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February 4, 2015 • Page 1
ISSUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2015In this issue:
SWRHA 2015 Online Stallion AuctionNational Reining Breeders Classic 2015
Reining Horse Sports Foundation Scholarship ApplicationsJordan Larson becomes $2 Million Rider
NRHA Professional of the Year NominationsMcQuay, Flarida, Hendricks & Lovett in the
Markel AQHA Cowtown ShowdownZurcher Appointed President of NRHA France
Upcoming 2015 NRHA Events
SOUTHWEST REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION ONLINE STALLION AUCTION
Working for the Benefit of the IndustryAuction Ends 8 PM February 15
When the Southwest Reining Horse Associa-tion Stallion Auction was conceived in 2006 by former SWRHA President and longtime reining owner, rider and breeder Jack Coving-ton, no one could have predicted that it would become of the largest and most successful stallion auctions in the reining industry. Second only to the NRHA Sire and Dam auction, the SWRHA Stallion Auc-tion features an incredible 106 breeding opportunities!
Maybe the incredible growth and success of the Auction has to do with its benefits:
• First, it supports the reiners of the Southwest area by creating added money for the Annual SWRHA Fu-turity. Because of the funds generated by the auction the event has become one of the top five futurities for the National Reining Horse Association and this year the 31st annual event will take place October 20-25.
• The auction also rewards the stallion owners who support the auction each year by awarding a golf cart to the sire of the top Open and Non Pro winners or highest advancing horse by a participating stallion whose breeding sold in the auction. It also awards a golf cart to the winner of a drawing from those par-ticipating stallions.
• Finally people who purchase a breeding are rewarded, too. Resulting foals are eligible for FREE entry into the Level 4 Open or Non Pro Futurity in their 3-year-old year. Owners simply notify the SWRHA Office and fill out the form HERE and send copy of registra-tion papers to receive their eligibility certificate.
Current SWRHA President Kathy McCutcheon of Whitesboro, Texas became the Stallion Auction Committee
Chair in 2013 and has done a great job of picking up the reins for the program, assisted by her daughter Lindsey.
She noted, “Every year I am amazed at the generosity of our stallion owners. Once again we are able to offer a premier selection of our industry’s best. There is a reining, cutting or cow horse sire for every mare owners dream.”
The Southwest Reining Horse Association is one of the industry’s largest and most successful affiliate organizations, and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2014. The primary mission of the SWRHA is to promote the breeding, training, and exhibition of the reining horse and its keynote event each year is the annual futurity. Often tagged “Where the Best Go First,” the SWRHA Futurity is a must-attend event for reiners. For most, it is the final stop before the National Rein-ing Horse Asso-ciation Futurity in Oklahoma City.
For information on the SWRHA – and to start bidding - visit swrha.com.
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A Sparkling VintageARC Gunnabeabigstar
Blue One TimeBoomshine
Boon Too SuenBrennas Golden Dunit
Busy Winnin ChexCats Moonshine
CD DiamondCFR Centenario Wimpy
ChicoutmyblingblingChics Loaded Gun
Cielo StarlightColonels Lil Gun
Colonels Smoken ChexCountry Bay Berry
Cowboy SmartsCromed Out MercedesCustom Cash Advance
Custom LegendDa PepanicDefine Good
Desires Little RexDun Gotta Gun
Dun It With A Chic NDun It With A Twist
Einsteins RevolutionElectric Code
Freckles Got AshinerGreat King PineGunnatrashyaGunner On IceGunners Indian
Gunners Special NiteGunners Tinseltown
Guns R For ShootinHeaven Sent Chic
HF MobsterHickory Holly Time
Hollywood Cool GunHollywood Vintage
HollywoodstinseltownHouston Shine
I Spin For ChicsInwhizable
Jerry Lees SurpriseJulgun
Lena SparkLenas Little Rooster
Like A DiamondLil Joe CashLokota Chic
Magnum Chic DreamMarthas Mega Jac
Master SnapperMatt Dillon Dun ItMega Watt ShineMister NicadualNo Guns Please
Not Ruf At AllOne Time PeptoPale Face Dunnit
Palo Duro CatPlay Dual Rey
REF Black MambaRufanicki
Shine Big TimeShine On Line
Shiners Voodoo DrShow Me The Buckles
Slip Slydun AwaySmart And Shiney
Smart BoonsSmart Like Juice
Smart LuckSmart Spook
Smoke Gold GunSmokin Gold Gun
Smokin Custom ChromeSmoking WhizSolanos Kicker
Sophisticated CatSparkling Major
Spooks Gotta GunSpooks Gotta WhizStar Spangled WhizStarlights StarbriteStarlights Wrangler
Step It Up JakSteppin On Sparks
Stylish Rey GaySurely A Pepto
The Chex FactorTinsel Jac
Tomcat ChexTravelin Jonez
Wallawalla BangbangWalla Walla Whiz
Whizkey N DiamondsWhodini
Wimpys Little StepWR This Cats Smart
Yellow JerseyZack T Wood
Bid on these great stallions during theSWRHA Stallion Auction
now until February 15!
Visit swrha.com now!Because of you, this futurity really is
“Where the Finest go FIRST!”
Click on this ad to go to the stallion auction webpage!
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NRBC JUDGES ANNOUNCED!The National Reining Breeders Classic has announced the
judging lineup for its 2015 show, scheduled for April 13-19 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX.
Donnie Bricker, Corey Hendrickson, Andi Paul, Butch Carse and Ed Bricker will judge the Classic Preliminaries. Also officiating at the massive event will Steve Ross, Char-lie Smith, J.D. Roberson, Dave Belson, Reid Fadcy and B.J. Ribeiro.
The NRBC has made judge selection a matter for the exhibitors to decide in past years. Each fall, a questionnaire is sent to former exhibitors and they are asked for their selection of judges. Judges are hired for the event based on the cumulative preference.
That tradition continues at the show, itself, where quali-fiers choose the judges for the big-money Classic finals. NRBC Secretary-Treasurer Cheryl Magoteaux Cody explained, “During the draw party, each finalist is given a ballot to choose the finals judges. Judges are selected based on the preference of the finals qualifiers.”
The National Reining Breeders Classic is the most suc-cessful stallion incentive program in reining history. The 2015 event will be the eighteenth annual show, and the NRBC payout has grown to exceed over a million dollars yearly!. For information on the NRBC, visit the web site at www.nrbc.com or call 580-759-3939.
TIME TO GET THOSE NRBC ENTRIES IN!Mark your calendars for February 13! That’s the first entry deadline for the NRBC Classic. Be sure to have your entries
to the NRBC Office by that date. For entry forms, click here.
THE REINING HORSE SPORTS FOUNDATION IS NOW ACCEPTING
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSNational Reining Horse Youth Association members can
apply for more than $10,500 in scholarships now through May 15, 2015.
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) awards nearly $50,000 in scholarships to members of the NRHyA annually, of which $10,500 is awarded through academic and need based scholarships. The application is available for download at nrhya.com. Applications must be post-marked by May 15, 2015.
“The Reining Horse Sports Foundation Youth Scholar-ship program speaks to the very heart of our Foundation’s purpose; to provide a path that insures young reiners to not only pursue their respective goals in the reining horse in-
MAKE YOUR NRBC HOTEL RESERVATIONS TODAY!Be sure to make your hotel reservations for the National Reining Breeders Classic – just a little over 60 days away!Host hotels are: Wyndam - Houston West - Visit their websiteTownePlace Suites - Visit their websiteFairfield Inn - Visit their websiteLa Quinta Inn & Suites - Visit their websiteHyatt House - Visit their website
February 4, 2015 • Page 5
dustry, but also to pursue a higher education. I am tremen-dously proud of all our RHSF Scholarship recipients” said Frank Costantini, President of the RHSF.
Scholarship recipients will be determined based on academic achievement, future goals, involvement in the NRHyA and NRHA, and financial need. Applicants must be a senior in high school planning to pursue an undergrad-uate degree from a two or four year institution or a trade and technical school. Eligible applicants must be a current member in good standing and have been a NRHA mem-ber for at least two years. Previous recipients of the RHSF scholarships are eligible to reapply for scholarships until they are 25 years old. Each year the RHSF awards nearly $50,000 in scholarships to NRHyA members. In 2015, the RHSF will select 7 deserving youth members to share in
more than $10,500 in scholarships through its academic and need based scholarship program.
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation is a non-profit or-ganization dedicated to developing and enhancing the sport of Reining worldwide through its five core programs; Youth, Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund, Hall of Fame, Re-search & Education and International Development.
For more information about the RHSF Scholarship pro-gram, visit rhsf.com or nrhya.com. For more information about RHSF programs, contact Chris Dennis, Sr. Coordina-tor of RHSF at [email protected] or call (405) 946-7400, ext. 125.
By Chris Dennis
JORDAN LARSON BECOMES NRHA $2 MILLION RIDER
Jordan Larson, Whitesboro, Texas, just became National Reining Horse Association’s newest Two Million Dollar Rider. This milestone caps off Larson’s 2014 achievements. Not only was the NRHA Professional the 2014 NRHA Futurity’s Level 4 Open Co-Champion riding HDC Quarter Horses’ ARC Gunnabeabigstar and banking $139,916, but he was also the 2014 NRHA Top 20 Professionals’ highest money earner with $387,545, adding to his already robust earnings. His Futurity experience was made even more poignant when his wife, Taylor, won the 2014 Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity Levels 2 and 3 on Larson Performance Horses’ Wimpys Dolled Up. Larson was also a member of Team USA, competing at the 2014 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games (WEG) and earning a Gold Medal in the team competition.
Jordan’s other career highlights include 2001 NRHA Open World Champion riding Amber N Oak for owner Lisa Maberry, 2010 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion riding Michell Anne Kimball’s Spooks Gotta Whiz, 2011 AQHA Senior Reining World Champion aboard Custom Harley owned by Rancho El Fortin, 2013 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Champion riding HF Mobster for Heritage Farms, 2013 AQHA Junior Reining and Senior Reining World Championships partnered with Stoney Russell’s
High Roller Whiz and Luga, LLC’s Custom Cash Ad-vance, respectively.
Larson earned Million Dollar Rider status in 2011. Now, he joins the elite Two Million Dollar Rider club, which includes Tim McQuay, Shawn Flarida, Craig Schmersal, Andrea Fappani, Duane Latimer and Mandy McCutcheon.
A complete list of million dollar earners can be found at nrha.com. Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with its International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.
By Carol Trimmer
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NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR NRHA PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – Nominations are due March 1!
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TIM MCQUAY, SHAWN FLARIDA, DELL HENDRICKS & LYLE LOVETT TO PARTICIPATE IN MARKEL AQHA COWTOWN SHOWDOWNThe National Reining Horse Association will be a part of
the 2015 Markel AQHA Cowtown Showdown, presented by the City of Fort Worth, March 7 at 5 pm at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in celebration of the American Quarter Horse Association's 75th Anniversary.
The NRHA, represented by Lyle Lovett, Shawn Flarida, Dell Hendricks and Tim McQuay, will be joined by the National Cutting Horse Association and the National Reined Cow Horse Association as each group celebrates the talents and versatility of the American Quarter Horse by showcasing the skills of their specific disciplines. Their performances will be judged by past AQHA Professional Horsemen and Horsewomen of the Year.
Also joining this elite group of talented professionals will be horses and riders from six historic ranches, includ-ing Burnett Ranches, the King Ranch, Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co. and more, that have consecutively bred Ameri-can Quarter Horses for the past 75 years. This group will compete in a class similar to AQHA Ranch Versatility by showcasing their skills in cow work, roping and ranch-type trail obstacles.
Adding to the excitement of this exclusive equine event, grammy award winner Lyle Lovett will perform the Na-tional Anthem before he displays his own riding talents in the NRHA group.
General admission tickets can be purchased for $7.50 (kids under 12 free).
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CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING 2015 NRHA EVENTS!2/6 - 2/8 Entry Level Winter Slide Ardmore OK USA2/6 - 2/8 Winter Slide Ardmore OK USA2/6 - 2/8 Winter Slide Derby Ardmore OK USA2/6 - 2/8 Winter Slide Novice Horse Derby Ardmore OK USA2/6 - 2/8 WCRHA Affiliate #1 Rancho Murieta CA USA2/6 - 2/8 Entry Level WCRHA Affiliate #1 Rancho Murieta CA USA2/13 - 2/15 Roma Cavalli 2015 Roma RM ITA2/16 - 2/21 Arabian Futurity Classic Scottsdale AZ USA2/16 - 2/21 Half Arabian Futurity Classic Scottsdale AZ USA
ZURCHER APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF NRHA FRANCE
François Zurcher was appointed President of the National Reining Horse Association France on January 31, during the General Assembly held at Le Petit Far West. François, a former Non Pro rider in Italy, was Vice President of the Swiss NRHA for ten years, from 1998 to 2008. He has been an NRHA judge since 2004 and an FEI 4* judge since reining was recognized. He was also a Board member of the NRHA from 2002 to 2006.
Below are the dates of the NRHA France Special Events in 2015:• Markel French Derby, Mooslargue, June 3-7• NRHA European Affiliate Championship, Le Pin, July 7-11• National Championship NRHA France, Le Pin, September 30 - October 4 *• French Futurity, Equita’Lyon, October 28 - November 1* The National Championship was rescheduled following the new dates of the NRHA European Derby.
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2/19 - 2/20 2015 Dixie Nationals Jackson MS USA2/19 - 2/20 2015 Dixie National Non Pro Freestyle Invitational Jackson MS USA2/19 - 2/20 2015 Dixie National Open Freestyle Invitational Jackson MS USA2/21 - 2/22 Sweetheart Rein II Canton MS USA2/21 - 2/22 Entry Level Sweetheart Rein I Canton MS USA2/21 - 2/22 Entry Level Sweetheart Rein II Canton MS USA2/21 - 2/22 Sweetheart Rein I Canton MS USA2/21 - 2/28 Florida Classic I Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Florida Classic II Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Entry Level Florida Classic II Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Entry Level Florida Classic III Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Entry Level Florida Classic I Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Florida Classic III Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Florida Classic Derby Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Florida Classic 7 & Up Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/28 Bill Horn Shootout Tampa FL USA2/21 - 2/22 Warm Up I Waco TX USA2/21 - 2/22 Entry Level Warm Up I Waco TX USA2/22 Garden Of England Winter Show I Bodiam ESX GBR2/27 - 3/1 Belgium Derby Gent BEL2/27 - 3/1 Belgium Derby Show Gent BEL2/27 - 3/1 Great Escape Winter Slide Katy TX USA2/27 - 3/1 Entry Level Great Escape Winter Slide Katy TX USA2/28 - 3/1 Lakeside Arena Reining Classic I Frankfort KY USA2/28 - 3/1 Entry Level Lakeside Arena Reining Classic I Frankfort KY USA2/28 - 3/1 Lakeside Arena Reining Classic II Frankfort KY USA2/28 - 3/1 Entry Level Lakeside Arena Reining Classic II Frankfort KY USA3/4 - 3/8 Cactus Reining Classic I (T) Scottsdale AZ USA3/4 - 3/8 Cactus Reining Classic 7 & Up (T) Scottsdale AZ USA3/4 - 3/8 Cactus Reining Classic Derby (T) Scottsdale AZ USA3/4 - 3/8 Cactus Reining Classic II (T) Scottsdale AZ USA3/7 - 3/8 March In To Spring I Williamston NC USA3/7 - 3/8 Entry Level March In To Spring I Williamston NC USA3/7 - 3/8 March In To Spring II Williamston NC USA3/7 - 3/8 Entry Level March In To Spring II Williamston NC USA3/12 - 3/15 The Stampede Show Hamilton TX USA3/12 - 3/15 Entry Level Stampede Show Hamilton TX USA3/12 - 3/15 The Stampede Derby Hamilton TX USA3/12 - 3/14 VRHA State Championship Werribee VI AUS3/12 - 3/14 Southern Derby Spectacular Werribee VI AUS3/14 - 3/15 ARHA George Midget Memorial I Tunica MS USA3/14 - 3/15 Entry Level ARHA George Midget Memorial I Tunica MS USA3/14 - 3/15 Entry Level ARHA George Midget Memorial II Tunica MS USA3/14 - 3/15 ARHA George Midget Memorial II Tunica MS USA3/15 Garden Of England Winter Show 2 Bodiam ESX GBR3/19 - 3/22 Bluegrass Reining Stakes I Gifford IL USA3/19 - 3/22 Wimpys Little Step Derby Gifford IL USA3/19 - 3/22 Spooks Gotta Whiz 7 & Up Gifford IL USA3/19 - 3/22 Gordyville Breeders Derby Gifford IL USA3/19 - 3/22 Bluegrass Reining Stakes II Gifford IL USA3/20 - 3/22 Entry Level Oklahoma Ride & Slide I Tulsa OK USA
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3/20 - 3/22 Entry Level Oklahoma Ride & Slide II Tulsa OK USA3/20 - 3/22 Oklahoma Ride & Slide I Tulsa OK USA3/20 - 3/22 Oklahoma Ride & Slide II Tulsa OK USA3/22 FRHA March Spin Newberry FL USA3/28 - 3/29 ORHA Reining In Oregon #1 Central Point OR USA3/28 - 3/29 Entry Level ORHA Reining In Oregon #1 Central Point OR USA4/1 - 4/5 Spring Slide 2015 Mooslargue FRA4/8 - 4/12 Bavarian Spring Classic Rieden DEU4/10 - 4/12 Bitz Country Spring Show Bitz DEU4/11 - 4/12 Four State Spring Warm Up II Marshall TX USA4/11 - 4/12 Entry Level Four State Spring Warm Up I Marshall TX USA4/11 - 4/12 Entry Level Four State Spring Warm Up II Marshall TX USA4/11 - 4/12 Four State Spring Warm Up I Marshall TX USA4/13 - 4/19 2015 National Reining Breeders Classic (T) Katy TX USA4/13 - 4/19 2015 NRBC Horse Show I (T) Katy TX USA4/13 - 4/19 Entry Level 2015 NRBC Horse Show I (T) Katy TX USA4/13 - 4/19 2015 NRBC Horse Show II (T) Katy TX USA4/13 - 4/19 Entry Level 2015 NRBC Horse Show II (T) Katy TX USA4/13 - 4/19 2015 National Reining Breeders Classic Challenge (T) Katy TX USA4/30 - 5/3 Entry Level Graham Stampede Show Graham TX USA4/30 - 5/3 Graham Stampede Show Graham TX USA4/30 - 5/3 Graham Stampede Derby Graham TX USA5/1 - 5/3 Lazy E Red Dirt Reining I Guthrie OK USA5/1 - 5/3 Entry Level Lazy E Red Dirt Reining I Guthrie OK USA5/1 - 5/3 Lazy E Red Dirt Reining II Guthrie OK USA5/1 - 5/3 Entry Level Lazy E Red Dirt Reining II Guthrie OK USA5/8 - 5/10 History and Champions Ardmore OK USA5/8 - 5/10 Entry Level History and Champions Ardmore OK USA5/13 - 5/17 Swiss Slide 2015 Mooslargue FRA5/14 - 5/16 Yellowstone Slide I (T) Wilsall MT USA5/21 - 5/26 Bayerische Meisterschaft (T) Rieden DEU6/4 - 6/7 Minnesota Pink Slid’in (T) MN USA6/4 - 6/7 Energy City Classic I (T) Gillette WY USA6/4 - 6/7 Energy City Classic Derby (T) Gillette WY USA6/4 - 6/7 Entry Level Energy City Classic I (T) Gillette WY USA6/4 - 6/7 Energy City Classic II (T) Gillette WY USA6/4 - 6/7 Entry Level Energy City Classic II (T) Gillette WY USA6/13 - 6/14 ORHA Reining In Oregon #2 Central Point OR USA6/13 - 6/14 Entry Level ORHA Reining In Oregon #2 Central Point OR USA7/1 - 7/5 Bavarian Summer Show (T) Rieden DEU7/9 - 9/11 Yellowstone Slide II (T) Wilsall MT USA7/29 - 8/2 Summer Slide Mooslargue 1 FRA7/29 - 8/2 Swiss Derby Mooslargue 1 FRA7/29 - 8/2 Pink Ribbon Reining Show (T) Sorel-Tracy QC CAN7/30 - 8/1 Yellowstone Slide III (T) Wilsall MT USA9/16 - 9/20 Belgium Futurity Destelbergen BEL9/16 - 9/20 Belgium Snaffle Bit Futurity Destelbergen BEL9/16 - 9/20 Belgium Futurity Show Destelbergen BEL9/16 - 9/20 Entry Level Belgium Futurity Show Destelbergen BEL9/24 - 9/27 SM Reining 2015 Matzendorf CHE10/15 - 10/18 Fall Slide 2015 Mooslargue FRA
