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Extreme Cowboy Race Buckle Challenge

February 18, 2019 by Mandi Thompson

Extreme Cowboy Race Buckle Challenge
By: Bridgett Locken
Photos for this article by Bridgett Locken, Locken Art Studio
www.lockenartstudio.com and Event Photographer: Dally A. Star Photography https://dallyastarphotography.smugmug.com/Competitions/Extreme-Cowboy-Challenge-Feb-2019 

The Extreme Cowboy Race Buckle Challenge was held at Triple Crown Equestrian Center on Saturday, February 9th, 2019. They offered two divisions, open and novice. The event brought in 25 open riders and 30 novice riders. Shanalee Lewis was the main organizer behind this event. She said she was thankful to have a lot of help from close friends and family who volunteered to run the event while she spent 10 full hours judging the event. All riders were over the age of 18, but Shanalee said she is looking into holding future events that could include youth riders.

Mother Nature wasn’t kind that day. Even though it was freezing cold it was so wonderful to see all of the diehard horse people competing and in the crowd cheering on other riders. The support for the participating riders was refreshing to see. When I arrived at the event around noon the weather app showed 43 degrees but, with the wind chill factor, it felt like 38 degrees. It was cold, wet, and windy but it didn’t seem to bother these tough competitors. The covered arena was really nice and dry. The arena was large enough to provide a warm-up area for the competitors in addition to the main arena/obstacle area. I was able to stay and photograph three of the competitors that day. Photos included below.

The first rider to compete in the Novice Class, Danielle Alfaro and her horse Sterling (a Paintaloosa), had a great time at the event. It was a special event for Danielle because Sterling is 17 years old and Danielle was there when she was born. Even though they did not finish in the top three they had a great ride and experience at the event. You have to have a close bond and trusting relationship with your horse to complete these types of obstacles. It was obvious that they had a very close relationship and her horse trusted her.

The course had several challenging obstacles including a teeter totter bridge, ball pit box, water box (floating wood with holes so water squirts up when the horse steps in the box), load and unload in a horse trailer, carry a flag around the arena, roping off your horse, ground tying, drag a tire around barrels, open and close a gate, among other demanding timed obstacles. It was a very exciting event to watch and see how the riders and horses approached each 

obstacle. I included a few photos below that I took while I was there.

I asked Shanalee to share her thoughts about the event. Shanalee said, “I was completely flabbergasted by the number of attendees. Some in which came in Friday night from as far as Oregon and Nevada even with snow conditions and freeway closures they all made a point to come to participate in this fast-growing event. Mother Nature definitely didn’t want to work with me but having the top of the line facility for our home arena at Triple Crown made dealing with mother nature’s frigid and wet weather simple. I was able to take part in the arena and offer a dry area for my contestants to warm up their horses prior to their run.”

Shanalee’s heart is to make the event a great ranch horse/ranching style challenge. This event and future events will be more about ranch style riding for everyone including daily ranch workers, cowpunchers, cattle ranchers, or anyone who wants to show how well they work together with their horse. She is currently working on more ranch style obstacles for her next event. I am looking forward to seeing her future events and competitions. You can view the Extreme Cowboy Buckle Challenge Facebook page for upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/GSXCowboys/ The winners are listed on this page along with more photos from the event photographer. If you want to contact Shanalee Lewis you can reach her at goldenstatexcowboyracing@gmail.com

The event also had a show photographer Becky Kolano with Dally A. Star Photography. She was able to get images of all of the competitors in the event. If you were at the event and want to purchase some of her photos please click this link and visit her website at https://dallyastarphotography.smugmug.com/Competitions/Extreme-Cowboy-Challenge-Feb-2019. I included some of her photos in this article, along with my mine, with her permission. Please support equine event photographers because we are a dying breed. She braved the freezing cold conditions to capture great moments for these competitors.

This event was something different and new to our area. The event had a great turnout and was extremely successful despite Mother Nature not wanting to cooperate. The amount of support and people along the rail and in the stands cheering for the riders was impressive. Our area needs events like this that showcase quality horsemen and horsewomen who are committed to their craft and love of working with their horses. I look forward to seeing future events of this caliber.

Photos taken for this SacHorse article by Bridgett Locken/Locken Art Studio can be viewed at https://www.lockenartstudio.com/Equestrian-Events/Extreme-Cowboy-Race-Photos-taken-for-SacHorse-Publication/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lockenartstudio/

More information about this event at Extreme Cowboy Buckle Race Buckle Challenge can be found at https://www.facebook.com/GSXCowboys/ Event Photographer: Dally A. Star Photography https://dallyastarphotography.smugmug.com/Competitions/Extreme-Cowboy-Challenge-Feb-2019 Contact Shanalee Lewis: email: goldenstateexcowboyracing@gmail.com

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Magnificent 7 Final Results

June 21, 2012 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

As always, the Magnificent 7 was the highlight of the Western State Horse Expo. The stands were packed and people were treated to come great horsemanship. An exciting drill team pattern was performed and the national anthem sang.  A wonderful presentation from Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.). $1 from every ticket sold was donated to B.A.C.A. Several of the members drove their bikes on the sidewalk right in front of the stands. The entries of Project Cowgirl also made an appearance.

Here are the results:

1. Smart Boons/Corey Cushing/Owners-Kevin & Sydney Knight. Herd: 143 Rein: 147.5 Steer: 146 Fence: 147. Total 583.5 $11,284

2. Olena Oak/Ron Emmons/Owners-Mel Smith & Nichole Scott. Herd 145 rein: 145.5 Steer: 146 Fence 145.5. Total 582 $8,866

3. Pink Jeans/Cushing/Owners-Eric &Wendy Dunn. Herd: 144 Rein 145.5 Steer: 143.5 Fence 147.7 Total 580.5 $6,851

4. BBR Mardi Gras Time/Mark Luis/Owners-Mark Luis & Adam Rhodes. Herd 138 Rein 138.5 Steer: 146.5 Fence: 144.5 Total 567.5 $4,836

5. Smart Rewind/Phillip Ralls/Owners-Duane & Billie Jo Baxley. Herd: 141 Rein 139.5 Steer: 141 Fence: 139. Total 560.5 $3,627

6. A Dazzlin Prize/Justin Wright/Owner-Shelly Franklin. Herd: 127 Rein: 143 Steer: 144.5 Fence: 139.5 Total 554 $2,821

7. Shining Lil Nic/Doug Williamson/Owners-Bill & Janiejilll Tointon. Scratched after herd work. $2,015

 

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Filed Under: Event News, Local Horse News, News, Show Results Tagged With: horse expo, magnificent 7, reined cowhorse, reining

Project Cowgirl 2012

June 13, 2012 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Enjoy some pictures from this year’s Project Cowgirl at the Western States Horse Expo.

The results were as follows:

Next Great American Horsewoman is Jenny Sherbo; 2nd Robin Bond; 3rd Sarah Winters; 4th Alesa Jones; 5th Katie Hill; 6th Mary Kitzmiller; 7th Alyssa Plackemeier; 8th Shauna Branley; 9th Kelly Saunders; 10th Jaime Hinton.

The AQHA Fan Favorite horse, The Goob, owned by Jaime Hinton, was presented a beautiful trophy by AQHA’s Jim Bret Campbell.

The cowgirls voted among themselves for the Cowgirl Spirit Award for a three-way tie: Katie Hill; Mary Kitzmiller and Willow Newcomb! AQHA donated each cowgirl a SmartPak $100 gift.

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Filed Under: Event News, Local Horse News, News, Show Results Tagged With: 2012, horse expo, project cowgirl, rfd-tv, sacramento, western

Magnificent 7 Prelims

June 7, 2012 by Mark Thompson 3 Comments

Here is an unofficial list of the  Magnificent 7 Prelim results. I apologize for not having better notes. Check out the photos from the fence work. All were great goes!

285 Jake Gorrell Smooth N Cash 563.5

297 Justin Wright A Dazzlin Prize 568.5

296  Shes A Catty Lady Ken Wold 551

282 Corey Cushing Smart Boons 575

285 Clayton Edsall Wynsome Chex 565.5

290 Darrell Norcut Fairlea Steady Betty 556.5

292 Phillip Ralls Smart Rewind 575.5

283 Russell Dilday  Pepinic Chex

Ron Emmons Olena Oak 576.5

28? Corey Cushing Pink Jeans ?

291  Les Oswald MH On A Full Moon 568.5

295 Doug Williamson Shining Lil Nic 574.5

293 Ted Robinson MH Its Only Boon 557

286 Clayton Edsall Fresnos Dual Bar 558.5

294 Jon Roeser Moody Blues Brother 549

289 Mark Luis BHR Mardi Gras Time 571.5

284 Russell Dilday Topsails Rein Maker 562

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Filed Under: Event News, Local Horse News, News, Show Results Tagged With: magnificent 7, reined cowhorse, reining, roping

2012 Gold N Grand Results

May 4, 2012 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

The results have been posted. Congratulations to all the winners.

2012 High Point Winners:

10 & Under Saddle

Zips Rockin Scotch & Briley Dahlem

13 & Under Saddle

Intoxicating Zippo & Alexis Steele

Limit Youth 18 & Under Saddle

Three More Chips & Riley Chador

14-18 Saddle

My Sensational Cookie & Taylor Dixon

Limit Amateur 19 & Over Saddle

My Destiny To Win & Lindsay Handren

Amateur 19 & Over Saddle

Sweet Assets & Kimberly Guenther

Amateur Select 45 & Over

CC Loot Skywalker & Bonnie Lynam

Open Saddle

My Sensational Cookie & Rachele Scobie

More results posted here

 

Filed Under: Event News, News, Show Results Tagged With: gold n grand, high point, results

Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale

February 16, 2012 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Last month SacHorse.com traveled to the famous Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale at the Tehama County Fairgrounds in Red Bluff, CA.  The Bull & Gelding Sale has lots to see.  For the equine enthusiasts there are multiple events in which horses and mules are worked as they are in preparation for the Gelding sale including shown at the halter, roping, and ranch exercises.  For the ag enthusiasts there is the whole world of beef production on display plus the workings of that vital ranch tool, the working cow dog.  Throw in a trade show, art show, bull riding and the “Sale” is not to be missed.  Join us in this photo essay as we spend an afternoon walking the grounds and showing you the sights right up until that exciting Friday night of the Gelding Sale.

Filed Under: Event News, Local Horse News, News, Show Results Tagged With: bull, cowhorse, gelding, ranch, red bluff, reining, sale, tack, western

Todd Bergen and Shiners Dun Juan Win 2011 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship

October 3, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

The National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity is a test of endurance. The contestants are the epitome of perseverance – and the winners always inspire. On Sunday, October 2, another chapter in the history book of the NRCHA was written as one horse and rider team bested the field of 25 to take the Open Championship.

Todd Bergen and Shiners Dun Juan finished the finals with a 657.5 composite to win the coveted Open title and accompanying $100,000 paycheck. Bergen received a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Jeffrey Matthews and One Time Pepto, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Lone Oak Veterinary Clinic – John Migliore, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles and Platinum Performance.

Owner Janiejill Tointon received an original CR Morrison bronze sponsored by Farnam Horse Products, a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Lyle Lovett, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Hooker Creek Ranch – Matt and Lesley Day, a 100x hat from Shorty’s Hattery, an ESP saddle pad from Classic Equine, custom designed boots from Rios of Mercedes, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, a Farnam Horse Products gift basket, a $100 gift certificate to Santa Cruz Biotechnologies, and a CR Morrison trophy and commemorative medallion.

Tointon purchased Shiners Dun Juan, by Smart Shiner out of Cremes Chic Olena, as a yearling from her friend and dentist Carolyn Kupka. “Carolyn is who I bought my stallion, Shiners Lil Nic, from. He’s another Smart Shiner. I love them because they’re so honest, trainable, and athletic – and there aren’t many left,” she said. “She showed me a picture of him and I just knew I had to have him. He’s pretty special.”

When it came time to find a trainer, the decision was an easy one. “I just thought he was a Todd Bergen horse because I could visualize Todd on him. I thank Todd for everything he does, my husband Bill, my son Dylan Potts for coming to watch, and my family for their support,” she said.

Many people wondered if Bergen would be able to even compete in the Futurity, having sustained a concussion and a cervical sprain the Sunday before the show began. “It was so tough to not be able to school or work my horses. I felt helpless – I just had to sit in the chair and watch. It’s a good thing I had Erin Taormino here – she did everything. I also thank Phillip Ralls for working the flag on my horses,” Bergen explained. “I felt a little better as the week went on, but I don’t feel great yet.”

Despite drawing up last in the herd work, Bergen and “Dun Juan” managed to mark a 216, and followed that with an outstanding display of rein work with a 224.5. “Phillip Ralls and I just wrote down a ton of cows and tried to do something good. It wasn’t the best in the world but we got through clean and this horse felt good.” He added, “I knew he was a good reiner. Our herd work was respectable and we were in the hunt. He felt great tonight in the rein work and that big score got us back into it.”

While Bergen and Dun Juan had a two-point lead going into the rein work, the former Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion and NRCHA Million Dollar rider knew that it could all change with the cow work. “Going into the fence work you never know what will happen. I remembered the cow we drew because I liked him in the herd work. He acted like he had juice on the back fence. I might have stayed a little long because he was a good cow but a little soft down the fence,” he said. “My horse did everything he was supposed to. I didn’t know if it was going to be enough. There are always some big runs in this finals. We did all we could do so I just had to sit and wait.”

For Tointon, the wait was arduous. “I thought I was going to throw up waiting for it to wrap up. I started to cry because it’s just amazing to be here. To be in the finals was enough – I had only imagined this in my dreams,” she said. “To have Todd be hurt and ride through it – I was so worried he was going to hurt himself that I told him he did not have to ride. He is amazing to ride through all the pain.”

Tointon and her husband Bill had actually sold Dun Juan – but the buyer backed out the morning of the finals. “I was glad, because I knew he had a chance to win. Now I get to keep him!” she said prior to the awards ceremony.

Another former Champion, Boyd Rice, took home Reserve honors riding Moonstruck Pepto, owned by Cowan Select Horses LLC. Rice and the One Time Pepto stallion, out of Moonstruck Cat, marked a 654 to win $78,000. The bevy of prizes included a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Canyon Horse Sales LLC, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Garth and Amanda Gardiner, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Ruby View Quarter Horses – Jim and Holly Gregory, two Cinch vests from Bob’s Custom Saddles, Platinum Performance, a $100 gift certificate to Santa Cruz Biotechnologies, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion.

Rice and Moonstruck Pepto scored a big 223 in the herd work. They followed that with a 215 in the rein work before finishing the finals with a 216 in the cow work. “This horse was really good in the cutting and decent in the reining,” Rice, a National Cutting Horse Association $3 Million Rider explained. “When we went down the fence we didn’t get enough cow to mark big. This is the best fence horse I’ve ever brought here – he’s so smart on the cow.”

Rice, who won the Futurity in 2007 voiced the challenges of showing cow horses. “You have to have a horse be ready to cut like mine did. Then you have to get them to the point that Shawn Flarida could have prepared them in the reining, and then like Doug Williamson had them prepared in the fence work. This is the toughest event there is,” he said.

Complete results of the Snaffle Bit Futurity can be found by visiting the website at www.nrcha.com.

The NRCHA, now in its 62nd year, is the governing body of reined cow horse competition. The NRCHA is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition, and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bob’s Custom Saddles, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Cinch, Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, John Deere, Markel Insurance, Merial products ULCERGARD and EQUIOXX, Nutrena, Pfizer Animal Health, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, San Juan Ranch – A Division of Santa Cruz Biotechnology, and the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.

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Tina Fry and TF The Gus Man Win Cinch Intermediate Open Championship at Snaffle Bit Futurity

October 2, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

The Cinch Intermediate Open Championship of the 2011 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity was decided Saturday, October 1, in the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada.

Tina Fry and TF The Gus Man marked a 216 in the herd work, and followed that with a 216.5 in the rein work. “I had great herd help. I thank Jon Roeser, Ted Robinson, Doug Williamson, and Jake Gorrell. They helped me pick great cows,” she said. “The rein work was iffy and I figured I could make that a little better, but we still scored ok.”

Fry and TF The Gus Man, by WR This Cats Smart and out of Classy Remedy, went into the Finals tied for fourth place. But their cow work score of 222 clinched the Championship with a 654.5 composite. “It felt great. He’s been a good fence horse from the very beginning. It’s nice to come to the finals knowing I have the horse that can do it,” she said. “Travelers’ Farm has been very good to me by allowing me to ride some great horses.”

Because of sponsorship from NRCHA Corporate Partner Cinch, Fry was presented with a $30,000 Championship check. The bevy of awards also included a Bob’s Custom Saddle from Heart River Ranch in memory of Lori Candee, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by TKO Ranch – Bob Stevens, a 100x hat from Shorty’s Hattery, an ESP saddle pad from Classic Equine, Platinum Performance, and a CR Morrison trophy and commemorative medallion.

Fry has been riding TF The Gus Man since February of 2011, after the horse had a short-stint in cutting training with Morgan Kromer. “They realized he wasn’t going to make a big time cutter. He might have been a little late coming to the reined cow horse program, but it’s worked out really well,” Fry said. She and TF The Gus Man also qualified for the Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Finals on Sunday, where the Champion will win $100,000.

The 32-year-old has worked for former NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion Sandy Collier for the last five years. “She’s been a great mentor. She has given me a lot of opportunities to show and be successful,” she said.

Chris Dawson finished as the Reserve Champion on his horse Travelin Jonez with a 650. Dawson, of Whitesboro, Texas, won $17,960, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Stuart Ranch, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, Platinum Performance, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion. Travelin Jonez is by Smart Chic Olena out of Travelin With Sass.

Dawson won an additional $13,470 for placing third on A Spoonful O Surgar, owned by Cryin Coyote Ranch of Hempstead, Texas.

The NRCHA, now in its 62nd year, is the governing body of reined cow horse competition. The NRCHA is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition, and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bob’s Custom Saddles, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Cinch, Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, John Deere, Markel Insurance, Merial products ULCERGARD and EQUIOXX, Nutrena, Pfizer Animal Health, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, San Juan Ranch – A Division of Santa Cruz Biotechnology, and the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.

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Amanda Gardiner and Whachichi Chex Win Snaffle Bit Futurity Intermediate Non Pro Championship

October 1, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

It was a true come-from-behind win. In the field of ten of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Intermediate Non Pro finals, Amanda Gardiner and Whachichi Chex were sitting in a three-way tie for fifth place going into the cow work. The first place horse had a 14.5-point lead – but Gardiner and “ChiChi” wouldn’t be deterred.

The noise in the Reno Livestock Events Center built to a crescendo as the Ashland, Kansas, Non Pro piloted the Too Busy Cashin Chex mare to a 219 – the high score of the Non Pro finals! “Holy cow! I was so excited. She was fantastic. She was tuned in and made a great fence turn. The second was fantastic, and then we went to circling.” Gardiner added, “It was thrilling. Really thrilling.”

Gardiner and ChiChi had also qualified for the Non Pro finals, and finished third. All total, the pair won $16,645. They also won a Bob’s Custom Saddle, a Gist Silvermsiths buckle sponsored by the Vangelos Family – Polymer Logistics, a 100x hat from Shorty’s Hattery, an ESP pad from Classic Equine, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison trophy and commemorative medallion. For the third place Non Pro finish, they took home a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Linda and Michael Vantreight.

Gardiner and ChiChi marked a 204 in the herd work and a 209.5 in the rein work. “I drew up at the bottom of the herd. We cut three good cows but it was tough because it was at the bottom. We were actually doing really well and then had a big miss with four seconds left,” she explained. “She was exhausted today in the rein work – but I was very pleased with her.”

ChiChi spent most of the time preparing for the Futurity in the capable hands of NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Todd Crawford. “I have to say when working with this horse I give God credit first, and Todd is a close second,” Gardiner joked. “He does a fantastic job – he gives me what I can handle. He’s taught me and my husband Garth so much.”

Amanda and Garth purchased ChiChi in the NRCHA Select 2-Year-Old Sale in 2010, and paid the mare up in the 2-Year-Old Sale Incentive. The gamble paid off, as ChiChi won the Select 2-Year-Old Non Pro Sale Incentive check for $8,400 in the preliminary round. (In 2011, horses purchased in the Select 2-Year-Old Sale are automatically enrolled in the Incentive.)

When asked about plans for the future, Gardiner said, “I’m so excited for her Derby year. I can hardly wait!”

Shawn Renshaw and Gennys Prize took home the Non Pro Reserve Championship. Renshaw and Gennys Prize, by Smokums Prize and out of Genuinely Perfect, had a 630.5, good for a check for $4,576, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Mike and Carole Stafford, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion. Renshaw and Gennys Prize also placed fourth in the Non Pro, good for an additional $8,740.

The NRCHA, now in its 62nd year, is the governing body of reined cow horse competition. The NRCHA is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition, and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bob’s Custom Saddles, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Cinch, Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, John Deere, Markel Insurance, Merial products ULCERGARD and EQUIOXX, Nutrena, Pfizer Animal Health, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, San Juan Ranch – A Division of Santa Cruz Biotechnology, and the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.

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Anne Reynolds Wins Seventh Snaffle Bit Futurity Non Pro Championship on Smart Magic Trick

October 1, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Anne Reynolds won her very first National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship in 1998 on Magical Lena. Thirteen years and five Futurity Championships later, Reynolds claimed her record seventh Snaffle Bit Futurity title on Smart Magic Trick, out of Magical Lena. Magical Lena also produced Very Smart Magic – another Futurity champion.

Reynolds won $17,480, an original CR Morrison bronze sponsored by Farnam Horse Products, a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Holy Cow Performance Horses, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Jon and Jody Semper, a 100x hat from Shortys Hattery, an ESP pad from Classic Equine, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison trophy and commemorative medallion.

Reynolds and Smart Magic Trick began the finals with a 212.5 in the herd work. “That first set of cattle were kind of hard to drive out. She wanted to be good. I had a miss on the second cow, but I cut the third cow with 30 seconds left. I thought it was going to be bad but it was really good. I was happy about that,” the King Hill, Idaho, Non Pro explained.

Reynolds and “Stacy” came back strong with a 217.5 in the rein work, and finished with a 210 in the fence work. “I was pleased in the reining. She had a super run. We had an underspin, but she was really showable and great.” She added, “She wanted to be good down the fence, but then when the cow started to make its first turn it changed its mind and snuck under her neck. We were able to hold on to the lead though.”

The top side of Stacy’s pedigree is equally impressive. She’s by Reynold’s stallion Very Smart Remedy, who also produced her 2010 and 2011 Futurity Champions.

Eric Freitas and One Time Nic were the Non Pro Futurity Reserve Champions with a score of 636. Freitas, of Santa Maria, California, won $13,110, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Dominic Conicelli, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion.

One Time Nic is by One Time Pepto out of Lady Reminic.

The NRCHA, now in its 62nd year, is the governing body of reined cow horse competition. The NRCHA is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition, and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bob’s Custom Saddles, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Cinch, Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, John Deere, Markel Insurance, Merial products ULCERGARD and EQUIOXX, Nutrena, Pfizer Animal Health, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, San Juan Ranch – A Division of Santa Cruz Biotechnology, and the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.

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