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| Hendricks and Larson Are SWRHA Billingsley Ford Open Futurity Co-Champions! |
| Spectators of the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show enjoyed a spectacular display of horsemanship and skill during the Billingsley Ford Open Futurity Finals on Saturday night.
The show, billed as “Where the Finest Go First,” lived up to its moniker, as several high scores were posted. When announcer Wayne Wise declared that two-time SWRHA Futurity Champion Dell Hendricks had piloted Cache Of Jewels to a 229, the cheers could be heard well outside of the Hardy Murphy Coliseum.
But just three horses later, 2010 National Reining Horse Association Futurity Champion Jordan Larson and Tinseltown Wimpy also marked a 229. While the riders had the option of a run-off, the two agreed to be Co-Champions. Each received a check for $15,418, and flipped for prizes which included a custom SWRHA Golf Cart, an NRHA Lawson trophy, and Anderson Bean boots.
“They’re just 3-year-olds, and the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City is in the near future, so we want to save them,” noted Larson.
Larson has ridden “Tinseltown,” by Wimpys Little Step out of Downtown Tinseltown, for almost a year. “Kyle Shaw rode her as a 2-year-old and did a really good job. Her owner, Ron McRorie, sent her to me on Garth Browns’ recommendation,” he explained.
Two months ago, Larson and Tinseltown were riding in the Hardy Murphy Coliseum, and the mare had a hard time settling down. “We did a paid warm-up and I couldn’t get her around the pen. I was glad she did so well tonight. She missed some time earlier this year, so I’m really proud of her. She’s a good horse. In fact, she might be better than good.”
Larson gave credit for his success to his wife, Taylor. “She does everything – I just show up and ride. She’s awesome. I also thank the rest of my family and my help. I got a couple new employees and they’ve been great,” he said.
When James Crews charged Dell Hendricks with finding a “really good horse,” the ensuing search took several months. “Dell always says a horse is really, really good if it makes his butt tingle – and he called me and said this one did,” Crews said of his horse Cache Of Jewels. “I’ve had other horses with Dell and he does a great job. I’m really excited about this horse and feel very fortunate to own him.”
Hendricks said, “There’s something special when you sit on a good horse. When I rode this one I only rode him about three strides and knew we had to have him. He might just be the best one I’ve ever ridden.”
Hendricks has only shown “Bird” twice. “Every time I’ve made a run he’s scored high. Tonight he was good – he was better than I was. I let him down a couple places, but I’ll make it up to him. We’ll keep doing what we’re doing,” he said. “I still haven’t asked him for his life. He won the go-round with a 226.5, and I knew he had more. Even after tonight, I think there’s more there.”
The SWRHA Futurity and Show concludes Sunday, October 23, with the ancillary Rookie Levels 1 and 2, and the Limited Non Pro.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Patrick Flaherty and Golden Secret Weapon Win SWRHA Billingsley Ford Open Futurity Levels 1, 2, and 3! |
| Patrick Flaherty left the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, three titles and $12,101 richer. The Arizona trainer had ridden Golden Secret Weapon to win the Southwest Reining Horse Association Billingsley Open Futurity Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Flaherty and Golden Secret Weapon, by Easy Hollywood Buck out of Tardys Golden Dance, competed in the first set of Open Finals for Levels 1-3, marking a 220. That score clinched the Level 1 and 2 Championship.
“She was pretty good everywhere. She really locked in and was just perfect. She did everything with a draped rein,” Flaherty said. “She really ran and drug her butt – that’s where she’s really good. You can push her as hard as you want.”
But there were nine other Open Level 3 entries who also qualified for the Level 4 Open, so when Scott McCutcheon and BH Is Packin Heat also marked a 222, he and Flaherty decided on a run-off. When the scores were tabulated, Flaherty and “SW” were declared the Level 3 Open Champions.
Flaherty got SW to train in August of 2010. “Bobby Logan from Utah started her and owned her. Lois Whittington then bought her and I brought her along,” he explained.
SW was unregistered until after a successful showing at Reining By The Bay. “Quarter Horse News was asking about her breeding and other stuff about her, so we went through a lot to get her registered. We have her papers now,” Flaherty noted. Because SW was never enrolled in the National Reining Horse Association’s Foal Nomination Program, she won’t be competing in Oklahoma City at the NRHA Futurity. “She’s not eligible for some of those events, but we wanted to do the Futurity stuff. We just came here to show her and try to win the Limited since I won’t be eligible in that division next year. That was our goal and I’m glad we accomplished it.”
Finishing Reserve in both divisions was Bobby Barko and Kachina Whiz Olena with a 221.5. The Reserve titles netted owner Lance Griffin $2,071, a pair of Anderson Bean boots, and a $100 SmartPak gift certificate. Kachina Whiz Olena is by Topsail Whiz out of Kachina Oak Olena.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Debbie Honeycutt Wins SWRHA Limited Non Pro Championship |
| The final Championship of the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show went Debbie Honeycutt, who piloted her horse A Bueno Chic to the Championship of the National Reining Horse Association Limited Non Pro.
Honeycutt won $139, a Montana Silversmiths buckle, and an NRHA trophy.
The Crossett, Arkansas, Non Pro purchased A Bueno Chic, nicknamed Scooter, only a month ago through Casey Deary, after her other horse was sidelined for an injury. “I was actually driving to pick him up from the vet, and I was almost there when they called and said he wasn’t ready to come home. It’s an eight hour trip, so I didn’t know what to do,” she said. Her next call was to Deary, who had coached her at Rookie Day, to see if he had any horses for sale. “This horse was a gift from God. He was not even for sale before I got there. That day his previous owner called Casey and said she had to sell him. I got there and tried him and fell in love. He was the most wonderful thing I had ever ridden.”
Honeycutt thanked her husband Beacher Ferrell, Deary, and Jesus.
Elaine Latimer of Marietta, Oklahoma, won the Limited Non Pro Reserve Championship with a 70 on Electric Getaway. Along with a check for $95, she received a Kyle Tack saddle pad. Electric Getaway is by Jacs Electric Spark out of Getaway Lark.
Complete results can be found on www.swrha.com.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Chyna Tinney Wins SWRHA Rookie Levels 1 and 2 on KR Mistee |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show concluded Sunday, October 23. The first classed of the day was the National Reining Horse Association Rookie Levels 1 and 2, which were run concurrently. Chyna Tinney, of Whitesboro, Texas, won both classes on KR Mistee with a 72.5. She took home $181, two NRHA plaques, as well as two Montana Silversmiths buckles.
“She worked really hard today. She’s always really honest in the pen and does what I ask her. We get along great,” Tinney said of the Tejons Peppy Doc mare, out of Miss Oxbow Aledo.
Tinney purchased “Mistee” from her trainer Pete Kyle two years ago as a 4-year-old. “We had a rough start but everything has really picked up. She’s a great mare and I love her,” she said. “I thank Pete and all my friends and family who help and support me through all of this.”
Winning the Reserve title in both divisions was Shawn Stratman and Don Julio Whiz with a 72. Stratman, of Dallas, Texas, won $139, and two Kyle Tack saddle pads. Don Julio Whiz is by Topsail Whiz out of Ms Maggie Jac.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Jordan Donnelly Tops SWRHA Youth 14-18 Ancillary on Smokems Whiz |
| Jordan Donnelly, of Aubrey, Texas, claimed the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show Youth 14-18 Ancillary class with Smokems Whiz. The pair marked a 70.5, and won a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a National Reining Horse Association plaque, as well as a Pink Spur gift certificate.
“She was good. She was quiet in her circles. We had a little trouble in her run downs, but other than that it was one of the best runs I’ve had on her,” said Donnelly.
Smokems Whiz, by Topsail Whiz out of Peppys Smokem, began her career as a reined cow horse before being purchased by Donnelly’s family last year. “We bought her from Andy McNally. Since then I’ve won a bunch of Non Pro classes on her. I think I’ll just keep showing her until we sell her,” she said. “I thank my parents for their help, Andy for selling her, and all the people who have helped me with her in the past.”
Jaci Marley, Plainview, Texas, and Chexable won the Youth 14-18 Reserve title with a score of 70, winning a Kyle Tack saddle pad. Chexable is by Inwhizable and out of Megarita Chex.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Ben Wagman and Sun Of A Whiz Win SWRHA Youth 13 & Under Ancillary |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show Youth 13 & Under ancillary Championship was decided in an exciting run-off between Ben Wagman and James Michael Phillips, who both had marked a 70.5 in the round.
Because the run-offs are ran in original draw order, Wagman was up first. The 12-year-old was riding Sun Of A Whiz, and marked a 71.
Next in the pen were Phillips and Shining Shoes, by Shining Spark and out of Miss War Doc. The resulting score of 70 was close, but it wasn’t enough to dislodge Wagman from the top spot. For the win, Wagman received a Montana Silversmiths buckle and a National Reining Horse Association plaque.
“I just felt very confident, which is why I decided to do the run-off,” Wagman explained. “He was really good in the run-off. It was actually the best run I’ve had on him.”
Wagman’s family purchased “Sunny,” by Topsail Whiz and out of Sun Dappled, about six months ago from Josh Visser. “I thank my dad Mark Wagman, Josh Visser, and Shelly Reis, who found this horse for me,” he said.
For the Reserve title, Phillips, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, won a Pro Equine Saddle pad donated by Haverty Ranch.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Emily Adolf Wins SWRHA Short Stirrup Ancillary on Chex This Melody Out |
| With a score of 71.5, Emily Adolf won the Southwest Reining Horse Association Short Stirrup ancillary class. Emily was riding her horse Chex This Melody Out, and won a plaque from the National Reining Horse Association.
“He worked hard today and did really well. I felt really confident about his run,” said the 11-year-old. “I thank Sam Holloway, Abby Fisher, and my mom Linda Adolf for all their help.”
Emily has only owned Chex This Melody Out, nicknamed Macho, for a few months. “I just got him, but he’s been really good for me the few times I’ve shown him,” she said.
Emily aspires to eventually qualify Macho, by Chex That Out and out of Tularosa Melody, for the American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Championship Show.
Finishing in a three-way tie for the Reserve title with a 71 were Dani Latimer on Get On Whiz It and Electric Getaway, both owned by Elaine Latimer, and Kenleigh Wells on The Ultimate Magnum, owned by Rayelynne Wells. Get On Whiz It is by Topsail Whiz and out of Getaway Lark; Electric Getaway is by Jacs Electric Spark and out of Getaway Lark; and The Ultimate Magnum is by Magnum Chic Dream and out of Queen De La Club.
Thanks to Sliding K Performance Horses – Kimberly Ferguson, every Short Stirrup entry received custom halters.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Breanna Van Der Schaaf and Hes At Bat Win SWRHA Non Pro and Int. Non Pro Ancillary Titles |
| Breanna Van Der Schaaf won not one, but two, titles during the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show. She and her horse Hes At Bat topped the National Reining Horse Association Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro ancillary classes with a 148.
Van Der Schaaf won $1,500, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, an NRHA Lawson trophy, an NRHA Morrison trophy, and two Montana Silversmiths buckles.
“He was good. I don’t think I showed as well as I normally do, but he stopped really well. He’s real honest in the show pen – I can always count on him,” Van Der Schaaf said of the Hes At Bat gelding, nicknamed “Jeter.”
Van Der Schaaf, of Richmond, Texas, purchased Jeter following the 2010 NRHA Futurity. “I bought him to compete in the affiliate stuff. I actually got him qualified in all the Non Pro divisions,” she said.
Van Der Schaaf has ridden with Steve Archer for about fifteen years. “I thank Steve and Andrea Archer for all their help, as well as my mom Brenda,” she said.
Earning Reserve honors in the Non Pro was Daniele Whitney. Whitney rode Dun Its Chico to a score of 147.5, winning $700. Dun Its Chico, owned by Daniel Whitney of Northfield, Massachusets, is by Hollywood Dun It and out of Smart Chinas Chic.
Tray Higginbottom, College Station, Texas, and Starbucks Sassy Sara won the Intermediate Non Pro Reserve Championship with a 146, collecting $480. Starbucks Sassy Sara is by Smart Starbuck out of Sara Goes Hollywood.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Quincy Cahill Allen Wins 2011 SWRHA WinStar World Casino Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro Championships! |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association WinStar World Casino Non Pro Futurity Championship was decided Friday, October 21. Emerging the victor in both the Non Pro and the Intermediate Non Pro was Quincy Cahill Allen.
Allen piloted Conquistador Chick to a 226.5, winning a custom SWRHA Golf Cart, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, a National Reining Horse Association Lawson trophy as well as an NRHA Morrison trophy, and two Montana Silversmiths buckles. Along with the bevy of prizes, she also took home more than $7,488.
“He was great today. I was able to trust him. He came in and circled really well, and his stops were really good. That’s his big deal – he’s a huge stopper,” Cahill said of Conquistador Chick, by Conquistador Whiz and out of Dun It By Chick.
The Madisonville, Texas, Non Pro didn’t believe that Conquistador Chick would make a reining horse. She purchased the gelding in October of 2010 from Skyline Ranch, although they warned her that “Chavez” was tough. “He had all the talent but was just playful. I finally just got mad and said I couldn’t do it – that it was too frustrating,” she explained. Because of that frustration, Cahill called her friend, Professional team roper Colby Lovell. “He always likes how reiners are broke, so I called him and told him I had one. He came, rode him, and took him home.”
Chavez lived with Lovell for a few months. “Colby was getting ready to rodeo for a couple months. He called me and said that he was a really good horse, and that I should try him again. I told him that if I had wanted to have him I wouldn’t have sold him,” she said laughingly. “He said he’d bring him to my house while he was gone. I think all the stuff Colby did with him changed his attitude – he did real work.”
Allen plans to take Chavez to the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City this winter. “This gives me a confidence boost. We’ve shown two times before, and they both went well. We’ve been able to step it up a little at a time,” she said. “I thank my husband Dustin, as well as Nathan Piper, Ruben Vandorp, Todd Crawford, and of course Colby for selling this horse back to me. Also thank you to all my friends and family who have supported me.”
Earning the Non Pro Reserve title was NRHA Million Dollar Rider Mandy McCutcheon and Dun Git A Nicadual with a 223. McCutcheon and Dun Git A Nicadual, by Mister Nicadual out of Gotta Git Ya Dun, took home $3,336. Dun Git A Nicadual is owned by McQuay Stables of Tioga, Texas.
Michael Jeffcoat, of Waurika, Oklahoma, won the Intermediate Non Pro Reserve Championship on Spooks Gotta Run, by Spooks Gotta Run and out of Prettywhizprettydoes. The pair marked a 220.5, winning $1,221. They also won the Limited Non Pro and Non Pro Prime Time Championships.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Michael Jeffcoat Wins SWRHA WinStar World Casino Limited Non Pro and Non Pro Prime Time on Spooks Gotta Run |
| With a score of 220.5, Michael Jeffcoat of Waurika, Oklahoma, claimed the Southwest Reining Horse Association’s Limited Non Pro and Non Pro Prime Time Championships, finished as the Reserve Champion of the Intermediate Non Pro, and tied for fourth in the Non Pro. He was riding Spooks Gotta Run, and won $5,244.
“I thought he did very, very well,” said Jeffcoat of the Spooks Gotta Gun stallion, out of Prettywhizprettydoes. “Possum (Spooks Gotta Run) has a huge cheering section, and they were all cheering for him today.”
Jeffcoat, who owns former National Reining Horse Association Non Pro Futurity and Derby Champion Jacspin, purchased Possum in September of 2010. “We were looking for a Gunner-bred colt to breed to my Jacspin mares, and we found this guy,” he explained. Possum is a full-sibling to the 2010 NRHA Futurity Open Champion Spooks Gotta Whiz. “We found this guy and purchased him from Clint and Liz Haverty.”
Jeffcoat plans to show Possum at the NRHA Futurity in the Non Pro, and plans for the stallion to compete with an Open rider at the large Derbies in 2012, including the NRHA Derby and the National Reining Breeders Classic.
“I thank Clint and Liz, as well as Marco Formentin – he’s the guy who has been helping me this year,” he said.
Brianna Sloan and Vintage Sail won the Intermediate Non Pro Reserve Championship with a 218.5, pocketing $704. Vintage Sail is by A Sparkling Vintage and out of Light Paprika. The pair also won the Non Pro Level 1 title.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Breanna Sloan and Vintage Sail Win SWRHA WinStar World Casino Non Pro Level 1 Championship |
| Friday was a big night for Breanna Sloan at the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show. She and her horse, Vintage Sail, won the WinStar World Casino Non Pro Level 1 Championship, finished Reserve in the Limited Non Pro, third in the Intermediate Non Pro, and finished tied for seventh in the Non Pro with a score of 218.5.
“He’s just a really good horse – he’s super honest and true. I couldn’t ask for a better horse,” Sloan, who won $3,156, said. “People tell me I did a good job, but really, he did all the work. I just try to do him justice.”
Sloan found and purchased “Gus,” by A Sparkling Vintage and out of Light Paprika, in June of his 2-year-old year. “At the time I bought him he was really green. I tried him and felt like he needed more time and work – and that was what I was looking for. I wanted something for a project,” she explained. “He’s a really kind horse, great-minded, and he’s very talented too!”
Sloan, of Whitesboro, Texas, has been riding with Sebastian Petrol since February. “I give all the glory to God. I thank Sebastian and Melanie, and my dad Dale for supporting me,” she said. “But most of all I just thank my horse. I couldn’t ask for a better one.”
Melanie Schuckers and Ima Conquistador Too won the Level 1 Non Pro Reserve title with a score of 215. Ima Conquistador Too is by Conquistador Whiz out of Miz Brown Velvet.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Craig Schmersal and Eyed Be A Royal Chic Win SWRHA Ancillary Open Championship |
| Craig Schmersal and Eyed Be A Royal Chic won the championship of the National Reining Horse Association Ancillary Open of the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show by a half-point. The win netted a check for $1,246, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, and a Montana Silversmiths buckle.
Even more impressive though was the run – which was awarded a 152.5 by the judges – was made while missing a very important piece of a reining horse’s attire. “When we ran through the gate he threw a slider (back shoe), but I didn’t know it until the end of the run when they were telling me about it,” he said.
The NRHA Million Dollar rider has ridden several outstanding horses in his career – but Eyed Be A Royal Chic has made an impression on him. “I’ve ridden a lot of good stoppers, and he’s by far the biggest stopping horse I’ve ever felt in my life. It was special. For him to throw a slider and still stop like he did four times shows how gritting and tough this horse is. I’m proud to show him,” he said.
Eyed Be A Royal Chic, by Smart Chic Olena out of Eyed Be A Princess, is owned by Lee Snyder of Franklin, Pennsylvania.“I wish I had a whole barnful of them. I thank Lee for giving me the opportunity to ride a horse this nice. I hope I can do him justice,” he said. “I’m just trying to get him ready for next year. I hope to show him at the National Reining Breeders Classic and other aged events.”
There was a three-way tie for Reserve between Patrice St Onge and Chexamillion, Jordan Larson and RHM Joker Nu Chex, and Steve Archer and One Night Rooster. All scored a 152, and received $662. Chexamillion is owned by Hilldale Farm, and is by Nu Chex To Cash out of Snip O Gun; RHM Joker Nu Chex, owned by Amabile and Strusiner, is also by Nu Chex To Cash and out of Giv Me More Freckles; and One Night Roost, by Gallo Del Cielo and out of Princess In Diamonds, is owned by Carolyn Tellepsen.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Finalists Announced for SWRHA Billingsley Ford Open Futurity |
| The 27th Annual Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, held annually at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is well underway as the Billingsley Ford Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, and Open Level 1 Futurity riders finished the preliminary round Thursday, October 20.
The top 20 in each division, plus ties, will advance to the finals on Saturday. It took a 218.5 in the Open, while a 216 was the magic number for Intermediate Open entries. Limited Open riders with a score of 213.5 earned a finals berth, as did Open Level 1 entries with at least a 210.
This year, the added money in the Futurity is an impressive $114,000 – including $52,000 in the Open division alone. The event is the largest futurity to precede the big National Reining Horse Association Futurity that will take place in November.
Although Saturday’s finals will be clean-slate, no one dismisses the challenge and rewards of winning the preliminary round against the always-tough field of SWRHA Futurity entries.
This year that honor went to Dell Hendricks who piloted Cache Of Jewels to a score of 226.5. Hendricks, a 2-time SWRHA Futurity Champion, was riding Conquistador Whiz stallion, out of Jewels Little Sparkle, for James Crews.
The high score of the Level 3 Open went to Scott McCutcheon and BH Is Packin Heat with a 222.5. BH Is Packin Heat, by Gunner out of BH Song And Dance, is owned by Susan Jones.
The high score of the Level 2 and Level 1 Open was a 219, marked by Bobby Barko and Kachina Whiz Olena. Kachina Whiz Olena, by Topsail Whiz out of Kachina Oak Olena, is owned by Lance Griffin.
On Thursday evening, the finalists drew their own draw position during the Open Finals Draw Party, sponsored by Gunners Special Nite.
For complete results, visit www.swrha.com.
All the action of the 2011 SWRHA Futurity and Horse Show can be seen thanks to the live webcast from Waltenberry Productions. Just visit the SWRHA website at www.swrha.com for a link.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Steve Archer and WR Kentucky Chic Win SWRHA Intermediate Open Ancillary |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity is one of the largest pre-futurities for the National Reining Horse Association Futurity. Held annually at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the event is a must-attend for Futurity hopefuls.
In addition to the Futurity, the event also features a slate of NRHA approved ancillary classes. On Thursday, October 20, Steve Archer and WR Kentucky Chic won the Intermediate Open ancillary championship with a score of 74. The win netted a check for $592, as well as an NRHA Morrison trophy and a custom Montana Silversmiths buckle.
“He was good today, and has been really good for quite a while,” said Archer, of Richmond, Texas. “I bought him in February and just put him where I like him. He’s a good student – I love that horse. He’s like driving a Ferrari.”
WR Kentucky Chic, by Smart Chic Olena and out of Docs Merry Lady, was recently sold to Brooke Kiser. “Brooke has been with us about eight years. She’s going to show him some and hopefully let me show him a little, too,” noted Archer.
Winning reserve and $407 with a 73.5 was W. Reid Fady and Chexarkana. Chexarkana, by Nu Chex To Cash and out of CR Kim, is owned by Kirks Rockin K Ranch Inc., of Celina, Texas.
The SWRHA Futurity and Show continues Friday with the Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro ancillary classes, followed by the Winstar World Casino Non Pro Futurity.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Tyrel Pole and PKM Im Justtwwosmart Win SWRHA Ltd. Open and Rookie Professional Ancillary Titles |
| With a score of 73, Tyrel Pole of Salisaw, Oklahoma, won the Southwest Reining Horse Association’s Limited Open and Rookie Professional ancillary classes. He was riding PKM Im Justtwosmart, a mare by Two Two Smart out of Peppys Senorita Flo.
“She was good – she’s been good everywhere,” noted Pole. “She’s won nine consecutive Rookie Professional and Limited classes.”
Pole has been riding the mare since September of 2010. His wife qualified the mare for the World Show in the Senior reining, and the mare is also qualified for the North American Affiliate finals.
For the two titles, the pair won $465, two Montana Silversmiths buckles, an NRHA trophy and plaque. But the wins cemented another title.
Going into the SWRHA Futurity and Show, Pole had a commanding lead in the point standings for the inaugural Reining Super Series. The Reining Super Series is a series made up of the SWRHA Futurity and Show, the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic, the Scottsdale Reining Classic, and the High Roller Reining Classic. The high-point ancillary exhibitor in both the Open and the Non Pro that attends three of the four events wins a $10,000 cash bonus. With the wins and a third place finish in the Intermediate Open on PKM Im Justtwosmart, and a high finish on his other entry, PKM Scootin Smart, Pole cemented the Open Reining Super Series Championship!
“The Reining Super Series wasn’t something we planned on. It just turned out heading into Scottsdale that we were leading it so we went out there,” he explained. “I think it’s a great thing – I love it!”
There was a five-way tie for the Reserve title. With scores of 70.5, Barbara Bouchard and Madone Torima Chex (Hot Smokin Chex x Yuba Torima Lena), Joshua Glover and Wimpys Elegant Lady (Wimpys Little Step x Mendys Peppy Chex) and Little Chex 299 (Milky Way 499 x Chex My Spin), Lucas Winslow and Smart Card (Smart Chic Olena x Clarks Inger Hilda), and Pole and PKM Scootin Smart (Two Two Smart x Peppys Senorita Flo) each won $144.
In the Rookie Professional, Massimo Tallone and Spookin At The Moon (Smart Spook x Red Moon Snap) took the Reserve title with a 72. The reserve finish netted $117.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Lindsey McCutcheon and Mega Beat Win SWRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 |
| With a score of 73.5, Lindsey McCutcheon and Mega Beat topped the 35-entry Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 ancillary class at the 2011 Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show. For the win, McCutcheon, of Whitesboro, Texas, collected $666, an NRHA Morrison trophy, and a custom Montana Silversmiths buckle.
“She felt really good today. I’ve been having trouble running and stopping because she stops so hard, but we got that right today. I drove her hard to her stops and she was awesome,” McCutcheon said of the 5-year-old mare, by Marthas Mega Jac out of Back Beat. “We raised her, but missed her 3-year-old year. We showed her a little last year and I’m doing a lot of showing in the Novice Horse this year. She’s been on a good roll for me lately.”
McCutcheon added, “I thank everyone here for doing such a great job of putting on the show. The schedule was really good for me. I also thank my mom and dad and everyone for helping to get my horse ready – I couldn’t do it all by myself.”
Taking home Reserve honors, $487, and a $100 Kyle Tack gift certificate was Barbara Wibbels and Heza Ruf Hombre with a 73. Heza Ruf Hombre is by Lil Ruf Peppy and out of Jessie De New Twist.
The SWRHA Futurity and Show continues Thursday with the second half of the preliminary round of the Billingsley Ford Open Futurity. The top riders from the preliminary competition will earn a slot in the clean-slate finals on Saturday, October 22. The SWRHA Futurity and Show concludes on Sunday, October 23.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| SWRHA Online Stallion Auction Begins October 19! |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Online Stallion Auction has long been a great way for SWRHA supporters to purchase a breeding to great reining horse stallions – often for much less than the advertised fee. The auction features donated breedings to top sires of the reining horse industry, and benefits the association each year by providing funds that are used for added money at the SWRHA Futurity and Show in October.
The Auction is an Online Silent Auction. The 2012 SWRHA Online Stallion Auction begins on Wednesday, October 19, and will end at 7 pm (CST) on December 31. To bid, visit the SWRHA website at www.swrha.com, and click on the “Stallion Auction” button on the left side of the page to navigate to the Auction page.
Once again for 2012, the resulting foal of a donated breeding will be eligible for a free Open or Non Pro entry into the SWRHA Futurity. To be eligible for this, the breeding to the donated stallion must sell.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| Jordan Larson Wins SWRHA Novice Horse Open Level 2 on RHM Joker Nu Chex |
| The 27th Annual Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show, held at the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, began Tuesday, October 18, with the Novice Horse Open Level 2 class.
Winning first place was Jordan Larson and RHM Joker Nu Chex. Larson and the 7-year-old stallion, by Nu Chex To Cash out of Giv Me More Freckles, marked a 75 to win $1,616. They also won an NRHA Morrison trophy and a Montana Silversmiths buckle.
“Today was actually the first time I’ve shown him,” Larson explained. “I got him to see if he could work for me to show in the Open. There were some little things that needed some work, but I was pretty happy with him.”
RHM Joker Nu Chex is owned by the partnership of Amabile and Strusiner. “I just started riding for them recently. I thank them for the opportunity they’ve given me to compete on some really nice horses,” he said.
Three entries tied for second place and $785 with scores of 74.5. Bobby Barko rode Double Tag Chex (Whiz N Tag Chex x Chic Olena Whiz), Steve Archer rode WR Kentucky Chic (Smart Chic Olena x Docs Merry Lady), and Pete Kyle rode Crome Shiner (Custom Crome x Shining Dancer). Double Tag Chex is owned by Lance Griffin, WR Kentucky Chex is owned by Steve Archer, and Crome Shiner is owned by Rancho Sereno, LLC.
The SWRHA Futurity and Show continues Wednesday with the preliminary round of the Billingsley Ford Open Futurity. The top riders from the preliminary competition will earn a slot in the clean-slate finals on Saturday, October 22. The SWRHA Futurity and Show concludes on Sunday, October 23.
Built in 1937, the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum has been a mainstay as an Ardmore tourist attraction. Primarily designed to host horse and livestock shows, recent renovations to the facility have given it the flexibility to host even more events. Along with the space upgrades that allow the facility to stall 500 horses, the addition of air conditioning provides Hardy Murphy with the competitive ability to attract national and regional events. The renovations have resulted in a premier competitive equine facility.
For more information on the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, or to inquire about the SWRHA, please call 580-759-2929, or visit www.swrha.com.
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| SWRHA Awards Owners of Donated Stallions! |
| A very substantial amount of the added money for this year’s Futurity came from the generous support of the SWRHA Silent Stallion Auction.
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| Southwest Reining Horse Womanless Fashion Show Raises Thousands for Rein In Cancer |
| The men of the Southwest Reining Horse Association looked a little different on Friday night, October 29. In fact, with some of them, it took more than a few glances to figure out who it was! They were all participating in a fashion show to benefit Rein In Cancer. Top reiners wore lingerie, evening wear, high heels and even a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader outfit!
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| Wendy Rhoads Wins SWRHA Rookie Level 1 and Rookie Level 2/Stephanie Nelson Takes Limited Non Pro |
| This Rose Will Shine might be the only two-time Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Horse Show Rookie Champion. With William Rhoads at the reins, the 8-year-old gelding won the title in 2007. He returned in 2010 to do the same with William’s wife Wendy, this time capturing both the Rookie Level 1 and Rookie Level 2 titles.
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| Donnelly, Daggett, Phillips, and Latimer Win SWRHA Youth Titles |
| The younger competitors had their time in the spotlight on Saturday morning, October 30, at the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity. The SWRHA Futurity is held annually at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
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| Jordan Larson Wins 2010 SWRHA Billingsley Ford Open Futurity |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Billingsley Ford Open Futurity Finals were held the evening of October 30 – and the competition provided more thrills than any haunted house. The scored runs in the Open Finals averaged a 220 – with a 225.5 from Brett Stone and Smoking Whiz setting the pace as draw three.
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| Jordan Larson Wins SWRHA Open on Out Shinin Wimpy |
| The in-arena action of the 2010 Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity show concluded Friday evening with the National Reining Horse Association Open. When the results were finalized, it was Jordan Larson who won the Championship, with a score of 152.5 on Out Shinin Wimpy. Larson and Out Shinin Wimpy, owned by the Dorminy Plantation, took home $1,202, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, and a C.R. Morrison bronze.
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| Jordan Donnelly Wins NRHA Non Pro at SWRHA Futurity/Kerry Newell Tops Intermediate Non Pro |
| The Non Pro ancillary class of the 2010 Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, held at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, was decided in an exciting run-off between Jordan Donnelly and Smokems Whiz, and Carl Lambert and Stun Gun, who had both scored a 146.
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| Mandy McCutcheon and Always Gotyer Gunsup Win 2010 SWRHA WinStar World Casino Non Pro Futurity |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association hosts one of the largest futurities preceding the National Reining Horse Association Futurity in December, so it’s no surprise that the competition brings some of the toughest entries to the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
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| Brian Bell Tops Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity Prelims on Dun It Chexinic |
| The 26th Annual Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, held annually at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is well underway as the Billingsley Ford Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, and Open Level 1 Futurity riders finished the preliminary round Thursday, October 28.
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| Thiago Boechat Wins SWRHA NRHA Intermediate Open/Pool Tops Limited Open/Baruch Wins Rookie Professional |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity continued with Ancillary action on Thursday, October 28, with the Intermediate Open, Limited Open, and Rookie Professional classes.
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| Competition Begins for the 2010 SWRHA Billingsley Ford Open Reining Futurity |
| The 26th Annual Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, held annually at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is well underway as the first section of the Billingsley Ford Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, and Open Level 1 Futurity began on Wednesday, October 27.
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| Mandy McCutcheon Wins 2010 SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 |
| Coming in as the last entry in the 45-entry Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 class of the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Horse Show, Mandy McCutcheon took the Championship on Hidin Gunner with a 73.5.
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| Tracy McReynolds and The Whiz Way Win 2010 SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Open Level 2 |
| The 26th Annual Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, held at the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, began Tuesday, October 26, with the 101-entry Novice Horse Open Level 2 – a class that almost doubled in entries from 2009!
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| SWRHA ‘Fashion Show’ Calendar to Benefit Rein in Cancer |
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| Sapergia/Hendricks Tie for SWRHA Open Futurity Championship |
| It’s known as “Where the Finest Go First,” and on October 24, the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity lived up to its reputation as one of the best previews for future stars. |
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| Mandy McCutcheon Wins 2009 SWRHA WinsStar World Casino Non Pro Futurity on West Coast Mizzen |
| For the third year in a row, Mandy McCutcheon earned the Southwest Reining Horse Association Non Pro Futurity Championship. She won the 2009 Futurity on West Coast Mizzen, the horse with whom she had also topped the preliminary round. |
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| Kathleen Armenta Wins SWRHA NRHA Non Pro on Custom Twister/Frank Ordner Tops Intermediate Non Pro on Dunitinbrightlight |
| Friday, October 23, held a day full of Ancillary Classes at the 2009 Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Horse Show. Held at the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the classes saw substantial growth in entries for 2009. |
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| Casey Hinton Wins SWRHA NRHA Open on Paid By Corona/Brownshadel Tops Intermediate Open/Barko Wins Limited Open and Rookie Professional |
| When Carlie Thompson of Whitesboro, Texas, couldn’t show her horse, Paid By Corona, due to college classes, her trainer, Casey Hinton, decided to late enter the stallion in the Southwest Reining Horse Association $2,500 Added Open. |
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| Mandy McCutcheon Tops SWRHA WinStar World Casino Non Pro Futurity Prelims on West Coast Mizzen |
| The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity has grown to one of the most prestigious Pre-National Reining Horse Association Futurities around. Tagged as “Where the Finest Go First,” the 2009 edition of the Futurity will pay out over $28,000 to its Non Pro contestants alone.
61 top Non Pro exhibitors began preliminary competition Thursday, October 22 – vying for a top 15 placing to make it back to Saturday’s finals.
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| Reigning SWRHA/Rein In Cancer Performance Versatility Champion Monica Hicks Repeats Victory |
| While serious competition is at the heart of the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Horse Show, exhibitors and fans have come to expect more than a little fun from the show. And if that fun is for a good cause, it’s even better. Beginning in 2008, the show partnered with Rein In Cancer, an equine-industry based organization dedicated to the fight against cancer – and the SWRHA/Rein In Cancer Performance Halter and Pleasure Classes were created. |
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| Abigayle Mixon Tops Southwest Reining Horse Association Open Futurity Prelims on Julgun |
| The 25th Annual Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity is well underway as the Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, and Open Level 1 riders completed the preliminary round Wednesday, October 21. |
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| Maverick Smith Wins SWRHA Novice Horse Open Level 2 on Sistalena |
| Jordan Donnelly Tops Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 with Chexable |
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