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FEATURES
14 Guide to the Action
What are the judges looking for in the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion?
The Evolution of a Reined Cow Horse
The training of a reined cow horse is methodical and meticulous, taking years to reach finished bridle horse status. 28 The 50th Running of the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
From the first turn on the fence in 1970 to the prestigious event it is today, the Snaffle Bit Futurity made for a number of historic moments. 40 Cowtown Attractions
While attending the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, enjoy Fort Worth’s downtown and Northside districts’ good food and family fun.
58 Top Honors
The 2019 NRCHA Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit inductees
The 2018 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Reserve Champion was Scooter Kat (Kit Kat Sugar x Scooters Daisy Dukes x Dual Smart Rey) shown by Justin Wright and owned by Eric Freitas.
wELComE To ThE 50Th aNNUaL NrCha SNaFFLE BIT FUTUrITY
I am honored to welcome everyone to the 2019 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®. This event is the last of our four annual premier events, and it is our largest event. I am pleased to announce we have a lot in store for everyone attending the Futurity this year.
I applaud the group of horsemen who went out on a limb in 1970 and launched the first Snaffle Bit Futurity. They took a chance and it paid off in a big way. The Snaffle Bit Futurity is now one of the most thrilling, prestigious and well-known equine events in the world.
In an effort to continue the forwardthinking mentality, the NRCHA has launched numerous new programs this year to promote growth and participation. Many of which Snaffle Bit Futurity attendees will get to see come to fruition right here in Fort Worth, Texas.
The NRCHA Board of Directors kicked off the 2019 show season by re-investing in our owners and exhibitors and increasing the added money at our premier events by $72,500. This money was distributed across all four premier events, mostly in the non pro divisions. The NRCHA Board of Directors also waived finals fees for
our open finalists. Both of these financial gains were made without increasing entry fees.
NRCHA also spent this year embracing our ranching roots by holding clinics for ranch hands and working cowboys. We were blown away by the amount of talent and horseflesh at these clinics. We are excited to host our first Cowboy Class Invitational right here in Fort Worth. In recent years we have noticed tremendous growth in our non pro limited divisions. We appreciate our non pro limited riders and are pleased to promote a new Beginning Fence Work class, with great added money and prizes up for grabs. Another special event we will be hosting at this Futurity is a Cow Horse for Cutters, with hopes of seeing continued growth in our boxing classes. I invite all of you to embrace our new initiatives in your own way.
Throughout my seven years as Executive Director, I have had the pleasure of working alongside thoughtful board members, talented staff, generous sponsors, enthusiastic owners and riders and supportive fans. I thank all of these individuals who have given so much to make this association as successful as it is today. Your constant dedication does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
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NRCHA has become the talk of equine industry. Each new story I hear about growth inside of our community puts a smile on my face. Reined cow horse is finally receiving the recognition and credit it deserves. Cow horse is the most exciting and athletically demanding sport on dirt. We have the best owners, riders, sponsors and fans in the business.
These are exciting times in the NRCHA, and we invite you to be a part of it all. Thank you for celebrating the 50th annual NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity with us! I hope you enjoy your time with us as much as we enjoy getting to know you.
All the best, Jay Winborn
ThE momENT wE’VE aLL BEEN waITINg F or
The event many have spent the past two years working towards has finally arrived – the 2019 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®. For cow horse fans, this is the most highly anticipated event of the year. In fact, many people will tell you this is where they first fell in love with the exhilarating sport.
The Snaffle Bit Futurity was created to showcase young horses trained through traditional Vaquero methods. At the time, the association’s main focus was on older, bridle horses. The horsemen in those days desired a market for their younger horses.
The first Snaffle Bit Futurity was held in 1970 in Sacramento, California, with
a mere 27 entries and a total purse of $3,900. Fast-forward 49 futurities later, our entries are at an all-time high and contestants are riding for over a $1 million dollar purse.
While the NRCHA has grown and excelled in every aspect over the years, I believe we still hold true to our core values and goals. The Snaffle Bit Futurity and Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales have created a solid and competitive market for our young prospects. Adding the Two Rein Spectaculars over the past few years encouraged owners and riders to progress their horses one step closer to the bridle phase. And last, but certainly not least, our sellout World’s Greatest Horseman competition has put our incredible equine athletes on the map – bridle horses for open, non pro and youth riders are in high demand.
After serving almost two years on the NRCHA Board of Directors and closing in on my first year as President, I must say I could not be prouder of the association - the membership, the growth, the regional and premier events and the future. Everything is working, and working well. Many of us inside of this industry have been waiting for this moment. Not only have we been antici-
pating the 50th annual NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, we have been anticipating where the association is at as a whole.
While it has been a busy year for the NRCHA, there is no sign of slowing down anytime soon. We have rolled out a lot of new programs this past year, and only have bigger plans for the future.
I welcome each and every one of you to the 2019 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. This is an experience you won’t want to miss. Please join us in celebrating not only the past 49 Snaffle Bit Futurities, but the next 50 as well!
Good luck to everyone competing here at the historic Will Rogers Memorial Center! Remember, this is only our horses’ first show – it’s not their last. Take time to enjoy the ride over the next two weeks and be proud of all your hard work.
8 AM John Justin Arena Rein Work: Open Futurity Prelims
Sunday – OCTOBER 6
8 AM Coliseum Herd Work: Open Hackamore Classic
MONDAY - OCTOBER 7
8 AM Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Prelims
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 8 & 9
8 AM Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Prelims 8AM John Justin Arena Cow Dog Rodear: Fall Bash Prelims
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 10
8 AM Coliseum Herd Work: Open Futurity Prelims Herd Work: Non Pro Limited Futurity Herd Work: Non Pro Hackamore Classic
1 PM John Justin Arena Horse Show: Beginning Fence Work Following Beginning Fence John Justin Arena Cow Dog Rodear: Fall Bash Finals
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 11
8 AM Coliseum Herd Work: Non Pro Futurity Prelims Herd Work: Non Pro Limited Hackamore Classic
8:30 AM John Justin Arena Horse Show: Non Pro Limited / SNPL / Open Two Rein
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 12
8 AM John Justin Arena Open Hackamore Classic / OH Prelims / IOH / LOH Noon Coliseum Horse Show: 5K Non Pro Limited / 1K NPL / SNPL / Youth Limited
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 13
8 AM John Justin Arena Non Pro Limited Hackamore Classic / Non Pro Hackamore Classic / NPH Rein Work: Non Pro Limited Futurity
8:30 AM Coliseum Horse Show: Non Pro Two Rein / Youth Bridle / AQHA Ranching Heritage
Lunch John Justin Sale Arena Cowboy Church Break
MONDAY – OCTOBER 14
8 AM John Justin Arena Rein Work: Non Pro Futurity Prelims Cow Work: Non Pro Limited Futurity Cow Work: Open Futurity Prelims
8:30 AM Coliseum Horse Show: Open Bridle Prelims / IOB / LOB /Cowboy Class Invitational
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 15
8 AM John Justin Arena Cow Work: Open Futurity Prelims
8:30 AM Coliseum Horse Show: Non Pro Bridle / INPB / NNPB / SNPB Cow Horse for Cutters
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 16
9 AM John Justin Arena Cow Work: Non Pro Futurity Prelims Horse Show: Open Hackamore Finals Open Bridle Finals
5 PM Round Up Inn Old Timer’s Reception
7 PM NRCHA Hall of Fame Banquet
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 17
8 AM Coliseum Finals Herd Work: Intermediate/ Limited Open
Finals Herd Work: Non Pro Finals Herd Work: Open
8 AM John Justin Arena DT Horses/ARHFA Rope Horse
Futurity – Open Heading
30 min after herd work Watt Arena 2-Year-Old Sale Preview
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 18
8 AM Coliseum
Finals Rein Work: Non Pro
Finals Rein Work: Intermediate / Limited Open
Finals Cow Work: Non Pro
8 AM John Justin Arena DT Horses/ARHFA Rope Horse
Futurity – Open Heeling / Short Gos – Open Heading / Heeling
30 min After Non Pro Watt Arena Performance Horse Sale/ 2-Year-Old Sale
after 2YO Sale
John Justin Sale Arena Yearling & Broodmare Sale –Session I
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 19
8 AM John Justin Arena DT Horses/ARHFA Rope Horse
Futurity – Non Pro Heading / Heeling & Short Gos
9 AM John Justin Sale Arena Yearling & Broodmare Sale – Session II
4:30 PM Coliseum
Finals Rein Work: Open
Finals Cow Work: Intermediate/ Limited Open
Finals Cow Work: Open
after finals Brown Lupton North After Party
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! No where 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 National Reined Cow Horse Association 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-anda-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
Metallic River (Metallic Cat x Tootsie Rey x Dual Rey) and Corey Cushing scored a 219 to earn the high score in the 2018 Open herd work and a $5,000 check for owner Sheri L. Jamieson.
Hott Rod (Hottish x Sugars Smart Kitty x High Brow Cat), owned by Lynn W. Wurzer, and Corey Cushing took the 2018 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open rein work high score with a 222.
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.
COW WORK
The cow work, also called the fence work, is the final, adrenaline-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
Matt Koch piloted Roan Olena Oak (Olena Oak x Starlight Sailor x Topsail Cody) to a 226, the highest scoring cow work run at the 2018 Open finals.
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. Judge’s Monitor for the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity is NRCHA Director of Judges, Bill Enk, who will be officiating along with Lyn Anderson, Chris Benedict, Al Dunning, Fielding “Bozo” Rogers and Ken Wold.
Judging the Hackamore Classic, horse show classes and AQHA Ranching Heritage portions of the competition are Rich Chayer and Wade Reaney. 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, it 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.
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.
agES & STagES:
ThE EVoLUTIoN oF a rEINED Co w 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.
THE HACKAMORE YEARS
When young cow horses are 4- and 5-year-olds, they become eligible for the hackamore class. To showcase the traditional cow horse evolution, the Hackamore Classic was joined with the Snaffle Bit Futurity ® in 2016. The Hackamore Classic provides hackamore horses two opportunities to compete in Fort Worth. The horses compete in the three-event herd/rein/cow work derby that makes up the Hackamore Classic; and in the 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, Level 1 Limited Open, Level 1 Limited Open and Open Novice Horse riders. Non-professional riders may compete in the 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.
THE TWO-REIN
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 tworein, 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 con-
nects 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
Finishing 2.5 points above the reserve, Eric Freitas rode his homebred horse, Cat Snacks (Cats Full Moon x Chic Snacks x Snackbox), to a composite 649 to win the Non Pro Hackamore Classic title.
With a 296 composite score, CD Highlights (High Brow CD x Go Little Starlight x Grays Starlight) and Randy Paul won the 2018 Open Two Rein.
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year, they may also enter the bridle classes. In the two-rein classes, riders first perform a rein work pattern and then work a cow down the fence. 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 a 3-year-old, 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. 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.
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 premier 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 all-around competition, where steer-stopping 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.
At the 2018 Snaffle Bit Futurity, Stephanie Kuhn piloted her bridle horse, CD Smooth Kitty (Smooth As A Cat x Starlet CD x Royale CD) to two titles: 5K Non Pro Limited Champion and 1K Non Pro Limited Champion.
THE 50TH RUNNING SNAFFLE BIT
OF THE NRCHA FUTURITY
By Bonnie Wheatley
From the first turn on the fence in 1970 to the prestigious event it is today, the Snaffle Bit Futurity made for a number of historic moments.
ARGUABLY THERE IS NO OTHER EVENT IN THE EQUINE INDUSTRY THAT DEMANDS AS MUCH HEART, GRIT AND ATHLETICISM OF PARTICIPANTS as does the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented in 2019 by Metallic Cat. It’s destination “cow town” for the nation’s top equine tri-athletes when Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts the 50th running of the premier event for 3-year-old reined cow horses that runs October 4-19, 2019. Beyond its estimated payout of more than $1.2 million, the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity perpetuates the revered Vaquero tradition at the organization’s roots to fans across the globe.
Sparked by their passion to preserve and advance the reined cow horse tradition, a handful of passionate volunteers of the California Reined Cow Horse Association (re-named the National Reined Cow Horse Association in 1987) staged the inaugural event in 1970. That first futurity drew 27 entries to the California State Fairgrounds in Sacramento. The win paid $3,900 to co-champions Bobby Ingersoll on Leocita Chex (King Fritz x Honey’s Best), owned by Fritz Strain, and Les Vogt on Wrong Key (Salero Bar x Diana Morelock), owned by Fred Mungia.
Little did those early-day organizers know then that the horse show of humble beginnings would evolve into one of the most popular events in the entire Western performance industry. Early growth was a good indicator of how fast the 3-year-old futurity
concept gained a foothold. In only its second year, the 1971 Futurity attracted 45 entries. With continued growth it meant the creation of new classes.
In 1975, Non Pro and Ladies divisions were added to the schedule with Tyke Minetti on Doc’s Know How (Doc’s Cowboy x Flowergirl Peake) taking the Non Pro win, and NRCHA Hall of Famer Dema Paul winning the Ladies aboard Bar Fly. By 1977, the Futurity had expanded to six full days with 208 Open entries. That same year saw incorporation of a six-judge system (three for the herd work and three for the rein and fence work), which was evolved into a five-judge system in 1982. Payouts, entry numbers, class offerings and activities continued to balloon, and in 2005, saw the first total pay over one million dollars.
Fast-forward half a century and the 2019 NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion comes home $125,000 richer and etches their name among the most remarkable horsemen and horsewomen in history. Today, the Futurity features an appealing multi-level competition format for trainers, which consists of Open, CINCH Intermediate Open, Limited Open and Level One divisions at this year’s Snaffle Bit Futurity. The $126,000-added Non Pro Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Discount Tire, provides lucrative incentives for non professional reined cow horse enthusiasts to compete.
The 2019 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity is on track to be one of the largest and most exciting to date—futurity entries increased substantially, the schedule includes the NRCHA Hackamore Classic, and includes NRCHA horse show classes boasting $95,800 in added prize money across all divisions to horses over the age of 4. Other ancillary events include three days of the DT Horses and American Rope Horse Association Futurity action, the preliminary and final rounds of the Fall Bash Cow Dog Rodear and addition of the Cowboy
Class Invitational, Cow Horse for Cutters Invitational and a newly-added Beginning Fence Work class.
OUTSIDETHE ARENA
Beyond the in-arena excitement, the ever-popular Western Bloodstock Sales provide the ideal opportunity to shop the elite reined cow horse market. Horse sales have been a tradition at the Snaffle Bit Futurity since 1971. This year, the NRCHyA introduces a new Stallion Auction in order to provide greater opportunity to prospective breeders and stallion owners alike who are attending the Snaffle Bit Futurity.
The NRCHA Hall of Fame Banquet and Old Timer’s Reception are two gatherings dedicated to the rich heritage of the Snaffle Bit Futurity and those intimately involved in its storied history. The Old Timer’s Reception takes place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, while NRCHA legends will be celebrated at the Hall of Fame Banquet later in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Round Up Inn.
Warning—if you attend the Snaffle Bit Futurity once, you’ll be hooked for every year to come!
TIME AFTERTIME
The timeline tracks some of the most memorable moments in Snaffle Bit Futurity history. What is your most memorable run from watching this prestigious event? Follow the timeline to see if it made the cut.
The co-champions of the first Futurity, Bobby Ingersoll and Les Vogt.
No. 1 1970
California State Fairgrounds, Sacramento, California
27 entries participated in the Open Futurity produced by California Reined Cow Horse Association
SNAFFLE BIT FUTURITY Timeline
No. 2 1971
California State Fairgrounds, Sacramento, California
Non Pro rider Ken Sutton and Royal Cutter won the Open Futurity, Sutton becoming the first Non Pro rider to win the title.
No. 3 1972
Lyttle Cow Palace, Santa Rosa, California
66 entries in the Open; addition of the Hackamore Maturity
No. 4 1973
No. 5 1974
Lyttle Cow Palace, Santa Rosa, California
First year for the top 15 to return to the Finals, not just the top ten and the addition of the Bridle Horse Sweepstakes
No. 6 1975
RenoParkSports Arena, Reno, Nevada
Bobby Ingersoll becomes the first “Triple Crown” winner, claiming the Futurity title on Hankey Pankey as well as winning the Hackamore Maturity aboard D’Or Sugar Spice and Bridle Horse Sweepstakes on his aged horse Burnt Girl.
No. 7 1976
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
195 Open entries and the entry fee increased to $350; Benny Guitron and Kit’s Smoke earn the Open Futurity title for Mr. and Mrs. Bert Crane
Lyttle Cow Palace, Santa Rosa, California
Addition of the Junior Stock Horse Championship, an invitational youth contest
No. 8 1977
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
The judging system allowed three experienced cutting horsemen to judge the herd work while three other judges scored the rein and fence work.
No. 9 1978
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Bobby Ingersoll rides Doc N Missy for Oxbow Ranch to the Open Futurity win over 306 Open entries by three points after their 154-point fence run in the 25-horse finals.
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No. 10 1979
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Zera Varian won both the Ladies and Non Pro divisions riding her horse Sugar D’or.
No. 15 1984
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
The Ladies and Non Pro divisions were won, with a score of 652, by Kathy Wilson riding Billy Clover.
No. 11 1980
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
NCHA Hall of Fame
trainer Tom Lyons wins the Open Futurity and $25,000 paycheck riding Docs Baroque.
No. 18 1987
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
No. 12 1981
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
“The Master” Greg Ward wins the Open championship riding Sugar Remedy, a filly out of Sugarnic, the mare he rode to the 1972 championship.
No. 13 1982
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
The year of the stallion – the top seven placings in the Open were stallions. The Snaffle Bit Futurity Performance Horse Sale was held for the first time in John Ascuaga’s plush Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada.
Nu Cash, owned by Ralph and Mickey Gragg and ridden by Ted Robinson, won the Open championship. Robinson brought eight entries and got five of them qualified to the finals.
No. 19
1988
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Entries came from 12 states, Canada and West Germany to compete.
No. 20 1989
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
The husband and wife team of Carl and Kathy Gould dominated the SBF. Carl rode the appaloosa Ima Jo’s Doll to the Open title, while Kathy rode Oakin Around to the Non Pro win.
No. 14 1983
No. 16 1985
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Peppy Par Three, a purchase out of the 1984 SBF Performance Horse Sale, wins the Open championship with Greg Wright for owner Charles Walker.
No. 21 1990
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
A record $75,000 firstplace paycheck was awarded to Im Full Of Pep, ridden by Stan Fonsen for owner Art Haskins.
No. 17 1986
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Due to Pat Hubbert’s broken ribs, Greg Ward catch rode and won the Open championship aboard Hubbert’s filly Smokinic. “The Master” also finished reserve champion on Clear Lake Land and Cattle Company’s Nic A Chex Twenty six out of 27 Finalists were sired by Reminic.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
With entry fee now at $1,250, 2019 Hall of Fame inductee Jon Roeser clinched the Open Futurity win aboard Kibby Maxwell’s stallion Otoe Master.
No. 22
1991
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
For the second year in a row, a foal by Master Remedy earned the title when Ted Robinson won his second SBF riding Master Checks.
No. 23
1992
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Doug Williamson wins his first SBF riding Mr San Olen, who enjoyed a lifetime of love at Williamson’s ranch and was laid to rest in the fall of 2018.
No. 24 1993
Selland Arena, Fresno, California
Sandy Collier makes history as the first woman to win the SBF, a feat she accomplished riding Miss Rey Dry.
No. 29 1998
Selland Arena, Fresno, California
No. 25 1994
Selland Arena, Fresno, California
John Ward earns his first Open Snaffle Bit Futurity title riding Masteroani to the win despite recovering from a fall during the cow work portion of the finals.
Despite battling cancer for two years, Greg Ward captured the SBF crown by a 12-point margin riding Reminics Pep to the first $100,000 victory. One of the most emotional victories in SBF history was Ward’s last when he passed away just two months later.
No. 26 1995
Selland Arena, Fresno, California
For the first time, offspring of a past SBF champion won the Open championship when Ted Robinson rode The Nu Colonel, by Nu Cash, to the win.
No. 30 1999
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Bob Avila rode Smart Zanolena to his first $100,000 Open SBF win. Now NRCHA Two Million Dollar Rider Todd Crawford finished reserve aboard Shine Like Hail.
No. 31 2000
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
NRCHA Hall of Fame
No. 27 1996
Selland Arena, Fresno, California
The premier induction of the newly-established NRCHA Hall of Fame took place when Bobby Ingersoll, Greg Ward, and Ralph and Mickey Gragg were honored.
No. 28 1997
Selland Arena, Fresno, California
A record $430,000 payout –up from $279,000 in 1996—was awarded. Ted Robinson earned an unprecedented fifth SBF win.
No. 32 2001
No. 35 2004
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Dema Paul took Non Pro Championship honors with Shiners Dulena and earned reserve riding Maggie Hickory.
No. 33 2002
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Doug Williamson wins his second Snaffle Bit Futurity title riding Doc At Night, a son of his first futurity champion Mr San Olen.
member Dema Paul wins her first Non Pro crown riding Missn No Checks, taking home a record-setting $50,000 win check.
No. 36 2005
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Ted Robinson earned his seventh SBF title riding Nu Circle Of Light, a grandson of Robinson’s first futurity champion, Nu Cash. This was the first year the Futurity was webcast.
No. 34 2003
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
The Select Yearling and Broodmare Sale recorded the highest-selling Quarter Horse performance horse broodmare ever to sell at auction on the West Coast when Smart Vandalena sold for $140,000.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Todd Bergen wins his first Open Futurity title aboard Boonlight Dancer, a stallion owned by Vaughn Zimmerman.
No. 37 2006
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Todd Crawford earned his first SBF title and passed the $1 Million earnings mark riding Smart Crackin Chic to the win.
No. 38 2007
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Ten years of $100,000 first-place SBF payouts was cause for celebration as the Million Dollar Decade was recognized. Boyd Rice and Oh Cay N Short won the Open Futurity, and would go on to win the World’s Greatest Horseman as a team, as well.
No. 39 2008
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
John Ward wins his second SBF Open title riding Black Pearl, making five total Open futurity wins for the Ward Ranch dynasty.
No. 40 2009
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
NRCHA Professional Zane Davis tops 244 entries and earns his first SBF Open title riding John Semanik’s Reymanator, now a beloved bridle horse.
No. 41 2010
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Tucker Robinson continues his father Ted Robinson’s legacy of SBF Open wins when he earns the title riding Stylish Little Oak for San Juan Ranch.
No. 42 2011
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada Todd Bergen rides Bill and Janiejill Tointon’s Shiners Dun Juan to the SBF Open win—the second of Bergen’s NRCHA career.
No. 44 2013
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Nick Dowers rides Time For The Diamond, owned by his family’s Triple D Ranches, LLC, to the $100,000 win.
No. 46 2015
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
NRCHA Million-Dollar rider
Jake Telford wins his first SBF riding Starlight Kisses for her owner and breeder Holy Cow Performance Horses. NRCHA horsewoman Erin Taormino becomes the first female to finish reserve in the Open Futurity.
No. 49 2018
No.
47 2016
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
In one of her first times to show a SBF horse, Kathy Ferguson sweeps all three NRCHA SBF Discount Tire Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro championships riding Royal Isabella.
No. 48 2017
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas
With a historic move to a new venue came a guaranteed $125,000 paycheck to the Open SBF winner. Tammy Jo Hays captures her third Non Pro Futurity win aboard Hat Six Keep Sparkin.
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas
SBF Open Champion Corey Cushing earns his third SBF title riding SJR Diamond Mist, a son of his first futurity champion CD Diamond—both owned by San Juan Ranch. Cushing surpassed $2 Million in NRCHA earnings with the win.
No. 50 2019
No. 43 2012
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Corey Cushing wins his first SBF crown, riding San Juan Ranch’s CD Diamond, and in so doing at age 32 becomes the youngest NRCHA Million Dollar rider.
No. 45 2014
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge is added to the 13-day event schedule, making this the first Ranching Heritage Challenge on the west coast. The 2013 Open Futurity champions, Nick Dowers and Time For The Diamond, return to Reno and win the Open Hackamore Finals.
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas
“The Stockyards” on the north side of Fort Worth offers visitors a glimpse at the historic cowtown’s past while enjoying the comforts of today’s restaurants and Western-focused shopping.
Sundance Square offers the sights and sounds of bustling Fort Worth with a Western flair. Whether dining at a local favorite, like the Reata Restaurant, or checking out a street festival, the bricks are always bustling in downtown. For more on downtown attractions, visit sundancesquare.com.
SHOPS
• Retro Cowboy Gifts and Souvenirs: This Western outpost has everything from tourist t-shirts to turquoise jewelry.
• Game gear: Find something for that Dallas Cowboys football fan or Texas Ranger slugger at the team shops off the Square.
EATS
• Reata at Sundance Square: A twist on traditional, the Reata offers tenderloin tamales, salad and fish, and to-die-for stacked enchiladas all served with craft cocktails or a perfect wine pairing. Check out the two outdoor areas for a prime view of the skyline.
• Fun food: Looking for something off the usual menu? Visit Simply Fondue for cheesy delights, Steel City Pops for blow-your-mind treats, and Funkytown Donuts and Drafts for candy bacon delights paired with a flavorful craft beer.
• Classic cuisine: From creative pizza at Flying Saucer to pork chops at Del Frisco’s Grille, even picky eaters can find something to fit their palate downtown.
ACTIVITIES
• Houston Street Toy Shop: Take the kids off the grounds to this Houston Street outof-dreams toyshop. You won’t find games that need batteries, but rather, toys that take creativity. Then, head over to Main Street and “It’s Sweets!” to pump them up on sugar for late night finals event watching.
• Late Night: Whether catching a soulful performance at Scat Jazz Lounge or laughing your belly sore at Hyena Comedy Club, downtown has an entertainment spot for everyone. Grab a cigar at the Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge before you head back to the show grounds.
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While attending the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, enjoy Fort Worth’s downtown and Northside districts’ good food and family fun.
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 Western way of life will enjoy a visit to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and the revitalized downtown.
Don’t skip the great museums across the street! While not located in the Northside district or downtown, 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 ladies of the NRCHA. 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 cartermuseum.org.
Looking to cut a rug to the latest country music? Want to walk the historic bricks once crossed by thousands of cattle headed to market?
Visit the Stockyards on the Northside. From Billy Bob’s Texas dancehall to M.L. Leddy’s to the fine cuisine at Tim Love’s Lonesome Dove Bistro, there is something for everyone in the stockyards. A sampling of the varied eating and shopping offerings are below.
SHOPS
• Maverick Western Wear: Fine Western wear, trendy home décor and show-stopping accessories adorn the walls at the corner of Exchange and Main.
• Finchers: Unmistakable with its white-painted building and white horse out front, the building that houses Finchers has served Western wear enthusiasts since 1902. Look for boots, jeans and also grab a souvenir.
•Adobe Western Art Gallery & Cross Eyed Moose: Quality, original Western art and home decor is packed into these Stockyards shops.
EATS
• Cattleman’s Steakhouse: 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.
• Loveshack: Need a great grilled cheese, an off-the-charts hotdog, or a low key spot to have a snack? The Loveshack off Exchange is your place to take a break and people watch.
• Cooper’s Old Time Pit BBQ: A Texas tradition, don’t miss the pit at Cooper’s, located behind Billy Bob’s off Main.
ACTIVITIES
• Billy Bob’s Texas: 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. Visit billybobstexas.com
• Texas Trail of Fame: The bronze markers along the sidewalk of Exchange Street 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. Take a photo with the Western answer to the Hollywood Star Trail. Visit texastrailoffame.org for more information.
• Stockyards Cattle Drive: At 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, a herd of 15 longhorn cattle make their way down East Exchange Avenue pushed along by drovers wearing 19th century cowboy gear. Relive the days when cowpunchers drove herd 1,500 or more miles to the train stations in Fort Worth with this popular tourist attraction.
PAST OPEN HACKAMORE CHAMPIONS
Bit Futurity
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 Eleven Doll
1990 Tommys Petite Doc
1991 Lil Miss Smarty Chex
Doc Tom Tucker x Petite Doc Bar
Smart Little Lena x Miss Reed Chex
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
1992 Nuthin Nic M Reminic x Nuthin Butsmoke Pat Hubbert Pat Hubbert
1993 Master Checks
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 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
1988 Tiger Commander S Hesa Commander x King Rowels Lady
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
1987 Mister Tiv G Johnny Tivio x Night Mist Jody Gearhart Larry & Jody Gearhart
Gary Baumer Collins & Baumer
1989 Monta Doc Imp S Montana Doc x Imprint Ace Dan Mendes R & H Enterprises
1990 Chex A Nic G Reminic x Bueno Chex Bonita Les Vogt Blumenthal & Pinkard
1991 Dot O Lena M Dell O Lena x Freedom Chex Jon Roeser John Showalter
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
Jon Roeser John Showalter
Ted Robinson Ralph & Mickey Gragg
Ted Robinson Ralph & Mickey Gragg
Ted
PAST SNAFFLE BIT FUTURITY CHAMPIONS
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
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
Rider Owner
Les Vogt Fred Mungia
Bobby Ingersoll Strain Ranches
Ken Sutton Ken Sutton
Greg Ward Greg Ward
1973 Wrangler Chex G King Fritz x Wilma Ray x Tough Company 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
1983 Im Full Of Pep S Peppy San Badger x Im A Sugar Vandy x Sugar Vandy Stan Fonsen Art Haskins
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
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
1990 Otoe Master S Master Remedy x Sizzlin Otoe x Tommy Otoe Jon Roeser Kibby Maxwell
1991 Master Checks G Master Remedy x Bueno Chex Kaweah x Bueno Chex
Ted Robinson Dee Fitzgerald
1992 Mr San Olen S Peppy San Badger x San O Lenita x Tenino San Doug Williamson Don Haskell
1993 Miss Rey Dry M Dry Doc x Starlita Sequin x Rey Jay 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
Robinson D & J Farms 1997 Smart Little Cash
Nu Cash x Lil Miss Smarty Chex x Smart Little Lena
1999 Smart Zanolena S Smart Chic Olena x Zanee Lynx x Doc’s Lynx
2000 Smokums Prize S Smokum Oak x Tommie Tivio Tucker x Doc
Allan/Michelle Moyer
1998 Reminics Pep S Reminic x Peppy Remedy x Peppy San Badger Greg Ward Greg/Laura Ward
Avila Matt/Lesley Day
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
Snaffle Bit Futurity Non Pro Champions
Year Horse
Gender Pedigree
1975 Doc’s Know How G Doc’s Cowboy x Flowergirl Peake x Wooden Nugget
1976 San Juan Chex
1977 Andy Green Springs
1978 Diamond Jewel Wood (PT)
1979 Sugar D’or
1980 Gays Leo Bar
1981 Martha Ann Rey
1982 Fernwood Tivio
1983 Doc S George
1984 Billy Clover
G King Fritz x Apache Kitty x Apache Reed
G Sugar Vandy x Miss Seligman 15 x Sykes II
S Diamond Jim x Castros Sister x Tony Hank
M Sugar Jars x Triple D’or x Triple Rick
S Gay Bar King x Bar’s Spotlight x Leo San
M Rey Solis x San Time x Lito Rojo
S Duster Bonanza x Angelita Tivio x Puro Tivio
M Docs Silver Bar x Rey Three x Senor George
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
Rider Owner
Tyke Minetti Clarence Minetti
Pat Bello Pat Bello
Gerry Westfall Gerry Westfall
Karen Kittleson Karen Kittleson
Zera Varian Zera Varian
Pat Bello Pat Bello
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
1987 Peppy Smoke Bar Lady M Sanpeppy Smoke x Norton’s Lady x Topbar Bob Jody Gearhart Larry/Jody Gearhart
1988 Cash Little Lena G Smart Little Lena x Miss Cash Cutter x Ben’s Cardinal Jody Gearhart Larry/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
1994 Master Rani Chex M Master Remedy x Bueno Chex Rani x Bueno Chex
Kathy Gould Carl/Kathy Gould
Tom Buckingham Tom Buckingham
Jody Semper Semper Truck Lines
Patti Davis Patti Davis
Matt Day Matt Day
Jody Gearhart Larry/Jody Gearhart
1995 Smokums Miss Doc Bar M Smokum Oak x Doc’s Fancy Pants x Doc Bar Korie Baker Monte/Korie Baker
1996 Lenas Hill Billy G Clark Hill Billie x Shesa Leo Lena x Hes A Doc O’Lena Glenn Barlow Barlow Livestock
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
2000 Missn No Chex S Miss N Cash x Olenas Watchfob x Dell O Lena
2001 Plan To Win (PT)
Carollo Jim/JoAnne Carollo
M. Reynolds Anne M. Reynolds
Carollo Jim/JoAnne Carollo
Paul Jim/Dema Paul
ROM RA NC H T O AR EN A F
The AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge showcases ranch-bred horses during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®.
The National Reined Cow Horse Association has once again teamed with its alliance partner, the American Quarter Horse Association, to produce the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge at the 2019 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 NRCHA, John Deere, Nutrena, the AQHA’s Ranching Journal, Weaver
Leather and award sponsors Martin Saddlery and BOXO Quarter Horses.
To be eligible for the Ranching Heritage Challenge, a horse must have been foaled at an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder’s ranch and nominated by that ranch. 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. NRCHA breeder sponsors such as the Four Sixes Ranch, Kalpower Quarter Horses and BOXO Quarter Horses are AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders.
NRCHA breeders—you may be eligible for the AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders program. To learn more, visit aqha.com.
Three-time Ranching Heritage Challenge winner Quahadi (Bet Hesa Cat x Ginnin Attraction x Tanqueray Gin) was piloted by Boyd Rice to the 5- & 6-Year-Old Working Ranch Horse win.
roPINg ThE BIg TImE
The $100,000-added World Championship Rope Horse Futurity adds a day during the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity®.
The World Championship Rope Horse Futurity returns to Fort Worth in 2019. This year, an extra day of competition is added to accommodate all the ropers. 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 com-
bined score from three rounds and the finals. All exhibitors must be National Reined Cow Horse Association members to compete.
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 80 then subtracting the time on the run. A 10-point penalty will be assessed for a broken barrier and 5-point penalty in the case of roping a leg. Riders are allowed to compete on unlimited horses per side and will pay $1,500 in an entry fee per side.
The event, sponsored by DT Horses, will kick off Thursday, October 17, at 8 a.m. in the John Justin Arena, beginning with the open heading. On Friday, October 18, all open and non pro heeling gos and short-gos will be held. Saturday, October 19, at 8 am, the non pro heading and heeling, plus short gos, will complete the event.
For more information on the ARHFA visit ropehorsefuturity.com.
J.D. Yates captured his second ARHFA World Championship win aboard DT Air Jordan, owned by Greg Hause, earning $24,500 at the event. Can this team do it for a third year?
wELComE CUTTErS!
Non pro cutting horse competitors interested in reined cow horse have been invited to compete in a special Cow Horse for Cutters event hosted by the National Reined Cow Horse Association held at the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity®. The crossover between the reined cow horse and cutting industries is more frequent than ever, and knowing that, the NRCHA invited several non pros cutters to get a taste of cow horse by riding a reining pattern and then complete a boxing pattern. For years, cutting horse-based owners have sent their horses to compete in NRCHA events with NCHA professionals such as Boyd Rice, Clint Allen, Clay Volmer and Geoffry Sheehan in the saddle. These long-time owners and supporters now have the opportunity to show their cow horses.
The special event is Tuesday, October 15, and will kick off with a 10 a.m. “Coffee and Questions” session in the John Justin Sale Arena. NRCHA professionals and judges will answer questions for these new reined cow horse riders. Following the session, riders saddle up for a go in the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. The Cow Horse for Cutters event follows the non pro bridle classes.
Event winners receive the following: Champion—CR Morrison bronzed finished trophy, 20X hat from Shortys Caboy Hattery; Reserve—Gist buckle; Top 10—NRCHA embroidered vest. Be sure to catch this special event during the Futurity.
roDEar rETUrNS: Cow DogS To ComPETE aT FUTUrITY
The National Reined Cow Horse Association and rodear organizers Merle and Sandi Newton join forces again to host the Cowdog Rodear Fall Bash during the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity®. NRCHA supporters Jeffrey and Sherri Matthews sponsor and organize the event, which was first held in conjunction with the Futurity in 2017.
Modern cow dog competitions showcase a handler and dog working together in a quiet and controlled manner to maneuver cattle. It is a point and timed event, with emphasis placed on the handler’s stockmanship as he/she instructs the dog through a number of obstacles. Handlers are horseback for the event.
In 2018, the Open title went to Merle Newton working Mike Jones’ dog, “Puncher.” The Non Pro Champion Austin Keys worked his dog, “Spur” to the win.
The event preliminary rounds will be October 8 and 9 in the John Justin Arena at 8 a.m. The final round is October 10 in the John Justin Arena following the Beginning Fence class.
In this invitational class, cutting horse competitors can try their hand in reined cow horse.
Austin Keys and his dog, “Spur,” maneuvered cattle through the obstacles for a perfect 90-point score and did it in the fastest time, winning the Non Pro title.
Now oFFErINg: BEgINNINg FENCE worK
The Snaffle Bit Futurity® sets the stage for the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s newest event, Beginning Fence Work. Non pro riders who have earned less than $750 down the fence but more than $5,000 in boxing are eligible to compete in this rein work and cow work class.
The objective is to use the one minute and 30-second time limit to work a cow in four parts: box on the first end, set up the cow and drive/ rate it down the fence to the opposite end, hold the cow and box it again, then drive the cow back down the fence past the middle marker to complete the pattern when the judge’s whistle blows. Riders will be competing for a $1,000-added purse and a plethora of prizes, including; a CR Morrison bronzed finished trophy, Gist custom buckle, pair of Cowboy boots, Gist trophy knife, Platinum Performance and much more.
Offered as a learning opportunity for riders desiring to go down the fence, the Snaffle Bit Futurity show is the perfect place for riders to showcase their growing skillset. For more information, visit nrcha.com/snaffle-bit-futurity/ or visit the show office.
CowBoYS ComE To Cow TowN F or INVITaTIoNaL EVENT
In 2019, the National Reined Cow Horse Association returned to their ranching roots and hosted two working ranch, cowboy-focused clinics, one in Texas and the other in Wyoming. The clinics’ goal was to bring show-pen skills and training techniques to the cowboys whose horses use reined cow horse elements on the ranch. Following the success of these clinics, the NRCHA is excited to offer the $2,000-added invitational NRCHA Cowboy Class at the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity.
An invitation-only event, these cowboys will compete in rein work, fence work and roping (a combination of steer stopping and limited cow work). With the amount of talented hands and horseflesh that attended these clinics, this Cowboy Class is guaranteed to be a thrilling event for spectators.
In addition to prize money, cowboys are riding to win a Gist buckle for high point in each go-round. Be sure to find your seat in the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum on Monday, October 14, when the cowboys come to ride reined cow horse.
In beginning fence work, riders drive down the fence without making a fence turn.
Ranch hands filled the two clinics produced by NRCHA in 2019. Now, it’s their time to shine at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.
Ta KIN g T h EI r PL aCE IN hISTorY
The National Reined Cow Horse Association welcomes three new members to the Hall of Fame, and inducts Discount Tire Company into the Hall of Merit.
In 2019, the annual Hall of Fame Banquet, held during the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®, honors horsemen Ron Emmons and Jon Roeser as well as Johnny Tivio, a great bridle horse, with induction into the NRCHA Hall of Fame. Joining the ranks of those who have made significant contributions is Hall of Merit inductee Discount Tire Company.
HALL OF FAME: RON EMMONS
While Ron Emmons may have started his cow horse career a little later than most, the Ione, California, horseman more than made up for less time in the reined cow horse show pen with some stellar rides. The two-time World’s Greatest Horseman champion, two-time Magnificent 7 champion and multiple American Quarter Horse Association World Champion, joins the ranks of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame members in 2019.
“I didn’t start training horses for the
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public until I was 30 or 32. I had some cows and worked on ranches, but got into showing Paint horses,” Emmons recalled. “I was [an NRCHA] member early on but I was focused on making a living and on the Paints.”
When life offered Emmons a chance to change gears, he jumped at the opportunity to focus on reined cow horse competition in 2004. It was what he always wanted to do, and brought Emmons back to his childhood horse memories.
“By golly, that is what I wanted to do! When I was a kid, growing up in Santa Barbara County, the Vaquero tradition is strong,” he said. “That is where it began in the early days when California still belonged to Mexico. The influence still is strong in Santa Barbara County. I was raised with a spade bit, and when I started in cow horses it was like going back to my roots.”
Over the years, Emmons rode several champions in the reined cow horse arena, including his first bridle horse winner, Tangys Classy Boy (Tangys Classy Peppy
x Crimson Sassy Chick x Crimson Three). But, it is Olena Oak (Smart Chic Olena x Fritzs Oak E Doakie x Docs Oak), the horse Emmons rode to an AQHA world title, countless NRCHA premier event wins and to two World’s Greatest Horseman titles that really propelled his career.
“I believe Olena Oak came along at the right time for me in my process of learning to show and do this event,” he said. “He allowed me to progress and be at the top of my game.”
With more than $846,000 in reined cow horse earnings, Emmons is nearing another milestone, the Million Dollar Rider Club. But first, he’ll become a member of the prestigious Hall of Fame, something that is an immense source of pride for the horseman.
“To be classed with some of the greats that are in the show pen means a lot, it brings a tear to my eye,” he said. “It makes me very proud.”
HALL OF FAME: JON ROESER
In 2019, Million Dollar Rider Jon Roeser takes his place in the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame. The Meridian, Idaho, trainer joins his father, Jim, and older brother, Dan, with the distinction. Growing up, Roeser didn’t know a day when he was not horseback with his father or three brothers completing a number of chores on their ranch in Idaho.
Gifted with starting young horses as well as riding broncs in the rodeo arena, for some time, Roeser considered becoming a rodeo athlete instead of horse trainer. His dad’s suggestion to apprentice with other trainers turned the tide.
In California, Roeser first worked with Benny Guitron and then Greg Ward, both NRCHA Hall of Fame members and masters of cow horse. He rode with Ward for a number of years, soaking up knowledge and learning not only horsemanship but how to run a horse training business.
“That apprenticeship between my dad, Benny for a year and Greg for six years, was to learn, not hurry along to get somewhere [in my career],” Roeser said. “I knew I was increasing my knowledge. People say you learn from your experi-
ence, but you ruin a few horses before you make a good one. I was always really cautious. Through my lifetime, I feel I learned more from the horses than people.”
For many years, Roeser trained out of California before moving back to Idaho in 2016. With more than $1.6 million dollars in reined cow horse earnings, Roeser has claimed every major NRCHA event champion title, including the Snaffle Bit Futurity, as well as the 2005 World’s Greatest Horseman win. He’s given back to the association through his time serving on the board of directors and through the NRCHA limited aged events, cattle, ground, ethics and executive committees.
While his achievements more than speak for themselves, it is his work ethic and ability to take a horse from homegrown to the winner’s circle that makes him a hall of famer.
“I always rode backyard horses. I showed a lot of horses that weren’t much, you know? I rode in the pen a lot, though,” he recalled. “It is funny because I’ve had clients say that if I wasn’t as smooth I’d mark higher. They’d tell me to ride a little looser, go down the fence
like I might come off or something. But that was my thing, I was ‘Mr. Smooth.’ I always tried to be smooth and soft.”
Joining his family members and mentors in the Hall of Fame both humbles and honors Roeser.
“It’s one of those moments in life where I feel honored, and I don’t know what other words to use. Honored and proud,” he said. “I actually did something with my life!”
HALL OF FAME: JOHNNY TIVIO
When asked to describe Johnny Tivio, two words came to Monty Robert’s mind: “solid gold.” The stout, dark bay stallion is possibly the most noted all-around working cow horse in the western United States. The 1956 colt mesmerized countless fans with his incredible cow-working abilities.
Charles and Christie Araujo, of Coalinga, California, purchased a handful of Spanish mustangs that had been driven up on horseback from Mexico into the San Juaquin Valley. One of mares from the herd was a petite filly named Chowchilla Pee Wee, who eventually received an American Quarter Horse Association registration. The Araujos bred their band of broodmares to wellknown sire Poco Tivio (Poco Bueno x Sheilwin x Pretty Boy). On May 24, 1965, the small colt named Johnny Tivio was born.
At the young age of two, Johnny Tivio, then-owned by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams of Bakersfield, California, was shown by NRCHA Hall of Fame trainer Harry Rose. Carrying the hackamore around like a champion early in his show career, Johnny Tivio captured all major hackamore titles during his 3-and 4-yearold years at iconic West Coast cow horse venues.
California horseman Monty Roberts kept a close eye on the incredible equine athlete.
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“When we first saw him, he was two years old,” remembered Roberts. “Both [Don] Dodge and I said, ‘Oh my God. If we could ever get our hands on that horse, there’s the talent right there.’ ”
In 1961, during the horse’s 5-year-old year, circumstances changed and the opportunity to purchase Johnny Tivio presented itself to Roberts.
“Finding Johnny Tivio was like a prospector finding a five-pound golden nugget. Johnny Tivio just took me up and ushered me through one of the most incredible careers that one could ever imagine. Don Dodge rode him several times and got off of him and said, ‘Don’t let me ever get on him again, because I’m going to try to get him away from you somehow,’” Roberts recalled lightheartedly.
Johnny Tivio’s long list of achievements include California Reined Cow Horse Hackamore and Stock Horse Champion, Cow Palace All-Around Working Cow Horse, and the Rodeo Salinas Stock Horse Stakes Open Cutting Champion and AQHA Western Riding Champion. The fierce all-around competitor also
earned Register of Merit in calf roping and working cow horse, and the 1966 Pacific Coast Cutting Champion title, all with Roberts aboard.
“I was a rider, looking down the neck of one of the greatest horses that ever lived. I stayed out of his way as much as possible,” said Roberts. “For a horse to know how to rope a calf, head and heel a steer, dry [rein] work, cut and down the fence and western pleasure all in one day, there was something special about that horse, and it wasn’t me. It was something in his genetics.”
His lifelong caretaker summed up Johnny Tivio. “He did everything with class, including dying with class,” said Roberts.
On May 24, 1981, the stallion’s 25th birthday, Johnny Tivio passed away. This year, he is immortalized in the NRCHA Hall of Fame.
HALL OF MERIT
DISCOUNT TIRE COMPANY
For Scottsdale, Arizona-based Discount Tire, their employees are like family. And, it was family that brought the nation-wide tire company to the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Company founder Bruce T. Halle’s daughter, Susan Lyle, married her passion for cow horses with her father’s company in 2014 when Discount Tire became the title sponsor of the Snaffle Bit Futurity Non Pro divisions. This year, the company’s generous support is being recognized with induction to the NRCHA Hall of Merit.
While it may be the world’s largest tire and wheel dealer with more than 1,000 stores across the country, Discount Tire and the cow horse industry share many of the same values. The five principles Halle founded his company upon are: be honest, work hard, have fun, be grateful and pay it forward. Sounds a lot like the cow horse way, right?
“The company’s principles and the way Bruce valued his employees led naturally to supporting the NRCHA and how people help each other out in the horse world,” said Wilson Lyle. “It is a fun sport for Susan and we are glad to give back from the company to the NRCHA.”
Susan, a Colorado-based non pro competitor who trains with Blue Allen, wanted to provide incentive for her fellow riders to compete. That was where the non pro, non pro limited, and amateur money incentive from Discount Tire came into play.
“All the money went to the pros and the non pros didn’t receive a lot of incentive money,” said Susan. “The camaraderie is
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awesome; people help and cheer for each other. Dad was all about helping other people and I think it carries through to supporting the NRCHA. We are helping people, and that was his main focus in life. He was a devout person who was about making people feel good. He was very proud of me and of what I accomplished in getting national recognition [through NRCHA]. I am proud that I’m his daughter.”
Bruce Halle started his company with six tires and no plan, as laid out in his book, much the same way some horsemen start with one or two prospects and build on that. Through hard work, the company became a success, paralleling how a competitor works hard to earn their win. Please join the NRCHA in welcoming Discount Tire into the Hall of Merit on Wednesday, October 16.
Be sure to read full articles on these inductees in the November/December 2019 issue of Reined Cow Horse News
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BET THE BOON 18 2018 red roan stallion (Bet Hesa Cat x Pinkolena Boon, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $68,862
BET TWICE 007 2018 red roan stallion (WR This Cats Smart x Bet Twice 002, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $21,029 - PE
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BLU BOON RISING 2017 brown mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Commanders Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam PE $3,090 & 1/2 sister to money earners
BOONS STYLE 2018 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Boons Cat, by Peptoboonsmal).
Dam Earner of $5,695 - PE $145,719
CAN U HANDLE THE ICH 2018 sorrel stallion (Cat Ichi x CR Tuff Handle Lena, by Woody Be Tuff). 2nd Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $104,394
CASHIN SMOOTH 2018 sorrel stallion (Smooth As A Cat x Money Talks Smart, by Smart Mate). Dam Earner of $7,571 - PE
$567,496
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CATS NU SHINE 2018 sorrel mare (WR This Cats Smart x Shiney Nu Annie, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $104,961
CATS SHINEY PISTOLS 2013 sorrel stallion (Smooth As A Cat x Shiners Lil Pistol, by Shining Spark). Earner of $49,318
CATTYS REFLECTIONS 2018 sorrel mare (Catty Hawk x Tanga Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $18,216
CEE HER SPARKLE 2018 sorrel mare (Gunnatrashya x ARC Cee N Sparks, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $19,870 & 1/2 sister to earners of $460,553
COWTOWN STYLE 2018 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Lean Little Lena, by Smart Little Lena). Dam PE $73,273
DIAMONDS N BLUES 2017 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Patches Smooth Blues, by Smooth As A Cat). Dam Producer of money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $141,350
DOUBLE OAK STYLE 2018 bay stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Lean N Stylish, by Docs Stylish Oak). Dam Earner of $34,597 - PE $45,992
DRESSEDLIKEADAYDREAM 2018 bay mare (Travelin Jonez x Shine Smartly, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $111,576 - PE $284,877
DT LEMON DROP TIME 2017 palomino mare (Hickory Holly Time x Shiners Lil Ann, by Shining Spark). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $288,987
CR COWGIRL TUFF 2017 red roan mare (Woody Be Tuff x High Class Peptolena, by High Brow Cat). Dam Money Earner & full sister to earners of $349,036
DD LUCKY LIL MISS 2018 sorrel mare (Smart Luck x Shiney Lil Miss, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $85,000 - PE $31,359 & 1/2 sister to earners of $233,459
DT MR CATSANOVA 2018 black stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Cat Mist, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $70,261 - PE $847,755
DT TIME TO STRAY 2017 sorrel stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Stray Katz, by Boonlight Dancer). Dam Earner of $89,792 - PE
$9,586 & 1/2 sister to earners of $295,672
DUAL SMART RITA 2018 sorrel mare (Dual Smart Rey x Shiners Little Rita, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $34,375 - PE $19,298
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EMBRYO 2020 (Dual Rey x Savannah Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $45,248 - PE $604,224
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FIDDY SHADES 2018 bay roan stallion (Hickory Holly Time x TR Miss Graygun, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $41,815
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(Once In A Blu Boon x Metallic Fever, by Metallic Cat). Dam Earner of $9,381 & 1/2 sister to earners of $96,330
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HAWK N CASH 2018 sorrel stallion (Catty Hawk x Peptoboondoll, by Peptoboonsmal).
Dam Earner of $38,587 - Producer of money earner & full sister to earners of $214,026
HES WRIGHT ON 2003 bay stallion (Lenas Wright On x Shesa Lota Nic, by Reminic). Earner of $172,067 - Sire of Earners of $442,047
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HICKORY TEN TIMES 2018 red roan mare (One Time Pepto x Hickory Ten, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $21,726 - PE
IMPECCABLE STYLE 2018 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Fletch The Cat, by Royal Fletch). Dam Earner of $53,023 - PE $28,153
JENNYS BOSSY CAJUN 2018 palomino stallion (CD Lights x Jennys Spark, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $17,800 - PE $151,128
JENNYS CAJUN BELLE 2018 sorrel mare (CD Lights x Jennys Spark, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $17,800 - PE $151,128
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KA BLU E 2018 red roan mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Chic Ka Ching Chic, by A Chic In Time). Dam Earner of $28,598 & 1/2 sister to earners of $202,964
KICKEE PANTS 2017 brown mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Foxy Lil Valentine, by High Brow CD). Dam Money Earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $306,976
KIDD MONTANA 2018 red roan stallion (Sannman x Devon Montana, by Light N Lena). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $395,871
LADY WHIZABOON 2018 bay mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Whiz Lady Dunit, by Topsail Whiz). Dam Earner of $2,394 - PE $23,131
MAKINGUPFORLOSTTIME 2018 bay roan mare (One Time Pepto x Moonstruck Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $40,806 - PE $462,451
MAYSON 2018 sorrel stallion (Light N Lena x Early In May, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $27,323 - PE $2,594 & 1/2 sister to earners of $287,180
METAL SPARKLETTE 2018 red roan mare (Metallic Cat x Shiney Sparklette, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $64,308 & full sister to earners of $392,823
MIXED TAPE 2018 sorrel stallion (Travelin Jonez x Katys CD, by CD Olena). Dam Earner of $16,114 - PE $12,548
MOLOKI 2018 chestnut stallion (Royal Fletch x Mo Flo, by Mr Peponita Flo). Dam Earner of $130,586 - PE $185,884
NATURE KAT 2018 chestnut stallion (Light N Lena x Kat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $25,880 & 1/2 sister to earners of $409,114
NU KIND OF PEPTO 2018 chestnut mare (One Time Pepto x Nu Cash Queen, by Nu Cash). Dam Earner of $11,357
PENDING 2018 sorrel mare (One Fine Vintage x Shortys Geisha Girl, by Kit Dual). Dam PE $44,953 & 1/2 sister to earners of $148,285
PENDING 2018 red roan stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Lil Miss Shiney Chex, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $93,246 - PE $370,338
PENDING 2018 chestnut stallion (Royal Fletch x Playin With A Star, by Mr Playinstylish). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $156,445
PENDING 2018 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Savannah Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $43,009 - PE $570,488
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OAKS AVITA 2011 bay mare (Sweet Lil Pepto x Oak N Sugs UFO, by Doc’s Oak). CS - CD Diamond ‘20; Dam Earner of $43,172 - PE
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ONE ROYAL SPARK 2018 sorrel mare (One Time Royalty x Sparktilion, by Shining Spark).
MISS SHINER DEAR 2001 palomino mare (Shining Spark x Katie Starlight, by Grays Starlight). CS - WR This Cats Smart ‘20; Money Earner - PE $167,881 & 1/2 sister to earners of $370,917
PENDING 2019 bay stallion (Dont Stopp Believin x Shiney Attire, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $12,398 & full sister to earners of $256,567
PENDING 2019 red roan stallion (Stevie Rey Von x Playgirls Miss Grace, by Mister Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $99,429 - PE $27,644
PENDING 2018 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Savannah Hickory, by Doc’s Hickory). Dam Earner of $43,009 - PE $570,488
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OUT OF THE BLU 2018 red roan mare (Once In A Blu Boon x SDP Lydias Laredo, by Laredo Blue). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $213,408
PEARL SNAPZ 2018 bay mare (One Time Royalty x Sliden Wright By, by Smart Little Lena). Dam PE $94,305 & full sister to earners of $233,217
PENDING 2018 sorrel stallion (High Brow CD x Scooby Dooby Dual, by Dual Pep). Dam Earner of $17,131 - PE $70,816
PENDING 2018 red roan mare (Smart Chic Olena x Peptos Church Mouse, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $99,539 - PE $178,532
PENDING 2018 bay mare (Smooth As A Cat x A Spoonful Short, by Hes A Peptospoonful). Dam Earner of $90,193 - Producer of money earners
PEPTO EDITION 2018 sorrel mare (One Time Pepto x PG Special Edition, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $125,708
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PG PARTY LIGHTS 2018 gray mare (CD Lights x PG Special Edition, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $125,708
PLAY MO FLETCH 2018 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Mo Fletch, by Royal Fletch).
Dam PE $71,610 & 1/2 sister to earners of $185,884
PLAYGIRLS MISS GRACE 2005 bay mare (Mister Dual Pep x Playgirls Miss Cross, by Freckles Playboy). ET - Hashtags ‘20; Earner of $100,717 - PE $27,858
PLEASE ME ONE TIME 2018 black mare (One Time Pepto x ARC Cat Her Please, by Chic Please). Dam Earner of $127,467 - PE $58,092
POUNDING METAL 2018 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Miss Sarah Solano, by Doc’s Solano). Dam Earner of $21,511 - PE $316,569
PRF SPOONFUL OF GOLD 2008 sorrel stallion (Hes A Peptospoonful x Sons Miss Sprat, by Sons Rushette). Earner of $111,465 - Sire of money earner
REBEL DREAMS 2018 red roan stallion (Metallic Rebel x Reys Dreamgirl, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $49,853 & 1/2 sister to earners of $307,787
REBELLED UP 2018 red roan stallion (Metallic Rebel x Dressin Up, by Peptoboonsmal). Dam Earner of $8,015 - PE $4,352 & 1/2 sister to earners of $269,654
RED HOLLY TIME 2017 red roan stallion (Hickory Holly Time x Very Red Remedy, by Very Smart Remedy). Dam Earner of $20,335 & 1/2 sister to earners of $111,419
ROYAL MARSELLA 2018 bay mare (One Time Royalty x Oaks Rowdycat, by High Brow Cat). Dam PE $217,821
SCR MISS HOLLY 2018 sorrel mare (Hickory Holly Time x Miss Merada Lena, by Cats Merada). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $79,427
SEVEN S BACK ALLEY 2018 sorrel mare (One Time Royalty x Seven S Alley Cat, by Real Gun). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $43,801
SEVEN S GYPSY SOUL 2018 red roan mare (Bet Hesa Cat x Seven S Indian Maid, by Hickorys Indian Pep). Dam Earner of $30,835
SEVEN S LUCKY TIME 2018 red roan gelding (Hickory Holly Time x Seven S Lady Luck, by Real Gun). Dam Producer of money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $12,356
SEVEN S MILKY WAY 2018 bay gelding (One Time Royalty x Seven Pepto Whiz, by Conquistador Whiz). Dam Money Earner
SEVEN S PARTY FAVOR 2018 palomino gelding (Stevie Rey Von x Seven S Party Girl, by Matt Dillon Dun It). Dam Earner of $14,271
SEVEN S REAL CATTY 2018 sorrel gelding (Catty Hawk x Seven S Cool Alley, by Real Gun). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $34,639
SEVEN S ROYAL CAT 2018 bay mare (One Time Royalty x Catty Shine, by Catty Hawk). Dam 1/2 sister to earner of $9,037
REDLIGHTS ONMY TIARA 2018 sorrel mare (CD Lights x Cats Tiara, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $17,296 - PE $28,198
REMEMBER THE BOON 2018 bay stallion (Once In A Blu Boon x Just Another Memory, by Smart Little Lena). Dam Money Earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $348,400
REYSIN A TALKER 2018 chestnut stallion (Smooth Talkin Style x Reynanza, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $22,458
REYZIN A PRINCESS 2018 sorrel mare (Reyzin The Cash x Pink Catty, by Catty Hawk). Dam Earner of $38,766
RO SHAM BEAUX 2018 sorrel stallion (One Time Pepto x Lil Miss Shiney Chex, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $108,756 - PE $434,518
SHEZ TIMELESS 2018 bay mare (One Time Royalty x Lena O Light, by Tamalight). Dam Earner of $6,680
SHINE ONE TIME 2018 palomino stallion (One Time Pepto x Lil Shiny Long Legs, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $76,777 - Producer of money earners
SHINENMETALIC CUATRO 2017 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Winenshineme, by Shining Spark). Dam Money Earner - PE $76,190 & full sister to earners of $161,735
SHINY METALLIC ATIRE 2018 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Shiney Attire, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $12,728 & full sister to earners of $301,436
SJR DIAMOND BARON 2018 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Sues Barn Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $157,261 - PE $122,949
SJR DIAMOND BOGART 2018 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Bearly Nuf Taz, by Pepto Taz). Dam Earner of $51,705 - PE
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SJR DIAMOND BOLERO 2018 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Cool The Engines, by Smart Little Lena). Dam PE $343,941
SJR DIAMOND BOND 2018 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x ARC Its Go Time, by One Time Pepto). Dam PE $2,721 & 1/2 sister to earners of $542,284
SJR DIAMOND BONITA 2018 bay mare (CD Diamond x Billies Smooth Cat, by Smooth As A Cat). Dam Earner of $41,781 - PE $13,347 & 1/2 sister to earners of $214,561
SJR DIAMOND BORDEAUX 2018 buckskin mare (CD Diamond x Oak N Sugs UFO, by Doc’s Oak). Dam Earner of $43,172 - PE
$20,387
SJR DIAMOND CHACHING 2018 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Catlike Kit, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $164,994 - PE
$22,229
SJR DIAMOND DEJA 2018 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x CR Roan Ranger, by Hes A Peptospoonful). Dam Earner of $37,198 - PE
$29,985
SJR DIAMOND DUO 2018 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x SJR Missin A Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $3,106 & 1/2 sister to earners of $175,405
SJR DIAMOND JETTA 2018 gray mare (CD Diamond x Amanda Starlena, by Smart Little Lena). Dam Earner of $63,767 - PE $41,442
SJR DIAMOND LIZ 2018 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Starlit Rita, by Cat Ichi). Dam Earner of $7,515 & 1/2 sister to earner of $51,939
SJR DIAMOND PEARLS 2018 cremello mare (CD Diamond x Whiz N Spark, by Topsail Whiz). Dam PE $38,095 & 1/2 sister to earners of $129,506
SJR DIAMOND RAGAZZI 2018 bay mare (CD Diamond x Highly Unlimited, by High Brow Cat). Dam Money Earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $148,256
SJR DIAMOND SANSAY 2018 chestnut mare (CD Diamond x SJR Sulenas Sansari, by Wimpys Little Step). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $129,506
SJR DIAMOND TICKET 2018 palomino mare (CD Diamond x Bearly Nuf Taz, by Pepto Taz). Dam Earner of $51,705 - PE $48,420
SJR DIAMOND VITESSE 2018 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Starlit Rita, by Cat Ichi). Dam Earner of $7,515 & 1/2 sister to earner of $51,939
SJR DIAMOND ZANZABAR 2018 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Sues Barn Cat, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $157,261 - PE $122,949
SJR DIAMONDS BIXBY 2018 sorrel stallion (CD Diamond x Pastels Gina, by Pastels Smart Lena). Dam Earner of $50,905 - PE $23,041 & 1/2 sister to earners of $412,281
SJR DIAMONDS EVITA 2018 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x A Short Bunny, by Shorty Lena). Dam Earner of $14,009 - PE $74,126 & 1/2 sister to earners of $280,260
SJR DIAMONDS SUGAR 2018 palomino mare (CD Diamond x SJR Missin Metallica, by Metallic Cat). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $178,511
SJR HEARTOFDIAMONDS 2018 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Playin Gina, by Playin Stylish). Dam Producer of money earners & 1/2 sister to earners of $463,186
SJR ONE TIME STAR 2013 chestnut mare (One Time Pepto x Starlights Rhonda, by Grays Starlight). CS - CD Diamond ‘20; 1/2 sister to earners of $59,454
SJR DIAMOND RUBIES 2018 chestnut mare (CD Diamond x Smart Ruby Rey, by Dual Smart Rey). Dam Earner of $20,549 - PE $5,274 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,783,956
SJR DIAMOND SALSA 2018 sorrel mare (CD Diamond x Cat Scann, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $46,322
SJR ROYAL DIAMOND 2018 sorrel stallion (One Time Royalty x Shiners Diamond Girl, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $64,725PE $286,243
SJR ROYAL GLAMOUR 2018 bay mare (One Time Royalty x A Starlit Diamond, by CD Lights). Dam Earner of $3,601 & 1/2 sister to earners of $282,642
SJR ROYAL ROMEO 2018 bay stallion (One Time Royalty x Shining Juliet, by Shining Spark). Dam Money Earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $114,570
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Her One Time Pepto Yearling Son Sells!
SJR SHINERS MIA 2018 palomino stallion (WR This Cats Smart x Shiners Bella Mia, by Shining Spark). Dam Producer of money earners & 1/2 sister to earners of $42,716
SJR TALKIN BIG CASH 2018 palomino stallion (Smooth Talkin Style x Whole Lota Cash, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $22,167 - PE $3,065 & 1/2 sister to earners of $246,550
SJR TALKIN IN STYLE 2018 palomino stallion (Smooth Talkin Style x Stylish Little Oak, by Playin Stylish). Dam Earner of $125,703 - PE $30,095
SJR TALKIN SOMESHINE 2018 sorrel mare (Smooth Talkin Style x Shiners Little Oak, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $6,692 - PE $148,756
SJR TALKIN TO ANGELS 2018 sorrel stallion (Smooth Talkin Style x Shiners Lil Angel, by Shining Spark). Dam Producer of money earner & 1/2 sister to earners of $325,944
SJRDIAMONDGOLDDIGGER 2018 palomino stallion (CD Diamond x Catlike Kit, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $164,994 - PE $22,229
SMART BLU 2017 bay mare (Once In A Blu Boon x Miss Smart Dualler, by The Dualler). Dam Earner of $47,465 - PE $37,295
SMART DUAL CAT 2015 sorrel stallion (WR This Cats Smart x Dually Dodger, by Dual Pep). Earner of $15,738
SMART LOOKIN LADY 2018 sorrel mare (WR This Cats Smart x Shiners Diamond Lady, by Shining Spark). Dam PE $140,593 & full sister to earners of $163,501
SMOKIN HOT SPECIAL 2018 gray mare (Dual R Smokin x PG Special Edition, by Playgun). Dam Earner of $110,332 - PE $125,708
SMOOTH SERA 2018 red roan mare (Smooth Talkin Style x Bela Sera, by One Time Pepto). Dam Earner of $58,673 & full sister to earners of $459,773
STARZ ON THE WATER 2018 brown stallion (Once In A Blu Boon x Cat Glitter, by High Brow Cat). Dam Earner of $47,674 & full sister to earner of $49,566
STYLISH COWBOY 2018 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x A Royal Delight, by Royal Fletch). Dam PE $2,911 & 1/2 sister to earners of $296,044
STYLISH ROYALTY 2018 sorrel stallion (Mr Playinstylish x Chance Of Royalty, by Royal Fletch). Dam PE $6,901 & 1/2 sister to earners of $567,955
SWEET LOOKIN LUE 2018 sorrel stallion (Sweet Lil Pepto x SDP Looky Lue, by Peppys Boy 895). Dam Earner of $22,929 - PE $113,242 & 1/2 sister to earners of $1,766,619
TALK ABOUT SERA 2018 red roan mare (Smooth Talkin Style x Bela Sera, by One Time Pepto). Dam Earner of $58,673 & full sister to earners of $459,773
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2-Year-Old Sale 2-Year-Olds on Cattle Followed by Friday, October 18 John Justin Sale Arena Select Yearling &
TEST MY METAL 2018 red roan stallion (Metallic Cat x Lila Rey, by Dual Rey). Dam Earner of $17,443 & 1/2 sister to earners of $270,224
SMART SIDED 2018 red roan stallion (Blind Sided x Smart Tic Tack, by Smart Mate). Dam Earner of $27,568
SMARTILION 2018 palomino mare (Dual Smart Rey x Sparktilion, by Shining Spark). Dam Earner of $86,575
THIS CAT CAN TRAVEL 2018 bay stallion (Travelin Jonez x Cats R Good Nus, by Cats Merada). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $133,459
TKR WRIGHTEOUS 2018 sorrel stallion (Hes Wright On x Metallic Rey, by Metallic Cat). Dam 1/2 sister to earners of $126,356
TS METALLIC SPARK 2018 sorrel stallion (Metallic Cat x Spark A Sunrise, by Lena Spark). Dam Earner of $7,540
Sale – Session I Yearlings & Broodmares Saturday, October 19 John Justin Sale Arena - 9:00 a.m. Select Yearling & Broodmare Sale – Session II Yearlings & Broodmares S chedule of E vents
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BONNIE SMOKE
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Introducing the
NEXT-GEN COWHORSE
HORNS
The Texas Dally horn is roper-friendly and tall enough to go down the fence or cut on.
Or choose from our #21, DL or Cutter OD horns.
Front end height
Choose the height of your front end: 8”, 8 1/2” or 9” tall.
Newly designed close-contact skirts combine with an 8” front end, 2 3/4” cantle and a dally horn for our newest generation of cowhorse saddle.
start with THE FOUNDATION
Our different bar styles give us the ability to fit a wide range of horses.
fender design
Though we have multiple fender designs, we often use the Ft. Worth (pictured), KR or Avila. Make sure you have the correct fender length for optimal leg position.
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Choice of seat style—Texas Cutter, DL or California—and seat padding including slick seat (pictured), single or double padded.
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ThE mILLIoN DoLL ar 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, 2019.
TODD CRAWFORD/$2,554,047
Todd Crawford, Blanchard, Oklahoma, is the NRCHA’s first Two Million Dollar Rider. He is the 2006 Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, an NRCHA Stakes and Derby Champion and a multiple American Quarter Horse Association Working Cow Horse and Reining World Champion in addition to riding in the FEI World Reining Masters. In 2018, he was inducted into the NRCHA Hall of Fame.
COREY CUSHING/$2,288,604
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 his first Open Championship riding CD Diamond, owned by San Juan Ranch. Since then, Cushing has won two additional Snaffle Bit Futurity champion titles and two World’s Greatest Horseman titles. Cushing became the youngest Two Million Dollar Rider when he won the 2018 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® aboard SJR Diamond Mist, a son of CD Diamond.
TODD BERGEN/$2,346,527
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 Million Dollar Rider. He is a two-time NRCHA and NRHA Futurity Champion.
TED ROBINSON/1,920,854
Ted Robinson, Oak View, California, was the NRCHA’s first Million Dollar Rider. He has a record seven NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Open Championships and two World’s Greatest Horseman titles to his name.
ANNE M. REYNOLDS/$1,694,645
Anne M. Reynolds, of King Hill, Idaho, is the NRCHA’s only non pro 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. She was inducted into the NRCHA Hall of Fame in 2015.
JAKE TELFORD/$1,887,808
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.
JON ROESER/$1,621,433
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. Roeser joins them as a 2019 Hall of Fame inductee.
ZANE DAVIS/$1,479,059
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 2017 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Reserve Champion, the 2014 Hackamore Classic Open Champion, and has garnered numerous other NRCHA premier event titles and top placings.
DOUG WILLIAMSON/$1,357,801
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.
BOYD RICE/$1,259,487
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.
JOHN WARD/$1,197,772
John Ward, of Kingsburg, 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.
JAKE GORRELL/$1,194,667
Jake Gorrell, Porterville, California, achieved NRCHA Million Dollar Rider status in the summer of 2017. The 2017 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion, Gorrell has earned numerous NRCHA premier event titles, and he is a regular competitor in the World’s Greatest Horseman competition.
CHRIS DAWSON/$1,101,829
Perrin, Texas, horseman Chris Dawson became the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s sixteenth Million Dollar Rider at the young age of 36. In 2013, Dawson hit his stride, collecting four out of five NRCHA premier event championship titles. In the fall of 2018, he surpassed the seven-figure milestone at the Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Pre-Futurity.
JAY MCLAUGHLIN/$1,189,448
Jay McLaughlin, Commerce, Texas, passed the seven-figure milestone to become the 12th NRCHA Million Dollar Rider in the summer of 2016. Besides his 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.
JUSTIN WRIGHT/$1,096,912
Justin Wright, born and raised around cow horses, had a successful youth and non pro career. Since becoming an open rider in 2009, Wright has earned three NRCHA major limited aged event championship titles. During the 2018 show season, the Santa Maria, California, horseman accumulated $307,793 in earnings, sending him to the edge of the million-dollar threshold. At the 2019 NRCHA Celebration of Champions, Wright achieved million dollar status.
BOB AVILA/$1,046,866
Bob Avila, Temecula, California, was 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.
PHILLIP RALLS/$1,013,333
For Phillip Ralls, training and showing great bridle horses such as Dom Dualuise, Short N Catt and Call Me Mitch helped him achieve more than a million dollars in earnings. The Paso Robles, California, horseman crossed the seven-figure milestone at the 2018 National Stock Horse Association Pre-Futurity, held in August, at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Aconsistently successful career has led California trainer Ken Wold to the doorstep of the Million Dollar Club. His recent wins aboard the Danny Perez-owned stallion, Brother Jackson, are helping him break that barrier. Currently, his earnings are at $939,981, and growing.
Ken Wold is on the cusp of breaking into the NRCHA Million Dollar Club.
KEN WOLD
MILLION DOLLAR SIRES
(earnings as of June 30, 2019)
In 2018, Metallic Cat and Dual Rey both had earners that pushed them over the $2 million dollar mark in earnings. With 19 stallions siring earners of more than a million, the reined cow horse industry is thriving. Two stallions are poised to break into the Million Dollar Sires club: CD Olena with $967,451 in offspring earnings, and Lenas Wright On with $963,647. A complete list of stallions nearing the club’s earnings mark can be found at nrcha.com/nrcha-million-dollar-sires/.
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2018 SNAFFLE BIT FUTURITY OWNERS FUND DONORS
Aaron Ranch
Kathy and Larry Barker
Beechfork Ranch/Kelly Krum
Larry and Ellen Bell
Bet Hesa Cat Syndicate
Brazos Valley Stallion Station
Michelle Cannon
Carroll’s Cutting
CD Lights
CR Sis, LLC/Luna Construction/ Silvera Produce Sales, Inc.
Dom Conicelli
Cutting Horse Central/Mark Michels
Gardiner Quarter Horses
Hooray Ranch/Eric and Wendy Dunn
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Kit Kat Sugar/Barbara Allsup
Kevin and Sydney Knight
Roxanne Koepsell Performance Horses
Jeffrey and Sheri Matthews
Alvin and Becky Fults
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As the official equine insurance company for the NRCHA, Markel has provided uninterrupted coverage for horses and horse-related risks for over four decades. Sharing your passion for horses and committed to the horse industry, Markel is an experienced company whose associates are horse people first and insurance people second. Their insurance products focus on protecting your horses, home, barn, tack and equipment. Whether you have one horse or an entire stable, board or train horses, Markel can fully protect you. Visit www. horseinsurance.com for more information on Markel’s products.
Platinum Performance is the Official Nutritional Supplement of the NRCHA! Platinum Performance, Inc. is the manufacturer of Platinum Performance Equine Wellness and Performance Formula, a comprehensive supplement rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, bioavailable trace minerals, amino acids and joint protective anti-inflammatory nutrients. This formula is designed to support the immune system, joints, bones, muscles, and provide sustained energy and enhanced performance. It is excellent for performance horses of all ages, broodmares, stallions and foals. Platinum Performance nutritional supplements were originally developed to decrease rehabilitation time after orthopedic surgeries, to speed bone growth and tissue healing, and reduce swelling complications. For more information, visit Platinum Performance at our website at www.PlatinumPerformance. com.
Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack started his hand made tack business when he was a young cowboy. He realized there was a need for safe, well made, functional horse tack to be readily available to horsemen & horsewomen. This is Dennis’s 41st anniversary in the handmade tack business! He works closely with professional trainers and horsemen to design and test his equipment for functionality, fit and durability. From bridles to cinches, horse bits to spurs, he works hard to make this the best tack you’ve ever ridden. You can find everything you need for your horse at www.DMTack.com.
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.
PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs. Everything we do is for the love of dogs. As the world’s largest dog food brand, our passion is to make the world a better place for dogs. We champion causes to help dogs find loving homes, and we are dedicated to understanding dogs’ needs to make sure every dog is fed well, because every dog deserves great nutrition. PEDIGREE® products include a wide variety of treats including DENTASTIX®, MARROBONE®, and JUMBONE®. PEDIGREE® brand is proud to be a corporate partner and the Official Pet Food of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. To find out more about PEDIGREE® brand visit www.pedigree.com.
Marty and Dustin Latta wanted to create a brand that creates custom items that are truly a legacy so that the items could be passed down from generation to generation. The Western Legacy Co. creates legacy items such as custom hats, custom boots, custom bags, custom belts and custom sports coats. All of our products are truly custom made with the best quality. We are proud to be a Texas legacy brand that is owned by a father and son duo. Legacies are earned, not bought.
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
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.
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.
Don Rich Custom Saddles are specifically designed for use in the Western performance horse industry with an emphasis on reined cow horse, cutting, ranch horse, and reining events. Choose from our beautiful selection of saddles in stock, or place a custom order.
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.
Established in 1883, Texas-bred Lucchese uses timehonored craftsmanship techniques to build handmade boots of unrivaled quality, fit, comfort and style. In virtually every step of our bootmaking process, we rely on human hands to complete centuries-old tasks to perfection. Visit our web site at www.lucchese.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.
The NRCHA is happy to continue our partnership with Shorty’s Caboy Hattery. 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.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.
Discount Tire, based in Scottsdale, is the world’s largest independent retailer of tires and wheels. Founded in 1960 by Bruce Halle, they serve customers at more than 1,000 stores in 35 states. The company does business under the trade name Discount Tire in most of the U.S., America’s Tire in parts of California, and Discount Tire Direct in markets outside the reach of retail stores. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang driven by Brad Keselowski in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the No. 22 Ford Mustang driven by Austin Cindric in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Discount Tire is also the official wheel and tire retailer of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. For more information, visit discounttire.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.
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.
NRCHyA STALLION AUCTION
Thanks to stallion owners, the National Reined Cow Horse Youth Association has a brand-new fundraising opportunity.
The 2019 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity® is shaping up to be one of the most action-packed and innovative futurities in history. There is not a shortage of activities available to participants, between the Cow Horse for Cutters Invitational, Cowboy Class Invitational and Beginning Fence Work class. The new programs and opportunities available to futurity attendees even extend beyond the show pen.
New for 2019, stallion owners generously donated a 2020 breeding to elite sires that will be auctioned off during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales right here in Fort Worth, Texas. One 2020 breeding to the following stallions will be auctioned off during the Yearling and Broodmare Sale Sessions: Call Me Mitch, CR Gotcha Covered, Dual Smart Rey, Hashtags, Hickory Holly Time, Meteles Cat, One Fine Vintage, One Time Pepto, Time For The Diamond and Kit Kat Sugar. We invite everyone to join us in the John Justin Sale Arena on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, for this special opportunity.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the stallion owners who donated a breeding to benefit the NRCHyA! We would also like to thank Todd Crawford, Jeremy Barwick and the entire team at Western Bloodstock LLD for organizing and facilitating this special fundraising opportunity. Also, a big thank you to buyers of these top-notch breedings. We appreciate everyone’s support of the National Reined Cow Horse Youth Association. Your contributions continue to help us launch new programs and create educational opportunities for our youth members.
For more information about the NRCHyA Stallion Auction, see the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales Catalog or stop by the show office. Good luck to all the competitors here at the Snaffle Bit Futurity! We hope everyone enjoys the celebration of the 50th annual NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. We are grateful to experience and be a part of the rich history and tradition.
NrCha SNaFFLE BIT FUTUrITY SaLES
An added bonus to buying a reined cow horse is the Western Bloodstock NRCHA Sale Incentive purse, drawing from $120,000 in 2019.
The 2019 National Reined Cow Horse Association’s Snaffle Bit Futurity® once again offers two days of sales where bidders buy the industry’s top prospects, proven performance horses and broodmares. Managed by Western Bloodstock, Ltd, the 2019 sale has a big marker to reach in order to top last year’s high-selling horse, Roadreyge, that sold for $100,000. For Jeremy Barwick, owner of Western Bloodstock, the high prices match the high quality of horses.
“The quality of what the sellers are offering and how the sales are structured brings buyers to the sale,” said Barwick. “When you can come to this show and see what is working in the show pen and then literally walk right into these sales that are offering just that, it is easy. All the yearlings, 2-year-olds and performance horses have radiographs right here in the sale repository, there is no other place that you can get this combination.”
Buyers are also making a purchase for their future, with the “new” Western Bloodstock NRCHA Sale Incentive Purse paying out for the first time in 2019. Horses purchased at the last two sales that are shown at the Snaffle Bit Futurity are eligible for a large incentive purse.
“Because of the numbers of sale horses offered in the 2017 sales, the sale incentive purse reached over
$120,000,”Barwick said. “It will be very exciting to watch which sale horses take home that added money in the show pen.”
In 2018, 173 horses sold for an average of $13,620. The high-selling broodmare, SDP Got Fancy Genes, sold for $34,000 to Alvin Fults. The second-high-selling horse of the sale was a 3-year-old stallion, One Shiney Metallic, that sold to Don and Teresa Martin for $64,000.
$19,600, was
the Open 2-Year-Old Sale Incentive.
The 2-year-old sale preview is Thursday, October 17, in the Watt Arena 30 minutes after the show ends. Starting on October 18th, an afternoon sale session in the Watt Arena features the Performance Horse Sale to be followed immediately by the Select 2-Year-Old Sale. At the completion of the 2-YearOld Sale, the bidders and consignors will move to the John Justin Arena for
the first session of the NRCHA Select Yearling and Broodmare Sale. The second session of the NRCHA Select Yearling and Broodmare Sale begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 19th, and will be in the John Justin Arena. More information about the 2019 Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales can be found at nrcha.com and westernblood stock.net.
///// $120,000 PAYOUT FOR NRCHA SALE INCENTIVE
All weanlings, yearlings and 2-year-old horses sold at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales are eligible to participate in the NRCHA Sale Incentive Program. In 2019, the NRCHA has $25,000-added money into the purse. This money combined with pay-in from owners and consignors brings the payout purse to $120,000. Purses will be paid to the four highest-advancing eligible foals in the non pro and open divisions, based on prelim composites. For more information visit nrcha.com.
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Metallic Freckle ridden by Tucker Robinson and owned by Anna Lisa Luna, who was enrolled in
NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION
BREEDER DIRECTORY
Call Me Mitch (Metallic Cat x Miss Hickory Hill x Doc’s Hickory), is a 2011 bay roan stallion with performance earnings of $173,000+. 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. 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.
Metallic Cat (High Brow Cat x Chers Shadow x Peptoboonsmal), owned by Rocking P Ranch, is a $25 Million Dollar Sire, National Cutting Horse Association Open Horse of the Year and the 2016 / 2017 NCHA Sire of the Year. He is the second highest money-earning stallion in the history of the NCHA. His latest milestone is becoming an NRCHA Million Dollar Sire, with more than $1.6 million in cow horse offspring earnings. For more information on Metallic Cat, visit metalliccat.com.
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. Their sponsorship and support of the NRCHA includes the $25,000 added to the Open Bridle Spectacular at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes, $25,000 added to the CD Survivor Memorial Open Bridle Spectacular at the NRCHA Derby and $25,000 added to the Open Bridle class at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. Learn more about Holy Cow Performance Horses at www.HolyCowPerformanceHorses.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 3-yearolds in 2019. Time For The Diamond stands at Oswood Stallion Station in Weatherford, Texas. For more information, visit www.NickDowers.com.
Brother Jackson (Peptoboonsmal x Shes Icing Onthe Cat x High Brow Cat) is a 2009 AQHA Sorrel Stallion with multiple titles to his credit including 2017 CD Memorial Bridle Spectacular Champion. Dan Perez owns the stallion that has earnings of more than $140,000, he also has more than 100 AQHA points. He is trained and shown by Ken Wold and stands at Wolds’ Training Stables & Stallion Services in Wilton, California.
SDP Buffalo Ranch - Where the Elite Are Found… For nearly 50 years, SDP Buffalo Ranch has paved a path of success in the horse industry. We know what it takes to be successful in breeding and performance at the highest levels. SDP Buffalo Ranch is all about the people. They are really in the people business, horses are just the product. SDP Buffalo Ranch are committed to excellence in stallion service, horsemanship and customer relations. Your success is their success! We offer full service Equine Reproductive services. See their stallion line up at http://www.SDPBuffaloRanch.com
Holly Time is a 2010 red roan stallion sired by One Time Pepto and out of Hickorys Holly Cee owned by DT Horses with LTE well over $225,000. His achievements span all the NRCHA disciplines: Snaffle Bit - 2013 NRCHA Intermediate Open Futurity Champion, 2014 NRCHA Open Derby Champion, Hackamore – 2015 NRCHA Open Hackamore Champion and now Bridle, 2018 World’s Greatest Horseman Champion. He is tested as 5 Panel N/N and is currently standing at Oswood Stallion Station. Visit him on the web at http://oswoodstallionstation.com/ hickoryhollytime, or on Facebook HickoryHollyTime or at www.dthorses.com/stallions.
Manion Ranch and Smooth As A Cat are proud to team up with the NRCHA. Already producing NRCHA offspring earnings in excess of $1.1 million dollars (as of 12/20/18) and named an NRCHA elite sire is only the tipping point of what is yet to transpire for this stallion who has NCHA lifetime earnings in excess of $500,000. He was an NCHA Horse Of The Year, is an NCHA Hall of Fame Horse; he also won multiple NCHA Championships and was a Finalist 43 times. Smooth As A Cat is High Brow Cat’s All-Time leading siring son, and is the only Horse Of The Year to sire two NCHA Open Horses Of the Year. Smooth As A Cat has been ranked 4th or higher of NCHA leading sires for 9 consecutive years. Smooth As A Cat’s offspring have won in excess of $26.5 million dollars and he has sired champions and money earners out of mares by 40 + plus different bloodlines and the list of accomplishments goes on. Smooth As A Cat stands at Weatherford Equine Breeding Center.
Legendary Quarter Horses and superior Black Angus cattle are hallmarks of the “Four Sixes,” a 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 work and racing.
Western Bloodstock is the trusted name in performance horse sales, and is proud to produce and manage this year’s National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales! Visit them on the web at www. WesternBloodstock.com.
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Stevie Rey Von (Metallic Cat x Miss Ella Rey x Dual Rey), owned by Fults Ranch LTD, has $420,928 in lifetime earnings. This sire’s outstanding pedigree matches his moves in the show pen. At the 2018 NCHA Super Stakes, “Stevie” set an arena record-breaking score of 231 to win the class; along with many other championship titles, including the 2015 NCHA Open Futurity. Stevie’s first foal crop arrived in 2018, and they are definitely looking the part. For more information on Stevie follow him on Facebook or visit steviereyvon.com.
The skill and experience of Jeremy Barwick, Dr. Charlie Buchanan and staff make Brazos Valley Stallion Station in Stephenville, Texas, unique among breeding and performance horse establishments, and a vital center for horse owners, competitors and breeders. Find them on the web at http://www.brazosvalleystallionstation.com
NRR Cat King Cole, owned by North Ridge Ranch, has National Cutting Horse Association earnings totaling more than $230,000, all of which were earned in Open divisions. After finishing the 2016 show year as NCHA World Reserve Open Champion and World Champion Stallion, he retired to stud completely sound. “Cole” is a multiple aged event champion and member of NCHA Hall of Fame. His first crops are just now hitting the show pen. North Ridge Ranch is excited to introduce NNR Cat King Cole to the cow horse world. With his attributes of quick- footedness, range of motion and good disposition, Cole’s foals will be a plus within this industry. Visit www.North–Ridge-Ranch.com for more information.
Kit Kat Sugar (High Brow Cat x Sugar N Dulce x Smart Lil Ricochet) has lifetime earnings of $240,903. He earned six limited aged event championships and was named the 2012 National Cutting Horse Association Horse of the Year as a 4-year-old. “Skeet” has passed on his athleticism, style and character to his offspring, who have already amassed more than $1.8 million in the cutting and cow horse arenas.
“Skeet” is owned by Barbara Allsup and stands at Brazos Valley Stallion Station in Stephenville, Texas. For more information on Kit Kat Sugar, follow him on Facebook or visit www.brazosvalleystallionstation.com.
Metallic Rebel (Metallic Cat x Sweet Abra x Abrakadabracre) is owned by Tom and Lisa Guinn, and trained by NCHA Multi-Million Dollar Rider Beau Galyean. Rebel’s accomplishments include 2017 NCHA Open Horse of the Year, NCHA World Champion stallion, 13 aged event championships, three reserve championship titles and is a 33-time event finalist; accumulating over $420,000 in lifetime earnings. As he transitions from the show pen to the breeding barn, this sire’s first offspring, arriving in 2018, are displaying not only his tremendous character, but also his incredible confirmation. For more information, visit metallicrebel. com and follow him on Facebook.
Smooth Talkin Style (Smooth As A Cat x Stylish Play Lena x Docs Stylish Oak), owned by Holmes and Hill, was a force to be reckoned with in the show pen, claiming numerous coveted titles including NCHA Open Horse of the Year, NCHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion, Super Stakes Open Co-Champion and Breeders Invitational Champion. Stylish Play Lena, his dam, has produced more than $1.7 million dollars in earnings, with a staggering $95,000 average earnings per offspring. Smooth Talkin Style is Stylish Play Lena’s leading stallion offspring with earnings in excess of $305,000. According the NCHA, “Talker” is a recordsetting Open Horse of the Year, accumulating more than 700 points in less than 9 months of showing; thus, securing the coveted title of Horse of the Year by August of his 4-year-old year. Smooth Talkin Style retired to the breeding barn, completely sound, at the end of his 4-year-old year. This sire’s first foal crop arrived in 2017 and has exceeded our expectations. Smooth Talkin Style is 5-panel genetic tested as N/N. Follow Talker on Facebook and visit him at smoothtalkinstyle.com.
Hashtags (Metallic Cat x Dual Rey Tag) has lifetime earnings of $478,571. A 2018 NCHA Open World Champion and World Champion Stallion trained and shown by Tatum Rice, Hashtag’s first foal crop arrives in 2019.
“Hashtags is just a great individual,” said Rice. “He makes it easy! Mind, heart, cow sense and strength.” The stallion is owned by Hashtag Ventures LP and standing at Brazos Valley Stallion Station in Stephenville, TX. For more information on Hashtags, follow him on Facebook or visit www. brazosvalleystallionstation.com.
mEET ThE BoarD oF DIrECTorS
Corey Cushing
President NRCHA Two Million Dollar Rider, Corey Cushing, is serving his first year as the association’s president. Corey resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Kristen, and three children, Caleb, Lincoln and Capri. Together they own and operate the family-oriented Corey Cushing Performance Horses. Cushing began his show career in the reining horse industry, winning the 1999 NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity. During his seventeen years of training cow horses, Corey has claimed every major event championship title, including the 2007 NRCHA Open Stallion Stakes, 2009 NRCHA Open Derby, three NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity® wins and two NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman titles. The elite horseman became the youngest Million Dollar Rider, crossing this prestigious sevenfigure milestone at the 2012 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, and then became the association’s youngest Two Million Dollar Rider at the 2018 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity.
Todd Bergen
Todd Bergen is the only rider to achieve Two Million Dollar 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. Bergen 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 NRHA 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.
Paul Bailey Vice President
Paul Bailey, Sparta, Tennessee, has been in the transportation/ warehousing business for nearly 30 years.
Besides his long-time 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. The Bailey family also supports the reined cow horse industry by producing a large event in the southeast region, the East Coast Reined Cow Horse Classic, in honor of their dear friend Dom Conicelli.
Frank Prisco Secretary
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, as well. Prisco has served the NRCHA in various capacities, including chairing the association’s Affiliate Committee, and twice serving as President of the Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Association affiliate.
Joe Carter
The NRCHA Veterinarian, Joe Carter, DVM, was first 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, have three children and four grandchildren.
Todd Crawford
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 fourdozen 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 Alexander, is a champion reined cow horse competitor with multiple world titles on her résumé.
Diane Edwards
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. Both Diane and Jess have retired from careers at Manson Construction Company and are enjoying spending more time with their horses, donkeys, goats, dogs and a pig.
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.
Amanda Gardiner
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, share a passion for breeding and showing reined cow horse. They have three children—Greysen, Gage, and Grace.
Darren Miller
Once a star athlete on the baseball diamond, Darren Miller is now a top-rated NRCHA professional and judge. Throughout his 30-year career of horse training the Dodge City, Kansas, native has competed in cutting, reining and reined cow horse. In addition to accumulating countless regional, world and national titles, Miller also operates a successful non pro and youth program. Over the years, the horseman has served on several boards, including the NRCHA Board of Directors, National Western Stock Show, Rocky Mountain Reining Horse Association and Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association. In 2019, Miller made his return to the NRCHA Board of Directors, now serving as the Judge Committee Chairperson. Darren Miller Stables Inc. is located in Watkins, Colorado. The full-service training and breeding facility is operated by Miller and his wife, Rhoda Rein. The couple are avid NRCHA competitors, breeders and partial owners of the stallion SDP Blue Blood.
Jon Roeser
Jon Roeser has been 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 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. 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. In 2019, Jon will be joining his father, Jim, and brother, Dan, in the NRCHA Hall of Fame. Jon and his wife, Tanya, reside in Kuna, Idaho, with their four children: Clay, Gage, Tylar and Kelsi.
Boyd Rice
An active NRCHA member and fierce competitor since 2001, Boyd Rice understands the important history of the reined cow horse and values the excitement of the sport that no other discipline offers. In 2002, Boyd made the finals at both the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity and NCHA Futurity. By 2014, Boyd became the only rider in history to win the Open Snaffle Bit Futurity and World’s Great Horseman championship titles on the same horse, Oh Cay N Short. In addition to this record-breaking achievement and several major titles, he is also an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider and Four Million Dollar Rider in the NCHA. Boyd resides in Weatherford, Texas, with his wife of 35 years, Halee. Together, the couple created a family-oriented business, with three children; Tarin, Tatum and Trea, and three grandchildren; Charly, Tell and Kennedy.
Jake Telford
Jake Telford began his career nearly 20 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. In 2015, he claimed his first NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity championship title. Jake and his wife Jessie, who is a professional barrel racer and National Finals Rodeo qualifier, operate his training business. The couple shares their love of rodeo and reined cow horses with their two daughters, Shawny and Sierra.
Cayley Wilson
Canadian horseman Cayley Wilson was elected to the NRCHA Board of Directors in 2019. Shortly after falling in love with the exciting sport of reined cow horse, Wilson showed his first snaffle bit futurity horse in 2002. Throughout his 20-year horse training career, Wilson has claimed several finalists spots at NRCHA premier events and collected numerous championship titles. Desiring to be as involved with the association as possible, he became an AA NRCHA Judge, and judged the NRCHA Derby twice—a career highlight. The NRCHA Professionals Committee Chairperson owns and operates Wilson Performance Horses in Abbotsford, British Columbia, just a few miles north of the U.S. border. Cow horse is a passion shared by the entire family - his wife, Katie, is an avid NRCHA non pro competitor, his oldest daughter, Ryley, competes in youth and high school rodeo events, and the youngest daughter, Grace, is already following in her family’s footsteps.
Dan Roeser
Dan Roeser has been a consistent top NRCHA moneyearning professional and has won futurity championships at numerous NRCHA affiliate events, as well as dozens of year-end championships in the Intermountain Reined Cow Horse Circuit. 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.
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 programs, which has grown into the NRCHA Celebration of Champions. Dan operates his training facility, Roeser Ranch, in Marsing, Idaho.
MJ Isakson NRCHA Foundation Chairperson
MJ Isakson is the NRCHA Foundation board chair. She is a program manager, content strategist and filmmaker from Washington State. Isakson has a B.A. in English and an M.S. in Computer Science. She’s been involved with the NRCHA as a documentarian since 2008, first producing video shorts, and most recently directing the film, Down The Fence. Down The Fence won numerous awards, including Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature Film at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and Best Documentary Script from Western Writers of America. It was also selected for the American Film Showcase, a film diplomacy program funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and produced by the USC School of Cinematic Arts. MJ has been content strategist and developer for Fortune 500 tech companies for over a decade and is currently working on her own startup.
SPONSOR SUPPORT
Metallic Cat becomes Snaffle Bit Futurity® title sponsor, joining returning sponsors CINCH, Discount Tire and Holy Cow Performance Horses
For a corporation to continue to provide financial support for an equine event means that the industry is on the right track, and the reined cow horse industry is definitely headed in the right direction. In 2019, not only did Metallic Cat join as the presenting sponsor of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®, but Discount Tire, CINCH and Holy Cow Performance Horses renewed their support of the event.
Metallic Cat’s offspring have won more than $26 million dollars in the arena, in all disciplines, and that includes reined cow horse champions Call Me Mitch and Cats Picasso. In 2018, Metallic Cat joined the NRCHA Million Dollar Sire club, and less than one year later, surpassed the $2 million dollar threshold. Owned by Bobby Patton’s Rocking P Ranch in Weatherford, Texas, the Snaffle Bit Futurity is excited to have Metallic Cat as the presenting sponsor. Visit metalliccat.com for information about the stallion.
“The last few years have been an exciting adventure into the performance horse world. The athleticism and intelligence of these horses continue to amaze me on a daily basis,” said Patton. “Rocking P Ranch is thrilled
to expand our relationship with the NRCHA. Being a part of the 50-year celebration of the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity is quite an honor for team Metallic Cat.”
Longtime sponsor CINCH returns for the sixth year, providing the Intermediate Open competitors with $30,000 guaranteed. The Western wear company, based in Denver, Colorado, supports the equine industry by creating quality jeans, shirts and casual wear that stands up to the horse show lifestyle. The added money in the Intermediate Open division helps upand-coming reined cow horse trainers continue to pursue their careers. Visit cinchjeans.com for information about the company’s quality guarantee and a directory of retailers.
For a sixth consecutive year, Discount Tire is the title sponsor of the Snaffle Bit Futurity Non Pro divisions, 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.With more than 1,000 stores in 35 states, Discount Tire, which does business under the name America’s Tire in parts of California, is
the most recognized name in the industry. In 2019, the company is honored with induction into the NRCHA Hall of Merit. Learn more about Discount Tire on the web at discounttire.com.
“The continued support from our sponsors benefits the entire reined cow horse industry,” says Jay Winborn, NRCHA executive director. “The investment made in breeding, training and competing on a cow horse is substantial, and the incentives provided through higher purses boosted by our great sponsors reflects the dedication to our industry.”
In 2019, Holy Cow Performance Horses’ longtime support of reined cow horse events continues to shine a spotlight on the supreme goal in training a reined cow horse—a bridle horse. The sponsorship gives $50,000 added to the Open Bridle Spectaculars, held at the Stakes and Derby Open, and an additional $25,000 added to the Open Bridle held at the Snaffle Bit Futurity. Phil and Nancy Crawford-Hall, owners of Holy Cow Performance Horses, have facilities in Santa Ynez, California, and Weatherford, Texas, and have horses showing in reined cow horse and cutting events. Visit holycowperformancehorses.com to see more on this sponsor.
To see all of NRCHA corporate and breeder sponsors, visit nrcha.com.
Sponsor Liason/ Tradeshow Coordinator Ashley Valor
Bookkeeper Joy Galvan
CPA Melissa Nation
Director of Judges Bill Enk
Futurity/Hackamore Classic Judge Lyn Anderson
Futurity/Hackamore Classic Judge Chris Benedict
Futurity/Hackamore Classic Judge Al Dunning
Futurity/Hackamore Classic Judge Bozo Rogers
Futurity/Hackamore Classic Judge Ken Wold
Horse Show Judge Wade Reaney
Horse Show Judge Rick Chayer
Head Scribe Pam Rose
Scribe 1 Allison Chapman
Scribe 2 Jodi Finkenbinder
Scribe 3 Tawny Fye
Scribe 4 Sandy Jirkovsky
Scribe 5 John Briggs
Scribe 6 Katie Wilson
Scribe 7 Mackenzie Fallis
Show Manager Chris Jeter
Assistant Show Manager Morgan Tweedy
Gate Official Marilyn Peters
Arena Dirt Jim Kiser / Kiser Arena Specialists
Awards Debbie Tweedy
Cattle Boss Todd Reagan
Cattle Crew Bruce Slover
Cattle Crew Jody Adams
Cattle Crew Phil Land
Cattle Crew Zach Burson
Cattle Crew Brooke Davis
Cattle Crew Frankie Mello
Cattle Crew Randi Hetrick
ADVERTISERS INDEX
Cattle Crew Justin Arnold
Practice Pen Andi Paul
Practice Pen Assitant Ashley Valor
Cattle Acquisition Bronc Willoughby
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NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION
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NOTE: If the following statements are not answered or it is not signed, your declaration will not be accepted and will be returned to you for completion. Non Pro status is extended on a temporary basis and is subject to revocation pending approval by the Non Pro Committee. Non Pro status will be null and void if it is determined that you do not qualify under NRCHA Non Pro conditions, as defined in the NRCHA Rulebook. A Non Pro Card will not be issued until all requirements are satisfied.
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• Act with honesty and transparency when purchasing horses as well as competing at NRCHA events.
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• 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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Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association
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Website: www.albertareinedcowhorse.ca
Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association
Bronwyn McCormick
28150 N Alma School Pkwy Ste 103-520 Scottsdale, AZ 85262
420 Smart Diamond Time, S, 2016; Time For The Diamond X Smart Catahoula
O - Brian & Elisabeth Hayes; R - Susannah F. Campbell
R - 205 H - 180 C - 108 O• IO• LO• LDS
421 Not A Wimpy Chic, M, 2016; Wimpys Little Step X Smart Travelin Chic
O - G2 Performance Horses; R - Grant F. Lindaman II
R - 86 H - 200 C - 42 O• IO
423 TRR Lucky Brazos, S, 2016; Pepcid X TRR Ms Lucky Gun
O - Kyle Brewer & Tripp Townsend; R - Tripp Townsend
R - 268 H - 192 C - 94 O• IO• LO
424 SJR Diamond Storm, S, 2016; CD Diamond X Ginas Metallic Storm
O - Tripp Townsend; R - Ben Baldus
R - 225 H - 72 C - 123 O• IO
426 Giddy Up Kat, G, 2016; Kit Kat Sugar X Ipanema
O - Trish Valasek; R - Adam T. Donaldson
R - 199 H - 59 C - 62 O• IO• LO
427 Reeding A Metallic, M, 2016; Metallic Cat X Reeds Instant Magic
O - Winch Ranch LLC; R - Chris C. Cox
R - 101 H - 25 C - 191 O• IO• LO
429 Metallic Yadda, S, 2016; Metallic Cat X Rio CD YadaYadaYada
O - Rocking BS Ranch; R - Terrill Heaton
R - 119 H - 218 C - 10 O• IO
430 GA Cats Munyeco, S, 2016; Cats Merada X SRS Munyeca
O - Harry Lowe & Garland Parks; R - Mark A. Luis
R - 28 H - 212 C - 121 O• IO
431 MW RenegadeSafari, S, 2016; Dualin Safari Cat X Another Renegade
O - Matt Whitman; R - Wade Meador
R - 226 H - 21 C - 164 O• IO
433 Katz Hot Spot, M, 2016; Spots Hot X Stray Katz
O - Darren Holsten; R - Ty Brown
R - 221 H - 164 C - 145 O• IO• LO
434 SJR Dualin Cadilac, S, 2016; Dual Rey X Sumkinda Pinkcadilac
O - Brady E. Weaver; R - Brady E. Weaver
R - 110 H - 174 C - 17 O
435 Forever Time, M, 2016; Hickory Holly Time X Soula Jule Forever
O - Thad/Kristen York; R - Kyle Trahern
R - 131 H - 268 C - 25 O• IO
437 Be My Oak E, M, 2016; Olena Oak X Jasons Rey Of Light
O - Thad/Kristen York; R - Kyle Trahern
R - 18 H - 155 C - 234 O• IO
445 Metallic Slide, M, 2016; Metallic Cat X Sliden Wright By
O - Beechfork Ranch; R - Geoffrey T. Sheehan
R - 73 H - 169 C - 258 O• IO• LO
446 Sixteen Carat Cat, M, 2016; Metallic Cat X All That N Cat
O - Beechfork Ranch; R - Geoffrey T. Sheehan
R - 214 H - 253 C - 19 O• IO• LO
462 Annies One Time, M, 2016; One Time Pepto X Shiney Nu Annie
O - Wagonhound Land & Livestock; R - Nicholas S. Dowers
R - 68 H - 101 C - 221 O
463 Sister Magic, M, 2016; WR This Cats Smart X Smoke N My Wranglers
O - Dan Macedo; R - Tucker J. Robinson
R - 185 H - 106 C - 50 O
OPEN FUTURITY ENTRIES AND DRAW
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477 Metallic Jezebel, M, 2016; Metallic Cat X GunSmart Gay
O - Bogle Brothers LLC; R - Trevor D. Carter
R - 256 H - 99 C - 170 O• IO• LO• L1
484 Nickles Playgirl, M, 2016; Shiners Nickle X SDP Driven With Mom
O - Setting Sun Ranch LLC; R - Naomi Bancroft
R - 8 H - 149 C - 217 O• IO• LO• L1• LDS
489 AtLasst, S, 2016; Spots Hot X That Catomine
O - Michael T. Stabbe; R - Lance R. Scheffel
R - 273 H - 23 C - 151 O• IO
498 GA Dual R Starlight, S, 2016; Dual R Smokin X Cookie Starlight
O - Shane Boston; R - Boyd J. Rice
R - 70 H - 157 C - 63 O• IO
500 Dual Star Merada, S, 2016; Cats Merada X Dual N At Noon
O - Jeff Clinton; R - Zane P. Davis
R - 180 H - 36 C - 120 O
502 Wednesday Cat, M, 2016; Solano Cat X Smokin On Wednesday
O - Shannon & Hershel Reid; R - Ron Ralls
R - 201 H - 4 C - 157 O• IO
503 Cattin In The Light, M, 2016; Solano Cat X Shiney O Light
O - Shannon & Hershel Reid; R - Ron Ralls
R - 97 H - 27 C - 256 O• IO
505 CR Double Tuff, M, 2016; Woody Be Tuff X CR Too Catty
O - Laurie Woods / Lexi Kastanis; R - Brendon Clark
R - 167 H - 87 C - 270 O• IO
507 One Peppy Chic, M, 2016; One Time Pepto X Smart Travelin Chic
O - G2 Performance Horses; R - Grant F. Lindaman II
R - 15 H - 167 C - 134 O• IO
516 Smartt Phone, M, 2016; Smart Boons X Smart Little Reyna
O - Barbara Lindemann Ditmore; R - Luke Neubert
R - 172 H - 62 C - 141 O• IO• LO• L1
LEVEL 1 LIMITED OPEN FUTURITY ENTRIES AND DRAW
Back # Name of Horse Sex Foal Year Sire/Dam O - Owner R - Rider R-Rein Draw H-Herd Draw C-Cow Draw Divisions O = Open IO = Intermediate Open LO = Limited Open L1 = Level 1 Limited Open LDS = Ladies
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134 Blu Boon Shining, G, 2016; Once In A Blu Boon X Azucar De Munyeca
O - Jerry & Erica Keeney; R - Jed J. Lawrence
R - 34 H - 8 C - 16 L1
371 Zeze Does It Again, G, 2016; Zezes Pepto Cat X Texas Highbrow Ritz
O - Tom & Lorna Neel; R - JD Holland
R - 10 H - 28 C - 31 L1
438 Tappin To The Blues, S, 2016; Once In A Blu Boon X Rattle Tap
O - Kyle J Linaweaver; R - Jess B. Morgan
R - 18 H - 5 C - 22 L1
439 CR Woods Up Doc, G, 2016; Once In A Blu Boon X CR Docs Woody Rose
O - Adam R. Schwalm; R - Matlock Rice
R - 23 H - 6 C - 10 L1
444 Sippin Stella, M, 2016; Smart Boons X Peppy Nicolena
O - M J Cadgene; R - Jake R. Cruzan
R - 17 H - 29 C - 36 L1
450 To Smart To Cash, G, 2016; Big Chex To Cash X So Smart Dot Com
O - Justine Logan; R - Mack Dodsworth
R - 14 H - 3 C - 24 L1
457 Star Rey Eyed Cat, M, 2016; Dual Smart Rey X Cats Bright Star
O - Charles Roybal; R - Charles Roybal
R - 16 H - 25 C - 3 L1
458 Smoke On Fishko, G, 2016; JM On Time X Fishko Smoke
O - Cheri Carter; R - Mike T. Smith
R - 27 H - 7 C - 11 L1
461 Smart Chics Dig Gold, M, 2016; Pale Face Dunnit X Smart Ravalin Chic
O - Teresea Welch; R - Elise C. Ulmer-Etzebeth
R - 21 H - 1 C - 7 L1• LDS
465 Trashs Guns R Loaded, S, 2016; Chics Loaded Gun X Dunnits White Trash
O - Judy And Jane Hatfield; R - Matt W. Wood
R - 29 H - 21 C - 13 L1
466 Bet She Can Dance, M, 2016; Bet Hesa Cat X Shine By Frosty Nic
O - Manda McCarthy; R - Manda McCarthy
R - 32 H - 2 C - 25 L1• LDS
468 Time For New Shoes, M, 2016; Hickory Holly Time X Purdy New Shoes
O - Melinda L. Cheetham; R - Samantha Cheetham
R - 25 H - 15 C - 1 L1• LDS
470 Shinin In The Shade, M, 2016; Shady Lil Starlight X Sheza Sparklin CD
O - Holy Cow Perf. Horses LLC; R - Philip A. Rivas
R - 30 H - 9 C - 14 L1
474 Karsyns Spoonful, S, 2016; Spoonful Of Sweets X Dw Zans Zane
O - Kent And Becky Ledoux; R - Shawn Holden
R - 1 H - 30 C - 33 L1
475 SR Lil High Brow CD, S, 2016; High Brow CD X Little Belly Button
O - Shawn Holden; R - Shawn Holden
R - 19 H - 24 C - 12 L1
479 Bos Wonder Rey, S, 2016; Botero X Special Tart Girl
O - 4 Rockin O’s Ranch LLC; R - Blake L. Thompson
R - 12 H - 36 C - 20 L1
481 HQ Wilma Gotta Kitty, M, 2016; Meteles Cat X Wilma Gotta Gun
O - Reid Hockenson; R - Sarah T. Murphey
R - 15 H - 31 C - 23 L1• LDS
482 RKR SpaceCowboy, G, 2016; Rubiesscoobiedoobie X Cheno Pep Jan
O - Rockin’ K Remuda, LLC.; R - Luke J. Hammerness
