Reined Cow Horse News - January/February 2025

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION

VOLUME 30, NO. 1

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

VOLUME 30, NO. 1

The official publication of the National Reined Cow Horse Association

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Mark your Calendars for 2025!

Celebration of Champions: February 15–March 1

W HAT TO LOOK FOR

ONLINE

World’s Greatest Horseman® Finals: March 1 Stallion Stakes: April 3–12 Hall of Fame Banquet: April 11 Western Derby: May 29–June 8 Hackamore Classic: July 21–27 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®: October 3–18

Ensure that your 2025 foals are nominated to the Cow Horse Incentive program!

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Official Publication of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Published by Equine Network

NRCHA 256 North Hwy 377 | Pilot Point, TX 76258 Phone: 940-488-1500 | Fax: 940-488-1499 | info@nrcha.com | www.NRCHA.com NRCHA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS President: Boyd Rice | Vice President: Paul Bailey | Secretary: Todd Crawford | Treasurer: Trey Neal Executive Director: Emily Konkel | Director of Marketing: Callie Boevers Director of Incentive & Sponsorship: Patty Tiberg | Director of Judges: Bill Enk Director of Programs: Tara Carter | Director of Shows: Tina McCleary Official NRCHA Photographer: Primo Morales | Official NRCHA Videographer: Equine Promotion

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FEATURES

MARC LAXINETA, DVM

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A Horseman and an Innovator Remembering NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee and Million Dollar Rider Bob Avila.

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The Moment of Truth The year-long journey to an NRCHA National Championship reveals competitors’ true mettle, and these horse-and-rider pairs rose to the challenge.

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2024 NRCHA Regional Champions

2024 Merit Award Recipients

NRCHA members saddled up to earn regional titles across the U.S., Canada and around the globe during the 2024 show season.

The NRCHA Merit Award Program recognizes outstanding equine performers at all competition levels.

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DEPARTMENTS 10 From the Executive Director 16 From the Judge’s Chair 18 From the NRCHYA rom the NRCHA 22 FFoundation 162 Wellness CIRCLE UP

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Faces of NRCHA: Marilee Nies STACY JUDD

MEMBER ROUNDUP

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MEMBER RESOURCES

164 Cow Horse Incentive Subscribed Stallions 166 Rider Eligibility Lists 192 NRCHA Committee Directory 194 Affiliate List 195 Suspended Member List 196 NRCHA Sanctioned Events

now the Pro: 38 KRicky Nicolazzi otable Non Pro: 44 NKenli Worley dmirable Assistant: 46 AJesse Spence owboy Connection: 50 COrren Koontz

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2025 Celebration of Champions and World’s Greatest Horseman® Schedule

COURTESY OF KENLI WORLEY

Past World’s Greatest Youth Horseman® Champions

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COURTESY OF KOONTZ FAMILY

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Past World’s Greatest Horseman® Champions

On the Cover:

Shawn Hays and MoonShineAndTwoAdvil claimed the 2024 NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman® title. Who will win this year? Photo by Carolyn Simancik

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025.

CALLIE BOEVERS

Emily Konkel, NRCHA Executive Director

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hat a great year for our cow horse family! We made many strides in 2024 as an association, including introducing the new NRCHA Cow Horse Incentive, which changes the game for our horses and breeders. We increased our go-round payouts for the 2024 World’s Greatest Horseman®, dramatically increasing participation and exposure for this incredible event. Along those lines, we revamped the boxing eligibility, opening opportunities for exhibitors. We reinvigorated our NRCHA Foundation, hosting its first-ever gala, which raised more than $100,000. Overall, we worked hard all year to make things bigger and better for the industry, our association and our horses.

Last year was just the start of the good things for NRCHA. In 2025, we look forward to building on the Cow Horse Incentive’s momentum and looking at how we can improve and support our judging and affiliate programs. We have members worldwide, and I look forward to learning how to ensure everyone finds a place in the cow horse family.

I believe we’ll continue to see how valuable the cow horse is to many facets of the Western performance industry, and we want to continue to show that to the world, including rodeo and other opportunities. How we talk about cow horse, how we present our horses and the welcoming atmosphere of our events— large and small—opens so many doors for our horses, breeders and exhibitors. We’ll continue to show that we have a place for anyone to play.

Thank you for your role in making 2024 incredible and continuing to be part of our sport in 2025. With members like you who breed, train and exhibit the outstanding horses we see at every event, the New Year looks great for the cow horse family.

—Emily Konkel

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FROM THE JUDGE’S CHAIR

An NRCHA judging seminar can open your eyes to the intricacies of our sport.

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f you can attend an NRCHA judging seminar— whether you are a judge, want to become a judge or are interested in what judges are looking to lookfor —you should take advantage of the opportunity.

NRCHA judging is a constant, eye-opening experience.

If you want to stay current, seminars will improve your judging and showing skills.

At the 2024 judges’ seminar in Fort Worth, Texas, we had a Judges Committee meeting to discuss ways to improve the transparency of cow horse judging. There are always gray areas in judging runs that, with some thought and common sense, could probably be more connected to the attempted maneuver. For example, the rundown and stop in the reined work are scored in the stop maneuver. If the rundown is poor and the stop is very good (+1), is the score still a +1, or does the poor approach make it almost impossible for the stop maneuver box to remain a +1? If you graded the approach poor (-½) and the stop very good (+1), the final score would be either a 0 or a +½ at the most. This is an example of a gray area where it’s fairly easy to only remember the +1 stop and not factor in the approach correctly.

The better judges know how to balance the scoring of the maneuvers, but coming up with the correct scores is a constant challenge.

Finishing the cow work with the circles has presented some gray-area challenges in the past. One of the main challenges has been the horse that has credit-earning circles but was reluctant to switch from one circle to the next. It wasn’t the circle that was poor; it was only the switch. The question is, how do you document where the problem occurred on the score sheet? The first thing we’ve done is to put a “P” (working out of position) over the circle boxes. That explained that something happened somewhere during the circle maneuvers even though the circles were still credit-earning. The object was to pinpoint where the infraction occurred. We’ve developed an improved way to document the facts and remove some gray areas from the circle maneuvers.

Credit applies to circles through control. The more control a horse and rider have when committing to the circles, the more chance for credit-earning circles.

Currently, the scoring of the first circle starts when

the exhibitor commits to circling the cow and includes the first circle’s quality. Credit is earned by having the cow measured and in control when starting the first circle. Assuming a controlling position on the cow and remaining there long enough to show the judges you’re in control are also credit-earning situations.

On the other side of the coin is committing to the circles with too much distance between the cow and the horse, then temporarily assuming a controlling position when circling before prematurely switching sides.

Two non-credit-earning maneuvers happened here: a poor management decision when committing to the first circle and not enough consistent control when circling to show control. The correct way to evaluate these two parts for the first circle maneuver would be a check minus for the approach to the first circle and a check minus for the circle itself, resulting in a score of check minus for the first circle. Basically, you average the approach and the quality of the circle to come up with the correct score for the first circle.

The second circle includes the switch and the quality of the second circle. A smooth setup and switch allow the judges to reward credit for the switch’s quality and the second circle itself. To earn a full plus on the second circle box, the horse would have to have a switch while remaining in control without noticeable resistance.

Promptly assuming and maintaining a controlling position on the cow until the whistle is required for a full plus in the second circle box. Here’s another scoring scenario: The switch has some resistance and a noticeable change of stride but no penalty. Then, the second circle was above average but not far enough up on the cow to exhibit a completely controlling position. The switch would be in the check minus area and the circle in the check plus area. The average of the two parts would result in a check for the second circle box. Scoring the circles in this complete manner accurately describes what happened from the time of committing to the circles until the whistle blows to end the run. That’s the goal.

Judges need to be able to justify and back up their scores through the score sheet. This helps the exhibitors understand their scores. It also helps the judges stay consistent and balanced with their scoring.

Bill Enk, NRCHA Director of Judges

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JUDGES NEED TO

BE ABLE TO JUSTIFY AND BACK UP THEIR SCORES THROUGH THE SCORE SHEET.” —Bill Enk

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Sire of offspring earning $38.7 Million

NRCHA $2 Million Sire with offspring earning $2.4 Million in Reined Cow Horse money

Highlights • LTE $500,037.51 • NCHA Horse of the Year NCHA Hall of Fame Horse • Finalist 43 times • Multiple Championships • His dam was an NCHA Futurity Non-Pro CHAMPION • Never missed a show due to injruy and retired sound

Accomplishments • The ONLY NCHA Horse of the Year to sire 2 OPEN Horses of the Year • Sire of multiple NCHA, NRCHA and AQHA World Champions • For 5 consecutive years, sire of the Top Selling Yearling at the Western Bloodstock Yearing Sales held during the NCHA Futurity.

• Sire of the ALL-TIME NCHA ARENA RECORD HOLDER (Will Rogers Coliseum) for the highest score – Holly Is Smooth marked a 233.

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FROM THE NRCHyA did a lot of good and had fun last year!

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’m happy to say 2024 was one to remember. We experienced some great highlights that spotlighted our youth members and showed what a great group we are. NRCHyA hit it out of the park this year at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®.

This year’s youth events included the Boot Race, Cow Horsin’ Around, Leadline, Stick Horse Race and Youth Buckaroo.

As we watched the participation, it was a joy to see the opportunities that these kids have to learn teamwork and leadership skills, all while having fun in the dirt!

The 2024 Celebration of Champions kicked off the year and was enjoyable.

We had our first annual “A Cowboy’s Valentine” Dance, which kids enjoyed for free, and we plan to make this a continuous event in the hope that the fun will continue throughout the years! The NRCHyA held a Stick Horse Race for the youth kids during the World’s Greatest Horseman® finals. A great crowd of kids showed up, and it was a blast to watch! It also succeeded as great entertainment while setting up for the next event in the finals.

At the Western Derby in Scottsdale, Arizona, our youth made the best out of the time spent there by participating in daily activities. The Dummy Roping Jackpot was a great way for the community to come together and cheer each other on! Our Egg and Spoon Obstacle Course was full of laughter and support from the youth and cow horse family. The money from both those events supported NRCHyA. Messy Kickball was one to remember. The kids not only had fun in the competition but also encouraged and helped each other along the way. These events were crucial for our youth to learn leadership, teamwork and focus, disguised as games and fun!

Thank you to everyone who puts their hard work and love into the youth—we appreciate you so much! To the NRCHyA board members, thank you for your dedication and time. We hope to make more great memories in 2025.

—Lilly Gilson, NRCHyA Reporter

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FROM THE The Roy Edsall Scholarship recognizes an outstanding NRCHyA member.

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ach year, NRCHA and the Edsall family award the Roy Edsall Memorial Scholarship, honoring Roy Edsall, an NRCHA professional who freely gave his time and expertise to our sport’s youth. Roy valued good horsemanship, connection with horses, sportsmanship and the cow horse community.

The primary goals of the Roy Edsall Memorial Scholarship are to identify future leaders within the Western disciplines and distinguish outstanding youth for their integrity and positive contributions to the sport. Applicants should be students 18 years of age and under who are or are related to an active member of a Western equine association, such as but not limited to NRCHA, American Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association and National Stock Horse Association.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to promoting equestrian sport, serve as positive role models for peers, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles—just as Roy did in his life. Community involvement in equestrian activities and

involvement at any level of competition (local, regional, or national) are additional requirements. Applicants can apply yearly but will only be eligible to receive this scholarship once.

NRCHA helps promote the scholarship, and the Foundation chooses the top applicants for the Edsall family to consider. We watch the finalists at the Celebration of Champions to see how they interact with other youths, care for their horses and support their fellow competitors.

We award the scholarship following the herd work of the World’s Greatest Youth Horseman® this year on Saturday, March 1. The recipient will receive a scholarship based on donations and other prizes, such as custom romal reins made by Jan Boogaerts, a custom bit made by Jess Morgan and prizes from Classic Equine and Kimes Ranch.

As members of the Edsall family, we’re happy to collaborate with the NRCHA Foundation to create this opportunity for youth members. We’re excited to learn about this year’s applicants, and we hope you’ll join us on March 1 when we announce the recipient.

Chelsea Edsall, NRCHA Foundation Chairperson

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SMOOTH TALKIN STYLE BECOMES NRCHA MILLION DOLLAR SIRE

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RCHA welcomes Smooth Talkin Style (Smooth As A Cat x Stylish Play Lena x Docs Stylish Oak) to its ranks as a Million Dollar Sire. Owned

by Teton Ridge, the 2011 sorrel stallion has National Cutting Horse Association earnings of $305,284 himself, having been named the NCHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion in 2014 and the NCHA Horse of the Year.

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Smooth Talkin Style, owned by Teton Ridge, is the latest NRCHA Million Dollar Sire club addition.

“Smooth Talkin Style stands out as a sire due to his exceptional versatility and ability to produce top-tier athletes across multiple disciplines, boasting over $7.5 million in offspring earnings,” shared John Sanislow of Teton Ridge. “His progeny consistently showcase sharp minds, adaptability and a strong competitive spirit. SJR Talkin Diamonds, the 2024 The American Performance Horseman Reined Cow Horse Champion with earnings of $203,312, is a perfect example of the high-caliber horses he sires. What truly sets him apart is his ability to pass

on both physical talent and a keen mental edge, making him a standout among sires of his class.”

NRCHA Executive Director Emily Konkel said, “We’re proud to add another cross-discipline stallion to our prestigious list of NRCHA Million Dollar Sires.

‘Talker’s’ contributions to reined cow horse are undeniable.”

Smooth Talkin Style’s highest-earning offspring in NRCHA competition are: • SJR Talkin Diamonds (out of Shinders Diamond Girl): $198,845.36 • Whatutalkinabout (out of Smart Blues): $89,167.39 • Smooth Outta Style (out of Dualin Curly Pep): $64,379.01 • Smooth Rey Talker (out of Reyleann): $57,499.39 • Chittchatt (out of Bet On Nurse): $47,326 “Reaching the $1 million milestone in reined cow horse offspring earnings marks a pivotal moment in Smooth Talkin Style’s legacy,” Sanislow continued. “It reflects his growing impact in the reined cow horse arena, where his offspring are making their mark. Horses like SJR Talkin Diamonds are leading the charge, showcasing the adaptability and excellence of his bloodline. His inclusion in the NRCHA incentive program further cements his status as a key sire in this discipline, positioning him for continued success. His foals are now eligible for major incentive programs, including the NRCHA Cow Horse Incentive, NRCHA Stallion Stakes, Breeders Invitational, Chrome Cash and the Valley Equine Reproduction Super Stallion Incentive. This ensures that Smooth Talkin Style’s influence will continue to grow, securing his place as a dominant force in reined cow horse competitions for years to come.”

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FACES OF NRCHA

Marilee Nies brings her expertise from business banking to running her own business as NRCHA’s Accounting Associate.

RCHN: How did you learn about cow horse and NRCHA? MN: Being from California, I’ve enjoyed attending events on the West Coast in years past. I have great respect for the events and talented riders. I knew NRCHA was in Pilot Point, and upon our recent home purchase in the area, the timing was perfect for being more involved in the association.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARILEE NIES

Born and raised in Redding, California, Marilee Nies has a lifelong love of horses. She recalls getting her first pony before age 5 and never looking back. The Redding Rodeo was a big part of her young horse life, where she participated in the Redding Rodeo Drill Team. She remembers attending gymkhanas and allaround shows, which she continued to do when her daughters were young.

While living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for 15 years, Nies’ daughters showed all-around horses and participated in 4-H and horse judging. She served as a board member, treasurer and president of various clubs in the all-around world. She even dabbled in custom show apparel design. Her oldest daughter continues to show in all-around events, and Nies has considered returning to the show pen.

Nies’ business education allowed her to work in business banking and operate her own boutique in Monterey, California.

She and her husband recently relocated to Pilot Point, Texas, which allowed her to take on the position with NRCHA.

RCHN: What excited you about working for the association?

MN: Being a part of a leading association in the horse industry is undoubtedly a privilege and an honor. It’s one thing to observe the hard work involved on every level to accomplish a well-organized, successful event, but it’s quite another to be a part of a team that truly holds a passion for its members and a deep desire for all to enjoy the event to its fullest extent. There are many moving parts to organize such great success, and being a small piece, it moves you as well. You feel the pride of America coming together when each event takes place. There’s just something special about the horse industry, no doubt.

RCHN: What are you most looking forward to in 2025?

MN: My hope for 2025 is that we not only continue the success of NRCHA’s 75th anniversary but also continue to build on our influence as an association in the horse industry, including leading with even more pride, passion and consideration for not only our fellow contestants but fellow Americans, and especially holding to the value of the animals we’re privileged to work with.

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KNOW THE PRO

Horsepower is in Ricky Nicolazzi’s blood.

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ost teenage boys find themselves dreaming of hundreds of horsepower under the hood. NRCHA Professional Ricky Nicolazzi knows a lot about horsepower, whether under the hood or the saddle.

Nicolazzi grew up in Italy in a family. His family had a Ferrari dealership in Northern Italy, and it seemed he’d join the family business until a friend introduced him to the original horsepower, and he’s been captivated by horses ever since.

“I grew up skiing and riding motorcycles, but every time I’d see a horse, I’d stop what I was doing and watch,” Nicolazzi said. “I was captivated.”

When he finished school as a teenager, Nicolazzi dove into the horse world. He worked for Marco Manzi, a pioneer reiner in Italy who had trained under NRHA Hall of Famer Tim McQuay in America.

“There was more opportunity for trainers in Italy with reining,” he explained.

During a trip to Oklahoma City in 1993, Nicolazzi witnessed Bob Avila win the Co-Reserve Open NRHA Futurity Championship aboard Smartin Off. He then went to work for Don Boyd in Italy before moving to the United States to work for Avila. After a few years, he returned to Italy, where he competed in reining and reined cow horse.

A true student of cow horses, in 2009, Nicolazzi obtained a working visa to return to the United States so he could focus on cow horses in California. For someone born and raised in Italy, Nicolazzi can tell you the history behind reined cow horse, the founding fathers and the up-and-comers.

He’s had success with multiple horses, such as Jos Neat, Its Bingo Time and Short

N Catt, all owned by Sarah Davis. Nicolazzi earned a coveted placement in the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Open Finals aboard Metallic Rays (also owned by Davis), which boosted his career.

Now, Nicolazzi is the head trainer of the Rogers family’s Heaven Sent Ranch, LLC, in Tucson, Arizona, where he focuses on breeding and training cow horses. Alongside his wife of 22 years, Anna, and his children, Aurora,18, and Ricky, Jr., 12, he’s built the life he dreamt of in Italy.

“The first few years, we struggled a little,” he recalled. “But I’ve been so lucky to work alongside the Rogers, and we’ve had some success with horses like Metallic Slayer. I want to thank NRCHA, the Rogers and Heaven Sent Ranch for everything they’ve done for me. Thank you to all the people who’ve helped me for the last 30 years. When you come from another country, it’s not easy.

But the system works; if you do it right, it works. I wouldn’t be able to do what I am doing today without the love of my family.”

Reined Cow Horse News: What makes reined cow horse stand out in the Western performance world?

Ricky Nicolazzi: First, it’s the all-around horse itself. We can do a lot of things on our horses. It takes a true horseman to understand the horse. That’s why tradition is important, especially in terms of how to train the horse. Then there’s the crowd— cow horse is about the excitement. When

Top: Ricky Nicolazzi trains for Heaven Sent Ranch, LLC, in Arizona.

Above: Nicolazzi relies on the support of his wife, Anna, and their two children, Aurora, 18, and Ricky, Jr., 12.

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///////// MEMBER ROUNDUP it comes to the fence work, it’s exciting for the people. They come in, and they might not know much about it, but it’s exciting when they see the speed and watch you go down the fence to control the cow. It’s awesome. Then everyone wants to try it. They might try it once or twice, and they’ll understand that it’s hard and unpredictable. But there’s something about it. You’ll get hooked and keep trying.

RCHN: What do you look for in a reined cow horse prospect?

RN: I know myself and I need to have a horse with a lot of cow sense because sometimes I can take the cow away from the horse a little. So, sometimes, I want more structure first, and then I release them to the cow. I won’t release them if they’re not very broke. I like to feel spots on the cow where we can land and have a big stop and a good turn. Sometimes, I get in trouble because I want a lot of control, but right now, I know I want a lot of cow in the breeding, so that will help me when I get them broke and start releasing more and they come back into the cow. For many years, I struggled to let the horse express himself to the cow. But in the last few years, it’s gotten better because a lot of people have helped me, and I worked a lot on it to find my own style. In the last couple of years, it started to all come together.

RCHN: What do you think about having the influx of the reining trainers doing reined cow horse?

RN: We all come from Bob Avila. He was one of the first, then came Todd Crawford.

During this time, Todd Bergen worked for Bob Avila as his assistant. When you come from reining, you have the horseman mentality. You respect the horse and know how to show the horse to the best you can. A horseman will let the horse tell you what he wants to do. Does he want to be a straight reiner? Then keep him a reiner. Does he like the cows? Then let’s work the cows. Now, breeding has refined the difference between the two sports. A cow horse will be alright in the reining, but it would be way out there to think that you could win the NRHA Futurity with a cow horse-bred horse because there’s

so much finesse on the reining breeding, which makes it harder to beat them.

RCHN: If you could ride any horse, dead or alive, who would it be?

RN: Junie Wood. She was an extremely athletic cutting mare trained by my good buddy John Mitchell. She’s an NCHA Hall of Fame mare and Open Horse of the Year. I can see myself on that horse. She was fast and had a big stop. She can do things a lot of horses wouldn’t be able to do. She was one of the best mares. She was outstanding.

RCHN: What gets you up to go to the barn in the morning?

RN: The drive for me every morning is to chase a win, for sure. I like the beauty of training a horse. I enjoy training a horse. I like to see the reward of a horse at the end of the day, just getting better day by day. I’m a planner—I know what I’m doing when I wake up in the morning because I already know my week. I know I can’t control it, but I set a weekly goal for my horses because I want them to reach their potential. I know I can’t accomplish that goal every week, but I know I’m getting that horse in that direction. And when I’m getting that horse in that direction, I say I’m doing something right. Then that rewards me to come back the next day, and I can’t wait to see if what I did the day before was the right thing. The horse will tell you.

It takes a lot of years of feel to become a horseman and learn the mechanics of the horse. You have to have the finesse to get the reward from the horse. That will make you win because you try to bring the horse to the level he needs to be to be a great competitor.

RCHN: When driving to the next show, what’s something to keep yourself awake?

RN: I like to drive at night, with less traffic, to arrive at the show with at least half a day left to work. I listen to a lot of podcasts, like those by Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday and Andrea Fappani. I like to listen to music and snack. I do a lot of cheese and crackers—typical Italian. I pack snacks so I don’t need to stop.

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RCHN: What advice would you give someone looking to get into NRCHA? RN: Don’t give up. Keep going—you’ve got this! Stay focused and keep putting in the effort. It’s important to remember that everyone starts somewhere; success doesn’t come overnight, and it takes time to build the experience and skills needed to be consistently good across three events. The key is to keep after it, even when progress feels slow—growth takes time, but trust the process. Building a strong work ethic will help you progress as it’s not just about doing the tasks at hand; it’s about showing up every day, being responsible and giving your best, even when no one is watching. Understand that it can be tough initially, but many of us have been there and made it through by sticking with it. If you work hard and with the right people, you’ll be treated well in return, as they appreciate your efforts and will support you as long as you stay engaged. Show that you’re committed to the team and loyal to the work—it’s something I truly value.

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Kenli Worley made a name for herself in cutting, and now she’s taking on reined cow horse all on her own.

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rowing up a cowgirl on her family ranch in Oklahoma, horses are at the core of Kenli Worley’s world. Her father, Tommy Marvin, trains cutting horses professionally, and Worley breeds and raises cutters and has experienced success in the cutting pen. But she found herself with an itch to get into reined cow horse. She dove in headfirst in 2022 with her family’s stallion, CP Jesse Cat (High Brow Cat x Jessies Starlight MS x Grays Starlight), shown by her father, mother and herself to more than $150,000 in National Cutting Horse Association Lifetime Earnings, and hasn’t looked back.

GETTING STARTED In 2019, Worley developed a severe case of covid. She was hospitalized, and the dire circumstances forced her to look at her life.

“The doctors sent me home from the hospital to say my goodbyes because they needed my room for someone who stood a chance at recovering,” she shared.

“But God wasn’t done with me yet. When He gifted me this second shot at life, I decided to go ahead and live it. The cow horses were my dream. I spent a lot of time being too scared to do it and worried I’d look silly.

Now I wish I hadn’t wasted all that time!”

Worley pulled her then-17-year-old stud out of retirement to learn about cow horse, taking a chance at fulfilling her lifelong dream.

“We learned the reining maneuvers together,” she said with a laugh. “Neither of us had ever done it. We entered our first cow horse show in 2022, showing in the Bridle class at the Hackamore Classic.”

That led to purchasing two prospects and her first NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®. Worley entered her first limited-age event in 2023, unaware that, unlike the NCHA Futurity, these 3-year-olds may be shown before the marquee event.

“I showed up with two horses that had never been shown, and I’d only shown in the cow horse a handful of times ever in my life,” she recalled. “I saw that other horses already had earnings and were so much more trained than mine. I did OK, and my horses were nice enough that I sold them both.”

That first aged event set the stage for Worley to experience the success she’d worked for in 2024.

CP Jesse Cat helped Kenli Worley find her feet in reined cow horse and set her on a pathway to successfully training and showing her own mounts.

A COLT WITH A STORY Worley’s family friends had bred one of their mares to CP Jesse Cat, and the resulting black colt, born on Worley’s family ranch, soon came down with a mystery illness that left him in grave condition. They found Banditos Gun (CP Jesse Cat x FLS Playin On Time x Playgun) lying in his stall, unresponsive.

“My dad and brother picked him up and hauled him to the trailer,” she said. “The vet didn’t have a very good prognosis once he examined ‘Gonzo,’ but they called a few hours later and said he was up and nursing. He’d go down and then get back up; he’d be OK, and then he wasn’t. It was such a nightmare. He racked up a huge vet bill, but nothing was proven wrong, and there wasn’t anything to fix. Once he got better, the breeders took him home.”

At the end of Gonzo’s yearling year, he proved too big and slow for what the owners wanted. Worley knew she had to have him.

“I’m sure people had to be asking, ‘What on earth is happening?’ when I said I wanted him,” she said. “My family thought he should just be a trail horse. He didn’t

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come across as super talented. But I had to have him, so I bought and trained him myself.”

Worley’s choice proved a solid one. She built on her experience from training her snaffle-bit horses in 2023 and parlayed it into a few big wins in 2024. The pair won the Level 1 and regular Boxing classes at the prefuturity, setting them up for success at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, where they won the Level 1 Boxing and made the Non Pro Boxing finals, placing fifth.

She credits the support of her parents, Tommy and Susan Marvin, and her husband, Ty Worley, as major contributors to her success.

INSPIRING OTHERS When Worley set out on her cow horse journey, she knew it wouldn’t be easy—even with her extensive experience in cutting. She’d always wanted to do it after watching events such as the World’s Greatest Horseman® and the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®. She hopes her willingness to take a risk inspires others to chase their dreams, too.

“I always thought it was so cool,” she recalled. “It’s something I always wanted to do but never seemed possible. I had no one to help me learn it, so I just started watching. When I took ‘Jesse’ to the Hackamore Classic and showed in the Bridle class, I experienced it for the first time in real life and became fascinated. I knew I could do it! Even what seems impossible is possible with enough try.”

Worley credits the cow horse community’s friendly environment and welcoming spirit for her positive experiences that kept her going early in her NRCHA career and said it helps her be more welcoming to newcomers in the cutting, too.

“I found it very easy to make friends at the cow horse shows,” she said. “Being raised in cutting, I never had to show up and not know where the show office is or not know any people. I took it all for granted. When I got into cow horse, we might be showing at the same facilities I’ve been in, but it’s set up completely differently! The practice pens are completely different. I’m newly married, so I have a new last name that might not be familiar to everyone, so they don’t just know me from cutting. But everyone is so genuinely friendly. They ask about your run, and they mean it. The show secretaries are so nice and helpful. I had to learn all new equipment rules, so I’d take my bridle in when I’d get my back number to ask if it was legal!”

On top of learning new rules, Worley faced the daunting task of learning new training and showing techniques. She even had to change how she rides in the cutting to adapt to the herd work, which could make someone second-guess giving it a try. But she stuck to it.

“One of the first times I showed in the herd work, I marked like a 210,” she shared. “Chris Dawson asked, ‘Aren’t you supposed to be good at this?’ He told me to get up there and make that cow move. Cutting is so different! Your herd help brings you your cow, but in this, the judges want to see you keep stepping up until you have your cow separated and make that cow move.

I had to learn to be more aggressive.”

On top of advice from those experienced in the cow horse industry, Worley said attending a judging seminar immensely helped broaden her understanding of the sport, and she recommends it to anyone new to NRCHA events.

“My advice to other non pros is just to do it,” she said. “The part of your brain that controls if you’re nervous or excited can be convinced one way or the other. Talk yourself into being excited! I was so anxious before my reined work at the Above: Worley said she smiles all the time when she rides Banditos Gun (“Gonzo”).

Left: Worley noted how different cutting and herd work are, requiring her to adapt her lifelong experience training cutters when she started out in reined cow horse.

futurity that I didn’t know if I’d make it in the pen. My draw was after a really good competitor. I sat there thinking, ‘Maybe I can just go home now.’ But then I told myself I had prepared myself, I had prepared my horse, and that I believed in us. It worked!”

Worley looks forward to showing Gonzo at the Celebration of Champions and has two prospects aiming for the 2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® in the Boxing classes.

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ADMIRABLE ASSISTANT: JESSE SPENCE

From the first time he swung a leg over a horse, this up-and-coming reined cow horse trainer has aimed for the stars with a million-dollar work ethic and a plan.

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rowing up in Northwest Oregon in the rural, picturesque town of Yamhill as the son of highly regarded NRCHA professional Jim Spence and his wife, Becky, Jesse Spence was immersed in the cow horse world from the start.

“Yamhill, Oregon, is a cool place to grow up and get involved in reined cow horse, because for a long time it was a huge part of the cow horse industry for such a small town, especially being where Bob Avila trained for a long time and where a lot of big trainers worked for Avila,” Spence shared.

Spence set his sights on becoming a reined cow horse trainer from Day One. Under the expertise of his father, Spence developed an action plan to materialize his dream, including the goal to work for NRCHA Million Dollar rider Todd Bergen, which he eventually reached.

“I always planned on going to work for Todd Bergen, and I always planned on being a horse trainer,” Spence revealed. “That’s where my dad told me I needed to go. So, I eventually worked for Todd for four years and started showing in the Open.”

In 2014, Spence won the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHyA) Working Cow Horse World Championship on TC Lena (Lenas Wright On x Sugari Colonel x Just Plain Colonel).

“My youth horse that I won the AQHyA Working Cow Horse World Championship on, TC Lena, was a really special horse to me, owned by one of my dad’s clients who was more of a family friend than anything,” Spence shared. “They had kind of retired the horse, and I didn’t have anything to show as a youth, and they were kind enough to offer him to me and let me show him for a couple of years, which was really cool.”

Spence earned another monumental achievement in 2017 when he piloted his first limited-age event horse,

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“A Stylish Spark was really good for me,” he said.

“NRCHA Hall of Fame member Don Murphy partnered on him with me and gave me him to ride and show. He basically let me have him until I sold him, and then I paid him for after that.”

Jesse Spence and CD Metallic (Stevie Rey Vox x High CD Rates x High Brow CD), owned by Allison Trimble, execute a sliding stop while competing in the 2024 NRCHA Western Derby.

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In 2019, Spence earned both the Intermediate and Novice Non Pro Championship titles at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes aboard Hes Got The Luck (Smart Luck x Peppys Little Orphan x A Little Shady Jac). Spence also piloted the savvy stallion to win the Intermediate Non Pro and Novice Non Pro National Stock Horse Association (NSHA) Derby that year.

Spence’s family acquired the stallion as a 3-year-old year after Bergen had started him. Spence’s dad often worked with the stallion leading up to the colossal wins.

This year has marked the beginning of Spence’s tenure as an assistant trainer for Two Million Dollar Rider and NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Champion Justin Wright.

“Justin is super supportive in the showing aspect, and he’s somebody who loves to win and wants to figure out how to do that to the best of his ability and help you win,” Spence related.

In less than a year of working for Wright, Spence received an opportunity to show an Open horse for one of Wright’s customers and made his first straight Open finals on CD Metallic (Stevie Rey Von x High CD Rates x High Brow CD), owned by Allison Trimble.

At the 2024 NRCHA Stallion Stakes, Spence piloted CD Metallic to win the Limited Open Championship, Intermediate Open Reserve Championship and place fourth in the Open.

The demanding nature of reined cow horse events, which requires various advanced horsemanship skills and the exhilaration of a well-executed run, appeals the most to Spence.

“The excitement and the challenge of doing three events is really fun, versus some of the other ones where you’re just so focused on one event,” Spence said. “You always get to do something different.

And, the excitement of the fence work is one of the biggest draws for people who compete in reined cow horse events.”

As one who understands that the discipline requires immense dedication and grit, Spence imparted sage advice for aspiring reined cow horse trainers.

“Be ready to work,” Spence said. “There will be a lot of hours no matter how many horses you have.

There will always be a lot of hours and tough hours at shows and home.”

According to Spence, consistency in cueing and correcting a horse is also key to a trainer’s success.

“I think consistency is one of the most important things,” Spence revealed. “I think Todd really instilled in me always to be consistent and ask the same way and then make the same corrections because that’s how the horses learn.”

Above: Jesse Spence turns a cow on CD Metallic while competing in the 2024 NRCHA Western Derby.

Left: Jesse Spence and crew are all smiles after he piloted CD Metallic (to win the 2024 NRCHA Limited Open Stallion Stakes. Pictured (from left to right) are Jesse’s father, Jim Spence; Jesse Spence aboard Metallic CD; owner Allison Trimble; and Jesse’s mother, Becky Spence.

Achieving success in the reined cow horse industry from an early age requires a team effort, and Spence readily demonstrates gratitude for those who have saddled up with him along his horsemanship journey.

“My parents got me involved early and always helped me find something to show,” Spence said. “Don Murphy and Todd Bergen have helped me since I was very young, and now Justin Wright has been really good about getting me horses to show and helping me go to the next level.”

Spence uses each day as an opportunity to advance his goals in the reined cow horse arena.

“My goals are to keep trying to get better in the show pen and compete at a higher level than I had been and to use my time as a non pro to figure out how to compete at the next level,” Spence shared.

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COWBOY CONNECTION Competing in reined cow horse hones Orren Koontz’s horsemanship and stockmanship for ranch work.

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anching and cow horse competition require adaptability and quick resolve. Neither have a steady routine, and things can change quickly when working with horses and wily cattle. Orren Koontz, a lifelong working cowboy and horseman, has learned to adjust to whatever happens on the ranch or in the arena and to make the most of the situation.

Last February, at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Rancher’s Reunion, held during the NRCHA Kalpower Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth, Texas, Koontz and DT Hickorys Sedona (Hickory Holly Time x Savanah Cat x Cats Merada), owned by Durrett Cattle Co., claimed the Cowboy Class championship. Later in the year, the duo won the Limited Open Two Rein at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat. In between, he came close to placing but missed the mark.

“The thing about cow horse is you can have really good parts to your runs and that keep you going, but to get all the parts to come together to win something is pretty tough,” he says.

Raised on a ranch 30 miles north of La Junta, Colorado, Koontz says horses and cattle are what he knows best. He and his sister grew up helping his father, Vondell Koontz, on the ranch he managed. His mother, Cody, worked alongside her family and was their biggest supporter, Koontz says.

“It was a grazing association, and we took care of about 1,500 mama cows and about 3,000 yearlings from May 1 until about November 15; then we’d ship everything off that ranch,” he explained. “In the winter, we’d help my dad do repairs and upkeep on the ranch, start colts, train horses and rope.”

After graduating from high school, Koontz married his wife of 16 years, Leah, and worked for horseman Mike Major on his ranch in Southern Colorado. A year

later, he returned to the ranch where he was raised to help his father, who’d been injured in a horse accident, and Koontz soon became the assistant manager. From there, he managed a yearling operation and trained horses.

Seven years ago, Durrett Cattle Co., based in Amarillo, Texas, hired him to oversee daily operations at the Paradise and Winecup divisions outside of Des Moines, New Mexico. He, Leah and their six children, ranging in age from 2 to 14, continue to reside there, and his older daughters often work with him.

His first exposure to the show pen was at Ranch Horse Association of America events, starting as a teenager. He qualified for the RHAA finals for the first time in 2008 and won the Cowboy Class that year and in 2021 on a Durrett-bred horse, Fano Rio (Huerfano River Blue x Chipolena Belle x Royal Chipolena), that he owned. In between, he focused on roping and training horses.

When he went to work for the Durretts, the ranch had a breeding program, and their stallion, Deeper Shade Of Blu, was in training with Kyle Trahern.

Koontz spent a few days with his friend and fellow horseman Tripp Townsend at his ranch in Earth, Texas, while Townsend was preparing to show his first 3-yearold at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®. It didn’t take long for Koontz to get hooked on cow horse.

In 2022, he showed Deeper Shade of Blu in the Hackamore Classic and competed in his first NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® riding two Durrett horses in the Level 1 Open: Metallic Big Swing and DT Hickorys Sedona.

In 2023 and 2024, he rode the stallion in the World’s Greatest Horseman®.

Koontz rides his show horses outside the arena as often as possible and works cattle in a controlled environment.

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Q&A COWBOY CONNECTION The ranch is restructuring its breeding program, so Koontz doesn’t have any 2-yearolds in training at the moment; however, this year he hopes to enter Deeper Shade Of Blu in the World’s Greatest Horseman® and ride the stallion and DT Hickory Sedona in the limited open bridle. He also shows one of Deeper Shade of Blu’s sons, DT Fancy Like, and looks forward to getting on more of the stallion’s offspring.

“It’s because of the opportunity that Will and Romni Durrett have given me and the help and support of my wife that I’ve been able to even enter the show pen,” he said.

Reined Cow Horse News: Why is showcasing the connection between cow horse and its ranching roots important to you?

Orren Koontz: First, you can take a good cow horse and do anything. You can ranch on about any cow horse, but you can’t compete in cow horse on just any ranch horse. It’s neat how we train a cow horse for the maneuvers and all the parts of the competition, but it’s also important to remember why we need a horse to know how to do those things. It came from everyday ranch work. So, to have a horse that’s so well-rounded that you can do all three [phases] on it is super enjoyable to do your work on, as well as to compete on.

RCHN: How do you use your cow horses on the ranch?

OK: We don’t use them a whole lot because our country is so rough, and we don’t want to cripple one. I have a string of big, tough horses that can handle the rocks and brush.

But we try to ride everything outside as much as possible to give them a break [from the arena], and we work cattle on them in a controlled setting, like when we’re branding calves in the spring or sorting in the pens and shipping in the fall.

RCHN: How do you think competing in cow horse has made you a better cowboy?

OK: It makes you more aware. For example, when working one out of the herd, you’re constantly aware of how you’re trying to shape your cut and the direction in which everything is going. Even though I’ve sorted cattle my whole life, it’s a different deal to try to shape that cut. And now that I’ve done it, whether it’s competing at a ranch rodeo or sorting out a dry cow, I’m a lot more direct on where I want that cow’s head.

And then you have to be able to read a cow and read your surroundings so well in a fence run because you always need to understand where the pull of the gate is, where your fences are at and be able to make your fence turns correct and accurate. Then you have to get that cow to the middle and circle in both directions.

You have to be aware of your surroundings, which is similar to working cattle in rough country. Anytime you go to rope or sort something, you have to be aware of where the rocks and trees are, and you want to keep that cow from getting the advantage over you where it can get away.

In the reined work, so much goes into making a horse comfortable through a whole run and staying in frame between your reins in the bridle. A lot goes into training these horses, and when you ride one every day, it all blends together.

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Horseman AND AN Innovator Remembering NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee and Million Dollar Rider Bob Avila.

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ob Avila left his mark on many facets of the horse industry, from breed shows to premier Western performance events. All that considered, the reined cow horse industry might be where he left his biggest mark. His sudden death at the 2024 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show left the cow horse family feeling a significant loss.

GROWING UP COWBOY PRIMO MORALES

“When people asked Bob’s mom his favorite event as a kid, his mom would laugh and say, ‘The gate opening,’” recalled Avila’s wife, Dana. “He just wanted to ride and compete.”

That love of all things horses and competing with them meant Avila tossed his hat in the ring for just about every Western discipline, plus halter, but he always gravitated toward the Western working events. That remained true throughout his career as a professional horseman—successfully competing in just about everything, but truly loving reined cow horse, reining, cutting and roping.

Growing up in Northern California, Avila’s handiness and horsemanship led him to start his career working for the great Tony Amaral and Bob’s father, Don, and he admired trendsetters of the time, such as Don Dodge and Matlock Rose for their horsemanship and Don Burt for his judging knowledge.

THE ARENA STAR Avila’s countless wins in the arena cemented him as one of the greatest horsemen ever. Dana commented that the top two wins of his career in his mind would be his two World’s Greatest Horseman® titles, followed

Bob Avila’s horsemanship made him successful in the arena. Sharing his knowledge and expertise helped him shape the entire horse industry.

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by his NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Open Championships. Add to that his AQHA World Championships in working cow horse, which were at the time some of the highest-paying bridle classes of the sport, and it’s clear his mark on reined cow horse stands the test of time.

Avila won the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® three times: In 1988 on Smart Little Calboy (Smart Little Lena x Miss Cal Sen x Cal Bar), in 1999 on Smart Zanolena (Smart Chic Olena x Zanee Lynx x Docs Lynx) and in 2003 on Chics Magic Potion (Smart Chic Olena x Remedys Magic Potion x Remedys Reply). His World’s Greatest Horseman® titles came in 2000 on Paid By Chic (Smart Chic Olena x Oaklynn x Docs Oak) and in 2007 on Light N Fine (Grays Starlight x Lenas Fine Freckle x Doc Olena). He also won the NRCHA Stallion Stakes a record five times. For each of these major wins—and any other successful endeavors—Avila gave the credit to his horses, which he loved, all for different reasons.

“Chics Magic Potion [‘Magic’], bar none, was his favorite,” Dana said. “His heart was

so big, and he was so kind. That made him a special horse and endeared him to Bob. That horse never tried to outsmart Bob, and their bond—I’ve only seen it in two other horses, which we still have here: Brother White and Always Do [Dana’s AQHA ranch versatility horse]. Lite N Fine was another favorite, but he couldn’t have been more different than Magic. He was studdy and not as personable as Magic, but he was an athletic freak of nature. That part of him mirrored Bob so much. Bob knew how to get along with him.”

Becoming an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider also meant a lot to Avila because he did it in a time with purses that in no way measure up to those of today’s premier events. He put in the work, earning $100 at a time sometimes, and then made an effort to legitimize his earnings because earnings record-keeping wasn’t as accurate as it is now.

SHAPING THE SPORT AND ITS FUTURE STARS While the trophies and accolades are an easy focus, Avila’s real legacy comes from how he

shaped the events he competed in and the young horsemen and horsewomen he influenced to become future greats.

“I read a book about the second half of our lives (after age 40),” said NRCHA Director of Judges Bill Enk. “It said you go from being in the limelight, making lots of money, etc., to being a teacher, mentor and role model. This can bring as much pleasure as the first half when you are more highly visible if you approach it in the right manner.

Bob assumed this role by mentoring many young trainers, teaching them how to run a business and create a positive culture. He was a confidant and role model to many in our community. Bob was innovative and forward-thinking. He had a lot to do with improving the reined work at our NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®.”

The trainers he guided crossed all disciplines. But in the cow horse, NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Todd Bergen comes directly from Avila’s influence, having worked for him as an assistant for many years. Other notables from Avila’s program include Ricky Nicolazzi (who speaks about

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Avila shared countless pieces of advice with anyone who asked—he was always willing to help—but Bergen said the best advice Avila gave him that still sticks with him today was always to consider your training operation a business. This was much less common 20 years ago before those who worked for Avila went out on their own.

“He always focused on customer service and the business side of things,” Bergen shared. “It’s so easy to get caught up in winning and chasing a check—and that is a big part of what we do—but we also have to think about where our money goes, how we manage it, how we invest in our future.

He let me in on a lot of that stuff, and it set me up better when I went out on my own and today in my business.”

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Avila’s influence in this issue’s “Know the Pro” department on page 38), Jim Spence, Trent Pederson and Avila’s son, B.J., are just a few on the list. The shared knowledge went well past reading cattle, changing leads or moving through the training phases. Avila taught them to run their businesses effectively, set themselves up for financial success, gain—and keep—valuable customers and provide excellent care for their stock.

“No matter what Bob did, he was an innovator,” recalled NRCHA Two Million Dollar Rider and Avila protégé Todd Bergen. “He always thought outside the box, and I felt progressed the sports he competed in and the industry as a whole to new levels in all facets. On the competition side, he changed the style a little and brought a little more show horse to the reined work in the cow horse. On the business side, he was an example of putting yourself out there and doing clinics, magazine articles and more.

Whatever it was, he was the leader and at the forefront. I don’t think anyone in the industry would argue with that.”

Avila shared his many talents with up-and-coming professionals and non pro riders alike. His contributions to magazine articles, clinics and his own Heroes & Friends events cement him as one of the great educators of the Western industry.

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HE MOMENT OF TRUTH The yearlong journey to an NRCHA National Championship reveals competitors’ true mettle. The following horse-and-rider pairs rose to the challenge.

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he road to winning an NRCHA National Championship is long, winding and paved with obstacles while hauling many miles to shows. Contenders for the coveted achievement must adopt a strategic mindset when it comes to lining up shows and how they ride in an event on any given day in ways that enhance their chances of winning.

A horse that’s solid to the core and a gritty rider focused on making consistent runs are the most likely candidates for the honor. The following 16 NRCHA National Champions demonstrated prowess in their respective divisions.

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Move That Rock & Ashley Deacon, owned by Debbie and Lyle Proctor RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Ashley Deacon: Probably the fence run on Move That Rock (That CD Rocks x Smokums Dual Move x Mister Dual Pep) at [the Hackamore Classic] in Tulsa [, Oklahoma]. We were at The Run For A Million qualifier, and I think we finished sixth or something, but his fence run was just outstanding. It’s hard to pick just one because I’ve had a lot of good fence runs on that horse this year.

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inning a national championship title wasn’t initially on Ashley Deacon’s radar for herself and Move That Rock (That CD Rocks x Smokums Dual Move x Mister Dual Pep), also known as “Riley.” However, the strong partnership and prowess of the standout horse-and-rider pair propelled them to win the Open Bridle Championship with 276 points.

Owners Debbie and Lyle Proctor approached Deacon a couple of years ago to oversee Move that Rock’s training.

“I’ve known them for a long time, and those guys have always believed in me,” Deacon said. “They’ve always been great people to be around, and so when we got them as customers in our barn two years ago, it was special to me.”

The initial plan entailed Deacon assisting Debbie in showing Move That Rock in the Non Pro division. Deacon said Debbie kindly insisted she and Move That Rock pair up in the show pen.

“She’d been telling me the whole time that she thought Riley and I were going to be a match,” Deacon said. “Toward the end of the 2023 show season, Debbie allowed me to go show that horse like I wasn’t preparing him for her or schooling him for her and show him for myself and him.”

AD: Earlier this year, I struggled with my fence work—I had a huge mental block at the Western Derby in Scottsdale [, Arizona]. I didn’t get any of my horses down the fence, which took a lot of confidence out of me.

Then I came home from that show and had a pretty good heart-to-heart [conversation] with Debbie Proctor, the owner of Move That Rock and she said some powerful things to me. She trusted me with that horse even though I had a mental block. I have several customers who were the same way. They believe in me, even when I’m not at my best, but Debbie really said some powerful stuff and then allowed me to have complete control of “Riley” and show him and go and enjoy him and allowed me to get that confidence back. That horse and that customer got me over a serious mental block down the fence.

RCHN: What is your horse’s most special physical talent?

AD: Oh, everything. He’s that horse. He can’t put himself in a bad spot on a cow down the fence. There isn’t a spot that the horse can’t get out of because he’s so smart with how to use his body and reads a cow so well. No turn is too fast, too tight or too hard for that horse. There’s never a question in my mind if that horse can get out of a jam.

I can just put him there, and he will clean up whatever mess I might put him in.

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ete Hunt and Backseat Dryver (Hydrive Cat x ARC Little Rubylena x Smart Little Lena) topped an outstanding season with the crowning achievement of winning the 2024 Limited Open Bridle National Championship with 174 points.

“It was a good year for Backseat Dryver and me to campaign for the year-end-award,” Hunt said. “It was an enjoyable experience and nice to have a goal to work toward.”

Hunt also attributes his success to everyone who supported the horse-and-rider pair.

“I want to thank all those who helped me,” Hunt said. “Bozo Rogers told me to look up. Shawn Hays told me to slow down.

Aaron Brookshire told me to watch my cow. I’m also thankful to Nelle Murphy for leading my cheering squad at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®.”

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Pete Hunt: Winning the Limited Open Bridle title was so exciting. It was like a successful rain dance. Timing is everything.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

PH: I’m 73 years old, and riding requires more effort now than it used to.

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RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

LaDona D. Emmons: For my horse and me, I don’t know that I can say one show. I just enjoyed showing him all year. He’s fun to show; there are no tricks, and he’s always there for me.

aDona Emmons embarked on the 2024 season with a goal for her and Scrub Oak (Olena Oak x Two Kitties x Smooth As A Cat) to consistently improve each ride and enjoy the process. Such focus drove the horse-and-rider pair to win the Non Pro Bridle Championship with 248 points. It wasn’t until the season progressed that Emmons realized they were contenders for a national championship.

“I never looked at the standings until probably late August,” Emmons said. “So, I have been showing him and trying to be better than I was the time before that I showed.”

Her husband, 2013 NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman® Champion and Hall of Fame member Ron Emmons, showned Scrub Oak in the two rein during the 2023 season.

“Scrub Oak is kind,” Emmons said. “My husband and I made sure that he rode him as a 6-year-old in the two rein, because I know that my horses are always better if Ron has a good year on them in the two rein or in the bridle to season him for me.”

After showing him in the Non Pro Bridle division at the 2023 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity, Emmons committed to showing him during the 2024 season.

The couple bought Scrub Oak sight unseen when he was a gangly colt.

“He’s always been a tick homely,” Emmons said.

“But I’ve always believed in him and thought he’d be fine. We didn’t show him much as a 3-year-old. I think I showed him a little bit as a derby horse. Ron ropes and brands on him, and he’s just a good horse and a nice gelding.”

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

LE: Putting my hand down and letting my horse do his job. I still struggle with that sometimes. I think that’s one everyone does, for sure.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

LE: I think he is good on the cow if I let him do his job.

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Paris M. Starn & Santanas Rey Gun, owned by Paris M. Starn RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Paris Starn: We had a good time at the Western Derby. This is a 6-year-old two rein horse, but he did well in the bridle class this year. We’re just ecstatic. With the Derby being a hometown (show)— we live in Litchfield Park, Arizona—that was fun.

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aris Starn was determined to make her last year of eligibility showing in the Intermediate Non Pro division count, and she achieved that goal and more on her powerful 2018 gray gelding, Santanas Rey Gun (Hired Gun x Chickita Rey Santana x Short of Santana). The duo seized the Intermediate Non Pro Bridle Championship with 264 points.

“I’m 26 years old,” Starn said. “I’m proud to be able to hang with some people who’ve been doing this for a lot longer. I’m very proud of our program and the horses that we show.”

The pair also won the Intermediate Non Pro Bridle and the Non Pro Two Rein at the 2024 NRCHA Kimes Ranch Western Derby in Scottsdale, Arizona. The horse-and-rider pair have progressed from the day Starn first laid eyes on the 2-year-old broncy colt she bought for $6,500 on Facebook. Starn saw potential even as she watched him buck nonstop in the pasture that first day.

“I knew he had a lot of physical talent,” Starn said. “I chipped away at it until he was the first horse I rode every morning, and then I’d unsaddle him, and I’d ride him again most afternoons.

By the end of the summer of his 3-year-old year, I had a very nice snaffle-bit horse, and we took him to the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®. He made all three divisions’ finals that year and was in the top 10 of all three.”

PS: I think it’s a long year. We ask our horses to go so hard in many different places, and being consistent to get a national title isn’t easy. I’ve been second several times, so this is my first time winning a national title. So, that’s nice because I’ve chased it to the end, and it hasn’t worked. Asking a horse to be consistent can be challenging, and this gelding was so consistent for me all year.

Not many horses can be so consistent all year round and win two premier events.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

PS: My horse is a wonderful fence horse. He’s one of the fastest horses. Usually, you don’t really [associate cow horse events with being a] fast thing, but that horse is so fast, and he can make any bad cow a great cow. The stronger the cow, the better he gets shown, so I’d say his physical talent is that he’s just so fast and so good down the fence. That’s what has made him so successful this year: he’s consistently a big fence horse.

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Kelly R. Mingus & Hesa Bit Bossy, owned by Kelly R. Mingus RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Kelley Mingus: I didn’t win anything during the year. I didn’t take first anywhere, so I didn’t have this great memorable moment.

We were focused on trying to be consistent, and we were super consistent.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

KM: I wasn’t with a trainer; [I was on my own] on how to prepare my horse to keep him ready to be shown all the time.

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elley Mingus entered the 2024 show season with a goal of staying focused and ensuring that he and Hesa Bit Bossy (CD Lights x Shiney Bit O Ivory x Shining Spark) performed consistently.

Such diligent preparation led Mingus and Hesa Bit Bossy to claim the 2024 Level 1 Non Pro Bridle National Championship with 202 points.

Mingus bought the 2015 gelding from a friend three years prior when he first began showing in reined cow horse and was searching for a savvy bridle horse to help him gain experience and learn. Mingus said something clicked for the horse-and-rider pair during this third year of showing together.

Mingus credits the caliber of Hesa Bit Bossy and the trainers who started him and developed him along the way for their monumental win.

“I feel like winning is all about your horse,” Mingus said. “And if you have great horses and can win, it’s not a reflection of me but more of a reflection of that horse and how he was trained. He (Hesa Bit Bossy) was started by Chris Dawson, who had him for a couple of years, and then Shane Steffen, who had him for a few years. Those guys created that foundation on that horse. Now he’s just an awesome horse.”

Mingus said while he plans to keep showing Hesa Bit Bossy, his son will start showing him this coming year.

KM: His brain. He’s super level and consistent and takes care of me most of the time.

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Shes Reys Cat & CJ Shopbell, owned by Michelle Shopbell RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

CJ Shopbell: We went to so many shows. It seemed that we were gone every other weekend, whether it was a local show schooling to go to a major one or we were at a major [show].

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

CS: It was just an uphill battle. She was always in the money, and the biggest thing for us was to keep her getting a paycheck everywhere. I guess it would be just the struggles of showing horses; it’s just how the cookie crumbled.

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Shopbell entered the 2024 season with a laser-like focus on making the finals on Shes Reys Cat (WR This Cats Smart x Shes Playin Rey x TR Dual Rey) every time they showed. Determination and grit propelled the pair to claim the Open Hackamore Championship with 257 points. He said breeder Gregg Lafitte brought Shes Reys Cat to the Shopbells as a yearling to start.

“We fell in love with her,” Shopbell said. “She looked just like her mother.

My wife had to have her. We ended up buying her as a yearling.”

The Shopbell family also cherished the 2018 mare’s dam, Shes Playin Rey. “I rode her mother, and we trained her mother from a 2-year-old all the way through being a bridle horse. I won a world title on her and a non pro won a world title on her. My daughter won on her, too. She was just such a special horse to us.”

Shopbell expressed gratitude for the support that surrounds him.

“My greatest supporter is my wife,” he said. “She’s by far my greatest supporter. She’ll tell me when it looks great and when it doesn’t. She’s always got my back on it. Other great mentors helped me throughout this deal—Don Murphy has been a big one.”

Shopbell said he wants to show Shes Reys Cat in the Hackamore and that making a bid for The Run For A Million is at the top of his list.

“I think she’s enough horse for us to do it, and I think that would be neat,” Shopbell said.

CS: That mare is a phenomenal stopper. She’s been a phenomenal fence horse. No matter how hard I run her or how hard of a cow we get, that mare always has my back. That’s probably her best quality. It doesn’t seem like she ever quits me.

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LIMITED OPEN HACKAMORE

Hard No & Clint Johnson, owned by Clint & Jordan Johnson RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Clint Johnson: Probably the Hackamore Classic. We won the Level 1 Derby and the Hackamore class. It was the first show I could get that horse shown most closely to his potential.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

CJ: Getting him really [solid] in the hackamore. I mostly showed him in the hackamore to qualify him for the World Show. At the beginning of the year, I didn’t rush it. I let him come along a bit and get more solid. It took a little time, but once he started figuring it out, it started coming on as the year progressed.

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lint Johnson entered the 2024 season with the primary goal of qualifying for the NRCHA World Show in the Limited Open Hackamore on Hard No (High Brow CD x Ginger Pepto x Peptoboonsmal). Although winning a national title wasn’t an initial consideration, the pair claimed the 2024 Limited Open Hackamore National Championship with 153.5 points. He and his wife, Jordan, bought the 2019 gelding at the Solo Select Sale during his 3-year-old year.

“We changed his name to Hard No because she [Jordan] was out on it in the beginning,” Johnson said. “I started riding him, and he started coming along. I thought he was the best horse I’d ridden at the time—especially one I had a shot to show. Midway through that year, I went to work for Boyd Rice and changed my program a lot. I started doing a lot of things differently.”

Johnson said they could not progress much with Hard No during his 4-year-old year, but he kept showing and trying to win on him.

“My wife started showing him in the boxing as well, and he’s been a good horse for both of us,” Johnson said. “I can ask him for as much as I want, and he will give it to me. Then she can get on him right afterward, and he’ll go and be as well-behaved and perfect as he can be for her.”

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

CJ: He can be a big hard-stopper. During his 3-year-old year at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, I made some plus-one stops on him. And I’ve made some plus-one stops somewhat regularly on him. He goes to the ground hard and has that cool, hard stop that makes him stand out.

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Gianna S. Hansen & Calling Dibs, owned by Gianna Hansen RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Gianna Hansen: It’s a tie. I won the prelims and had my highest lifetime fence (score) showing at Tulsa in the Hackamore Classic. They ran the horse show concurrent with the derby since we were all in the Hackamore class. I was 221.5 down the fence to win the prelims and help us win the Non Pro Hackamore there. I think that was his highest-paying show and my highest score. After the Western Derby in June, I had multiple ankle surgeries. I was in a walking boot the entire month between the Western Derby and the Hackamore Classic. I had turned him out with my yearlings and just hopped on and went and showed.

For him to perform at that level for me when I wasn’t 100% and he wasn’t prepared shows what a special horse he is.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

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ianna Hansen and Calling Dibs (Call Me Mitch x Shine Di Light x Boonlight Dancer) displayed tremendous effort, grit and passion throughout the show season amidst trials and tribulations.

The pair triumphed and emerged as 2024 National Non Pro Hackamore Champions with 145 points.

“It’s pretty special,” Hansen said. “This is my first national title ever, and I’ve been doing cow horse for over 15 years. It’s not an easy task to accomplish.

It means everything to do it on a home-raised horse, especially one that no one wanted because I tried to sell him for years, and everyone passed on him.”

Since the beginning, Hansen recognized Calling Dibs’ ability and standout qualities despite his small stature and status as a late bloomer.

“He doesn't know he’s small,” Hansen said. “He’s always in position. He always tries so hard, and he has the biggest heart. It’s a privilege to have him and enjoy him.”

GH: This horse is so good. The biggest challenge has been to trust myself because, as soon as I trusted myself and trusted him, we started winning everywhere. He won three majors. The only show we didn’t go to was the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®. He won every other one. He’s the only horse I had. Usually, I show multiple horses, so it put a lot of pressure on him and me to just say, ‘I’ve only got one.’ He hit the bullseye every time for me. It’s been a very special year, especially because I bred and raised him.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

GH: Going down the fence and his ability to read a cow. That’s where I had to learn to trust him.

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OPEN TWO REIN

Jordan W. Williams & Jaymes Bond, owned by Bonds Ranch

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ordan Williams entered the 2024 show season thankful and thrilled for the opportunity to compete on Jaymes Bond (Metallic Cat x Shortys Jay Ray x Dual Rey) in the Open Two Rein division. The pair exceeded expectations and claimed the Open Two Rein National Championship with 243 points.

“It is a new venture,” Williams said. “It is something I’d never done. That was exciting for me, and it was challenging at times.

He’s a good show horse.”

Among their many achievements, Williams and Jaymes Bond won the Open and Intermediate Open Two Rein divisions at the 2024 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, won the 2024 South Reined Cow Horse Association (SRCHA) Wild Rag Classic Open Two Rein Spectacular and won the Open Two Rein for HS1 at the 2024 South Texas Reined Cow Horse Association (STRCHA) Futurity.

Jaymes Bond incurred a suspensory injury early during his 4-year-old year, which cost him most of the show season. After he recovered, Williams began showing him again during his 5-year-old year. Despite having less time to prepare, the duo made the finals at all the major events in the Open Derby.

“The first time we stepped him in the pen as a 5-year-old, he felt like an aged horse,” Williams said. “He’s a show horse. He loves to be in the show pen. That’s his thing.”

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Jordan Williams: Winning the Open Two Rein at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

JW: I’ve never had a horse long enough to go through the whole process [and get a horse into the bridle], so it’s been learn-as-we-go, but he’s a nice horse so that part has been easy. It’s more me learning than him.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

JW: He loves working a cow and can run and stop. He is a huge stopper.

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NON PRO TWO REIN

Meryl Reber & Full Send, owned by Meryl Reber

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inning a national title wasn’t at the forefront of Meryl Reber’s mind upon entering the 2024 show season. Reber and Full Send (Metallic Cat X Kittys Ruby x Dual Rey) overcame a major setback and won the Non Pro Two Rein Championship with 151 points.

“It’s a big deal for me,” Reber said. “I didn’t go into the year even trying for something like this. About July, I looked at the standings and thought, ‘Whoa, we're right up there.’ And then, with him being off for 45 days, I thought, ‘Well, that’s the end of that.’

But we were able to come back and show a couple more times and ended up winning it, which was a surprise and a very big deal for me.”

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Meryl Reber: I entered the Two Rein Spectacular in Idaho in May, and we had the high herd score and won the Spectacular and horse show class.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

MR: I had to bring him home from the trainer in June because he was diagnosed with severe ulcers. He was out for 45 days, so I missed the middle of the show season with him. Getting those healed and him healthy again was the biggest challenge of the year.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

MR: He has a lot of them. He’s very cow smart. He’s like driving a sports car. He’s very quick, cat-like and athletic. Sometimes, I need just to hang on.

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YOUTH COW HORSE

Brent Shopbell & Shiney N Sporty, owned by Ann Matthews

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Brent Shopbell: The fence challenge at the beginning of the year when I was in Fort Worth, Texas, at the [Forth Worth Stock Show & Rodeo].

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rent Shopbell entered the 2024 show season with the mindset of ensuring that he and Shiney N Sporty (Shining Spark x Starlight O Lena x Paddys Irish Whiskey) were consistent in their runs. The pair claimed the Youth Cow Horse National Championship with 159 points. Shopbell credits his parents, CJ and Michelle, and the horse’s owner, Ann Matthews, as his greatest supporters.

“My dad is always out there every day giving me lessons,” Shopbell said. “And Shiney N Sporty's owner, Ann Matthews, lets me show ‘Sporty’ and is a big supporter of mine.”

Shopbell’s horsemanship journey with Sporty has been a special one.

“This is my last year on Sporty,” Shopbell said. “I will show one of her babies next year as a futurity horse.”

BS: The reining; he was a little sticky.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

BS: The fence work; she’s big down the fence.

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NON PRO BOXING

Elizabeth Poor & Mik Jagger, owned by Paul George Poor

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RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Elizabeth Poor: In June at the Western Derby, Doug Williamson watched me ride and show “Mik.” Doug has been such a huge part of my riding career. He was my first reined cow horse trainer for 16 years. For him to show up, cheer me on and give me his thumbs-up as I walked out that back gate still brings me to tears.

I’ll never forget seeing him leaning over the concrete wall and saying, ‘Great job’ to me that day.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

EP: One would be getting through my nerves and having fun without letting my nerves win. Second would be my herd work and boxing—to read the cattle better and get into the right position for Mik to be set up and do what he does best. I’ve gotten to where I put Mik in the right position. When that cow comes out, he works his magic. He’s so talented in the herd work and the boxing. He gets down so low; it is the best thing to me.

lizabeth Poor embarked on the 2024 show season with a focused and positive mentality of improving as a rider, strengthening her partnership with Mik Jagger (Metallic Cat x Reeds Instant Magic x Abrakadabracre) and enjoying the process.

“My goals for 2024 were honestly get to know him better and for us to go show and have fun,” Poor said. “But the biggest thing would be for me to become a better rider, and ‘Mik’ has truly made me the rider I am today.

He’s taught me so much.”

The pair's diligence and dedication showed during their runs, and they emerged as Non Pro Boxing National Champions with 343 points.

“Mik is a pretty special horse,” Poor said. “He’s what they call the once-ina-lifetime horse or the priceless horse.

Mik is so kind, goofy and patient. He’s taught me to have fun and laugh at our mistakes. He is almost human, and I can’t thank him enough for being the perfect horse. I’m so grateful I get to share this win with him.”

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

EP: Mik has many physical talents, but that’s me being biased. I’d say his herd and cow work are the best. He’s talented all the way around; he can slide for miles and spin on a dime.

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INTERMEDIATE NON PRO BOXING

Emma Dilts & Shiny Lil Catillac, owned by Lee Ann McDaniel

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Emma Dilts: Probably the Stallion Stakes when I won with “Elvis.” Lee Deacon told me just to put everything out there and not get in your head or anything like that, and we did, and it worked out for us.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

ED: Elvis can be a tough horse to figure out how to show, so finally figuring out all his buttons and everything was cool.

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mma Dilts embarked on the 2024 season ready to give her all with Shiny Lil Catillac (WR This Cats Smart x Sashas Lil Angel x Shining Spark). And Shiny Lil Catillac would give it their all.

However, winning a National Championship wasn’t initially in her sights. The pair exceeded expectations and won the Intermediate Non Pro Boxing National Championship with 236 points.

“I had no words,” Dilts said. “I didn’t even expect it. We went out there and did our best, and we won. I wasn’t trying for that, but here we are. It was a good boost for me and ‘Elvis.’ We’re good enough to do this.”

Dilts began riding and showing Elvis a few years before at her mom’s encouragement.

“He is my mom’s horse,” Dilts said. “So, I just started riding him three years ago. He was supposed to be my brother’s horse to show in NRCHA, but he went off to school and Elvis was just in the pasture.

So, we started, and here we are. He’s super-fast. He loves the cows.”

Dilts said that she considers Lee and Ashley Deacon, whom she has been riding with for the past couple of years, and their crew as her greatest supporters.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

ED: He’s a good stopper.

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YOUTH BOXING

Grace Callahan & SCR King Of The Road, Owned by Mickey Callahan

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Grace Callahan: My most memorable NRCHA show moment was competing at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®. I was lucky enough to win Youth Boxing and Limited Non Pro Boxing. I have a great trainer and a special horse, and it was great to put two consistent runs together.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

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tarting the 2024 show season, Grace Callahan set her sights on developing her skills as a rider and having fun in the show pen. Callahan and SCR King of the Road (Sannman x SCR Crackin Light x Boonlight Dancer) exceeded expectations and won the Youth Boxing National Championship with 161 points.

“I’m super grateful to have such a cool horse,” Callahan said. “‘Seagrams’ not only does all the maneuvers well, but he takes care of me, especially in the show pen. I appreciate all the encouragement and coaching from Jay McLaughlin and the friendships I’ve made as part of Team JM. I’m excited and ready for the next show season!”

GC: Juggling the chaos of senior year and moving to the East Coast for college was a challenge this show season. There have been lots of flights and early mornings, but it’s paid off.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

GC: “Seagrams” is a big stopper!

Now that we’ve figured each other out, he’s a blast to ride.

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LIMITED NON PRO BOXING

Never Short On Cash & Craig R. Cheetham, owned by Melinda L. Cheetham

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Craig Cheetham: One that I remember clearly was the Hardy Murphy show early this spring. I did well on “Bella.”

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

CC: My biggest challenge was learning to box my cow properly and not trying to manhandle my mare as much as I do sometimes and letting her do her job.

RCHN: What’s your horse’s most special physical talent?

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raig R. Cheetham aimed for a national title on the 2015 mare Never Short On Cash, also known as “Bella,” at the encouragement of his wife, Melinda, and their daughter, Sam, who also serves as his trainer. The pair made its mark and won the 2024 Limited Non Pro Boxing National Championship with 394 points.

“I was kind of surprised that it happened,” Cheetham said.

“My daughter was keeping track of points. She said, ‘Well, you’re getting close. We better go to this show.’ It was a little bit of a surprise. I’m still pinching myself.”

Cheetham shared Bella’s progression.

“Sam didn’t have her until she was probably four or five, maybe,” he recalled. “Bella was a hard mare to train. Many people didn’t give her too much of a chance in the beginning. But my daughter is patient with them. She kept working with her, and slowly, she came around.”

CC: In the reined work, she’s a hard stopper. She draws well on the cow. My daughter, Sam, works her down the fence in the Open, too, so she can go either way, which is a strong suit for a non pro like me.

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BOX DRIVE

Sydney G. Whitling & Extra High Caliber, owned by Sydney Gay Nesky

RCHN: What was your most memorable NRCHA show moment in 2024?

Sydney Whitling: My most memorable moment was at the Western Derby. It was my first trip to Arizona. It was an overall good show, but that was my first major to show in the Box Drive, and I didn’t know what to expect. It ended up going well out there. I think I scored 148.5 in the cow work, which was exciting and motivated me to continue in the class throughout the year.

RCHN: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the show season?

SW: Staying consistent to help my horse. He’s been shown quite a bit at this point, so I tried to keep everything consistent for him so that on every trip in the pen we could be as good as we could and be smart about where I needed, which shows I needed to ask for more at, and which shows I needed to be smart and school through my runs just to be safe.

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ydney Whitling embarked on the 2024 show season focusing on making the most of Extra High Caliber’s last year to compete in the Boxing Derby.

“I didn’t have any goals set out,” Whitling said. “It was his last derby year for the Boxing Derby, so I wanted to capitalize on that. I didn’t have plans for the Box Drive. I just wanted to get my feet wet and bring one around the corner to get ready to go down the fence eventually. He ended up being good in the Box Drive class.”

Whitling and Extra High Caliber (Snipers Smoking Gun x Extra Dry Dazzel x Extra Dry Chex) exceeded expectations and claimed the Box Drive National Championship with 223 points. Whitling shared their progression over the years.

“I got him as a 2-year-old with only 30 days on him,” Whitling said. “I’ve done everything with him since I bought him. I showed him in the reining as a 3-year-old and then as a 4-year-old.”

Whitling said she eventually began riding him in the reined cow horse events and didn’t show much after initially switching disciplines.

“I maybe showed him three or four times, and then in 2023, I won the Limited Non Pro Boxing World and National Championships and did well in the Intermediate Boxing. I never imagined that he would take me this far.”

RCHN: What is your horse’s most special physical talent?

SW: He’s so consistent. Every time we get him out—every time I ride him at the house, every time I ride him at a show, every time I show him—he’s the same horse, so he never throws me any curveballs or anything like that.

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NRCHA members saddled up to earn regional titles across the U.S., Canada and around the globe during the 2024 show seaso CANADIAN REGION Open Bridle

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Hendrixx (One Time Royalty x Smooth Miss Trona x Smooth As A Cat) RIDER: John C. Swales OWNER: Monica Wille POINTS: 115 MONEY EARNED: $3,062

HORSE: Reydas Sugar Kat (Kit Kat Sugar x Royal Reyda x Dual Rey) RIDER: Sarah Wolfs OWNER: Sarah Wolfs POINTS: 94 MONEY EARNED: $3,458

Open Hackamore HORSE: Blindfolded (Blind Sided x Smart Nu Annie x Smart Shiner) RIDER: Clint C. Swales OWNER: Sheila Mowat POINTS: 87 MONEY EARNED: $4,334.50

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Non Pro Bridle/Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Purdy Bossy (CD Lights x Purdy Metallica x Metallic Cat) RIDER: Massimo Garlanda OWNER: Laureen Little POINTS: 45 MONEY EARNED: $2,270

HORSE: Boom To The Max (Maximum Echo x Docs Chickaboom x Doc Boomernic) RIDER: Kate V. Wedderburn OWNER: Kirsty Wedderburn POINTS: 103.5/53 MONEY EARNED: $3,247/$1,781

Open Two Rein

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: My Purrfect Cat (Annies Cat x Prettiest Mate Yet x Smart Mate) RIDER: John C. Swales OWNER: Terry Hewitt POINTS: 111 MONEY EARNED: $3,192

HORSE: CD On Fleek (That CD Rocks x Ginger Spats x Colonel Spats) RIDER: Bonnie Youngs OWNER: Bonnie Youngs POINTS: 129.5 MONEY EARNED: $2,926

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle HORSE: Son Of A Sweet Shine (KR Sweet Shine x Shining Echo Of TC x Shiney Men Can Jump) RIDER: Randi McCook OWNER: Randi McCook POINTS: 73 MONEY EARNED: $2,130

Non Pro Hackamore HORSE: Reysin Some Scoot (Reys From Heaven x Annies Scootn Lady x Annies Cat) RIDER: Chelsea Gail Beaton OWNER: Chelsea Gail Beaton POINTS: 13 MONEY EARNED: $1,100 94 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 | REINED COW HORSE NEWS

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Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Fever Chase (Woody Be Tuff x CR Too Catty x Cat T Masterson) RIDER: Randi Caitlin McCook OWNER: Randi Caitlin McCook POINTS: 64 MONEY EARNED: $3,360

HORSE: Ferns Whiz (Whizmatic x Fernolena x Shawn O Lena) RIDER: Krystal Meade OWNER: Krystal Meade POINTS: 106 MONEY EARNED: $1,954.50

Youth Boxing

Box Drive

HORSE: Baraka Lights (CD Lights x Baraka 072 x High Brow Cat) RIDER: Tehl Bell OWNER: Johanne Bell POINTS: 48 MONEY EARNED: $573

HORSE: Jazz Time Darlin (One Time Pepto x Otes Little Darlin x Hickoryote) RIDER: Bonnie Koetsier OWNER: Dick Koetsier/Bonnie Koetsier POINTS: 78 MONEY EARNED: $1,672

Intermediate Non Pro Boxing/ Limited Non Pro Boxing HORSE: Stylish Rascal (Boons Play x Miss Acre Style x Bob Acre Doc) RIDER: Hanna M. Bedard OWNER: 1362150 AB LTD POINTS: 46/131 MONEY EARNED: $2,235/$3,320

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Open Hackamore

HORSE: Pep My Kim (Star G Grand Peppy x Cream Kimberley x Dears Little Wimpy) RIDER: Marco Breitenbach OWNER: Marco Breitenbach POINTS: 11 MONEY EARNED: $221.18

HORSE: DG Sirius Rey Scoot (Roany Red x Smartys Rockin Scoot x Smart Lil Scoot) RIDER: Philipp M. Haug OWNER: Andreas Braeuer POINTS: 15 MONEY EARNED: $929

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

Non Pro Bridle/Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: First Cats Got Luck (Cats Got Freckles x Latexa Glo x Latexo Luck) RIDER: Sylvia G. Bate OWNER: Sylvia G. Bate POINTS: 4 MONEY EARNED: $180

HORSE: CD Fortunate Son (Metallic Cat x CDs Lucky Gal x CD Olena) RIDER: Vera Walliser OWNER: Vera Walliser POINTS: 45/22 MONEY EARNED: $1,089.02/$119.04

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HORSE: Ans Mokie Vaquero (Ans Mokie Cat x Junes Little CD x CD Olena) RIDER: Segura Raimundo OWNER: Raimundo Segura De Lassaletta POINTS: 16 MONEY EARNED: $543.74

HORSE: Elta Buccaneer (Super Little Chic x Einsteins Senorita x Great Resolve) RIDER: Jan-Luca Waizenegger OWNER: Jan-Luca Waizenegger POINTS: 7 MONEY EARNED: $320

Non Pro Two Rein HORSE: MA Liones Cat (SDP Justice Is Comin x Trust In Me Today x Ans Wyatt Pep) RIDER: Kerstin Breitenbach OWNER: Kerstin Angermueller POINTS: 7 MONEY EARNED: $230.40

Intermediate Non Pro Boxing/ Limited Non Pro Boxing

Open Bridle HORSE: Bet Command Rey (Dual On Command x Dots My Bet x The Smart Bet) RIDER: Giovanni Campanaro/Markus Schopfer OWNER: Green Mountain Quarter Horses POINTS: 44 MONEY EARNED: $1,901.83

Open Two Rein HORSE: Henry Royal Rey (Roany Rey x Mariah Pep x Hickoryote) RIDER: Giovanni Campanaro OWNER: Lorenzo Colombo POINTS: 19 MONEY EARNED: $506.88

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HORSE: CB Blazinhot Quixote (Flamboyant Quixote x Nita S Pep O Bayly x ML Nita Smart Boy) RIDER: Andreas Kopf OWNER: Andreas Kopf POINTS: 6/6 MONEY EARNED: $132

Box Drive HORSE: Snapper Lil Bingo (Peptos Lil Bingo x Snappers Victoria x Snapper Cal Bar) RIDER: Frank Kunkel OWNER: Kirsten Kunkel POINTS: 13 MONEY EARNED: $179.04

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Open Hackamore

HORSE: RPL Boon (Boon Too Suen x RPL Ich This x Cat Ichi) RIDER: Aaron J. Goldade OWNER: Nancy J. Winkelman POINTS: 145/95.5 MONEY EARNED: $4,614.44/$1,828.61

HORSE: SJR Diamond Luna (CD Diamond x SJR Smooth Gina x Smooth As A Cat) RIDER: Debbie Crafton OWNER: Debbie Crafton POINTS: 45 MONEY EARNED: $1,249.75

Limited Open Hackamore HORSE: Shes A Leap Of Faith (Hes A Leap Of Faith x BLS First Choice x SR Instant Choice) RIDER: Aaron J. Goldade OWNER: Emma Kay POINTS: 41 MONEY EARNED: $1,219.65

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle HORSE: Nics Black Gold (Nic It In The Bud x Shinersdiamondjackie x Shining Spark) RIDER: Charles A. Jesse OWNER: Charles & Kelly Jesse POINTS: 33 MONEY EARNED: $857.5

Open Two Rein HORSE: Reyzin The Boon 18 (Reyzin The Cash x Pinkolena Boon x Peptoboonsmal) RIDER: Travis J. Young OWNER: Cassidy C. Jesperson POINTS: 78 MONEY EARNED: $2,505.35

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Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Glamour Royallty (One Time Royalty x Kitna Rey x Dual Rey) RIDER: Kristy Kay Miller OWNER: Kristy Kay Miller POINTS: 98 MONEY EARNED: $3,331.50

HORSE: Little Lucky Affair (Smart Luck x Miss Basic Affair x Black To Basics) RIDER: Nicki Seehafer OWNER: Daris Jutten/Nicki Seehafer POINTS: 46 MONEY EARNED: $769.25

Non Pro Hackamore

Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Blu My Cover (Once In A Blu Boon x Lil Play Rey x Reys Dual Badger) RIDER: Kristy Kay Miller OWNER: Kristy Kay Miller POINTS: 33 MONEY EARNED: $1,377

HORSE: Boxo Opus Magnum (WR This Cats Smart x Opus Chic x Smart Chic Olena) RIDER: Jecca R. Ostrander OWNER: Box O Quarter Horses POINTS: 58 MONEY EARNED: $1,196.45

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Youth Boxing

HORSE: Money In The Hood (Meradas Money Talks x Hood River Melody x Mr Melody Jac) RIDER: Gracyn Saffert OWNER: Emily Saffert POINTS: 66 MONEY EARNED: $604

HORSE: Mister Ballistic (Metallic Cat x Playgun Is Smart x Playgun) RIDER: Colt W. Jesperson OWNER: Cassidy C. Jesperson POINTS: 46 MONEY EARNED: $249.32

Non Pro Boxing/ Intemediate Non Pro Boxing

Limited Non Pro Boxing/Box Drive

HORSE: Sheza Good Bet (Bet Hesa Cat x Smart Mariah x Smart Little Lena) RIDER: Kelly Ann Preisser OWNER: Kelly Ann Preisser POINTS: 121/130 MONEY EARNED: $1,780.85/$1,674.42

HORSE: SDP Jedi Knight (Light N Lena x SDP I Got Good Genes x Dual Rey) RIDER: Lauren E. Rampey Hutton OWNER: Lauren E. Rampey Hutton POINTS: 163/92 MONEY EARNED: $1,138.75/$1,129.60

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Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Senor Shiney Cat (WR This Cats Smart x Shiney Senorita x Shining Spark) RIDER: Mark A. Sigler OWNER: Kinda Silly Farm LLC POINTS: 74 MONEY EARNED: $3,048.60

HORSE: Mind Your Peaches (Yellow Roan Of Texas x Pinkaboo x King Fritz Too) RIDER: Matthew Lipka/Rebecca L. Lipka OWNER: Donald S. Jr. or Lynn Lewis POINTS: 76 MONEY EARNED: $898.40

Open Hackamore

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Mister One Time (One Time Pepto x Misters Peppy Girl x Mister Dual Pep) RIDER: Chet Martin/Shelley L. Hagan OWNER: Shelley Hagan POINTS: 32 MONEY EARNED: $1,660

HORSE: Stil InThe Starlight (Lena Inthe Starlight x Seven S Sparketta x Shining Spark) RIDER: Cody B. Sabila OWNER: Kimberly A./Cody Sabila POINTS: 42 MONEY EARNED: $652.80

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Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Wild Sided (Blind Sided x Chicks Misty Morning x Bets Smart Lena) RIDER: Matthew Lipka/Rebecca L. Lipka OWNER: Daniel & Kerri Detweiler POINTS: 59 MONEY EARNED: $879.70

HORSE: Prince Rey (Dual Smart Rey x Principessa x Peptoboonsmal) RIDER: Jacob Partridge OWNER: Lauren K. Partridge POINTS: 30 MONEY EARNED: $1,039

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Bet Lucky 13 (Bet Hesa Cat x Miss Lucky Starlight x Grays Starlight) RIDER: Allysn Light OWNER: Robert and Allysn Light POINTS: 26 MONEY EARNED: $660

HORSE: Bet Shes A Royal Cat (Bet Hesa Cat x RCC Royal Oak x RCC Oaks Signet) RIDER: Krista Diane Larouche OWNER: Krista Larouche POINTS: 69 MONEY EARNED: $1,014.40

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Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Hard Time Train (One Time Royalty x Sliden Wright By x Smart Little Lena) RIDER: Victoria Seip Eisses OWNER: Victoria Seip Eisses POINTS: 39 MONEY EARNED: $975.60

HORSE: Stylish Vixen (Mr Playinstylish x Playboys Vixen x Hickoryote) RIDER: Kasey N. Snow OWNER: Kasey Snow POINTS: 36 MONEY EARNED: $998

Youth Cow Horse

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Hollywood Cat Scan (Latigo Cat x Hollywoods Royal Pep x I Could Too) RIDER: Dannan O’Hearn OWNER: Dannan O’Hearn POINTS: 76 MONEY EARNED: $573

HORSE: Peeka Snow Bunny (Peeka Pep x Hickorys Bunny x Docs Hickory) RIDER: Martin K. Justick OWNER: Martin Kelsey Justick POINTS: 64 MONEY EARNED: $303.20

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Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: TimeForLightening (One Time Pepto x SDP Gretchens Kitty x Hydrive Cat) RIDER: Lisa M. Bowman OWNER: Flying B Ranch POINTS: 71 MONEY EARNED: $923.50

HORSE: Chics Call Me Smart (Imasmartpepto x Party Chics x Smart Chic Olena) RIDER: Kevin M. Seidl OWNER: Kevin Seidl POINTS: 178 MONEY EARNED: $562.80

Box Drive

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: JMP Long Nose Nate (Peptomatic x Lil Katie Lena x Little Dors Lena) RIDER: Jessica A. Martin OWNER: Jessica Martin POINTS: 92 MONEY EARNED: $947.30

HORSE: Uno Can Dew It (Uno What Time It Is x Dew It Flo x Mr Peponita Flo) RIDER: Richard A. Rosell OWNER: Richard A. Rosell POINTS: 49.5 MONEY EARNED: $875.20

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Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Light On The Whizkey (Whizkey N Diamonds x Starlight On The Bay x High Brow Cat) RIDER: R. Scott Seeklander OWNER: Joanne Pettit POINTS: 139 MONEY EARNED: $4,300

HORSE: Xtra Showoff Shooter (Tinker With Guns x Spook Off Sparks x Smart Spook) RIDER: Samantha J. Robbins OWNER: Sherry K Robbins POINTS: 90 MONEY EARNED: $1,900

Open Hackamore

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Just Call Me Rich (Call Me Mitch x Roosters Miss Fritz x Gallo Del Cielo) RIDER: Michael D. Helsen/Stephanie A. Helsen OWNER: Michael D. Helsen POINTS: 144 MONEY EARNED: $6,192.50

HORSE: Smokin Lika Fox (Heart Of A Fox x Miss Tibar Pep x Mister Dual Pep) RIDER: Montgomery A. Nelson OWNER: Montgomery Nelson POINTS: 28 MONEY EARNED: $1,675

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Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Rok N Roll (Sannman x Peek of Faith x Peeka Pep) RIDER: Dan Roeser OWNER: Jodi Charrier POINTS: 126 MONEY EARNED: $4,871

HORSE: Guitar Town (Smart Little Pepinic x Whose Your Papa x Poppa Chex) RIDER: Heather Tiel-Nelson OWNER: Heather Tiel-Nelson POINTS: 141 MONEY EARNED: $5,910

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle/ Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Hesa Bit Bossy (CD Lights x Shiney Bit O Ivory x Shining Spark) RIDER: Kelley R. Mingus OWNER: Kelley R. Mingus POINTS: 148/185 MONEY EARNED: $3,411.20/$3,607.50

HORSE: TC Fillyn My Whizkey (Whizkey N Diamonds x Lenas Fillynic x Lenas Wright On) RIDER: Tara L. Matsler OWNER: Tara and Cody Matsler POINTS: 74 MONEY EARNED: $2,970

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Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Full Send (Metallic Cat x Kittys Ruby x Dual Rey) RIDER: Meryl Reber OWNER: Meryl Reber POINTS: 119 MONEY EARNED: $3,844

HORSE: Stylish Heritage (Docs Stylish Oak x Miss Meow x High Brow Cat) RIDER: Karlee Vandersnick OWNER: Russ Vandersnick POINTS: 96 MONEY EARNED: $1,588.75

Youth Boxing

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: DT Hickorys Delta (Hickory Holly Time x Cats About Wright x Cats Merada) RIDER: Kinsey M. Haaby OWNER: Tenley Haaby/Rick Littleton POINTS: 90 MONEY EARNED: $1,185

HORSE: Boonylicious (Smart Boons x Shine Smartly x Shining Spark) RIDER: Nancy J. Moffitt OWNER: Nancy J. Moffitt POINTS: 162 MONEY EARNED: $3,444

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Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Light On The Whizkey (Whizkey N Diamonds x Starlight On The Bay x High Brow Cat) RIDER: Joanne Pettit OWNER: Joanne Pettit POINTS: 130 MONEY EARNED: $1,911.13

HORSE: Olena Tejon (Listo Pollito Lena x Chex In Excess x Wright A Chex) RIDER: Karen Wartluft OWNER: Karen Wartluft POINTS: 125 MONEY EARNED: $2,398.01

Box Drive HORSE: Whitney Rooston (Gallo Del Cielo x Houstons Lone Star x Hey Houston) RIDER: Kelly J. Gully OWNER: Kelly J. Bergo-Gully POINTS: 129 MONEY EARNED: $2,196

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Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Smooth Rein (Real Smooth Cat x Rein My Belle x Topsails Rien Maker) RIDER: Russell A. Dilday OWNER: Claire L. Edwards POINTS: 276 MONEY EARNED: $5,058.50

HORSE: Backseat Dryver (Hydrive Cat x ARC Little Rubylena x Smart Little Lena) RIDER: Pete Hunt OWNER: Pete Hunt POINTS: 174 MONEY EARNED: $2,009.54

Limited Open Hackamore

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Hard No (High Brow CD x Ginger Pepto x Peptoboonsmal) RIDER: Clint Johnson OWNER: Clint and Jordan Johnson POINTS: 153.5 MONEY EARNED: $3,779.25

HORSE: Venom Boonsmal (Peptoboonsmal x A Black Widow x High Brow Cat) RIDER: Sarah L. Dawson OWNER: Aaron Ranch POINTS: 213 MONEY EARNED: $15,416.10

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///////// 2024 NRCHA REGIONAL CHAMPIONS CANADIAN SOUTH CENTRAL REGION REGION continued continued Open Two Rein HORSE: Jaymes Bond (Metallic Cat x Shortys Jay Ray x Dual Rey) RIDER: Jordan W. Williams OWNER: Bonds Ranch POINTS: 179 MONEY EARNED: $7,334.13

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle HORSE: Starlight Driver (Hydrive Cat x Starlights Lynn x Grays Starlight) RIDER: Kelsey D. Fulmer OWNER: Kelsey DeLaPlaine Fulmer POINTS: 123 MONEY EARNED: $1,568.05

Non Pro Bridle/ Intermediate Non Pro Bridle HORSE: Smooth Rein (Real Smooth Cat x Rein My Belle x Topsails Rien Maker) RIDER: Claire L. Edwards OWNER: Claire L. Edwards POINTS: 141.5/146 MONEY EARNED: $2,402.30/$1,441.10

Non Pro Hackamore HORSE: I Believe (Dont Stopp Believin x Shinin Peaches x Shining Spark) RIDER: Cutter W. McLaughlin OWNER: Jay and/or Wendy McLaughlin POINTS: 64 MONEY EARNED: $1,726

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Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Boon Doxx (Sannman x Docs Stylish Liz x Docs Stylish Oak) RIDER: Stefani Wagley OWNER: Stefani Wagley POINTS: 133.5 MONEY EARNED: $2,755

HORSE: Shinen Metallic Cat (Metallic Cat x Winenshineme x Shining Spark) RIDER: Taylor R. Allen OWNER: Taylor Allen POINTS: 149 MONEY EARNED: $2,453.30

Youth Boxing

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: SCR King Of The Road (Sannman x SCR Crackin Light x Boonlight Dancer) RIDER: Grace Callahan OWNER: Mickey Callahan POINTS: 128 MONEY EARNED: $1,850.25

HORSE: Xtra Short Trick (Shiners Voodoo Dr x Short And Royal x Short Oak) RIDER: Cheryl Chown OWNER: Robert and Cheryl Chown POINTS: 242 MONEY EARNED: $7,614.75

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Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Shiny Lil Catillac (WR This Cats Smart x Sashas Lil Angel x Shining Spark) RIDER: Emma L. Dilts OWNER: Lee Ann McDaniel POINTS: 201 MONEY EARNED: $2,335.35

HORSE: Never Short On Cash (Lil Joe Cash x Short And Royal x Short Oak) RIDER: Craig R. Cheetham OWNER: Melinda L. Cheetham POINTS: 394 MONEY EARNED: $2,581.05

Box Drive HORSE: Extra High Caliber (Snipers Smoking Gun x Extra Dry Dazzel x Extra Dry Chex) RIDER: Sydney G Whitling OWNER: Sydney Gay Nesky POINTS: 157 MONEY EARNED: $1,518.20

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Open Two Rein

HORSE: Bright Cd Lights (CD Lights x Jennys Spark x Shining Spark) RIDER: Brandy Johnson OWNER: Jennifer J. Richards POINTS: 59 MONEY EARNED: $1,874

HORSE: Colonel Short Stuff (One Time Pepto x Short Stuffs Oh Cay x Oh Cay Quixote) RIDER: Shane A. Campbell OWNER: Kyle W. Sanders POINTS: 61 MONEY EARNED: $1,313

Limited Open Bridle

Non Pro Bridle/ Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Henrys Surprise (Jerry Lees Surprise x Hung Up On The Girl x Hangten Peppy) RIDER: Tim W. Anderson OWNER: Melissa L. Perez POINTS: 39 MONEY EARNED: $759

HORSE: Time Enough For Love (This One Time x Shining Peptolena x Shining Spark) RIDER: Frances Labourdette OWNER: Frances Labourdette POINTS: 53/59 MONEY EARNED: $1,817.50/$1,725

Open Hackamore/ Limited Open Hackamore HORSE: Blizzard Martini (Metallic Cat x Miss Martini Boon x Peptoboonsmal) RIDER: Jordan Futch OWNER: Wheatley Ranch LLC POINTS: 71/73 MONEY EARNED: $3,714/$1,702

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Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Mister Hickory Smoke (Mister Dual Pep x Mary Jo Hickory x Docs Hickory) RIDER: Liz Waguespack OWNER: Elizabeth Waguespack POINTS: 144 MONEY EARNED: $2,303.50

HORSE: What About Reyz (Reyzin The Cash x Spookys Smooth Kitty x Smooth As Cat) RIDER: Debra R. Motichek OWNER: Debra R. Motichek POINTS: 44 MONEY EARNED: $2,025

Non Pro Two Rein HORSE: Strawberry Boon Time (Hickory Holly Time x Betting On Chiquita x Sport N Bet) RIDER: Tiffany L. Stratton OWNER: Tiffany Stratton POINTS: 48 MONEY EARNED: $1,290

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Youth Boxing

HORSE: Happy To CD Sun (Sundoctor x Happy CD x CD Olena) RIDER: Josie L. Mansfield OWNER: William C. Swanner POINTS: 80.5 MONEY EARNED: $1,180.50

HORSE: Smart Dualin Pepinic (Smart Little Pepinic x My Wife x Mister Dual Pep) RIDER: Scarlett R. Cason OWNER: Christopher Cason POINTS: 104 MONEY EARNED: $1,218.25

Non Pro Boxing HORSE: Stylish Rebel Boy (Metallic Rebel x Mom In Style x Lizzys Gotta Player) RIDER: Melinda L. Frye OWNER: Melinda L. Frye POINTS: 79 MONEY EARNED: $1,233.50

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Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: TimeForLightening (One Time Pepto x SDP Gretchens Kitty x Hydrive Cat) RIDER: Lisa M. Bowman OWNER: Flying B Ranch POINTS: 61 MONEY EARNED: $933.50

HORSE: Blizzard Martini (Metallic Cat x Miss Martini Boon x Peptoboonsmal) RIDER: Kristina Wheatley OWNER: Wheatley Ranch LLC POINTS: 241 MONEY EARNED: $2,414.15

Box Drive HORSE: Hickory Jonez (Travelin Jonez x Hickory Played Bingo x Bingo Hickory) RIDER: Robert T. Marx OWNER: Robert T. Marx POINTS: 109 MONEY EARNED: $1,534.38

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Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: My Boots Are Royal (Royal Fletch x My Boots Are Tuff x Woody Be Tuff) RIDER: Boyd J. Rice OWNER: Moncrief Quarter Horses LLC POINTS: 213 MONEY EARNED: $8,665

HORSE: Genuinely Irish (Paddys Irish Whiskey x Desire A Doc x Genuine Doc) RIDER: Haley E Garcia OWNER: Haley Garcia POINTS: 112 MONEY EARNED: $3,062.50

Open Hackamore

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: CR Tuff N Stylish (Woody Be Tuff x CR Stylish Play Rey x Dual Rey) RIDER: Ken L. Wold OWNER: Daniel J. Perez POINTS: 185 MONEY EARNED: $9,510.50

HORSE: Chex Harlan Ian (Playboy Jack Fever x Chex Harlan Dolly x Chex To Get) RIDER: Frank J. Heinrichs OWNER: Greg F. Harlan POINTS: 52 MONEY EARNED: $2,760

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Non Pro Bridle/ Intermediate Non Pro Bridle HORSE: Scrub Oak (Olena Oak x Two Kitties x Smooth As A Cat) RIDER: Ladona D. Emmons OWNER: LaDona D. Emmons POINTS: 248/251 MONEY EARNED: $7,325.75/$5,737.70

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Boonafide Royalty (One Time Royalty x Boonafide Cowgirl x Peptoboonsmal) RIDER: Teresa L. Fisher OWNER: Jayson and Teresa Fisher POINTS: 89 MONEY EARNED: $1,725.70

HORSE: Calling Dibs (Call Me Mitch x Shine Di Light x Boonlight Dancer) RIDER: Gianna S. Hansen OWNER: Gianna S. Hansen POINTS: 124 MONEY EARNED: $7,170

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Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Wood U Just Do It (Woody Be Tuff x Spookys Cash x Miss N Cash) RIDER: Jayson J. Fisher OWNER: Jayson and Teresa Fisher POINTS: 77 MONEY EARNED: $2,864.20

HORSE: Cat Walks Into A Bar (WR This Cats Smart x Sue C Shiner x Shining Spark) RIDER: Landri Lisac OWNER: Landri Lisac POINTS: 60 MONEY EARNED: $1,248.50

Youth Boxing

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Lucky Money (Meradas Money Talks x Lucky Baylite x Grays Starlight) RIDER: Avalon J. Goldstein OWNER: Avalon J. Goldstein POINTS: 113 MONEY EARNED: $1,409

HORSE: Mik Jagger (Metallic Cat x Reeds Instant Magic x Abrakadabracre) RIDER: Elizabeth Poor OWNER: Paul George Poor POINTS: 343 MONEY EARNED: $7,601.08

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Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Mo Beta (Bet Hesa Cat x Mo Fletch x Royal Fletch) RIDER: Melissa Alvarez OWNER: Melissa Alvarez POINTS: 138 MONEY EARNED: $2,627.90

HORSE: Gypsy In the Bud (Nic It In The Bud x Gypsys Miss Oak x Starlights Gypsy) RIDER: Anita D. Lacher OWNER: Anita D. Lacher POINTS: 179 MONEY EARNED: $1,973

Box Drive HORSE: Gotta Go Get It (Smart Little Pepinic x Got Mister x Mister Dual Pep) RIDER: Diane L. Shaffer OWNER: Danny R. or Diane L. Shaffer POINTS: 153 MONEY EARNED: $1,916.05

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PAST WORLD’S GREATEST HORSEMAN® CHAMPIONS Year

Rider

Horse

Sex Pedigree

1999 2000

Ted Robinson Bob Avila

Katie Starlight Paid By Chic

M S

2001 2003

Ted Robinson Ron Ralls

Katie Starlight Cowgirls Are Smart

M M

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Ron Ralls Jon Roeser Andy Adams Bob Avila Russell Dilday Russell Dilday Randy Paul Russell Dilday Ron Emmons Ron Emmons

A Chic In Time Very Smart Remedy Just Plain Cat Light N Fine Topsails Rien Maker Topsails Rien Maker Smokeelan Topsails Rien Maker Olena Oak Olena Oak

S S S S S S S S S S

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Boyd Rice Corey Cushing Clayton Edsall John Swales Kelby Phillips Corey Cushing John Swales Shane Steffen Corey Cushing Phillip Ralls Shawn Hays

Oh Cay N Short PRF Spoonful Of Gold Skeets Oak Peppy Heza Diamond Spark Hickory Holly Time Sonita Lena Rey Metallic Cat Rose Gunna Be A Smartie Hott Rod Call Me Mitch MoonShineAndTwoAdvil

S S G S S G M M S S G

Grays Starlight x Colonel Gunsmoke x Colonel Freckles Smart Chic Olena x Oaklynn x Docs Oak

Owner

Paula Hunsicker Paid By Partners Jim Babcock/Jim Dunn Grays Starlight x Colonel Gunsmoke x Colonel Freckles Paula Hunsicker Smart Chic Olena x Sweet San Badger x Peppy San Badger Jim Babcock and George Heckman Smart Chic Olena x Paula Tari x Tari Glo Broken B Ranch Smart Little Lena x Remedys Response x Doc’s Remedy Anne M. Reynolds High Brow Cat x Shes Alenaglow Rio x Doc Olena Robert Smith III Grays Starlight x Lenas Fine Freckle x Doc Olena Rhodes River Ranch Topsail Cody x Jameen Gay x Toby Gay Bar Cantrelle & Dilday Topsail Cody x Jameen Gay x Toby Gay Bar Cantrelle & Dilday Elans Playboy x Smart Little Smokee x Smart Little Lena Jill Smiekel - George Topsail Cody x Jameen Gay x Toby Gay Bar Cantrelle & Dilday Smart Chic Olena x Fritzs Oak E Doakie x Docs Oak Mel Smith & Nichole Scott Smart Chic Olena x Fritzs Oak E Doakie x Docs Oak LaDona Emmons & Nichole Scott Oh Cay Quixote x Bit Of Shorty x Shorty Lena Boyd Rice Hes A Peptospoonful x Sons Miss Sprat x Sons Rushette Cathy Corrigan Frank Skeets Peppy x Oak Ill Be x Ill Be Smart Clayton Edsall Diamond J Star x Sheza Shinette x Shining Spark 7 P Ranch One Time Pepto x Hickorys Holly Cee x Doc’s Hickory DT Horses Dual Rey x Sonita Lena Chick x Smart Chic Olena Sheri Jamieson Metallic Cat x Teletrona x Little Trona Jerry and Nicole Myer Very Smart Remedy x Gunna Be Mine x Gunna Smoke McSpyder Ranch Hottish x Sugars Smart Kitty x High Brow Cat Lynne Wurzer Metallic Cat x Miss Hickory Hill x Docs Hickory Estelle Roitblat Living Trust Metallic Cat x Little Short Stuff x Shorty Len Angela Massey

Score 865 871 594.5 594 582.5 584 871.5 870.5 867 884 875 874 885 874 877.5 889 883 874 890.5 877 878.5 894 893 902 885.5

* not held in 2002

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PAST WORLD’S GREATEST YOUTH HORSEMAN® CHAMPIONS Year

Rider

Horse

Sex

Pedigree

Owner

Score

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Trevor Hale Trail Townsend Cutter McLaughlin Emily Kent Tylie Norcutt Nicole Donahoo

Survive These Lips TRR Lucky Playgun CD Dee Vee Dee CallMe Mister Mister Soulas Hickory Star Very Smart Pearl

G G G G G G

CD Survivor x Lipschic x Smart Chic Olena Pepciid x TRR Ms Lucky Gun x Playgun CD Lights x Shiners Missy Jay x Shining Spark Mister Dual Pep X Travelin With Sass x Travelena Soula Jule Star x Tum Linz Loose x Docs Hickory Oak Very Smart Remedy x Black Pearl x Smart Little Pepinic

Trevor Hale Tripp Townsend Jay & Wendy McLaughlin Leslie Kent Darrell Norcutt Nicole Donahoo

723 727 746.5 746 729 1,074

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COLISEUM - 8:00 AM - settle @ 7:40 Derby Herd Work: Non Pro Divisions

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COLISEUM - 8:00 AM - settle @ 7:40 WORLD'S GREATEST HORSEMAN® Preliminaries: Herd Work

JOHN JUSTIN - 8:00 AM Derby Rein Work: Non Pro Boxing Divisions Preliminaries: Non Pro Two Rein Finals: Limited Open Bridle

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 16

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COLISEUM - 8:00 AM - settle @ 7:40 Derby Herd Work: Non Pro Boxing Divisions Derby Herd Work: Open Divisions - L1/NH

JOHN JUSTIN - 8:00 AM Preliminaries: Intermediate & Level 1 NP Bridle** Finals: Non Pro Two Rein

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COLISEUM - 9:00 AM Preliminaries: Non Pro Hackamore Preliminaries: Non Pro Bridle**

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WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 19 JOHN JUSTIN - 8:00 AM Preliminaries: Box Drive Finals: Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 20

JOHN JUSTIN - 8:00 AM Derby Cow Work: Non Pro Divisions Derby Cow Work: Non Pro Boxing Divisions Finals: Intermediate Non Pro Bridle Finals: Non Pro Boxing

FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 21

JOHN JUSTIN - 8:00 AM WORLD'S GREATEST HORSEMAN® Preliminaries: Rein Work Derby Rein Work: Open Divisions - L1/NH Finals: Box Drive

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JOHN JUSTIN - 8:00 AM Derby Rein Work: Open Divisions Finals: Non Pro Hackamore Finals: Youth Cow Horse

MONDAY - FEBRUARY 24

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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 27

COLISEUM - 8:00 AM Preliminaries: Open Hackamore / IOH

JOHN JUSTIN - 10:00 AM Finals: Intermediate Non Pro Boxing Finals: Open Two Rein

COLISEUM - 8:00 AM Special: SHTX Intercollegiate Challenge COLISEUM - 5:30 PM Meet & Greet World's Greatest Horseman® Finalists

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ROUND UP INN - 7:00 PM WORLD'S GREATEST HORSEMAN® Back Number Ceremony NRCHA Supreme Reined Cow Horse & Non Pro Boxing Award Presentation

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///////// NRCHA MERIT AWARDS

AWARD 20 MERIT RECIPIENTS 24 The NRCHA Merit Award Program recognizes outstanding equine performers at all competition levels.

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he National Reined Cow Horse Association Merit Award Program recognizes equines that have performed at a consistent level of excellence in reined cow horse. Using their show record, which encompasses an entire career rather than single major event titles, as criteria enables the horse to earn distinction by winning smaller checks at regional and national competitions across the United States.

The NRCHA Merit Award Program is a testament to the longevity of those stalwart athletes whose owners and/ or trainers can depend on them to bring home a win.

Owned by Shaleah Hester and M. Fountain, 2017 stallion Ricato Suave (Metallic Cat x Hip Hip Sue Rey x Dual Rey) and Clay Volmer topped the Supreme Reined Cow Horse Merit Award list with $240,822.07 in NRCHA Supreme Total Earnings.

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CERTIFICATE OF ABILITY 2024 A Boon Named Sioux / owned by Lisa C. Reiter

I Inherited Smarts / owned by Victoria Seip

Royal Roanie Smart / owned by Chris & Jessie Nance

Ba Da Boon / owned by Dylan A. Sponseller

Im Q Blue / owned by STL Inc

RTR Red Hot Remedy / owned by Abbigail Henstra

Bet Hesa Badaz / owned by Timothy Willson

Its Bingo Time / owned by Ruth Saldubehere

Sabbra Cadabra / owned by Judge Livestock

Bet Hesa Honeybee / owned by Tyrel And Ashley Lembke

Jack B Quick / owned by Chris or Debbie Swain

Santanas Rey Gun / owned by Paris M. Starn

Bet Hesa Wildcat / owned by Sabine U. Brasche

Jans Shiney Rey / owned by Marcel and Erin Mendes

Sassys Smooth Cat / owned by Marie Fraser

Blizzard Martini / owned by Wheatley Ranch LLC

Lenas Gun A Smokum / owned by Kristy Johnson

SCR Fiddle / owned by Dylan A. Sponseller

BobCatz / owned by Scott D. Wagner

Lenas Twist Of Sugar / owned by Jennifer Blake

Seven S Party Favor / owned by Lynne Faust

Boon Doxx / owned by Stefani Wagley

Light On The Whizkey / owned by Joanne Pettit

Seven S Razzberry / owned by R A Brown Ranch

Boots Wit Da Fur / owned by Alyssa Paige Shaber

Lil Joes Angel / owned by Beth Bant

Shes Lawless / owned by Chris or Debbie Swain

Bright CD Lights / owned by Jennifer J. Richards

Lilys Last Spark / owned by Haylie Noel Tomlinson

Shes Reys Cat / owned by Michelle Shopbell

Calling Dibs / owned by Gianna S. Hansen

Little Smart Lass / owned by Mary Gandy

Shiny Lil Catillac / owned by Lee Ann McDaniel

Cat Walks Into A Bar / owned by Landri Lisac

Lou R Smokin / owned by Scott D. Wagner

ShowBizShoes / owned by Melinda L. Cheetham

CD Blue Halle / owned by Juliet Wickhorst

Magical Voodoo / owned by Quail Run Reining Horses LLC

Simply Blessed / owned by Sami Vertz

Cold Shot / owned by Jim D. Dobler

Mary Janez / owned by Carolyn A. Edson

SJR Reyson / owned by Roan Ridge Performance Horses

CP Metallic Dual / owned by Frankie and Amy Etcheverry

Metalic Shine / owned by Karla McDonald

Smart Shiney Playboy / owned by Clinton J. Marshall

CR Tuff N Smooth / owned by Gabrielle T Crawford

Metallic Hashtags / owned by Jim S Keith

Smoketta Cat / owned by Terry and Annette Christiansen

DFN Spooky Cat / owned by Noreen Fenske

Metallic Nickel / owned by Lia J. Savas

Some Sweet BettinCat / owned by Haley Rusler

Dont Look Pancho / owned by Rocky Maria Oglesby

Metallic Peacemaker / owned by Rachel Cobb

Son Of A Mitch / owned by The Trust/Billie Jo Ralls DTD

Dualin At Boonlight / owned by Sierra Jo HunewillBrown

Metallic River / owned by Ann Matthews

Sparktallica / owned by Chris or Debbie Swain

Mintgundition / owned by Rancho Santa Margarita

Star Of Texata / owned by Jenna McBee

Dualin Metal Cat / owned by Lisa Novatt

Miss Dixie Rey / owned by Cuadra Las Gatas

Starlight Driver / owned by Kelsey DeLaPlaine Fulmer

Duece Of Harts / owned by Jane A Owens

My Fancy Bet / owned by Lesli Gilbert

Stylin Metal / owned by Jim & Linda Schrack

Dust Perfect / owned by Robbie or Charlotte Loudon

Never Short On Cash / owned by Melinda L. Cheetham

Stylish Reys / owned by Paige Brummund

Eight Karat Diamond / owned by Kiana Creek Ranch

Nics Black Gold / owned by Charles & Kelly Jesse

Sundoctor / owned by William C Swanner

Extra High Caliber / owned by Sydney Gay Nesky

No Training Wheels / owned by Diane A. Edwards

Sweet N Reycie / owned by Carrie King

EZ Breezy Solano / owned by Paul E Or Amy D Bailey

One Royal Princess / owned by Mark E. Buckley

Talkin Sally Rey / owned by 2 KM Farm & Ranch LLC

Fine Like O Lena / owned by Catelyn Hall

One Shiney Metallic / owned by Don and Teresa Martin

Time Enough For Love / owned by Frances Labourdette

Hal On Ice / owned by Leslie Gale

One Time Safari / owned by Mark E. Buckley

Time For New Shoes / owned by Melinda L. Cheetham

Happy To CD Sun / owned by William C Swanner

Patriot Force / owned by Tim Swain

Time For The Diamond / owned by Rod L. Dowers

Hard No / owned by Clint and Jordan Johnson

Peppys On Time / owned by Randy J. Paul

Time For The Juice / owned by Paul E Or Amy D Bailey

Here For A Good Tyme / owned by Diane A. Edwards

Quails Dun Remedy / owned by Christopher A Bethune

Times The Remedy / owned by Jane D. Moulton

Heres your Bud Kickr / owned by Lesli Gilbert

Red Hal Cat / owned by Erin L Baumung

TR Guns And Roses / owned by Karla Steckel

Hesa Bit Bossy / owned by Kelley R. Mingus

Reyted Heavenly / owned by Wendy I. Dwernychuk

Trashy Witch / owned by Lisa R. McCarthy Harrison

High Stakes Affair / owned by Stacey L Webb

Reyzed By The Mob / owned by Megan Mccorkel

Whose Tuff / owned by Christa D. Hampton

Holly R Smokin / owned by Cuadra Las Gatas

Ricato Suave / owned by Shaleah Hester & M Fountain

Wright On Hickory / owned by Bonnie & Scot Wheatley

Holly Show Lightly / owned by Diane A. Edwards

Rok N Roll / owned by Jodi Charrier

Wrightimetosmokum / owned by High Times Ranch LLC

Hy On Patron / owned by Jodell B. Johnston

RoostersRunninShine / owned by Jaynalee Waldrip

Xtra Shiners Affairs / owned by Richard L. Charrier

CERTIFICATE OF ABILITY

The Certificate of Ability is the first award for which a money-earning reined cow horse can qualify. A horse will be certified after winning a total of $500 in any NRCHA class or combination of classes. It is the NRCHA’s intention that the Certificate of Ability be available to several horses that demonstrate proficiency in cow horse competition.

Earnings from Category 2 Special Events are not counted toward this award.

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///////// NRCHA MERIT AWARDS SUPERIOR COW HORSE A horse that has earned $10,000 in any NRCHA class or combination of classes or events may receive the Superior Cow Horse award. All earnings from reined cow horse snaffle bit events can be added to the

hackamore and bridle winnings to total $10,000 to receive this award. The NRCHA believes that any horse that wins $10,000 in a single class or combination of classes and events is certainly considered a Superior

Cow Horse and should be recognized. Earnings from Non Pro Boxing, Intermediate Non Pro Boxing, Limited Non Pro Boxing, Youth Boxing, and Category 2 Special Events are not counted toward this award.

SUPERIOR REINED COW HORSES OF 2024 Ba Da Boon/owned by Dylan A. Sponseller

Jack B Quick/owned by Chris or Debbie Swain

Sassys Smooth Cat/owned by Marie Fraser

Bet Hesa Honeybee/owned by Tyrel and Ashley Lembke

Jans Shiney Rey/owned by Marcel and Erin Mendes

SCR Fiddle/owned by Dylan A. Sponseller

Light On The Whizkey/owned by Joanne Pettit

Seven S Party Favor/owned by Lynne Faust

Lightly Armed/owned by Paul E Or Amy D Bailey

Seven S Razzberry/owned by R.A. Brown Ranch

Mary Janez/owned by Carolyn A. Edson

Shes Lawless/owned by Chris or Debbie Swain

Metalic Shine/owned by Karla McDonald

Shes Reys Cat/owned by Michelle Shopbell

Metallic Hashtags/owned by Jim S Keith

Smart Shiney Playboy/owned by Clinton J. Marshall

Metallic Nickel/owned by Lia J. Savas

Smart Time Peppy/owned by Paul E. or Amy D. Bailey

Bet She Can Rock/owned by Molly Russell Blizzard Martini/owned by Wheatley Ranch LLC Boon Doxx/owned by Stefani Wagley Boots Wit Da Fur/owned by Alyssa Paige Shaber Bright CD Lights/owned by Jennifer J. Richards Calling Dibs/owned by Gianna S. Hansen

Metallic River/owned by Ann Matthews Ms Chics N Dun/owned by Lesli Gilbert

Smoketta Cat/owned by Terry and Annette Christiansen

Nics Black Gold/owned by Charles and Kelly Jesse

Some Sweet BettinCat/owned by Haley Rusler

One Royal Princess/owned by Mark E. Buckley One Shiney Metallic/owned by Don and

Son Of A Mitch/owned by The Trust/Billie Jo Ralls DTD

Teresa Martin

Sparktallica/owned by Chris or Debbie Swain

Peppys On Time/owned by Randy J. Paul

Stylin Metal/owned by Jim and Linda Schrack

Quails Dun Remedy/owned by Christopher A.

Sweet N Reycie/owned by Carrie King

Bethune Ricato Suave/owned by Shaleah Hester and

Time Enough For Love/owned by Frances Labourdette

Hal On Ice/owned by Leslie Gale

M Fountain

Time For The Diamond/owned by Rod L. Dowers

Hard No/owned by Clint and Jordan Johnson

Rok N Roll/owned by Jodi Charrier

Topsail Smoking Gun/owned by Farrah Roberts

Hesa Bit Bossy/owned by Kelley R. Mingus

Royal Roanie Smart/owned by Chris and Jessie Nance

TR Guns And Roses/owned by Karla Steckel

High Stakes Affair/owned by Stacey L Webb Holly Show Lightly/owned by Diane A. Edwards

RTR Judge This Metal/owned by Shelley Clapp

Hy On Patron/owned by Jodell B. Johnston

RTR Red Hot Remedy/owned by Abbigail Henstra

I Inherited Smarts/owned by Victoria Seip

Sabbra Cadabra/owned by Judge Livestock

Wright On Hickory/owned by Bonnie and Scot Wheatley

Its Bingo Time/owned by Ruth Saldubehere

Santanas Rey Gun/owned by Paris M. Starn

Xtra Shiners Affairs/owned by Richard L. Charrier

Cat Walks Into A Bar/owned by Landri Lisac CP Metallic Dual/owned by Frankie and Amy Etcheverry CR Tuff N Smooth/owned by Gabrielle T. Crawford DFN Spooky Cat/owned by Noreen Fenske Duece Of Harts/owned by Jane A. Owens Eight Karat Diamond/owned by Kiana Creek Ranch Forge A Cat/owned by John Palleria Full Send/owned by Meryl Reber

Trashy Witch/owned by Lisa R. McCarthy Harrison Whose Tuff/owned by Christa D. Hampton

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///////// NRCHA MERIT AWARDS SUPERIOR NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Superior Non Pro Boxing Achievement Award was first presented by the NRCHA Board in 2019 as the Non Pro Limited award. It recognized the value Non Pro Boxing horses and riders contribute to the Association, and in return, added a new award to the long-standing program. Non Pro Boxing and Youth Boxing riders meeting criteria can receive the Superior Non Pro Boxing Achievement award, a new level specifically designed for horses

that excel in their classes. To qualify, the horse must have earned a minimum of $15,000 with a minimum of $1,000 in Limited Aged Events, such as Derbies or Futurities. This money can be earned in either fence class or boxing classes. A minimum of $10,000 must be earned in Horse Show Category 1 Boxing classes, including monies earned in the Select and 13 and Under divisions. Monies earned in Category 2 classes will not count toward the award.

Mickey Callahan's 2017 gelding Voodoo Whiskey (Shiners Voodoo Dr x Whiskey On Wheels x Paddys Irish Whiskey) led the Superior Non Pro Boxing Achievement Merit Award with $50,817.78 in Non Pro Boxing Supreme Total Earnings.

SUPERIOR NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2024 Horse Name

Owner Name

Sex

Foal Year

Cat Walks Into A Bar

Landri Lisac

G

Electra Tuff

Brian/Angie Kilpatrick

NPBX Superior Boxing Earnings

LAE Earnings

Sue C Shiner

$19,192.12

$8,224.89

$27,417.01

Electras Boots

$22,524.35

$18,222.35

$40,746.70 $22,786.24

Sire

Dam

2014

WR This Cats Smart

G

2012

Woody Be Tuff

Total Earnings

Extra High Caliber

Sydney Gay Nesky

G

2018

Snipers Smoking Gun

Extra Dry Dazzel

$17,748.78

$5,037.46

Little Elk Dancer

Allyson Bottini

S

2015

Dual Pep

Little Belly Dancer

$10,774.34

$10,287.80

$21,062.14

Mary Janez

Carolyn A. Edson

M

2016

Travelin Jonez

Daphne Doo Right

$18,376.90

$6,846.04

$25,222.94 $15,245.25

Mintgundition

Rancho Santa Margarita

G

2016

Gunnatrashya

Peppermints

$12,579.81

$2,665.44

One Timin Katie

Joe and Elizabeth Taggart

M

2014

One Time Pepto

Katie Starlight

$14,939.70

$1,201.45

$16,141.15

Peppys On Time

Randy J. Paul

G

2015

One Time Pepto

Quixote Lena Peppy

$28,142.48

$36,265.63

$64,408.11

Remedys Smooth Move

Pryce Perry

G

2011

Very Smart Remedy

Oak City Kitty

$16,390.22

$1,610.12

$18,000.34

Starlight Driver

Kelsey DeLaPlaine Fulmer

G

2015

Hydrive Cat

Starlights Lynn

$20,382.22

$4,873.32

$25,255.54

Voodoo Whiskey

Mickey Callahan

G

2017

Shiners Voodoo Dr

Whiskey On Wheels

$10,632.91

$40,184.87

$50,817.78

Whose Tuff

Christa D. Hampton

G

2015

Woody Be Tuff

CR Dees Boon Meow

$12,871.70

$39,751.52

$52,623.22

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2025 BREEDING FEE

$2500

Standing at

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SUPREME REINED COW HORSE

This is the first award for Non Pro Boxing horses to receive for their success in the arena. In order to earn this award, the horse must have earned a total of $7,500 in Horse Show Category 1 Boxing classes including Select, Youth Boxing and Youth Boxing 13 and Under.

NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE 2024 Arc Peptos Belle/owned by S & T Kirkpatrick/ C Greene

Mintgundition/owned by Rancho Santa Margarita

Bonnies Fancy Twist/owned by Erin E. Russell

Miss Jay Glo/owned by J C Paint Ranch

Cat Can Dew/owned by Loren Booth Living Trust

Oh Cay Meriah/owned by Monica Duflock

Cat Walks Into A Bar/owned by Landri Lisac

One Time Safari/owned by Mark E. Buckley

Chicody Leo/owned by Jennifer Woodmansee

One Timin Katie/owned by Joe and Elizabeth Taggart

CR Dees Be Tuff/owned by Renee L Berrey CR Tuffs Magic Tonic/owned by Lee Ann McDaniel Cuttin Wright Up/owned by David I. Beckett DCR High As A Cat/owned by Sabrina Alexis Neiswanger

Paddysstarlightchic/owned by Jeffrey or Lynne Heyer Pay Me In Nickels/owned by Barbara A. Giljum Peppys On Time/owned by Randy J. Paul Repeat Plan/owned by Kellie Herrington

Docs Shiney Amber/owned by Lisa C. Reiter

Roosters Zack/owned by Daran & Paula Francis

Dressed Wright/owned by Tiffany Corey

RoostersRunninShine/owned by Jaynalee Waldrip

Electra Tuff/owned by Brian/Angie Kilpatrick Extra High Caliber/owned by Sydney Gay Nesky Fine Like O Lena/owned by Catelyn Hall Fletch Me If You Can/owned by Alison A. Brantley Heart Of A Remedy/owned by Chris Garrett Heza Whiz Kid/owned by Ellie Willoughby Hick Oleana/owned by Jennifer E. Ray Hobby Nic/owned by Rylee A McGehee Ima Diamond J Star/owned by Michael/ Debra Brautovitch Instantee/owned by Mattie E. Alexander Lenas Gun A Smokum/owned by Kristy Johnson Lenas Twist Of Sugar/owned by Jennifer Blake Light On The Whizkey/owned by Joanne Pettit Mary Janez/owned by Carolyn A. Edson Master Of The Seas/owned by Ruth Jackson Metallic Pearl/owned by Mike or Kelly Warner Metallic River/owned by Ann Matthews

Sheza Haillion/owned by Elise Mason Shiny Lil Catillac/owned by Lee Ann McDaniel Short And Royal/owned by Chown Quarter Horses Smart Chic Dot Com/owned by Kristen K. Troxel Soulanova/owned by Lannie Jo Lisac Starlight Driver/owned by Kelsey DeLaPlaine Fulmer Tejons Dry Deuce/owned by Heather Good

The Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award is reserved for the unique individual that has shown and won money in all divisions and garnered $25,000 in earnings. A horse must meet the following criteria: a. The horse must have been shown in approved Limited Age Events (LAE) and earned at least $1,000 in these events. The horse must have been shown in the hackamore and have earned at least $1,000 in this event. Money earned at the NRCHA Hackamore Classic limited age event may count toward either LAE money or hackamore money, so long as it is counted only once. Up to $20,000 of any monies won at these two types of events can be applied to the total earnings required. b. The horse must win a total of $25,000. After considering the totals earned from Limited Age Events and the hackamore, with the limitations previously stated, the remaining balance must be won in the bridle division. c. Money earned in the Non Pro Boxing, Intermediate Non Pro Boxing, Limited Non Pro Boxing, and Youth Boxing classes does not count toward the Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award. d. To fulfill the hackamore requirement, earnings must come from NRCHA Horse Show Hackamore classes or Hackamore Classic LAE money can count toward either LAE money or hackamore money, so long as it is counted only once. e. Money earned in the two-rein class will count as bridle earnings for the merit award program. f. Foals of 2000 and prior will be grandfathered into this program and are not required to have won the $1,000 in Limited Age Events and hackamore, but still must win a total of $25,000. As of January 1, 2002, earnings which count toward the Merit Awards are all NRCHA Approved horse shows, LAE and Category 1 Special Events.

Merit Award applications are available at nrcha.com/nrcha-merit-awards-program/.

The Metal Doctor/owned by Mickey Callahan TR Miss Graygun/owned by Birgit Self TR Playing Chic/owned by John and Kaitlin Ormson Triple Colonel Bar/owned by Helen L. Horn Voodoo Whiskey/owned by Mickey Callahan Whose Tuff/owned by Christa D. Hampton Wright On Forever/owned by Mary C Harris Xtra Short Trick/owned by Robert and Cheryl Chown

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THE SUPREME REINED COW HORSES OF 2024 Horse_Name

Owner Name

Sex Foal Year

Sire

Dam

Riders

Supreme Total Earnings

Bet Hesa Honeybee

Tyrel And Ashley Lembke

G

2018

Bet Hesa Cat

Honey Bees

Ashley Lembke

$29,358.72

Boon Doxx

Stefani Wagley

G

2018

Sannman

Docs Stylish Liz

Stefani Wagley

$55,069.35

Bright Cd Lights

Jennifer J. Richards

G

2017

CD Lights

Jennys Spark

Jennifer Richards, Brandy Johnson, Joe Harper,

Russell Probert, Jake Telford

Cat Walks Into A Bar Landri Lisac

Landri Lisac, Lannie-Jo Lisac, Todd Crawford,

G

2014

WR This Cats Smart

Sue C Shiner

$30,856.58

Jason Grimshaw, Darleen Wood

$69,186.29

CR Dainty N Tuff

Lee Ann McDaniel

G

2018

Woody Be Tuff

Dainty Dual Rey

Lee Deacon, Ashley Deacon, Cayley Wilson

$92,102.62

CR Hes A Tuff One

Jill Olerich

S

2018

Woody Be Tuff

Cat Digs Lucinda

Brendon Clark

$165,419.26

DFN Spooky Cat

Noreen Fenske

S

2015

Spooks Delta Dude

Omega Kitty

Noreen Fenske, Tyler Darroch

$27,090.72

Hesa Bit Bossy

Kelley R. Mingus

G

2015

CD Lights

Shiney Bit O Ivory

Kelley Mingus, Shane Steffen, Chris Dawson, Dorian DiNardo

$32,660.22

Holly Show Lightly

Diane A. Edwards

G

2018

Hickory Holly Time

Cashs Shining Spark

Jake Telford, Taylor Adams

$27,826.70

Jans Shiney Rey

Marcel and Erin Mendes

M

2015

Jans Rey Cuatro

Shiney Bit O Ivory

Erin Mendes, Clint Allen

$58,369.39

Metallic River

Ann Matthews

G

2015

Metallic Cat

Tootsie Rey

Ann Matthews, Clifton Shopbell, Corey Cushing

$25,150.82

Move That Rock

Debbie J. Proctor

G

2016

That CD Rocks

Smokums Dual Move

Ashley Deacon, Debbie Proctor, Cara Hencratt

$86,912.14

One Ata Time

Steven Mattson

S

2017

One Time Pepto

Hip Hip Sue Rey

Ryan Gallentine, Steven Mattson

$105,107.17

One Shiney Metallic

Don and Teresa Martin

S

2015

Metallic Cat

One Shiney Rey

Corey Cushing, Robert Smith III

$27,261.00

Ricato Suave

Shaleah Hester & M Fountain S

2017

Metallic Cat

Hip Hip Sue Rey

Clay Volmer

$240,822.07

Rok N Roll

Jodi Charrier

G

2018

Sannman

Peek of Faith

Dan Roeser, Pam Myers

$74,529.05

Royal Roanie Smart

Chris & Jessie Nance

G

2016

One Time Pepto

Royal Smart Cat

Jessie Nance, Margaret Nance, Sarah Clymer, Alexandra Sigler

$26,035.53

RPL Boon

Nancy J Winkelman

G

2016

Boon Too Suen

RPL Ich This

Aaron Goldade, Nancy Winkelman, Ryan Gallentine, Jordan Williams

$41,335.69

Santanas Rey Gun

Paris M. Starn

G

2018

Hired Gun

Chickita Rey Santana

Paris Starn, Melvin Helmuth

$40,971.39

Seven S Johnny Reb

Roman Lucas Moran

G

2017

Blind Sided

Seven S Prairie Rose

Roman Moran, Lee Deacon, Ashley Deacon, Lucinda David

$34,271.72

Seven S Razzberry

R A Brown Ranch

M

2017

Blind Sided

Seven S Valentina

Lanham Brown, Jordan Williams, Kelby Phillips

$82,295.81

Smart Shiney Playboy Clinton J. Marshall

G

2016

WR This Cats Smart

Sinful Playgirl

Nicholas Dowers

$119,471.77

Smoketta Cat

Terry & Annette Christiansen M

2015

Dual R Smokin

Fletchetta Cat

Jim Spence, Terry Christiansen, Tara Matsler, Andy Kurtz

$65,621.26

Son Of A Mitch

The Trust/Billie Jo Ralls DTD G

2017

Call Me Mitch

Jackies Sparkle

Phillip Ralls

$123,160.04

Spin N Twist Arey

Dylan A. Sponseller

S

2013

Dual Rey

Cats Twisted Whisker

Dylan Sponseller, Zane Davis

$37,294.85

Stylin Metal

Jim & Linda Schrack

S

2018

Metallic Cat

Stylin Playgirl

Justin Wright

$142,113.57

TR Guns And Roses

Karla Steckel

M

2017

One Time Pepto

Miss Silver Gun

Karla Steckel, Garrett Cooper, Joshua Briggs, Brad Lund, Tyson Benson $33,691.02

Whose Tuff

Christa D. Hampton

G

2015

Woody Be Tuff

CR Dees Boon Meow

Christa Hampton, Shadd Parkinson, Boyd Rice, Marilyn Brandt

$81,729.70

Xtra Shiners Affairs

Richard L. Charrier

M

2015

Shiners Voodoo Dr

A Lasting Attraction

Dan Roeser, Titus Covington, Kathy Ferguson, Dave Ferguson

$25,196.84

///// HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Merit Award Program, complete the application and submit a one-time $50 application fee of to the NRCHA office by December 1 of the award year. All applicants are eligible for all levels of the Merit Award Program upon completion of each requirement. The NRCHA office calculates the applied horse’s show records and automatically processes the awards when each level is achieved.

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Zycosan®

(pentosan polysulfate sodium injection) 250 mg/mL For intramuscular use in horses only.

Brief Summary (For Full Prescribing Information, see package insert) CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

DESCRIPTION: Zycosan contains pentosan polysulfate sodium, a semi-synthetic polysulfated xylan.

It is a pale yellow to brownish yellow, clear, sterile solution.

INDICATION: For the control of clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis in horses.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Horses with hypersensitivity to pentosan polysulfate sodium or any of the inactive ingredients in Zycosan should not receive Zycosan. Do not use Zycosan concurrently with other anticoagulant drugs. Do not use in horses with clotting disorders or within 24 hours of surgical procedures (see Warnings and Precautions).

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: User Safety Warnings: Not for use in humans.

Keep out of reach of children. Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a weak anticoagulant.

Caution should be used when administering Zycosan if you are taking an anticoagulant.

In case of accidental self-injection, seek immediate medical attention. If product comes into contact with skin, rinse skin thoroughly with water and seek medical attention if needed. To obtain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Dechra at (866) 933-2472.

Animal Safety Warnings and Precautions: Zycosan has been shown to prolong coagulation parameters up to 24 hours after injection, therefore caution should be used when administering this drug before or after strenuous activities (see Target Animal Safety). Due to the anticoagulant effects, this drug may exacerbate Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH).

The concurrent use of NSAIDs with Zycosan has not been evaluated. Due to the anticoagulant effects of Zycosan and known anticoagulant effects of some NSAIDs, caution should be used if NSAIDs are concurrently administered.

Horses concurrently treated with Zycosan and NSAIDs should be monitored for hemorrhage or other clinical signs of abnormal bleeding (e.g., petechiae, ecchymosis, or epistaxis). The safety of long-term repeat use of Zycosan has not been evaluated. Pigmentary changes in the retina (pigmentary maculopathy) have been reported in human patients following long-term oral use of pentosan polysulfate occurs in horses. The safe use of Zycosan has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating horses.

Other Warnings: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Injection site reactions were the most frequently reported adverse reactions in associated with clinicopathology changes in some cases. Other adverse reactions reported in more than one horse were prolongation of coagulation parameters (activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT)), lethargy, behavior changes, and colic.

To report suspected adverse events, for technical assistance or to obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Dechra at (866) 933-2472 . For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store at room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C), with excursions to 59-86°F (15-30°C).

MANUFACTURED FOR: Dechra Veterinary Products 7015 College Boulevard, Suite 525 Overland Park, KS 66211 USA Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-559 Zycosan is a trademark of Dechra Limited.

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU FEED Learn hard lessons from last summer’s feed contamination tragedy.

BY JOE CARTER, DVM

T

he death of 70 rodeo horses in August 2024 reminds us why one of the things we take for granted the most can never be overlooked: feeding horses.

Livestock Nutrition Center, which provides custom-blended and premixed feeds to ranches across the United States, said in a statement that its “preliminary tests” had shown that a load of feed delivered to Beutler & Son Rodeo Co. in Elk City, Oklahoma, contained Monensin, an additive also known as Rumesin that’s common in cattle feed but toxic for horses. The drug is an ionophore, or an antibiotic-like compound.

“This likely occurred due to a combination of a failed clean-out procedure and a sensor malfunction,” said Ronnie Castlebury, the company’s president, in an official statement.

I’ve seen many deaths from Monensin in horses. It’s one of the risks of buying feed from a plant that produces cattle and horse feed, or if horses ingest cattle feed.

WHAT IS MONENSIN? Monensin is an antibiotic added to cattle feed to improve feed efficiency and prevent bloat by improving rumen fermentation efficiency. This leads to better feed conversion. In some cases, Monensin allows producers to utilize lower-quality feeds without sacrificing weight gain, which is why it is so commonly used in cattle feed.

Horses can die quickly from Monensin toxicity, or they may die from heart failure days or weeks after consumption.

Horses that survive sublethal doses may have reduced athletic performance and cardiac failure.

HOW TO PREVENT EXPOSURE The most reliable way to ensure that your horse feed isn’t contaminated with Monensin is to buy it from a feed company that makes only horse feed at its plant.

Plants that make horse and cattle feeds are always subject to cross-contamination problems and deaths like those that happened last summer. Unfortunately, human error occurs far too frequently to trust feed made in a plant that uses Monensin as a feed additive.

You can’t see or smell Monensin in horse feed. There are machines that can analyze feed and identify the presence of Monensin, but they’re impractical to use at every feeding.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE EXPOSURE Symptoms of Monensin toxicity in horses include: • Anorexia • Colic • Sweating • Stiffness • Lack of coordination • Inability to stand • Double or triple heart rate • Labored breathing.

If you suspect Monensin toxicity, call your veterinarian immediately. There are some treatments; however, prevention is the best medicine. Be sure to check with your feed store or feed representative to confirm that the horse feed you buy is made in a plant that doesn’t make cattle feed—a plant dedicated to safely making horse feed.

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Break free

Help your equine patients by controlling the clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis • The only FDA approved pentosan polysulfate sodium injection • Convenient; only 4 intramuscular injections required • Not limited to use for specific joints1

To learn more about Zycosan®, please scan the QR code or visit go.dechra-us.com/zycosan 24-hour Veterinary Technical Support available: (866) 933-2472 Nonurgent Technical Support available: support@dechra.com Important Satefy Information As with all drugs, side effects may occur. For intramuscular use in horses only. Not for use in humans. Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a weak anticoagulant. Caution should be used when administering Zycosan if you are taking an anticoagulant. In case of accidental self-injection, seek immediate medical attention. If product comes into contact with skin, rinse skin thoroughly with water and seek medical attention if needed. Horses with hypersensitivity to pentosan polysulfate sodium should not receive Zycosan. Do not use Zycosan concurrently with other anticoagulant drugs. Do not use in horses with clotting disorders or within 24 hours of surgical procedures. Caution should be used when administering this drug before or after strenuous activities. Caution should be used when NSAIDS are administered concurrently due to the anticoagulant effects of Zycosan. If Zycosan and NSAIDS are used concurrently, horses should be monitored for hemorrhage or other clinical signs of abnormal bleeding. The safe use of Zycosan has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating horses. The safety of long-term repeat use of Zycosan has not been evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are injection site reactions, prolongation of coagulation parameters (activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT). Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www.dechra-us.com.

1. Zycosan® Freedom of Information Summary NADA 141-559 © 2023 Dechra Veterinary Products. Dechra is a registered trademark of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. Zycosan is a registered trademark of Dechra Limited; all rights reserved. E230045

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Top Riders For Open Eligibility in 2025 INTERMEDIATE OPEN—Open to any rider who is not on the top thirty (30) Open Rider Listing; based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events.

LIMITED OPEN—Open to any rider who is not on the top 120 Open rider listing based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events, has not earned over $350,000 in Open and Non Pro category 1 and category 2 money at any NRCHA approved events.

Open Rank Rider Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

2022 Open Earnings

2023 Open Earnings

2024 Open Earnings

3-Year Open Sum

$361,810.54 $259,028.66 $277,584.21 $237,323.11 $208,191.84 $103,374.85 $162,774.12 $148,787.15 $312,687.83 $220,705.27 $35,819.60 $38,320.73 $41,550.25 $80,422.28 $101,382.04 $170,068.72 $107,471.40 $90,340.37 $114,156.66 $75,850.52 $104,049.27 $75,849.87 $98,652.65 $63,236.47 $73,002.56 $126,759.01 $54,154.26 $47,930.77 $42,938.43 $33,954.57 $75,792.80 $23,332.11 $17,137.38 $22,386.21 $75,182.80 $38,451.88 $8,164.50 $37,183.14 $36,143.20 $18,843.29 $46,535.82 $29,658.07 $11,686.81 $43,928.90 $22,381.95

$478,037.64 $175,674.42 $348,985.52 $400,089.52 $282,213.08 $265,444.99 $135,612.67 $227,698.42 $69,947.00 $115,822.29 $109,457.15 $167,092.78 $79,325.51 $159,834.97 $129,959.10 $97,616.29 $129,082.93 $50,458.75 $62,217.68 $99,909.49 $56,401.38 $83,851.97 $77,428.20 $32,481.92 $31,461.67 $46,604.72 $72,715.88 $111,976.32 $129,109.22 $61,351.82 $16,155.10 $96,148.77 $72,630.21 $83,454.81 $42,092.01 $44,590.08 $86,845.37 $61,792.60 $40,151.33 $63,912.39 $75,359.06 $40,051.39 $44,283.80 $70,707.81 $32,873.85

$275,464.13 $560,043.05 $348,562.51 $123,129.56 $261,446.88 $289,789.18 $282,939.71 $151,635.22 $52,697.89 $82,003.97 $270,138.44 $182,105.89 $266,355.53 $131,468.43 $118,448.06 $56,193.59 $50,619.16 $132,579.21 $91,949.11 $69,191.98 $83,430.53 $59,863.07 $39,516.10 $118,004.50 $102,217.24 $33,149.25 $73,379.46 $39,584.47 $23,402.12 $97,063.65 $93,279.36 $60,598.96 $73,992.84 $57,675.42 $41,520.26 $75,389.17 $59,532.93 $53,060.87 $74,860.75 $65,150.00 $25,182.54 $73,391.83 $85,939.37 $11,487.00 $69,228.00

$1,115,312.31 $994,746.13 $975,132.24 $760,542.19 $751,851.80 $658,609.02 $581,326.50 $528,120.79 $435,332.72 $418,531.53 $415,415.19 $387,519.40 $387,231.29 $371,725.68 $349,789.20 $323,878.60 $287,173.49 $273,378.33 $268,323.45 $244,951.99 $243,881.18 $219,564.91 $215,596.95 $213,722.89 $206,681.47 $206,512.98 $200,249.60 $199,491.56 $195,449.77 $192,370.04 $185,227.26 $180,079.84 $163,760.43 $163,516.44 $158,795.07 $158,431.13 $154,542.80 $152,036.61 $151,155.28 $147,905.68 $147,077.42 $143,101.29 $141,909.98 $126,123.71 $124,483.80

Sarah Dawson Chris Dawson Justin Wright Corey Cushing Matt Koch Clayton Edsall Nicholas Dowers Phillip Ralls Lee Deacon Brandon Buttars Veronica Swales Shawn Hays Boyd Rice Shane Steffen Erin Taormino Cayley Wilson Clay Volmer Lance Johnston John Swales Jake Telford Luke Jones Ben Baldus Kelby Phillips Brady Weaver Chris Krieg Brendon Clark Shadd Parkinson Russell Probert Todd Bergen Clay Roeser Todd Crawford Wade Meador Garrett Cooper Abigayle Mixon Zane Davis Matt Frederick Jordan Williams Clint Swales Jared Jones Andrea Fappani Dale Clearwater Kyle Trahern Ricky Nicolazzi Jake Gorrell Tucker Robinson

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2022 Open Earnings

2023 Open Earnings

2024 Open Earnings

3-Year Open Sum

$89,737.79 $50,094.44 $37,607.62 $37,689.14 $35,540.53 $62,016.05 $38,511.82 $23,044.66 $49,767.45 $7,089.60 $17,448.86 $15,078.32 $9,148.66 $48,042.32 $9,680.30 $36,002.52 $29,073.59 $31,407.00 $19,869.21 $31,384.36 $9,808.61 $11,855.00 $14,554.11 $6,232.29 $12,810.89 $28,374.72 $11,598.75 $32,405.00 $17,087.71 $20,383.64 $7,653.60 $17,746.19 $18,415.23 $4,816.56 $25,650.63 $47,036.01 $15,526.44 $24,864.42 $$41,183.92 $6,134.13 $$20,042.10 $44,882.90 $18,634.09 $13,152.50 $29,166.81 $2,657.49 $$11,359.45 $25,464.89 $39,923.47 $13,742.59

$19,509.61 $49,528.96 $29,009.92 $31,740.77 $8,428.44 $27,644.62 $12,353.35 $40,789.44 $15,510.60 $47,509.17 $36,628.58 $63,511.84 $57,071.61 $17,042.84 $50,781.07 $29,285.86 $40,422.15 $24,863.91 $13,641.84 $24,154.23 $8,626.17 $35,905.09 $23,375.75 $23,243.22 $10,905.72 $$18,271.87 $17,126.71 $21,459.14 $1,750.50 $26,039.13 $27,653.35 $17,706.01 $42,790.73 $15,350.76 $6,778.61 $10,136.76 $15,266.23 $23,476.50 $14,424.10 $875.00 $1,470.10 $23,751.16 $1,336.25 $17,079.48 $21,261.53 $10,976.00 $17,438.65 $$12,300.09 $20,235.46 $8,990.13 $11,930.50

$14,260.15 $19,440.28 $51,511.86 $44,892.30 $61,852.06 $15,769.01 $50,629.76 $37,122.76 $35,168.27 $43,383.28 $43,057.70 $17,331.71 $25,738.00 $24,957.95 $26,905.29 $21,395.67 $12,203.00 $23,741.33 $44,905.22 $22,153.81 $58,841.63 $26,028.50 $35,327.08 $40,822.28 $46,429.69 $40,722.34 $37,422.84 $15,275.44 $24,900.55 $40,641.11 $29,063.10 $17,258.74 $26,032.18 $14,529.23 $20,562.86 $7,072.29 $33,818.96 $19,029.61 $35,681.20 $3,410.00 $51,391.53 $55,808.41 $13,482.88 $8,655.67 $18,593.74 $19,815.40 $13,331.75 $32,929.20 $52,994.15 $28,996.41 $6,504.19 $2,765.83 $25,723.10

$123,507.55 $119,063.68 $118,129.40 $114,322.21 $105,821.03 $105,429.68 $101,494.93 $100,956.86 $100,446.32 $97,982.05 $97,135.14 $95,921.87 $91,958.27 $90,043.11 $87,366.66 $86,684.05 $81,698.74 $80,012.24 $78,416.27 $77,692.40 $77,276.41 $73,788.59 $73,256.94 $70,297.79 $70,146.30 $69,097.06 $67,293.46 $64,807.15 $63,447.40 $62,775.25 $62,755.83 $62,658.28 $62,153.42 $62,136.52 $61,564.25 $60,886.91 $59,482.16 $59,160.26 $59,157.70 $59,018.02 $58,400.66 $57,278.51 $57,276.14 $54,874.82 $54,307.31 $54,229.43 $53,474.56 $53,025.34 $52,994.15 $52,655.95 $52,204.54 $51,679.43 $51,396.19

Ryan Gallentine Tyson Benson Trent Pedersen Ron Ralls Tracer Gilson Jay McLaughlin Ron Emmons Kyle Noyce Flint Lee Lilla Bell Clifton Shopbell Tyler Merrill Nicolas Barthelemy Ashley Deacon Tucker Smith Lance Scheffel Ken Wold Seth Abrahamson Jeremy Knoles Wes Housler Dylan Sponseller Daxon Buttars Randy Paul Chet Martin Luke Hammerness Joshua Briggs Dan Roeser Robert Chown Mark Sigler Gusti Buerger Tina Robinson Wade Reaney Rick Wiebe Brad Lund Jim Spence AJ Black Trey Pool Travis Young Abbie Phillips Brad Barkemeyer Jessica Valimont Jesse Spence JD Johnson Daniel Sanchez EJ Laubscher Joe Harper Monica Caetano Stephen Hutchins John (JD) Thacker Paul Bonnello Tack Louthan Jason Gay Caleb Jantz

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2022 Open Earnings

2023 Open Earnings

2024 Open Earnings

3-Year Open Sum

$4,046.76 $14,810.11 $18,759.06 $3,256.25 $$4,179.70 $1,678.67 $11,356.45 $14,269.04 $4,852.38 $31,891.40 $240.00 $14,225.75 $2,459.50 $620.00 $41,846.15 $14,778.69 $24,090.29 $5,120.25 $29,586.48 $12,665.60 $10,969.51

$26,962.92 $23,042.13 $17,078.77 $7,778.00 $$42,307.51 $34,338.86 $13,417.03 $11,592.60 $32,787.87 $8,829.28 $5,091.28 $9,761.37 $26,021.86 $21,810.50 $$15,961.26 $11,966.38 $7,898.38 $382.90 $10,559.35 $8,203.40

$20,292.98 $13,093.26 $14,715.34 $38,923.58 $47,709.00 $178.50 $8,359.25 $19,057.49 $17,897.33 $6,049.68 $2,459.50 $37,241.74 $18,546.22 $13,992.21 $19,955.15 $- $10,461.48 $4,605.83 $27,410.40 $10,297.29 $16,213.70 $19,299.44

$51,302.66 $50,945.50 $50,553.17 $49,957.83 $47,709.00 $46,665.71 $44,376.78 $43,830.97 $43,758.97 $43,689.93 $43,180.18 $42,573.02 $42,533.34 $42,473.57 $42,385.65 $41,846.15 $41,201.43 $40,662.50 $40,429.03 $40,266.67 $39,438.65 $38,472.35

Leanne Jetton Roy Rich Giovanni Campanaro Wyatt Fisher Jordan Futch Clinton Anderson Cody Hanson Brandy Johnson Jake Barry Darrel Norcutt Trevor Carter Massimo Garlanda David Dillman Tyler Albrecht Jon Hawthorne M. Terry Riddle Richard Winters Taylor Gillespie Andrew Steiger Stefan Heim Michael Helsen Clayton Anderson

Riders ineligible for LAE Limited Open baesd on earnings over $350,000 (see rule 10.4.3): Annie Reynolds Bobby Ingersoll Debbie Crafton Dema Paul Eric Freitas Greg Ward Jay Holmes Jayson Fisher Jo Anne Carollo John Ward Jon Roeser

$1,787,031.72 $357,295.61 $889,738.12 $695,835.60 $386,053.62 $429,321.91 $455,406.24 $365,238.22 $536,106.87 $1,210,199.37 $1,643,467.57

Justin Lawrence Kevin Stallings Laurie Richards Lyn Anderson R. Mike Miller Robbie Boyce Russell Dilday Sandra Collier Smoky Pritchett Tammy Hays Ted Robinson

$491,823.58 $351,829.48 $553,931.96 $976,207.90 $634,799.00 $756,090.50 $660,934.09 $806,613.19 $559,804.14 $423,490.29 $1,965,113.11

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LAE LIMITED NON PRO—Open to any rider who possesses a current Non Pro card and is not on the Top 60 Non Pro rider listing based on the previous three years of Open and Non Pro category 1 money won at NRCHA approved events, have not earned more than $100,000 in Open and Non Pro category 1 and category 2 money at NRCHA approved events.

Non Pro Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Rider Name

2022 Earnings

2023 Earnings

2024 Earnings

3-Year Earnings Sum

Debbie Crafton Lanham Brown Parke Greeson Jayson Fisher Brent Ratliff Myles Brown Carmen Buckingham Tammy Hays Cutter McLaughlin Stephen Silva Karnell Perry Sophia Buttars Landri Lisac Amelia Wakley Cody Halford Tylor Todd Pam Myers Tricia Gilson Paris Starn Garrell Reilly Brooks Jobe Jace Sheridan Stefani Wagley Jett Smith Hope Mills Ashley Lembke Carlene Schmidt William Akin Katie Fox Jecca Ostrander Kenneth Schueller Paul Bailey Elizabeth Kania Catelyn Walker Chantz Stewart Matthew Kimes Paul Wilinski R A Brown II Megan Waddell Jamie Roberts Kristy Miller Crue Dowers Eric Freitas Randi McCook Amy Bailey

$199,392.77 $41,098.50 $13,379.79 $2,727.33 $12,790.35 $18,048.86 $7,320.20 $17,361.68 $29,085.31 $6,770.80 $24,377.11 $35,030.00 $31,601.20 $11,371.00 $39,210.01 $15,787.00 $19,809.84 $16,967.86 $7,582.54 $4,352.06 $$31,067.48 $14,215.70 $12,345.30 $4,920.50 $8,326.62 $5,384.33 $9,220.50 $6,579.72 $16,529.72 $13,184.77 $11,218.17 $21,975.30 $10,705.36 $17,412.28 $$9,181.53 $10,817.45 $6,976.40 $6,250.00 $7,553.06 $$5,956.25 $8,163.80 $20,205.98

$182,469.99 $83,417.00 $19,801.61 $42,013.96 $37,016.42 $13,606.34 $40,845.00 $21,057.34 $29,139.82 $44,474.50 $16,177.80 $5,900.00 $19,984.78 $36,005.36 $$27,228.05 $15,012.60 $24,785.74 $3,157.33 $27,266.75 $2,925.55 $4,503.00 $14,561.88 $18,369.70 $5,725.97 $11,923.50 $15,635.24 $17,534.19 $6,081.23 $14,731.59 $8,407.74 $11,778.86 $7,053.89 $15,313.00 $11,481.96 $3,798.85 $15,739.35 $12,834.60 $17,923.08 $12,989.61 $14,343.14 $$105.00 $10,564.00 $2,249.36

$172,663.55 $59,984.56 $70,175.00 $57,051.78 $31,097.28 $48,983.80 $30,895.08 $35,629.73 $15,644.20 $12,602.72 $19,842.90 $15,878.30 $4,755.75 $6,713.80 $12,314.98 $5,430.00 $11,789.80 $2,000.00 $30,692.81 $8,477.72 $36,863.00 $3,939.83 $9,947.20 $7,965.06 $27,523.86 $17,440.66 $16,181.40 $8,850.87 $22,862.53 $3,672.05 $13,325.11 $11,802.93 $4,928.28 $7,503.58 $4,420.00 $28,636.96 $7,381.90 $8,146.10 $6,852.35 $12,092.30 $9,109.26 $29,627.80 $22,835.76 $10,108.00 $6,357.48

$554,526.31 $184,500.06 $103,356.40 $101,793.07 $80,904.05 $80,639.00 $79,060.28 $74,048.75 $73,869.33 $63,848.02 $60,397.81 $56,808.30 $56,341.73 $54,090.16 $51,524.99 $48,445.05 $46,612.24 $43,753.60 $41,432.68 $40,096.53 $39,788.55 $39,510.31 $38,724.78 $38,680.06 $38,170.33 $37,690.78 $37,200.97 $35,605.56 $35,523.48 $34,933.36 $34,917.62 $34,799.96 $33,957.47 $33,521.94 $33,314.24 $32,435.81 $32,302.78 $31,798.15 $31,751.83 $31,331.91 $31,005.46 $29,627.80 $28,897.01 $28,835.80 $28,812.82

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Rider Name Tracy Adams Julia Winders Kathy Wilson Carrie King Tylie Norcutt Mike Honald Austin Henstra Katie Combs Katherine De Haan, DV Karey Louthan Terra Kirchenschlager Morgan Holmes Suzon Schaal Jonathan Morrison Mason Beal

2022 Earnings

2023 Earnings

2024 Earnings

3-Year Earnings Sum

$14,173.57 $19,554.75 $14,403.73 $2,797.84 $12,929.25 $3,549.30 $5,695.00 $6,768.75 $14,261.50 $13,449.41 $$4,046.00 $10,853.80 $5,802.50 $1,915.50

$14,160.00 $4,283.00 $5,649.88 $24,282.45 $9,872.60 $11,757.50 $7,999.58 $4,723.09 $7,097.55 $8,096.28 $$13,107.52 $9,983.60 $10,000.50 $14,447.50

$$4,252.25 $7,735.40 $$4,264.50 $11,671.73 $12,519.15 $14,575.90 $4,489.30 $3,991.31 $25,454.53 $7,946.00 $4,183.13 $8,949.00 $8,170.25

$28,333.57 $28,090.00 $27,789.01 $27,080.29 $27,066.35 $26,978.53 $26,213.73 $26,067.74 $25,848.35 $25,537.00 $25,454.53 $25,099.52 $25,020.53 $24,752.00 $24,533.25

Riders ineligible for LAE Limited Non Pro based on earnings over $100,000 (see rule 10.4.8): Bart Holowath Bret Paulick Bubba Petty Carol Roberts Gianna Hansen Jerry Beukelman Laurie Richards Marc Bourdet Michelle Cowan

$153,780.65 $137,089.64 $168,388.12 $140,805.92 $109,570.34 $107,896.72 $553,931.96 $120,873.08 $200,918.98

R. Mike Miller Rachel Eady Shawn Renshaw Tammy Johnston Terry Christiansen Toni Hagen Heath Trail Townsend William Cowan

$634,799.00 $140,065.66 $317,500.32 $104,384.67 $118,167.43 $289,985.14 $100,538.70 $140,874.22

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money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events, excluding youth money and have not earned more than $5,000 in lifetime earnings, excluding youth money.

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Rider Name

2022 Non Pro Boxing Earnings 2023 Non Pro Boxing Earnings

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61

Lucinda David DJ Crafton Vanessa Stevens Lori Adamski-Peek Sydney Whitling Becky Stockett Angie Kilpatrick Lindsay Foreman Niamh Sexton Serafina Madonna Julie Gibbons Lori Frampton-Crafton Erin Jones Jill Flint Kendra Suhling Krystal Meade Elizabeth Clary Amy Etcheverry Deb Simpson Jodie Scheffel Karla Steckel Allyson Bottini- Maston Meg Brehm Alexandra Vipham Lanette Frye Catherine Brown-Swain Avalon Goldstein Jaylee Brown Riley Valin Andrea Vietor Renee Berrey Cynthia Capetillo Monica Duflock Heather Greeson Mason Taggart Gracie Bair Erin Keys Jillian Smith Jennifer Dovell Jamie Shumaker Elizabeth Poor Emily Kirchenschlager Cassandra Krieg Kira Tomlinson Hanna Bedard Kaylee Dufresne Cheri Barnes Chelly Mack Nancy Perlich Melissa Fowler Hannah Valdez Josie Bunch Bonnie Koetsier Danelle Markham Amber Stice Deanna Johnson Darcy Callahan Flora Clark McKinley Blake Heidi VanStone Emma Dilts

$27,997.34 $2,165.30 $16,779.87 $196.00 $284.50 $8,380.39 $1,680.10 $14,090.00 $8,674.24 $5,288.35 $14,587.10 $13,810.38 $10,667.70 $5,655.34 $4,487.52 $9,290.00 $1,815.00 $428.57 $4,007.33 $2,427.12 $6,988.31 $7,499.75 $9,142.32 $4,466.25 $450.00 $813.00 $156.00 $$$2,597.75 $1,415.50 $2,958.90 $5,276.33 $6,968.00 $281.00 $2,391.19 $4,803.00 $5,335.00 $400.00 $4,510.35 $1,394.20 $15.00 $2,961.52 $4,012.63 $$$3,807.25 $10,100.75 $6,165.00 $549.70 $1,200.00 $1,033.97 $472.25 $1,505.50 $2,177.50 $130.00 $$4,705.33 $$1,363.88 $2,101.50

$22,044.51 $22,652.52 $3,385.00 $19,706.48 $16,035.03 $12,698.11 $8,114.68 $3,923.35 $14,628.80 $14,352.01 $6,288.83 $8,097.67 $7,480.93 $8,504.08 $15,039.80 $4,404.00 $11,578.13 $7,083.33 $8,041.05 $6,200.21 $8,815.76 $4,153.00 $5,504.00 $2,603.88 $4,614.02 $10,116.82 $1,904.25 $14,379.09 $9,971.71 $7,889.92 $3,060.38 $4,958.63 $$6,418.13 $4,400.70 $6,784.15 $1,966.84 $4,658.00 $7,728.25 $4,449.49 $1,924.37 $5,118.12 $1,775.00 $5,113.45 $$10,279.21 $2,084.21 $$3,180.00 $418.02 $1,200.00 $5,444.22 $3,200.50 $7,029.02 $3,168.13 $7,578.71 $18.13 $4,344.00 $1,659.00 $4,029.00 $1,894.30

2024 Non Pro Boxing Earnings

3 Year Earnings Sum

$5,458.87 $22,121.44 $19,051.63 $16,948.00 $16,464.56 $10,137.25 $19,171.32 $10,696.90 $4,424.17 $7,908.70 $1,599.60 $$3,662.17 $6,654.68 $289.75 $5,572.00 $5,674.12 $11,241.63 $5,184.50 $8,179.75 $937.49 $4,990.00 $1,875.50 $8,876.00 $9,773.68 $3,789.44 $12,571.30 $$4,330.15 $3,744.50 $9,496.16 $5,812.41 $8,111.59 $$8,680.48 $4,186.23 $6,391.91 $2,869.38 $4,388.00 $3,166.00 $8,613.58 $6,556.87 $6,873.00 $2,302.50 $11,375.00 $684.13 $4,725.85 $490.00 $1,155.00 $9,222.85 $7,737.21 $3,460.70 $6,202.00 $1,270.00 $4,406.00 $1,998.50 $9,638.31 $595.00 $7,965.60 $4,215.10 $5,536.65

$55,500.72 $46,939.26 $39,216.50 $36,850.48 $32,784.09 $31,215.75 $28,966.10 $28,710.25 $27,727.21 $27,549.06 $22,475.53 $21,908.05 $21,810.80 $20,814.10 $19,817.07 $19,266.00 $19,067.25 $18,753.53 $17,232.88 $16,807.08 $16,741.56 $16,642.75 $16,521.82 $15,946.13 $14,837.70 $14,719.26 $14,631.55 $14,379.09 $14,301.86 $14,232.17 $13,972.04 $13,729.94 $13,387.92 $13,386.13 $13,362.18 $13,361.57 $13,161.75 $12,862.38 $12,516.25 $12,125.84 $11,932.15 $11,689.99 $11,609.52 $11,428.58 $11,375.00 $10,963.34 $10,617.31 $10,590.75 $10,500.00 $10,190.57 $10,137.21 $9,938.89 $9,874.75 $9,804.52 $9,751.63 $9,707.21 $9,656.44 $9,644.33 $9,624.60 $9,607.98 $9,532.45

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Rider Name

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62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129

Nancy Moffitt Carolyn Greene Catelyn Hall Jerilynne Michaels Lacey Andrews Paula Francis Erin Richardson Lisa Bowman Kimberlee Gabel Elizabeth Silvis Linda Tayne Craig Cheetham Lauren Boychuk Billie Jo Belt Joel Jewett Heather McFarlane Greg Steckel Kristy Johnson Alea Hansen Kacy Maurer Rebecca Moore Julie Atkinson Haylee Scholzen Tamra Kyle Beth Peterson Julia Rajnus Marilyn Anderson Shayna Andrews John Houston Anisha Kumar Joanne Pettit Gianna Martin Mary Staub John Andrews Jessica Draper Annie Decroix Paige Brummund Lilia Kapuniai Grace Callahan Madison Swor Kenli Worley Julie Bowden Kelly Preisser Kelsey Mueller Julie Smith Pryce Perry Taylor Worley Sara Umback Jennifer Blake Michael Tracy Natascha Benz Stevenson Lee Alford Darquise Beauchesne Nancy Winkelman Seth Schaafsma Joey Oswald Josey Brown Ann Matthews Amy Stoney Ashley Jackson Chris Garrett Suzanne Soucy April Salisbury Bree Westbrook Gary Hawkes Lauren White Cindy Cullen Courtney Brown

$3,260.83 $4,759.15 $3,563.61 $230.40 $3,048.08 $1,235.00 $385.89 $70.98 $3,004.39 $1,269.10 $$48.13 $5,286.62 $2,566.00 $2,409.50 $1,970.75 $1,125.83 $6,175.50 $$$$1,748.46 $926.10 $1,407.50 $$812.00 $$3,089.00 $2,952.81 $$456.50 $327.00 $$2,326.83 $3,284.50 $1,440.10 $3,961.85 $4,846.50 $$$416.38 $384.00 $638.30 $4,419.34 $1,232.77 $$$4,514.42 $3,537.21 $1,757.96 $1,615.00 $2,698.50 $2,916.00 $5,779.99 $$1,206.75 $501.40 $849.50 $$131.25 $975.75 $1,732.50 $1,322.75 $2,595.46 $3,690.71 $$2,522.50 $-

$423.33 $1,555.00 $1,793.80 $1,163.50 $5,917.00 $3,065.00 $6,180.96 $3,323.26 $1,302.36 $1,232.62 $879.25 $334.61 $1,967.41 $5,324.25 $3,208.25 $4,690.30 $7,375.00 $2,229.17 $3,077.65 $7,650.10 $5,901.67 $4,212.89 $3,563.50 $5,100.59 $3,384.05 $2,264.00 $4,172.50 $3,414.50 $2,555.27 $7,832.38 $2,529.98 $$$4,123.79 $3,852.50 $2,367.99 $2,008.45 $999.60 $277.68 $2,728.64 $392.85 $5,995.95 $1,922.63 $792.03 $2,768.42 $2,675.96 $734.00 $1,680.16 $1,922.50 $3,759.80 $1,455.00 $1,843.00 $390.00 $368.94 $$2,175.50 $4,347.10 $3,636.41 $$1,697.40 $4,333.50 $3,723.00 $3,348.13 $3,079.00 $1,681.68 $845.00 $593.00 $280.00

2024 Non Pro Boxing Earnings $5,648.75 $2,957.70 $3,881.27 $7,808.38 $96.00 $4,750.00 $2,452.22 $5,581.98 $4,577.06 $6,379.50 $7,991.30 $8,408.94 $1,408.50 $743.50 $2,989.13 $1,921.00 $$$5,289.56 $680.00 $2,339.50 $2,251.61 $3,656.90 $1,626.63 $4,717.75 $5,021.25 $3,874.38 $1,433.66 $2,328.46 $$4,839.51 $7,236.58 $7,494.50 $748.01 $$3,325.70 $1,139.10 $1,225.00 $6,739.60 $4,280.72 $6,155.35 $579.10 $4,360.78 $1,621.38 $2,776.63 $3,808.00 $5,723.50 $240.00 $937.50 $866.33 $3,197.30 $1,648.00 $2,865.00 $0 $6,071.53 $2,643.25 $1,172.43 $1,463.75 $5,899.23 $4,059.40 $515.00 $330.00 $1,024.45 $$296.00 $4,799.50 $2,427.95 $5,234.75

3 Year Earnings Sum $9,332.91 $9,271.85 $9,238.68 $9,202.28 $9,061.08 $9,050.00 $9,019.07 $8,976.22 $8,883.81 $8,881.22 $8,870.55 $8,791.68 $8,662.53 $8,633.75 $8,606.88 $8,582.05 $8,500.83 $8,404.67 $8,367.21 $8,330.10 $8,241.17 $8,212.96 $8,146.50 $8,134.72 $8,101.80 $8,097.25 $8,046.88 $7,937.16 $7,836.54 $7,832.38 $7,825.99 $7,563.58 $7,494.50 $7,198.63 $7,137.00 $7,133.79 $7,109.40 $7,071.10 $7,017.28 $7,009.36 $6,964.58 $6,959.05 $6,921.71 $6,832.75 $6,777.82 $6,483.96 $6,457.50 $6,434.58 $6,397.21 $6,384.09 $6,267.30 $6,189.50 $6,171.00 $6,148.93 $6,071.53 $6,025.50 $6,020.93 $5,949.66 $5,899.23 $5,888.05 $5,824.25 $5,785.50 $5,695.33 $5,674.46 $5,668.39 $5,644.50 $5,543.45 $5,514.75

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130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175

Debra Brautovich Analina Porsch Liz Hudson Jill Nash Karissa Misik Diana Templeton Jeanie Pepper Danielle Holzer-Burkitt Nicole Smith Stacy Weisbach Donna Waddell Cheryl Haaren Haily Findeisen Kelly Gully Tara Carter Jaynalee Waldrip Allison York Kelsey Berglund Mallory Vestal Heather Good Anita Lacher Kelly Cobb Tammy Winters Shelly Mitchell Celia Gamble Nancy Mills Kristina Wheatley Jennifer Kelly Sarah Armenta Claire Armstrong Cathy Bardos Alison Phillips Kristin Kenley Charlize Clementson Melissa Votaw Kaylea Marionneaux Michelle Young Alexandra Veen Stephenie Bjorkman Jeff Harwood Sabrina Neiswanger Arianna Picciotti Michelle Reed Robert Shockley Corie Brock Carissa Bieroth

$2,239.75 $1,247.75 $184.25 $905.44 $481.63 $966.35 $747.00 $4,719.23 $352.50 $2,047.83 $1,772.50 $3,653.75 $15.00 $$5,070.89 $4,227.00 $701.65 $784.00 $4,476.95 $2,889.25 $55.13 $572.50 $4,867.43 $250.00 $3,461.50 $3,214.88 $$$$4,078.13 $1,182.00 $2,266.46 $4,161.86 $$$2,564.00 $1,176.30 $3,346.40 $2,378.20 $300.45 $$87.00 $2,147.22 $195.08 $1,130.00 $740.00

2024 Non Pro Boxing Earnings

$2,673.50 $3,654.50 $913.22 $1,546.77 $3,116.62 $1,890.38 $603.00 $397.00 $2,815.00 $2,244.93 $2,502.96 $300.00 $1,003.80 $979.00 $$839.50 $1,767.96 $2,766.84 $462.50 $2,012.50 $$2,841.40 $$3,582.88 $$1,033.00 $82.00 $$703.43 $476.50 $977.71 $1,595.30 $415.00 $1,749.78 $1,161.50 $1,493.00 $1,401.90 $1,035.00 $918.85 $712.50 $1,446.30 $971.93 $$59.50 $690.00 $2,103.00

$580.00 $581.50 $4,360.63 $2,979.63 $1,755.67 $2,466.63 $3,938.36 $150.00 $2,090.00 $961.46 $972.05 $1,252.50 $4,162.00 $4,199.65 $$$2,593.72 $1,461.60 $$$4,846.25 $1,462.00 $$1,020.25 $1,387.75 $552.70 $4,664.15 $4,704.35 $3,951.75 $77.24 $2,443.71 $732.13 $$2,794.75 $3,381.40 $447.13 $1,834.20 $$1,079.00 $3,261.29 $2,820.59 $3,196.87 $2,105.43 $3,974.05 $2,378.00 $1,344.75

3 Year Earnings Sum $5,493.25 $5,483.75 $5,458.10 $5,431.84 $5,353.92 $5,323.36 $5,288.36 $5,266.23 $5,257.50 $5,254.22 $5,247.51 $5,206.25 $5,180.80 $5,178.65 $5,070.89 $5,066.50 $5,063.33 $5,012.44 $4,939.45 $4,901.75 $4,901.38 $4,875.90 $4,867.43 $4,853.13 $4,849.25 $4,800.58 $4,746.15 $4,704.35 $4,655.18 $4,631.87 $4,603.42 $4,593.89 $4,576.86 $4,544.53 $4,542.90 $4,504.13 $4,412.40 $4,381.40 $4,376.05 $4,274.24 $4,266.89 $4,255.80 $4,252.65 $4,228.63 $4,198.00 $4,187.75

Riders only eligible for Non Pro Boxing due to using their Fall Back (see rule 3.8.1.1): Allison Trimble Paparoa Barbara McCaughey Betty Valdez Carolyn Edson Celeste McNeight Cheryl Chown Christa Hampton Daniel Perez Darlene Gartner Deah Hessian Debbie Proctor Debby Sanguinetti Deborah Matko Desiree Westfall

Diane Shaffer Dixie Edge Eleise Blake Gail Kolbe Gary Schenck Gwendolyn Parsons Heather McLevin Helga Roh Ian Hryhirchuk Ingrid Vangelos Janet Bache John Bull Kendra Hansen Laura Edwards

Lesley Kearney Leslie Gale Lisa Novatt Lisa Reiter DVM Liz Younger Loretta Showalter Mel Smith Melinda Frye Menachem Stein Michael Brautovich Nichole Branquinho Nicki Marmelzat Nicole Petty Pam Grimshaw

Pamela Davini Patricia Hunter Paula Hunsicker Richard Rosell Sandy Kaplan Sandy Miller-Allen Scott Wagner Shannon Coers Shannon Reid Sharon Madrigal Sherrie Aquino Susan Schwabacher Terri Holowath Tim Swain

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Riders ineligible for Limited Non Pro Boxing based on earnings over $5,000 (see rule 3.8.3): Adrianna Adams Alisha Hoke Alyson Rodges Amanda Dingley Amanda Johnson Amanda Noyce Amber Phillips Amy Bell Amy Brattebo Amy Diener Amy Masters Andrea Caudill Anne Albert Barbara Cox Barbara Giljum Barbara Truex, DVM Brandy Patrick Bronwyn McCormick Bruce Perry Candy Flock Caroline Whyler Carolyn Grennier Catherine Vincent Cathy Martin Chelsea Edsall Cheryl Bognuda Cheryl Harmon Cheyenne Guelker-Olive Christa Harris Cindy Dockter Cindy Silva Codi Heesch Conner Aten Connie Johnson David Albrecht David Burba, DVM Dawn Meinhold Diane Clare Diane Wolfe Dianne Green Dolores Cain Dorn Parkinson Edith Petaccio Elise Mason Elizabeth Byrne Emily Barlowe Emily Kennedy Erica Katz Erin Russell

$9,755.63 $8,660.68 $11,585.32 $6,404.03 $7,331.88 $9,040.22 $6,194.88 $8,918.75 $6,532.50 $5,325.85 $5,877.00 $5,141.00 $22,808.68 $20,054.84 $14,592.37 $7,401.03 $8,153.53 $5,417.17 $5,519.64 $12,573.95 $15,170.73 $5,653.15 $7,830.72 $6,591.76 $14,997.46 $8,262.08 $8,665.00 $7,153.63 $7,155.96 $6,386.78 $7,274.06 $7,209.42 $8,695.67 $6,760.93 $5,811.87 $5,642.90 $14,301.42 $28,624.42 $5,675.97 $10,972.33 $10,204.65 $16,682.50 $17,992.98 $17,405.25 $5,098.01 $7,651.43 $7,457.75 $8,942.03 $19,818.20

Gretchen Keller Hannah Hieber Harold Meeks Heidi Brough Hillary Post Hope Mitchell James McBride Jared Melton Jenifer Ingram Jenn Andrade Jenna Bell Jennifer Lauzon Jennifer Soltys Jennifer Van Cura Jennifer Webster Jennifer Woodmansee Jess Garvin Jessie Morrison Jill Adams Jodie Averett Jonelle Castleberry Julie-Anne Ford Kaitlin Ormson Karlie Kirkland Katie Wilson Kay Dennis Kellie Herrington Kelly Dixon Kelly McGuire Kelly Warner Kendra Shaw Kerri Wein Kevin Hittinger Kimberly Boydstun Kora Bower Kristen Troxel Kristin Bacchetti Laura Johnson Laura Taylor Laural Nelson Leslie Thompson Lexi Kastanis Linda Cellini Linda Silveira Margie Zimmer Marissa Greenberg Mark Donner Martha Soule Mary Boyd

$6,732.92 $6,065.73 $8,076.26 $6,889.79 $7,131.74 $7,045.00 $6,834.36 $6,483.85 $5,409.15 $6,864.78 $7,038.09 $5,066.47 $7,133.94 $16,438.51 $6,513.00 $9,771.97 $13,701.02 $10,981.89 $7,998.56 $7,643.25 $5,152.06 $16,481.09 $17,003.40 $10,582.87 $22,262.30 $8,182.73 $15,470.42 $9,682.88 $7,727.82 $16,830.30 $8,002.79 $7,552.63 $16,613.43 $11,611.00 $6,207.45 $24,769.96 $39,597.47 $6,143.50 $6,707.50 $6,258.53 $8,548.33 $9,869.45 $5,171.79 $7,519.76 $9,946.18 $11,085.50 $24,534.31 $7,376.88 $5,452.69

Mary May Mary Robertson Megan Rusnack Melinda Grendell Melinda Mayes-Kelly Melissa Gard Melissa Miller Meredith Lubbock Murray Logan Nancy Nyjordet Orlando Gonzalez Paige Farr Pamela Walsh Pat Roberts Polly Potocar Rainy Walker Rene Owens Rhonda Johannesson Roxanne Peters Sadie Church Samantha Materne Shannon Broome Shannon Needell Shelby Sorenson Shelley Schaffer Shellie Griffin Shelly Holt Stephany Bufe Sue Henry Sue Zimbelman Susan Carter Susan Stokman Susan Stowell Sydney Elliott Sydney Hoyt Tami Marx Tammy Senum Taylor Wells Taytin Young Tiffany Corey Timothy Alward Tina Whitfield Todd Lambert Tom Benbow Tom Lauth Verna Benbow Windy Leonard

$5,588.13 $8,893.68 $5,986.00 $7,806.99 $6,557.00 $5,274.09 $31,722.71 $5,108.55 $5,233.82 $11,473.20 $15,317.19 $7,943.60 $5,902.21 $5,153.50 $12,587.13 $10,425.22 $5,231.00 $13,387.30 $10,847.13 $5,088.31 $5,532.50 $12,942.11 $7,836.98 $21,173.83 $6,767.54 $5,046.03 $10,597.50 $5,668.79 $5,801.25 $6,349.21 $10,020.73 $9,307.50 $8,991.00 $5,568.66 $5,310.13 $8,930.50 $8,491.27 $5,275.53 $5,243.60 $10,588.50 $11,280.90 $6,379.79 $9,127.00 $5,174.25 $11,557.09 $5,562.10 $5,531.00

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

This index is provided as a service.

The publisher does not assume any liability for errors or omissions.

ADVERTISER NAME............................................ PAGE #

CRE8IVE EVENTS/SJ RANCH (VATCHER)................145

MARTIN SADDLERY...................................................105

6666 RANCHES.................................................... 24-25

DECHRA (PREVIOUSLY OSPHOS).............................162

ADEQUAN.....................................................................89

DECHRA (PREVIOUSLY OSPHOS).............................163

METALLIC CAT/ ROCKING P RANCH............... INSIDE FRONT COVER-1

ROLLZ ROYCE/THOMAS GUINN................................. 4

MIDWEST EQUINE SERVICES.................................... 97

SADDLE HOUSE/ADAM SCHWALM.........................149

MONCRIEF QUARTER HORSES.................................129

SAMI FINE JEWELRY................................................... 85

DOUBLE DOVE RANCHES..............................................7

AQHA............................................................................ 181

DT HORSES LLC.......................................................30-31

BEAU GALYEAN STALLION STATION......................... 83

ECOPLANET (SX STALL TREATMENT)...................... 141

BADBOONARISING/PLANTATION FARMS.............. 137

EQUINE AFFAIRE...........................................................57

BET HE SPARKS/KATHRYN PHILLIPS........................41

GHOSTWOOD.............................................................. 191

BET HESA BOON/BEV SERVI....................................133

GIL SIQUEIROS..............................................................61

BIMEDA.........................................................................69

GIST SILVERSMITHS.................................................... 95

BLOOMER TRAILERS.................................................. 121

GOOD, JAMES C..........................................................143

BOB’S CUSTOM SADDLES.........................................187

HASHTAG VENTURES LP............................................ 36

BROTHER JACKSON/MEGAN ECKERT.....................139

HAY CHIX.....................................................................183

BRUMBAUGH’S FINE HOME FURNISHING........... 109

HOLY COW PERFORMANCE HORSES LLC...............125

OSWOOD STALLION STATION/JEFFERY AND WENDY OSWOOD.........................................................11

CALIFORNIA REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION.................................................................47

IRON ROSE RANCH..................................................... 87

PLATINUM PERFORMANCE........................................55

JAMIE HILL CUTTING HORSES.................................. 29

POND HILL PERFORMANCE HORSES........................23

JEFF SMITH CUSTOM SADDLES............................... 177

PULSEVET....................................................................193

KALPOWAR QUARTER HORSES............................... 8-9

R.A.BROWN RANCH....................................................49

KIMES RANCH........................................................ 34-35

RAFTER P CONSTRUCTION .......................................131

LISA COPPELAND STRICKLAND................................. 26

RANCH FUEL...............................................................147

LOS JABONCILLOS RANCH......................................... 79

RAY SHELL RANCH ............................................... 42-43

MAGICALITY/HOME RANCH.....................................159

RED ARROW RANCH..................................................167

MANION RANCH.......................................................... 17

RICATO SUAVE ........................................................... 173

MARKEL INSURANCE.................................................. 93

RIOS OF MERCEDES...................................................101

MARS EQUESTRIAN (NUTRO/GREENIES PEDIGREE).....................................................................19

ROCKING BS RANCH (HERE COMES THE BOON/ANNIES SMART CAT)........................52-53

CARGILL/NUTRENA.....................................................117 CEI COMMUNICATIONS.............................................153 CLASSIC EQUINE.......................................................... 63 COLD CREEK EQUINE..................................................115 COLGROVE, JOEL & JAYNE/TRIPLE C RANCH......... 59 COWAN RANCH, INC................................................... 39 COWTRAC SYSTEMS...................................................135 CR HESA TUFF ONE....................................................123 CR RANCHWEAR.........................................................179

ROGERS HEAVEN SENT RANCH.............................. 169

METALLIC REBEL/THOMAS GUINN.............................3

APHA.............................................................................113

CALL ME MITCH/ROY RIOBLAT................................127

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLOTHING COMPANY/ MILLER INT. (CINCH/ CRUEL GIRL) ...........................77

NHSRA/LINDA MARS...................................................33

SANDHILL REMUNDA................. INSIDE BACK COVER

NOBLE PANELS AND GATES....................BACK COVER

SANTA CRUZ BIO TECH/SAN JUAN RANCH............111

NRCHA STALLION STAKES......................................... 119

SCOOTER KAT/ERIC FREITAS.................................... 157

OKLAHOMA EQUINE.................................................. 175

SHANNON LAWLOR FINE ARTS................................171

ONE FINE VINTAGE/ROBERTSON RANCHES........ 189

SHINING SPARK/CAROL ROSE.............................20-21

ONE TIME PEPTO/MATTHEWS CUTTING HORSES....................................................14-15

SHORTYS HATTERY......................................................91 SHOW PRO INDUSTRIES............................................. 71 SILVER SPURS EQUINE................................................73 SLASH 7 SLASH LLC....................................................150 SOUTHWEST REINED COWHORSE ASSN..................81 STEVIE REY VON/FULTS RANCH................................75 STOCK HORSE OF TEXAS...........................................151 TM LEATHER ............................................................... 56 TRES OSOS/LINDA MARS..........................................185 TRIANGLE SALES.......................................................... 67 WAGONHOUND LAND AND LIVESTOCK................107 WAR PONIES, ELITE PAINT COWHORSES................99 WESTERN BLOODSTOCK........................................12-13 WESTERN LEGACY......................................................103 XIT RANCH/KIT KAT SUGAR ..................................... 65

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Boyd Rice

Vice President: Paul Bailey

Secretary: Todd Crawford

Treasurer: Trey Neal

Executive Committee Members: Corey Cushing, Todd Bergen, Ben Baldus, Dr. Joe Carter Board Members: Diane Edwards, Lance Johnston, Jay McLaughlin, Dan Roeser, Jon Roeser, Beverly Servi, Jake Telford, Cayley Wilson

COMMITTEE DIRECTORY

STAFF

AFFILIATES

Executive Director: Emily Konkel emily@nrcha.com

Chairperson: Jay McLaughlin jaymclaughlinperformancehorses@gmail.com 417-861-6963

ANIMAL WELFARE

Chairperson: Dr. Joe Carter, DVM jcarterdvm@aol.com | 405-288-6460

ETHICS

Chairperson: Trey Neal trey@treyneal.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Paul Bailey paulb@cb-trucking.com | 931-260-3909

HALL OF FAME

Chairperson: Dan Roeser roeserstables@gmail.com | 208-841-2052

HORSE SALES

Chairperson: Todd Crawford Toddcrawford333@gmail.com

JUDGES

OWNERS

Chairperson: Abrian Bass harris.abrian@gmail.com | 817-517-3006

PROFESSIONALS

Director of Marketing: Callie Boevers callie@nrcha.com

RULES

Director of Incentive & Sponsorship: Patty Tiberg patty@nrcha.com

Chairperson: Cayley Wilson cayleyrwilson@gmail.com | 604-300-0401 Chairperson: Dan Roeser roeserstables@gmail.com | 208-841-2052

SHOWS

Co-Chairperson: Ben Baldus ben@baldushorsemanship.com | 940-923-7255 Co-Chairperson: Todd Bergen tbergenhorses@gmail.com | 541-778-0980

SPONSORSHIP

Chairperson: Patty Tiberg patty@nrcha.com | 940-488-4179

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Chairperson: Emily Konkel emily@nrcha.com | 940-488-1500

Chairperson: Lance Johnston jphperformancehorses@gmail.com | 805-550-8387 Director of Judges: Bill Enk enk.bill@gmail.com

YOUTH

NRCHA FOUNDATION

Chairperson: Callie Boevers callie@nrcha.com | 940-488-1491

Chairperson: Chelsea Edsall edsallhorses@hotmail.com | 209-603-8968

NON PRO

Chairperson: Diane Edwards diane2bph@outlook.com | 206-390-0715

Chairperson: Sarah Clymer shubrick3@gmail.com | 719-330-1932

MARKETING

Director of Programs: Tara Carter tara@nrcha.com Director of Shows: Tina McCleary tina@nrcha.com Educational Programs Coordinator: Jessi Medlin jessi@nrcha.com Events Services Coordinator: Ashley Valor ashley@nrcha.com Foundation & Youth Coordinator: Katie Ray katie@nrcha.com Media Coordinator: Maci Meads maci@nrcha.com Premier Event Coordinator: Taylor Meek taylor@nrcha.com Accounting Associate: Marilee Nies marilee@nrcha.com

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AFFILIATE LISTING Current as of January 1, 2025

Alaska Reined Cow Horse Association Nathan Horsman Phone: 907-982-1930 Email: nchorsman@gmail.com

Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association Krystal Meade 330, 205 Quarry Park Blvd. SE Calgary, AB Canada T2C 3E7 Phone: 403-991-4617 Email: info@cowhorse.ca Website: cowhorse.ca

Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association Jeffry Heyer Phone: 508-221-1358 Email: jrhyer@comcast.net Website: azrcha.com

Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Association Jennifer Black 1600 Mapledale Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Phone: 717-433-5357 Email: ARCHASecretary.2022@gmail.com Website: atlanticRCHA.com

California Reined Cow Horse Association Murray Thompson 2335 N Gurr Road Atwater, CA 95301 Phone: 209-201-8975 Email: info@californiacowhorse.com Website: californiacowhorse.com

Central Montana Reined Cow Horse Association Dave Clark P.O. Box 194 Boyd, MT 59013 Phone: 307-349-0551 Email: wyoclarks@yahoo.com Website: cmrcha.com

Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association Emily Parry 21660 E Road Delta, CO 81416 Phone: 970-520-1069 Email: coloradocowhorse@gmail.com Website: coloradoreinedcowhorse.com

European Reined Cow Horse Association

Nevada Reined Cow Horse Association

Gem State Stock Horse Association

New York Reined Cow Horse Association

High Desert Reined Cow Horse Association

North Central Reined Cow Horse Association

Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association

Northeastern Reined Cowhorse Alliance

Laura Kiracofe P.O. Box 1375 Caldwell, ID 83606 Phone: 208-409-5656 Email: laurakiracofe@yahoo.com Website: idahoreinedcowhorse.com

Kim VanDerSluis 56 Woodborough Road Guelph, ON Canada N1G 3K5 Phone: 519-590-1558 Email: nerchainfo@gmail.com Website: nercha.ca

Lavaca Ranch Reined Cow Horse Association

Northern California Reined Cow Horse Association

Augusto De Fazio Via Natalia Ginzburg 1 - 11015 Ivrea (TO) ITALY Phone: +39 338 8860657 Email: ercha@hotmail.it Website: ercha.org

Callee Miller 301 Market Road Caldwell ID 83607 Phone: 541-519-4748 Email: Cowhorse22@gmail.com Website: gemstatestockhorse.com Quincy Warner P.O. Box 894 Lakeview, OR Phone: 541-219-2716 Email: warnerquincyr@gmail.com Website: hdrcha.com

Carie Patrick 1748 CR 444 Hallettsville, TX 77964 Phone: 717-600-6417 Email: lavacaranchcowhorse@gmail.com Website: lavacacowhorse.com

Magic Valley RCHA

Laura Norman 2720 E. Lone Mountain Road Las Vegas, NV 89091 Phone: 559-760-2796 Email: laura.saddleup@gmail.com Website: nvrcha.org Cindy Pfeifer 6040 Cleary Road Livonia, NY 14487 Phone: 585-749-1764 Email: cindypfeifer59@gmail.com Website: newyorkrcha.com Jim Wilson 2409 25th Ave Rice Lake, WI 54868 Phone: 641-420-0440 Email: wilson@myomnitel.com Website: ncrcha.com

Kelly Hamblin 4203 Road M Orland, CA 95963 Phone: 530-510-0198 Email: ncrcha2023@gmail.com Website: ncrcha.info

Kaycie Keller P.O. Box 5956 Twin Falls, ID 83303 Phone: 208-329-0499 Email: kkayc_13@yahoo.com Website: mvrcha.com

Alberta Stock Horse Association

Montana Reined Cow Horse Futurity, Inc

Northwest Reined Cow Horse Association

Margaret Ore P.O. Box 1604 East Helena, MT 59635 Phone: 406-227-7019 Email: more@mt.net Website: montanareinedcowhorse.com

Shawna Husted 27245 TWP 350 Red Deer County, AB Canada T4G 0M4 Phone: 403-875-1369 Email: abstockhorse1@gmail.com Debbie Pilgoret P.O. Box 302 Newburg, OR 97132 Phone: 503-318-7339 Email: nwreinedcowhorse@gmail.com Website: nwrcha.com

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AFFILIATE LISTING Current as of January 1, 2025

Panhandle Reined Cow Horse Association Lane Arnold P.O. Box 1053 Canyon, TX 79015 Phone: 806-341-0941 Email: panhandlecowhorse@gmail.com Website: panhandlecowhorse.com

South Texas Reined Cow Horse Association Tina McCleary 1951 Poe Prairie Road Millsap, TX 76066 Phone: 979-218-0633 Email: southtexasrcha@gmail.com Website: strcha.org

Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association Roy Rich Phone: 951-529-6258 Email: socalrcha@aol.com Website: ltht@airenetworks.com

Southern Reined Cow Horse Alliance

Team Professional Italia Western Show A.S.D.

Southeastern Reined Cow Horse Association

Volunteer Ranch Horse Association

Lee Alford 18211 La Tung Road Covington, LA 70435 Phone: 985-373-8347 Website: srchala.com

Rachel Cobb 104 Murphy Hill Road Belton, SC 29627 Phone: 864-276-9678 Email: southeastcowhorse@gmail.com Website: southeasternrcha.com

Alexandra Liberati Via Ottaviano 42, Roma, Rome ITALY 192 Phone: +39 347 26 22 783 Email: alexandraliberati@gmail.com Website: westernshow.it

Catie Campbell P.O. Box 292 Moscow, TN 38057 Phone: 765-524-6003 Email: volunteerranchhorseassociation@gmail.com Website: volrha.com

Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Gay Lenz 11587 Hunt Lane Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: 405-818-7556 Email: glenz@glenzenterprises.com Website: srcha.org

NRCHA SUSPENDED LIST NRCHA membership privileges will be suspended for the second offense of bad checks, per rule 1.1.6.2 and for non payment of debt to NRCHA Show Management or NRCHA Approved Show Management. Additionally, all amounts for advertising in the NRCHA publication, Reined Cow Horse News, are due and payable within 30 days of receipt.

Keetch Ranch, Waddell, AZ Desert Spring Ranch, Queen Creek, AZ Alexandra Roberts, Hanover, MD Aneka Schelbeck Del Rey Paint & Qtr Horses, Cotton Wood, CA Blair Bynum, Bynum Farms, Palm City, FL Brandon Johnson, Nebraska City, NE Brian Holthouse, San Juan Bautista, CA Brian & Cynthia Holthouse, San Juan Bautista, CA Bridgette Lanham, Eastover, SC Carina Stephens CJC Western Horses, Runnymede, Victoria, Australia Carol Ann Hetzel, Brownwood, TX Chris Anderson CA Performance Horses, Marietta, OK Christa Dunlap Christa & Cat Partnership, Aledo, TX Cody Christensen, Heber City, UT Cynthia Holthouse, San Juan Bautista, CA Darren Roberts, Kent, NY Don Stockman, Dayton, TX

A finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% APR) will be added to all past due amounts. Membership privileges shall be suspended on accounts greater than 90 days past due and this information will be published in Reined Cow Horse News. There will be a membership reinstatement fee of $75.

Donnie Boyd, Sarasota, FL Elizabeth Winkle, Sarasota, FL Elizabeth Clary Dark Horse Consulting, Inc., Inkom, ID Gina RoidoP.O.ulos Saddle Creek Ranch, Heath, TX GoRoadon Robinson Big Rock Arena, Granum, AB, Canada Greg Ganzkow G7 Keystone Ranch, Pawhuska, OK Jill Serena , Castaic, CA Jim Babcock, Babcock Ranch, Sanger, TX Justin Crawley, Crawley Ranch, Springdale, AR Kalli Reed, Rosston, TX Kaylin Wright, Perrin, TX Kinsey Dodson, Cleburne, TX Laura Delfino, Martinez, CA Lorena Bechtholdt Flying P Paints & Quarter Horses, Fallon, NV Marcy Campbell, Creston, CA Marilyn Bowling Oasis Ranch, Inc., Jacksboro, TX Miguel Gonzalez Unique Ranch, Miami, FL Nicole Lucchese, Calhan, CO

Current as of January 1, 2025

Nonie Casselman-Reed Touchstone Land Ranch LLC., Stephenville, TX Pat Faitz, Lakeland, FL Pete Bowling Oasis Ranch, Inc., Herald, CA P.O.mpeo Capezzone, Castrocielo, FR, Italy RiccaRoado Capezzone, Castrocielo, FR, Italy Rick Steed, Steed Training, Okeechobee, FL Rita WaRoad , Canyon, TX Robert Frobose, Modesto, CA Robyn Bush, Visalia, CA Rod Brents, Childress, TX Roy Hockensmith, Frankfort, KY Shad DeGiorgis, El Dorado Hills, CA Susan Ray Dream Cross Terry Malarkey Lazy T Shamrock Ranch, Star, ID Thera Myers, OxnaRoad, CA Tom Daughetee, Kemmerer, WY Vernon Smith, Santa Maria, CA

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SHOW SCHEDULE

LAE = Limited Aged Event, HS = Horse Show

as of January 1, 2025

Date

Show

Type of event

Location

Affiliate

Secretary

Phone

Email

Feb 7-9

South Texas RCHA Celebration Warm Up

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Abilene, TX

South Texas RCHA

Tina McCleary

979-218-0633

southtexasrcha@gmail.com

Feb 15-Mar 1

NRCHA Celebration of Champions

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Fort Worth, TX

NRCHA

NRCHA

940-488-1500

entries@nrcha.com

Feb 21-22

NvRCHA Show #2

HS, Cat. 1

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada RCHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

Feb 28- Mar 9

AzRCHA Sun Country Circuit

HS, Cat. 1

Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona RCHA

Heidi Lane

623-869-8073

azqhainfo@gmail.com

Mar 5-9

Southwest RCHA Swing Into Spring

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Ardmore, OK

Southwest RCHA

Jackie Cline

entry@srcha.org

Mar 8-9

Lavaca Ranch RCHA March Roundup

HS, Cat. 1

Hallettsville, TX

Lavaca Ranch RCHA

Arlynn Fulton

717-600-6417

lavacaranchcowhorse@gmail.com

Mar 13-16

Panhandle RCHA Spring Fling

HS, Cat. 1

Lubbock, TX

Panhandle RCHA

Nelle Murphy

580-276-0761

whoanelle75@gmail.com

Mar 14-15

High Desert RCHA Show #2

HS, Cat. 1

Powell Butte, OR

High Desert RCHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

Mar 17-23

California RCHA Paso Robles Spring Classic Derby, Spec, Horse Show #2

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Paso Robles, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

info@horseshowpros.com

Mar 21-22

NvRCHA Show #3

HS, Cat. 1

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada RCHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

Apr 3-12

NRCHA Stallion Stakes

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Las Vegas, NV

NRCHA

NRCHA

940-488-1500

entries@nrcha.com

Apr 12-13

Lavaca Ranch RCHA Let’s Ride

HS, Cat. 1

Hallettsville, TX

Lavaca Ranch RCHA

Arlynn Fulton

717-600-6417

lavacaranchcowhorse@gmail.com

April 16-20

Southwest RCHA April Show

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Ardmore, OK

Southwest RCHA

Jackie Cline

entry@srcha.org

April 16-20

Nevada RC&CHA Winnemucca Spring Spectacular and Derby

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Winnemucca, NV

Nevada RC&CHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

Apr 25-27

Atlantic RCHA Dust Off The Rust

HS, Cat. 1

Dillsburg, PA

Atlantic RCHA

Cindy Pfeifer

585-749-1764

cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

Apr 25-27

California RCHA Show #3

HS, Cat. 1

Tulare, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

laura@californiacowhorse.com

May 9-11

Southern California RCHA Jimmy Flores Sr Memorial

HS, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Temecula, CA

Southern California RCHA

Kelley Hartranft

714-267-5912

klsgrn@yahoo.com

May 14-18

California RCHA Horse Shows #4 & 5

HS, Cat. 1

Tulare, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

info@horseshowpros.com

May 16-17

NvRCHA Show #4

HS, Cat. 1

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada RCHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

May 22-25

Panhandle RCHA Windy City Warm Up HS, Cat. 1

Lubbock, TX

Panhandle RCHA

Nelle Murphy

580-276-0761

whoanelle75@gmail.com

May 23 - 25

Atlantic RCHA Mike Carone Classic

HS, Cat. 1

Dillsburg, PA

Atlantic RCHA

Cindy Pfeifer

585-749-1764

cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

May 28-June 7

NRCHA Derby

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Scottsdale, AZ

NRCHA

NRCHA

940-488-1500

entries@nrcha.com

June 12-16

Nevada RC&CHA Dave Grashuis Memorial Spectacular and Derby

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Winnemucca, NV

Nevada RC&CHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

June 13-15

Atlantic RCHA Summer Shootout

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Dillsburg, PA

Atlantic RCHA

Cindy Pfeifer

585-749-1764

cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

June 14-15

Lavaca Ranch RCHA Cow County

HS, Cat. 1

Hallettsville, TX

Lavaca Ranch RCHA

Arlynn Fulton

717-600-6417

lavacaranchcowhorse@gmail.com

June 20-22

High Desert RCHA Show #3 & Spectacular

HS, Cat. 1

Lakeview, OR

High Desert RCHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

June 20-22

California RCHA Horse Show #6

HS, Cat. 1

Tulare, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

info@horseshowpros.com

July 5-6

Southern California RCHA Grant Berg Memorial Show

HS, Cat. 1

Temecula, CA

Southern California RCHA

Kelley Hartranft

714-267-5912

klsgrn@yahoo.com

July 11-13

California RCHA Horse Show #7

HS, Cat. 1

Tulare, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

info@horseshowpros.com

July 25-27

High Desert RCHA Show #4

HS, Cat. 1

Powell Butte, OR

High Desert RCHA

Laura Norman

559-760-2769

laura.saddleup@gmail.com

July 21-27

NRCHA Hackamore Classic

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Tulsa, OK

NRCHA

NRCHA

940-488-1500

entries@nrcha.com

Aug 7-10

California RCHA Mid-Summer Pre-Futurity & Horse Show #8

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Tulare, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

info@horseshowpros.com

Aug 8-10

Atlantic RCHA WrightTimeToSmokum Show

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Dillsburg, PA

Atlantic RCHA

Cindy Pfeifer

585-749-1764

cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

Sept 6-7

Southern California RCHA September Cow Horse Classic

HS, Cat. 1

Temecula, CA

Southern California RCHA

Kelley Hartranft

714-267-2769

klsgrn@yahoo.com

Sept 19-21

Atlantic RCHA The Green Showdown

HS, Cat. 1

Dillsburg, PA

Atlantic RCHA

Cindy Pfeifer

585-749-1764

cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

Sept 20-21

Lavaca Ranch RCHA Cattle Battle

HS, Cat. 1

Hallettsville, TX

Lavaca Ranch RCHA

Arlynn Fulton

717-600-6417

lavacaranchcowhorse@gmail.com

Oct 3-18

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®

HS, LAE, Cat. 1, Cat. 2

Fort Worth, TX

NRCHA

NRCHA

940-488-1500

entries@nrcha.com

Oct 30-Nov 2

Atlantic RCHA Code West Classic

HS, Cat. 1

Dillsburg, PA

Atlantic RCHA

Cindy Pfeifer

585-749-1764

cindypfeifer59@gmail.com

Nov 9-16

California RCHA Paso Robles Fall Classic Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby & Horse Show #9

HS, LAE, Cat. 1

Paso Robles, CA

California RCHA

Reanna Dillman

303-895-5256

info@horseshowpros.com

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