses may show only one season in the two-rein division. During this year, they may also enter the bridle classes.
Raise A Smart Cat (wR this Cats Smart x Raise the Best x mr Sun o lena), shown by Nick dowers for owner Bill Stevenson, earned the 2016 Hackamore Classic open Championship.
the 2016 NRCHA futurity open two-Rein Champion was NRCHA million dollar Rider Zane davis riding Rubys Radar (one time Pepto x Ruby Bagonia x Peppy San Badger) for owner C Ranches, inc.
In the two-rein classes, riders first perform a rein work pattern and then work a cow down the fence (or box, depending upon the rider’s eligibility). You’ll be able to watch the Open and Non Pro two-rein horses in action here in Fort Worth.
the Bridle
A finished bridle horse is considered the most elite competitor in the reined cow horse world. If they started their show career as 3-yearolds, and progressed continuously through the stages of training and competition, these bridle horses are now highly experienced 7-year-olds and older, ready to perform at the highest level. At the Snaffle Bit Futurity, bridle horses will compete in the Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro Bridle
class, depending on the rider’s eligibility. They will be judged on rein work and fence work only.
An increasingly popular division at NRCHA events is the Bridle Spectacular.
Like the futurities and derbies, Bridle Spectacular horses compete in herd work, rein work and fence work or boxing for Limited division riders – often for very rich purses.
Another avenue for bridle horses is the four-event, or allaround competition, where steerstopping is added to the herd/ rein/fence lineup. The signature event of this kind is the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman, part of the annual NRCHA Celebration of Champions, held next February in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bridle horses are shown in a shanked, ported bit with a cricket, in the traditional closed romal reins with the popper attached. The rider’s hand must be closed on the reins with no fingers between at any time.
hes Shinettes Cd (Cd Olena x Sheza Shinette x Shining Spark), shown by nrCha Million dollar rider Jake telford for owner/breeder holy Cow Performance horses, was the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity Open Bridle Champion.
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PaSt oPen hackamore chamPionS
Many Snaffle Bit futurity horses return to the Snaffle Bit futurity horse show as 4- and 5-year-olds to compete in the hackamore. this is another highly competitive class that offers a rich paycheck and a sought-after championship at stake.
Year Horse
1972 Royal Cutter G Cutter Bill x Royal Ida Mae
1973 Doc’s Abe G Doc Bar x Lucky Splita
1974 Cutter’s Rocket G Cutter Bill x Royal Ida Mae
1975 D’Or Sugar Spice M Sir Raleigh x Gidget ann
1976 Foxie Doc M Doc Bar x Lucky Debbie Lady
1977 Shady Chex G King Fritz x LM Star Lady
1978 Kay Gee Doc G Doc’s Cowboy x Ray Gee Bar
1979 Hobbys Tic Tac G Hobby Horse x G Fern Hard Sauce
1980 Tucker Mud Doc M Doc Tom Tucker x Sissy Mud
1981 Political Smoker M Mr Gun Smoke x Mac’s Sujo
1982 Bueno Chex Willie S Bueno Chex x Sug’s Honey
1983 Olde Hobby Horse G Hobby Horse x Little Miss Chex
1984 Doc Olenas Mark S Doc O’Lena x Monet Clabber
1985 Smokum Oak S Doc’s Oak x Gunsmoke Ann
1986 Chex A Nic G Reminic x Bueno Chex Bonita
1987 Freight Train G Reminic x Calan Gay
1988 Borrego Lena S Doc Olenas Mark x Copper Tees Image
1989 Tux N Tail G Doc Tom Tucker x King Elevn Doll
1990 Tommys Petite Doc G Doc Tom Tucker x Petite Doc Bar
1991 Lil Miss Smarty Chex M Smart Little Lena x Miss Reed Chex
1992 Nuthin Nic M Reminic x Nuthin Butsmoke
1993 Master Checks G Master Remedy x Bueno Chex Kaweah
1994 Litas Sans M Master Remedy x Sausalita
1995 Freckle Face Smoke S Freckle Faced Kid x Bonnie Smoke
1996 Freckle Face Smoke S Freckle Faced Kid x Bonnie Smoke
1997 Colonels Hot Chic M Just Plain Colonel x Reminics Bar Girl
1998 A Royal River G Powder River Playboy x Sis Royal Mahogany
1999 Deb Olenas Gunsmoke G Hired Gunsmoke x Deb Olenas
2000 Shine Like Hail S Shining Spark x Summer Chex
Chexinic x Its Not All Dun
2004 Very Smart Remedy S Smart Little Lena x Remedys Response
2005 Shining Smartly M Shining Spark x Smart Hickory
2006 Rudys Wright S Lenas Wright On x Ms Enterprise
2007
2008 Spark N Loulena
2009 Nics Black Diamond
2010 Smart Luck S Very Smart Remedy x Gunna Be Lucky
2011 Reymanator
Dual Rey x Savannah Hickory
2012 Bettin Yer Smart S Smart Little Lena x Bet Yer Boons
2013 ARC Sparkin Chics S Chic Please x Sailing Spark
2014 Time For The Diamond S One Time Pepto x Diamonds With Style
2015 Over A Barrell G Nic It In The Bud x Katie Gun
2016 Stylish Rasta Man
Stylish Rey Gay x Gees A Shining Star
Ken Sutton Ken Sutton
Bobby Ingersoll Edie Strain
Ronnie Richards Sally Schonlaw
Bobby Ingersoll Don Calegari
Gary Baumer Aldo Sansoni
Bill Wildes Vicki Beckham
Bruce Gilchrist Bruce Gilchrist
Bobby Ingersoll Bill Gibford
Benny Guitron Bar Eleven Ranch
Benny Guitron Jerry Rava
Dema Clark Manuel Cordoza
Jack Hitchings H. & M. Switzer
Bobby Ingersoll Morris Shidner
Greg Wright Walter & Sharon Wright
Les Vogt Les Vogt
Ted Robinson Dee Fitzgerald
Bobby Ingersoll Terry & Diane O’Keefe
Les Vogt Les Vogt
Lyn Anderson Pete Bennett
Les Vogt Ron Newark
Pat Hubbert Pat Hubbert
Ted Robinson Dee Fitzgerald
Ted Robinson John & Heidi Brough
Smoky Pritchett
Smoky Pritchett
Smoky Pritchett
Smoky Pritchett
John Ward Chuck & Lynn Tuffli
Ken Wold Jack & Jodi Elliott
Todd Crawford John & Jill Newcomb
Todd
Rachel Eady Rachel Eady
Jon Roeser
Ron Ralls
Anne Reynolds
Richie Bell
Ron Ralls Patty Ralls
Lance Johnston Ron & Denise Butler
Jake Telford Floyd Miller & Newt White
Todd Bergen Mark & Kelly Gowing
Todd Bergen Cable Creek Ranch
Zane Davis John Semanik
Justin Lawrence Brown & Licking
Doug Williamson Rocking J Ranch
Nick Dowers Rod Dowers
Darrel Norcutt Joyce Diegel
Trent Pedersen Ron Cochran
Stylish Rasta Man, shown by trent Pedersen for owner Ron Cochran of Quail Run Ranch, Bend, oregon, won the open Hackamore Championship at the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity.
PaSt oPen Bridle ChamPionS
the open Bridle class is a perennial crowd-pleaser at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit futurity. this exciting event showcases veteran horses age 6 and older, shown by professional trainers in rein work and cow work. each horse-and-rider combination brings years of training and experience to the show arena, and the competition is always fast paced and fierce.
1974 Wrong Key M Salero Bar x Palm Sunday
1975 Burnt Girl M Burnt Spur x Lucky Split
1976 Royal Cutter G Cutter Bill x Royal Ida Mae
1977 Chex Of Chex G King Fritz x Camay Five
1978 Royal Cutter G Cutter Bill x Royal Ida Mae
1979 Kit’s Smoke M Mr Gun Smoke x Mac’s Sujo
1980 Smokes Belle M Mr Gun Smoke x Mac’s Sujo
1981 Smokes Belle M Mr Gun Smoke x Mac’s Sujo
1982 Royal Cutter G Cutter Bill x Royal Ida Mae
1983 Star Polly Bar M Docs Star Barred x Tourista
1984 Rub A Dub Doc G Doc Bar x Chubber Cheeks
1985 Fresno Divi Chex S Bueno Chex x Fresno Snort
1986 Mister Tiv G Johnny Tivio x Night Mist
1987 Mister Tiv G Johnny Tivio x Night Mist
1988 Tiger Commander S Hesa Commander x King Rowels Lady
1989 Monta Doc Imp S Montana Doc x Imprint Ace
1990 Chex A Nic G Reminic x Bueno Chex Bonita
1991 Dot O Lena M Dell O Lena x Freedom Chex
1992 Dot O Lena M Dell O Lena x Freedom Chex
1993 Charter Colonel G Colonel Freckles x Gay Curl
1994 Charter Colonel G Colonel Freckles x Gay Curl
1995 Charter Colonel G Colonel Freckles x Gay Curl
1996 Smokum Doc Bar G Smokum Oak x Docs Fancy Pants
1997 Tejons Peppy Doc S Peppy San Badger x Doc O’Lenita
1998 Tejons Lena Nic S Reminic x Doc O’Lenita
1999 Smokin Master G Master Remedy x Miss Smoking Leo
2000 Smokin Master G Master Remedy x Miss Smoking Leo
owner/ breeder Holy Cow Performance Horses, won the Snaffle Bit futurity open Bridle Championship in 2016.
Les Vogt Fred Mungia
Bobby Ingersoll Strain Ranches
Ken Sutton Ken Sutton
Les Vogt NP Mussallem
Bobby Ingersoll Ken Sutton
Benny Guitron Bert Crane
Pat Hubbert Pat Hubbert
Pat Hubbert Pat Hubbert
Bobby Ingersoll Ken Sutton
John Brazil, Jr. John Brazil, Jr.
Bobby Ingersoll S. & B. Skiff
Jack Hitchings T. & M. Teahon
Jody Gearhart Larry & Jody Gearhart
Jody Gearhart Larry & Jody Gearhart
Gary Baumer Collins & Baumer
Dan Mendes R & H Enterprises
Les Vogt Blumenthal & Pinkard
Jon Roeser John Showalter
Jon Roeser John Showalter
Ted Robinson Ralph & Mickey Gragg
Ted Robinson Ralph & Mickey Gragg
Ted Robinson Ralph & Mickey Gragg
Sandy Collier Monte Baker
Todd Crawford Joe & Robert Duart
Dan Roeser Calvin & Marilyn Dickerson
Todd Crawford Adam Williams
Todd Crawford Adam Williams
2001 Just Quick Colonel M Just Plain Colonel x Quickinic Kathy
x Saturday Playmate Todd Crawford Kalpowar Quarter Horses
Tangys Classy Boy S Tangys Classy Peppy x Crimson Sassy Chick
2005 Camiseta Peppy G Camiseta Badger x Princess Tari
2006 Smart Plain Pep M Smart Little Pepinic x Miss Plain Dual
2007 Tenlight
Grays Starlight x Docs Poco Ten
2008 CD Survivor S CD Olena x Have A Lil Lena
2009 Shining Lil Nic S Smart Shiner x Dig A Lil Nic
2010 Shine Smartly M Shining Spark x Smartly Dressed
2011 Once A Von A Time S Von Reminic x Sheza Shinette
2012 Hes Wright On S Lenas Wright On x Shesa Lota Nic
2013 Once A Von A Time S Von Reminic x Sheza Shinette
2014 Spursuasion G Ray Gay Quixote x Mist N Smoke
2015 Tuckers Smart Cat G WR This Cats Smart x Smoke Time Tuck
2016 Hes Shinettes CD S CD Olena x Sheza Shinette x Shining Spark
Ron Emmons Partners N Paints
Sherri Gilkerson Linda Mars
Tim Unzicker Runaway Creek Quarter Horses
Jimmie Paul Sherri Somerville
Jake Telford Holy Cow Perf. Horses
Kevin Stallings Bill & Janiejill Tointon
Shawn Hays Greeman & Hays
Jake Telford Holy Cow Perf. Horses
Doug Williamson Garth & Amanda Gardiner
Jake Telford Holy Cow Perf. Horses
Shadd Parkinson Lindsay Wadhams
Lyn Anderson David & Barbara Archer
Jake Telford Holy Cow Perf. Horses
Hes Shinettes CD (CD olena x Sheza Shinette x Shining Spark), shown by NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Jake telford for
Snaffle Bit futuritieS of YearS PaSt
Snaffle Bit futurity Open Champions
Year Horse Gender Pedigree
1970 Wrong Key M Salero Bar x Diana Morelock x Del Rio Darkey
1970 Leocita Chex M King Fritz x Honey’s Best x Leo
1971 Royal Cutter G Cutter Bill x Royal Ida Mae x Royal King
1972 Sugarnic M Sugar Vandy x Fillinic x Arizona Junie
1973 Wrangler Chex G King Fritz x Wilma Ray x Tough Company
1974 Big M Nu King G King Fritz x Honey’s Best x Leo
1975 Hankey Pankey M Hoo Doo Rocket x Coaster’s Susan x Coaster
1976 Kit’s Smoke M Mr. Gunsmoke x Mac’s Sujo x Fourble Joe
1977 Sugaree M Sugar Vandy x Goldie Agar
1978 Doc N Missy M Doc Bar x Missy’s Hankie x Tonto Bars Hank
1979 Aledo Bay M Bueno Chex x Frando Bars x Aledo Bar
1980 Docs Baroque G Doc’s Oak x Brown Lady Bars x Sugar Bar Flit
1981 Sugar Remedy M Doc’s Remedy x Sugarnic x Sugar Vandy
1982 Sanpeppy Smoke S Mr Fool’s Smoke x Minnie Gal x Peppy San
1983 Im Full Of Pep S Peppy San Badger x Im A Sugar Vandy x Sugar Vandy
1984 Plumb Dry S Dry Doc x Pantera Chex x King Fritz
1985 Peppy Par Three S Peppy San x Three Parette x Par Three
1986 Smokinic M Reminic x Smoke’s Belle x Mr Gun Smoke
1987 Nu Cash S Colonel Freckles x Nu Rendition x Nu Bar
1988 Smart Little Calboy S Smart Little Lena x Miss Cal Sen x Cal Bar
1989 Ima Jo’s Doll (AP) M Ima Doc O’Lena x Quanah’s Leo Girl x Kickapoo
1990 Otoe Master S Master Remedy x Sizzlin Otoe x Tommy Otoe
1991 Master Checks G Master Remedy x Bueno Chex Kaweah x Bueno Chex
1992 Mr San Olen S Peppy San Badger x San O Lenita x Tenino San
1993 Miss Rey Dry M Dry Doc x Starlita Sequin x Rey Jay
Rider Owner
Les Vogt Fred Mungia
Bobby Ingersoll Strain Ranches
Ken Sutton Ken Sutton
Greg Ward Greg Ward
Les Vogt Nina Rose
Duane Pettibone Pat Risley
Bobby Ingersoll Strain Ranches
Benny Guitron Bert Crane
Bill Wildes Bill Wildes
Bobby Ingersoll Oxbow Ranch
Billy Arthur Michael Stabbe
Tom Lyons Tom Lyons
Greg Ward Greg Ward
Kenny Pugh Pugh/Sanders
Stan Fonsen Art Haskins
Gary Baumer Leonard/Patricia Brooks
Greg Wright Charles Walker
Greg Ward Pat Hubbert
Ted Robinson Ralph/Mickey Gragg
Bob Avila David Roberts
Carl Gould Walker/Hale
Jon Roeser Kibby Maxwell
Ted Robinson Dee Fitzgerald
Doug Williamson Don Haskell
Sandy Collier David/Paula Hunsicker
1994 Masteroani S Master Remedy x Just Doc’s Socks x Docs Fri Dee Bar John Ward Ronald DeReis, Sr.
1995 The Nu Colonel S Nu Cash x Malbeckin x Doc’s Malbec Ted Robinson Bobby/Chris Gregg
1996 Shes Lota Cash M Nu Cash x Snip Gay Bar x Gay Bar King
Ted Robinson D & J Farms
1997 Smart Little Cash G Nu Cash x Lil Miss Smarty Chex x Smart Little Lena Ted Robinson Allan/Michelle Moyer
1998 Reminics Pep S Reminic x Peppy Remedy x Peppy San Badger Greg Ward Greg/Laura Ward
1999 Smart Zanolena S Smart Chic Olena x Zanee Lynx x Doc’s Lynx Bob Avila Matt/Lesley Day
2000 Smokums Prize S Smokum Oak x Tommie Tivio Tucker x Doc Tom Tucker Ted Robinson Shawn Renshaw
2001 Boonlight Dancer S Peptoboonsmal x Little Dancer Lena x Smart Little Lena Todd Bergen Vaughn Zimmerman
2002 Doc At Night S Mr San Olen x Docs Hickory Nut x Doc’s Hickory Doug Williamson Sandie Braden
2003 Chics Magic Potion S Smart Chic Olena x Remedys Magic Potion x Remedys Reply Bob Avila Needle/Avila/Carpenter
2004 Starlight Captain S Captain Nice x Starlight Sally x Grays Starlight Brandon Staebler Brandon Staebler
2005 Nu Circle Of Light S Nu Circle N Cash x Katie Starlight x Grays Starlight Ted Robinson Hunsicker/Robinson
2006 Smart Crackin Chic M Smart Chic Olena x Kwackin x Dual Pep Todd Crawford Singleton Ranches
2007 Oh Cay N Short S Oh Cay Quixote x Bit Of Shorty x Shorty Lena Boyd Rice Keven & Sydney Knight 2008 Black Pearl M
Little Pepinic x Sugar Babe Taffy x Master Remedy John Ward Ward Ranch
Reymanator S Dual Rey x Savannah Hickory x Doc’s Hickory Zane Davis John Semanik 2010 Stylish Little Oak M Playin Stylish x Shiners Little Oak x Shining Spark Tucker Robinson San Juan Ranch 2011 Shiners Dun Juan G Smart Shiner x Cremes Chic Olena x Smart Chic Olena Todd Bergen Bill & Janiejill Tointon
CD Diamond
CD Olena x Shiners Diamond Girl x Shining Spark Corey Cushing San Juan Ranch
D Ranches
Good Time G One Time Pepto x Dual Nurse x Dual Pep Corey Cushing Lynne Wurzer
2015 Starlight Kisses M Shady Lil Starlight x Kiss My Shiny Lips x Shining Spark Jake Telford Holy Cow Perf. Horses
2016 Duals Lucky Charm G Dual Smart Rey x TRR Pepcid Olena x Pepcid Kelby Phillips Mike/Robyne Stewart
Kelby Phillips won the coveted 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity Open Championship and the $100,000 paycheck with Duals lucky Charm, a gelding owned by Mike and Robyne Stewart, Munday, texas. their brilliant 224.5 fence work score in the Snaffle Bit futurity finals earned the championship by a margin of two-and-a-half points.
Snaffle Bit futurity Non-Pro Champions
it was one of the only times in Kathy ferguson’s career to show a futurity horse, and she made it count, sweeping the Championships in the 2016 Discount tire Non Pro, intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro Snaffle Bit futurity divisions. the Cottonwood, California, horsewoman earned $28,951 for her efforts.
1975 Doc’s Know How G Doc’s Cowboy x Flowergirl Peake x Wooden Nugget Tyke Minetti Clarence Minetti
1976 San Juan Chex G King Fritz x Apache Kitty x Apache Reed Pat Bello Pat Bello
1977 Andy Green Springs G Sugar Vandy x Miss Seligman 15 x Sykes II
1978 Diamond Jewel Wood (PT) S Diamond Jim x Castros Sister x Tony Hank
1979 Sugar D’or M Sugar Jars x Triple D’or x Triple Rick
Gerry Westfall Gerry Westfall
Karen Kittleson Karen Kittleson
Zera Varian Zera Varian
1980 Gays Leo Bar S Gay Bar King x Bar’s Spotlight x Leo San Pat Bello Pat Bello
1981 Martha Ann Rey M Rey Solis x San Time x Lito Rojo
1982 Fernwood Tivio S Duster Bonanza x Angelita Tivio x Puro Tivio
1983 Doc S George M Docs Silver Bar x Rey Three x Senor George
1984 Billy Clover G Peppy San Bar x Miss Bras Bar x Son O Sugar
1985 Shesa Lou Too M Hesa Commander x Terralito x Lee’s Duke
1986 San Zorro
S Rey De Peppy x Zorra x Two Eyed Fox
1987 Peppy Smoke Bar Lady M Sanpeppy Smoke x Norton’s Lady x Topbar Bob
Kathy Wilson Thomas/Dixie Young
Frank Rue Rue/Forsman
Kathy Wilson Young/Wilson
Kathy Wilson Young/Wilson
Bob Scott Scott Saddle
Glenn Barlow Barlow Livestock
Jody Gearhart
1988 Cash Little Lena G Smart Little Lena x Miss Cash Cutter x Ben’s Cardinal Jody Gearhart
1989 Oakin Around S Doc’s Oak x Bar Bull Miss x Bull Parker
1990 Colonel De Boon S Colonel Freckles x Boon Chick x Boon Bar
1991 Cowtown Hickory G Doc’s Hickory x Prissy Chex x King Fritz
1992 Spats O Lena S Colonel Spats x Lenas Trinket x Doc O’Lena
1993 Hollywood Boulevard G Doc O’Lena x Holly B Gold x Hollywood Bill
Larry/Jody Gearhart
Larry/Jody Gearhart
Kathy Gould Carl/Kathy Gould
Tom Buckingham Tom Buckingham
Jody Semper Semper Truck Lines
Patti Davis Patti Davis
Matt Day Matt Day
1994 Master Rani Chex M Master Remedy x Bueno Chex Rani x Bueno Chex Jody Gearhart Larry/Jody Gearhart
1995 Smokums Miss Doc Bar M Smokum Oak x Doc’s Fancy Pants x Doc Bar
1996 Lenas Hill Billy G Clark Hill Billie x Shesa Leo Lena x Hes A Doc O’Lena
1997 Nicilena G Just Plain Colonel x Quickinici Lena x Lenas Sonny Boy
1998 Magical Lena M Little Lenas Legend x Swayback Magic x Early Tink
1999 Roosters Chicaroo M Gallo Del Cielo x Meerly Chic Olena x Smart Chic Olena
Korie Baker Monte/Korie Baker
Glenn Barlow Barlow Livestock
JoAnne Carollo Jim/JoAnne Carollo
Anne M. Reynolds Anne M. Reynolds
JoAnne Carollo Jim/JoAnne Carollo
2000 Missn No Chex S Miss N Cash x Olenas Watchfob x Dell O Lena Dema Paul Jim/Dema Paul
2001 Plan To Win (PT) G A Master Plan x Lenas Solana x Docs Hi Lena
2002 Justa Hot Chic M Just Plain Colonel x Reminics Bar Girl x Reminic
Carollo Jim/JoAnne Carollo
Ward Laurie Ward 2003 Legendary Colonel
Little Lenas Legend x Colonel De Light x Colonel De Boon
M. Reynolds Anne M. Reynolds 2004 Shiners Dulena
Shining Spark x Docs Sulena x Doc O’Lena
2005 More Magic Please G Chic Please x Magical Lena x Little Lenas Legend
Paul Jim & Dema Paul
M. Reynolds 2007 Wheres My Shine
2008
2013
2014 Miss Prize Maker
2015 Kiss Me A Lot
2016 Royal Isabella
Spark x Boomerita x Boomernic
RC Fancy Step x SDP I Got Good Genes x Dual Rey Tammy Jo Hays
Topsails Rien Maker x Miss Colonels Prize x Smokums Prize Tammy Jo Hays
Tammy Jo Hays/Walter Greeman
Tammy Jo Hays/Walter Greeman
Master Getta x Kiss Me A Little x Smart Little Pepinic Laurie Richards Laurie Richards
One Time Royalty x Oaks Rowdycat x High Brow Cat Kathy Ferguson Dave/Kathy Ferguson
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By Stephanie Duquette
Saturday, October 1, was decision time for 25 horses in the 2016 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finals. They had risen to the top of the field of nearly 200 preliminary entries for a shot at the coveted $100,000 Championship and the title, which represents a pinnacle moment for owners, trainers, and breeders alike. The young equine triathletes were piloted by capable horsemen and -women with a wide range of experience, from National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame Horseman Ken Wold, to newlyweds Chris and Sarah Dawson, each with two horses in the finals; to firsttime Open Finalist Tyson Benson, who celebrated his 24th birthday just days before the Futurity preliminaries began September 19 in Reno, Nevada.
When the second-to-last horse in the draw, Duals Lucky Charm, scored a 224.5 down the fence to lock up the championship for owners Mike and Robyne Stewart, the gelding’s trainer, 28-year-old horseman Kelby Phillips, knew everything had just changed.
“It’s great. I really don’t know what to say,” Phillips said in his post-win inter-
Duals lucky Charm and Kelby phillips teamed up to win the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity open Championship.
view, visibly emotional as he rubbed a hand across his forehead.
“We usually don’t have this kind of luck!” said Robyne Stewart. “I had tears in my eyes when they called out the score. This is something we’ve never experienced. It’s awesome.”
The Stewarts, who farm and ranch near Munday, Texas, never doubted the ability of longtime family friend Phillips to win at the highest level.
“We trust Kelby. If a horse wasn’t going to make it, he would be the one to step up and say, ‘Hey, let’s not waste any more money on this horse.’ We just trusted him and felt like we wanted to give him a chance,” Robyne Stewart said.
On the strength of that relationship, when the 2-year-old Duals Lucky Charm (Dual Smart Rey x TRR Pepcid Olena x Pepcid) caught Phillips’ eye in November 2015, his first phone call was to Mike
Photos by Primo Morales
Kelby phillips won the coveted Snaffle Bit futurity open Championship and the $100,000 paycheck with Duals lucky Charm, a gelding owned by mike and Robyne Stewart, munday, texas.
Stewart. The compact sorrel gelding with the narrow blaze had been well-started by a young horseman named Will Roden, who came on board during the Futurity as Phillips’ assistant at DT Horses. The Stewarts bought the horse, nicknamed “Will” after his original trainer, and enjoyed reports of his steady progress in Phillips’ program over the course of the next year.
Duals Lucky Charm’s road to the Futurity Open finals began when he placed fifth in the Open preliminaries with a 657 composite (216.5 herd/220 rein/220.5 cow). Phillips also showed the preliminary composite high-scoring horse, Cats About Wright (Cats Merada x Wright About Now x Hes Wright On), owned by his employer, DT Horses, with a 661 (222 herd/222 rein/217 cow). Phillips, with two horses in the Open finals, was one of five riders with multiple mounts. Chris Dawson, his wife, Sarah, and Nick Dowers also had two. California professional and past
Futurity Champion Tucker Robinson had three.
In the finals herd work, Duals Lucky Charm earned a 218, which tied him for third place. Next was the rein work, where an impressive 220.5 performance was the fifth-highest score of the go-round. After the first two events, Duals Lucky Charm and Phillips were in fifth place, but the leaderboard changed permanently after the team made a challenging steer look easy in the fence work final.
“When he came out, I knew he was going to be plenty of cow. [Friend and fellow trainer] Brandon Buttars had been telling me ‘Don’t weaken,’ so I was trying not to. Once I knocked him around down there on the end, I knew I had to go, because to be a big enough score to win, I knew we had to go with a little bit of cow. After the first turn, I knew he was good, because he’s always good after the first turn, if I can get him out of there. And then he circles really good. I know I can turn him loose and he’ll just hunt that cow on both sides,” Phillips said.
from second-to-last draw position in the cow work, Duals lucky Charm scored a brilliant 224.5 to seal the championship by two and a half points.
left to right: Duals lucky Charm, Kelby Phillips, robyne Stewart, robyne’s daughter, larami Stewart, her fiancé ryan Wakefield, and their son Miles. robyne Stewart and her husband, Mike, purchased Duals lucky Charm last fall at Phillips’ suggestion.
Emotions spilled over as Robyne Stewart did the math from her seat next to Larami, her fiancé, Ryan Wakefield, and their son Miles, and realized her horse had just won the Futurity Championship. She quickly sent text messages to her husband, Mike, who was antelope hunting in west Texas.
“He wasn’t there, but he was blowing our phones up because he didn’t have enough service to watch the webcast,” Robyne said. “I’m on cloud nine. I’m so happy for Kelby. He deserves it. He’s worked so hard to get where he’s at. There’s not a lazy bone in his body. He’s just a good kid.”
CiNCH iNteRmediAte opeN CHAmpioN
Dual N Tomcat, a small but mighty gelding purchased on a whim at the 2015 Snaffle Bit Futurity Select 2-Year-Old Sale, collected paychecks everywhere he went in Reno, from the 2-Year-Old Open Sale Incentive prize, a spot in the Futurity Open Finals, and the CINCH Intermediate Open Championship.
Shown by Perrin, Texas, professional Sarah Dawson, and owned by Dawson’s parents, Richard and Cheryl Winters, Dual N Tomcat (Tomcat Chex x Dual N Mary x Dual Rey), scored a 656 composite (218 herd/215.5 rein/222.5 cow) to earn the $30,000 paycheck. Since 2010, NRCHA Corporate Partner CINCH has sponsored the Intermediate Open division to guarantee that payout to the Champion.
“I thought he was great,” Dawson said, describing Dual N Tomcat’s performance in the Intermediate Open finals. “I’ve liked him all year. He was always so little, but he always tried so hard, and he’s been fun to train all year. It’s even more fun that my parents own him, so I’m happy for them.”
Dual N Tomcat arrived in the Intermediate Open Finals already having won a big paycheck in Reno. He
claimed the $19,600 Select 2-Year-Old Sale Incentive Open prize for being the highest-scoring Futurity Sale horse in the preliminaries—but his achievements didn’t stop there. Dawson and Dual N Tomcat also qualified for the Futurity Open Finals, where they scored a 642.5 (216 herd/216 rein/210.5 cow) for 15th place and another $10,000. Dual N Tomcat’s combined Sale Incentive money and show earnings totaled a whopping $62,908.
“It’s been a great show,” Dawson said. “It’s always a privilege to be in the finals. I’m a relative newcomer. It’s only my second time to make the Open Finals, so I’m out here with all my heroes. It’s awesome. It feels great. I’m in very good company and very humbled to be here. I almost feel like I don’t belong, in a sense,” Dawson said.
The CINCH Intermediate Open Reserve Champion was Maytown Moonshine
(Cats Moonshine x Bunny Lena x Smart Little Lena), shown by Powell Butte, Oregon, professional Shane Steffen for owner Carrie Whisler. They scored a 655 (218 herd/218.5 rein/218.5 cow) for a $15,000 payday.
limited opeN CHAmpioN
Clay Volmer, Cisco, Texas, claimed his biggest NRCHA title to date when he won the Snaffle Bit Futurity Limited Open Championship riding Hesa Royalena (Bet Hesa Cat x Black Tie Queen x Smart Little Ricochet), owned by Kirk Johnston.
Volmer guided Hesa Royalena to a 636.5 composite (214.5 herd/213.5 rein/208.5 cow), earning $10,914.
Volmer got his start in the NRCHA when Jecca Ostrander, his wife, Carrie’s, aunt, sent him a horse to train last year.
“She said, ‘I want this horse to be a cow horse,’ and I mainly train cutters, but I said, ‘OK.’ I went and hung out with
dual N tomcat, shown by Sarah dawson for her father and owner Richard Winters, scored big in Reno, winning the CiNCH intermediate open Championship, earning a spot in the open finals, and taking home the open 2-year-old Sale incentive check.
[NRCHA Million Dollar Rider] Boyd Rice and hung out with [champion NRCHA Professional] Chris Dawson a bunch and got a lot of help from those guys, and from [NRCHA $2 Million Rider] Todd Crawford, and I really appreciate all the time they spent. I have some good owners, too,” he said.
Quality advice from those leading professionals helped Volmer make the Limited Open finals on Ostrander’s horse, Boxo Valentines Cat (Palo Duro Cat x Tracis Blue Roan x Roan Ambrose), during his first trip to the Snaffle Bit Futurity in 2015. That experience last year helped him prepare Hesa Royalena for the rigors of the finals a year later.
“I really didn’t do much to him. He’s pretty laid-back. After last year, I learned you have to make sure you have plenty of horse for these one-day deals, so yesterday, I just kind of cruised him around and went and worked him on the flag a
little bit this morning, and then we went and horse showed,” Volmer said.
The Limited Open Reserve Champion was Night Time Cat (Nitrocat x Quixote Jesse x Holidoc), shown by Grant Lindaman II and owned by Phil Hagadorn. They scored a 635 composite (206 herd/216.5 rein/212.5 cow), earning $8,751.
level 1 limited opeN
The scores in the preliminary gorounds determined the Level 1 Limited Open Champion, and it was Dustin Mills, a 24-year-old assistant trainer to Todd Crawford, who rode away with the Championship.
Mills guided Unos Smokin Chic (Uno What Time It Is x Dew It Flo x Mr Peponita Flo) to a 639 composite (215.5 herd/212.5 rein/211 fence), earning $6,484 for the gelding’s owner, Julie Gibbons.
“In the reining, he was real good. He’s a little bit of a goofy horse so he’s kind
Clay volmer, an established cutting horse professional, claimed his biggest NRCHA win when he guided Hesa Royalena to the futurity limited open Championship for owner Kirk Johnston.
dustin mills, an assistant trainer to NRCHA $2 million Rider todd Crawford, won the futurity level 1 limited open Championship and qualified for the limited open finals with Julie Gibbons’ unos Smokin Chic.
of jumping and looking at the signs and things here. In the herd work, he was about as awesome as I could ask him to be. In the fence work, same deal. He was really good there too,” Mills said. “He’s always wide awake but really easy. He’s been kind of a dream to train, and awesome to show.”
The Limited Open Championship was Mills’ biggest NRCHA win. The 24-yearold son of cutting horse trainer Mark Mills, Brookshire, Texas, started working for Crawford almost a year and a half ago.
“It means a lot, especially in the short time I’ve been doing this,” he said.
He thanked Todd and Pam Crawford, Volmer, Chris Dawson, and Matt Koch for their various roles in his success, from mentoring to herd help.
“I’m fortunate to work for him,” Mills said, describing his relationship with Crawford. “When you’re around somebody who is so talented, it makes you better without you even knowing it.”
lAdieS CHAmpioN
When Snaffle Bit Futurity Open and Intermediate Open Finalists Sarah Dawson and Wright On Hickory (Hes Wright On x Hickorys Miracle x Doc’s Hickory) entered the arena for those finals, they were already champions, winning the Ladies division title and a $1,134 paycheck with their preliminary score of 656 (216 herd/223.5 rein/216.5 fence).
Wright On Hickory is owned by a unique 10-member syndicate from other segments of the equine industry who are new to the NRCHA.
“I’m extremely happy for those people, because they’re all first time cow horse owners, so it’s pretty special for them to come here and do well,” Dawson said.
She took home a check for $1,134, along with a pile of nice prizes: a CR Morrison Trophy sponsored by Stacy Lynch, a $500 CR RanchWear gift certificate, a Gist buckle and Cinch jacket from the NRCHA, a JW Brooks Custom Hat, a cooler from Classic Equine, and product from Platinum Performance.
the ladies Champion was Sarah dawson, who rode Wright on Hickory to a 656 composite score in the preliminaries to win the title.
mare (Bet Hesa Cat x Lil Miss Pepto, by Peptoboonsmal).
Dam NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $313,482
BE ER PEPTO 2016 red roan stallion (One Time Pepto x Be er Sue, by Bet On Me 498).
Dam Earner of $49,527 - PE $5,455 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,445,719
BE IN ON THIS CAT 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Be er Sue, by Bet On Me 498).
BOON KI Y RG 2016 brown stallion (Once In A Blu Boon x Smart Ki y RG, by High Brow Cat).
Dam Earner of $211,383 - PE $90,825 & 1/2 sister to earners of $426,442
BOON ME UP JAY 2016 sorrel stallion (Peptoboonsmal x Shiners Missy Jay, by Shining Spark).
Dam Earner of $23,248 - PE $228,498
BOONS STYLISH CAT 2016 sorrel mare (Mr Playinstylish x Boons Cat, by Peptoboonsmal).
Dam Earner of $5,695 - PE $144,229
CAT IN A TOPLESS HAT 2016 chestnut mare (Solano Cat x Topless Shiner, by Shining Spark).
CHITA CHROME CAT 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Smart Rey x Chita Cash Cat, by High Brow Cat).
Dam Earner of $42,640 - PE $27,801 & 1/2 sister to earners of $334,622
CLAIRES BOON 2016 red roan mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Claireyty, by Dual Rey). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $203,725
CURLY BLUE BOON 2015 red roan stallion
(Once In A Blu Boon x Long Red Curls, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam PE $3,033 & 1/2 sister to earners of $161,056
GOT MO STYLE 2016 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Mo Fletch, by Royal Fletch). Dam PE $69,663 & 1/2 sister to earners of $146,352
Dam Earner of $49,527 - PE $5,455 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,445,719
BIG CHEX RUSH 2011 chestnut mare (Big Chex To Cash x Rush N Cat, by Li le Rush). CS - Blind Sided ‘18; 1/2 sister to money earner
BIG MAMA CAT 2009 sorrel mare (High Brow Cat x Spoonfula Style, by Hes A Peptospoonful).
CS - Shiners Voodoo Dr ‘18; Producer of NRCHA money earner
BIG SHINE IN COWTOWN 2016 bay stallion (Shiners Nickle x Lil Lena Long Legs, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam Earner of $189,672 - PE $769,537
BLAZIN BLU BOON 2016 bay stallion (Once In A Blu Boon x Rey Janie Starlight, by Grays Starlight). Dam PE $70,087 & 1/2 sister to earners of $173,911
Dam NRCHA money earner & full sister to NRCHA money earner
CAT WITH A TWIST 2016 sorrel mare (Smooth As A Cat x Shania Twist, by Freckles Fancy Twist).
Dam Earner of $35,828 - Producer of money earner
CATS DUAL TIA 2016 sorrel mare (Dual Rey x Cats Tiara, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $17,296
CATS LIL DOODLE 2015 sorrel mare (Cats Merada x Smart Lil Doodle, by Ill Be Smart). 2nd Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $180,270
DO ME RIGHT REY 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Rey x Cat Mom Do, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $199,423 & 1/2 sister to earners of $960,681
DUAL CLAY 2016 chestnut mare (Dual Rey x Play Like Clay, by Freckles Playboy). Dam Earner of $78,844 - PE $85,042 & 1/2 sister to earners of $300,568
DUAL DEFENSE 2016 palomino mare (Dual Smart Rey x Bueno Meadno, by Bueno Starlight). Dam Earner of $3,430
DUAL JANE 2016 sorrel mare (Dual Smart Rey x Jane O he Jungle, by Playgun). Dam money earner & 1/2 sister to money earner
CATSDUALINPEPTOLENA 2016 red roan stallion (Dual Smart Rey x Cats Peptolena, by High Brow Cat). Full brother to Dual Smart Ki y - NCHA Open Futurity Champion. Dam Earner of $138,462 - PE $317,310 & 1/2 sister to earners of $277,685
BLU CHERREY 2016 chestnut stallion (Once In A Blu Boon x Cherrey, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $27,646 - Producer of NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $189,197
BLUE SUEDE CHOOS 2015 blue roan mare (Metallic Cat x Smart Nu Annie, by Smart Shiner). Dam Earner of $12,419 & 1/2 sister to earners of $163,052
CD SHINEY LIGHT 2014 buckskin stallion (CD Lights x Smart Shiney Annie, by Smart Shiner).
Dam PE $28,605 & 1/2 sister to earners of $175,471
CDS CATALENA CASH 2011 sorrel mare (CD Olena x Shesa Lota Cash, by Nu Cash). CS - One Time Royalty ‘18; Earner of $14,594 & 1/2 sister to earners of $197,679
DUAL PROCESS 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Smart Rey x Cat Zahir, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $41,993 & 1/2 sister to earners of $495,502
DUN W NGLIN CATS 2016 bay mare (Solano Cat x Dun Wranglin, by Starlights Wrangler).
FOREVER TIME 2016 sorrel mare (Hickory Holly Time x Soula Jule Forever, by Soula Jule Star).
Dam Earner of $34,751 - PE $100,060
FREAK ON A LEASH 2009 chestnut mare (Wilds My ing x Mis Meradas Oak, by Doc’s Oak). CS -
Kit Kat Sugar ‘18; 1/2 sister to earner of $19,678
GIDDY UP T 2016 sorrel stallion (Kit Kat Sugar x Ipanema, by Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $42,824PE $8,941 & 1/2 sister to earners of $184,538
HALREY 2015 sorrel gelding (Halreycious x Loves Etch, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $13,865PE $2,095 & 1/2 sister to earners of $114,497
HANNAS METALLIC REY 2016 red roan mare (Metallic Cat x Reyhanna, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $146,501 - Producer of NRCHA money earner
HESA ROYALENA 2013 brown stallion (Bet Hesa Cat x Black Tie Queen, by Smart Lil Ricochet). Earner of $30,082; NRCHA Sna e Bit Futurity Limited Open Champion
HEZA CATS PEPTO 2016 bay stallion (One Time Pepto x Cats Tiara, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $17,296
HICKORYHOLLYISALLENA 2016 red roan stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Isabellena, by Quejanaisalena). Dam NRCHA money earner - PE $211,264 & 1/2 sister to earners of $336,511 HOLLY CEE N NIC 2005 sorrel mare (Nic It In e Bud x Hickorys Holly Cee, by Doc’s Hickory).
CS - Solano Cat ‘18; NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $412,301
HOLLY THIS ONE TIME 2016 black stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Mates Matrix, by Smart Mate). Dam Earner of $29,007 - PE $7,407
I DO IT SMOOTH 2015 sorrel gelding (Cat Man Do x WR Smooth Lace, by WR Smooth Whiskey).
I SEA CHECKS 2016 red roan stallion (Im Countin Checks x Spoonful Of Seahorse, by Hes A Peptospoonful). Dam Earner of $85,477 - PE $54,760
ICHI GUNS 2015 bay gelding (Cat Ichi x Fletchs Pistol, by Royal Fletch). Dam money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $24,782
ICHINIT 2015 sorrel gelding (Cat Ichi x Catarista, by Smart Aristocrat). Dam Earner of $31,697 - PE $67,847
IM A PURDY COOL CAT 2015 sorrel mare (Metallic Cat x Gypsys Li le Oak, by Starlights Gypsy).
Dam Earner of $23,687 & full sister to earners of $94,591
IM COUNTIN STARS 2016 sorrel mare (Im Countin Checks x Staraleno, by Grays Starlight).
Dam Earner of $99,708 - PE $306,010 & 1/2 sister to earners of $190,112
IM MISS BE HAVEN 2006 sorrel mare (Ill Be Smart x Miss Lena Badger, by Teninolena Badger).
CS - Travelin Jonez ‘18; Earner of $11,662
IMA SMART ONE TIME 2016 red roan stallion (One Time Pepto x Above Smart Lil Lena, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $463,811
IRRESTIBLE GAL 2016 sorrel mare (Boon San x Stylish Freckles, by Docs Stylish Oak). Dam money earner - PE $280,054
ISAMETALLICA 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Isabellena, by Quejanaisalena). Dam NRCHA money earner - PE $211,264 & 1/2 sister to earners of $336,511
ITS TIME TO LOOK 2016 bay stallion (One Time Pepto x Miss Bay Gun, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $48,629 - PE $196,252 & full sister to earner of $109,743
JAC MISS STYLEE SIX 2015 sorrel mare (Mr Playinstylish x Six Flo Miss, by Seven From Heaven).
2nd Dam 1/2 sister to money earner
JI ERY 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Ji ers Brown, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam money earner - PE $359,991
JULIES GOT A REMEDY 2016 sorrel mare (Very Smart Remedy x Julies Out Of Time, by Play It Out). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $195,170
T REY 2016 sorrel stallion (Kit Kat Sugar x Royal Reyda, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $21,479
TYS ON TOUR 2016 chestnut mare (Travelin Jonez x Katys CD, by CD Olena). Dam Earner of $16,114 - PE $12,548
KISS THE RING 2016 sorrel mare (Time For e Diamond x Sophistaki en, by Sophisticated Ca ). Dam NRCHA money earner
KI YS GO A PLAYER 2016 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Ki yboonsmal, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $6,440 & 1/2 sister to earners of $259,922
LOU R SMOKIN 2016 chestut stallion (Dual R Smokin x Louellas Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $302,483 & 1/2 sister to earners of $964,596
LYNNIES A CAT 2016 bay mare (Bet Hesa Cat x Starlights Lynn, by Grays Starlight). Dam PE $13,907 & full sister to money earners
MAY DAY BADGER 2016 sorrel mare (Reys Dual Badger x Shiney Senorita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $52,720 - PE $80,075
MC HAMMER TIME 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x One Sweet Sis, by One Time Pepto). Dam Earner of $94,925
ME DA BOON 2000 blue roan mare (Peptoboonsmal x Meradas Missie, by Freckles Merada). CS - Travelin Jonez ‘18; Earner of $14,163Producer of money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $54,359
METALLHIC 2016 bay roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Hicapep, by Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $16,029PE $27,274 & 1/2 sister to earners of $667,261
METALLIC FRECKLE 2015 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Jasmin Sweet Freckle, by Widows Freckles). Dam Earner of $15,583
METALLIC N HICKORY16 2016 bay mare (Metallic Cat x Miss Hickory Hill, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $101,039 - PE $420,716
METALLIC SWEETNESS 2016 red roan mare
LG COOKIN WITH SUGAR 2016 bay stallion (Kit Kat Sugar x Cookies Cookin, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam money earner - PE $256,184
LIL MISS STYLISH 2011 sorrel mare (Mr Playinstylish x Li le Smart Ginger, by Smart Li le Lena). CS - Royal Fletch ‘18; 1/2 sister to earners of $136,842
LIL ROYAL FLETCH 2016 chestnut mare (Royal Fletch x Lil Miss Stylish, by Mr Playinstylish). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $135,927
LI LE BABY REY 2015 sorrel stallion (Dual Rey x Li le Baby Sister, by Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $22,834 - PE $1,248,868 & 1/2 sister to earners of $310,668
LI LE DRUNK DANCER 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Li le Exotic Dancer, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam Earner of $82,522 - PE $67,576 & 1/2 sister to earners of $447,431
LI LE MOUNTAIN CAT 2016 sorrel mare (Dual Smart Rey x Caracal Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $50,991
LI LEBITOFTHIS 2015 sorrel stallion (Dual R Smokin x WSR Cassies Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $4,412 - Producer of NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $44,264
LOST CREEK HEAVEN 2015 sorrel mare (WR is Cats Smart x She Cat Seven, by Seven From Heaven).
ONE SHINY TIME 2016 sorrel mare ( is One Time x Shiners Li le Rita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $33,750 - PE $16,147
ONE SMART NICKLE 2016 bay mare (Shiners Nickle x One Smart Long Legs, by One Time Pepto). Dam Earner of $10,271 & 1/2 sister to earners of $759,266
ONE SMOKING CAT 2016 blue roan mare (One Time Pepto x Lynneas Preppy Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $8,705 & 1/2 sister to earners of $252,065
ONE TIME EDITION 2016 sorrel stallion (One Time Pepto x PG Special Edition, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $57,647 & full sister to earners of $198,272
ONE TIME LEGEND 2015 bay gelding (One Time Pepto x HR Playin Legend, by Li le Lenas Legend). Dam Earner of $83,884 - PE $132,023
ONECHEC TATIME 2016 sorrel mare (Im Countin Checks x Loves Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $36,928 & 1/2 sister to earners of $91,434
(Metallic Cat x A Spoonful O Sugar, by Hes A Peptospoonful). Dam Earner of $78,255 - Producer of NRCHA money earners
METALLIC TEN 2015 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Hickory Ten, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $21,726 - PE $30,402
METALLIC YADDA 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Rio CD Yadayadayada, by CD Olena). Dam Earner of $39,532 - PE $336,541
MILLIONDOLLAR STYLE 2016 sorrel stallion
(Mr Playinstylish x Li le Smart Ginger, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam money earner - PE $135,927 & 1/2 sister to earners of $74,766
MISS HALREYCIOUS 2016 sorrel mare (Halreycious x Survival Tactics, by CD Survivor). Dam Earner of $16,335
MO CHECKS 2016 sorrel gelding (Im Countin Checks x Poosmal, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $13,468 - PE $1,024,214 & 1/2 sister to earners of $658,989
MR CANYON CAT 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Ms Roan Freckles, by Freckles Gay King).
Dam Earner of $29,905 - PE $50,991
MR METALLIC CAT 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Heavens Li le Angel, by Smart Li le Lena).
Dam Earner of $46,097 - PE $35,676
MRS JONEZ 2016 sorrel mare (Travelin Jonez x Electra Can Do, by Cat Man Do).
MY CATS HIPS R METAL 2016 sorrel stallion
(Metallic Cat x Hip Hip Sue Rey, by Dual Rey).
Dam Earner of $33,766 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,461,480
NEVERMIND 2016 sorrel mare (Metallic Cat x Look Never Mind, by Squeak Toy). Dam money earner - PE $351,865
NEVERR HAVE I EVER 2015 sorrel stallion (High Brow Cat x Wood I Never, by Zack T Wood). Dam Earner of $356,137 - PE $147,018
ONETIMEA HEMANSION 2016 sorrel stallion (One Time Pepto x Very Smart Playmate, by Very Smart Remedy). Dam Earner of $42,174
PACKIN LIL PEPTO 2015 sorrel gelding (Jasons Peptolena x Diamonds Sparkle e, by Genuine Doc). Dam PE $12,150 & full sister to NRCHA money earners
PENDING 2016 red roan mare (Hickory Holly Time x Fletche a Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $37,748 - PE $54,682 & 1/2 sister to earners of $370,447
PENDING 2016 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Fletche a Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $37,748 - PE $54,682 & 1/2 sister to earners of $370,447
PENDING 2016 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Sugar Babe Ta y, by Master Remedy). Dam Earner of $15,072 - PE $198,319
NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Limited Champion He Sells!
PENDING 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Stylindipity, by Docs Stylish Oak). Dam Earner of $40,411 & 1/2 sister to earners of $242,388
PENDING 2016 sorrel stallion (One Time Pepto x Savannah Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $43,009 - PE $458,937 & 1/2 sister to earners of $621,050
NICS STARLITE 2015 black mare (Nics Black Diamond x Houstons Lone Star, by Hey Houston). Dam producer of NRCHA money earner
ONE HIP TIME 2016 sorrel mare (One Time Pepto x Hip Hip Sue Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $33,766 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,461,480
ONE SHINEY METALLIC 2015 palomino stallion (Metallic Cat x One Shiney Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam PE $4,263 & 1/2 sister to earners of $200,961
PENDING 2016 sorrel mare (One Time Pepto x Savannah Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $43,009 - PE $458,937 & 1/2 sister to earners of $621,050
PENDING 2016 sorrel stallion (Cats Merada x Playgirls Miss Grace, by Mister Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $99,429
Sinful Cat LTE $105,184
NRCHA Derby Open & Open Hackamore Champion Full Brother Sells! Hesa Royalena LTE $30,082
PENDING 2016 red roan mare (Bet Hesa Cat x Wood U Smooch Me, by CD Olena). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $1,336,218
PENDING 2016 sorrel gelding (WR is Cats Smart x Nu Red Wood, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $1,040,814
PENDING 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Shot Doc x Sassy Peppy Dual, by Mister Dual Pep). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $247,229
PENDING 2016 palomino stallion (Dual Shot Doc x Shiney A ire, by Shining Spark). Dam earner of $12,398 & full sister to earners of $179,487
PENDING 2016 sorrel mare (Kit Kat Sugar x Lightning Lil Dulce, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam PE $214,273 & full sister to earner of $175,707
PENDING 2016 bay stallion (Once In A Blu Boon x Desires Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam PE $207,156 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,211,307
PENDING 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Remedy For Sweets, by Grays Starlight). Dam Earner of $191,485 - PE $177,923
PENDING 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Nurse Gray, by Grays Starlight). Dam Earner of $93,188 - PE $557,589 & 1/2 sister to earners of $602,760
PEPPER SHAKERS 2016 bay stallion (Metallic Cat x So Sweet Pepper, by Nitas Wood). Dam PE $157,292
PLAY N FLETCH 2007 sorrel mare (Royal Fletch x Lean Li le Lena, by Smart Li le Lena). CS - Mr Playinstylish ‘18; Money earner & full sister to earners of $51,277
PLAY WITH SPARKS 2016 sorrel stallion (Time For e Diamond x Sparktilion, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $60,199 & 1/2 sister to earners of $206,163 Call Me Mitch LTE $112,028 Yearling Full Sister Sells!
PLAYGIARISM CAT RG 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Playgiarism, by Freckles Playboy).
Dam Earner of $42,121 - PE $869,518
PLAYIN ON THE BAYOU 2015 brown stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Li le Bayou Babe, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam Earner of $31,012 - PE $19,103
PLAYIN WITH THE T 2016 chestnut stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Fletch e Cat, by Royal Fletch). Dam Earner of $53,023 - PE $26,923 & 1/2 sister to earners of $143,284
PLAYINSTYLISH T 2016 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Lil Sally Cat, by High Brow Cat).
Dam Earner of $14,514 - PE $220,204 & 1/2 sister to earners of $151,624
PLEASE REY 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Smart Rey x ARC Cat Her Please, by Chic Please). Dam Earner of $127,217 - PE $14,808 & 1/2 sister to earners of $279,519
POUNCED UPON A TIME 2016 red roan mare (One Time Pepto x Pounce, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $239,776
RED AUTUMN BOON 2016 red roan stallion (Peptoboonsmal x Icin On e Cake, by High Brow Cat). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $1,671,146
REEDING A METALLIC 2016 sorrel mare (Metallic Cat x Reeds Instant Magic, by Abrakadabracre). Dam Earner of $80,958
REYNDEER 2016 sorrel mare (Metallic Cat x Reynie Day Huggs, by Dual Rey). Dam money earner - Producer of money earners & full sister to earner of $375,842
REYS IN MY SKY 2016 sorrel stallion (Boon San x Rose Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $59,951PE $62,464 & 1/2 sister to earners of $190,675
REYS LI LE DUAL 2016 chestnut stallion (Dual Rey x Heavens Li le Angel, by Smart Li le Lena).
Dam Earner of $46,097 - PE $35,676
REYS PLAYGUN 2016 chestnut stallion (Dual Rey x PG Special Edition, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $57,647 & full sister to earners of $198,272
REYSIN ON THE ROCKS 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Smart Rey x Cancan Ki y, by High Brow Cat). Dam PE $298,994 & 1/2 sister to earners of $164,344
RL HOT CHICK 2016 sorrel mare (Smart Chic Olena x Shiners Hot Flash, by Shining Spark).
Dam Earner of $9,762 - PE $73,047 & full sister to earners of $88,828
RO ONE TIME LIL PEP 2016 bay roan stallion (One Time Pepto x Shortys Lil Pep, by Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $66,656 - PE $131,491
SENOR HOLLY TIME 2016 red roan stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Shiney Senorita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $52,720 - PE $80,075
SENORITA IN LIGHTS 2016 sorrel mare (CD Lights x Shiney Senorita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $52,720 - PE $80,075
SENORITAS HOLLY TIME 2016 sorrel mare (Hickory Holly Time x Shiney Senorita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $52,720 - PE $80,075
SEVEN S BIG BOOTS 2016 sorrel gelding (Cat Man Do x My Peppy Boots, by Doc O Boots).
SEVEN S BIG EASY 2016 red roan gelding (Hickory Holly Time x Seven S Fiesta, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $5,613 - PE $13,010
SEVEN S CALAMITY 2016 gray mare (Rockin W x Seven S Alley Cat, by Real Gun). Dam 1/2 sister to money earners
SEVEN S CODE RED 2016 sorrel gelding (Blind Sided x Seven S Pre y Lady, by Seven S Zanaday). Dam 1/ 2 sister to NRCHA money earner
SEVEN S HOT TAMALE 2016 bay mare (Play Dual Rey x Seven S High Heels, by Real Gun). 2nd Dam 1/2 sister to NRCHA money earner
SEVEN S INDIANAJONEZ 2016 bay gelding (Travelin Jonez x Seven S Indiansummer, by Hickorys Indian Pep). Dam NRCHA money earner
SEVEN S PEPTO CAT 2016 gray mare (Cat Man Do x Seven Pepto Whiz, by Conquistador Whiz).
SEVEN S RED ROBIN 2016 red roan gelding (Blind Sided x Seven S Dixie Chic, by CJ Sugar Lena). Dam producer of NRCHA money earner
SEVEN S REYNCHECK 2016 sorrel gelding (Reys Dual Badger x Very Smart Valentina, by Very Smart Remedy). Dam NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to NRCHA money earners
SEVEN S REYZOR 2016 sorrel gelding (Dual Smart Rey x Seven S Stylish Page, by Peptos Stylish Oak). Dam Earner of $3,900 - PE $11,371
SEVEN S ROCK TONITE 2016 red roan mare (Rockin W x One Time Tonite, by One Time Pepto). Dam NRCHA money earner & full sister to earner of $53,823
SEVEN S TWO STEP 2016 palomino gelding (Wimpys Li le Step x Seven S Stylish Page, by Peptos Stylish Oak). Dam Earner of $3,900 - PE $11,371
SEVEN S WARBRIDLE 2016 palomino gelding (Hickory Holly Time x Seven S Party Girl, by Ma Dillon Dun It). Dam Earner of $8,699 & 1/2 sister to earners of $30,331
SILVE DO DUDE 2016 chestnut solid stallion (Dual Rey x Silverado Prom Queen, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $31,116 - PE $52,861 & 1/2 sister to earners of $81,659
SJR BETIN DIAMONDS 2016 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Billies Smooth Cat, by Smooth As A Cat). Dam Earner of $41,781 & 1/2 sister to earners of $214,561
SJR CASHIN DIAMONDS 2016 palomino mare (CD Diamond x Shesa Lota Cash, by Nu Cash). Dam PE $212,273
SJR DIAMOND ANGIE 2016 palomino mare (CD Diamond x Sanjos Lil Angel, by San Jo Lena). Dam Earner of $44,794 - PE $8,252 & 1/2 sister to earners of $172,561
SJR DIAMOND DUKE 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x A Short Bunny, by Shorty Lena). Dam Earner of $14,009 - PE $66,922 & 1/2 sister to earners of $279,915
Mo Style LTE $69,663
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SJR DIAMOND HICKORY 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Tachitas Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam PE $48,508 & 1/2 sister to earners of $310,745
SJR DIAMOND HN 2016 gray stallion (CD Diamond x Playguns King Badger, by Playgun).
Dam Earner of $19,535 - PE $73,422
SJR DIAMOND LI 2016 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Kalightascope, by Light N Lena). Dam Earner of $31,350
ROCKIN OUT 2014 bay gelding (Rockin W x Mylanta Lano, by Mylanta Lena). Dam Earner of $91,947 - PE $4,647 & 1/2 sister to earners of $504,924
ROYAL RED SCOOTER 2003 sorrel mare (Royal Fletch x Cash N Scooter, by Cash Quixote Rio).
CS - Mr Playinstylish ‘18; PE $25,389 & 1/2 sister to earners of $296,214
ROYALTYPLAYINSTYLISH 2016 sorrel mare (Mr Playinstylish x Chance of Royalty, by Royal Fletch). Dam PE $6,115 & 1/2 sister to earners of $306,779
SALLIE B SMART 2004 chestnut mare (Smart Li le Lena x Sallie B Badge, by Playboys Badge).
SHES ALMOST WRIGHT 2016 sorrel mare (Hes Wright On x Isabellena, by Quejanaisalena). Dam NRCHA money earner - PE $211,264 & 1/2 sister to earners of $336,511
SHES DIVINE 2015 red roan mare (Metallic Cat x Shesa Show Stopper, by Peptoboonsmal).
Dam Earner of $46,314 & 1/2 sister to earners of $539,724
SHES REYLENTLESS 2016 chestnut mare (Dual Rey x Shes Brilliant, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $23,551 - PE $6,154 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,194,404
CS - One Time Pepto ‘18; PE $27,528 & 1/2 sister to earners of $58,004
SALLYS BEST BET 2016 red roan gelding (Bet Hesa Cat x Tens Sally, by Ten O Sea). Dam full sister to earner of $18,341
SANJOS LIL ANGEL 2000 sorrel mare (San Jo Lena x Colonel Lil Pistol, by Colonel Freckles). CS - CD Diamond ‘18; Earner of $44,794 - PE $8,252 & 1/2 sister to earners of $172,561
SASSY PEPPY DUAL 2009 bay mare (Mister Dual Pep x Travelin With Sass, by Travalena). CS - Automatic Cat ‘18; 1/2 sister to earners of $247,229
SHEZJUSTMYSTYLE 2015 sorrel mare (Mr Playinstylish x Haidas Li le Cat, by Haidas Li le Pep). Dam Earner of $82,992 - PE $187,515 & 1/2 sister to earners of $206,702
SHIINE 2015 buckskin stallion (One Time Pepto x Shiners Eva, by Shining Spark). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $15,336
SHORT ON SUGAR 016 2016 buckskin stallion
(Kit Kat Sugar x Shiney Shorty, by Shorty Lena).
Dam Earner of $61,933 - PE $187,677 & 1/2 sister to earners of $289,811
SHORTY METALLIC 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Shortys Jay Ray, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $23,570 - PE $19,419
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SJR DIAMOND LAREDO 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Whiz N Spark, by Topsail Whiz). Dam PE $38,095 & 1/2 sister to earners of $30,511
SJR DIAMOND PLAYER 2016 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Playin Gina, by Playin Stylish). Dam Producer of NRCHA money earners & 1/2 sister to earners of $422,328
SJR DIAMOND NGER 2016 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x CR Roan Ranger, by Hes A Peptospoonful). Dam Earner of $37,198 - PE $3,060
SJR DIAMOND RUBY 2016 palomino mare (CD Diamond x Smart Ruby Rey, by Dual Smart Rey).
Dam Earner of $20,549 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,770,708
SJR DIAMOND SAILS 2016 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Whizs Katrina, by Topsail Whiz). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $30,511
SJR DIAMOND STORM 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Ginas Metallic Storm, by Metallic Cat). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $422,328
SJR DIAMOND SUEZIE 2016 palomino mare (CD Diamond x Suepernatural, by ird Cu ing).
Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $120,385
SJR DIAMOND TEJON 2016 bay stallion (CD Diamond x Tejons Sugar Pine, by Tejons Peppy Doc).
SJR DIAMONDS CATMAN 2016 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Sues Barn Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $157,261 - PE $120,385
SJR DIAMONDS KI Y 2016 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x MK Cats Lil Ki y, by High Brow Cat).
Dam Earner of $42,524 - PE $145,524 & 1/2 sister to earners of $277,670
Mr Stylish Cat LTE $90,373
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SJR DIAMONDS N BLACK 2016 black mare (CD Diamond x Tachitas Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory).
Dam PE $48,508 & 1/2 sister to earners of $310,745
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SJR DIAMONDS NICCO 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Nics Lil Angel, by Nic It In e Bud). Dam Earner of $7,095 - Producer of NRCHA money earners
SJR DIAMONDS SHIRLEY 2016 palomino mare (CD Diamond x Shirley Ima Gunner, by Colonels Smoking Gun). Dam PE $2,951 & 1/2 sister to earners of $13,379
SJR GAILS BLUE BOON 2016 bay stallion (Once
In A Blu Boon x Cat N Gail, by High Brow Cat).
Dam Earner of $56,240 - PE $147,421 & 1/2 sister to earners of $352,388
SJR GO DIAMONDS 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x ARC Its Go Time, by One Time Pepto). Dam full sister to earners of $165,050
SJR GOLD COAST 2015 palomino mare (Smooth
As A Cat x Shiners Goldielocks, by Shining Spark).
Dam Earner of $6,510 - PE $31,277
SJR METALLIC GEM 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Shining Juliet, by Shining Spark). Dam NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $105,652
SJR METALLIC PI TE 2016 bay stallion (Metallic Cat x Shiners Eva, by Shining Spark). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $15,336
SJR METALLIC SPARK 2016 sorrel mare (Metallic Cat x CD Sparkle, by CD Olena). Dam Earner of $38,095
SJR MISSIN DIAMONDS 2016 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Missin Bunny, by Miss N Cash).
Dam Earner of $29,503 - PE $168,105 & 1/2 sister to earners of $264,421
SJR SMOOTH ANGEL 2016 sorrel mare (Smooth As A Cat x Shiners Lil Angel, by Shining Spark).
Dam Producer of NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $217,355
SJR SMOOTH CASH 2016 palomino mare (Smooth As A Cat x Whole Lota Cash, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $22,167 - Producer of NRCHA money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $190,106
SJR SMOOTH DIAMOND 2016 sorrel stallion (Smooth As A Cat x Shiners Diamond Girl, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $64,725 - PE $221,098
SPECIAL EDITION CAT 2016 red roan mare
(Metallic Cat x PG Special Edition, by Playgun).
Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $57,647 & full sister to earners of $198,272
SPECIAL TIME EDITION 2015 sorrel stallion
(One Time Pepto x PG Special Edition, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $57,647
STELLER CAT 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Spoonful Of Stella, by Hes A Peptospoonful).
Dam Earner of $101,644 and 1/2 sister to earners of $804,507
STEVIA 2016 sorrel mare (Kit Kat Sugar x SDP
Miss Caba Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam money earner - Producer of money earner & full sister to earners of $345,342
STYLIN COWGIRL 2016 sorrel mare (Mr Playinstylish x Fletchs Delight, by Royal Fletch). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $243,871
SJR SMOOTH LIL OAK 2016 sorrel stallion
(Smooth As A Cat x Shiners Li le Oak, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $6,692 - PE $134,973
SJR SPARKIN METAL 2016 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x CD Sparkle, by CD Olena). Dam Earner of $38,095
SJR SULENAS SONZ 2016 palomino stallion (Cats Merada x Shiners Sulena, by Shining Spark). Dam PE $30,511 & full sister to earners of $308,120
SLICK N JONEZIN 2016 sorrel mare (Travelin Jonez x Slickquickaristocrat, by Smart Aristocrat).
Dam Earner of $43,982 - PE $48,363 & 1/2 sister to earners of $123,271
SMART CHEX 016 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Smart Rey x Chex Out My Hiney, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $84,178 & 1/2 sister to earners of $791,411
STYLIN FORSTED PEP 2016 sorrel mare (Halreycious x Pepto Playin Frosty, by Boonlight Dancer). Dam Earner of $34,683 - PE $4,980
STYLIN ON THE BAYOU 2016 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Li le Bayou Babe, by Smart Li le Lena). Dam Earner of $31,012 - PE $19,103
SUGARHOWYOUGETSOFLY 2016 sorrel stallion (Kit Kat Sugar x El Sauz Doll, by Peptoboonsmal).
Dam Earner of $40,257
THIS SENORITAS SMART 2016 sorrel mare (WR is Cats Smart x Shiney Senorita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $52,720 - PE $80,075
TIME FOR A DIVA 2016 red roan mare (One Time Pepto x Im Divas Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $71,035 - Producer of money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $480,560
TIME TO LAY IT DOWN 2016 red roan mare (One Time Pepto x Katies Ki y, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $30,140 & 1/2 sister to earners of $314,456
TWISTED SISTER SIOUX 2012 palomino mare (A Shiner Named Sioux x Nitros Peppy Gin, by Nitro Dual Doc). CS - Travelin Jonez ‘18; Earner of $3,752
U NOT DA BOSS OF ME 2016 sorrel stallion (CD Lights x Nievas, by Cats Merada). Dam Earner of $358,536
UNBREY BLE 2016 sorrel stallion (Halreycious x Smooth Pass Play, by Smooth As A Cat). Dam Earner of $24,760
VERY FANCY GENES 2016 sorrel mare (Very Smart Remedy x SDP Got Fancy Genes, by RC Fancy Step). Dam Earner of $38,709 & 1/2 sister to earners of $209,362
SWEET BABY JONEZ 2016 red roan stallion (Travelin Jonez x A Spoonful O Sugar, by Hes A Peptospoonful). Dam Earner of $78,255 - Producer of NRCHA money earners
VOODOO CHECKS 2016 sorrel stallion (Im Countin Checks x Ms Mimosa, by Freckles Playboy). Dam Earner of $174,595 - PE $185,766 & 1/2 sister to earners of $328,950
VOODOO VIXEN 2016 sorrel mare (Shiners VooDoo Dr x My Boots Are Tu , by Woody Be Tu ). Dam Earner of $17,581
SMART LIL LENA BELLE 2008 sorrel mare (Smart Li le Lena x Dual Lena Belle, by Dual Pep). CS - Hickory Holly Time ‘18; Money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $7,594
SMART ROBBIE 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Smart Rey x Li le Lena Kate, by Smart Li le Lena).
Dam Earner of $3,184 - PE $5,653 & 1/2 sister to earners of $64,797
SMART SHINEY PLAYBOY 2016 sorrel stallion (WR is Cats Smart x Sinful Playgirl, by Freckles Playboy). Dam Earner of $30,360 - PE $145,134 & 1/2 sister to earners of $233,366
SOCIAL SIOUX 2012 buckskin mare (A Shiner Named Sioux x Shine A Mite, by Doc O Dynamite). CS - Jasons Peptolena ‘18; 1/2 sister to earners of $66,889
SOMEBODYS BLU BOON 2016 bay mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Hickorysomebodysmart, by Somebody Smart). Dam Earner of $104,257 - PE $66,036
SPARKLING CD LIGHT 2016 sorrel mare (CD Lights x Jennys Spark, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $17,670
SPARKLING METALLICAT 2016 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Jennys Spark, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $17,670
SWISS PEPTO 2016 sorrel stallion (Sweet Lil Pepto x Swiss Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $34,663 - PE $248,151 & 1/2 sister to earners of $106,517
TACHITAS HICKORY 2002 bay mare (Doc’s Hickory x Tachitas Last, by Peppy San Badger).
CS - CD Diamond ‘18; PE $48,508 & 1/2 sister to earners of $310,745
TEXAS TANQUERY 2016 bay stallion (Freckled
Leo Lena x Most Unique, by Haidas Li le Pep).
Dam Earner of $63,125 - PE $20,690
TEXAS T DITIONS 2015 sorrel gelding (Metallic Cat x Ms Chiquita Senorita, by Peppys Boy 895). Dam Earner of $7,822 - PE $27,281
THIS CAT IS A JULE 2016 sorrel stallion (WR is Cats Smart x Soula Jule Forever, by Soula Jule Star). Dam Earner of $34,751 - PE $100,060
THIS CHICS STYLIN 2015 bay mare (Mr Playinstylish x Stylish Elans Chic, by Docs Stylish Oak). Dam PE $9,758 & 1/2 sister to earners of $78,320
THIS LIGHTS BRIGHT 2015 sorrel mare (WR is Cats Smart x CD Bright Lights, by CD Olena). Dam Earner of $7,692 - PE $66,069 & full sister to earners of $254,999
THIS ONE IS SHINY 2016 palomino mare ( is One Time x Lil Shiny Long Legs, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $67,383 & 1/2 sister to earners of $702,154
THIS REY 2016 sorrel stallion (Dual Rey x All at N Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $48,765 - PE $105,826 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,129,477
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WICKED ECHOS 2016 red roan stallion (Once In
A Blu Boon x Wood She Be A Ki y, by High Brow Cat). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $1,336,218
Dam Earner of $34,597 - PE $33,496
WOODY BE A TUFF CAT 2016 sorrel stallion (Woody Be Tu x Sadie e Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam PE $51,257 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,062,544
Dam Earner of $29,007 - PE $7,407
WILDCA ER STYLE 2016 bay stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Lean N Stylish, by Docs Stylish Oak).
WR THIS CAT WILL CUT 2016 sorrel mare (WR is Cats Smart x Mates Matrix, by Smart Mate).
Meradas Cookin Now LTE $121,492
NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion Kit Kat Sugar Yearling Half Brother Sells! Black Pearl LTE $120,203
XT SHINERS AFFAIRS 2015 sorrel mare (Shiners Voodoo Dr x A Lasting A raction, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $43,656 Watt Arena John Justin John Justin Schedule of Events
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in one of her first times to show a Snaffle Bit futurity horse, California cowgirl Kathy ferguson swept three Non pro divisions in Reno.
Kathy Ferguson of Cottonwood, California, pulled off a clean sweep of all three National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Discount Tire Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro Championships. A veteran competitor who arrived in Reno with just over $17,000 in prior NRCHA lifetime earnings, Ferguson had plenty of experience showing bridle horses and derby horses, but virtually no prior futurity experience.
She piloted Royal Isabella (One Time Royalty x Oaks Rowdycat x High Brow Cat), to a 644.5 composite score (217 herd/215.5 rein/212 cow), winning the three championships by a three-point margin. Her triple paychecks totaled $28,951.
Ferguson described the experience as “surreal,” as she celebrated with friends and family amidst her three trophy sad-
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dles, Gist buckles and other prizes that were heaped upon her in triplicate.
Typically, her husband, Dave, is the one to show the futurity horses, and then Kathy takes the reins during their derby years.
“I wanted a derby horse, and the only way I could get one was to futurity it,
so now I have my derby horse. I knew she could do it. I’m amazed I was with her on the trip. I didn’t think I could do it. I knew she could, but I didn’t think I could,” she said.
Ferguson purchased Royal Isabella from Million Dollar Rider Corey Cushing, with the help of her coach, NRCHA
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it was one of the only times in Kathy ferguson’s career to show a futurity horse, and she made it count, sweeping the Championships in the Discount tire Non pro, intermediate Non pro and Novice Non pro divisions.
Professional Erin Taormino, Waurika, Oklahoma.
In the Non Pro Futurity preliminaries, Ferguson and Royal Isabella finished fourth with a 640 composite (213 herd/215 rein/212 cow), a score they improved upon in the finals. Ferguson piloted her mare to the high score in the finals herd work, a 217, was third in the rein work with a 215.5, and then overcame her trepidation about the fence work to seal the win with a 212.
“I really wish herd work was the last event. I really wish it wouldn’t come down to the fence work, because I don’t like the fence work, because I’m not very brave in the fence work. The herd work is [Royal Isabella’s] and my favorite, and she’s actually fun to show in the reining. I hate it when they say it comes down to the fence work, because I panic,” Ferguson said.
She thanked her husband, her mare, and Taormino for contributing to her success.
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The Snaffle Bit Futurity Amateur Champion was determined by the scores in the preliminary go-rounds, and it was Jenny Newman, a cattle rancher from the south-central Oregon town of Bly, who took home the Championship, riding One Kool Moon (Cats Full Moon x One Stylish Babe x One Time Pepto) to a composite score of 642 (215 herd/213 rein/214 cow), earning $5,400.
Newman also earned a place in the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro Finals where she finished as the reserve champion in all three divisions, scoring a 641.5 (213 herd/214 rein/214.5 cow), earning a trio of additional paychecks totaling $22,198.
Newman, who arrived in Reno with $2,550 in prior NRCHA earnings, began
her journey with One Kool Moon at the urging of her late sister-in-law, Jennifer Rice, who passed away in 2015 following a battle with brain cancer.
“She encouraged me to find a good horse,” Newman said, through tears. Although her sister-in-law wasn’t a horsewoman, “she was my biggest supporter.”
Newman consulted NRCHA Professional Clayton Edsall, Oakdale, California, who helped her find and purchase One Kool Moon.
The Futurity Amateur Reserve Champion was Sonya DiStefano, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, riding High Brow Kitty Cat (Palo Duro Cat x Hickorys Jac O Lena x Jac Pic A Nic). She scored a 637.5 composite (208 herd/212 rein/217.5 cow), earning $4,320. DiStefano also advanced to the clean-slate finals in the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non
Pro Futurity, where she collected three more paychecks totaling $11,631.
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Scottsdale, Arizona, competitor Mindy Barkemeyer and her Futurity horse, Cattyholic (Catty Hawk x Boomerita x Boomernic) scored a 627.5 (213 herd/201 rein/213.5 cow) to earn a $2,850 paycheck as the Futurity Non Pro Limited Champions.
“He is an amazing cow horse. His weakness is in the reining. I knew I had to be aggressive and be a showman. So I just put him in the right spots and hoped that it all worked out, and it did,” she said.
Cattyholic comes from a breeding program and a family of horses that Barkemeyer knows well.
“Bill and Michelle Cowan bred him, and they also bred my bridle horse [Dulce Smart Boomer, nicknamed “Clark,” also
Oregon competitor Jenny newman and One Kool Moon claimed the futurity amateur Championship and swept the reserve placings in the non Pro, intermediate non Pro and novice non Pro divisions.
out of the mare Boomerita], and they’re our really good friends. We went out in the pasture and looked at their 2-yearolds last fall. Their little girl, Mackenzie, named all their 2-year-olds and his name was Gummybear. She said, ‘Mindy, I think this horse is most like Clark,’ which is my bridle horse. I said, ‘Oh, I’ve got to have him!’”
She thanked her husband, Brad; her herd help, Doug Williamson, Shadd Parkinson and Corey Cushing; NRCHA Hall of Fame horseman Don Murphy; her mom, who stayed home to take care of the Barkemeyers’ young sons, Bryce and Zane; and her huge cheering section of friends in Reno.
The Non Pro Limited Reserve Champion was Rainy Walker, Eunice, New Mexico, who rode Tex Me A Cat (Zezes Pepto cat x Texas Switch x Texas Kicker) to a 617.5, earning $2,375.
mindy Barkemeyer overcame her doubts about showing in Reno, and won the futurity Non pro limited title on her gelding, Cattyholic.
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the Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge showcases ranch-bred horses during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit futurity.
The National Reined Cow Horse Association has once again teamed up with its alliance partner, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), to produce the Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge at the 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas. The event offers Working Ranch Horse, Ranch Riding and Ranch Horse Limited classes for Open, Amateur, Cowboy and Youth competitors. Boasting an impressive $15,000 added, the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge is made possible thanks to sponsorship support from Zoetis, NRCHA, John Deere, Ford, Nutrena, the AQHA’s Ranch Horse Journal, and award sponsors Martin Saddlery and Box O Quarter Horses.
To be eligible for the Ranching Heritage Challenge, a horse must have been foaled at an AQHA Ranching Heritage
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Breeder’s ranch and officially nominated.
The AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge highlights the versatility, soundness and willing attitude of American Quarter Horses that are ranch born and raised.
The Ranching Heritage Challenge is linked to the AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders program, established to recognize AQHA’s ranching members who
have steadfastly continued to maintain the ranching tradition by raising American Quarter Horses for use in working cattle.
National Reined Cow Horse Association Breeders—you may be eligible for the AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders program. To learn more, visit www.AQHA. com or call the AQHA at (806) 376-4811.
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this Cats Sinful, owned and shown by Matt Koch, won the AQHA Zoetis Ranching Heritage Challenge 4-year-Old Open Working Ranch Horse Championship.
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The 2016 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge 4-Year-Old Open Working Ranch Horse Champion was This Cats Sinful (WR This Cats Smart x Sinful Playgirl x Freckles Playboy), a mare owned and shown by NRCHA Professional Matt Koch of Colorado. This Cats Sinful was bred by Cowan Select Horses, LLC, and scored a 154 composite (75 rein/79 cow) to earn $1,860 and prizes from Professional’s Choice. Reserve honors went to One Time Special (One Time Pepto x Very Special Peppy x Peppy San Badger), shown by NRCHA Professional Nick Dowers, Dyer, Nevada, for owner Clinton Marshall. Bred by H.B. Bartlett, DVM, the gelding scored 151.5 points (76 rein/75.5 cow), earning $1,240.
In the AQHA Ranching Heritage 5/6-Year-Old Open division, it was Mr Stylish Cat (Mr Playinstylish x Lil Sally Cat x High Brow Cat), shown by NRCHA Professional Tucker Robinson, Lompoc,
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The Amateur Champion was Myles Brown, who scored a 141.5 (72 rein/69.5 cow) aboard Royal Rock Hancock RAB (PG Shogun x Driftn Gray Eddie x Hesa Eddie Hancock), bred and owned by Rob A. Brown. The team earned $1,440, plus another $1,100 for also winning the 5/6-Year-Old Limited Open division.
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The Cowboy Class title went to Myles Brown and Ima Wynna RAB, earning $1,380. The team won another $1,200 as 4-Year-Old Limited Open Champions.
California, for breeder/owners Kit and Charlie Moncrief, who won the 2016 title. The team earned $1,770 for their 152point composite (76 rein/76 cow).
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Bill Muncaster guided his homebred DMR Taris Cat (Smooth As A Cat x Royal Billy Boy x Billy Mans Last) to the Amateur Ranch Horse Limited title, which was worth $1,050. Muncaster’s Diamond M Ranch and Cattle Co. of Decatur, Texas, bred the gelding.
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BOXO Heavens Blue and breeder/ owner/exhibitor Jecca Ostrander topped the Open Ranch Riding and the Amateur Ranch Riding classes. The open division win paid $645, while the amateur awarded an additional $1,050.
and charlie Moncrief, earned $1,770 for winning the Zoetis aQha ranching heritage classic 5/6-year-Old Open with a 152-point composite (76 rein/76 cow).
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Jasper Patrick of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, won the Youth Boxing and Youth Ranch Riding classes aboard Doctor J Stik, owned by his dad, Jason Patrick. Mike and Holly Major, Bowie, Texas, bred the 5-year-old sorrel gelding by Love A Little Devil and out of the Doc’s J Jay mare Doctor J Ellen.
Mr Stylish cat (Mr Playinstylish x lil Sally cat x high Brow cat), shown by nrcha Professional tucker robinson for Kit
LIL LENA LONG LEGS NCHA: $199,500
6 NCHA money earners of $623,447
6 NRCHA money earners of $214,983
SIRE SMART LITTLE LENA LTE: $743.275
NCHA $42.1 Million DOLLAR SIRE; #2 All Time Leading Sire
DAM LIL LUCY LONG LEGS, NCHA: $160,592
Offspring: $475,386
LIL SHINY LONG LEGS NRCHA: $67,383
SIRE SHINING SPARK The NRCHA #1 All- Time Leading Sire; NRCHA & NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire. Sire of the earners of over $9,000,000.
DAM LIL LENA LONG LEGS NCHA earnings of $199,500 Offspring: $840,000+
ONE SMART LONG LEGS NCHA: $10,271
SIRE ONE TIME PEPTO NCHA $13 Million Dollar Sire
NRCHA #3 All Time Leading Sire
DAM LIL LENA LONG LEGS NCHA earnings of $199,500 Offspring: $840,000+
SDP DRIVIN WITH MOM
SIRE HYDRIVE CAT is the sire of NCHA Money Earners with official NCHA earnings of $3 MIllion+
DAM PLAYBOYS MOM Offspring: $1,005,169
SPARKTILION NRCHA: $60,199
SIRE SHINING SPARK The NRCHA #1 All- Time Leading Sire; NRCHA & NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire. Sire of the earners of over $9,000,000
DAM CATTILION LTE: $150,392; Offspring: $284,310
SHINERS LITTLE RITA NRCHA: $33,750
OFFPRING: $18,643
SIRE SHINING SPARK The NRCHA #1 All- Time Leading Sire; NRCHA & NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire. Sire of the earners of over $9,000,000
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SIRE MR SUN O LENA NRCHA All-Time Leading Sire and an Equi-Stat All-Time Leading Reined Cow Horse Sire. His foals have earned $1,393,000 Head over to CannonQuarterHorses.com for a full line-up of the industry’s top mares...
Saturday, October 14 10:00 AM
John Justin Sale Arena
roPe a win
the $100,000-added World Championship Rope Horse futurity makes its debut at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit futurity.
By Bonnie Wheatley
adding to the excitement in Fort Worth, Texas, during the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity is the inaugural World Championship Rope Horse Futurity. Produced by Jay and Lindsay Wadhams, the high-stakes event will be held Friday, October 13, at 8 a.m. in the outdoor covered arena adjacent to the John Justin Arena. Open to 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old horses, the format consists of three full rounds of competition, plus a finals for top qualifiers. Horses advancing to the finals will keep their composite score from the preliminary rounds, and champions in each class
will be crowned based upon the highest combined score from three rounds and the finals.
Divisions for the World Championship Rope Horse Futurity are Open Heading and Open Heeling, with incentives offered to the highest placing 4-yearold horse, highest placing No. 6 and lower header, and highest placing No. 7 and lower heeler. Scores are based on two judges’ scores, plus points from the time accrued on the run. Time points are calculated by taking a base score of 60 points and subtracting the time on the run. A 10-point penalty will be assessed for a broken barrier and a 5-point penalty for roping a leg. Riders are allowed to compete on unlimited horses per side and will pony up a $1,250 entry fee per side.
some of the horses from the Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales or elsewhere at the event as potential rope horses,” said producer Jay Wadhams. “My wife, Lindsay, and I have been putting on rope horse futurities for the past 15 years, and now, with the chance to be part of such a great Western performance horse event, I think it’s the perfect venue. Dean Tuftin of DT Horses was very instrumental in approaching the NRCHA about incorporating the World Championship Rope Horse Futurity into the Snaffle Bit Futurity schedule, and we think people will enjoy it a lot.”
“It’s very exciting for us, with it being the first year for the Snaffle Bit Futurity to be in Fort Worth, it gives a lot of ropers who enjoy watching the cow horses a chance to watch or participate in the roping, and hopefully look at
Support from the following sponsors make the World Championship Rope Horse Futurity possible: DT Horses and Hickory Holly Time, Dixon Flowers Rope Horses, Smart Boons, Sellers Ranch, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Rolling V Performance Horses, Greg and Pam Wells, Bloomer Trailers, Peter Keller, Tres Osos Quarter Horses, Classic Equine, Justin Boots, C-Note Horses, Pitzer Ranch, Cudd Quarter Horses, LLC., Hat Six Ranch, Bob Meyer, Turf Design Lawn and Landscape, Oklahoma Equine Hospital, and O’Donnell Quarter Horses.
All exhibitors must be National Reined Cow Horse Association members to compete, but those who have never been NRCHA members are eligible for a complimentary first-year membership as part of the NRCHA’s Free Ride program.
For more information on the ARHFA visit ropehorsefuturity.com.
dt Horses like dt Sugar Chex Whiz, ridden by Jd yates for dixon flowers Rope Horses, are often in the winner’s circle, whether it’s roping or reined cow horse events.
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the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of fame welcomes two new inductees, and a new name joins the NRCHA Hall of merit in 2017.
The annual Hall of Fame Banquet, a highlight at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, is a gala event and induction ceremony honoring the outstanding humans and equines who have earned a place in the NRCHA Hall of Fame. In 2017, two exceptional horses join the ranks of those who have made significant contributions to their sport.
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KAtie StARligHt
Katie Starlight, a mare who made dreams come true, was the total package from the beginning. Sired by NRCHA Million Dollar Sire Grays Starlight and out of the Colonel Freckles daughter, Colonel Gunsmoke, the sorrel filly possessed a royal pedigree and knockout good looks. In her show career, she won more than $126,000 and two World’s Greatest Horseman Championships, but
By Stephanie Duquette
that wasn’t enough for the over-achieving Katie Starlight. She also claimed royal broodmare status when her very first foal won the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship. She continued to produce superior foals for the rest of her life, leaving an indelible impact on the reined cow horse industry and securing a permanent place in the NRCHA Hall of Fame.
Katie Starlight was foaled April 27, 1993, in Clements, California. Bred by
Nicholas D. Arismendi, she changed hands at birth to Art and Sandy Haskins, who consigned the fancy sorrel filly to the 1994 Snaffle Bit Futurity Sale. Even as a yearling, Katie Starlight turned heads. Her stunning conformation and glowing copper coat caught the eye of NRCHA Hall of Fame professional Sandy Collier, as she browsed the sale with friend and fellow trainer Korie Baker.
“Korie Baker and I saw Katie Starlight in a stall at the sale, and oh my goodness,
Katie Starlight
she was so amazing. We wanted to have her,” Collier said.
Collier’s wish came true when her clients, Paula Hunsicker and her then-husband David Hunsicker, of Los Olivos, California, bought “Katie” at the sale. The filly’s career was quickly mapped out. Collier would train her and Paula would eventually show her. When she came of riding age, Katie Starlight exceeded expectations and became a standout in Collier’s barn.
“She was always beautiful and special and amazing,” Collier said.
At the 1996 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, Collier piloted Katie Starlight to the Open finals. The sensitive mare was a favorite to win, but a bobble while circling the cow in the finals fence work meant a top 10 finish instead of the Championship.
“She was easy to train in the reining and the herd work. Down the fence, she was so cowy, she never wanted to get near a cow. She was very smart about cattle, but had that cutting horse thing about not wanting to get real close to them, so the fence work was a challenge for her, especially circling,” Collier recalled.
When Katie Starlight was 5, Collier’s fellow NRCHA Hall of Fame horseman, Ted Robinson, took the mare’s reins, continuing her show career for Paula Hunsicker.
“Ted did a fabulous job getting to the rest of her ability, and made her as special as she really could be,” Collier said.
Robinson was quick to credit Collier as Katie’s primary trainer.
“I got along with her good. Sandy had her trained really well. I wouldn’t say that I changed anything. I just went off of what Sandy had already done,” the Oak View, California, professional said. In 1998 and early 1999, Katie Starlight
continued earning paychecks as a 5-yearold hackamore horse and 6-year-old bridle horse, shown by Robinson in the Open and Hunsicker in the Non Pro. In the late spring of 1999, she became Robinson’s last minute substitute for the inaugural World’s Greatest Horseman, held in mid-June at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
“I was going to show another horse in the World’s Greatest, and he got sore.
Tom Shelly [a California trainer and fellow 1999 World’s Greatest Horseman competitor] said, ‘Why don’t you take Katie?’ He talked me into it. She had never been roped on, and I was only a month or so out,” Robinson said.
Katie Starlight’s learning curve for the steer-stopping came with some challenges.
“I picked up a rope the first time, and I had a runaway. She stampeded like you wouldn’t believe,” the NRCHA Million Dollar Rider said, chuckling at the memory.
Fortunately, Katie Starlight’s natural cow sense took her mind off the rope.
“As long as the steer was out in front of her, she didn’t care,” Robinson said.
Katie Starlight’s World’s Greatest Horseman debut began in rocky fashion. Her trip to the herd left her near the bottom of the pack, but she came back with the high score in the rein work.
“I think I was 15th after the herd work, but when the reining was over, I was second,” Robinson said. “She was good all the way around in the roping and the fence work, and she was good in the finals.”
The pair took home $50,000 for the win, the mare’s biggest single paycheck to date. She won an identical check two years later, when she and Robinson claimed their second World’s Greatest Horseman title. It was, perhaps, a foreshadowing of Katie Starlight’s broodmare dynasty, as she was pregnant with her first foal during those winning 2001 World’s Greatest Horseman runs at the Lazy E. That baby, a colt named Nu Circle Of Light, hit the ground in March, 2002. Sired by Robinson’s stallion, Nu Circle N Cash (Nu Cash x Miss Circle Doc x Doc’s Hickory), and owned by Hunsicker, Nu Circle Of Light won the 2005 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship with Robinson aboard—a tremendous accolade for brand-new broodmare Katie Starlight and all her human connections. Just months before the Snaffle Bit Futurity, after a year’s worth of negotiation which eventually developed into friendships between buyer and seller, Katie Starlight had changed ownership from Hunsicker to Cinder Lakes Ranch, owned and operated by Rick Ford and his mother, Kathy Woeck. At the time, Cinder Lakes Ranch was expanding from its original Powell Butte, Oregon, location with a second facility in Valley View, Texas. Ford was always on the lookout for worthy additions to the elite Cinder Lakes broodmare band.
leading nrCHa dam Katie Starlight, with more than $126,000 and two World’s Greatest Horseman Championships with ted robinson on her own show resume, joins the nrCHa Hall of fame in 2017.
“We already had quite a few mares. John Slack [the late reining horse and cow horse trainer] knew about Katie through Teddy and led us in that direction,” Ford recalled. “We got pretty lucky. We bought Katie, and shortly after, Teddy went out and won the Snaffle Bit Futurity on that first colt, and I don’t think I’ve ever jumped so high off the ground in my life. People were like, ‘Who’s THAT guy?’ It was an exciting start to everything, and we got to know Paula throughout the process.”
Katie Starlight continued to produce successful foals for Cinder Lakes Ranch, and her offspring have earned $348,898 in NRCHA competition, putting her at No. 6 on the all-time NRCHA dam list. Her top-earning foal, This One Time, a 2009 stallion by NRCHA Million Dollar Sire One Time Pepto, has earnings right at $150,000 and is still showing. Of her 14 foals, eight have won NRCHA money, and 10 of her babies have won money across all disciplines (cutting, reining, cow horse, and stock horse).
“Katie had a long show career, and her
babies, she bred into them what she had in her. We bred her to just about everything, and it all seemed to work. It says a lot about her,” Ford observed.
In 2014, when Katie was 21, the veterinary team at Performance Equine Associates in Thackerville, Oklahoma, performed an innovative surgery, called a partial carpal arthrodesis, to restore mobility in her right knee. According to Ford, the procedure helped the grand old mare remain more comfortable in her final two years of life, until the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize her.
“She didn’t owe us anything,” Ford said, adding that Katie Starlight’s legacy lives and breathes all around him, as he is now bringing the mare’s grand-get into the Cinder Lakes Ranch sale fitting program.
Looking back on Katie Starlight’s career, with the mare and her two primary trainers now all part of the NRCHA Hall of Fame, is awe-inspiring for Collier.
“How amazing is that? When you’re in the trenches, you don’t think about the
future and what it could bring. You’re just trying to do the best job you can in the moment. It’s very, very special.”
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With his petite frame, luxurious hair, refined head, big dark eyes and friendly nature, Topsails Rien Maker resembled a child’s dream pony more than a fierce reined cow horse. But the talent and tenacity within the stallion’s compact sorrel body propelled him to undisputed status as one of the NRCHA’s most unique, highest-achieving and universally beloved equine athletes.
Foaled in 1999, bred by the Stellato Revocable Trust of Redding, California, Topsails Rien Maker was sired by National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Million-Dollar Sire Topsail Cody. His dam, Jameen Gay, was a daughter of Toby Gay Bar. She had a modest show record herself, and of her six foals, Topsails Rien Maker was the only money-earner.
The stallion, known to his legions of fans by his nickname, “Slider,” lacked the typical pedigree and the physical stature of a big-time cow horse prospect, but NRCHA Professional Russell Dilday recognized the lethal weapon he would become. He started riding Topsails Rien Maker as a 2-year-old for then-owner Dana Roulet, who had grown weary of his antics.
“She put 30 days on him and brought him to me, because he was goofing around with her a little bit,” Dilday said. “I knew he was pretty great within 30 to 60 days. I loved his personality right off. He was full of himself.”
Topsails Rien Maker was also full of natural talent. In 2002, the stallion’s 3-year-old year, Dilday was in the early stages of his own cow horse training career. The pair went to the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity and finished as the Limited Open Reserve Champions.
the partnership between topsails Rien maker and co-owner/trainer Russell Dilday was evident in many ways, including this bridleless pasture roping session captured by photographer Darrell Dodds.
“He trained me to stop. I didn’t even know what big stops felt like, until I got that horse. And he was always great on the cow. It was so natural for him,” Dilday said. “It opened up a whole new world. All I had to do was think what I wanted to do, and he did it.”
In 2003, Roulet decided to put Topsails Rien Maker up for sale. Dilday, determined to keep him, began dealing. He involved NRCHA Million Dollar Rider John Ward, who became Slider’s partowner, and acquired part-ownership himself. Soon after, Dilday convinced longtime family friend Kevin Cantrelle to buy out Ward’s share. The Dilday/Cantrelle partnership remained on Slider’s papers for the rest of the stallion’s life.
“It took him about three months to get me talked into it, and away we went from there,” Cantrelle said.
The dynamic duo of Dilday and Slider
continued to post substantial earnings every year until their last NRCHA show appearance in 2013. His lifetime $335,612 in reined cow horse earnings made Topsails Rien Maker the NRCHA’s top money-earning horse for an impressive five-year span, from mid-2010 until mid2015. The stallion has sired 192 AQHAregistered foals, and of those, 42 are money-earners, with more than $108,000 in reined cow horse and $110,000 across all disciplines.
Although he won titles in every phase of reined cow horse competition and was named a Supreme Reined Cow Horse in 2007, Topsails Rien Maker made his biggest impression in all-around bridle horse contests. His keen herd work, smooth reining maneuvers, effortless roping runs and dynamic trips down the fence garnered an unprecedented three NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman
titles, with Dilday aboard, in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
“You could see the connection between Russell and Slider,” Cantrelle said. “That horse would die trying to get something done for Russell. You just don’t see that very often.”
The special bond was evident to seasoned professionals and spectators alike. When Topsails Rien Maker burst through the gate for the fence work at a show, palpable electricity filled the arena.
“It was kind of magical, the whole environment, and the way people cared about that horse. When it was time to go down the fence, they all paid attention,” Cantrelle said.
The best seat in the house for those fence runs belonged to Dilday. He and Slider became famous for making just a move or two in the boxing before heading full speed down the wall.
“I don’t know how many times I would box on the end and go, and when I came around that corner, I would think ‘Oh, heck. I have maybe left the corner with too much cow this time.’ And somehow, Slider always caught it,” Dilday said. “And circling, there’s just nothing like him taking your leg and sticking it in that cow’s armpit and holding it there until it’s time to switch sides, and do it on the other side.”
The stallion’s appeal reached an even wider audience when he became a Breyer model horse in 2012, a distinction achieved due to the persistence of Dana Jones, a non pro cow horse competitor who has known the Dildays and ridden with Russell since 2004.
“Slider had that huge mane and huge forelock. Tanna Dilday, Russell’s wife, said one day that he should be a little girl’s Breyer horse. I have a background in sales and marketing, and I said, ‘If you want me to, I’ll run with it.’ I’m dogged and tenacious, and that’s what I did. It took about two-and-a-half years of me just hounding them,” Jones said.
As part of Topsails Rien Maker’s Breyer model status, he and Dilday hit the road as reined cow horse ambassadors. Their public appearances included a trip to the 2013 BreyerFest in Lexington, Kentucky.
“The Breyer horse thing was obviously big,” Cantrelle said. “Slider’s charisma drew people to him, and Russell was willing to go to those different places. I think he did a lot for the industry and drew a lot of people in.”
Only once did Slider bring heartbreak instead of joy to his human family and friends. That was in May 2016, when kidney disease cut his life short at age 17.
“I loved him, but after he died and I really thought about how much he had done, is when it dawned on me how special he was as an athlete, versus how special he was just to me. When you look back and see what he did out in that
world, especially starting with some limited open cowboy kid, he accomplished a huge amount,” Dilday said.
National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame status for Topsails Rien Maker validates what the people closest to him have known all along.
“It means a lot, because it’s the recognition Slider deserves, for what he did for the industry. That’s what means the most to me. He sired some offspring that did win, but he wasn’t a huge sire, so to me, this is the recognition of a true show horse,” Cantrelle said.
Dilday added: “He overcame every odd. He went into a business he wasn’t supposed to be bred for, with a trainer that hadn’t won anything, without the body frame that knocks everyone’s eyes out. He just came in there with a heart. That’s what he came with.”
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lARRy Bell
Longtime National Reined Cow Horse Association sponsor, past Vice President and board member Larry Bell, of Midland, Texas, joins the NRCHA Hall of Merit in 2017. The Bell family had been breeding prospects for the cutting and reining horse arenas for many years before Larry made his first trip to the NRCHA Snaffle
Bit Futurity in 1998. He became excited about the dynamic new sport, decided to place some young prospects in reined cow horse training, and became an active promoter of reined cow horse in Texas and the surrounding area.
Larry’s involvement began as a volunteer and sponsor of the Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association (SRCHA), a Texas-based NRCHA affiliate. He joined the SRCHA board in 2000, and became its president in 2002. During that time, the SRCHA was experiencing significant growth and attention, as several top California cow horse trainers relocated to Texas and Oklahoma. Bell’s enthusiasm for promoting reined cow horse, and his logistical and leadership skills, drew attention at the national level. He was recruited to the NRCHA Board of Directors in 2003 and served multiple terms as the NRCHA Vice President and as an Executive Committee member.
Bell’s original, and enduring, priority has been to promote the growth and enthusiasm for the reined cow horse in Texas and throughout the Southwest, right alongside the robust cutting horse industry.
“One thing I always believed is, if we could ever figure out a way to showcase the cow horse in the heart of cutting
larry Bell, pictured here with his wife, ellen, was honored as the 2017 NRCHA Hall of merit member for his enduring leadership, sponsorship and commitment to promoting the sport of reined cow horse.
Stephanie Duquette
horse country, we could bring a lot of new interest and involvement to our event,” he said.
An early priority for Bell was a lead role in producing the first National Reined Cow Horse Association World Show in Stephenville, Texas, in 2004. He was the SRCHA President at that time, and received enthusiastic support from SRCHA volunteers and his good friend, NRCHA Hall of Fame horseman Dan Roeser, who was on the NRCHA board at that time. Additional support from his entire family, including his wife, Ellen; his daughter, Amy, then a student at Tarleton State University in Stephenville; and his son, Matthew, helped guarantee the show’s success. It was during the days of the NRCHA World Show in Stephenville that the Bell’s daughter Amy became passionate about reined cow horses, and her NRCHA show career
took the Bell’s enthusiasm for the reined cow horse events to a whole new level.
Over the next few years, Bell became an integral part of refining the World Show, including the development of the NRCHA Regional and World Championship qualifying system. The popular NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman eventually became part of the World Show, now called the Celebration of Champions, as it moved to San Angelo, Texas. When the Celebration of Champions and World’s Greatest Horseman relocated to the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2014, Bell and his family renewed their commitment to the NRCHA by becoming the World’s Greatest Horseman title sponsor, under the Bell family’s ranch name, Kalpowar Quarter Horses.
Moving the World’s Greatest Horseman to Fort Worth, “was the culmination of a
great plan that had taken years to evolve. It provided us with the opportunity to share this great event and this great sport with all of our friends in the horse community in this part of the world,” Bell said.
He constantly emphasizes the role of reined cow horse owners and sponsors for their integral part in providing the horses and riders with opportunities to compete. The strong personal relationships he has developed because of the reined cow horse industry are also particularly important to Bell.
“Those relationships become more like family. That is one of the reasons this sport has such a significant place in my family’s heart. It’s important to us, but it was especially important to our daughter, Amy. That’s why we made the decision to continue the tradition that began because of Amy,” he said.
2016 HAll of fAme iNduCteeS
2015 HAll of fAme iNduCteeS
2014 HAll of fAme iNduCteeS
Ron Ralls
Nu Cash Master Remedy Smoke Time Tuck
Lyn Anderson
Anne M. Reynolds
Dan Roeser
Chics Magic Potion
Sandy Collier
Dema Paul
Kit’s Smoke
Right Now
2012 HAll of fAme iNduCteeS
2011 HAll of fAme iNduCteeS
2010 HAll of fAme iNduCteeS
2009 iNduCteeS
2008 iNduCteeS
Lil Miss Smarty Chex
Bob Avila
Billy Cochrane
Mitch
Bonnie Smoke
Carl Gould
Tommy Sondgroth
Chex A Nic
Mona Lisa
Jernigan Peake
Ted Robinson
Pat Hubbert
Smokum Oak
Kenny WoldBenny Guitron
2007 iNduCteeS
Smoke’s Belle
Kenny Pugh, Sr.
Duane Pettibone
Jim Paul, Sr. 2006 iNduCteeS
Doug Williamson
Bob Knudson
Jim Roeser
Royal Cutter 2005 iNduCteeS
Skip Brown
Don Murphy
King Fritz 2004 iNduCteeS
Les Vogt
Stan Fonsen Smoky Pritchett
Carol Rose 2003 iNduCteeS
Dick Deller
George Rose
Fillinic
2002 iNduCteeS
2001 iNduCteeS
Barbara Worth
Lola Galli
Pat Heaverne
Clyde Kennedy
Ronnie Richards
Ken Sutton
Jimmy Williams
Frank Rue
Tony Amaral
Ray Hackworth
Harry Rose
Don Dodge
John Brazil, Jr.
Bobby Ingersoll
Ralph and Mickey Gragg
Greg Ward
The million-Dollar Club
there are certain individuals whose winning records have surpassed an incredible milestone. Meet the elite Million-Dollar Riders and Million-Dollar Sires of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. All earnings are calculated as of June 30, 2017.
toDD CRAwfoRD/$2,426,000
Todd Crawford, Blanchard, Oklahoma, is the NRCHA’s first Two Million-Dollar Rider. He is the 2006 Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion; a NRCHA Stakes and Derby Champion and a multiple American Quarter Horse Association Working Cow Horse and Reining World Champion.
toDD BeRgeN/$2,214,263
Todd Bergen, Eagle Point, Oregon, is the NRCHA’s second Two Million-Dollar Rider, and the first rider to achieve millionaire status in two different associations. In 2004, Bergen became a National Reining Horse Association MillionDollar Rider. He is a two-time NRCHA and NRHA Futurity Champion.
teD RoBiNSoN//$1,903,928
Ted Robinson, Oak View, California, was the NRCHA’s first Million-Dollar Rider. The NRCHA Hall of Famer has a record seven NRCHA Futurity Open Championships and two World’s Greatest Horseman titles to his name.
JAke telfoRD/$1,797,587
Jake Telford, Caldwell, Idaho, achieved Million-Dollar Rider status in less than a dozen years of NRCHA competition. The eighth member of the NRCHA Million-Dollar club is a Snaffle Bit Futurity Reserve Champion, multiple World and National Champion and earned the Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship in 2015.
ANNe M. ReyNolDS/$1,655,499
Anne M. Reynolds, King Hill, Idaho, is the NRCHA’s only female Million-Dollar Rider. She was a leading non-pro, winning an unprecedented eight NRCHA Futurity Non-Pro Championships. Reynolds became a NRCHA Open rider after the 2012 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, when her career Open earnings surpassed the $100,000 mark.
CoRey CuSHiNg/$1,764,077
Corey Cushing, Scottsdale, Arizona, is the NRCHA’s youngest Million-Dollar Rider. He achieved the milestone at age 32 during the 2012 Snaffle Bit Futurity, when he won the first of two Open Championships riding CD Diamond, owned by San Juan Ranch.
JoN RoeSeR/$1,600,873
Jon Roeser, Kuna, Idaho, has won every major NRCHA title, including the Snaffle Bit Futurity and World’s Greatest Horseman Championship. He comes from a family of exceptional horsemen; his father, Jim Roeser, and brother, Dan Roeser, are both NRCHA Hall of Fame inductees.
Doug WilliAMSoN/$1,325,685
Doug Williamson, Bakersfield, California, is the NRCHA’s oldest Million-Dollar Rider. He also passed the $1 Million mark at the 2012 Snaffle Bit Futurity when he was 70 years old. He has won the Futurity Championship twice in his lengthy career.
ZANe DAviS/$1,167,713
Million-Dollar Rider, Zane Davis, Blackfoot, Idaho, achieved his milestone during the 2015 NRCHA Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth, Texas. Davis was the 2009 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion, the 2014 Hackamore Classic Open Champion, and has garnered numerous other NRCHA Premier Event titles and top placings.
JoHN WARD/$1,181,618
John Ward, Tulare, California, was recognized at the 2009 Snaffle Bit Futurity for reaching NRCHA Million-Dollar Rider status. Ward is a two-time Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, and as owner/operator of Ward Ranch, is part of a family legacy of great wins and legendary cow horses.
BoyD RiCe/$1,128,055
Boyd Rice, Weatherford, Texas, already a National Cutting Horse Association multi-million dollar rider, can now also measure his NRCHA earnings in the seven figures. Rice won the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship in 2007 and the World’s Greatest Horseman in 2014 on Oh Cay N Short, becoming the first rider to capture both prestigious titles on the same horse.
JAy MClAugHliN/$1,094,491
Jay McLaughlin, Commerce, Texas, passed the sevenfigure milestone to become the 13th NRCHA Million-Dollar Rider in the summer of 2016. Besides his new status as a NRCHA Million-Dollar Rider, McLaughlin has 12 NRCHA and AQHA World Championships to his credit. He was the 2013 NRCHA Futurity Open Reserve Champion and the 2015 NRCHA Stakes Open Champion, and has claimed numerous other titles, finals berths and top placings in reined cow horse and reining competition.
BoB Avil A/$1,046,866
Bob Avila, Temecula, California, is the NRCHA’s second Million-Dollar Rider. He is a three-time NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion and a World’s Greatest Horseman Champion. He is a NRCHA Hall of Fame Inductee, a National Reining Horse Association Open Futurity Champion, a multiple AQHA World Champion and an AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year.
///////// SeveN figuReS: WHo iS Next?
Which
riders are next in line to become NRCHA millionaires and multi-millionaires?
As the Snaffle Bit futurity program went to press, Hanford, California, professional Jake g orrell, unofficially surpassed seven-figure earnings status. the fall issue of Reined Cow Horse News will showcase gorrell and his achievement. gainesville, texas, horseman Ron Ralls, with $904,350; and Madera, California, horsewoman lyn Anderson with $877,500, are closing the gap on Million-Dollar status as well.
veteran competitor, ted Robinson, is next in line to achieve two MillionDollar Rider status at $1,903,928 in NRCHA career earnings. the oak view, California, horseman was the NRCHA’s first Million-Dollar Rider. on the Million-Dollar Sire list, foals sired by Smooth As A Cat have earned $975,810, putting him next in line for the seven-figure distinc-
tion. Smooth As A Cat is followed by CD olena, with offspring earnings of $960,661, and lenas Wright on, with $888,253.
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Another elite stallion has joined the National Reined Cow Horse Association Million dollar Sire ranks, as offspring of Cd lights (Cd olena x delight of My life x Grays Starlight), passed the seven-figure earnings milestone in the reined cow horse arena, winning a combined $1,110,588. Cd lights is the 17th horse to achieve NRCHA Million dollar Sire status. He is owned by his breeder, danny Motes, and leading National Cutting Horse Association professional Winston Hansma, Weatherford, texas, who will be awarded a C.R. Morrison trophy during the futurity open finals in recognition of this exceptional milestone.
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It PayS to Enroll
NRCHA Subscribed Stallion program adds value throughout the industry.
In the mid 1980s, the National Reined Cow Horse Association Board of Directors went in search of a promotional program for reined cow horse stallions that consistently sired NRCHA performing offspring. Other performance associations had incentive programs, and the NRCHA wanted to develop a unique identity for reined cow horse stallions and their foals.
That idea developed into the successful NRCHA Subscribed Stallion program, a far-reaching incentive that offers rewards from the show pen to the sale ring.
It’s a simple concept. Stallion owners subscribe their sire, in order for the offspring of a specific foaling year to be
eligible to show in the NRCHA Stakes. This enrollment fee can be paid at any time, up through the foal crop’s 5-yearold year — although the subscription fee does increase annually as the foal crop ages.
For each year that a stallion is enrolled, his foal crop from that year is eligible to show as a 4- and 5-yearold in the NRCHA Stakes, one of the premier limited-age events for reined cow horses. Annually, the Stakes boasts a payout of nearly $300,000, and only the offspring of enrolled stallions are eligible to compete.
To show appreciation to the generous stallion owners, the NRCHA also presents a monetary award to the nomina-
tor of the sire of each Stakes division champion.
The Subscribed Stallion program is far-reaching, as offspring of those stallions are also given priority at the prestigious NRCHA Sales at the Snaffle Bit Futurity each year. It’s a program that adds value to the entire industry and creates a support system for the reined cow horse breeder by strengthening the market for the offspring of enrolled stallions. The NRCHA helps promote Subscribed Stallions and their offspring on its web site, in the pages of the Reined Cow Horse News, and in the NRCHA Futurity Sales literature.
As an example of the rewards awaiting offspring of Subscribed Stallions, the 2016 NRCHA Stakes Open Champion, SJR Diamond Rey (Dual Rey x Shiners Diamond Girl x Shining Spark), shown by Corey Cushing, won $36,452 for owner San Juan Ranch. The 2016 Stakes Non Pro Champion, Shannon McCarty, pocketed a $6,979 check when she rode her gelding Chicaroos Cat (Hick Chicaroo x Kat Five x High Brow Cat) to the win.
The complete Subscribed Stallion program terms and conditions, and an enrollment form, are available in the Snaffle Bit Futurity Program and at www.NRCHA.com. Don’t miss out on your chance to add value to your stallion and his offspring!
the 2016 NRCHA Stakes Champion, SJR diamond Rey (dual Rey x Shiners diamond girl x Shining Spark), shown by Corey Cushing for owner San Juan Ranch.
DiScount tire returnS aS title SPonSor
of futurity non Pro DiviSionS, bringing total aDDeD money to $100,000
once again, Discount Tire is supporting the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Non Pro divisions with a sponsorship, which brings the total added money for the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, Novice Non Pro and Amateur to an impressive $100,000.
The NRCHA welcomed the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, to its corporate partner family in 2014.
“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Discount Tire, and we thank the company and its representatives, Wilson and Susan Lyle, for allowing us to maintain our Non Pro added money at a six-figure level here at the Snaffle Bit Futurity,” said NRCHA
the 2016 futurity Amateur Reserve Champion was Sonya DiStefano, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, riding High Brow Kitty Cat (Palo Duro Cat x Hickorys Jac o lena x Jac Pic A Nic), earning $4,320. DiStefano also advanced to the cleanslate finals in the Non Pro, intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro futurity, where she collected three more paychecks totaling $11,631.
Executive Director Jay Winborn. “Maintaining attractive payouts is crucial to encouraging participation in our Premier Events, and thanks to Discount Tire and the Lyles, we are continuing to grow our association and the Non Pro divisions here at the Snaffle Bit Futurity.”
With more than 900 stores in 28 states, Discount Tire, which does business under the name America’s Tire in parts of California, was founded by Bruce T. Halle in a rented building in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Day by day, the one-man operation grew into what is now one of the most recognized names in the industry.
Everyone involved with the Discount/ America’s Tire organization adheres to a common thread: Treat customers and
fellow employees with respect and fairness. Care for those in need, always do what is right, work hard, be responsible and have fun.
National Reined Cow Horse Association competitors log thousands of miles on the road every show season, and they know what it means to have reliable tires, outstanding customer service and competitive pricing. Through their web sites, www.DiscountTire. com and www.AmericasTire.com, the company enables customers to locate stores, select tires and wheels, schedule appointments, sign up for discounts, and access safety tips and other useful information. The Discount Tire Interactive Wheel System allows customers to visualize wheels on their vehicle prior to purchase.
Besides its stellar reputation among its customer base and its active role with the NRCHA, Discount Tire also holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. The company’s iconic “Thank You” television commercial, which first aired in 1975, earned a place in the Guinness Book in 2005 as the longest-running TV commercial of all time. The original ten-second spot depicts an elderly woman hurling a tire through a Discount Tire store window as the voice-over says, “If ever you’re not satisfied with one of our tires, please feel free to bring it back. Thank you.”
Learn more about Discount Tire on the web at www.DiscountTire.com.
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National High School finals Rodeo showcases high caliber reined cow horse competition.
anew indoor arena shielded riders from summer storms and provided ideal footing for reined cow horses to spin, slide and run down the fence at the 2017 National High School Finals Rodeo, held July 17 - 21 at the Gillette, Wyoming, Cam-Plex Event Center. A total of 108 qualifiers from National High School Rodeo Association regions in the United States, Canada and Australia, competed for the prestigious championship title.
“We have a covered pen here in Gillette, and that made a big difference. I think the cattle were really good this year, but the biggest change was the amount of improvement that the contestants made,” said Ronnie Haslerig, NHSRA National Director for Georgia. “The good kids were always good, but the kids who aren’t exposed to the reined cow horse as much, they were much better this year. You see a lot better showmanship, they know how to handle the cattle better, and the whole thing is just improving.”
The number of reined cow horse contestants at the state level has steadily
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increased since reined cow horse became part of the NHSRA event lineup three years ago, thanks to sponsor backing from Carol Rose.
“This year, Idaho had 40 or 50 participants, and Texas had over 30. Utah was a big, big state for us. For all the 108
contestants who are here at the Finals, there are hundreds more kids out there, actively competing in the cow horse at the state level,” said NRCHA Executive Director Jay Winborn. “From the association’s standpoint, to look out there and see what’s happening is tremendously
daxon Buttars, a Snowville, utah, high school senior competing for the state of idaho, won the 2017 National High School finals Rodeo Reined Cow Horse Championship in gillette, Wyoming. it was the third year for Reined Cow Horse to be part of the National High School Rodeo event lineup.
satisfying. It’s nice to see that we have a large crop of potential cow horse participants for the future.”
The 2017 NHSFR reined cow horse experience began with a free clinic for the contestants, with top-notch instruction from NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Jake Telford and NRCHA Professional Jason Gay, both of Caldwell, Idaho. Next, the cow horse riders competed in multiple performances during the week, to determine the top 20 who would advance to the short go and take aim at the National Championship. The short go finalists represented a wide spectrum of reined cow horse experience, from seasoned NRCHA Youth competitors to riders with
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in his final year of national high School rodeo eligibility, Daxon Buttars galloped away with the 2017 reined Cow horse Championship when he earned the high score in the average, an 882. Claiming the title he had chased for three years made the recent high school graduate feel “overwhelmed.”
“the last two years, i’ve come here and got my butt whipped, and it sunk in. i’ve put in a lot of work this year,” Buttars said.
as the son of national reined Cow horse association Professional Brandon Buttars, Daxon spends long days working on his family’s horse training facility and cattle ranch in Snowville, utah. although he is a utah resident, Buttars qualified for the nhSfr as part of team idaho. he knew his win was hard-earned, against fellow contestants who put in just as much effort.
“there was some tough, tough competition this year,” he said, giving particular credit to idaho contestants Zayle Davis, who finished 4th in the short go; and Cassidee Wood, who finished 2nd. “Zayle and Cassidee, they about got me at State, and i thought they had me here [at the nShfr]. i just tried to stay consistent and
a strong rodeo background who were new to cow horses.
Jakob Dees, of Elgin, Oklahoma, qualified for the short go aboard his family’s 11-year-old rodeo pickup horse, a big dun with the blood of legendary reining horse sire Hollywood Dun It in his pedigree. Dees trained the gelding to do the reining maneuvers and work a cow down the fence.
“Last year was my first year to show him. My dad picks up broncs on him. We have a rodeo company in Oklahoma,” Dees said.
The high school senior has received coaching and help from NRCHA Professionals Mark Luis, Robbie Boyce,
not over-think anything. Just stay cool, calm and relaxed.”
the idaho riders dominated the first several performances, and Buttars knew there was no room for error heading into the short go, where the previous scores from the performances counted toward the average. Davis and Wood came into the short go with higher scores than Buttars, who was one of the last to work.
“Both of those girls had me by a lot of points coming into the short go and i knew they had to have a bobble for me to catch them,” he said. “at first, i thought i wanted to be early and set the pace and put a little pressure on them, but now, looking back, i knew what i had to be when i rode in the pen.”
Buttars was well mounted on nickin along (nic it in the Bud x Shining Smartly x Shining Spark), a 2009 gelding owned by lori adamski-Peek. he knew his horse was talented, though not always the easiest to ride.
“he’s a super, super nice horse. i love him. he’s a little tough in the show pen. he knows when he’s in there,” Buttars said. “he’s a little tough to get shown in the reining, but he’s a fence horse. the cows in the short round were tough and
and Jamie Peters. He said training his reined cow horse “has made me a better cowboy and a better horseman.”
First-time NHSFR reined cow horse qualifier Jake Baca, of Vega, Texas, also a successful National Cutting Horse Association competitor, celebrated his 16th birthday during rodeo week in Gillette. His NHSFR debut included a berth in the short go and an eighth place finish overall.
“It’s been all I was expecting and more. I was hoping I would do good, but I knew there would be a lot of tough competitors, and I’m glad I got along as well as I did,” he said.
Buttars’ 882-point composite score secured him the 2017 nhSfr reined Cow horse Championship. pushy. my cow was pushy as heck. i’m so glad i got by him.”
Buttars’ father, Brandon, a veteran of many high-pressure nrCha finals runs, was in gillette with Daxon to help him prepare. after the short go, Buttars summed up the stress level of his rodeo dad role as “a lot worse than horse showing!”
Daxon, a 2017 graduate of Bear river high School in garland, utah, will attend otero Junior College in la Junta, Colorado, on a rodeo scholarship this fall.
after graduation, he plans to embark on a horse training career with an emphasis on roping. he thanked adamski-Peek, his dad, and his stepmother, Sophia Buttars, for supporting his high school rodeo career and his passion for horsemanship. Buttars received a $1,500 scholarship from the nrCha for the win.
“it’s a way of life. it’s the way i was born and the way i was raised, to train a horse every day,” he said.
Baca enjoys the fast pace and finesse of reined cow horse, and says training on his own has been the biggest obstacle.
“Some parts are a little more challenging and there are parts I thought might be a little harder that turned out to be easier than expected. But for the most part it’s been pretty challenging for me, because I’ve pretty much got to do everything myself.”
Another short go qualifier, Natalie Leisinger of Highmore, South Dakota, discovered her team roping heel horse had some quality reined cow horse training in his past. In just 30 days, with the help of her stepfather, champion professional roper and horse trainer Bobby Harris, Leisinger tuned up her gelding’s skills and rode him to an impressive third place in the nation.
“He was a little rusty at the beginning, but it’s really fun,” Leisinger said. “I came back in the short go last year. My goal was to beat last year’s outcome, so it was awesome, especially to be riding a horse that I really don’t know much about and have only been on for a month.”
Leisinger and the other short go qualifiers will receive an invitation to compete in the High School Reined Cow Horse class at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2018. It will be Leisinger’s second time to be invited, and she is looking forward to another trip to the Lone Star state.
“We went this year. It’s such a fun opportunity, and it’s so cool to be on that big stage. I think we will be going down there again next year,” she said.
The two NHSFR judges, Bozo Rogers, of Gainesville, Texas, and Cayley Wilson, of Abbotsford, British Columbia, were impressed with the overall caliber of competition at the NHSFR.
“I thought there’d be a handful of kids that have shown in the cow horse and they’d probably stand out. But there are a lot of them, whether they are ranch kids or whatever, who can read cows and set their cow up good. And some of them are quite surprising, in the reined work, how well they showed too. It’s awesome,” Wilson said.
All 20 of the NHSfR short go qualifiers received an invitation to compete in the High School Reined Cow Horse class at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions in fort Worth, texas, next february. traditional Rawhide Braiders donated romel reins to the top 20.
Zayle Davis, of Blackfoot, idaho, won a $2,500 scholarship from the reining Horse foundation for having the high rein work score in the short go. She also claimed another $1,000 scholarship from the national reined Cow Horse foundation for the overall high-scoring fence work in the go-rounds. nrCHa executive Director Jay Winborn made the presentations in Gillette.
Widespread support from some of the NRCHA’s leading professionals has contributed significantly to the appeal of reined cow horse among high school rodeo contestants. A number of wellknown NRCHA Professionals could be seen coaching and helping in the cattle pens during the week, including Million Dollar Rider Zane Davis and $2 Million Rider Todd Crawford.
“Helping these kids is a lot of fun,” said Crawford, who has been involved with the NHSRA/NRCHA partnership since its inception. “It is truly amazing that all of these kids know what to do. When we first started three years ago, we had to teach the kids how to loop a cow and stuff. Now, you hear people holler, “Loop!” but the kid’s already got it done. They know how to circle a cow. They know when to switch sides. And it’s not from just one area, it’s kids from all over the country, so you know they’re getting the right help.”
For more information about NHSRA reined cow horse, visit www.NRCHA. com or www.NHSRA.com.
The NrCha SNaffle BiT fuTuriT y SaleS
the 2017 Snaffle Bit futurity Sales managed by Western Bloodstock, ltd., are a great place to find your next futurity prospect or show horse.
managed by Western Bloodstock, Ltd., Weatherford, Texas, the 2017 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales are scheduled for October 13-14 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Select 2-Year-Old Sale starts on Friday, October 13 at 9 a.m. in Watt Arena. The Select 2-Year-Old Sale is followed by the sale of Performance Horses, after which time sale action moves to the John Justin Arena where Session I of the Select Yearling and Broodmare sale gets underway. On Saturday, October 14, immediately following the conclusion of the Open Snaffle Bit Futurity herd work finals, the Select Yearling and Broodmare Session II takes place, also in the John Justin Arena.
the high selling horse of the 2016 Snaffle Bit futurity Sales was in the Select 2-year-Old Sale.
Quejanaisacat (Cats Merada x AR Powderful x Quejanaisalena), a 2014 stallion consigned by Charles Mills and trained by champion NRCHA Professional Nick Dowers, sold for $115,000 to Kay Rankin-Williams, Rankin, texas.
“We have a good track record with the NCHA sales, and I think we will do just as well for the NRCHA sales,” said Jeremy Barwick of Western Bloodstock. “We take pride in putting on a professional top quality sale, doing everything we can to create a strong market for buyers and sellers.”
NRCHA Snaffle Bit Sale Committee Chairman Todd Crawford looks forward
to the Western Bloodstock managed sales during the Snaffle Bit Futurity.
“Jeremy is very easy to work with, and I think he’s going to do an excellent job promoting our sale in his existing network. Not only does he have connections in Texas, he also travels nationally all year long, looking at horses and recruiting quality consignments.
We feel it will be a good fit with our NRCHA sales,” Crawford said.
The NRCHA and Western Bloodstock are working together to expand and enrich the Snaffle Bit Futurity Sale Incentive program. The incentive pays bonus money to high scoring 3-year-olds in the Snaffle Bit Futurity preliminaries that changed hands as yearlings and 2-year-olds through the Futurity Sales.
“In 2019, the incentive will pay the top four in the Open and Non Pro, with a substantially larger purse than in past years,” Barwick said. “All sale repurchase fees will go into the Western Bloodstock NRCHA Sale Incentive purse. This year is the establishing year for the incentive, so when you purchase a yearling at the Futurity Sales, you will be offered the opportunity to participate by paying the incentive fee making them eligible. This year, for a discount, 2-year-old buyers can pay those horses up also as to not miss a year for a great payoff.”
More information about the 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales can be found at NRCHA.com and westernbloodstock.com.
Photo by PRIMO MORALES PHOTOGRAPHY
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Call Me Mitch (Metallic Cat x Miss Hickory Hill x Doc’s Hickory), is a 2011 bay roan stallion with performance earnings of $112,000+. He has earned multiple reined cow horse and cutting championships and finals placings in the NRCHA, NCHA, and AQHA. He stands at Santa Lucia Farms, Santa Ynez, California, in 2017. Call Me Mitch is owned by Estelle Roitblat and shown by NRCHA Professional Phillip Ralls and NCHA Professional Russ Westfall.
Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch of Tucson, Arizona, was founded by the Rogers family in 2005, starting out with just two personal horses. Since then, Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch has grown into a full service facility, breeding and showing some of the best Quarter Horses the industry has to offer.
Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch also maintains an Organic Alfalfa operation and they raise Certified Organic Black Angus Beef. Learn more about them on the web at www.RogersHSR.com.
Dual R Smokin (Dual Rey x Smokin Pepto x Peptoboonsmal), a 2005 Quarter Horse stallion, is owned by J Five Horse Ranch in Weatherford, Texas. He has earned more than $220,000 in the National Cutting Horse Association, and his many titles include the 2011 NCHA Super Stakes Classic Non Pro Championship.
Dual R Smokin is a National Reined Cow Horse Association Subscribed Stallion. He is also nominated to the NCHA Super Stakes, Breeders Invitational, PCCHA Cutting/Gelding Stakes, Bonanza Cutting & Canadian Supreme. He stands at Oswood Stallion Station in Weatherford, Texas. More information is available at www.JFiveRanch.com.
Hes Wright On (Lenas Wright On x Shesa Lota Nic x Reminic) is a 2003 bay AQHA stallion with lifetime performance earnings of $170,000+. He is AQHA 5-Panel N/N. Hes Wright On was the 2015 NRCHA #7 Leading Sire, the 2015 Equi-Stat #2 Leading Junior Reined Cow Horse Sire, and the 2015 EquiStat #6 Leading Reined Cow Horse Sire. Foals sired by Hes Right On have earned nearly $350,000. Hes Wright On is owned by the Hes Wright On Partnership. For breeding information and more details, visit www.BrazosValleyStallionStation.com
Michael and Michelle Miola built Silver Spurs Equine out of a passion for great horses and for the sport of reining. Located in Cave Creek, Arizona, their worldclass training and breeding facility is home to great stallions including NRCHA Million Dollar Sire Nic It In The Bud.
Visit www.Silver Spurs Equine.com to learn more.
Holy Cow Performance Horses LLC, with locations in Santa Ynez, California, and Weatherford, Texas, has become a leading breeder and owner of reined cow horses, reining horses, and cutting horses. Breeding, raising and showing quality performance Quarter Horses is a passion at Holy Cow - dedicated to raising quality performers that are world class in their respective fields. Holy Cow is home to some of the finest broodmares in the industry, including top reined cow horse producer SHEZA SHINETTE. The stallion roster includes Shady Lil Starlight, Nabisco Roan, Once A Von A Time and Heza Shiney Kodo. Their sponsorship and support of the NRCHA includes the $50,000 added CD Survivor Memorial Bridle Spectacular, a showcase for the industry’s elite bridle horses, at the NRCHA Derby in Paso Robles, California.
Learn more about Holy Cow Performance Horses at www.HolyCowPerformanceHorses.com.
Western Bloodstock is the trusted name in performance horse sales, and is proud to produce and manage the 2017 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales! Visit them on the web at www.WesternBloodstock.com.
Metallic Cat (High Brow Cat x Chers Shadow x Peptoboonsmal), owned by Fults Ranch, is an $11 Million Sire and the 2016 National Cutting Horse Association Sire of the Year. He is the second highest money-earning stallion in the history of the National Cutting Horse Association. Metallic Cat also offers the Metallic Cat Incentive at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes, offering a $10,000 bonus to the highest-placing Open finalist and $5,000 to the highest-placing Non Pro finalist sired by Metallic Cat. Visit him on the web at www.MetallicCat.com.
Matthews Cutting Horses, owned and operated by Jeffrey and Sheri Matthews, is the home of NRCHA Million Dollar Sire ONE TIME PEPTO (Peptoboonsmal x One Time Soon x Smart Little Lena).
Matthews Cutting Horses is well known for superior performance horse bloodlines. The Matthews breeding program is built on extraordinary pedigrees and exceptional performance.
His first foals came of show age in 2010, and in 2014, One Time Pepto was the #1 NRCHA Sire. In 2015, he was the leading sire of NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sale horses.
One Time Pepto’s performing foals have earned more than $10 million in all disciplines.
Learn more about One Time Pepto at www.OneTimePepto.com.
NRCHA Breeder Sponsor, Smart Boons, is a stallion with lifetime show earnings of nearly $200,000. The red roan son of Peptoboonsmal is out of Smart Little Easter, a daughter of Smart Little Lena. He is owned by Eric and Wendy Dunn - and has been trained and shown for most of his career by NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Corey Cushing.
The Dunns are very excited about Smart Boons future as a leading sire - and they invite you to share their passion! Learn more at www.SmartBoons.com.
Time For The Diamond (One Time Pepto x Diamonds With Style x Playin Stylish), owned by Triple D Ranches, is the 2013 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion. Trained and shown by NRCHA Professional Nick Dowers, Time For The Diamond has career earnings of nearly $150,000. His first foal crop will be 2-year-olds in 2018. Time For The Diamond stands at Oswood Stallion Station in Weatherford, Texas. For more information, visit www.NickDowers.com.
Horses with a History; Brands with a Background. Legendary Quarter Horses and superior Black Angus cattle are hallmarks of “The Four Sixes,” an historic Texas ranch that is part of Burnett Ranches LLC. The ranch stands some of the most well-respected Quarter Horse stallions in the industry, with elite broodmares that produce superior individuals for ranch work and racing. Our American Quarter Horses are consistently ranked among the best in the breed, as evidenced by our receipt of the AQHA Best Remuda Award and as an AQHA All-Time Leading Breeder of Performance Horses and Race Money-Earners and Winners. The “Sixes” is also a working ranch, bringing more than 100 years of superior cattle breeding expertise to a new Black Angus program. www.6666.com
meet the Board of directorS
Working to make your association stronger and more successful.
Todd Bergen
President
todd Bergen is the only rider to achieve $2 Million earnings status in both the NRCHA and the National Reining Horse Association. He passed that milestone in both associations in 2015. His lifetime winnings in all disciplines exceed $4 million. He is a two-time NRCHA Snaffle Bit futurity open Champion, a threetime NRCHA derby open Champion, and a two-time NRCHA Stakes open Champion. He is also a leading professional in the NRHA, winning the NRCHA futurity open Championship twice and the NRHA derby three times. todd lives in eagle Point, oregon, with his wife, Missy, and his children, Gavin and Halle, where he owns and operates todd Bergen Performance Horses, inc. in his spare time, he enjoys snow skiing and waterskiing with his family.
Amanda Gardiner Executive Committee
the Red Hills of rural southwest Kansas is where Amanda Gardiner calls home. the lush grass provides forage for the cattle and horses of the Gardiner family’s dual operations: Gardiner Quarter Horses and Gardiner Angus Ranch. Amanda’s business background includes serving as the Marketing director of a regional account firm, development and leadership of two not-for-profit organizations, and working within Gardiner Quarter Horses. Amanda and her husband, Garth, have both been avid NRCHA non pro competitors. they have three children—Greysen, Gage, and Grace.
Paul Bailey
Vice President
Paul Bailey, Sparta, tennessee, has been in the transportation/ warehousing business for nearly 30 years. Besides his service on the NRCHA Board of directors, Paul is also a tennessee State Senator and has been a member of the White County Board of Commissioners. Paul is an avid reined cow horse competitor, as is his wife, Amy, and their son, Caleb.
Jake Telford Executive Committee
Jake telford began his career more than 15 years ago as a professional rope horse trainer and team roping competitor. His focus shifted to reined cow horses, but his love for riding and training has never weakened. in 2011, the Caldwell, idaho, horseman joined the elite ranks of the NRCHA Million dollar Riders, and says he is “completely humbled” by that distinction. for three years, from 2009 - 2011, telford was the NRCHA’s highest money-earning rider. Jake and his wife Jessie, also a cow horse competitor, operate his training business and have two daughters, Shawny and Sierra.
Sandy Collier Secretary
Sandy Collier, inducted into the NRCHA Hall of fame in 2014, began her riding career in an english saddle as a three-day event competitor. She became involved with reined cow horses in 1978, and has been an avid supporter of the NRCHA as a trainer, competitor, owner, AAA judge, and board member. for seven years she chaired the Snaffle Bit futurity Sales Committee, and has served on the Rules, ethics, limited Age event, and executive Committees. the los Alamos, California, professional is the only woman to have won the Snaffle Bit futurity open Championship, a feat she accomplished in 1993. She was also futurity co-Reserve Champion in 2001.
Todd Crawford Executive Committee
Raised in Mercer, Pennsylvania, todd Crawford attended findlay College in ohio, graduating among the first class of students to complete the Bachelor of Science program established by legendary reining horse trainer dale Wilkinson. After todd finished his own formal education, he returned to teach at findlay, and then established his own training facility in California more than 25 years ago. this successful trainer and his students have won more than three dozen world championship titles in three major performance horse associations. todd, who is now based out of Blanchard, oklahoma, achieved Million dollar Rider status in the NRCHA in 2006, the same year he won the Snaffle Bit futurity open Championship. in 2011, he made history by becoming the NRCHA’s first $2 Million Rider. todd and his wife, Pam, have two daughters, Carter and McKinnon.
Trey Neal Treasurer
trey Neal retired in 2013 from the banking and finance industry, though he remains an active consultant for financial services-related information technology projects. trey joined the NRCHA Board of directors as treasurer in 2016. fishing and horses are passions for trey, and the multi-talented texan is also a professional photographer, whose skills include portrait, action, and wildlife photography. the affinity for reined cow horses also extends to trey’s wife, Sandra; the couple are dedicated NRCHA sponsors. the Neals’ daughter, Mattie, is a champion reined cow horse competitor with multiple world titles on her resume.
Brad Barkemeyer Board Member
Since 1988, Brad Barkemeyer has been training horses for the public in a variety of disciplines. Growing up on the family ranch in Montana provided much opportunity for training colts and ranch horses, as well as establishing a quality foundation for performance horses in and out of the competition arena.
from 1993 to 1997, Brad attended Montana State university furthering his education with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agriculture operations technology. Brad was elected to the NRCHA Board of directors in 2015.
from colt starting to world class performance horses, Brad has been privileged to study under Buck Brannaman (renowned clinician), david Avery (AQHA roping horse trainer), Jake Barnes, Clay o’Brian Cooper, (7-time World Champion team Ropers), and most recently Al dunning (World Champion and trainer of reining, cutting and working cow horses). Brad conducts his training operation Bar B Performance Horses out of Bella Vista Ranch, in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he, his wife, Mindy, and sons, Bryce and Zane reside.
Joe Carter Board Member
the NRCHA Veterinarian, Joe Carter, dVM, was elected to the Board of directors in 2015. dr. Carter was raised west of Moore, oklahoma, in an area known as the ten Mile flats (Quarter Horse racing area). in 1984 he graduated from oklahoma State university College of Veterinary Medicine with honors. While in veterinary school, he was part of the team that performed the first equine embryo transfer at oSu-CVM (1983). in 1988, he established oklahoma equine Hospital to serve the greater oklahoma City, Norman, and Purcell area. dr. Carter has served as President of the oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association, is the recipient of the outstanding equine Practitioner in oklahoma award, as well as the oSu-CVM distinguished Alumni Award. dr. Carter is married to terri Carter who owns and operates Carter thoroughbred Sales Company. they were married in 1980 and have three children: Jessica, Matt and Rylie.
Dave Allen Board Member
dave Allen was born and raised in Salt lake City, utah. He graduated from Columbia law School and worked as an attorney before venturing out to start several businesses. dave is currently a Senior Project Manager for the Boyer Company (one of the largest real estate developers in the Western u.S.), and also continues as manager and owner of several businesses in the fields of ranching through Aspen Meadows Ranch (cattle, horses, and wildlife), real estate (commercial, residential, and recreational), and investments (securities and venture lending).
dave loves to bike, fish, ski and ride horses.
Dan Roeser
Board Member
dan Roeser has been a consistent NRCHA top 25 money-earning rider and has won futurity championships at numerous NRCHA affiliate events, including utah, Magic Valley, and Central idaho. He has won dozens of year-end championships in the intermountain Reined Cow Horse Circuit, and has won the open Bridle Championship at the prestigious idaho Reined Cow Horse Association futurity six times. in 2009, dan won year-end championships in the open Snaffle Bit, open derby, open Hackamore, open Bridle and open two Rein, a feat no other trainer has accomplished. in 2016, dan was inducted into the NRCHA Hall of fame.
for the past 20 years, dan has served on the Board of directors for the idaho Quarter Horse Association, idaho Reined Cow Horse Association, and the NRCHA. He has also been the president of those associations. He was also the driving force behind the NRCHA’s regional, affiliate, national, and world championship program, which has grown into the NRCHA Celebration of Champions. dan operates his training facility, Roeser Ranch, in Marsing, idaho.
Jim Lane Board Member
ohio native Jim lane joined the NRCHA Board of directors in 2016. He now lives in Whitesboro, texas, where he owns and operates Jim lane equine insurance Services. Jim started on the reining side of the Western performance horse industry, branching out to reined cow horses in recent years. He is an avid NRCHA non pro competitor, showing in both limited age events and horse show classes.
Jon Roeser Board Member
Jon Roeser has been breeding, training, and showing horses for more than three decades. With over 25 career championships, the NRCHA Million dollar Rider and World’s Greatest Horseman has won the championship of every NRCHA Premier event. Jon was raised with his three brothers on the family ranch in idaho. the Roeser family’s patriarch, the late Jim Roeser, was a NRCHA Hall of fame horseman and standout rodeo competitor.
After apprenticing under another legendary NRCHA Hall of fame trainer, Greg Ward, Jon built his own ranch, Jon Roeser training Stables, in lemoore, California. Jon has given clinics and judged reined cow horse events throughout the united States and italy. He has served on the NRCHA Board of directors alongside his brother, dan, for 20-plus years and is deeply committed to preserving the NRCHA tradition while producing fun and exciting events and attracting new participants.
Jon and his wife, tanya, have relocated to Kuna, idaho, with their four children: Clay, Gage, tylar and Kelsi.
Jimmy Stickler Board Member
Jimmy Stickler, an accomplished NRCHA competitor and judge, operates Stickler Performance Horses at Greengate Ranch in San luis obispo, California. With his wife, Kim, and their kids, Shaley and taite, Jimmy has managed the ranch since 2013. A graduate of Cal Poly State university in San luis obispo, Jimmy was raised on horseback. His parents were horse trainers, and he spent much of his youth at horse shows and rodeos. Jimmy has been an NRCHA Judge for 13 years, and recently added his American Quarter Horse Association judge’s credential to his impressive resume. Jimmy has judged NRCHA Premier events including the Snaffle Bit futurity, NRCHA Celebration of Champions/World’s Greatest Horseman, and American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show.
Diane Edwards Board Member diane edwards has deep roots in the reined cow horse industry. She and her husband, Jess Garvin, own and operate two Bit Performance Horses in Renton, Washington, and both diane and Jess are employed by Manson Construction Company. diane is a dedicated NRCHA competitor, with a proven track record in limited age event competition aboard her futurity and derby horses, and in the horse show divisions where she has successfully competed in the hackamore, two rein and bridle classes. diane’s leadership is evident through her involvement in the Northwest Reined Cow Horse Association and in the NRCHA, where she serves as the Non Pro Committee chairperson in addition to her service on the Board of directors.
Frank
Prisco Board Member frank Prisco, of Smithtown, New york, began showing reined cow horses in 2009.
Beyond his commitment to the NRCHA leadership and dedication his own horse program, Prisco is an arborist by profession. Prisco’s involvement in the NRCHA began in 2009 when he “dove in” headfirst to participate in the exciting sport. He says the highlight of his non professional show career thus far was winning a horse trailer at the east Coast Reined Cow Horse Classic.
Prisco’s wife and four daughters have all been involved in some capacity with horses, two of his daughters having shown reined cow horses. Prisco has served the NRCHA in various capacities, including co-chairing the association’s Affiliate Committee, and twice serving as President of the Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Association affiliate.
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Nutrena® provides one of the world’s most comprehensive lines of equine nutritional products, including SafeChoice®, Vitality®, Life Design®, Empower® and XTN®. As part of the world’s largest equine nutrition company, Nutrena® offers advanced nutrition research, technology, unmatched resources and decades of experience to its customers. Since 1921, Nutrena® has been providing premier products and services to consumers throughout North America and is proud to be the Official Equine Feed of AQHA, an AAEP Educational Partner as well as the Official Feed of the NRCHA.
Team up with Classic Equine and PLAY TO WIN! Classic Equine is the official horse boot and saddle pad brand of the NRCHA, and there is a reason we are the standard equipment of performance champions. Just ask the professionals. Serious competitors care about their horse’s health and soundness. Classic Equine offers a variety of innovative and protective products including saddle pads, cinches, support boots and bell boots. All products are manufactured to the highest standards for quality and value. After all, the creation of a product line that satisfies the serious competitor’s high expectations of performance is what Classic Equine is all about. With input from many of today’s leading riders, each product is designed and tested for function, fit, durability and value. That is why when it comes to the horse’s protection and comfort for training and competition, champions prefer Classic Equine. For more information visit our website at www.classicequine.com or call 1-800-654-7864.
San Juan Ranch, a Division of Santa Cruz Animal Health, is rapidly becoming an industry leader in the distribution and development of Veterinary and Animal Health Care Products. As the official animal health and breeding supplier of the NRCHA, the company offers a wide range of products for the optimal care of performance horses, livestock and companion animals. The Animal Health product line includes a comprehensive, high-quality, affordable line of UltraCruz™Animal Health Supplements for horses, dogs and cats. Veterinary Prescription Drugs for a broad range of clinical applications, including antibiotics, anti-fungals, critical care, reproduction and neonatal products, are also available. San Juan Ranch is a top breeder of Performance Horses and Gelbvieh Cattle. Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., the parent company, is a world leader in the development of products for the biomedical research market. Over the past twenty years, the company has focused on the ongoing development of research antibodies, biochemicals, labware and has recently expanded into animal health care products.
Welcome to DC Cow Horse Gear, located in Alpine, Tennessee. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality handmade tack, braided rawhide, bits, and saddle pads for use in the western performance horse industry with an emphasis on reined cow horse, cutting, ranch horse, and reining events. Our business is mainly web and trade-show based, but feel free to contact us to make an appointment to stop in and check out our selection of great products. Check out our great products at www.dccowhorsegear.com!
DT Horses, “The Elite Brand,” owned and operated by Dean and Leslie Tuftin, is located in beautiful Bend, Oregon. They are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman. Already an established breeding and training program for world champion rope horses, DT Horses has strengthened its reined cow horse industry presence with the addition of NRCHA Champion Hickory Holly Time to its stallion roster in 2016. Under the guidance of DT Horses’ resident trainer, leading NRCHA Professional Kelby Phillips, the DT Horses’ program seeks out the best genetics in the performance horse industry, to create versatile champions for every arena. Find them on the web at www.DTHorses.com.
The Nutro Company is a leading manufacturer of natural pet food products sold exclusively at pet specialty stores, and the Official Pet Food food of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. The company has been making premium pet food for more than 80 years and is dedicated to quality, excellence and innovation in dog and cat nutrition offering healthful formulas for every pet’s life stage, activity level and size. The Nutro Company’s family of brands includes MAX® dog and cat food, NATURAL CHOICE® dog and cat food, and ULTRA™ food for dogs in addition to the GREENIES® brands, which include the #1 veterinary recommended pet specialty dental chews, and PILL POCKETS® and JOINT CARE® treats. For more information, please visit www.thenutrocompany. com and www.greenies.com.
Wear Cinch to Win! It’s the Official Clothing of the NRCHA! Lead...don’t follow and wear the choice of champions - Cinch jeans and shirts. When performance counts, the members of the NRCHA turn to Cinch jeans. Cinch is the brand of choice for some of the world’s best horse trainers like Bob Avila, Teddy Robinson and Todd Bergen. Why? Because Cinch jeans offer the kind of fit and comfort that allow riders to focus on the work at hand. Plus Cinch jeans and shirts always look good. You’ll find Cinch jeans and shirts at your favorite Western store or via catalog. Or, visit www.cinchjeans.com to find the retailer nearest you. “Cinch up” with Cinch jeans and shirts. Wear the choice of champions.
Jividen’s is a family owned and operated business in Gallipolis, Ohio, with over 50 years of retail experience with extreme focus on customer satisfaction! Please get in touch with us to see our complete line of clothing, boots, hats, and our very own custom designed, hand-made saddles! Find us on Facebook or visit www.JividensCustoms.com.
American Paint Horse Association - Marked For Greatness! We inspire, nurture, promote and provide meaningful experiences to generations interested in preserving the versatile Paint Horse. The APHA is proud to be an alliance partner of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Learn more about the breed and the benefits of membership at www.APHA.com.
Discount Tire/America’s Tire, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, doing business as Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and America’s Tire in Oregon, and parts of Washington and California. The company currently operates more than 875 stores across the country. In 2010, Discount Tire/America’s Tire marked its 50th year in business. Serving more than 40 million customers, the company has built its success on the motto: “Be fair, be truthful, work hard, be there on time and help people.” For more information about Discount Tire/America’s Tire, visit discounttire.com or americastire.com.
Legendary performance horse breeder and National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame horsewoman Carol Rose is the sponsor of the NRCHA’s alliance with the National High School Rodeo Association. Carol has been a longtime supporter of the NRCHA Youth program, and her lifetime commitment to raising versatile performance horses makes her a natural fit as the NRCHA helps the NHSRA develop and implement the cow horse event in High School Rodeo. The Carol Rose Quarter Horses facility in Gainesville, Texas, has produced some of the finest American Quarter Horses to compete in AQHA, NRHA, NRCHA and NCHA events.
The National Reined Cow Horse Association welcomes Shorty’s Hattery as a Corporate Partner in 2017. Shorty’s takes pride in creating custom hats, hand-made with dedication to the true tradition of the Western cowboy. The entire Shorty’s team stands by the value and tradition that defines the spirit of cowboys and cowgirls everywhere. They make cowboy hats the right way: from top-quality materials and loving care in every hat. Find them on the web at ShortysHattery-dot-com. We at Martin Saddlery are dedicated to giving you the most Fit, Function, and Value in a saddle. Martin saddles are built by professionals, for professionals. Our saddles are designed to provide a better fit for your horse and specialized by discipline with the rider’s needs in mind. Each Martin saddle is hand-crafted and individually assembled by the finest of craftsmen. Often imitated, never matched. www.MartinSaddlery.com
Complete oral care is important for your dog’s total body health and can add years to their lifespan. GREENIES™ Canine Dental Chews are proven to clean dogs’ teeth by fighting both plaque and tartar buildup, freshening breath, and maintaining healthier teeth and gums. Designed for daily treating, our dental chews are low in fat and nutritionally complete for adult dogs.
The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization. AQHA members share a passion for the American Quarter Horse and the vast lifestyle created by the world’s most popular horse. The AQHA is an alliance partner of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Explore the AQHA’s many resources on the web at www.AQHA.com.
Gist Silversmiths: Crafting a Legend Piece by Piece - Gist Silversmiths is proud of its partnership with the NRCHA as its “Official Silversmith”. For 40 years, Gist has been considered the industry leader in customized trophy and award buckles for champions of all disciplines. Gist Silversmiths believes there is no substitute for the finest in quality, superior craftsmanship and reliable service. Attention to detail is evident in each of their finely sculpted motifs and logos; quality enhanced by unique buckle designs. An award buckle is presented to commemorate a significant achievement and each recipient should be honored with a buckle reflecting the pride of a champion. For more information, visit the Gist Silversmiths website at www.gistsilversmiths.com.
Bloomer is the “Official Horse Trailer” of the NRCHA. Bloomer Trailers has raised the bar in the horse trailer industry. “If you can dream it, we can build it,” is the company slogan. Bloomer offers the highest quality standards of any trailer manufacturer and backs it up with a 10 year structural warranty. For information, see your local Bloomer Trailer dealer or visit www.bloomertrailers.com.
Rios of Mercedes, the Official Boot of the National Reined Cow Horse Association, is one of the last truly handmade all leather boots produced in the United States. There is no secret to making top quality boots. All you need is the finest leather and true bootmakers with years of experience and the desire to be the best at their craft. Rios has remained true to its roots by making boots for folks who are involved in performance and working horses, raise livestock and in general make their living outdoors. Rios has never cheapened their product by taking shortcuts, lowering standards or chasing fashion trends. We make boots for people who know what a pair of boots is intended for: all day comfort whether horseback or afoot. Visit www.riosofmercedes.com to see some of the styles we offer through our retailers.
Quarter Horse News is one of the most visible information vehicles in the horse world. Quarter Horse News – the News Magazine of the Performance Horse industry - is the only twice-monthly news magazine dedicated to the Western horse industry. For information visit the website at www.quarterhorsenews.com.
Bob’s Custom Saddles are ridden and endorsed by the best of the best in competitive Western riding sports today. Our superior craftsmanship and attention to detail have made our reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping, ranch, trail and show saddles the preferred choice of professional riders from around the world. Saddle up with us on the web at www.BobsCustomSaddles.com.
NRCHA & eveNt SpoNSoRS
Susan S. Abel Lamoille NV
Judges List
as of August 16, 2017
775-753-3120
Andy B. Adams Gerber CA 530-200-2229
Randall D. Alderson Sharpsville IN 765-432-9586
Blue R. Allen Alamosa CO 719-221-6098
Lyn Anderson Madera CA 559-304-0930
Mark A. Anderson Granbury TX 254-396-5104
Ron K. Anderson Calgary AB CANADA 403-249-8215
Karen R. Arlin Escalon CA 209-602-4987
Billy Arthur Okeechobee FL 910-290-3426
Lavert Avent Elbert CO 505-429-7180
David Avery Amarillo TX 806-679-0722
ssabel@citlink.net Judge: 1A
eightycutter@yahoo.com Judge: 3A-AQHA-CH
randallald@aol.com Judge: 1A-AQHA
blueallen@gojade.org Judge: 2A
Lsanderson@wildblue.net Judge: 3A-AQHA-CH
markbernie5@yahoo.com Judge: 1A
ron.anderson@hotmail.ca Judge: 1A
karlin.ka49@gmail.com Judge: 1A
billyarthur57@icloud.com Judge: 1A
laperformancehorses@yahoo.com Judge: 1A
dkavery13@gmail.com Judge: 1A-AQHA
B. J. Avila Temecula CA 580-224-1242 norestforthewicked@aol.com Judge: 1A
Bob C. Avila Temecula CA 503-784-2513
Jane A. Bagley Dimmitt TX 806-647-8303
bobavila@bobavila.net Judge: 3A
bagleyperformancehorses@gmail.com Judge: 1A-AQHA
Lance A. Baker Amarillo TX 806-683-4145 labaker3@suddenlink.net Judge: 1A-AQHA
Ben Baldus Bowie TX bencameronbaldus@hotmail.com Judge: 1A
Margo Lea Ball Fort Collins CO 970-227-8233 margolball@aol.com Judge: 2A-AQHA
Brad W. Barkemeyer Scottsdale AZ 480-620-4759 bbarkemeyer@hotmail.com Judge: 1A
Paul E. Barnes Minden NV 775-267-5852 barnescutting@aol.com Judge: 1A
Francesca Baron Grass Valley CA 559-817-2002 francescabaron@aol.it Judge: 1A
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1) Have you earned more than $750 in earnings down the fence? (for eligibility)
m Yes
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5) Do you reside on, work for, are publicly identified with or derive monetary remuneration, directly or indirectly, from a horse training facility or equine science program?
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m Yes
m Yes
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m No
m No
m No
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• Abide by the show conditions set forth at all NRCHA approved shows.
• Act with honesty and transparency when purchasing horses as well as competing at NRCHA events.
• Ensure the welfare of the horses I show and treat those horses humanely, and with dignity and compassion.
• Refrain from violating the Non Pro Conditions as set forth in the annual NRCHA Rulebook.
• Represent the NRCHA by refraining from any action that discredits the sport, or the association.
• Accept the decisions set forth by the NRCHA Board of Directors.
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Chairperson: Jim Lane
jwlaneiii@aol.com • 614-354-1384
Co-Chairperson: Frank Prisco Frankanddawnprisco@gmail.com 631-478-7022
Jimmy Flores • jfloresph@aol.com
Edie Petaccio • teampnr29@aol.com
Justin Stanton • justinstanton1992@gmail.com
Tim Unzicker • timunzicker@gmail.com
welfARe
Chairperson: Dr. Joe Carter, DVM jcarterdvm@aol.com • 405-288-6460
etHiCs
Chairperson: Bill Tointon billtointon@msn.com • 303-530-2443
exeCutive Committee
Chairperson: Paul Bailey paulb@cb-trucking.com • 931-260-3909
Chairperson: Jay Winborn jay@nrcha.com • 940.488.1500
Trey Neal • trey@treyneal.com
Dr. Joe Carter • jcarterdvm@aol.com
Todd Crawford • toddcrawford333@gmail.com
Brad Barkemeyer • bbarkemeyer@hotmail.com
YoutH
Chairperson: Sarah Clymer shubrick3@gmail.com • 719-330-1932
Allison Walker • allison@nrcha.com
Todd Crawford • toddcrawford333@gmail.com
Jimmy Stickler • stichorses@gmail.com
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NRCHA STALLION SUBSCRIPTION RULES
By nomination of a foal crop, offspring of a subscribed stallion from the nominated foal crop are eligible to show in the 1. NRCHA Stakes both as 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds. Offspring from a nominated foal crop of a subscribed stallion are also eligible for consideration for the NRCHA Select Yearling and Select 2-Year-Old Sales. Broodmares in foal to stallions subscribed for the current breeding year (next year’s foal crop) are eligible for consideration for the NRCHA Select Broodmare Sale.Any stallion of any breed may be subscribed to the NRCHA Stakes program, subject to provisions as set forth in these rules and stipulated on the entry form.
Any stallion of any breed may be subscribed to the NRCHA Stakes program, subject to provisions as set forth in these 2. rules and stipulated on the entry form.
Nominations must be postmarked and paid by February 1 of the following year for each calendar year to avoid 3. paying the higher fee of the following year. However, to make yearlings, 2-year-olds, and/or bred mares eligible for consideration for the NRCHA Select Sales, those stallions must be subscribed by June 1 of that particular sale year.
4. Nomination fees will be as follows:
a. Paid during the breeding year (the next year’s foal crop) - $750 (or $2,500 for current breeding year and next four consecutive breeding years)
b. Weanling year - $1,000
c. Yearling year - $1,250
d. 2-year-old year - $1,500
e. 3-year-old year - $1,750
5. 4-year-old year: Nominations received between February 1 of the 4-year-old year and the final entry deadline for that NRCHA Stakes event will be accepted at the rate of $2,500. 5-year-old foal crops that have not been previously subscribed may also be paid in for $2,500.
6. All nominators of stallions must be members in good standing of the NRCHA.
7. In the event the stallion owner or syndicate manager chooses not to enroll the stallion, nominators may be persons other than the owner or syndicate manager of the stallion. In the event that the nominator is someone other than the owner or syndicate manager of the stallion, the nominator represents that they are authorized to nominate the stallion.
8. All subscription fees will be made payable to the NRCHA in US funds or its equivalent.
9. The added purse for the NRCHA Stakes will consist of not less than the total stallion nomination fees received less 20% for NRCHA administration. The remaining 80% will be divided between the Open and Non Pro divisions in accordance with NRCHA Board policy. The NRCHA shall have the right to supplement the added-money purse for the event, but shall be under no obligation to do so. A minimum of 5% of the total purse will be used for the Stallion Nominator Award as described below.
10. There shall be no refunds of the nomination fee paid for any reason, and the fee (less 20% for NRCHA administration as set forth above) will become part of the purse for the NRCHA Stakes.
11. In the event a subscribed stallion changes ownership, any previously paid foal crops will remain eligible under the new owner. Nominator Awards will be paid to the original nominator unless otherwise specified in writing to the NRCHA and signed by both the original nominator and the new owner.
12. Stallion Nominator Award: The nominator of the stallion siring the winners of the NRCHA Stakes will receive a monetary award as set by the NRCHA Board of Directors.
13. A list of subscribed stallions nominated to this program and their eligible foal crops will be posted on the NRCHA website, and will be available upon request from the NRCHA.
14. These rules are subject to change at any time by the NRCHA Board of Directors.
NOMINATION FEES
NRCHA STALLION SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT
(Must be postmarked by February 1 – annually)
SECTION 1 – HORSE INFORMATION
Horse Name:
Breed:
Registration #:
Year Foaled: Year of First Foal Crop:
Website:
SECTION 2 – OWNER INFORMATION
Owner Name:
Address:
City / State / Zip:
Phone Number / Best Contact:
Email Address:
o Display the above as contact information on the NRCHA website (only one is listed)
SECTION 3 – BREEDING INFORMATION / STANDING LOCATION
Standing At:
Address:
City / State / Zip:
Phone Number / Best Contact:
Website:
o Display the above as contact information on the NRCHA website (only one is listed)
SECTION 4 – NOMINATION INFORMATION / PAYMENT
Name of Nominator (Will Receive Win Checks): Check 1
o Same as Owner o Other Person / Company: Address:
City / State / Zip:
Phone Number / Best Contact:
Foal Crop Year(s):
o Enclosed Check/Money Order o Credit Card* Credit Card Number:
Exp. Date: CVC:
$ Amount:
Billing Zip Code:
Payment is made to NRCHA in full on receipt of same by the nominator no later than February 1. Acceptance of payment by NRCHA is not to be considered approval of nomination until contract is complete and all rules are complied with. Traditional payment methods accepted are cash and check. *For your convenience, Visa and MasterCard are also accepted with a 3.5% convenience fee.
I accept this offer to make the above-named stallion eligible to participate in the NRCHA Subscribed Stallion Program and agree to be bound by the conditions of the program.
