ISSUE: APRIL 30, 2014 In this issue: National Reining Breeders Classic Kentucky Reining Cup Boemil Twin Robotop Becomes NRHA s Highest Money-Earning Appaloosa Non Pro & Youth at the Tulsa Reining Classic Duane & Mandy become NRHA $2 Million Riders OPEN RIDERS WIN BIG AT THE NATIONAL REINING BREEDERS CLASSIC The largest NRBC Open in history culminated Saturday night with the Open finals. While the field boasted many former Champions and multiple million dollar riders, new names finished at the top. Martin Muehlstaetter Wins Open & Intermediate Open Championship on Blue Collar Tag Martin Muehlstaetter wasn t planning to show Blue Collar Tag at the NRBC; his owner, former Non Pro Champion Shaunda Rai Ruckman would be at the reins. However, a bobble in the Non Pro prelims kept Ruckman and the 6-year-old gelding out of the finals. Shaunda asked if I wanted to show him, and I said Hell yeah! Muehlstaetter said. In the preliminary round the pair scored a 222. I didn t feel a lot of pressure about showing him, because his owner was supposed to ride him. Then we made the finals, and that was a bonus, he said. I just went for it and everything fell into place. This horse was really good. He ran and stopped great, turned around really good, and circled nice. He ran out of gas just a hair on his last stop, but he gave everything he had. In the Open Level 4 finals, Muehlstaetter and Blue Collar Tag scored a 226 besting Open Level 4 Reserve Champion Craig Schmersal and What A Wave by a scant half-point. It feels great to win it It s unbelievable! I just hope I don t wake up tomorrow morning and it was all a dream. I am so thankful to my wife (Kim Muehlstaetter) and Shaunda, he said after the awards ceremony, where he picked up two checks the $75,000 Level 4 check, and also $24,350 for winning the Level 3 title. Blue Collar Tag Whiz N Tag Chex Kachina Oak Olena Topsail Whiz Tag Chex Smart Chic Olena Kachina Oak April 30, 2014 Page 1 Martin Muehlstaetter & Blue Collar Tag Among other prizes, he was presented with a year s use of a Featherlite Trailer from Twin Cities Featherlite; a saddle from Continental Saddlery; a saddle from Martin Saddlery; two Gist Silversmiths buckles; two pairs of Rios of Mercedes boots; Whisper Bits from M3 Products; $200 in gift certificates from San Juan Ranch & Santa Cruz Biotechnology; two WonPads; a saddle pad from Yucca Flats; a 100% custom handmade had from Lone Star Hatters; and the signature blue crystal trophies from the NRBC. Muehlstaetter has ridden Blue Collar Tag, by Whiz N Tag Chex out of Kachina Oak Olena, for three years, and even finished ninth in the NRBC Open in 2013. We get along pretty well, Muehlstaetter said. I thank my wife, Shaunda, and all my staff. They ve been working really hard. Also thank you to my sponsors for supporting me.
I m very thankful. When asked about the toughness of the finals, he said, I think there were two Futurity Champions in the finals. There were a bunch of great horses, and I think every horse had a shot to win it. It was about as tough as it could be. Although Muehlstaetter isn t planning to show Blue Collar Tag at the NRHA Derby, he does plan to take the gelding to the World Equestrian Games in France to compete for Team Austria. Craig Schmersal piloted What A Wave, by Tidal Wave Jack out of What A Sunrise, to a 225.5, claiming the Reserve Championship, along with a check for $51,000, a Gist Silversmiths buckle, and a custom handmade bit from Jim Edwards. What A Wave is owned by Karl Roberts and Terri Roberts. Sam Schaffhauser and Gunners Tinseltown took Intermediate Open Reserve honors back to North Texas, after marking a 224 in the finals. Not only did the pair win $14,822 in the Intermediate Open, they also finished HORSE'S NICKNAME: Blue AGE: 6 years old COLOR: Bay SEX: Gelding HEIGHT: 15'1 hands WEIGHT: 1000 lbs BIT USED: Tracey Brumley custom bit, solid medium port SADDLE USED: Maschke Custom Show Saddle LEG GEAR: Classic Equine polo wraps, bell boots, & skid boots FEED: Strategy 2x day HAY: Alfalfa, Bermuda 3x day SUPPLEMENTS: None! tied for fourth in the Open Level 4, worth an additional $27,500. Gunners Tinseltown, by Colonels Smoking Gun out of Miss Tinseltown, is owned by David Silva. Steppin On Sparks Ryan Rushing Tops Limited Open on Steppin On Sparks In 2012, Ryan Rushing qualified for the Open Level 1 and Limited Open finals. He was winning the Level 1, up until his friend Fernando Salgado piloted his horse to a half-point higher score. I had a really good horse, but got beat out by my friend Fernando. Last year I was sweating it all day because I went early and had to wait to see how I did, he said. After qualifying Steppin On Sparks for the Intermediate and Limited Open finals, he knew history could repeat itself. Luckily, his score of 221 held up for the Level 2 Championship, and was good for a fourth place tie in the Intermediate Open. This year was fun. I knew we did the best we could and just knew that if it worked out it would be great, and if not, we did our best, he said. All total, Rushing and Steppin On Sparks won $18,470, along with a custom saddle from the NRBC; a Gist Silversmiths buckle; a Whisper Bit; a WonPad; and natural alternative grazer from Ventures Vision. Steppin On Sparks, by Jacs Electric Spark out of Mahoganys First Step, is owned by HDC Quarter Horses. The 5-year-old stallion was started by Andrea Fappani as a 3-year-old, then shown by Marco Ricotta before being shown by Jordan Larson. Jacs Electric Spark Mahoganys First Step Shining Spark Miss Hello Hollywood Wimpys Little Step Custom Mahogany April 30, 2014 Page 2 Ryan Rushing & Steppin On Sparks Jordan really went to bat for me and got me the opportunity to show this horse here this year. The preliminary round was actually the first time I showed him, and I ve only been riding him about five weeks, Rushing said. He s a very fun horse to show he s phenomenal. I m thrilled to get to show him. I thank Jordan for giving me great opportunities, and teaching me everything I know. There was a tie for Reserve between Debbie Arballo and A Shining Sidekick, and Trevor Dare and Roundabout Wrangler, who both marked a 219. Each took home a check for $5,044. A Shining Sidekick, by Starbucks Sidekick out of A Shining Starlett, is owned by Tom and Mandy McCutcheon, while Roundabout Wrangler, by Starlights Wrangler out of Hollywood China Chic, is owned by Juan Manuel Alanis.
Cool N Dun Gunner Tell Edgmon Wins Open Level 1 on Cool N Dun Gunner Tell Edgmon might have had one of the biggest cheering section of anyone competing in the finals at the NRBC. Riding Cool N Dun Gunner, owned by Kevin Corcoran, Edgmon marked a 219 to win the Open Level 1 finals, good for $1,668. Thank you to Kevin Corcoran, Casey and Nicole Deary, my wife Ari, and all my co-workers for helping. I don t think they get enough credit, Edgmon said following the awards ceremony, where he was presented with a custom saddle from Continental Saddlery; a Gist Silversmiths buckle; a WonPad; a Whisper Bit; and natural alternative grazer from Ventures Vision. Edgmon and Cool N Dun Gunner (Colonels Smoking Gun x Miss Cool Heat) competed at the 2013 NRBC, finishing fifth in the Open Level 1. I showed her all last year and they let me have the chance to bring her back this year, he said. I was pretty sure we d have a good run when she came in and she committed to her first stop. She Colonels Smoking Gun Miss Cool Heat Colonelfourfreckle Katie Gun Hollywood Heat Miss Freckle King With Randy Paul at the reins, Chics Dream About Me won the Open Prime Time Championship with a 223. He felt really good, noted Paul, who accepted the check for $1,950, as well as a Gist Silversmiths buckle, Rios of Mercedes boots, a WonPad, and a 100% beaver custom handmade hat from Lone Star Hatters. Chics Dream About Me, by Wimpys Little Step out of This Chicsdundreamin, was started and shown as a 3-yearold by Cody Clock, before an injury sidelined him from competition most of his 4-year-old year. Cody showed him and did a really good job. We ve just really started bringing him back. We ve only showed at one other show, so he s just starting his career, Paul said. He s one of the better horses I ve ever rode. He s very talented and really goodminded. He has all the goodies. Tell Edgmon & Cool N Dun Gunner turned ok, and then I was able to relax on the circles. When I came around the corner for the first stop I was feeling pretty comfortable. She was with me the whole time. Jordan McBurney and Hava Vital tied for Reserve in the Open Level 1, each winning $888. McBurney was riding Dun Step N Out (Wimpys Little Step x This Is How Its Done), owned by Rhodes River Ranch, while Vital rode MJ Roosters Gun (Colonels Smoking Gun x Gallo Del Blanco), owned by Rodion Cantacuzene. Randy Paul Wins Open Prime Time on Chics Dream About Me Chics Dream About Me Wimpys Little Step This Chicsdundreamin Nu Chex To Cash Leolita Step Magnum Chic Dream Hermosa Dun It Randy Paul & Chics Dream About Me Paul is the head trainer for Day Creek Ranch, located in Semi Valley, California. I really love it. They have a beautiful place. I thank the Days for believing in me and sending me down the road with their horse. I m so glad we were able to do well for them, he said. Debbie Arballo and A Shining Sidekick tied for the Open April 30, 2014 Page 3
Prime Time Reserve title with Brent Wright and Spookaroanie. Each marked a 220.5, collecting $1,350. A Shining Sidekick, owned by Tom and Mandy McCutcheon, is by April 30, 2014 Page 4 Smart Spook out of A Shining Starlett, while Wright s horse, Spookaroanie, is by Smart Spook out of Little Roan Chick. Non Pro Champions Crowned at NRBC The Non Pro finals were held Friday, April 18. With 176 entries, it was the second largest Non Pro class in the event s 17-year history. The three riders crowned as Champions were all in agreement: It doesn t matter if you re a former Champion or a first-time competitor; there are very few times more exciting than when you enter the arena as an NRBC finalist. McCutcheon Claims Record Sixth NRBC Non Pro Championship on Ms Whiz Dunit Mandy McCutcheon, Aubrey, Texas, has competed at all but one NRBC since its inception in 1998, missing out in 2000 because she was pregnant with her son Cade. In that time, she won the coveted Championship title five times a record for the most wins that she shared with fellow NRHA Million Dollar Rider Dell Hendricks. That changed when, as draw 12 in the Non Pro Level 4 finals, she piloted Ms Whiz Dunit to a 220.5. I thought she did well. It s a big pen and she s a little horse, but she worked, McCutcheon said of the 4-year-old mare, by Topsail Whiz out of A Bueno Poco Dunit. It never gets old. I was telling someone the other day that maybe I have a problem, because it s all a competition, but I do love it. I love what I do so much. It never gets boring or old it s always fun. McCutcheon received a check for $30,000, one year s use of a two-horse Featherlite trailer from Twin Cities Featherlite, a saddle from Bob s Custom Saddles, a Gist Silversmiths buckle, a pair of Rios of Mercedes boots, a Whisper Bit from M3 Products, a WonPad, a saddle pad from Yucca Flats, and a $100 gift certificate from San Juan Ranch and Santa Cruz Biotechnology. Mandy and her husband, Tom, purchased Ms Whiz Dunit in October of 2013, from breeder Roxanne Koepsell. Tom had been riding her, and he liked her but she was too small. He just kept telling me how much he liked her, so we bought her, she said. Soon, Mandy and Missy were HORSE'S NICKNAME: Missy AGE: 4 years old SEX: Mare HEIGHT: Too small for Tom to show! Lucky for me! WEIGHT: You should never ask a girl her weight! BIT USED: A short shank made by Randy Paul SADDLE USED: My show saddle was made by Cicero Silva. LEG GEAR: Missy always goes in 4 polo wraps. We used the SmartPak brand as well as Back On Track. FEED: She eats Alfalfa, oats and is on SmartPak supplements to help keep her healthy and sound. Ms Whiz Dunit Topsail Whiz A Bueno Poco Dunit Mandy McCutcheon & Ms Whiz Dunit Topsail Cody Jeanie Whiz Bar Hollywood Dun It Champs Poco Girl a winning team, claiming the Non Pro Level 4 title at the Southwest Reining Horse Association and NRHA futurities. My plan and goal is to keep her for a long time and make some babies with her. McCutcheon noted that the NRBC is her favorite event. The show management team is awesome. The goal of this event has always been to take care of both the exhibitors and sponsors, she explained. It s the horse show that takes care of everyone, and it s well-organized, has great sponsors, and an awesome facility to have an event. McCutcheon qualified three horses for the finals. She finished tied for fourth on Customized Gunner (Colonels Smoking Gun x Custom Made Dunit), and eighth on Shiney Enterprize (Smart And Shiney x My Royal Enterprise), collecting an additional $16,500. Both mares are owned by Mandy s parents, Tim and Colleen McQuay, of McQuay Stables.
Jack Medows Competes at First NRBC & Wins Non Pro Levels 1-3 on Surprizintheprincess Barely old enough to drive, Jack Medows came to his first NRBC, made the finals on Surprizentheprincess, and then finished as Champion of the Non Pro Levels 1, 2, and 3. He also claimed third place in the Non Pro Level 4, bringing his total finals take to $29,255. He also received; two custom saddles from Jim Taylor Saddlery; a custom saddle from Continental Saddlery; three Gist Silversmiths buckles; a pair of Rios of Mercedes boots; three Whisper Bits from M3 Products; three WonPads; and three $100 gift certificates from San Juan Ranch/Santa Cruz Biotechnology. It was really exciting I wasn t expecting to do this well at all, said the 16-year-old, who noted that, not only was it his first time to show at the NRBC, it was also only his second major derby event. I wasn t nervous at all, but I don t know why. It could be because I m low on sleep or something like that. I felt completely prepared, thanks to Gabe Hutchins and Gaeton Gauthier. Medows has only been riding reiners a short while, making a transition from riding pleasure horses a few years ago. He started with a couple of older horses, competing in youth classes, before his parents purchased Surprizentheprincess from Kelle Smith after last year s NRBC. She did really Ms Whiz Dunit Jerry Lees Surprise Princess In Diamonds Surprise Enterprise Mizzen Topsail Shining Spark Eyed Be A Princess Jack Medows & Surpizintheprincess well here, and we d seen her at Gordyville before that, he said of the Jerry Lees Surprize mare, who s out of Princess In Diamonds. I want to thank my Grandpa, Ron Fransen, who found her, as well as my parents, Jeff and Amy Medows, and Gabe, Gaton, and all the Darling Ranch crew. Although Medows is currently homeschooled, he said he plans to go back to school for his junior and senior years. Finishing as the Non Pro Levels 2 and 3 and Prime Time Reserve Champion was Greg Gottschalk and Dun Won A Spook (Smart Spook x Dun It Won It). The pair marked a 218, good for a total of $3,866. The Non Pro Level 1 Reserve Champion was Samantha Belcher, who piloted Taser Gun (Jacs Electric Spark x Maggie Gun) to a 213.5. She won $1,015. Ron Thompson Wins NRBC Non Pro Prime Time Championship on Taris Dreamer Ron Thompson & Taris Dreamer Some of the loudest cheers of the day could be heard when reigning NRBC Non Pro Champions Ron Thompson and Taris Dreamer entered the arena as the last entry of the day. From the very first stop, it was obvious that the duo were going for the win. They came as close as they could a 220 finishing as the Reserve Champions of the Non Pro Level 4, and the Non Pro Prime Time Champions. It was a lot of fun. It wasn t as good as we know he can be but none of us ever are, Thompson said. I love this horse. He does whatever we need to do. Today was my fault. I didn t get him turned like he can, but that was all me not him! All told, Thompson, of Whitesboro, Texas, collected more than $19,371, as well as two Gist Silversmiths buckles, a pair of Rios of Mercedes boots, and a Won Pad. I love this place. It s a big pen and everyone runs hard. This is the best pen we show in. It s got great ground, it s well run, and it pays like a slot machine. That s my favorite April 30, 2014 Page 5
part! he admitted. Coming in as last year s Champion was more than a little nerve-wracking for Thompson, who qualified for the finals with a 218. The go round was really, really tough mentally. I felt more pressure in the go-round than I ever have had showing one. I didn t want to screw up and just wanted to make it back to the finals, he said. But today, I ve never been so calm. I knew what I had to do, even if I didn t quite get the job done. I m very happy for Mandy she s a great competitor and does a great job. Thompson noted that he couldn t have had the success he has had without the help of family and friends. I thank my wife, Becky. She s very supportive and she takes care of stuff at home while I m doing this, he said. I also thank Matt Armenta he s my coach and a really good friend. I ve went and got help from Don Murphy; he s a National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Famer. If you have a glitch in your horse, I d say go see Don. He helped me immensely and I wouldn t have made it without him. I also Taris Dreamer Magnum Chic Dream Taris San Cutter Smart Chic Olena Sailin Barbee Doc Tari Peppys Gold Cutter HORSE'S NICKNAME: Bobby AGE: 5 years old COLOR: Sorrel SEX: Gelding HEIGHT: 13'2 hands WEIGHT: 920 lbs BIT USED: Jim Edwards Solid Medium Port Bit SADDLE USED: Kyle Tack 16 Show Saddle made by Cicero LEG GEAR: Classic Equine boots FEED: Top Hand 12/8 from Dennards Farm Supply HAY: Alfalfa SUPPLEMENTS: SmartPak and Succeed And I ride a bike from WorldWideSlide.com to work everyday! Thanks again! have to give credit to my very good friend John Hoyt. He s been very influential in how my horses go. I m proud to know him. Five-year-old Taris Dreamer, by Magnum Chic Dream out of Taris San Cutter, has won over $130,000 in lifetime earnings and the talented gelding still has one year of NRBC eligibility left. We will be back next year. I ve had some people who have inquired about buying him, but most don t ask if he s for sale. I don t really care, he can die on my place because I like him that much, he said. Jordan Larson Wins NRBC Open Classic Challenge & $25K NRHA Open on Wimpys Lil Star With a score of 224.5, Jordan Larson, of Whitesboro, Texas, claimed the NRBC Open Classic Challenge Championship, as well as the Championship of the $25,000 Added NRHA Open. The Open Classic Challenge, only open to Classic Challenge enrolled NRBC foals aged 7 & Up, paid $12,478. He collected an additional $7,605 for the NRHA Open title. He entered the class on Wimpys Lil Star, a 7-year-old stallion by Wimpys Little Step, out of Starlights Reba. It s a really good payday, Larson said with a smile after the awards ceremony. This horse was really good everywhere. He ran out of air faster than I thought he would because we were running so hard, but he was doing everything I wanted. Wimpys Lil Star is owned by Dr. Thomas Aschenbrenner Nu Chex To Cash Wimpys Lil Star Wimpys Little Step Starlights Reba Leolita Step Grays Starlight Reba Olena Jordan Larson & Wimpys Lil Star of Germany. Dr. Aschenbrenner s son, Phillip Losch, piloted the flashy palomino to NRBC Intermediate Non Pro championship in 2013. He s too old for Philip to show in the derbies now, so I told them we should enter this. Philip is going to show him in the Non Pro Classic Challenge on April 30, 2014 Page 6
Sunday, Larson explained. Along with the big checks, Larson was presented with a custom saddle from Kyle Tack, two Gist Silversmiths buckles, a custom handmade bit from Jim Edwards, a WonPad, a natural alternative grazer from Ventures Vision, and a $100 gift certificate from San Juan Ranch and Santa Cruz Biotechnology. Andrea Fappani and Smoking Whiz, by Topsail Whiz out of Glendas A Smokingun, finished Reserve in both classes with a 220.5, and also topped the USA Reining Open class. Between the two classes, owner Silver Spurs Equine took home $14,294. Marcy Ver Meer and Ruf N Dun It, owned by Bar Double C Ranch, won the USEF Open with a 217. Ruf N Dun It is by Lil Ruf Peppy out of Dun It By Chick. HORSE'S NICKNAME: Midas AGE: 7 years old COLOR: Palamino SEX: Stallion HEIGHT: 14'2 hands WEIGHT: 950 lbs BIT USED: Jim Edwards Correction SADDLE USED: Bob s Custom Saddle Jordan Larson model LEG GEAR: Classic Equine Polo Wraps & No-Turn Bell boots FEED: None, he s a little fat! HAY: Alfalfa, 2x per day SUPPLEMENTS: Platinum Performance CJ Results from the National Reining Breeders Classic Open Level 4 Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Blue Collar Tag Martin Muehlstaetter 226.0 Shaunda Rai Ruckman $75,000.00 2 What A Wave Craig Schmersal 225.5 Karl D. Roberts Jr. $51,000.00 3 King Of The Coast Craig Schmersal 225.0 Empire Ranch $34,000.00 4 CFR Centenario Wimpy Franco Bertolani 224.0 Slide Or Die LLC $27,500.00 4 Gunners Tinseltown Sam Schaffhauser 224.0 David J. Silva, Sr $27,500.00 6 High Roller Whiz Jordan Larson 223.5 Stoney Russell $20,000.00 7 Not Ruf At All Jason Vanlandingham 223.0 Vaughn C Zimmerman $19,250.00 7 Tinseltown Fly Guy Shawn Flarida 223.0 Fritz Leeman $19,250.00 9 SG Frozen Enterprize Andrea Fappani 222.5 Silver Spurs Equine $18,500.00 10 Americasnextgunmodel Casey Deary 222.0 Arcese Quarter Horses USA $17,750.00 10 Vintage Sail Justin Mathison 222.0 Suzanne Allman-Mathura $17,750.00 12 Wimpys Littlecolonel Jordan Larson 221.5 George Lawrence $17,125.00 12 In Like Flinn Nathan Piper 221.5 John & Nancy Tague $17,125.00 14 REF Magico Jordan Larson 221.0 Aldo Ramon $14,750.00 14 Yankee Gun Shawn Flarida 221.0 Arcese Quarter Horses USA $14,750.00 16 Mr Electric Spark Andrea Fappani 220.5 Reining Partners LLC $10,000.00 17 The Kids Gotta Gun Dean B. Brown 220.0 Robert Santagata $7,650.00 17 Cromed Out Chic Thiago Boechat 220.0 Xtra Quarter Horses, LLC $7,650.00 19 Ruf Electrical Whiz Craig Schmersal 219.5 Cheryl Hadrych $6,750.00 19 Shiners Crown Jewel Nathan Piper 219.5 John & Nancy Tague $6,750.00 21 Arlosa Whiz Fred Thomsson 219.0 Euro Vets Inc $5,750.00 21 Chics San Guns Shawn Flarida 219.0 S. Coguaike $5,750.00 21 Platinum Vintage Todd Bergen 219.0 J. Harper Conner $5,750.00 24 Freckles Got Ashiner Casey Deary 218.0 Dealer Auctions Inc $5,125.00 24 Tricked Out Spook Dell Hendricks 218.0 Frank Costantini $5,125.00 26 Electric Grid Patrick Flaherty 217.0 Jenanne Overgaard $5,000.00 27 Wallawalla Bangbang Brandon Brant 216.5 Joe Wolfe $5,000.00 27 Hollywood Gotta Gun Tim McQuay 216.5 Jerry Kimmel $5,000.00 29 Whatta Royal Vintage Duane W. Latimer 216.0 Turnabout Farm Inc. $5,000.00 30 Whos Dualin Todd Sommers 214.5 Martin Bonneson $5,000.00 31 Pinesails Wimpy Dean B. Brown 0.0 Robert Santagata $5,000.00 31 Steppin N Hustlin Fernando Salgado 0.0 South On The Border Horses $5,000.00 Open Level 3 (Intermediate Open) Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Blue Collar Tag Martin Muehlstaetter 226.0 Shaunda Rai Ruckman $24,350.31 2 Gunners Tinseltown Sam Schaffhauser 224.0 David J. Silva, Sr $14,821.92 3 Nu Pops Todd Sommers 221.5 Deborah Strahman $11,116.44 4 Hot Chic Whiz Mathieu Buton 221.0 Bob Loomis $8,999.03 4 Steppin On Sparks Ryan Rushing 221.0 HDC Quarter Horses $8,999.03 6 The Kids Gotta Gun Dean B. Brown 220.0 Robert Santagata $6,881.61 6 One Mighty Aphrodite Peter DeFreitas 220.0 Double Run Farm LLC $6,881.61 8 Show Me The Buckles Arno Honstetter 219.5 Rebeca Martin $4,764.19 8 Smart Tinseltown Robin Schoeller 219.5 Ruoff Dietter Reining Horses L $4,764.19 10 Topsail Survivor Duane W. Latimer 219.0 Turnabout Farm Inc. $3,176.13 10 Arlosa Whiz Fred Thomsson 219.0 Euro Vets Inc $3,176.13 10 WLS Tinseltown Robin Schoeller 219.0 Ruoff Dietter Reining Horses L $3,176.13 13 Holier Then Thou Arno Honstetter 218.0 Cam Essick $2,117.42 14 Electric Grid Patrick Flaherty 217.0 Jenanne Overgaard $1,588.06 15 Wallawalla Bangbang Brandon Brant 216.5 Joe Wolfe $852.90 15 Gunners Prescription Liam MacNeil 216.5 Mary A. Jansma $852.90 15 Arc Prized Walla Todd Wright 216.5 Todd Wright $852.90 18 Whatta Royal Vintage Duane W. Latimer 216.0 Turnabout Farm Inc. $750.00 18 Kicks And Giggles Matthew Noel Palmer 216.0 Teresa & John Hickman $750.00 20 Memorable Revolution Brian Bell 215.5 Wagner & Vandorp $750.00 21 Whos Dualin Todd Sommers 214.5 Martin Bonneson $750.00 22 Blue Chocolate Kid Marcy Ver Meer 212.0 Bar Double C Ranch $750.00 23 Whiz N Annie Roger Barral 210.0 Roger Barral $750.00 24 Karl With A K Brent Naylor 202.5 Top Fuel LLC $750.00 25 Pinesails Wimpy Dean B. Brown 0.0 Robert Santagata $750.00 25 Steppin N Hustlin Fernando Salgado 0.0 South On The Border Horses $750.00 Open Level 2 (Limited Open) Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Steppin On Sparks Ryan Rushing 221.0 HDC Quarter Horses $9,471.02 2 A Shining Sidekick Debbie Arballo 219.0 Mandy & Tom McCutcheon $5,044.35 2 Roundabout Wrangler Trevor Dare 219.0 Juan Manuel Alanis $5,044.35 4 Whiz Boom Wrangle Patrick Flaherty 218.5 Vicki T. Santo $3,706.05 5 Dun Step N Out Jordan McBurney 218.0 Rhodes River Ranch $3,294.27 6 Jerrys Sippin Soda Jordan McBurney 217.0 Rhodes River Ranch $2,470.70 6 Hes Smart With A Gun Michael D. Berg 217.0 ECRC Ranch LLC $2,470.70 6 Electric Grid Patrick Flaherty 217.0 Jenanne Overgaard $2,470.70 9 Crimson N Crome Barbara G. Williams 216.5 Two Doves Ranch $1,029.46 9 Wallawalla Bangbang Brandon Brant 216.5 Joe Wolfe $1,029.46 9 Gunners Prescription Liam MacNeil 216.5 Mary A. Jansma $1,029.46 9 Magneto Saar Ben-Hamo 216.5 George Lawrence $1,029.46 9 Blazed By Commander Titus Covington 216.5 Holy Cow Performance Horses $1,029.46 9 Arc Prized Walla Todd Wright 216.5 Todd Wright $1,029.46 9 Anniespackinapistol Tracer Gilson 216.5 Joe & Karen Moran $1,029.46 16 Wimpy Sparkles Steve Schwartzenberger 216.0 Bernetha Kurth $400.00 17 White Gunpowder Crystal McNutt 215.5 Kim Niven $400.00 17 Whiz Stunt Man Jarvis Anderson 215.5 Rodney Westrum $400.00 19 Tagged With Rush Abigayle Mixon 213.5 Sather Family Partnership $400.00 20 Blue Chocolate Kid Marcy Ver Meer 212.0 Bar Double C Ranch $400.00 21 Sir Hollywood Whiz Marcy Ver Meer 211.5 Connie Perlot $400.00 21 High On Juice Vanessa Strotmann 211.5 Shannon & Hershel Reid $400.00 23 Whiz N Annie Roger Barral 210.0 Roger Barral $400.00 24 Gun Affair Joe Schmidt 0.0 Lil Equine LLC $400.00 April 30, 2014 Page 7
Open Level 1 Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Cool N Dun Gunner Tell Edgmon 219.0 Kevin Corcoran $1,667.50 2 MJ Roosters Gun Hava Vital 218.0 Rodion Cantacuzene $888.13 2 Dun Step N Out Jordan McBurney 218.0 Rhodes River Ranch $888.13 4 Jerrys Sippin Soda Jordan McBurney 217.0 Rhodes River Ranch $652.50 5 Gunners Prescription Liam MacNeil 216.5 Mary A. Jansma $507.50 5 Magneto Saar Ben-Hamo 216.5 George Lawrence $507.50 5 Blazed By Commander Titus Covington 216.5 Holy Cow Performance Horses $507.50 8 Oak Olena Tag Kole Jordan Price 215.0 Darling 888 Ranch $362.50 9 Easy Reloaded Barbara Bouchard 211.5 Martin Brisebois $253.75 9 Hollywoodshiner Liam MacNeil 211.5 Mary A. Jansma $253.75 9 High On Juice Vanessa Strotmann 211.5 Shannon & Hershel Reid $253.75 12 Tag Did It Barbara Bouchard 211.0 Martin Brisebois $181.25 13 Big Shiner Demetrius Jean Kotrozinis 210.5 Erika Kotrozinis $126.88 13 Shez Dun Steppin Luiz Barros 210.5 Joe Wolfe $126.88 15 Whiz N Annie Roger Barral 210.0 Roger Barral $72.50 16 Banjo Star Sl Ethan Willey 206.5 Sherman Lauder $50.00 17 Lil Raider Gun Tell Edgmon 190.0 Robert Dan Powell $50.00 18 Gun Gotta Star Trent Harvey 187.0 Jeanette Shirley $50.00 19 Legendberry Roberto Berti 0.0 Steven Simon $50.00 19 Hot Smokin Pep Wilfred Bosscha 0.0 Leah Luprypa $50.00 Open Prime Time Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Chics Dream About Me Randy Paul 223.0 Day Creek Ranch $1,950.00 2 Spookaroanie Brent Wright 220.5 Brent Wright $1,350.00 2 A Shining Sidekick Debbie Arballo 220.5 Mandy & Tom McCutcheon $1,350.00 4 Topsail Survivor Duane W. Latimer 219.0 Turnabout Farm Inc. $750.00 5 Crimson N Crome Barbara G. Williams 218.0 Two Doves Ranch $675.00 6 Wimpy Sparkles Steve Schwartzenberger 217.5 Bernetha Kurth $600.00 7 CC Chica Whiz Brent Loseke 217.0 Brent Loseke $450.00 8 Custom Whiz Kid Carlos Alberto Weiss Deleu 216.5 David & Joy Buck $187.50 8 Hollywood Gotta Gun Tim McQuay 216.5 Jerry Kimmel $187.50 Non Pro Level 4 Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Ms Whiz Dunit Mandy McCutcheon 220.5 Tom McCutcheon $30,000.00 2 Taris Dreamer Ronald Thompson 220.0 Ronald Thompson $17,750.00 3 Surprizentheprincess Jack Medows 219.0 Amy Medows $13,000.00 4 Dunit The Gunner Way Kelle L. Smith 218.5 Kelle L. Smith $10,500.00 4 Customized Gunner Mandy McCutcheon 218.5 McQuay Stables $10,500.00 6 Big Creme Chic Tish S. Fappani 217.0 Tish S. Fappani $8,250.00 6 Hot Rockin Spook Tish S. Fappani 217.0 Tish S. Fappani $8,250.00 8 Shiney Enterprise Mandy McCutcheon 216.5 McQuay Stables $6,000.00 9 Wimpys All Jacked Up Carin Valcich 216.0 Carin Valcich $4,625.00 9 Shiner Side Winder Jose Vazquez 216.0 Smart Like Juice Inc. $4,625.00 11 Wimpys Mega Step Kelly Moran 215.0 Joe & Karen Moran $3,250.00 11 Adarable Lindsey McCutcheon 215.0 Scott & Kathleen McCutcheon $3,250.00 13 Dont Miss My Spins Kim Muehlstaetter 214.5 Tom Dooley $2,375.00 13 Gotta Trigger Man Monica A. Hicks-Mathison 214.5 Monica A. Hicks-Mathison $2,375.00 15 Shiney Smart Sparks Anne Reynolds 214.0 Anne Reynolds $1,550.00 15 CC Enterprise Ginger Schmersal 214.0 Hickory Creek Ranch LLC $1,550.00 15 Paparazzi Princess Kelle L. Smith 214.0 Kelle L. Smith $1,550.00 15 Gotta Get Er Done Stoney Russell 214.0 Stoney Russell $1,550.00 19 Valentino Tag Shaunda Rai Ruckman 212.5 Shaunda Rai Ruckman $1,300.00 20 An Okie In Wranglers Charlie Wiederholt 212.0 Cheryl Wiederholt $1,166.25 20 Guns N Whizkey Charlie Wiederholt 212.0 Cheryl Wiederholt $1,166.25 20 Custom Banjo Melanie Schuckers 212.0 Melanie Schuckers $1,166.25 20 Game Day Surprise Sharee Schwartzenberger 212.0 Sharee Schwartzenberger $1,166.25 24 Freckles Nu Lil Gun Julie Ridgeway 211.5 Julie Ridgeway $1,075.00 24 Spooks Gotta Run Michael Jeffcoat 211.5 Michael Jeffcoat $1,075.00 24 Lenas Whizabelle Shannon Rafacz 211.5 Shannon Rafacz $1,075.00 27 Diamonds Lil Shiner Shelby E. Reine 211.0 Shelby E. Reine $1,025.00 28 Chicks Smokingun Mark Bradford 210.5 Mark Bradford $1,000.00 29 Straight Shootin Gun Michael H. Hancock 210.0 Michael H. Hancock $1,000.00 30 Magnumatic Callie Abing 208.5 Callie Abing $1,000.00 31 Smart Like Shiner Jose Vazquez 208.0 Smart Like Juice Inc. $1,000.00 32 Spring Loaded Gun Jaci Marley 201.0 Jennifer Marley $1,000.00 33 Gunners Melody Brenda Joyce 191.5 Story Book Stables $1,000.00 34 Magicality Anne Reynolds 0.0 Joyce Pearson $1,000.00 34 Wimpys Little Roo Kim Muehlstaetter 0.0 Tom Dooley $1,000.00 Non Pro Level 3 Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Surprizentheprincess Jack Medows 219.0 Amy Medows $9,955.46 2 Dun Won A Spook Greg Gottschalk 218.0 Russet Stables, Inc. $6,059.85 3 Wimpys All Jacked Up Carin Valcich 216.0 Carin Valcich $4,544.89 4 Bellectric Sarah Johnson 215.5 Craig Johnson $3,895.62 5 Wimpys Mega Step Kelly Moran 215.0 Joe & Karen Moran $3,246.35 5 Adarable Lindsey McCutcheon 215.0 Scott & Kathleen McCutcheon $3,246.35 7 Gotta Trigger Man Monica A. Hicks-Mathison 214.5 Monica A. Hicks-Mathison $2,597.08 8 CC Enterprise Ginger Schmersal 214.0 Hickory Creek Ranch LLC $1,803.53 8 Mistresses Milky Way Shelly Hartmann 214.0 Shelly Hartmann $1,803.53 8 Gotta Get Er Done Stoney Russell 214.0 Stoney Russell $1,803.53 11 Guapo Lena Carol A. Rose 212.5 Carol A. Rose $1,190.33 11 Valentino Tag Shaunda Rai Ruckman 212.5 Shaunda Rai Ruckman $1,190.33 13 Custom Banjo Melanie Schuckers 212.0 Melanie Schuckers $757.48 13 Game Day Surprise Sharee Schwartzenberger 212.0 Sharee Schwartzenberger $757.48 15 Freckles Nu Lil Gun Julie Ridgeway 211.5 Julie Ridgeway $410.95 15 Spooks Gotta Run Michael Jeffcoat 211.5 Michael Jeffcoat $410.95 15 Lenas Whizabelle Shannon Rafacz 211.5 Shannon Rafacz $410.95 18 Diamonds Lil Shiner Shelby E. Reine 211.0 Shelby E. Reine $400.00 19 Chicks Smokingun Mark Bradford 210.5 Mark Bradford $400.00 20 Straight Shootin Gun Michael H. Hancock 210.0 Michael H. Hancock $400.00 21 Magnumatic Callie Abing 208.5 Callie Abing $400.00 22 Gunners Melody Brenda Joyce 191.5 Story Book Stables $400.00 Non Pro Level 2 Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Surprizentheprincess Jack Medows 219.0 Amy Medows $4,632.50 2 Dun Won A Spook Greg Gottschalk 218.0 Russet Stables, Inc. $2,819.78 3 Ms Revolution Emily Winegar 216.0 Green Valley Ranch $2,114.84 4 Gotta Trigger Man Monica A. Hicks-Mathison 214.5 Monica A. Hicks-Mathison $1,812.72 5 CC Enterprise Ginger Schmersal 214.0 Hickory Creek Ranch LLC $1,510.60 5 Mistresses Milky Way Shelly Hartmann 214.0 Shelly Hartmann $1,510.60 7 Slide To The Bucks Flis Carey Sassella 213.5 Richard & Felicity Sassella $1,208.48 8 Itsa Last Wimpy Michael Garnett 213.0 Michael Garnett $1,007.06 9 Guapo Lena Carol A. Rose 212.5 Carol A. Rose $755.30 9 Valentino Tag Shaunda Rai Ruckman 212.5 Shaunda Rai Ruckman $755.30 11 Mister Chicadual Josh Hattig 212.0 Brad Hattig $503.53 11 Custom Banjo Melanie Schuckers 212.0 Melanie Schuckers $503.53 11 Electric Starlight Steven Borgia 212.0 Steven Borgia $503.53 14 Freckles Nu Lil Gun Julie Ridgeway 211.5 Julie Ridgeway $251.77 14 Spooks Gotta Run Michael Jeffcoat 211.5 Michael Jeffcoat $251.77 16 Diamonds Lil Shiner Shelby E. Reine 211.0 Shelby E. Reine $200.00 17 Chicks Smokingun Mark Bradford 210.5 Mark Bradford $200.00 18 Self Wrighteous Kim Niven 210.0 Kim Niven $200.00 19 Magnumatic Callie Abing 208.5 Callie Abing $200.00 19 Electric Sparked Heather Weisz 208.5 Heather Weisz $200.00 19 Vintage Neptune Jenny Loveland 208.5 Jenny Loveland $200.00 22 Wimpys Bella Chic Chad Hartmann 207.0 Chad Hartmann $200.00 22 Jeweled Tag Michael L. Martin 207.0 Michael L. Martin $200.00 24 Gotta Get A Rose Kary Key 206.5 Kary Key $200.00 25 FS Vintage Sidekick Rita Harris 204.5 Rita Harris $200.00 26 Gunners Melody Brenda Joyce 191.5 Story Book Stables $200.00 Non Pro Level 1 Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Surprizentheprincess Jack Medows 219.0 Amy Medows $1,667.50 2 Taser Gun Samantha Belcher 213.5 Samantha Belcher $1,015.00 3 Sparklight Lillies Teresa K. Putman 212.5 Gary Putman $761.25 4 Custom Banjo Melanie Schuckers 212.0 Melanie Schuckers $652.50 5 Freckles Nu Lil Gun Julie Ridgeway 211.5 Julie Ridgeway $580.00 6 Diamonds Lil Shiner Shelby E. Reine 211.0 Shelby E. Reine $507.50 7 Chicks Smokingun Mark Bradford 210.5 Mark Bradford $435.00 8 Self Wrighteous Kim Niven 210.0 Kim Niven $362.50 9 Rolex N Chex Brenda Joyce 209.5 Story Book Stables $290.00 10 Legacy In Lights Cam(Cynthia) Bearden 208.5 Bearden Equine Investments $217.50 10 Electric Sparked Heather Weisz 208.5 Heather Weisz $217.50 10 Vintage Neptune Jenny Loveland 208.5 Jenny Loveland $217.50 13 Berry Whiz Maurice Robinson 208.0 Maurice Robinson $145.00 14 BH Is Packin Heat Marilyn Fleek 207.0 Marilyn Fleek $108.75 15 Gotta Get A Rose Kary Key 206.5 Kary Key $72.50 April 30, 2014 Page 8
16 Gunners Bobbie Rose Guillaume Martin 205.0 Guillaume Martin $50.00 17 U B Groovin Mark Blackwell 204.5 Mark Blackwell $50.00 17 FS Vintage Sidekick Rita Harris 204.5 Rita Harris $50.00 19 Smokin Something Amy Potts 202.0 Amy Potts $50.00 20 Gunners Melody Brenda Joyce 191.5 Story Book Stables $50.00 Non Pro Prime Time Pl Horse Rider Score Owner Money 1 Taris Dreamer Ronald Thompson 220.0 Ronald Thompson $1,621.50 2 Dun Won A Spook Greg Gottschalk 219.5 Russet Stables, Inc. $987.00 3 Dun Lost My Gun Michael H. Hancock 217.5 Michael H. Hancock $740.25 4 Shiner Side Winder Jose Vazquez 216.0 Smart Like Juice Inc. $634.50 5 Gotta Get Er Done Stoney Russell 215.5 Stoney Russell $564.00 6 Slide To The Bucks Flis Carey Sassella 215.0 Richard & Felicity Sassella $493.50 7 Freckles Nu Lil Gun Julie Ridgeway 214.5 Julie Ridgeway $387.75 7 Itsa Last Wimpy Michael Garnett 214.5 Michael Garnett $387.75 9 Shiney Smart Sparks Anne Reynolds 214.0 Anne Reynolds $264.38 9 Guapo Lena Carol A. Rose 214.0 Carol A. Rose $264.38 11 Wimpy Angelina Star Andre De Bellefeuille 213.5 Equine Plus $193.88 11 Chicks Smokingun Mark Bradford 213.5 Mark Bradford $193.88 13 Self Wrighteous Kim Niven 213.0 Kim Niven $123.38 13 Spooks Gotta Run Michael Jeffcoat 213.0 Michael Jeffcoat $123.38 15 Rolex N Chex Brenda Joyce 212.5 Story Book Stables $70.50 16 An Okie In Wranglers Charlie Wiederholt 212.0 Cheryl Wiederholt $50.00 16 Guns N Whizkey Charlie Wiederholt 212.0 Cheryl Wiederholt $50.00 18 Legacy In Lights Cam(Cynthia) Bearden 211.5 Bearden Equine Investments $50.00 18 Straight Shootin Gun Michael H. Hancock 211.5 Michael H. Hancock $50.00 20 Who Loves You Cam Essick 210.5 Cam Essick $50.00 21 Smart Like Shiner Jose Vazquez 208.0 Smart Like Juice Inc. $50.00 22 U B Groovin Mark Blackwell 207.5 Mark Blackwell $50.00 23 Gunners Melody Brenda Joyce 194.5 Story Book Stables $50.00 24 Magicality Anne Reynolds 0.0 Joyce Pearson $50.00 HARRISON & STERNBERG WIN NRBC DOUBLE TIME AWARDS Open and Non Pro exhibitors competing in the NRHA ancillary classes at the NRBC were automatically in the running for the Double Time Awards. The high point Open and high point Non Pro rider each received a $1,000 bonus. YOUTH RIDERS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AT NRBC In addition to the prestige that comes with winning at the NRBC, youth riders have the opportunity to win scholarships for their performance. The Champions receive a $1,000 scholarship, while Reserve Champions earn a $500 stipend for their college fund. Congratulations to Edward Harrison for winning the Open high point, and to Jessica Sternberg for winning the Non Pro high point. HIGH POINT BUCKLES AWARDED AT NRBC In addition to the Double Time Awards, ancillary riders also took home high point buckles. Exhibitors had to compete in both slates of a class to be eligible to win one of the Gist Silversmiths buckles. 2014 NRBC High Point Buckle Winners Limited Open Melanie Petroll on Gee Golly Whiz Rookie Pro Edward Harrison on A Bueno Chic Limited Non Pro Tiffani Avery on Whizards Way Short Stirrup Brinley Beicker on KC Customchromedout Youth 13 & Under Emmy-Lu Marsh on Who Whiz Who Youth 14-18 Amanda Hurd on Whale Of A Whiz Unrestricted Youth Savannah Ostner on Mr Crometastic Novice Horse Non Pro L1 Lindsey McCutcheon on Mega Starlet Novice Horse Non Pro L2 Lindsey McCutcheon on Mega Starlet Rookie Level 1 Erin Rapp on Arc Electrical Storm Rookie Level 2 Erin Rapp on Arc Electrical Storm Non Pro James Michael Phillips on Shining Shoes Intermediate Non Pro Randy Golden on Lil Boo Whiz Open Tommy Powell on Commanders Whiz Intermediate Open Steve Archer on The Whiz Way Novice Horse Open Level 1 Craig Schmersal on Commanders Whiz Chic Novice Horse Open Level 2 Gabe Hutchins on Its Tuff N Hollywood Limited Open High Point Buckle Winner Melanie Petroll Youth Buckle & Curtis Burlin Award Amanda Hurd on Whale Of A Whiz The 2014 NRBC Scholarship Recipients are: Youth 14-18 Champion Amanda Hurd Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion Savannah Ostner Youth 13 & Under Champion Emmy Marsh Youth 13 & Under Reserve Champion Taylor Masson April 30, 2014 Page 9
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WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES REINING USA TEAM SET Flarida Tops Kentucky Reining Cup Shawn Flarida has won the Kentucky Reining Cup for the fourth time this year by scoring 452.5 on Michell Kimball s Spooks Gotta Whiz. He s just a nice horse, said Flarida. He showed good both times [this weekend]. I had bobbles in both patterns-i missed my first stop a little bit today, but he gives his full heart every time he shows. You can go as fast as you want; he s just a great horse. Mandy McCutcheon was second (449.0) aboard her parents Tim and Colleen McQuay s Yellow Jersey, and third was Jordan Larson (448.0) with Heritage Farm s HF Mobster. This competition also served as the selection trial for the squad for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, in August. McCutcheon, who hasn t made a previous World Games squad, admitted she felt the added pressure. This is all new territory for me, said. I was more nervous for my first run, but having a horse like this makes all the difference. I didn t get my first stop today like I wanted, but I took a deep breath and said, OK, we gotta hit this. And he did. [The selection trial] made me nervous, she continued. But the next part is just fun. To be able to ride a horse like this, and for my parents to give me this opportunity, is pretty generous. Earlier in the week Larson hadn t felt very confident of his chances, after his horse became a bit dehydrated, but the pair recovered to score well. I had a rough week, he admitted. I didn t get to ride him much, but he went in there and took care of me. I m so thrilled to be here - it s a great horse with a great owner, and I m looking forward to France. Joining these three on the squad will be the newly minted Spooks Gotta Whiz Spooks Gotta Gun Prettywhizprettydoes Grays Starlight Katie Gun Topsail Whiz Blonde At The Bar Shawn Flarida & Spooks Gotta Whiz American citizen, Italian-born Andrea Fappani, who is qualified with two of his horses: Silver Spurs Equine s Smoking Whiz (446.5, for fourth place) and Custom Cash Advance (445.0, for fifth place). Because Fappani can t ride more than one horse at the Games, the other two squad members will be Troy Heikes on Denise Bixler s Lil Gun Dunit (442.0) and Tom Mc- Cutcheon with Jennifer Marley s Dun Git A Nicadual (440.5). Tom is a team veteran, but Heikes and Fappani, like Mandy and Larson, are new to the Games. This means a lot, said Fappani. I moved here when I was 18. I ve experienced a lot of top shows, but I ve not Mandy McCutcheon & Yellow Jersey Yellow Jersey April 30, 2014 Page 11 Wimpys Little Step Ms Clara Melody Nu Chex To Cash Leolita Step Mr Mel ody Jac Mist Haleys Comet
HF Mobster (P/Q) Colonelfourfreckle Colonels Smoking Gun (P/Q) Katie Gun Hollywood Dun It Dun Its Black Gold Zans Center Stage It s my first time to be involved, but I m excited to be part of the crew, said Heikes. The history of Normandy is [is so extensive], I m excited to get there and see it. Being a Games veteran doesn t mean that Tom is any less pleased to have earned a trip abroad. I m super excited, he said. Shawn [Flarida] and I have been to most of the [venues], but we don t know what our set-up there is yet. But I m just happy to be a part of the team. Mandy has garnered a lot of titles over her career, and now she can now add one more for becoming the first woman to make a U.S. reining squad. But she s not focusing on that. I don t look at anything I accomplish like that, she said. Held at the Kentucky Horse Park, in conjunction with Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Kentucky Reining Cup presents Reining at the highest possible level, drawing top competitors and elite-level horses from around the globe. Jordan Larson & HF Mobster been tried internationally. Just the fact [that I made] toughest team in whole world means a lot. This is something I ve wanted to get to one day. Dan James Wins Kentucky Reining Cup Freestyle In a night full of costumes and music, a remarkable performance by Australian Dan James and Smart Little Elan took the top of the podium with a score of 227.0 at the World Freestyle Championship at the Kentucky Reining Cup. Drake Johnson, on Sonic Chic Dream, and Rocky Dare, riding Bruce and Sue Kuryloski s Squeaky Clean Genes, tied with a score of 226 for the silver medal. James performance brought the crowd to its feet as he performed all the spins, stops, run-downs and lead changes bareback, and then while seated backwards. As if that weren t enough, he also dismounted at one point and sent the chestnut spinning on his own with a wave of his hand. His costume was a mirror image of that worn by Johnny Depp in the film The Lone Ranger, and his music featured both the classic theme and music from the film. Growing up as a kid I wanted to be a movie horse trainer, said James of the inspiration for his performance. James admitted that learning to ride the horse backwards was trickier than he anticipated. For a little while I spent more time picking myself off the ground than riding, said James. They say that the key to horsemanship is keeping the horse between you and the earth, but I didn t do much of that. April 30, 2014 Page 12 Team USA Rocky Dare is known for his own memorable performances, but even he admits riding backwards isn t on his bucket list. In my younger days I might have tried riding backwards, but not today, he said. Dare has been been riding his mare since she was a 2-year-old. Dan James His routine was inspired by his grandchildren, who also played a roll in his performance. Last year Dare performed to Psy s Gangnam Style, which became a favorite for his grandchildren. I said I can t just do Gangnam Style all the time, he said. Dare s wife provided the solution, by framing a bedtime story of kids having their dreams come true-in this case a return to the Gangnam Style performance. Johnson has also been working with his horse for many years, although he was originally owned and competed by a youth student. He s really kind of a special horse, and I ve
been lucky to do some nice things on him. He just has a lot of personality. It s really kind of a neat connection to have with a horse, he said. James is new to the sport of reining, but his victory tonight has made his path clear. It s been a helluva experience. It s definitely lit a fire under me to keep on doing this. It s an amazing event, he said. In addition to the victors this evening, Pete Kyle brought the house to its feet when he unsaddled his champion mare A Ruf Gal at the end of their performance, signaling her retirement from competition. A clearly emotional Kyle hugged his longtime partner and waved to the crowd as the packed house gave them a standing ovation. Earlier in the day, a very special competition made its debut at the Kentucky Reining Cup-para-reining. Five riders with disabilities, most from the world of para-dressage, contested the class. Lise Yervasi came out the victor, scoring 72.00 aboard Lexi Stoval s Dolano Glory Rey CT. Dale Dedrick came second with a 70.5 aboard Dan James Smart Little Elan, and Holly Jacobson with Tamra Kyle s Zins Smart Wrangler was third with 70.0. Para-reining is a new class with in the sport of reining, but it is quickly catching on. This was challenging because it is so new to us, said class organizer and FEI reining competitor Lisa Coulter. We just weren t sure how the horses would respond to these riders-we had no framework to work from, but it was amazing how these horses responded and adapted. These horses suit a lot of riders because they re shorter and smaller-strided. I m a grade 1b in [paradressage], said Dedrick. So I only walk and trot. I have not cantered a horse in more than 18 months, and I was a little leery about the idea of a canter test, but competition manager Brad Ettleman said, Oh no, the Western lope is more comfortable, you ll like it. And then James and his horse Top Gun convinced me to try it and it was great. Lise Yervasi Yervasi is an experienced competitor, but the new requirements made her a bit nervous. The very long, slow walk in was really hard. It s hard to be patient and keep your nerves in check all the way to the center. But Yervasi is now sold on her new discipline and hopes it expands to other venues. This horse was incredible. These horses are so nicely trained. I really enjoyed the reining and thought it suited my disability quite well. The trot is hard for me in para-dressage but the loping was not so hard. These horses are so mentally stable and are trying so hard to work with the riders, said Jacobson. Plus the clothes are way more fun. Good Sports Team Wins In Style At Kentucky Reining Cup The Team Challenge is a unique competition in the sport of reining, but its biggest guns turn out to contest it at the Kentucky Reining Cup. This year victory went to the Good Sports team, consisting of Shannon Rafacz on Jan Pence's Wimpys Dun Twistin, Mandy McCutcheon on her parent s Tim & Colleen McQuay's Yellow Jersey, and Mandy's husband Tom McCutcheon on Turn About Farm Inc.'s Dun Got My Rest. "It's a different feeling to come to an event like this and have a chance to spend time with these different riders and barns and interact with them and build that camaraderie. It's a nice feeling," said Rafacz. Six teams in total competed, and each team had to have at least one amateur competitor. While the team competition was a focus of festivities, most of the competitors had a different team on their mind. The Kentucky Cup CRI was the first half of the selection trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held in August in Normandy, France. Shawn Flarida led the charge for one of four team berths by scoring a 225 on Michell Kimball's 7-year-old stallion Spooks Gotta Whiz. Mandy is lurking right behind him with a 224, and Andrea Fappani is third with a 223.5 aboard Silver Spurs Equine's Smoking Whiz. Jordan Larson is fourth with a 223 aboard Heritage Farms' HF Mobster. "It's a qualifying year, so that makes the Kentucky Cup special," said Flarida, whose enthusiasm for his mount is infectious. "Every horse trainer who's touched this horse has won on him. So any time I ride him it's fun, but the pressure to win is multiplied by 10." As a result, Flarida does not take his place at the top of the leader board for granted. "The horses at this competition are all so evenly matched. Little mistakes are all that separates these horses - they're all great horses that I'd put in my barn." April 30, 2014 Page 13
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RESULTS FROM THE KENTUCKY REINING CUP CRI3*, USEF Open Championships & Selection Trial, USA Reining Open & Amateur Pl Horse Rider 1st Go 2nd Go Total Owner 1 Spooks Gotta Whiz Shawn Flarida 225.0 227.5 452.5 Michell Kimball 2 Yellow Jersey Mandy McCutcheon 224.0 225.0 449.0 Tim McQuay 3 HF Mobster Jordan Larson 223.0 225.0 448.0 Heritage Frams 4 Smoking Whiz Andrea Fappani 223.5 223.0 446.5 Silver Spurs Equine 5 CFR Centenario Wimpy Franco Bertolani* 220.0 226.0 446.0 Slide Or Die LLC 6 Custom Cash Advance Andrea Fappani 220.0 225.0 445.0 Silver Spurs Equine 7 Lil Gun Dunit Troy Heikes 221.0 221.0 442.0 Denise Bixler 8 Dun Git A Nicadual Tom McCutcheon 219.0 221.5 440.5 Jennifer Marley 9 RSD One Hot Deal Troy Heikes 219.0 221.0 440.0 Denise Bixler 10 Wimpys Cute Tune Martin Larcombe 219.5 220.0 439.5 XCS Ranch LLC 11 Star For The Chicks Andrea Fappani 219.5 219.5 439.0 Janet Peterson 12 Houston Shine Shane Brown 216.5 219.5 436.0 Sheryl Mease 13 Magnum With A Dream Josh Visser 217.5 216.5 434.0 Josh Visser 14 Sparkling Major Jessicah Torpey 215.5 216.5 432.0 Torpey Perf. Horses 15 Hollywood Golden Gun Shane Brown 215.0 214.5 429.5 Glo Tazi 16 Mega Watt Shine Scott McCutcheon 216.0 213.5 429.5 Scott Mc Cutcheon 17 Mia Little Whiz Matt Mills 212.5 217.0 429.5 Janice Dickson 18 What A Wave Craig Schmersal 219.5 0.0 219.5 Karl Roberts World Championship Freestyle Reining Pl Horse Rider Owner Score Money 1 Smart Little Elan Dan James Dan James 227.0 $5200.00 2 Squeaky Clean Genes Rocky Dare Bruce & Sue Kuryloski 226.0 $3600.00 2 Sonic Chic Dream Drake Johnson Drake Johnson 226.0 $3600.00 4 Double Knotyourreebok Heather Johnson Heather Johnson 225.0 $2000.00 5 Magnum Refund Jessica Dooley Gail Klapper 224.5 $1800.00 6 Kita Whiz Shane Brown Hunter DeJane 223.0 $1600.00 7 Travel Whz Me Caroline Gute Caroline Gute 222.0 $1200.00 8 A Ruf Gal Pete Kyle Pete Kyle 221.5 $1000.00 USA Reining Para-Reining Pl Horse Rider Owner Score 1 Dolano Glory Rey CT Lise Yervasi 72.0 2 Smart Little Elan Dale Dedrick Dan James 70.5 3 Zins Smart Wrangler Holly Jacobson Tamra Kyle 70.0 4 Kod Whiz N Wrangler Frederick Win 69.0 5 Western Whiz Briana Bartlett Bob Thompson 65.5 Team Challenge Score Money Sponsor: Good Sports 22 Tom McCutcheon/Dun Get My Rest 215.5 $7,500 33 Shannon Rafcz/Wimpys Dun Twistin 214.5 $7,500 23 Mandy McCutcheon/Yellow Jersey 224.0 $7,500 TOTAL 654.0 $22,500 Sponsor Cardinal-McCutcheon 21 Tom McCutcheon/ Dun Git A Nicadual 219.0 $5,000 38 Franco Bertolani/CFR Centario Wimpy 220.0 $5,000 17 Mandy McCutcheon/Spin N Wimp 211.5 $5,000 TOTAL 650.5 $15,000 Sponsor: Clark Oil 2 25.Craig Schmersal/What a Wave 219.5 $2,500 27.Martin Larcombe/Wimpys Cute Tune 219.5 $2,500 30.Isabell Silverstolpe/Painted Pony Whiz 209.0 $2,500 TOTAL 648.0 $7,500 Sponsor: Clark Oil 1/Flarida 9 Shawn Flarida/ Spooks Got A Whiz 225.0 $1,666.66 36 Lisa Coulter/Western Whiz 206.5 $1,666.67 3 Jessicah Torpey/Sparkling Major 215.5 $1,666.67 TOTAL 647.0 $5,000 Sponsor: Paul Miller Ford 14 Pete Kyle/ A Ruf Gal 213.0 41 Fred Thomsson/ Don Maggie Dude 208.0 1 Dana Cohen/ Magnum Refund 214.0 TOTAL 635.0 Sponsor: Rood & Riddle 6.Andrea Fappani/Star For The Chicks 219.5 28.Marco Formentin/ Kachina Tag N Chex 210.5 29.Cappy Dryden/ Starbucks Summer 201.5 TOTAL 631.5 Sponsor: Apex Ranch 18. Jorge Ramirez/Nic Added No Color 211.5 20. Alberto Hawa/Hollywood Hibeam 210.0 33. Jose Vazquez/Moonshine Juice 200.0 TOTAL 621.5 Boemil Twin Robotop Becomes NRHA s Highest Money Earning Appaloosa Boemil Twin Robotop now has won $32,570 in NRHA competition to become the highest money earning Appaloosa in history. Lara Lorengo, of Italy, has owned and shown the 2006 stallion for almost four years. With Lara aboard, they earned championship titles at the 2012 Italian Derby in Non Pro levels 1-3. Italy s Giuseppe Prevosti also rode the stallion to a significant portion of his earnings. All of the stallion s earnings have been accumulated at NRHA shows in Europe. Boemil Twin Robotop, bred by Emilio Bonoperti, is by Topsail Speckles and out of Boemil Valentwin. April 30, 2014 Page 15
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MANDY MCCUTCHEON IS A $2 MILLION RIDER NRHA congratulates its newest Two Million Dollar Rider, Mandy McCutcheon, for unofficially becoming the first non pro and first female rider to earn the designation. Most recently McCutcheon won her sixth NRBC Non Pro Championship and earned reserve champion honors at the Kentucky Reining Cup. At the 2014 NRBC, McCutcheon piloted Ms Whiz Dunit to a score of 220.5 for first. She also tied for fourth place on Customized Gunner (Colonels Smoking Gun x Custom Made Dunit) and won eighth place on Shiney Enterprise (Smart And Shiney x My Royal Enterprise). McCutcheon and Ms Whiz Dunit came off of a successful 2013 winning championships at the NRHA Futurity and Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity. During the Kentucky Reining Cup, McCutcheon competed in the Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship and Selection Trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Reining Squad. Over two rounds of competition, McCutcheon tallied an overall score of 449 to clench reserve championship honors and to become the first woman to ever represent the United States at a Reining World Championship. To make the win even more special, she was aboard her father Tim McQuay s 10-year-old American Quarter Horse stallion Yellow Jersey for the final dollars needed to reach the milestone. McCutcheon has created many memorable moments in Reining including these most recent major event wins: 2013 NRHA Futurity Cinch Non Pro Championship aboard Ms Whiz Dunit 2013 NRHA Derby and NRBC Non Pro Championships on Always Gotyer Gunsup 2012 NRHA Futurity Cinch Non Pro Co-Championship with Customized Gunner 2009 NRHA Futurity Cinch Non Pro Championship riding West Coast Mizzen 2008 NRHA Futurity Cinch Non Pro Championship on Smart Scat 2008 NRHA Derby and NRBC Non Pro Championships riding I Spin For Chics DUANE LATIMER BECOMES $2 MILLION WINNER Duane Latimer unofficially became the National Reining Horse Association s newest Two Million Dollar Rider after his performance at the National Reining Breeders Classic in Katy, Texas. In addition to his outstanding performance at the 2014 NRBC aboard Topsail Survivor and Whatta Royal Vintage (both owned by Turnabout Farm Inc.), Duane rode Gotta Nifty Gun (owned by Luga Quarter Horses) to earn the title of Level 4 Open Reserve Champion at the 2014 NRHA European Futurity. Latimer became a Million Dollar Rider in 2003. Since then he has gone on to earn many important accolades within the show arena. Some of his most notable show accomplishments include: 2006: FEI World Equestrian Games Individual Gold Medalist and Team Silver Medalist on Hang Ten Surprise, NRBC Open finalist on Don Julio Whiz and Hang Ten Surprize, NRHA Futurity Open finalist on Dun It In The Bay and Little Whiz Chic 2008: NRHA Derby Open finalist on Shiners Lena Dust, NRHA Futurity Open finalist on A Chic In Wranglers and Spark N Whiz, Top 20 NRHA Professional 2009: NRHA European Futurity L4 Open Reserve Champion on Spark N Whiz, NRBC L4 Open finalist on Hesa Mega Whiz and Shiners Lena Dust, AQHA World Show Junior Reining Champion on Shiners Lena Dust, NRHA Futurity L4 Open finalist on The Shiney Whiz 2010: FEI World Equestrian Games Individual Bronze Medalist on Dun Playin Tag, NRBC L4 Open finalist aboard Custom Cash Advance, NRHA Futurity L4 Open finalist on Hard Way Whiz, Kachina Tag N Chex, and Kachina Tag Olena 2011: NRBC L4 Open finalist on Custom Cash Advance and Kachina Tag N Chex 2012: NRBC L4 Open finalist aboard Custom Cash Advance and Tag This, NRHA Derby L4 Open finalist on Custom Cash Advance Photos: NRHA April 30, 2014 Page 17
BETTER THAN BISCUITS & GRAVY SINCE 1853 HANDMADE IN TEXAS OFFICIAL BOOT OF THE Non Pros and Youth at the Tulsa Reining Classic LEARNING, LAUGHING AND REINING FUN For Youth and For Non Pros, the Tulsa Reining Classic, set for August 26-31, is the place to be in 2014 with special opportunities for fun classes, free instruction and more! Youth and Non Pros should definitely mark this week on their show calendars! Building on the foundation laid in previous years, the Tulsa Reining Classic will again feature special activities and incentives for both non-professionals and young riders. Katy Krshka, who conducted the very popular youth horsemanship clinics at the Tulsa Reining Classic last year, will return to the Super Duty Arena for a new edition of instruction. She will be joined by some of her Oklahoma State University Equestrian Team teammates to provide even more one-on-one instruction and coaching for the youth riders who participate. As a member of the OSU Equestrian Team, Katy has been a four-time National College Equestrian Association All-American. She earned the 2007 AQHA Reserve World Championship in Western Riding, the 2008 AQHA World Championship in Hunt Seat Equitation, 2009 AQHA Reserve World Champion in Western Horsemanship, 2009 AQHA Reserve World Championship in Showmanship at Halter, and the 2009 AQHA Reserve World Champion in Hunt Seat Equitation. In addition, Katy has earned 11 Championships and five AllAround Championships at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. At the 2010 AQHA World Cup, she was the winner of 3 gold medals. That s plenty of star power to offer to the youth at the Tulsa Reining Classic, and the Non Pros will also have the opportunity to ask questions, be coached and learn a lot from a legendary horsewoman, Katy s mom, Jackie Krshka! Appearing at the Tulsa Reining Classic for the first time, Jackie s incredible record includes everything from an NRHA Limited Open Futurity title, AQHA Superhorse win, multiple AQHA World titles and reserves, Congress Championships and even the honor of being chosen as AQHA Horsewoman of the Year. She has coached innumerable riders to show ring success and she is a perfect choice as a coach to help the Non Pros at the Tulsa Reining polish their skills. April 30, 2014 Page 18
The Non Pro clinic will be held at 10 am on Friday, August 29 in the Super Duty Arena. The Youth Horsemanship Clinic will take place at 9 am the next morning, also in the Super Duty Arena. The Youth clinic will be preceded by youth classes in the Mustang Arena and will be followed by a special Jackpot Youth Reining Horsemanship Class that precedes the Youth Short Stirrup class for 10 year and under riders. On Sunday, August 31, the day begins with the second session of Short Stirrup reining and continues with the rest of the second slate of youth classes throughout the day in the Super Duty Arena. CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS! 5/1-5/4 Brookside Rein For The Roses 7 & Up Elk Grove CA USA 5/1-5/4 Brookside Rein For The Roses Derby Elk Grove CA USA 5/1-5/4 Brookside Rein For The Roses Elk Grove CA USA 5/1-5/4 Blackhawk Classic Salina UT USA 5/1-5/4 Blackhawk Classic Derby Salina UT USA 5/1-5/4 Blackhawk Classic Maturity Salina UT USA 5/1-5/4 Blackhawk Classic 4 Year Old Derby Salina UT USA 5/2-5/4 SQH Ride N Slide Show Chezeneuve FRA 5/2-5/4 Graham Stampede Show Graham TX USA 5/2-5/4 Graham Stampede Derby Graham TX USA 5/2-5/4 Run For Fun 2014 Hamar NOR 5/2-5/4 Silver State Slide Series #3 and #4 Las Vegas NV USA 5/2-5/4 Fenland Quarter Horse Shows 1 & 2 March CAM GBR 5/2-5/4 CPRHA Slide Into Spring I & II McCook NE USA 5/2-5/4 CPRHA Slide Into Spring Derby McCook NE USA 5/2-5/4 Delta Classic I & II Midland MI USA 5/2-5/4 Spinning In The Rein VBC 4 Year Old Derby Murfreesboro TN USA 5/2-5/4 Spinning In The Rein 4 Year Old Derby Murfreesboro TN USA 5/2-5/4 Spinning In The Rein I & II Murfreesboro TN USA 5/2-5/3 First Sharona Slide Sharona ISR 5/2-5/3 First Sharona Slide 4&5 Year Old Derby Sharona ISR 5/2-5/3 First Sharona Slide CRI Sharona ISR 5/2-5/4 Austrian Classic Weikersdorf AUT 5/3 Willow Glen Buckle Series #2 El Cajon CA USA 5/3-5/4 Midwest Classic I & II Gifford IL USA 5/3-5/4 OVRHA Affiliate Show 5 & 6 Jackson OH USA 5/3 AMR III Circuito 2014 Leon GJ MEX 5/3 NSWRHA 4th Affiliate Qualifier Maraylya NS AUS 5/3-5/4 SFRHA Reining The Gulf Show I & II Sarasota FL USA April 30, 2014 Page 19
5/3-5/4 GVRHA Ezcare Spin & Slide Shootout Tatura VI AUS 5/3-5/4 Arkansas Diamond Slide I & II Tunica MS USA 5/3 VRHA Autumn Rein and Shine Reining Werronee VI AUS 5/7-5/11 Silver Spurs AzRHA Mother s Day Slide I & II Scottsdale AZ USA 5/8-5/11 ORHA Central Oregon Slide Redmond OR USA 5/8-5/11 ORHA Central Oregon Derby & Maturity Redmond OR USA 5/9-5/11 History and Champions Ardmore OK USA 5/9-5/11 CORHA 1, 2 and 3 Findlay OH USA 5/9-5/11 EPRHA Spring Dream I & II Logan Township NJ USA 5/9-5/11 RHANW Slide In Moses Lake WA USA 5/9-5/10 Teton Slide I (T) Rigby ID USA 5/9-5/11 Spin and Win 2014 Rzeszow POL 5/9-5/11 Rockslide 2014 Saanichton BC CAN 5/9-5/11 Spring Thaw I & II Waterford ON CAN 5/10-5/11 British Reining Spring Show I & II Bodiam GBR 5/10-5/11 NCRHA Kirkwood Rein In I & II Cedar Rapids IA USA 5/10-5/11 Savo Western Weekend Iisalmi FIN April 30, 2014 Page 20
5/10-5/11 CNYRHA May Jackpot Morrisville NY USA 5/10-5/11 CNYRHA Spring Slide Morrisville NY USA 5/10-5/11 Spring Show Noertzange LUX 5/10-5/11 CCRHA Spring Classic I & II Oakbank MB CAN 5/13-5/17 IRHA Derby 2014 Reggio Emilia ITA 5/13-5/17 IRHA Derby Show 2014 Reggio Emilia ITA 5/13-5/18 ABI Derby Williamston NC USA 5/13-5/18 Carolina Classic Derby I & II Williamston NC USA 5/13-5/18 Carolina Classic Derby Williamston NC USA 5/14-5/18 Rocky Mountain Columbine Classic Pueblo CO USA 5/14-5/18 Rocky Mountain Columbine Classic Youth Pueblo CO USA 5/14-5/18 Rocky Mountain Columbine Classic Derby Pueblo CO USA 5/14-5/18 Rocky Mountain Columbine Classic Stallion Stakes Derby Pueblo CO USA April 30, 2014 Page 21