2026 RCHN - January-February 2026

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 VOLUME 31, NO. 1

IN THE HEART OF A Horseman

The NRCHA Celebration of Champions will crown World Champions and the next NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman®

NRCHA Celebration of Champions February 14–28

World's Greatest Horseman® Finals February 28

NRCHA Stallion Stakes April 2–11

NRCHA Derby May 27–June 6

NRCHA Hackamore Classic July 12–18

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® October 9–24

CHECK OUT ALL NRCHA-APPROVED SHOWS AT NRCHA.COM/SCHEDULE.

Ensure that your 2026 foals are nominated to the Cow Horse Incentive program! Learn more online at nrcha.com/nrcha-incentive-program.

NRCHA 9702 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76088 Phone: 940-488-1500 | Fax: 940-488-1499 | info@nrcha.com | www.NRCHA.com

NRCHA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

President: Paul Bailey | Vice President: Trey Neal | Treasurer: Todd Crawford | Secretary: Ben Baldus

Executive Director: Emily Konkel | Director of Marketing: Callie Boevers

Director of Incentive & Sponsorship: Patty Tiberg | Director of Judges: Bill Enk Director of Programs: Tara Carter | Director of Shows: Taylor Meek

Official NRCHA Photographer: Primo Morales | Official NRCHA Videographer: Equine Promotion

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Crowning the Champs

Meet the 2025 NRCHA National Champions and learn about their journeys to prestigious titles and the memories made along the way.

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2025 NRCHA Merit Awards Program

Celebrate milestones, honor tradition, and recognize the horses that shape our sport with 2025 Merit Award recipients.

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2025 Regional Champions

Cow horse competitors from around the world and of all ages worked their way to 2025 Regional Champion titles, showing their dedication and competitive grit.

DEPARTMENTS

During his career, Smooth As A Cat rst sent shockwaves throughout the industry in the show pen. Since then, and still today, he continues to astound the performance horse world as a versatile sire whose impact is felt across multiple disciplines including cutting, cow horse, and roping.

• LTE $500,037.51

• NCHA Horse of the Year

• The only NCHA Horse of the Year to sire

2 Open NCHA Horses of the Year

• NCHA Hall of Fame Horse

He’s an incomparable stallion, in both the arena and breeding barn, and that includes his 2026 stud fee:

1st breeding $2500

2nd breeding, half price

Still, the best breeding value out there.

$40.3 Million Sire

In addition, Smooth As A Cat’s o spring carry intangible traits – the heart and grit of a once-in-a-lifetime horse.

Like all the great ones, time will only boost his accomplishments as future generations contribute to his enduring legacy.

website: www.manionranch.com

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It’s time for a celebration!

We’re excited to kick off our 2026 premier events with the NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions, where we crown World Champions, watch our young cow horses continue to develop in the NRCHA Tres Osos Derby, and finish up the event with the alwaysexciting World’s Greatest Horseman®, presented by Ray Shell Ranch and Western Bloodstock! It’s two weeks of can’t-miss cow horse action.

After a brief hiatus during the 2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat, we’re anxious to bring our NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman® finals back to the Will Rogers Coliseum. The building underwent a facelift last year, and we’re eager to share the updates with our members and fans. You won’t want to miss the back-number ceremony for the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman®, on Sunday, February 15, and we invite you to purchase tickets to join us at River Ranch Stockyards for our Million Dollar Club reception on February 26, where we’ll recognize milestones achieved by breeders, riders, sires, and dams in 2025.

Looking forward, this year NRCHA launches the Private Incentive Program and a new Merit Awards structure. Please read about these important developments in the Circle Up section of the magazine, beginning on page 27.

Finishing up, in this issue we recognized the hard work of our Regional and National Champions and our Merit Award winners. Congratulations on these achievements! Your dedication to cow horse and competitive spirit inspire us all to put in the work to reach new goals in 2026.

—Emily Konkel

FROM THE JUDGE’S CHAIR

Continuing education makes a strong judge.

BY BILL ENK, NRCHA DIRECTOR OF JUDGES

Irecently had the opportunity to judge the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, which I’ve officiated at multiple times in the past. I’ve also served as the Judges’ Monitor, so I’m familiar with what goes on at that show. My decision to go ahead and do it was all about continuing education. I’m glad I did because things have changed, and I want to stay as current as possible, and this gave me the opportunity to observe in person.

Being a Judges’ Monitor means a lot of things to me. The object is to get the judges up to speed with all the possible situations that could happen at our events, so they know how to address them without being surprised and having to decide on their own—right or wrong. A good monitor also knows how to get the judges to exchange ideas and lead the conversation in a positive way, so everyone can learn and process thoughts from each other’s knowledge and experiences. Being a good listener is a must if you have the passion to become a better, more knowledgeable judge. You don’t have to always agree with everyone’s thoughts and opinions, but they do give food for thought. There should be reasons why you scored a horse what you did. “I really like that horse” doesn’t carry much weight if the facts don’t support the score.

Here’s a summary of what I learned that I think is valuable for NRCHA judges and members to know.

Be a positive teammate. Telling too many stories about the past, famous acquaintances you know, or what someone has won lately gets tiresome if they don’t relate to the current judging situation. Most of the people who try to take over the judges’ room have been eliminated from the pool, and the passionate judges who want to get it right are still there. Let your judging do the talking for you.

Rules and penalties are designed to keep the playing field level. If a horse and rider have a good work, they should get a good score; it shouldn’t matter who they are or what they’ve accomplished. It’s only what happens right then that should count. Being overly aware and looking for penalties isn’t a positive way to judge. A true penalty will jump out at you. If it doesn’t, address what happened in the run’s content. It’s more important to acknowledge credit situations and reward them than to worry about missing a penalty.

Recognize learning opportunities. During the tie-down roping, a couple of interesting things happened that I considered learning opportunities. A horse had an above-average run until the roper had tied his calf and was walking back to his horse. The horse then stepped forward and put slack in the rope—a two-point penalty. He then tightened the rope, stepped forward, and put slack in the rope again—another two-point penalty. My question was: Is four penalty points plus a minus in the maneuver too severe for an otherwise above-average run? I talked to two judges I respect. One said, “I’m just recording the facts,” and the other said, “I hate to take him twice unless it was so obvious you have to.” After some thought, here’s my conclusion: If the slack in the rope was obvious, the penalty should be taken two times; if either slack was debatable, take the obvious one and reduce the maneuver score for the debatable one to properly address the situation.

The other situation also involved the “working the rope” maneuver. This horse had a winning-type run: he scored, ran, rated, and stopped exceptionally well. He was working the rope exceptionally well until the roper was walking back to get on the horse. The horse took a little pressure

off the rope, but the calf’s head was still off the ground—no slack, just a slight release of pressure. There was a lot of good conversation about how each judge addressed what happened. Some thought the horse “gave it up” and dropped the maneuver score by a point or two. I questioned how they defined “gave it up.” The calf’s head was still off the ground, and he didn’t kick loose, so I personally dropped the maneuver score a point, and he still won on my card. I reasoned, how much is releasing a little pressure on the rope worth on an otherwise exceptional run without either over- or under-weighing the one fault in this run?

There are soft and strong credits and penalties. One of the reining classes had two or three horses that had serious potential to end up with the same score. There are numerous ways to end up with a plus½ maneuver score. There are soft ½s and strong ½s, but they’re still ½s. Here’s how I came up with a winner instead of tying the three horses for first. The horse I used for first place competed stronger and tried to win more than the other two without sacrificing form and correctness. It had one maneuver that was a strong plus-½, so I went with a plus-1 on that maneuver, which broke my potential tie for first. I backed up my decision on this one maneuver with the definition for credit: smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness, etc.

Good judging is never easy. It takes constant weighing of the facts of the run, along with an opinion that’s not only based on the facts of the run but also the knowledge and experience to come up with a score that’s fair and makes sense. To advance to the top of the judging pool, an official must have continuing education and the passion to “get it right.”

FROM THE

Reined cow horse youth are ready for a new year!

BY COLE HAWK, NRCHYA REPORTER

NRCHYA is super-excited to start the new year. We have so much planned for 2026!

Kicking off this year, we have the NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions show in Fort Worth, Texas. This show is always exciting for NRCHYA because we hold our annual officer elections. During this meeting, which everyone is invited to attend, youth members cast their votes for the people they’d like to see lead the NRCHYA. We’ll also have a fundraiser where all youth competitors who participate have a chance to get their stalls at Celebrations of Champions reimbursed. This fundraiser always supports a good cause, so keep an eye out for ways you can help. NRCHYA will also host a youth dance at the Celebration, so make sure to bring your dancing shoes and cut a rug!

We’ll once again offer the Winners’ Circle in the Youth Room, where Dr. Rebecca Speelman from Code West Scholars will offer tutoring to help youth complete their homework. Dr. Speelman can help with math, English, or even college applications. She is an invaluable resource that I highly recommend ever yone consider.

I’d like to thank all our NRCHYA youth advisors, sponsors, and our new NRCHA Foundation & Youth Coordinator Lyndsey Fitch for all of your hard work during 2025.

This is Cole Hawk, signing off on my last report as the 2025-2026 NRCHYA Reporter.

FROM THE

Big things are in the works for the NRCHA Foundation in 2026.

The arrival of a new year brings new opportunities and fun events for the NRCHA Foundation. We’re poised to seize every chance to support the reined cow horse community and honor the legacy of reined cow horse through the enactment of charitable and educational programs.

During the NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions, the Foundation will award two scholarships: the Roy Edsall Award and the Delaplaine Youth Grant. We’ve seen an increase in applications for all our scholarships, and we’re proud that our youth members want to share their accomplishments and celebrate what they do for their peers, horses, and the association. Look for the recipients of these two awards in the March/April issue of Reined Cow Horse News

Coming up at the NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby, the Foundation will once again present a clinic for all youth riders. NRCHA professionals lend their talents and knowledge to help kids become the best horsemen and horsewomen they can be. It was a major success last year, and we look forward to exceeding that in 2026.

Finally, we’re excited to share a few more details about Big Guns in Cowtown, the marquee Foundation event happening

during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat. We’ll bring together NRCHA professionals to partner with professional rodeo athletes and Western celebrities to prepare the contestants to each make an exhilarating fence run in the historic Will Rogers Coliseum. Each rodeo athlete or Western celebrity will vie for prize money that’s awarded to the charity of their choice—$20,000 for first place, $10,000 for second, and $5,000 for third—plus belt buckles and other prizes. Mark your calendar for October 22, for this can’t-miss night of athleticism, horsemanship, fun, and charity. Keep an eye on NRCHA’s social media for updates on ticket sales

2026 NRCHA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairperson: Chelsea Edsall

Vice Chairperson: Kristen Cushing

Secretary: Mindy Barkemeyer

Treasurer: Todd Crawford

Board Members: Abrian Bass

Frank Costantini

Amanda Kimes

Linda McMahon

Kathryn Phillips

Keep Cow Horse Connected

CIRCLE UP

COW HORSE INCENTIVE: 2025 UPDATE

In its first full year as an officially revamped program, the Cow Horse Incentive exceeded all expectations and is on track to continue that trajectory in 2026 and beyond. With more than 330 stallions enrolled for foal crops between 2024 and 2030, it’s gaining momentum to build and keep growing in the future.

More than 4,700 offspring born between 2019 and 2025 have been nominated, indicating strong sustained growth across multiple foal crops. Additionally, more than 50% of the horses sold at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Western Bloodstock Sales were nominated to the program, indicating enrollment’s influence on the value of horses.

The entire Cow Horse Incentive program revolves around the NRCHA CINCH Stallion Stakes, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2–11. The first event involving the Cow Horse Incentive in 2025 paid out more than $1.2 million, with all added money dedicated to the limited-age events, marking a significant milestone for the growth of the Cow Horse Incentive and the breeders, owners, and riders it supports.

What’s next? The task force guiding this initiative will continue to capitalize on the momentum built in 2025 and focus on long-term strategic planning.

“The Cow Horse Incentive program is exceeding expectations,” shared NRCHA Director of Incentive & Sponsorships Patty Tiberg. “There’s so much interest in cow horse from outside groups who aren’t 100% focused on our sport but see its draw—cutters, reiners, ropers, and ranchers. We are also seeing strong support from those focused on breeding reined cow horses, which is critically important. Nominations are coming from all corners of the Western performance horse world, making the Cow Horse Incentive quite unique from other similar programs in other disciplines. That level of participation reinforces the strength of the program and elevates the long-term value of the horses it supports.”

Tiberg encourages members to share feedback on the program by emailing incentive@nrcha.com or speaking with her directly at premier events.

MILESTONES TO CELEBRATE A

t the end of 2025, an influential breeder and three outstanding horses reached new levels of achievement in their careers.

•Aaron Ranch: Million Dollar Breeder

•Shiners Diamond Girl: $750,000 Dam

•Travelin Jonez: Million Dollar Sire

•Stevie Rey Von: Three Million Dollar Sire

Congratulations to this ranch and these horses and their connections. Read more about the path to their success at nrcha.com/nrcha-million-dollarclub/. All 2025 milestones will be celebrated with a special reception during the NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions.

2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity ® OWNERS INCENTIVE FUND

Thank you to these supporters for contributing to the added-money purse for the 2025 NRCHA

Snaffle Bit Futurity®!

Bet Hesa Cat Syndicate

Best Kept Secret Ranch

BMW Quarter Horses

Fults Ranch • Hat 6 Ranch

Rock Creek Ranch

Shawn Hays

Shining Spark/Carol Rose

Stuart Ranch

Valley Equine Reproduction

FACES OF NRCHA: DIANE EDWARDS

Diane Edwards serves as the Non Pro Committee Chair and is on the NRCHA Board of Directors.

Raised on Mercer Island in Washington, Diane Edwards didn’t grow up in a horse-centric family, but she and her sister worked their way into horse life as young children. Weekly lessons snowballed into horse ownership when Edwards was 13. Once she was ready for her step-up horse, an Appaloosa, she was completely immersed in showing and competing in every event offered.

When she went to college at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, her parents advised her to sell her horse. That only lasted two years before Edwards bought back her equine partner.

After college, Edwards married and had two children. She worked for her parents’ marine construction company for 25 years and had an Appaloosa reiner. She boarded at the same barn as NRCHA professional Steve Metcalf, which eventually led her to cow horse.

Edwards and her husband, Jess, moved to Whitesboro, Texas, in 2023. Edwards’ son already lived in Oklahoma, and her daughter followed soon after to Texas.

Reined Cow Horse News: How did you learn about cow horse and NRCHA?

Diane Edwards: I had an Appaloosa mare that was with a reining trainer who worked out of the same barn where Steve Metcalf trained before he moved to Texas.

Steve talked me into buying a 3-year-old who, long story short, ended up lame about three months after I bought him. Several months later, Steve was going to move and told me to take the horse to Kim Witty, and he could help me with the cow horse. Kim had me go down the fence on one of his bridle horses, and that was when my horse addiction really took off! Kim found Mr Peppy Shak for me when he was a 4-year-old. “Cruiser” was my first official cow horse, and we still own him today at just shy of 27 years old.

RCHN: How did you find yourself on the NRCHA Board of Directors?

DE: Kim ended up president of the Northwest Reined Cow Horse Association and asked if I’d help him coordinate their shows. I did that for nearly 20 years. When Todd Bergen was president of NRCHA, he called me and asked if I’d be the Non Pro Committee Chair. I was so flattered, and my dad was always a believer of giving back when you can, so I thought this was an excellent opportunity to give back to NRCHA. A couple of years after my committee chair post, Dan Roeser, with whom I was training at the time, suggested I run for a board position. I ran, got elected, and have been honored to sit at the table since with this talented group of trainers, owners, ranchers, and businesspeople who are so smart and who care so deeply about NRCHA. I’ve also continued my role as Non Pro Committee Chair, which I’ve

also thoroughly enjoyed. From showing and Non Pro Committee meetings, I’ve met and made friends with people from across the country who also love horses and horse showing!

Since serving on the NRCHA Board of Directors, I’ve not only learned a lot about horses, cattle, and running a great horse show, but I’ve also been part of decisions that keep NRCHA moving forward and doing its best for the membership. One of the recent topics has been securing facilities that can handle a premier-sized event. All of the 2025 premiere events increased in size over the 2024 events. Another item that has been an ongoing discussion of late is continuing to find ways to pay out to the owners and exhibitors at the premiere events. With the success of the Cow Horse Incentive, along with the increase in event attendees, the board is always looking to not only increase current payouts but also to find other ways to spread money back to the owners and exhibitors. I look forward to continuing these discussions and putting together a plan for 2026 and beyond.

RCHN: What do you look forward to in 2026?

DE: Currently, I have a bridle horse with Jake Telford in Idaho and show horses with Todd Crawford. We love Texas life! I went from eight acres and a 12-stall barn in Washington to 15 acres and a 22-stall barn in Texas. So much for “downsizing.” We also have mini ponies, mini donkeys, mini mules, and mini cattle, plus a bunch of dogs and a pig. It keeps me busy, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I can’t imagine a life w ithout a horse— or two.

2026 RULE CHANGES

The changes for the 2026 point year are noted below.

The 2026 show season is off and running. Be sure you’re aware of the updates to the NRCHA Rulebook for this point year by reading below. Text that has been struck through are the previous wording that has been removed. Text that is bold and underlined are the new rule.

Clarification on the Purpose of the Owners Committee

Article VIII - Committees

k. Owners Committee: The Owners Committee shall consist of a chairperson appointed by the President and such additional committee members as the chairman desires to appoint. The Owners Committee shall bring to the attention of the Board all problems, suggestions and concerns regarding the owners of reined cow horses that arise throughout the course of the year. The purpose of the Owners Committee shall be to facilitate and promote: 1. owner satisfaction and engagement, 2. industry growth and sustainability, 3. enhance owner experience through education and communication, 4. enrichment and expansion of owner involvement, 5. NRCHA’s time honored tradition of advancing horsemanship through the development of the highly trained and versatile bridle horse.

Addition of Online Voting for Elections

Article IX - Elections

Section 5. In addition to the mailed ballot voting option outlined in Section 4, eligible members may also cast their vote via an online voting platform provided by the organization. The online voting system will be secured and accessible only to verified members, and the voting instructions will be provided through an official communication, which may include email or other appropriate methods. The online voting period will begin at the same time as the mailed ballot distribution and will close no later than one (1) week prior to the annual meeting at which the results are to be announced. Online votes will be directly transmitted to the accounting firm or a designated secure system for tabulation, and the ballots will be included in the overall count with the mailed ballots. All online votes must be cast in accordance with the deadlines and guidelines outlined, and no votes will be accepted after the closing of the online voting period. The security and integrity of the online voting system will be overseen by the Nominating Committee, Executive Director, and NRCHA Staff to ensure the process remains fair and transparent.

Changes to Horse Show Divisions/Approved Classes

Category 1 Horse Show Divisions/Approved Classes

3.5.1 Open Bridle - open to any rider.

3.5.2 Limited Open Bridle - open to any rider that has not won more than $15,000 in Open and Non Pro divisions in approved NRCHA events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid Horse Show Limited Open designation on 5their membership card. The Open and Limited Open may have a common draw. (Except in the case of the NRCHA World Show.)

3.5.1 Open Bridle - Open to any rider who possesses a current NRCHA membership.

3.5.2 Intermediate Open Bridle- open to any rider who is not on the top thirty (30) Open rider listing; based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in

this division, contestants must have a valid HS Intermediate Open designation on their membership.

3.5.2.1 Must enter the Open Bridle.

3.5.2.2 If a single entry fee option is utilized, eligible riders are automatically entered.

3.5.2.3 Must run concurrent with the Open Bridle draw. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify in the Open Bridle.

3.5.3 Limited Open Bridle - open to any rider who is not on the top 120 Open rider listing; based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events, has not earned over $350,000 in Open and Non Pro category 1 and category 2 money at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid HS Limited Open designation on their membership.

3.5.3.1 Must enter the Open Bridle.

3.5.3.2 If a single entry fee option is utilized, eligible riders are automatically entered.

3.5.3.3 Must run concurrent with the Open Bridle draw. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify in the Open Bridle.

3.5.4 Level 1 Open Bridle - open to any rider who has not earned $20,000 or more in Open and Non Pro category 1 and category 2 money at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid HS Level 1 Open designation on their membership.

3.5.4.1 Open Bridle entry is not required.

3.6.1 Open Hackamore - open to any rider.

3.6.2

Limited Open Hackamore - open to any rider who has not won more than $15,000 in Open and Non Pro divisions in approved NRCHA events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid Horse Show Limited Open designation on their membership card. The Open and Limited Open may have a common draw (Except in the case of the NRCHA World Show.)

3.6.1 Open Hackamore - Open to any rider who possesses a current NRCHA membership.

3.6.2 Intermediate Open Hackamore- open to any rider who is not on the top thirty (30) Open rider listing; based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid HS Intermediate Open designation on their membership.

3.6.2.1 Must enter the Open Hackamore. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify in the Open Hackamore.

3.6.2.2 If a single entry fee option is utilized, eligible riders are automatically entered.

3.6.2.3 Must run concurrent with the Open Hackamore draw.

3.6.3 Limited Open Hackamore - open to any rider who is not on the top 120 Open rider listing; based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events, has not earned over $350,000 in Open and Non Pro category 1 and category 2 money at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid HS Limited Open designation on their membership.

3.6.3.1 Must enter the Open Hackamore.

3.6.3.2 If a single entry fee option is utilized, eligible riders are automatically entered.

3.6.3.3 Must run concurrent with the Open Hackamore draw. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify in the Open Hackamore.

3.6.4 Level 1 Open Hackamore - open to any rider who has not earned $20,000 or more in Open and Non Pro category 1 and category 2 money at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid HS Level 1 Open designation on their membership.

3.6.4.1 Open Hackamore entry is not required.

3.7.1 Open Two Rein - open to any rider who possesses a current NRCHA membership.

3.7.2 Intermediate Open Two Rein- open to any rider who is not on the top thirty (30) Open rider listing; based on Open category 1 money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events. To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must have a valid HS Intermediate Open designation on their membership card.

3.7.2.1 Must enter the Open Two Rein.

3.7.2.2 If a single entry fee option is utilized, eligible riders are automatically entered.

3.7.2.3 Must run concurrent with the Open Two Rein draw. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify in the Open Two Rein.

3.9 Box Drive – To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must be horse show Non Pro Boxing eligible. Work to consist of reining pattern and single cow work. Exhibitors are allotted one minute and forty five seconds to complete the cow work. Time shall begin when the gate closes behind the cow after being let into the arena. When there are 30 seconds left, the announcer will announce, 30 seconds remaining. At one minute and forty five seconds, the announcer will call for time. Exhibitors are not required to use all of the allotted time but must ride until the judge ends the run with a whistle or time expires, whichever occurs first. There are four parts to the work: boxing the cow; setting up the cow and driving / rating it down the fence to the opposite end of the arena; and boxing it at the opposite end of the arena, and then driving / rating the cow past the middle marker again. There is no expectation that the exhibitor will make a ‘fence turn,’ rather the drive down the fence demonstrates correct position and control around the corner. (New cow guidelines will follow rule 19.3.5.)

3.9.1 Open to approved Non Pro Boxing riders and who comply with all Non Pro eligibility rules. Non Pro riders in this class must meet the requirements of the ownership rule 2.4 ownership rule. (See Non Pro eligibility rules.) Earnings are calculated as lifetime boxing earnings. Riders cannot have earned more than $750 in fence work classes at any judged classes show or event with the exception of horse sales. A rider will be ineligible upon reaching the earnings $750 threshold at the end of the current show year in any combination of officially published NRCHA earnings and/or earnings from any other association. The responsibility for eligibility lies with the competitor. If an individual feels a competitor is not eligible for a class, the burden of proof lies with the person who protests.

3.9.2 Horses 5 years of age and under as of January 1st of current show year may be shown in either a snaffle bit or hackamore. Horses of any age may be shown in the two rein equipment (for one year only) or bridle

3.9.3 Riders that have exercised their Non Pro Boxing fall back provision (see 3.10.1.1) may compete in the Box Drive class providing they do not exceed the $750 fence earnings threshold. Once a competitor reaches the age of 70, they will be eligible to show in the Box Drive class providing that they no longer show in fence classes at any judged show or event. However, they may not go down the fence again in any judged classes or events with the exception of horse

sales and remain in the Box Drive class.

3.9.4 At the discretion of show management, the rein work for the Box Drive and Non Pro Boxing divisions, including Intermediate and Limited, may be run concurrently. When the rein work is conducted concurrently, the rein work score will be used for both the Box Drive and Non Pro Boxing divisions. The cow work for the Box Drive will be run and scored separately.

3.9.5 This class will count for regional standings, national standings and World Show qualification. Earnings will count towards horse and rider lifetime boxing earnings and eligibility.

3.10.1.1 Non Pro competitors may fall back one time into the Non Pro Boxing division class for any reason ONLY ONE TIME at any age, provided they submit notification to the NRCHA Non Pro committee. If a fall back is exercised, the competitor However, they may not go down the fence again in any judged classes or events with the exception of horse sales and remain in the Non Pro Boxing Class. Competitors that have not won $750 in fence earnings may show in boxing and/or fence classes. Once a competitor reaches the age of 70, they are eligible to fall back to the boxing even if they have exercised a fall back and then returned to competing down the fence.

3.10.1.2 After Non Pro competitors reach the age of 60 they are eligible to compete in the boxing division of limited age event classes and be allowed to show a bridle horse in a down the fence class at the same show. , if they do not wish to exercise their fall back provision under 3.810.1.1 and fall back into the Non Pro Boxing, they may, in Limited Age Event Classes only, elect to compete in EITHER the LAE Non Pro Boxing division OR the appropriate LAE Non Pro fence division. A competitor may not show the same horse in an LAE Non Pro Boxing division AND a Horse Show fence division during the same event. An event is any NRCHA approved show or shows held over consecutive or back-to-back days. For purposes of this rule, an event is any NRCHA approved show or shows held over consecutive, or back-to-back days.

3.11 Additional Classes

3.11.1 Select Classes - open to riders 50 60 years of age and over as of November 16th of the current show year. One select class will be run concurrent with the Non Pro Bridle, Intermediate Non Pro Bridle, or Level 1 Non Pro Bridle. A second select class will be run concurrent with the Non Pro Boxing, Intermediate Non Pro Boxing, or Limited Non Pro Boxing. They Select classes cannot be run as standalone classes. Riders must enter at least one concurrent Non Pro Division. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes Select classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify for any of the six World Show qualifying classes in the above stated divisions.

3.9.2 Intermediate Open Classes - open to any rider who is not on the top thirty (30) Open rider listing; based on Open money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved Events. One intermediate open class may be run concurrent with the Open Bridle. A second intermediate open class may be run concurrent with the Open Hackamore. They cannot be run as standalone classes. There will be no World Show eligibility, but these classes will be offered at the World Show for those that qualify for either the Open Bridle or Open Hackamore. They cannot be run as standalone classes; riders must enter the corresponding Open Division.

3.12 Box Drive – To be eligible to compete in this division, contestants must be horse show Non Pro Boxing eligible. Work to consist of reining pattern and single cow work. Exhibitors are allotted one minute and forty five seconds to complete the cow work. Time shall begin when the gate closes behind the cow after being let into the arena. When there are 30 seconds left, the announcer will announce, 30 seconds remaining. At one minute and forty five seconds, the announcer will call for time. Exhibitors are not required to use all of the allotted time but must ride until the judge ends the run with a whistle or time expires, whichever occurs first. There are four parts to the work: boxing the cow; setting up the cow and driving / rating it down the fence to the opposite end of the arena; and boxing it at the opposite end of

3.12.1

the arena, and then driving / rating the cow past the middle marker again. There is no expectation that the exhibitor will make a ‘fence turn,’ rather the drive down the fence demonstrates correct position and control around the corner. (New cow guidelines will follow rule 19.3.5.)

Open to approved Non Pro Boxing riders and who comply with all Non Pro eligibility rules. Non Pro riders in this class must meet the requirements of the 2.4 ownership rule. (See Non Pro eligibility rules.) Earnings are calculated as lifetime boxing earnings. Riders cannot have earned more than $750 in fence work classes at any judged classes or events with the exception of horse sales. A rider will be ineligible upon reaching the earnings threshold at the end of the current show year in any combination of officially published NRCHA earnings and/or earnings from any other association. The responsibility for eligibility lies with the competitor. If an individual feels a competitor is not eligible for a class, the burden of proof lies with the person who protests.

3.12.2 Horses 5 years of age and under as of January 1st of current show year may be shown in either a snaffle bit or hackamore. Horses of any age may be shown in the two rein equipment (for one year only) or bridle

3.12.3 Riders that have exercised their Non Pro Boxing fall back provision (see 3.8.1.1) may compete in the Box Drive class. However, they may not go down the fence again in any judged classes or events with the exception of horse sales and remain in the Box Drive class.

3.12.4 At the discretion of show management, the rein work for the Box Drive and Non Pro Boxing divisions, including Intermediate and Limited, may be run concurrently. When the rein work is conducted concurrently, the rein work score will be used for both the Box Drive and Non Pro Boxing divisions. The cow work for the Box Drive will be run and scored separately.

3.12.5 This class will count for regional standings, national standings and World Show qualification. Earnings will count towards horse and rider lifetime boxing earnings and eligibility. Earnings will not count towards Merit Awards.

Changes to the Regional Show Rules & World Show Qualification

Regional Horse Show Rules/World Show Qualification

4.8.1 Classes Except Youth: To be eligible for the NRCHA World Championship Show a horse or horse and rider combination must have competed at least three times in a given class in at least three NRCHA approved shows in any the same region, and must have an accumulated point value of at least ½ point. All The top 30 horses fulfilling these requirements, including ties, shall be invited to compete.

4.9 Alliance Partner World Show Finalists Champions

4.9.1 All AQHA World Show Finalists Champions from the AQHA Youth World, Select World and AQHA World Championship Show in the Working Cow Horse Classes will be invited to compete at the NRCHA World Show in the corresponding NRCHA classes for which they qualified. NRCHA equipment rules will be in effect. Junior/ Amateur qualified horses may be shown in a bridle, two rein or hackamore class.

4.9.2 All APHA World Show Finalists Champions from the APHA Youth World and APHA World Show in Working Cow Horse Classes will be invited to compete at the NRCHA World Show in the corresponding NRCHA classes for which they qualified. NRCHA Equipment rules will be in effect. Junior / Amateur qualified horses may be shown in a bridle, two rein or hackamore class.

4.9.3 The top 10 SHTX World Show Finalists Champions in Youth, Limited, Non Pro, Non Pro Boxing and Open SHTX divisions will be invited to compete at the NRCHA World Show in the corresponding NRCHA classes for which they qualified.

4.11.1 To be eligible for an NRCHA Regional Championship, a horse or horse and rider combination must have competed at least three times in a given class in at least three NRCHA approved shows in a specific region.

Changes to the Payout, Point System, & Year-End Awards

7. PAYOUT, POINT SYSTEM, & YEAR-END AWARDS FOR APPROVED SHOWS

RICKY BOBBY BOON + DEBBIE CRAFTON

SBF Reserve Champion Non Pro Hackamore STANDING AT:

JUST A STYLISH BOON + SHANNON HASKINS

SBF Reserve Champion Non Pro Futurity Champion Intermediate + Limited Non Pro

SHEBOONZY+

NICOLE PETTY

SBF Non Pro Boxing Futurity Reserve Champion

SHEBOONZY + BUBBA PETTY

SBF Non Pro + Intermediate Non Pro Futurity Finalist

7.1 Payout - Based on the number of horses shown: This payout is for approved NRCHA shows. It does not apply to NRCHA LAE unless specified in LAE rules. The following payout schedule applies to all NRCHA Category 1 approved horse show classes whose earnings count towards year-end NRCHA standings, unless otherwise specified and NRCHA Category 1 approved LAE without finals. It does not apply to NRCHA Category 1 approved LAE with finals, however all finalists must receive a payout. Entry fees for horses that are scratched after the draw will remain in the purse.

7.2 Payout Chart

Changes to the Merit Awards Program

8. MERIT AWARD PROGRAM

8.1 Application forms for Merit Awards are available from the NRCHA office. Applications must be submitted by the current owner or rider of the horse being submitted for one of the merit awards. As of January 1, 2002, earnings which will count towards the Merit Award Program are all NRCHA Approved Category 1 horse shows, LAE Category 1 and Category 1 Special Events. To become an NRCHA-approved show, a request for show approval must be submitted in accordance with Rule 12.1.

8.1.1 Certificate of Ability - a horse will be certified after winning a total of $1,000 $500 in any NRCHA class or combination of classes. It is the intention of the NRCHA that the Certificate of Ability will be available to a great number of horses that do in fact show ability.

8.1.1.1 Foals of 2022 and prior will be grandfathered into this program with a minimum of $500 in total earnings.

8.1.2 Achievement Award - the NRCHA wishes to recognize those horses that reach meaningful achievements in their career as they advance through the stages of the reined cow and vaquero bridle horse traditions of the snaffle, hackamore, two-rein and bridle.

8.1.2.1 LAE Achievement - Horse has earned a total of $5,000 in Category 1 Limited Age Event fence classes. Hackamore Classic earnings can count toward LAE Achievement Awards, so long as they are not double counted toward the Hackamore Achievement Award.

8.1.2.2 LAE Boxing Achievement - Horse has earned a total of $5,000 in Category 1 Limited Age Event boxing classes

8.1.2.3 Hackamore Achievement - Horse has earned a total of $5,000 in Category 1 Hackamore fence classes. Hackamore Classic earnings can count toward this Achievement Award so long as the money has not been counted toward the LAE Achievement Award.

8.1.2.4 Two Rein Achievement - Horse has earned a total of $1,000 in Category 1 Two Rein fence classes.

8.1.2.5 Bridle Achievement - Horse has earned a total of $10,000 in Category 1 Bridle fence classes.

8.1.2.6 Non Pro Boxing Achievement - the NRCHA wishes to rec-

ognize those horses that excel in the Boxing classes. The horse must have earned a total of $7,500 in Horse Show Category 1 Non Pro Boxing classes including Select.

8.1.2.7 Non Pro Box Drive Achievement - Horse must have earned a total of $7,500 in Horse Show Category 1 Non Pro Box Drive classes including Select.

8.1.2.8 Youth Achievement - Horse must have earned a total of $1,000 in Horse Show Category 1 Youth Classes including Youth Cow Horse, Youth Boxing, and 13 and Under Classes.

8.1.3 Superior Reined Cow Horse Award - this award will be given when a horse has earned $20,000 $10,000 in any NRCHA fence class or combination of fence classes or

the Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award for the unique individual that has shown and won in all divisions and the horse has substantial won a total of $50,000 in earnings. A horse must meet the following criteria:

8.1.6.1 The horse must have earned the LAE Achievement, Hackamore Achievement and Bridle Achievement. Two Rein earnings can also be been shown in approved Limited Age Events and earned at least $1,000 in these events. The horse must have been shown in the hackamore and have earned at least $1,000 in this event. Hackamore Classic LAE money can count toward either LAE money or Hackamore money so long as it is counted only once.

events and has earned any combination of fence category Achievement Awards. All earnings from reined cow horse snaffle bit events can be added to the hackamore and bridle winnings to total $10,000 in order to receive this award. The NRCHA believes that any horse that wins $20,000 $10,000 in a single fence class or combination of fence classes and events is certainly considered a Superior Reined Cow Horse and should be recognized.

8.1.2.1 Money earned in Box Drive class, all Non Pro Boxing classes including Select, Youth Boxing and Youth Boxing 13 and under, will not be counted towards the Superior Reined Cow Horse Award.

8.1.3.1 Foals of 2022 and prior will be grandfathered into this program with a minimum of $10,000 in earnings.

8.1.4 Superior Bridle Horse Award - this award will be given when a horse has earned $30,000 in any NRCHA Bridle class or combination of Bridle classes or events and has earned the Bridle Achievement. Two Rein earnings can also count toward the total.

8.1.5 Superior Non Pro Boxing Achievement Award - the NRCHA wishes to recognize those horses that excel in the Boxing classes.

8.1.5.1 The horse must have earned a total of $25,000 $15,000

8.1.5.2 The horse must have been shown in approved Limited Age Events and earned at least $1,000 in these events in either a fence class or a Limited Boxing class the LAE Achievement or LAE Boxing Achievement and have earned the Boxing Achievement.

8.1.5.3 The horse must win a total of $15,000 $10,000 in Horse Show Category 1 Boxing classes, including Select, Youth Boxing, and Youth Boxing 13 and Under.

8.1.5.4 After considering the totals earned from Limited Age Events and the Boxing classes, with the limitations previously stated, the remaining money may be earned in any NRCHA Category 1 class.

8.1.5.4 Foals of 2022 and prior will be grandfathered into this program, but still must achieve $15,000 in earnings, with a minimum of $1,000 earned in Limited Age Events in either a Category 1 fence class or boxing class, given the aforementioned criteria of the 8.1.6 sections.

8.1.6 Supreme Reined Cow Horse - the NRCHA has reserved

Up to $20,000 of any monies won at these two types of events can be applied to the total earnings required.

8.1.3.2 The horse must win a total of $25,000. After considering the totals earned from Limited Age Events and the hackamore, with the limitations previously stated, the remaining balance must be won in the bridle division.

8.1.3.3 Money earned in Box Drive class, all Non Pro Boxing classes including Select, Youth Boxing and Youth Boxing 13 and under, will not be counted towards the Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award.

8.1.3.4 To fulfill the hackamore requirement, earnings must come from NRCHA Horse Show Hackamore classes or Hackamore Classic LAE money can count toward either LAE money or Hackamore money so long as it is counted only once.

8.1.3.5 Money earned in the two rein class will count as bridle earnings for the merit award program.

8.1.6.2 Foals of 2000 and prior will be grandfathered into this program and are not required to have won the $1,000 in Limited Age Events and hackamore, but still must win a total of $25,000. These horses must still have Limited Age Event and hackamore earnings.

8.1.6.3 Foals of 2022 and prior will be grandfathered into this program with a minimum requirement of $25,000 in total earnings, of which $1,000 must be earned in Limited Age Events and $1,000 in the Hackamore. Up to $20,000 of Limited Age Event and Hackamore monies can be applied to the $25,000 minimum, so long as no money is counted twice across the categories.

8.1.4 Non Pro Boxing Achievement Certificate - the NRCHA wishes to recognize those horses that excel in the Boxing classes.

8.1.4.1 The horse must have earned a total of $7,500 in Horse Show Category 1 Boxing classes including Select, Youth Boxing, and Youth Boxing 13 and Under.

Changes to the Limited Aged Events (“LAE”)

10. LIMITED AGED EVENTS

10.4.9 Level 1 Non Pro - open to any rider who possesses a current NRCHA Non Pro card and has not won more than $7,500 $15,000 Open and Non Pro category 1 and catego-

10.4.12

ry 2 money at NRCHA approved events.

Level 1 Non Pro Boxing - This class is open to approved Non Pro Boxing riders with less than $2,000 in Lifetime Earnings excluding youth money and who comply with all Non Pro eligibility rules in Rule 3.8. Non Pro riders in this class must meet the requirements of the section 2.4 ownership rules. (See Non Pro eligibility rules.) This class will use a single entry fee with Non Pro Boxing. Eligible riders will be automatically entered.

10.4.13

Select Classes - open to riders 50 60 years of age and over as of November 16th of the current show year. A select class may be run concurrent in each of the Non Pro, Level 1 Non Pro and Non Pro Boxing. They cannot be run as standalone classes, will not count toward National Standings. , and will be offered as jackpot only.

10.5.1 Horses to Finals/Number Paid - The following rule shall be used for NRCHA managed shows and may be used as a guideline for Affiliates. For NRCHA managed events, payout for the Open LAE divisions shall be subject to Board approval. Unless otherwise specified, Level 1 Open, Level 1 Non Pro, Novice Horse and Non Pro Boxing divisions will not have finals.

NRCHA Stakes

Open, Intermediate Open 30% of Entries Per Rule 7.2 with a minimum of 30 horses

Intermediate Open and Per Rule 7.2

Limited Open

Limited Open and Non Pro with a cap of 25. Non Pro 30% of entries

Intermediate Non Pro Per Rule 7.2 30% of entries

Limited Non Pro Per Rule 7.2 30% of entries

Level 1 Divisions Per Rule 7.2

(Open, Non Pro, Boxing)

Novice Horse Per Rule 7.2

Non Pro Boxing Per Rule 7.2

NRCHA Hackamore Classic All Divisions Per Rule 7.2

NRCHA Derbies

Open, Intermediate Open 30% of Entries Per Rule 7.2 with a minimum of 30 horses

Intermediate Open and Per Rule 7.2

Limited Open

Limited Open and Non Pro with a cap of 25. Non Pro 30% of entries

Intermediate Non Pro Per Rule 7.2 30% of entries

Limited Non Pro Per Rule 7.2 30% of entries

Level 1 Divisions

(Open, Non Pro, Boxing) Per Rule 7.2

Novice Horse Per Rule 7.2

Non Pro Boxing Per Rule 7.2

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®

Open Per Rule10.6.4.1

Intermediate Open Per Rule 10.6.4.2

Limited Open Per Rule 10.6.4.3

Level 1 Open Per Rule 10.6.4.4 Non Pro Per Rule 10.6.4.5

Intermediate Non Pro Per Rule 10.6.4.6

Limited Non Pro Per Rule 10.6.4.7

Level 1 Non Pro Per Rule 10.6.4.8

Non Pro Boxing Per Rule 10.6.4.9

Level 1 Boxing Per Rule 10.6.4.9 10.6.4.10

All Other NRCHA Managed LAE Events

All Divisions

Per Rule 7.2

10.5.2.1 Go round money at Limited Aged Events other than the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® and NRCHA Stallion Stakes shall be as follows: 10% of the total purse shall be divided between the three go rounds, and places to be paid as follows:

10.6.3.3 The Non Pro Boxing and Level 1 Division entries do not need to be entered in another division. These divisions

do not constitute “slots” and therefore cannot be sold.

10.6.4.1.1 50 entries or less in the Open Futurity, the 20 highest scoring horses plus ties will advance to the Open Finals. Prize money will be paid 1st through 15th place.

10.6.4.1.2 51 to 99 entries, the 20 highest scoring horses plus ties will advance to the Open finals. Prize money will be paid 1st through 20th place.

10.6.4.1.3 100 to 111 entries, the 25 highest scoring horses plus ties will advance to the Open finals. Prize money will be paid 1st through 20th.

10.6.4.1.4 111 entries or more, the 30 highest scoring horses plus ties will advance to the Open finals. Prize money will be paid 1st through 30th.

10.6.4.9 Non Pro Boxing and Level 1 Non Pro Boxing

10.6.4.9.1 There will be no finals for these classes. The finals for this class will be determined by the NRCHA Board of Directors.

10.6.4.10 Level 1 Non Pro Boxing

10.6.4.10.1 There will be no finals for this class.

10.6.4.10.2 Payouts will be according to rule 7.2

Changes to the Show Approval & Show Management Responsibilities

12. SHOW APPROVAL & SHOW MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

12.1.4.2 In the event of adverse arena conditions or time constraints, show management—with input from the judge—may request approval from the NRCHA Office and Rules Committee to assign a score of 70 in the rein work to all contestants in specific class. This option may only be exercised with prior approval from the NRCHA Office and Rules Committee. The cow work must still be completed by all contestants in the class.

12.1.16.1 Any approved NRCHA event with more than $30,000 $40,000 in added money must use two or more judges.

Changes to the Judges

16. JUDGES

16.2.1 An application to become a judge may be obtained from the Association. A prospective judge must

1. Attend an NRCHA Judges Seminar and attend an NRCHA 6th Chair Judge Education Training

2. And upon passing Pass the testing requirements as set forth by the Judges Committee will have their name added to the Judges list.

16.2.4 Judges in good standing will be required to take an annual renewal test to keep them familiar with new rules or changes

16.2.6 It is recommended that Judges complete the attendance requirements at functions prescribed by the Judges Committee.

16.2.6.1 “AAAA” Judge: AAAA Judge is the highest rating and is eligible to judge any Major Event. A 4A judge must be an active, experienced, knowledgeable NRCHA Judge. They must judge by the rules and use their score sheets correctly. (This helps the exhibitors understand their scores). Eligibility for a 4A rating can be achieved by the following criteria:

1. Must have been a 3A Judge that has judged at least 3 Major Events where the NRCHA Director of Judges served at as the Judges monitor.

2. Must have judged in a 5 Judge system where the NRCHA Director of Judges served as a Judges monitor.

3. Must be well informed, have practical knowledge, be a co-operative and willing teammate.

16.3.4.6 Judges in good standing will be required to take an annual renewal test to keep them familiar with new rules or changes.

16.3.4.7 Judges who do not comply with 16.3.4.5 and 16.3.4.6 will be dropped from the approved judges list.

16.3.4.8 To be reinstated, the judge must attend a seminar within the calendar year he/she was dropped from the list and must be administered a one-time written exam. The results will be presented to the Judge Committee as application for reinstatement as a carded judge. The exam must be passed with a score of 80% or above; only then may he/she be added back to the approved judges list.

If the judge does not pass this written exam, he/she will need to attend an additional seminar and meet the requirements of NRCHA Rule 16.2.5 at another time.

16.3.4.8 Judges selected to judge the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® are not allowed to judge any other 3 year old limited age event within 60 days of the start of the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® and/or with more than $5,000 added in total for all 3 year old classes within the event.

Changes to the Judging Scale

19. JUDGING

19.1 Herd Work - Maneuver Scores for Herd Work: The NRCHA has divided each herd work into sets of maneuvers. It is the judge’s responsibility to evaluate these maneuver groups individually and rate each maneuver group on the following scale:

++ Excellent Exceptional

+ Very Good

✓+ Good

✓ Correct

✓- Poor

- Very Poor

- - Extremely Exceptionally Poor

19.2 Reined Work - Maneuver Scores for Reined Work:

The NRCHA has divided each rein pattern into sets of maneuvers. It is the judge’s responsibility to evaluate these maneuver groups individually and rate each maneuver group on the following scale:

++ Excellent Exceptional

+ Very Good

✓+ Good

✓ Correct

✓- Poor

- Very Poor

- - Extremely Exceptionally Poor

19.3 Cow Work - Maneuver Scores for Cow Work: The NRCHA has divided each cow work into sets of maneuvers. It is the judge’s responsibility to evaluate these maneuver groups individually and rate each maneuver group on the following scale:

++ Excellent Exceptional

+ Very Good

✓+ Good

✓ Correct

✓- Poor

- Very Poor

- - Extremely Exceptionally Poor

Cow Work - Penalty Points:

1 point penalties:

T. Failure to drive cow past middle marker on first run down the fence before initiating the turn after the cow is lined out (3 horse strides)

19.4 Boxing Class Cow Work - Maneuver Scores for Boxing Class Cow Work: The NRCHA has divided each boxing class cow work into sets of maneuvers. It is the judge’s responsibility to evaluate these maneuver groups individually and rate each maneuver group on the following scale:

++ Excellent Exceptional

+ Very Good

✓+ Good

✓ Correct

✓- Poor

- Very Poor

- - Extremely Exceptionally Poor

19.6 Box Drive Class Cow Work - Maneuver Scores for Box Drive Class Cow Work: The NRCHA has divided each box drive class cow work into sets of maneuvers. It is the judge’s responsibility to evaluate these maneuver groups individually and rate each maneuver group on the following scale:

++ Excellent Exceptional

+ Very Good

✓+ Good

✓ Correct

✓- Poor

- Very Poor

- - Extremely Exceptionally Poor

THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM THAT IS TRANSFORMING THE SPORT OF REINED COW HORSE

Years listed indicate the stallion’s subscription year, which aligns with the foal year for nomination eligibility. The 2024 subscription year is an exception and includes offspring foaled from 2020 through 2024.

• A CAT UNDER THE HAT 2025, 2026

• A LENA TIMES TWO 2024

• A SHINER NAMED SIOUX 2024, 2025

• A TALE OF THE CAT 2026

• A VINTAGE SMOKE 2024, 2025

• AIR JORDANS 2025

• ALL THAT BOON 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• AMERICASNEXTCHANCE 2024, 2025

• ANNIES SMART CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• APOLLO CREED 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

• ARA REBEL KING 2026

• ARC SPARKIN CHICS 2024

• AREYBE 2026

• ARMANI CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• ARMOUR 2027

• ARRISTOCRAT NAPPIN 2024, 2025

• AUTOMATIC CAT 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

• BADBOONARISING 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BADGERS SMART PEPPY 2024, 2025

• BAMA JELLY 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BAMACAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BAY BOON IN STYLE 2026

• BET HE SPARKS 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BET HES BLU 2026, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2030

• BET HESA BOON 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BET HESA CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BET HESA SHINER 2024, 2025

• BET YER A SMARTALLIC 2024

• BITTY LITTLE BOON 2025

• BLEAU 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

• BLIND SIDED 2024, 2025

• BLU GENES 2026

• BOB HES QUICK 2024

• BONAFIDE HUSTLER 2024, 2025

• BOON TOO SUEN 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BOONIFIED 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BOONS REFLECTION 2025

• BOWMANS GUN 2025

• BOWMANS METALLIC CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• BREYKIN BAD 2026, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2030

• BROTHER JACKSON 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CALL ME MITCH 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CANT KICK A PLAYBOY 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CARIBBEAN CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CAT FROM IPANEMA 2024

• CATALLIC 2024, 2025

• CATATOMIC 2024, 2025

• CATOLENA CASHIN IN 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CATS PAINTED ILLUSION 2024, 2025

• CATS PICASSO 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CATS ROYAL BOON 2024, 2025, 2026

• CATTALOU 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CATTY HAWK 2024

• CD DIAMOND 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CD DYNA CEE 2024, 2025

• CD HIGHLIGHTS 2024, 2025

• CD LIGHTS 2024

• CD METALLIC 2026, 2027

• CEE MR HICKORY 2024

• CHECK YER METAL 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• COLOR PROOF 2024, 2025

• COOL GUITAR 2025, 2026

• COOL N HOT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• COUNTIN HOT CHECKS 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CR GOTCHA COVERED 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CR HES A TUFF ONE 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CR HIGHLIGHT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CRACKLIN KAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• CSR DUAL GLO 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2025

• CT SHOW ME YOUR GUNS 2024, 2025, 2026

• DANDY CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DEEPER SHADE OF BLU 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DELTA HELLCAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DOC SEAS WHISKEY 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DONN JULIO 2024, 2025

• DONT STOPP BELIEVIN 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DSR NU MALICE CAT 2026

• DUAL DELTA REY 2024

• DUAL EQUIS 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DUAL PEP 2024

• DUAL R SMOKIN 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DUAL REY 2024, 2025, 2026

• DUAL REYISH 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DUAL SMART REY 2024, 2025

• DUALIN BLU MOON 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

• DUALIN BOON 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• DUALLY VON REY 2025

• DYNAMITE DUNN IT 2026

• FARMER JONEZ 2024, 2025

• FIDDLE AND STEEL 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• FINALS BOUND 2024

• FIVE SUGAR COWBOY 2025

• FLAMES WITH ROYALTY 2024, 2025

• FM COTTONWOOD 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• GENUINE MASTERPIECE 2024

• GOTTA GO GET IT 2024, 2025

• GRACEFUL SMART CAT 2024, 2025

• GUNNA BET MY BOON 2025

• GUNNABEBIGTIME 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

• GUNNASTEPYA 2025

• GUNNATRASHYA 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• GUNNER ON ICE 2024

• HA SHINE OAK SHINE 2024

• HAIL CAT 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

• HALF TIME REPORT 2024, 2025

• HANCOCKS FLAME MA 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

• HASHKNIFE KING 2024

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Stallions listed are subscribed into the Cow Horse Incentive as of 11/11/24 Find the most current list of subscribed stallions at nrcha.co/subscribed-stallions

MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD A LEGACY

Ahorse’s lifetime earnings play a big role in its legacy, not to mention the gratification derived for the breeder and the owner. With a new program in place, reined cow horses now have more opportunities to increase their lifetime earnings.

opportunities for breeders, owners, and cow horses and increase their earning potential. The earnings will not be recognized for riders and won’t count toward NRCHA Merit Awards, which also have a new structure beginning in 2026 that you can read about on page 46.

BY JENNIFER PAULSON

The NRCHA Private Incentive program will allow privately funded, enrolled incentives that meet strict conditions to be recognized in a horse’s and breeder’s NRCHA lifetime earnings. This supports NRCHA’s longstanding commitment to promoting

“The NRCHA Board of Directors has discussed this for several years with a lot of care and consideration put into ensuring that we approached it in the right way for the association and our membership,” shared NRCHA Executive Director Emily Konkel. “This creates additional earning opportunities for our members at premier events through funds that sponsors, stallion owners, breeding programs, and other industry partners are choosing to invest back into reined cow horse. Recognizing these incentives increases overall lifetime earnings on horses, which in turn helps strengthen horse values and highlights the financial viability of our discipline. It also brings additional visibility, engagement, and outside interest to NRCHA and its events. NRCHA has allowed private incentives in the past; however, this update allows those earnings to be formally recognized in horse lifetime earnings under a clearly defined category labeled ‘Incentive Earnings.’ This ensures accuracy, transparency, and consistency while aligning NRCHA with broader industry practices.”

Jeremy Barwick, owner of the Valley Equine and Western Bloodstock, asserted that these types of programs help show what’s possible in the cow horse industry.

Find the 2026 NRCHA Rule Book at nrcha.com/rule-book.

HOW TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE INCENTIVE

Find the exact steps for setting up a private incentive at nrcha.com. But in the meantime, use this checklist as a basic guide to the process.

o Set up a sponsorship with NRCHA.

o Complete a Private Incentive Application no fewer than 45 days prior to the event where the incentive will be awarded.

o Pay all associated fees 30 days prior to the event.

o Develop your marketing plan to promote the incentive.

o Pay the award no longer than 30 days past the completion of the event at which the award was presented.

“When people can see real earning potential tied to performance, it helps sell the dream—especially to new owners, riders, and customers who are deciding where to invest their time and resources,” he said. “For example, the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive was built on reinvestment. Stallion owners are putting dollars back into the industry, and that money flows directly to the people breeding, owning, and showing these horses. That cycle is what keeps the program meaningful and sustainable. It encourages people to stay engaged, breed intentionally, and commit to the process rather than chasing short-term returns. That mindset strengthens the entire cow horse industry.”

The Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive is just one of the many incentives already in the cow horse industry that will be eligible to participate in the NRCHA Private Incentive Program launching in 2026.

WHAT IS A PRIVATE INCENTIVE?

A Private Incentive is a sponsor-funded payout awarded at an NRCHA premier event to eligible horses based on defined criteria established by the incentive owner. These incentives are separate from standard NRCHA class payouts and offer sponsors the flexibility to recognize performance in a way that aligns with their breeding, ownership, or program goals. Private Incentives must be approved by NRCHA in advance and are officially recorded as NRCHA Private Incentive Earnings (PIE) once all program requirements are met.

WHERE DO PRIVATE INCENTIVES APPLY?

Private Incentives are offered exclusively at NRCHA premier events and must be awarded in classes that include, at minimum, reined work and cow work to ensure that incentives are tied directly to the core elements that define reined cow horse. While incentive rules and payout

structures may vary, all approved incentives are cataloged by NRCHA and tracked in the off icial database.

HOW ARE EARNINGS RECORDED?

Private Incentive Earnings are recorded separately from standard NRCHA earnings and are credited to the horse only. These earnings contribute to horse lifetime earnings, stallion earnings, dam earnings, and breeder earnings. Private Incentive Earnings do not count toward rider earnings or NRCHA Merit Awards, allowing the program to enhance opportunity without altering existing award structures.

WHY TIE TO SPONSORSHIP?

The Private Incentive program is closely tied to NRCHA sponsorship. To participate, an incentive owner must hold an active NRCHA sponsorship and submit a complete application and executed sponsorship agreement in advance of the event. This assures alignment between the incentive, the event, and the association’s overall standards. While NRCHA approves, records, and catalogs all Private Incentives, the responsibility for incentive rules, payout calculations, and payment distribution remains with the incentive owner. This structure provides sponsors with flexibility while ensuring accountability and transparency for competitors.

A WIN FOR THE INDUSTRY

The NRCHA Private Incentive program reflects the association’s ongoing commitment to innovation, growth, and value creation for its members and partners. By welcoming private investment into a structured, approved framework, NRCHA expands opportunities for recognition and reward while preserving fairness and consistency across premier events. As the program grows, members can expect to see new incentives that celebrate excellence, support breeding programs, and further elevate the competitive landscape of reined cow horse events.

INTRODUCING THE UPDATED NRCHA MERIT AWARDS PROGRAM

Celebrating milestones, honoring tradition, and recognizing the horses that shape our sport.

Beginning with the 2026 show year, NRCHA will debut a refreshed Merit Awards program designed to spotlight the accomplishments of horses throughout every stage of their reined cow horse career. The updated structure gives members a clear way to track milestones while honoring the traditional progression of the sport: from the snaffle to the hackamore to the two rein, and on to the bridle. Find the 2025 Merit Award winners, based on the 2025 structure, beginning on page 100.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Applications for Merit Awards are submitted by the horse’s current owner or rider. Eligible earnings include money won at NRCHA-approved Category 1 horse shows, Limited-Age Events (LAE), and Category 1 Special Events. Awards are granted once a horse reaches a set lifetime earnings threshold within a specific division.

CERTIFICATE OF ABILITY

Horses earn this certificate after accumulating $1,000 in NRCHA classes. Foals of 2022 and earlier qualify with the original $500 requirement.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

These awards highlight important career benchmarks across the foundational phases of training.

• LAE Achievement: $5,000 earned in Category 1 LAE fence classes.

• LAE Boxing Achievement: $5,000 earned in LAE boxing classes.

• Hackamore Achievement: $5,000 earned in Hackamore fence classes.

• Two Rein Achievement: $1,000 earned in Two Rein fence classes.

• Bridle Achievement: $10,000 earned in Bridle fence classes.

• Non Pro Boxing Achievement: $7,500 earned in Non Pro Boxing classes, including Select.

• Non Pro Box Drive Achievement: $7,500 earned in Non Pro Box Drive classes, including Select.

• Youth Achievement: $1,000 earned in Youth cow horse or boxing classes.

These Achievements serve as the building blocks toward Superior and Supreme Awards.

SUPERIOR REINED COW HORSE AWARD

Awarded when a horse earns $20,000 in NRCHA fence classes and at least one fence-related Achievement Award. Foals of 2022 and earlier qualify with $10,000.

SUPERIOR BRIDLE HORSE AWARD

Awarded to horses that have earned $30,000 in Bridle classes and the Bridle Achievement. Two rein earnings may apply.

SUPREME REINED COW HORSE AWARD

Reserved for the rare horse that has excelled at every stage of the traditional vaquero progression. Requires:

• $50,000 total NRCHA earnings.

• LAE Achievement.

• Hackamore Achievement.

• Bridle Achievement.

• Two Rein Achievement.*

*Two rein earnings may contribute. Grandfathering rules apply for earlier foal crops.

SUPERIOR NON PRO BOXING AWARD

Recognizes horses that excel in Boxing classes. Requires:

• $25,000 total NRCHA earnings.

• LAE or LAE Boxing Achievement.

• $15,000 earned in Horse Show Category 1 Boxing (including Select and Youth).

Grandfathered horses must still meet the Boxing minimum and earn at least $1,000 in LAE.

To apply for the Merit Award Program, complete the application and submit a one-time $100 application fee to the NRCHA office by December 1 of the award year. All applicants are eligible for all levels of the Merit Award Program upon completion of each requirement. The NRCHA office calculates the applied horse’s show records and automatically processes the awards when each level is achieved. To learn more about the Merit Award program and to apply, visit nrcha.com/merit-awards

MEMBER ROUNDUP

Meet Our NRCHA Members

KNOW THE PRO: TRAPPER LOWNDES

His

experience on the job could make his résumé look like a drug-store receipt, but it’s all been worth it.

BY MEGAN ARSZMAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRAPPER LOWNDES

“

I’m not saying it was pre-determined that I’d be in the horse industry, but there were a lot of factors pointing that way,” reflected Trapper Lowndes.

When you hear the horseman talk about growing up in Nanango, Queensland, Australia, you can feel the love he had for his father, John, and his mother, Gail. The two supported Lowndes in every horse endeavor he tried, from Pony Club to showing allaround horses to reining, even learning natural horsemanship. In fact, when Lowndes was only 8 years old, his parents took him to a clinic led by Frank Flemming. After the clinic, Flemming offered to take Lowndes with him on weekends and school holidays and put him to work, teaching him how to ride horses and work cattle.

“We processed a lot of cattle together,” Lowndes said. “That was probably one of the most formative things to have happened to me.”

While Lowndes learned to cowboy, his parents purchased a broodmare for him to breed, with the foal to be a project for the budding horseman. With some help from Flemming and other local cowboys, Lowndes and the filly, Miss Congeniality, were successful in the reining pen.

“We were fortunate enough to win a lot of stuff, and she taught me a lot,” Lowndes recalled. “She could really stop. She circled pretty good, but maybe she couldn’t turn around in a football field. That was my introduction

to horsepower, at least that I trained by myself—Frank had a lot of horses that were good and could gather cattle, but that mare was pretty special to work on her own.”

When Lowndes was almost 13, he and his dad sat down and developed a plan that would put him on a path to showing horses and living in the United States—with one condition. Lowndes had to finish high school and either go to college or learn a trade, so he’d have a backup plan. He set out to find the fastest trade he could learn in Australia, one that was more about skill than time.

“I got an apprenticeship as a butcher right out of high school and trained horses on the side,” he said. “After a year, I was finished with the apprenticeship and was then offered a job to work for Ian Waldron riding reiners in January of 2003.”

About that same time, Lowndes’ dad was diagnosed with cancer. After he passed away in September, Lowndes returned to Australia to help his mom on the farm for about a year, riding outside horses here and there. Encouraged by another trainer who had spent time in the United States, Lowndes finally moved there in January of 2005. Rodney Peachy arranged for Lowndes to get a job working with Randy Paul, who was working for Pat Warren at Rancho Oso Rio in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“It was kind of like moving into Disneyland,” he said.

Paul was just the first on a list of NRHA and NRCHA Hall of Fame

Above: Lowndes credits his wife, Colie, with running the training business while also being a wonderful mother to their daughter, Grace.

trainers and owners who gave Lowndes the chance to learn the craft of training horses and working cattle. From Chris Dawson and Carol Rose to Todd Bergen and Cookie Banuelos to Annie Reynolds and Robert Chown, each opportunity was a once-in-alifetime experience for Lowndes.

“[Working with Todd Bergen] is probably the most important decision I ever made as far as horse training is concerned,” Lowndes said. “When I went to work for Todd, I could do a lot to a horse, but I didn’t really know why. Todd took the time, had patience, and taught me the why of what we were doing. When a guy takes the time and really breaks it down, he’s a master at what he does. He’s very willing and open with his information and is very trusting.”

Now, Lowndes hangs his shingle in Valley View, Texas, where he works alongside his wife of 10 years, Colie. Lowndes trains and works the horses, while his wife runs the business; she saddles and lopes the horses; doctors the horses; and looks after their 12-year-old daughter, Grace. Lowndes admitted that working so closely with your spouse can be rather interesting, but if

you can communicate and see each other’s points of view, it can work out pretty well.

“We’re pretty much on the same wavelength 99% of the time, and it’s very unusual if we’re not,” he said. “It’s a blessing and a curse in the same sentence. We try to handle everything as logically as we can. It’s not really a job; it’s a lifestyle. My wife was a [veterinary] tech for 10 years before we were married, so she understands a horse’s health more than I ever would, to be honest. I lean on her pretty hard when it comes to nutrition, soundness, and general horse health. There’s no doubt she’s the boss. None of this happens without her.”

Reined Cow Horse News: Can you pinpoint one thing that has made the biggest impact on your career that you learned from Todd Bergen?

Trapper Lowndes: Listen to what that horse is telling you and to really be able to teach something to a horse or human, you have to understand it fully yourself. If somebody can stand there and watch you do something to a horse, they should be able to freely see it and understand what you’re chasing so the horse can understand it. That’s probably the biggest thing is to understand what you’re chasing with that horse. And it’s more important to capture their brain than anything else. Todd is a master at being able to capture any horse, especially a stud, to be able to use that horse to the very best of his ability and then put the mechanics on that he has and bring the very best out of that horse. The horse is trained from the inside out.

RCHN: What makes a good non pro horse?

TL: I had worked for Robert Chown for about four years, and he taught me how to really get horses ready for non pros. You want those horses to be fairly simple—able to go every other weekend and show the same each time and just be good citizens. My focus was to make sure that a horse did his job for his owner. Maybe he didn’t have to be the most spectacular thing that’s ever lived, but the horse helped the rider out of a sticky spot and took care of the rider.

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

TL: If we’re talking about 2-year-olds, I’m looking for the mental part first. If I can get on and feel that horse and feel how he reacts to me and what I do, that’s the first thing I’ll look at. I need to figure out who that horse is mentally. From there, conformation is a pretty big factor. They need to be conformationally sound. Anybody who has been around reined cow horses knows they get ridden a lot, so the better put together the horse is, the more conformationally sound he will be throughout the training process. And then, how much does that cow mean to the horse? Most horses already have the stop and the turn, and when you get them trained, you’re fine, but how much does that cow really mean to the horse?

Pretty much in that order: If you don’t have them mentally, you’re probably not going to get much done. If you have them mentally, but your horse isn’t conformationally put together well, it’s probably not going to hold up on the amount of riding that we have to do on the 3-year-olds to get them to the Futurity. And if that cow doesn’t mean a whole bunch to them, you can try all the tricks, but working a cow on foot is a lot harder than working a cow on a horse.

ADMIRABLE ASSISTANT: BRADLEY FERGUSON

Bradley Ferguson is dedicated to training cow horses and is always learning.

BY JOSIE MAC FLADAGER PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRADLEY FERGUSON

When Bradley Ferguson was in elementary school, his dad sold the family’s horses and pickup. None of the Ferguson kids were interested in horses early in life, so his dad saw no sense in keeping them. In high school, however, Ferguson got the horse bug again and began team roping. He developed his love for training horses and took it a step further by attending Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, where he completed the colt training program and connected with NRCHA trainer Blue Allen of Alamosa, Colorado.

Ferguson grew up in Texhoma, along the Texas-Oklahoma border, but he has lived on both sides at different times and considers Oklahoma his home state. He now lives in Elbert, Colorado, where he has worked for NRCHA professional Tack Louthan for about a year. He made his debut at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® aboard 3-year-old mare Bet Shes Sugarcoated (Bet Hesa Boon x Imasweetsugarpeppy x Imasmartpepto), known as “Betty.” Ferguson exemplifies the value of hard work and dedication, and he’s eager to see what the future holds for his career as a reined cow horse trainer.

Reined Cow Horse News: What makes you love reined cow horse?

Bradley Ferguson: The challenge of it. You have to try to figure out a way to train these horses to do three events. All your training has to work together. I love the challenge of finding that balance.

RCHN: How did you get started riding and training reined cow horses?

BF: We had horses when we were younger. Then all of us kids, I guess we were probably 4 or 5, lost interest, so my dad sold it all— the trailer, horses, and saddles. We didn’t start riding again until we were in high school. We team roped a little bit, and I enjoyed it. I went to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, for their equine management and colt-starting programs. Our instructor set me up with Blue Allen out of Alamosa, [Colorado]. I worked for Blue between my freshman and sophomore years, went back to school, and

Bradley Ferguson loves training reined cow horses because of their versatility. The challenge of preparing for three events allows him to train for all circumstances.

Left: Ferguson’s wife, Chasey, supports her husband’s training business and keeps him motivated.

Top: Ferguson, now 27 years old, says not to expect to know everything overnight. Learning to train is a long-term process that’s best done with listening and patience.

Right: Working for Tack Louthan in Elbert, Colorado, Ferguson showed his first snaffle bit horse, Bet Shes Sugarcoated, in 2025.

then worked for Blue again for four or five years. I then came to work for Tack about two-and-a-half years ago.

RCHN: What made you want to move to Colorado and pursue equine management?

BF: When we first got horses again, we bought some crummy Craigslist horses when we were sophomores [in high school]. I enjoyed getting them trained, and I wanted to learn more about it. I knew there was a school in Lamar, and I thought about going there. But I decided it was too close to home, so I went another three hours north [to NJC in Sterling].

RCHN: What has been your most special run or win?

BF: There have been a couple. The mare I started last year—Betty—she’s the first horse I’ve trained all the way

through. We didn’t do well at the Snaffle Bit. I messed up a cut in the herd work, and then we fell going down the fence. But I guess the biggest win for me is that, even when things went wrong, we did belong there. And that just had to help my confidence. That’s my biggest win right now.

RCHN: How did you come across Betty?

BF: John Creason owns her. I went to high school with his kids, and I had to go back home for some reason and got to talking with them. A couple of months later, they told me to call their dad. I talked to him, and we started shopping for horses. He’s helped me a bunch with getting one and letting me go make some mistakes and learn from them. He’s helped build my confidence a bunch by letting me do that.

RCHN: What do you love the most about your job?

BF: The camaraderie that I have with Tack. Coming out here and being able to work with somebody who you get along with is great. And not only talk horses, but talk about life, and finding somebody you can talk to about anything. That’s probably the biggest thing that I enjoy right now.

RCHN: How did you start working for Tack?

BF: He asked me to work for him the year before, and I turned him down because I thought I still had quite a bit more to learn from Blue. Then I was at a spot the next year where I wanted to get in the show pen a little more. I was the third person in line at Blue’s to get to show horses, and there just wasn’t as ample an opportunity. Tack asked me again, and I thought it was an opportunity to show some, and we’ve gone from there.

RCHN: Who do you turn to on long days?

BF: I turn to my wife [Chasey Ferguson]. She’s my rock and has helped talk me off a lot of ledges.

RCHN: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as an assistant trainer?

BF: You don’t know it all, and if you’re going to go work for somebody, you’d better buy into what they have to tell you—but still, while developing your own seat too. And some of the time, you may not be ready for what they have to tell you. I’ve had that happen a lot. They’ll tell me something, and then a couple of years later, I’m like, “Oh, that’s what they meant.” Don’t expect to learn everything in a year. This is an ever-changing thing, and your feel is going to change. What you want is going to change. That’s the biggest thing that I’ve learned: Trust the process and don’t expect everything overnight.

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COWBOY CONNECTION: WAYLON DAVIS

A successful ranch bronc rider and rope horse trainer, this Texas horseman tests his and his horses’ skills in cow horse events.

BY JENNIFER DENISON

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WAYLON DAVIS

If it weren’t for ranch bronc riding, Waylon Davis might not be where he is today.

The horse-program manager at Guitar Ranches, based in Abilene, Texas, he and his wife, Taylor, reside in Ranger, Texas, about 30 minutes south of where he grew up.

Taylor, who has worked for cutting horse trainers and shown reiners, plays a key role in her husband’s outside training operation, Davis Horse Co.

“She’s been around horse shows a lot more than I have, and she’s been very influential and helps me out a lot,” he said. “She’s pretty much the rock that keeps everything held down.”

A lifelong horseman and cowboy, Davis started helping his father and his older brother, Reece Clark, day-work on ranches when he was young. His interest in ranching led him to attend the Texas Christian University Ranch Management program, from which he graduated in 2012. An avid team roper, he started training rope horses right out of college and continues to do so today.

He first met Phil Guitar, owner of Guitar Ranches, when he was 18 years old while day-working and starting colts for the ranch. Guitar Ranches needed a solid bronc rider for its ranch rodeo team and recruited Davis. About eight years ago, Guitar asked Davis to work for the ranch full-time and help develop the horse program. Together, the men gathered a broodmare band and bought two stallions: Reydium Cat (Metallic Cat x Reynanza x Dual Rey), a Riata Incentive team roping stallion on which Davis has won more than $120,000, and WR Blue (WR This Cats Smart x Blue Gunpowder MS x PG Gunpowder),

which Davis rides in Ranch Horse Association of America (RHAA)- and NRCHA-sanctioned events. Davis also has two of his own stallions: Hey Mitch Que Paso (Call Me Mitch x Cowgirl Sparkles x Shining Spark) and Meradas Smart Dually (Cats Merada x Dualpep Smart Girl x Dual Pep).

Davis has had success in high-level team roping, has won several top hand and top horse awards in ranch rodeo, as well as a RHAA year-end award. He has competed in a few cow horse events the past four years on horses such as MS Aristocratic (Dual Smart Rey x Aristocratic Star x High Brow Cat), WR Blue, Reydium Cat, and Hey Mitch Que Paso, winning checks at about every show. Last February, he and Hey Mitch Que Paso

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were the Tres Osos Derby Level 1 Open Champions and hope to compete at the event again this year. At the 2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, the duo tied for seventh in the Cowboy Class.

RCHN: What made you decide to start showing reined cow horses?

Waylon Davis: The horsemanship was a big part of it—stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something different pushes you to do better. I’ve competed in team roping and ranch rodeos, and cow horse is different. It’s not a timed event, and the hardest part is slowing down and doing everything just right. It takes a lot of work and a special horse to do it.

RCHN: Has riding ranch broncs influenced your horsemanship? WD: It has opened a lot of doors for me, like meeting Phil. It’s an avenue not everybody can do. I’ve been doing it for 20 years, and I’ve had a lot of success. I’ve won top hand awards in the ranch rodeos, because I rope, mug, and ride broncs.

RCHN: Do you use your cow horses for ranch work?

WD: I’m careful where I take them, but I use them to drag caves and doctor yearlings as 2-year-olds. I think putting those outside miles on them makes a big difference; they’re not just loping circles.

WD: I’m a big fan of it because it helps guys like me who didn’t have a clue about it. We go to town and see how our horses compare. There are a lot of those guys who are really good at home but come to town and try to get through a pattern and have trouble loping a circle. Getting the exposure pushes you to improve, and it gives us an opportunity to do so without competing against open riders.

RCHN: How do you think competing in cow horse makes you a better cowboy on the ranch, or vice versa?

WD: The biggest deal is that it helps you slow down and pay attention a little bit more and let things happen instead of trying to make them happen all the time. At the horse show, you can only do as much as the cow you draw allows, and you can only push your horse so far. You just try to keep it clean and stay out of the penalty boxes.

RCHN: What horse are you most excited to ride this year?

Bottom:

RCHN: Why is the Cowboy Class important at NRCHAsanctioned events?

WD: I’m pretty excited about the bay stallion I own, Hey Mitch Que Paso. I’m also taking the ranch’s up-and-coming stallion, WR Blue, to some rope horse futurities this year and show him in RHAA and cow horse a little bit, trying to get some money going on him. We bought him at the Best of the Remuda Sale as a yearling. I’m also starting to ride some of Reydium Cat’s colts; the oldest are 2-year-olds now.

20 25 CROWNING THE CHAMPIONS

Meet the 2025 NRCHA National Champions.

BY JENNIFER PAULSON PHOTOS BY PRIMO MORALES

The road to an NRCHA National Championship seems to take one of three paths. The first involves goals and strategy, setting out to capture a title at the beginning of a show season. The second is a matter of circumstance—avidly competing at a high level and being surprised to earn one at the end of the year. The third is a hybrid, with a realization mid-year that it’s attainable and then setting out to earn the accolade once already on the way there.

Each of the 2025 NRCHA National Champions and their horses has a unique story and way they arrived at this milestone, but they all share one common value: the love of cow horses and the cow horse family. Read their stories here.

OPEN BRIDLE

Jaymes Bond & Jordan W. Williams

Owned by Bonds Ranch

JayMeS bOnD & JOrDan W. WILLIaMS

(Me TaLLIC C aT X SHOrT yS Jay ray X DuaL rey)

OWNED BY: Bonds Ranch

POINTS: 335

TOTAL EARNINGS: $8,785.04

Jaymes Bond and Jordan Williams had such an unbelievable 2025 that nothing could be more perfect than capping it off with an Open Bridle National Championship. This comes after winning the 2024 Open Two Rein National title. Williams believes their solid partnership comes from compromise.

“He’s a funny horse in the sense that I let him do his thing,” Williams said. “He lets me have a little input, and it just works. He’s never required a lot of training. As a matter of fact, he’s taught me a lot, especially in knowing when to add a little pressure and when to back off. He’s so naturally talented.”

Just as in 2024, Williams didn’t have his eye on this prize, but he noted that capturing two in a row demonstrates Jaymes Bond’s consistency in the show pen.

“It further proves what a great horse he is,” he said. “We didn’t haul for either title, yet here he is because of his consistent performance. Every time we step into the show pen, I pretty well know what’s going to happen. He’s always solid across the board in every phase.”

This being Jaymes Bond’s first year in the bridle, Williams was pleased with how solid the horse felt. In fact, he’s pointing the horse at Williams’ first run at an NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman® berth in February. But none of the success could have happened without Williams’ support system.

“April Bonds and I speak regularly and make plans together,” he shared about the owners’ involvement. “They’re practically family. We work together to brainstorm what’s best for each horse. They’ve been so supportive. A lot of people go their whole lives and don’t get to experience things I’ve experienced because of the horses they’ve put with me. My wife, Eliana, and son, George, also play big roles in my success, along with Wes and Sarah Williams, who own the place where I train. All my customers and family are so supportive and play a hand in our success.”

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Smokin Royal Flush & Jonathan Himes

Owned by Erin K. McDonald

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POINTS: 168

TOTAL EARNINGS: $2,750.50

A Smokin Royal Flush came to Jonathan Himes’ program as a 3-year-old after the horse was started as a reiner. Himes liked the horse’s look, the way he carried his neck, and that the horse was soft and had good self-carriage. They didn’t jump right into cow horse, but did the ranch riding, winning their share at National Snaffle Bit Association events.

“He wants to please, and he loves to do new and different things,” Himes shared. “He gives 100% every time, and you don’t have to worry about him. You can go down the fence then put a kid on him or take him out and do a trail pattern. He’s always there; he’s the real deal.”

Last year, Himes focused more of his energy on the cow horse, leading to a chance to earn a title.

“[2025 was] the first year we’ve really had a full schedule of cow horse events,” Himes said. “Partway through the year, I looked at the standings and realized he might have a shot at it. After that, we made sure we got him to the shows to keep our foot in the door.”

Himes’ supporters include his wife, Joanna, who he says keeps him going down the road, as well as owner Erin McDonald.

“Erin has been with me probably 15 years with multiple horses and has always trusted me and been right there supporting me,” Himes said. “There’s no way I could do it without her. She’s a great customer and a friend.”

NON PRO BRIDLE

Garrell L. Reilly & Bet Shesa Playmate

Owned by Preston Williams

(be T HeSa C aT X Very SMarT PL ayMaTe X Very SMarT reMeDy)

OWNED BY: Preston Williams

POINTS: 227

TOTAL EARNINGS: $9,298.66

Bet Shesa Playmate, “Sister,” came into Garrell Reilly’s life as a yearling. The mare was originally to be Reilly’s husband, Preston’s, horse, but turned out perfect for Reilly.

“Our connection is obvious,” Reilly shared. “She makes everything easy and gives me her whole heart every time.”

It wasn’t until October that Reilly realized she and Sister were leading the nation. She had her sights on winning her club’s Select Non Pro Bridle title, which the pair also captured.

“My most memorable show in 2025 was the National Stock Horse Association show in Las Vegas,” she said. “Sister won the bridle spectacular—our first spectacular win and her first year in the bridle. She was electric in the herd and marked a 218!”

That electricity in the herd hasn’t always been easy for Reilly to capture. She said her mare is good in the herd, but it’s her pilot that needed help.

“Sister excels in the herd, but I always seem to get too fast or get in her way,” she said. “With a lot of help from Wyatt Fisher, we got things ironed out. Wyatt worked with Sister and helped us a lot. I also had the opportunity to ride with Sandy Collier a few times, and she’s an amazing coach.”

Reilly continues to have endless gratitude toward her husband for letting Sister become her cow horse and all the support he provides along the way.

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INTERMEDIATE NON PRO BRIDLE

Claire Edwards & Smooth Rein

Owned by Claire L. Edwards

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OWNED BY: Claire L. Edwards

POINTS: 205

TOTAL EARNINGS: $3,085.51

Claire Edwards raised Smooth Rein, known as “Forrest,” around the barn. He was the first foal out of a mare Edwards showed as a youth and non pro, as well as being part of the first foal crop raised at home. Their bond was instant.

“He has a big heart and a willingness to please,” Edwards said. “He’s the same every time he shows, and he’s always happy to go show for Russell [Dilday, Edwards’ trainer] and me, no matter how many times we ask him to do so.”

Earning a National Championship has been on Edwards’ radar and a goal for her and Forrest.

“This year, I focused on being a stronger showman for him and doing the best I could each time we showed,” she shared. “When winning a National Championship looked possible at the end of the year, we decided to finish the year as strong as we could and went to our last show in Abilene.”

Making time to ride can be challenging for Edwards because she’s in an intense graduate program that takes up much of her time. Fortunately, she was able to attend most of the shows she had on her calendar, but her class load made it hard to get to Dilday’s ranch in Oklahoma to practice.

“I feel like this obstacle made me learn to trust Forrest, making every ride count and ended up making us stronger as a team,” she said.

Edwards is thankful for the support of her parents, as well as Dilday and his wife, Tanna, for accommodating her schedule and keeping Forrest ready to go.

LEVEL 1 NON PRO BRIDLE

Kaitlyn Widener & Tuckin Badger

Owned by Kaitlyn Widener

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OWNED BY: Kaitlyn Widener

POINTS: 170

TOTAL EARNINGS: $3,635.83

Kaitlyn Widener and “Chicky” have been partners for just over a year, after Widener purchased the mare at the Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association Futurity. Her trainer, Jim Spence, helped her try the horse and it seemed to be a good fit.

“She kind of has a funny, ‘red mare’ personality at times,” Widener said with a laugh.

“She can have attitude, but she’s also super gritty. You just have to let her have her moment and a mutual understanding and laugh it off.”

Widener’s goal for 2025 was to qualify for the Celebration of Champions, and that path led her to a National title.

“I was focused on the youth classes, but I had a lot of luck in the Level 1 Non Pro Bridle,” she said. “I wasn’t watching it closely, so I was pleasantly surprised. I was just going to do my best every time I showed. That allowed us to figure each other out and build on every run. We’ve had highs and lows and learned every time.”

The Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity stands out in Widener’s memories of 2025.

“We weren’t really planning to go, but Spence said we might have a good shot there,” she said. “I’m always down for a road trip, and so is my dad, so we went. I wasn’t in college classes yet, so it was fun. I saw a lot of people I’ve always looked up to. We got second in the Level 1 Non Pro Bridle, which I think helped us get the National Championship. I’d never competed at a show that big before.”

Widener’s grandfather, Wayne Myers, has supported Widener in her horse pursuits since she was 4 years old. Her dad, Brian, is her traveling partner, and her mom, Angie, handles everything at home while Widener is away and manages her entries. Widener wouldn’t be where she is today without her previous trainers, Josh and Erica Fitzgerald, who introduced her to the sport, and her current trainer, Jim Spence, who has provided her with insight and instruction. She’s also extremely grateful for the support she’s received from those she trains with and competes against.

OPEN HACKAMORE

Holly Jonez & Abigayle A. Mixon

Owned by Paige Brummund

OWNED BY: Paige Brummund POINTS: 254

TOTAL EARNINGS: $8,396.60

Abby Mixon and Paige Brummund saw something special in Holly Jonez right away.

“Holly Jonez had about 30 rides on her when Paige and I went to see her,” Mixon shared. “We were immediately drawn to how much she looked like her mom. She’s also the happiest horse I’ve ever been around. Her ears are always up, and she’s always been so eager to learn.”

That eagerness led the mare to take to the hackamore very well, parlaying into an unexpected National Championship. Mixon said Holly Jonez gained confidence with every show and became very consistent.

“The Hackamore Classic was our most memorable show this year,” Mixon recalled. “She’d been doing well, but I feel like she really came on at that show. She was really good in the reining, and then we had a little trouble out of the herd. I had to call on her to make up some ground down the fence, and she came through, marking a 223.5 In the finals, we had another solid run and marked a 220.”

Mixon’s trademark patience allowed trainer and horse to gain trust and confidence in each other.

“We’ve always known ‘Ruby’ was a special horse, but it took us time to put together consistent runs,” Mixon said. “We had to be patient as she learned to handle her big body and find confidence in herself. Through that process, we gained a lot of confidence in each other. She trusts me and has a clear understanding of her job. I know she’ll be there for me no matter the situation.”

Mixon is quick to recognize the role owner Brummund plays in Ruby’s success.

“She wasn’t looking to buy a 2-year-old when I called her out of the blue and asked if she wanted to go look at Ruby,” Mixon said. “Paige has been super patient and trusting of the training process. She’s our No. 1 cheerleader at the shows.”

LIMITED OPEN HACKAMORE

Lucky Little Mitch & Jon Geil

Owned by JG Livestock

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y LITTLe MITCH & JOn GeIL

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aLL Me MITCH X rOOSTa bay X G aLLO DeL CIeLO)

OWNED BY: JG Livestock POINTS: 79

TOTAL E ARNINGS: $1,801

The end of 2024 was rough for Jon Geil and his partner, Kelsie. A car accident left him with a broken femur and unable to ride until March of 2025. But once he was ready, Lucky Little Mitch, bred by Beth Mitchell, was there and ready to help him get back in the saddle—and on the road to a National title.

Geil bought the mare as a yearling, and she became his first futurity horse after leaving his post as an assistant for Phillip Ralls and going out on his own. She’s now the cornerstone of his business and the horse that gave him the confidence lost after months out of the saddle.

“Anytime I get to show her, that’s huge for me,” Geil shared. “For her to carry me through the beginning of this year was huge. You can just point her at a cow and she goes to work, which made it easier for me to get my confidence back.”

Once Geil realized their place in the National standings, earning the title became a goal for the year that would be a cherry on top of a strong return to competing.

“We were just showing and trying to get something done,” he recalled. “We showed her every time we went down the road— more for us to get exposure and more experience. It all came together.”

During Geil’s downtime, Dale Echols helped keep Lucky Little Mitch legged up and ready for her return to competition. Intern Leroy Miller also jumped in to help. This allowed Geil to keep all his horses in-house and prepared for the rest of the show season.

“That mare is extremely special,” he said. She’s 100% work-oriented—she’s happy to go to work every day. She’s smart, gritty, and easy. We’re excited to breed her. It was a good, confidence-building year for us. For her to lead the charge was really special.”

NON PRO HACKAMORE

Tylor R. Todd & Tiny Dancr

Owned by Tylor Rachael Todd

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yLOr r. TODD & TIny DanCr

(SMOOTH

TaLKIn ST yLe X PePTOS LITTLe DanCer X PePTObOOnSMaL)

OWNED BY: Tylor Rachael Todd

POINTS: 101

TOTAL EARNINGS: $4,201.50

Tylor Todd purchased Tiny Dancr in 2024 at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® with the guidance of her trainer, Jay McLaughlin. The connection was instant.

“I rode her about 15 minutes before deciding to buy her,” Todd shared. “Her personality drew me to her. She’s very sweet and loves to be around people, but she also has some spice and attitude to her.”

Winning a National Championship came as a surprise because the pair only showed in the class four times. Todd learned about their potential title during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, which she recalls as her most memorable show of 2025.

“Tiny Dancr was great,” Todd said. “I had zero expectations going into it, so I just showed her to the best of my ability. We had a really fast and tough cow to work, and she handled it every step of the way!”

Todd hasn’t owned a mare in some time, so reacquainting herself with the quirks of mare ownership was a bit of an obstacle. But they clicked and Todd appreciates how gritty her mare is and learned to appreciate her sass.

“She’s special because of the amount of grit and try she has,” Todd explained. “She’s one of the only horses I’ve had that I feel confident going into every event, but I love to go down the fence on her. Jay likes to say, ‘She puts the cattle she works in a trance.’”

Todd is grateful for all McLaughlin does to keep her mare at her best and keeping herself focused and ready to show.

OPEN TWO REIN

Nothing But Blu & Cayley R. Wilson

Owned by Alicia Bolls

OWNED BY: Alicia Bolls

POINTS: 366

TOTAL EARNINGS: $14,006.17

When Cayley Wilson looks back at his year with Nothing But Blu, two shows stand out: the NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby and the NRCHA MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Hackamore Classic.

“Winning the Two Rein Spectaculars in Scottsdale and Tulsa was very special,” he said. “There are so many great horses that compete at these big shows, so it was a huge honor to compete against them.”

“Blu” and Wilson have been partners since the horse was 2 years old, and Wilson knew he was special immediately.

“From the first video I ever saw of Blu, I could see that he was a great mover and he had a very special presence about him— Blu has always been the type of horse that commands a lot of attention wherever he goes,” Wilson said. “I love riding a powerful horse, and he loves his job and wants to please, so we’re a good match. When you’re riding this caliber of a horse, everything you do matters. Blu is a special horse, so each win, each title secures what we already know about him: He was born to be a champion. Blu’s great mind allows him to be a consistent show horse, no matter the pressures. This year we overcame some challenges, and he’s become such a solid fence horse. Now I’m confident that whatever cow we get, he can handle it!”

Wilson credits this year’s success to his wife, Katie, for helping him in all aspects of the business, managing the ranch, and always being his support, along with his assistant trainers for having Blu prepared just right. Owner Alicia Bolls plays a pivotal role, always being willing to help and cheer on the Wilsons and Blu.

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Adeline G. Bricker & Sparkn

Owned by Adeline Gracie Bricker

aDeLIne G. brICKer & SParKn

(STe VIe rey VOn X QuICKIn X bOOnLIGHT DanCer)

OWNED BY: Adeline Gracie Bricker POINTS: 172

TOTAL EARNINGS: $4,888.50

Adeline Bricker and Sparkn share a key component to success: work ethic. Bricker first noticed the mare three years ago and admired her grit and potential for aged events.

“My mare is super special to me because of her tremendous heart and try,” Bricker shared. “I feel like she gives me more than 100% every day, from working at home to showing. Winning this title is more for her than myself because it shows how consistent she had to be throughout the year without going to all the premier shows.”

Bricker knew she and her mare could win championships, but she hadn’t considered a National title.

“Winning a National Championship wasn’t on my bingo card,” she said. “The talent level of non pro riders and quality of horses has increased tremendously in the last couple of years, so it’s highly competitive. Just being able to hold your own against an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider is a lofty goal. My strategy has always been to put my head down and get to work consistently.”

2025 marked the first time Bricker had ever used a two rein setup, and it was her mare’s first time in it, too. They learned together and soaked up knowledge from many experts to get comfortable— and consistent.

“My father and mother are the biggest supporters in helping me achieve my goals in life,” Bricker said. “Winning this National Championship is proof that I have been able to manifest what they always have told me: I’m capable of whatever I want if I work hard and put my whole heart into it.”

YOUTH COW HORSE

Brent Shopbell & Dr Boonolena

Owned by Baily Brent/Bree Shopbell

brenT SHOPbeLL & Dr bOOnOLena (Wr THIS C aTS SMarT X baDabInG baDabOOn X PePTObOOnSMaL)

OWNED BY: Baily Brent/Bree Shopbell POINTS: 150.5

TOTAL EARNINGS: $2,541.45

This is the second year in a row for Brent Shopbell to win the Youth Cow Horse National Championship, this time on Dr Boonalena, aka “Goose.” He didn’t expect to win another title just a year later, so this came as a surprise.

“We’ve had Goose since he was a yearling,” Shopbell shared. “My dad made the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Open finals on him and showed him for years. My sisters and I now share him. My older sister Baily showed him for a bit, but when she went to college, I started showing him. We just clicked. He’s super quirky and keeps life interesting.”

After showing an aged mare, Goose was a different kind of partner for Shopbell. The reined work poses the biggest challenge for the pair.

“He has a huge motor,” Shopbell explained. “I finally started clicking with him and figuring him out at the end of the year. I feel like we’re more together as partners now. The fence work is where he excels. He’s explosive and tries so hard every time. He’s got my back, and I just try to point in the right direction.”

Shopbell noted that Goose is a member of his family, which he’s grateful for—both horse and human.

“My family is always in my corner,” he said. “My dad gives me lessons and teaches me, and he and my mom and sisters are always at the back gate.”

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NON PRO BOXING

Lori Adamski-Peek & One Metallic Spark Owned by Lori Adamski-Peek

LOrI aDaMSKI-PeeK & One Me TaLLIC SParK

(Me TaLLIC C aT X One SParKInG TIMe X One TIMe PePTO)

OWNED BY: Lori Adamski-Peek POINTS: 290

TOTAL EARNINGS: $8,267.75

One Metallic Spark, “Titus,” started out on track to be an Open horse for Lori Adamski-Peek’s trainer, Brandon Buttars. Another horse came along that was a better fit for the Open track, so Titus became Peek’s Boxing mount.

“Titus and I clicked almost immediately,” she said. “He’s a lot of horse, having been shown at the Open level for two years. My focus was simply to bring him down to my level. He responded right away. He’s extremely feely, very athletic, and has a lot of try, so I concentrated on keeping him calm, quiet, and confident.”

Adamski-Peek attributes earning a National Championship to her and Buttars’ training philosophy.

“I never set out with a National Championship in mind, though I am honored and genuinely thrilled to receive the recognition,” she said. “Brandon and I focus on keeping our horses mentally happy and healthy. We strategize carefully about which shows to take our horses to and are mindful not to overshow them.”

Midseason, Titus had a minor injury during turnout that taught Adamski-Peek a couple of valuable lessons.

“Cosmetically, it looked worse than it was, and he was never truly ‘off,’ ” she shared. “But it’s always difficult to compete when there’s a concern in the back of your mind about possibly aggravating something by showing. Brandon and the veterinarians were confident he was fine, and I learned not to overreact like a worried mom and trust the experts.”

Adamski-Peek’s support system includes Buttars, whom she values beyond measure; her husband, Tom, her biggest cheerleader; and the Buttars family, with whom she shares a true connection. And she has great admiration for Titus.

“Titus won this championship because he gives everything every time he steps in the pen,” she shared. “We’ve excelled in the reining portion of the event because he has a big, honest stop; smooth lead changes; and solid turnarounds. In the cow work, his athleticism takes care of me. I’m still working on that part of my riding. I feel incredibly fortunate to have a horse like Titus. It’s not lost on me how lucky I am that he came into my life.”

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Addisyn R. Grilli & Im EveryChics Dream

Owned by Amanda Grilli

OWNED BY: Amanda Grilli

POINTS: 242

TOTAL EARNINGS: $3,182.46

2025 marked Addisyn Grilli’s first year in the cow horse, as well as Im EveryChics Dream’s debut in the event. She’s had the horse since he was 3 years old.

“We’ve been learning everything together,” she said. “He takes me through everything, even if he doesn’t know what he’s doing. He takes care of me through it all. He’s such a good horse and so honest about everything.”

Before the cow horse, Grilli and her mount competed in American Quarter Horse Association ranch horse versatility and reining classes, later adding some stock horse events and gradually building up to the cow horse.

Living in Colorado poses its own challenges, with weather limiting riding time, but Grilli makes it work, riding at J&J Cooks Performance Horses as much as she can locally and riding with Cayley Wilson before and at shows. In 2026, Grilli looks forward to more success and opportunity.

“I’m excited to keep learning with him,” she said. “He’s preparing me to learn what I need to know to show a futurity horse and gain confidence in the pen. He’s such a solid horse to learn on.”

LIMITED NON PRO BOXING

Patti Spangler & Reyzn Debra

Owned by Curt and Patti Spangler

OWNED BY: Curt and Patti Spangler

POINTS: 386

TOTAL EARNINGS: $3,191.55

Partners since 2022, Patti Spangler and Reyzn Debra have a special bond.

“I tell her she’s the love of my life, and my husband knows it,” she said with a laugh. “She’s just phenomenal, and I can’t say enough about her. She loves the show pen and loves her job immensely.”

Spangler came to cow horse via NRCHA professional Dell Hendricks in 2020 when she bought her first cow horse—a 4-yearold that was a little too much for her experience. “Debra” is a 10-year-old, seasoned bridle horse and a great fit. Their path to this title came after a break to start her own business.

“I took about a year away from the show pen,” Spangler said. “We just kept riding and trying to put together what I call the ‘1-million-piece puzzle’ getting the reined work and fence work figured out.”

All the pieces started coming together this year, with the pair winning its class for the first time.

“We finally won our first class at the Wild Rag Classic,” she recalled. “That was the biggest thing that happened for me in 2025. We’d been second and third a lot, but we finally put it all together.”

Achieving this feat couldn’t be done without Spangler’s supporters, including Dell and Terri Hendricks and her husband, Curt.

“Dell is a fantastic coach and trainer,” she said. “And Terri is the best cheerleader. And my husband ran my business while I went off and showed a crazy amount this year. If it weren’t for him, I couldn’t have gone down the road as many times as I did this year.”

YOUTH BOXING

Ellie B. Haaby & Ima Lil Cow Fresh

Owned by Tenley Haaby

OWNED BY: Tenley Haaby POINTS: 150

TOTAL EARNINGS: $1,851.50

Ima Lil Cow Fresh started out as Tenly Haaby’s horse, but when daughter Ellie needed a mount, they gelded “Wager” and he became a Youth Boxing horse and treasured partner.

“Wager is the best!” exclaimed 12-yearold Ellie Haaby. “He’s kind, sweet, and loves people. He’s also athletic, talented, and so smart. He’s taught me to read cows, and I love to ride him bareback and trail ride when we’re not practicing.”

The National title came together one show at a time. Haaby said the NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby was her favorite event of 2025.

“It was my first time winning at a major event,” she shared. “That show taught me how to show under pressure. It was special because I was the only one in my family who got to show. I had a blast.”

In 2025, Haaby learned to trust that her horse was ready to show. The pair competed a lot, so keeping her gelding from outthinking her was top of mind.

“My mom makes everything happen,” Haaby said. “She always coaches me at the shows and is my biggest supporter. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity she’s given me.”

BOX DRIVE

Kendra Suhling & Stratocaster One

Owned by Kendra Suhling

OWNED BY: Kendra Suhling POINTS: 284

TOTAL EARNINGS: $2,831.10

Stratocaster One, “Slugger,” partnered with Kendra Suhling as a 2-year-old and then competed with both Suhling and NRCHA professional Abby Mixon during his futurity year. Mixon took the reins for the derbies in 2024, and then an injury led to some turnout time at home before Slugger finally became solely Suhling’s mount in 2025.

“Slugger has a quirky personality that sometimes leads us to question his intelligence,” Suhling said with a laugh. “Once at South Point, he reached out and tried to eat grass on a picture in an aisle way. But he’s totally forgiven for his oddball antics because he always goes straight to work when they put a cow in the pen. He’s really cow-smart and does a great job keeping us in position.”

At the beginning of 2025, Suhling and Mixon sat down and set goals for the year— including a National title.

“My plan was to start showing down the fence, but I still had boxing eligibility,” she explained. “Because it was likely to be my last year eligible, I told her I’d like to try to win the National Championship. We didn’t really do anything different throughout the year for this award. We go to major events to show in derbies, so we tried to peak him for those and then let off the throttle a bit when we showed at affiliate shows.”

Confidence plays a major role in cow horse, and Suhling’s was shaken after she broke her ankle at the end of 2024, leading to eight weeks out of the saddle.

“Luckily, Abby never lost confidence in me and was there for every run, helping me work through problems and celebrating when we got it right,” she said. “I can’t thank her enough for her patience and coaching.”

Suhling also appreciates the support of her family.

“There’s no way I could’ve shown as much as I did in 2025 without their support,” she shared. “My husband and his parents were there to pick up the slack at home while I was gone—they made it possible for me to win this award.”

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20 25 MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS

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

The National Reined Cow Horse Association Merit Award Program recognizes equines that have performed at a consistent level of excellence in reined cow horse. Using their show record, which encompasses an entire career rather than single major event titles, as criteria enables the horse to earn distinction by winning smaller checks at regional and national competitions across the United States. The NRCHA Merit Award Program is a testament to the longevity of those stalwart athletes whose owners and/ or trainers can depend on them to bring home a win.

The 2025 results are based on the rules in place for 2025. Read about the updated Merit Award Program on page 46.

Supreme Total Earnings.

Horse Name/Owner Name

ALL ABOUT THAT SHINE/Lesli Gilbert or Deborah Papaioanu

ARA REBEL KING/Aldo Ramon

BEAST OV BURDEN/David J. Dillman

BET HE SPARKS/K & L Phillips LLC

BET HESA COOL CAT/Brittany Curlee

BET HESA NICS BOON/Scott & Darnell Trueblood

BET HEZA PRIZE/Kristy Johnson

BET SHESA FANCY CAT/SB Legacy Ranch, LLC

BLACK N BLUU/Lori Conrow

BLINDED BY THE STORM/Jace C. Sheridan

BLINDFOLDED/Sheila Mowat

BLUES WRIGHT ON/Dean Rand & Megan Ciana

BOWMANS KITTY/Kaylee Thompson

BRIGHT SIDED/Randy & Celia Gamble

BROTHER BLU/Sheila R. Combs

CAT OUTLAW/Josie Driscoll

CATTATOUILLE/Chelsea Christoffersen

CHICS CALL ME SMART/Kevin Seidl

COLONELS NINJA PUNCH/Amanda J. Carnes

COMMANDALENAS LEGACY/Dana Grafft

COWTOWN DUAL/Kathryn Klesper

CR TUFF GEORGE REY/Angie Kilpatrick

DOCTOR SPARK/Debbie Crafton

DR BOONOLENA/Baily Brent/Bree Shopbell

DRESSED IN OAK/Casey & Nichole Branquinho

DUALIN ALITTLE TIME/Debbie Crafton

DUALIN WITH A COW/Stephanie Katherine Campbell

DUNIT DUAL/Allison Latham

DYNAMITE KAT/Eric Durden & Lindsay Awbrey

FOUNDLOVEATHOOTERS/Debbie Crafton

GOOD TIME/Corey &/Or Kristen Cushing

GOT THE MONEY HUNNY/Terry & Deanna Johnson

HENDRIXX/Monica Wille

HESA WEE BET/Debbie Crafton

HIGH POWERED PEPTO/Collin Stochmanski

HIGH ROLLIN ROYCE/Terry & Deanna Johnson

HOTT AND JUICY/Bonds Ranch

HOTT ROD/Lynne W. Wurzer

CERTIFICATE OF ABILITY 2025

HUERFANO RIVER BLUE/Glenda Parker

HUGHES THIS CHIC/SB Legacy Ranch, LLC

ILLBEYOURHICKLEBERRY/Bret & Amie Paulick

IMA DIRTY REYED HEAD/Melissa A. McCaffity

INNUCENT QT/Dennis Tuscher

ISR A LITTLE LACE/Brendan and Stacy Duesterhaus

ISR WYN A BLUE/Brendan and Stacy Duesterhaus

JAYMES BOND/Bonds Ranch

JULE SMART REY/Shawna Miller

KUAL OUTLAW/Michelle Cannon

LEAN HOT N STYLISH/Stephanie Katherine Campbell

LENALILTOTHEWRIGHT/Linda S. Katz

LIGHTLY SPARKLED/Dilley & Knoles

LIL DUSTY DUAL REY/Sallianne O Neal

LIL SANN BELLE/Heidi D. Abshire

LITTLE CIELO/Brendan and Stacy Duesterhaus

LITTLE RED SCOOTER/Tyler Follett

LOOKING REY SMART/Justabouta Ranch Inc

MAXIMUM DREAM/Josie Driscoll

METAL STORM/Bronwyn McCormick

METALLIC METAL/Andrea Luce

METALLIC N SHINE/Andrea Luce

METALLIC SUPERSTAR/Mark T. &/or Savannah H. Kerns

MISTER WHIZ/Dr. Beth Peterson

O MISS KITTY/Laurel laba

ONE METALLIC SPARK/Lori Adamski Peek

ONE ROWDY BET 19/Mark & Judith Materne

ONE SMOKIN TAZ/Michael C. Tracy

QUEEN IN THE NORTH/Michael Leach

RAB SHINEY SCOOTER/Danny B. Turner

RISTABOON/Haylee Scholzen

ROCK AND ROLL TRAIN/Andrea Luce

ROCKIN BOON SAN/Dawn Patterson

ROOSTERSRUNNINSHINE/Jaynalee Waldrip

ROYAL BOON ROAN/Chet & Angela Vogt

RTR ALL RISE/Redtail Ranch Perf Horses LLC

RTR RED HOT STERLING/Susan Ann or Jann C. Osterberg

RTR REDS STILISH CAT/Shelley M. Clapp

RTR STARLIGHT REYS/Betty Novak &/or Nolan Hansen

RTR TRAVALIN JUSTICE/Shelley Clapp

2025 CERTIFICATE OF ABILITY

SALLY BE TUFF/Cathy Snead

SCOOT TO THRILL/Jim Dobler/Heather McLevin

SEVEN S PRETTYSMART/Hope Mills

SHEZA GOOD BET/Kelly Ann Preisser

SHINEY AND VERYSMART/Dianne Deal

SHINERS VOODOO DOLL/Ellie Willoughby

SILVER TOY PISTOL/Raton Ranch/Manda McCarthy

SJR DIAMOND ESTEE/Kathleen Maine-Heath

SJR DIAMOND LUNA/Debbie Crafton

SJR SUMKINDAROCKSTAR/Debbie Crafton

SMART NICHOLAS/L & K Barker Family Trust

SMART SMOKEN REMEDY/Bret & Amie Paulick

SMART STYLIN REY/Gary W. or Tracy L. Thede

SMARTLILMISTER/Andrea Luce

SMOOTH REIN/Claire L. Edwards

SOME KINDA KIT KAT/Sliding J Ranch, LLC

SON OF A SWEET SHINE/Randi McCook

SPARKING METALLIC/Hope Mills

SPARKN/Adeline Gracie Bricker

STYLING RUSTY REY/Gary W. or Tracy L Thede

STYLISH DOUBLE DEE/Zach and Allie Beckman

STYLISH TALLICA/Amanda A Bettencourt

SUGARNICK/Double Horn Ranch

SURVIVOROO/Kristen K. Troxel

TAGGLINE/Teague Diversified

TALKIN BOUT RUBYS/Amber Liebel

TC FILLYN MY WHIZKEY/Tara and Cody Matsler

THE CASH TRAIN/Double Dove Ranch

THE DANE GER ZONE/Tara Tiffany Heckman

THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN/Beverly L. Servi

THIS CATS THE MARK/Lori Adamski Peek

TRIPLE X CHIC/Dana Grafft

TRR ROAN LIL PLAYGUN/Caroline H. Preble

TWO TIMIN KAT/Molly Blemler

UNO IM WRIGHT/Michael N. Vipham

VINTAGE AMBROSIA/Lazy 4 T Ranch

VOODOO SWEETHEART/Debbie Crafton

WOODYS TWISTIN CHIC/Vineland Equine LLC

WR ICEMAN/Eric & Wendy Dunn

WR SMOKIN GOLD/R Hal Cowhorses LLC/FPH LLC

The Certificate of Ability is the first award for which a money-earning reined cow horse can qualify. A horse will be certified after winning a total of $500 in any NRCHA class or combination of classes. It is the NRCHA’s intention that the Certificate of Ability be available to several horses that demonstrate proficiency in cow horse competition. Earnings from Category 2 Special Events are not counted toward this award.

2025 SUPERIOR COW HORSE

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

hackamore and bridle winnings to total $10,000 to receive this award. The NRCHA believes that any horse that wins $10,000 in a single class or combination of classes and events is certainly considered a Superior Cow Horse and should be recognized. Earnings from Non Pro Boxing, Intermediate Non Pro Boxing, Limited Non Pro Boxing, Youth Boxing, and Category 2 Special Events are not counted toward this award.

SUPERIOR REINED COW HORSES OF 2025

A BOON NAMED SIOUX/Lisa C. Reiter

ARA REBEL KING/Aldo Ramon

BEAST OV BURDEN/David J. Dillman

BET HE SPARKS/K & L Phillips LLC

BET HESA COOL CAT/Brittany Curlee

BET HESA NICS BOON/Scott & Darnell Trueblood

BET HEZA PRIZE/Kristy Johnson

BET SHESA FANCY CAT/SB Legacy Ranch, LLC

BLACK N BLUU/Lori Conrow

BLINDED BY THE STORM/Jace C Sheridan

BLINDFOLDED/Sheila Mowat

BLUES WRIGHT ON/Dean Rand & Megan Ciana

BROTHER BLU/Sheila R. Combs

CATTATOUILLE/Chelsea Christoffersen

COLD SHOT/Jim D. Dobler

COWTOWN DUAL/Kathryn Klesper

CR TUFF GEORGE REY/Angie Kilpatrick

DOCTOR SPARK/Debbie Crafton

DR BOONOLENA/Baily Brent / Bree Shopbell

DRESSED IN OAK/Casey & Nichole Branquinho

DUALIN ALITTLE TIME/Debbie Crafton

DYNAMITE KAT/Eric Durden & Lindsay Awbrey

FOUNDLOVEATHOOTERS/Debbie Crafton

GOOD TIME/Corey &/Or Kristen Cushing

GOT THE MONEY HUNNY/Terry & Deanna Johnson

HENDRIXX/Monica Wille

HESA WEE BET/Debbie Crafton

HOTT AND JUICY/Bonds Ranch

HOTT ROD/Lynne W. Wurzer

HUGHES THIS CHIC/SB Legacy Ranch, LLC

ILLBEYOURHICKLEBERRY/Bret & Amie Paulick

ISR A LITTLE LACE/Brendan and Stacy Duesterhaus

ISR WYN A BLUE/Brendan and Stacy Duesterhaus

JAYMES BOND/Bonds Ranch

JULE SMART REY/Shawna Miller

KUAL OUTLAW/Michelle Cannon

LENALILTOTHEWRIGHT/Linda S. Katz

LIGHTLY SPARKLED/Dilley & Knoles

LIL DUSTY DUAL REY/Sallianne O Neal

LIL SANN BELLE/Heidi D Abshire

LITTLE CIELO/Brendan and Stacy Duesterhaus

LITTLE RED SCOOTER/Tyler Follett

LOOKING REY SMART/Justabouta Ranch Inc

MASTER OF THE SEAS/Ruth Jackson

METAL STORM/Bronwyn McCormick

METALLIC METAL/Andrea Luce

METALLIC N SHINE/Andrea Luce

METALLIC SUPERSTAR/Mark T &/ Savannah H Kerns

MY FANCY BET/Lesli Gilbert

NO TRAINING WHEELS/Kassidy D Cabot

ONE METALLIC SPARK/Lori Adamski Peek

ONE ROWDY BET 19/Mark & Judith Materne

RAB SHINEY SCOOTER/Danny B Turner

ROCK AND ROLL TRAIN/Andrea Luce

ROCKIN BOON SAN/Dawn Patterson

ROYAL BOON ROAN/Chet & Angela Vogt

RTR ALL RISE/Redtail Ranch Perf Horses LLC

RTR RED HOT STERLING/Susan Ann or Jann C. Osterberg

RTR STARLIGHT REYS/Betty Novak /or Nolan Hansen

SEVEN S PRETTYSMART/Hope Mills

SHINEY AND VERYSMART/Dianne Deal

SHINERS VOODOO DOLL/Ellie Willoughby

SJR DIAMOND LUNA/Debbie Crafton

SJR REYSON/Mack & Gretchen Dodsworth

SJR SUMKINDAROCKSTAR/Debbie Crafton

SK VINTAGE MERCEDES/Dreams Come True Farm LLC

SMART NICHOLAS/L & K Barker Family Trust

SMART SMOKEN REMEDY/Bret & Amie Paulick

SMARTLILMISTER/Andrea Luce

SMOOTH REIN/Claire L. Edwards

SOME KINDA KIT KAT/Sliding J Ranch, LLC

SON OF A SWEET SHINE/Randi McCook

SPARKING METALLIC/Hope Mills

SPARKN/Adeline Gracie Bricker

STARLIGHT DRIVER/Kelsey DeLaPlaine Fulmer

STYLISH TALLICA/Amanda A Bettencourt

SUGARNICK/Double Horn Ranch

SURVIVOROO/Kristen K. Troxel

TALKIN BOUT RUBYS/Amber Liebel

TC FILLYN MY WHIZKEY/Tara and Cody Matsler

THE CASH TRAIN/Double Dove Ranch

THE DANE GER ZONE/Tara Tiffany Heckman

THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN/Beverly L. Servi

THIS CATS THE MARK/Lori Adamski Peek

TRR ROAN LIL PLAYGUN/Caroline H. Preble

VINTAGE AMBROSIA/Lazy 4 T Ranch

VOODOO SWEETHEART/Debbie Crafton

WOODYS TWISTIN CHIC/Vineland Equine LLC

WR ICEMAN/Eric & Wendy Dunn

2025 SUPERIOR NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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

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

SUPERIOR NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2025

2025 NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE

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

NON PRO BOXING ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE 2025

Horse Name/Owner Name

DOCTOR SPARK/Debbie Crafton

GOOD TIME/Corey &/or Kristen Cushing

GOT THE MONEY HUNNY/Terry & Deanna Johnson

HAL ON ICE/Leslie Gale

HIGH STRESSIN CAT/Triple D Ranches LLC

JUDGE BOON/EJ Laubscher

METALLIC METAL/Andrea Luce

METALLIC MOLLIE/Nancy Perlich

MISTER WHIZ/Dr. Beth Peterson

NEVER SHORT ON CASH/Melinda L. Cheetham

ONE METALLIC SPARK/Lori Adamski-Peek

ONE SMOKIN TAZ/Michael C. Tracy

RISTABOON/Haylee Scholzen

RPL BOON/Nancy Winkelman

SHEZA GOOD BET/Kelly Ann Preisser

SISTER SIERA/Kira C. Tomlinson

SOME KINDA KIT KAT/Sliding J Ranch, LLC

SOULA SHINER/Gianna S. Hansen

STILL WRIGHT/Cheryl Haaren

STYLISH REYS/Paige Brummund

THECATSOUTTATHEHAT/Dark Horse Inc.

TR GUNS AND ROSES/Karla Steckel

UNO IM WRIGHT/Michael N. Vipham

VOODOO SWEETHEART/Debbie Crafton

WING ANDA PRAYER/Calley Rae Satriana

2025 SUPREME REINED COW HORSE

The Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award is reserved for the unique individual that has shown and won money in all divisions and garnered $25,000 in earnings. A horse must meet the following criteria:

a. The horse must have been shown in approved Limited Age Events (LAE) and earned at least $1,000 in these events. The horse must have been shown in the hackamore and have earned at least $1,000 in this event. Money earned at the NRCHA Hackamore Classic limited age event may count toward either LAE money or hackamore money, so long as it is counted only once. Up to $20,000 of any monies won at these two types of events can be applied to the total earnings required.

b. The horse must win a total of $25,000. After considering the totals earned from Limited Age Events and the hackamore, with the limitations previously stated, the remaining balance must be won in the bridle division.

c. Money earned in the Non Pro Boxing, Intermediate Non Pro Boxing, Limited Non Pro Boxing, and Youth Boxing classes does not count toward the Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award.

d. To fulfill the hackamore requirement, earnings must come from NRCHA Horse Show Hackamore classes or Hackamore Classic LAE money can count toward either LAE money or hackamore money, so long as it is counted only once.

e. Money earned in the two-rein class will count as bridle earnings for the merit award program.

f. Foals of 2000 and prior will be grandfathered into this program and are not required to have won the $1,000 in Limited Age Events and hackamore, but still must win a total of $25,000. As of January 1, 2002, earnings which count toward the Merit Awards are all NRCHA Approved horse shows, LAE and Category 1 Special Events. Merit Award applications are available at nrcha.com/nrcha-merit-awards-program/.

20 25 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

Cow horse competitors from around the world and of all ages worked their way to 2025 Regional Champion titles, showing their dedication and competitive grit.

CANADIAN REGION

Box Drive & Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Hick A Cat

(WR This Cats Smart x Hickup A Buck x Docs Hickory)

RIDER: Nicole Smith

OWNER: Nicole Smith

POINTS: 41; 65

MONEY EARNED: $1,800; $2,950

HORSE: ULU Willow Cat

(U Lazy U AutCat x Freckles And Pep x Mr Peppys Freckles)

RIDER: Clay Harty

OWNER: U Bar U Land Holdings Ltd.

POINTS: 71

MONEY EARNED: $1,532

CANADIAN REGION

continued

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: WhizNChicNStarlight

(Whiz N Starlight x MS Tyson Chic N Nic x Smart Chic Olena)

RIDER: Kade A. Fisher

OWNER: Colton S. Poffenroth

POINTS: 65

MONEY EARNED: $2,455

Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: SLR Won Smart Wolf

(Paddys Irish Whiskey x Smart Miss Wolf x Smart Trip Olena)

RIDER: Jonathan Morrison

OWNER: Robyn and Jonathan Morrison

POINTS: 131

MONEY EARNED: $3,602.50

Non Pro Boxing & Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Stylish Rascal

(Boons Play x Miss Acre Style x Bob Acre Doc)

RIDER: Hanna M. Bedard

OWNER: GP Bedard Ranches

POINTS: 174; 71

MONEY EARNED: $3,867.80; $1,567

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Call Ya Next Tuesday (Call Me Mitch x Whata Way To Go x Pale Face Jose)

RIDER: Carlene J. Schmidt

OWNER: Carlene J. Schmidt

POINTS: 44

MONEY EARNED: $2,150

Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Surelys Rebel

(Metallic Rebel x Surely A Chic x Surely A Pepto)

RIDER: Erin Durrell

OWNER: Erin Durrell

POINTS: 16

MONEY EARNED: $1,200

Open Two Rein

HORSE: Bet On Picasso

(Cats Picasso x Fire On Me x Bet On Me 498)

RIDER: Melody M. Andrews

OWNER: John C. Swales

POINTS: 51

MONEY EARNED: $2,325

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Purdy Bossy (CD Lights x Purdy Metallica x Metallic Cat)

RIDER: Massimo Garlanda

OWNER: Laureen Little

POINTS: 65

MONEY EARNED: $1,728.25

Intermediate

Non Pro Bridle & Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Metallic Duals (Metallic Cat x Duals Play Kit x Kit Dual)

RIDER: Lara J. Myer

OWNER: Spring Haven Ranches

POINTS: 62, 108

MONEY EARNED: $1,936, $3,524

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Cold Shot

(Stevie Rey Von x What Ya Gonna Do x High Sign Nugget)

RIDER: Brady Jensen

OWNER: Jim D. Dobler

POINTS: 22

MONEY EARNED: $800

Open Bridle

HORSE: MM Golden ElDorado (Golden Lena Chex x ElDorado Annie x Topline Eldorado)

RIDER: Clint C. Swales

OWNER: Llana Malmberg

POINTS: 73

MONEY EARNED: $2,501

Youth Boxing

HORSE: CR Im That Tuff (Woody Be Tuff x Sarahs Super Cat x High Brow Cat)

RIDER: Taylor B. Myer

OWNER: Spring Haven Ranches

POINTS: 103

MONEY EARNED: $1,290.80

Preliminary High RiderBronzesScoring

INTERNATIONAL REGION

DISCLAIMER:

In accordance with NRCHA Rule 4.11.1, some classes in this region did not have a qualifying horse or horse-and-rider combination that met the minimum eligibility requirements.

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Silver Catfish

(Rainboon Man x Vans Lil Pepidot x Smart LiI Highbrow)

RIDER: Klaus Paucker

OWNER: Klaus Paucker

POINTS: 20

MONEY EARNED: $799.32

Non Pro & Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Ans Mokie Vaquero

(Ans Mokie Cat x Junes Little CD x CD Olena)

RIDER: Segura Raimundo

OWNER: Raimundo Segura De Lassaletta

POINTS: 9; 16

MONEY EARNED: $0; $444

Open Bridle & Open Two Rein

HORSE: DG Sirius Rey Scoot

(Roany Red x Smartys Rockin Scoot x Smart Lil Scoot)

RIDER: Phillip Haug

OWNER: Melanie Heinrich

POINTS: 24; 22

MONEY EARNED: $627.06; $898.32

Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Hot As Wasabi

(Little Dulces Rey x Whirlacat x High Brow Cat)

RIDER: Sarah Destefanis

OWNER: Sarah Destefanis

POINTS: 60

MONEY EARNED: $2,273.75

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Kitty Can Dew

(Chexs N Five x HS Snapper Cielo x nan)

RIDER: Peter Trixner

OWNER: Peter Trixner

POINTS: 3

MONEY EARNED: $61.44

Non Pro Boxing & Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Sheza Good Bet (Bet Hesa Cat x Smart Mariah x Smart Little Lena)

RIDER: Kelly Ann Preisser

OWNER: Kelly Ann Preisser

POINTS: 136, 120

MONEY EARNED: $2,967.29, $1,315.20

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Lil Gunna R Great

(ARC Gunna Sparkya x Lil Ruffles R Great x Lil Ruf Peppy)

RIDER: Samuele Poli Barberis

OWNER: Ingrid Novasconi

POINTS: 29

MONEY EARNED: $1,499.84

Box Drive

HORSE: Pay Day Dual Rey

(Dual Rey x JustaPepto x Peptoboonsmal)

RIDER: Kendra S. Shaw

OWNER: Kendra S. Shaw

POINTS: 94.5

MONEY EARNED: $1,406.58

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Diamond Royalty

(One Time Royalty x Our Special Diamonds x Genuine As Diamonds)

RIDER: Linda K. Field

OWNER: Linda K. Field

POINTS: 51

MONEY EARNED: $907.25

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Metallic Sannspark

(Sannman x Haidas Shiner Sonita x A Shiner Named Sioux)

RIDER: Bailey K. Bixenman/Morgan V. Pennington

OWNER: Deborah Davidson

POINTS: 62

MONEY EARNED: $910.65

Non

Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Rum Tum Tugger

(Kit Kat Sugar x Smooth Sonnet x Smooth As A Cat)

RIDER: Katie Jo Matusio

OWNER: Katie Jo Matusio

POINTS: 32

MONEY EARNED: $1,104.50

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Graceful Smart Cat

(WR This Cats Smart x GracieLights x CD Lights)

RIDER: Manda R. McCarthy

OWNER: Emily and Marjorie Jaques

POINTS: 110

MONEY EARNED: $1,784.46

Non

Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Blu My Cover

(Once In A Blu Boon x Lil Play Rey x Reys Dual Badger)

RIDER: Kristy Kay Miller

OWNER: Kristy Kay Miller

POINTS: 56

MONEY EARNED: $1,622.55

Open Bridle

HORSE: Blazin Sign Of Peppy

(Smart Little Sign x Little Ms Peppy Bars x Im A Spicey Gormay)

RIDER: Alexa Benavidez/Monty L. Bruce

OWNER: Susan Vreeman

POINTS: 127

MONEY EARNED: $3,859.95

Open Two Rein

HORSE: All Hail Da Vinci

(One Time Royalty x Highbrow Masterpiece x High Brow Cat)

RIDER: Matthew W. Matusio

OWNER: Kelli A. Abraham

POINTS: 93

MONEY EARNED: $2,365.05

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Shes A Leap Of Faith

(Hes A Leap Of Faith x BLS First Choice x SR Instant Choice)

RIDER: Aaron J. Goldade

OWNER: Rebecca Jo Meinecke

POINTS: 72

MONEY EARNED: $2,698.10

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Surely This Time (Surely A Pepto x Its That Time Again x A Chic In Time)

RIDER: Riley Franz

OWNER: Karey E. Louthan

POINTS: 102

MONEY EARNED: $860.75

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

continued

Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Angelia

(High Brow Cat x Jaebars Angel x Smart Little Jaebar)

RIDER: Isabelle R. Scheffel

OWNER: Isabelle R. Scheffel

POINTS: 53

MONEY EARNED: $509.60

NORTHEASTERN REGION

Box Drive & Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: JMP Long Nose Nate

(Peptomatic x Lil Katie Lena x Little Dors Lena)

RIDER: Jessica A. Martin

OWNER: Jessica A. Martin

POINTS: 35, 33

MONEY EARNED: $332.20, $1,734

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Boxo Opus Magnum

(WR This Cats Smart x Opus Chic x Smart Chic Olena)

RIDER: Jecca R. Ostrander

OWNER: Box O Quarter Horses

POINTS: 81

MONEY EARNED: $1,701.59

Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Metallic Heart (Metallic Cat x Ms Mimosa x Freckles Playboy)

RIDER: Wendy George

OWNER: Walking 7T Quarter Horses

POINTS: 189

MONEY EARNED: $987.63

Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Boxo Opus Magnum

(WR This Cats Smart x Opus Chic x Smart Chic Olena)

RIDER: Jecca R. Ostrander

OWNER: Box O Quarter Horses

POINTS: 102

MONEY EARNED: $3,390.60

Non Pro Bridle & Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Prince Rey

(Dual Smart Rey x Principessa x Peptoboonsmal)

RIDER: Jacob Partridge

OWNER: Lauren K. Partridge

POINTS: 45; 40

MONEY EARNED: $1,361.60; $1,311.20

NORTHEASTERN REGION

continued

Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Desis Hot Dish

(Hottish x Desirable and Catty x High Brow Cat)

RIDER: Jordan Egan

OWNER: Jordan Egan

POINTS: 103

MONEY EARNED: $876.40

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Bet Shes A Royal Cat

(Bet Hesa Cat x RCC Royal Oak x RCC Oaks Signet)

RIDER: Krista Diane Larouche

OWNER: Krista Diane Larouche

POINTS: 73

MONEY EARNED: $1,128.45

Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Stoney Cool Mitch

(Call Me Mitch x SaddleMeOnSaturday x Mister Dual Pep)

RIDER: Jordan Egan

OWNER: Jordan Egan

POINTS: 235

MONEY EARNED: $798.80

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Wild Sided

(Blind Sided x Chicks Misty Morning x Bets Smart Lena)

RIDER: Matthew Lipka

OWNER: Daniel and Kerri Detweiler

POINTS: 134.5

MONEY EARNED: $2,152.8

CANADIAN REGION

NORTHEASTERN REGION

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Little Boy Boons

(Smart Boons x Katie Belle Blue x Metallic Cat)

RIDER: Samantha Andriola

OWNER: Samantha Andriola

POINTS: 41

MONEY EARNED: $1,662

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: TimeForLightening

(One Time Pepto x SDP Gretchens Kitty x Hydrive Cat)

RIDER: Lisa M. Bowman

OWNER: Flying B Ranch

POINTS: 85

MONEY EARNED: $1,424.05

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Mister One Time

(One Time Pepto x Misters Peppy Girl x Mister Dual Pep)

RIDER: Shelley L. Hagan

OWNER: Shelley L. Hagan

POINTS: 37

MONEY EARNED: $1,367

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Dual Time Tess

(Dual Reyish x Lil One Time x One Time Pepto)

RIDER: Chet Martin

OWNER: Marie Fraser

POINTS: 58

MONEY EARNED: $1,885

NORTHEASTERN REGION

Open Two Rein

HORSE: I Toad You So

(Sannman x Oh Why Not x One Time Pepto)

RIDER: Rebecca L. Lipka

OWNER: Scott A. or Robin M. Waite

POINTS: 80.5

MONEY EARNED: $1,997.40

Open Bridle

HORSE: Flashed

(Catty Hawk x Dual Reyann x Dual Rey)

RIDER: Joe W. Harper/Brandy Johnson

OWNER: Diane Wilson

POINTS: 86

MONEY EARNED: $2,362

NORTHWEST REGION

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Shiney Lil Tick Tock

(Hickory Holly Time x Cowgirl Sparkles x Shining Spark)

RIDER: Hannah Soifer

OWNER: Wren and Rose Farm LLC

POINTS: 77

MONEY EARNED: $340

Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Lil Whizkey Suprise

(Whizkey N Diamonds x A Little Surprise x Wimpys Little Step)

RIDER: Kendall M. Lebo

OWNER: Kendall M. Lebo

POINTS: 20

MONEY EARNED: $205

Box Drive

HORSE: Uno Smart Fritz

(One Smart Response x Roosters Miss Fritz x Gallo Del Cielo)

RIDER: Rachel A. Semrau

OWNER: John B. Semrau

POINTS: 132

MONEY EARNED: $3,432.75

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NORTHWEST REGION

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Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Honey Voodoo

(Shiners Voodoo Dr x Smart As Sister x Very Smart Remedy)

RIDER: Karolyn K. Herrigstad

OWNER: Karolyn K. Herrigstad

POINTS: 99

MONEY EARNED: $1,971

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: StylishInMetallic

(Metal Tax x Peptos Poco Peppy x Smart Nu Pepto)

RIDER: Jake Flint

OWNER: Holly Hopkins

POINTS: 43

MONEY EARNED: $2,218.50

Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Stankish

(Hottish x Metallic Socks x Metallic Cat)

RIDER: Erica Swank

OWNER: Erica Swank

POINTS: 180

MONEY EARNED: $2,572.85

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: LadiesFlyFirstClass

(Smart Santana x Fly N First Class x Drag And Fly)

RIDER: Samantha S. Von Marbod

OWNER: Michael and Samantha Pinto

POINTS: 56

MONEY EARNED: $1,512.50

CANADIAN REGION

NORTHWEST REGION

Non Pro Boxing & Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Lil John Henry

(Little Trona x Glo A Little Smarter x King Glo Solano)

RIDER: Seth Schaafsma

OWNER: Carissa Nichole Schaafsma

POINTS: 143; 167

MONEY EARNED: $2,910.45; $2,861.65

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: TC Fillyn My Whizkey

(Whizkey N Diamonds x Lenas Fillynic x Lenas Wright On)

RIDER: Tara L. Matsler

OWNER: Tara L. and Cody Matsler

POINTS: 58

MONEY EARNED: $2,785

Non Pro Bridle, Level 1 Non Pro Bridle, & Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Talkin Bout Rubys (Smooth Talkin Style x ARC Rubysinthabag x One Time Pepto)

RIDER: Amber K. Liebel

OWNER: Amber K. Liebel

POINTS: 124; 144; 99.5

MONEY EARNED: $3,633.75; $3,175; $2,932.50

Open Bridle

HORSE: Smoketta Cat (Dual R Smokin x Fletchetta Cat x High Brow Cat)

RIDER: Jim W. Spence/Terry L. Christiansen

OWNER: Terry and Annette Christiansen

POINTS: 221.5

MONEY EARNED: $7,655.17

NORTHWEST REGION

Open Hackamore

HORSE: SJR Reyson

(Dual Rey x Playguns King Badger x Playgun)

RIDER: Mack M. Dodsworth

OWNER: Mack M. and Gretchen Dodsworth

POINTS: 159

MONEY EARNED: $6,655

Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Blinded By The Storm

(Blind Sided x Dew It Flo x Mr Peponita Flo)

RIDER: Kassady Helsen

OWNER: Jace C. Sheridan

POINTS: 85

MONEY EARNED: $1,495

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Ima Lil Cow Fresh

(Hashtags x Six Boon x Boon Too Suen)

RIDER: Ellie B. Haaby

OWNER: Tenley Haaby

POINTS: 93

MONEY EARNED: $1,106.50

Open Two Rein

HORSE: Cinderellas Kitten

(WR This Cats Smart x Shining Cinderella x Shining Spark)

RIDER: Jake A. Telford/Taylor Adams

OWNER: Courtney Marie Brown

POINTS: 137

MONEY EARNED: $4,832.70

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Box Drive

HORSE: Stratocaster One

(Stevie Rey Von x Scoot A Lil Closer x Smart Lil Scoot)

RIDER: Kendra Suhling

OWNER: Kendra Suhling

POINTS: 249

MONEY EARNED: $1,896.10

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: BoonShinen

(Smart Boons x Shine Up My Sliders x Shiners Vintage)

RIDER: Megan R. Waddell

OWNER: Megan R. Waddell

POINTS: 191

MONEY EARNED: $2,044.42

Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Mister Whiz

(Mister Smarts x Brat Olena Whiz x Topsail Whiz)

RIDER: Dr. Beth Peterson

OWNER: Dr. Beth Peterson

POINTS: 210

MONEY EARNED: $2,652.34

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Electra Tuff

(Woody Be Tuff x Electras Boots x Doc O Boots)

RIDER: Angie Kilpatrick

OWNER: Brian and Angie Kilpatrick

POINTS: 137.5

MONEY EARNED: $2,554.10

CANADIAN REGION

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Reyzn Debra

(Play Dual Rey x Conquistarima x Conquistador Whiz)

RIDER: Patti Spangler

OWNER: Curt and Patti Spangler

POINTS: 386

MONEY EARNED: $3,191.55

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: Backseat Dryver

(Hydrive Cat x ARC Little Rubylena x Smart Little Lena)

RIDER: Pete Hunt

OWNER: Pete Hunt

POINTS: 101

MONEY EARNED: $1,640.25

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Lucky Little Mitch

(Call Me Mitch x Roosta Bay x Gallo Del Cielo)

RIDER: Jon Geil

OWNER: JG Livestock

POINTS: 69

MONEY EARNED: $1,531

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Extra High Caliber

(Snipers Smoking Gun x Extra Dry Dazzel x Extra Dry Chex)

RIDER: Sydney G. Whitling

OWNER: Sydney G. Nesky

POINTS: 285

MONEY EARNED: $4,169.10

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Boon Doxx

(Sannman x Docs Stylish Liz x Docs Stylish Oak)

RIDER: Stefani Wagley

OWNER: Stefani Wagley

POINTS: 215

MONEY EARNED: $7,488.75

Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Sparkn

(Stevie Rey Von x Quickin x Boonlight Dancer)

RIDER: Adeline G. Bricker

OWNER: Adeline G. Bricker

POINTS: 151

MONEY EARNED: $4,398.50

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Stylin Trixie

(Stylin Cat x Miss Acre San x Peppys King Chex)

RIDER: Maisen S. Avent

OWNER: Maisen S. Avent

POINTS: 84.5

MONEY EARNED: $2,453

Open Bridle

HORSE: Smooth Rein

(Real Smooth Cat x Rein My Belle x Topsails Rien Maker)

RIDER: Russell A. Dilday

OWNER: Claire L. Edwards

POINTS: 230

MONEY EARNED: $4,418.88

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Holly Jonez

(Hickory Holly Time x Travelin Miss Jonez x Travelin Jonez)

RIDER: Abigayle A. Mixon

OWNER: Paige Brummund

POINTS: 254

MONEY EARNED: $8,396.60

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Bearly Reyning

(Dual Smart Rey x BearlyABoonsmal x Peptoboonsmal)

RIDER: Kixi Rea Meador

OWNER: Michele M. Welch

POINTS: 97.5

MONEY EARNED: $855.10

Open Two Rein

HORSE: Nothing But Blu (Once In A Blu Boon x CC Cat x Neat Little Cat)

RIDER: Cayley R. Wilson

OWNER: Alicia Bolls

POINTS: 311

MONEY EARNED: $11,318.67

Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Dr Boonolena (WR This Cats Smart x Badabing Badaboon x Peptoboonsmal)

RIDER: Brent Shopbell

OWNER: Baily Brent/Bree Shopbell

POINTS: 145.5

MONEY EARNED: $2,506.45

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

Non Pro Boxing & Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Like A Promise

(Dual R Smokin x Bobs Rocky Lady x Bob Acre Doc)

RIDER: Kelly C. Kirby

OWNER: Kelly C. Kirby

POINTS: 38; 49

MONEY EARNED: $1,085; $1,185

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Candy Rap

(Rap Cat x TR Dual Gal x TR Dual Rey)

RIDER: Emilee C. Lyda

OWNER: Emilee C. Lyda

POINTS: 74

MONEY EARNED: $1,200

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Dont Look Pancho

(Dont Stopp Believin x Pepto Stylish Pancho x Peptos Stylish Cita)

RIDER: Maria Oglesby

OWNER: Rocky Maria Oglesby

POINTS: 49

MONEY EARNED: $1,845

Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: A Smokin Royal Flush (High Roller Whiz x Lady Smoke Peppy x Mister Dual Pep)

RIDER: Erin K. McDonald

OWNER: Erin K. McDonald

POINTS: 142

MONEY EARNED: $1,377.25

CANADIAN REGION

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

Limited Open Bridle

HORSE: A Smokin Royal Flush

(High Roller Whiz x Lady Smoke Peppy x Mister Dual Pep)

RIDER: Jonathan Himes

OWNER: Erin K. McDonald

POINTS: 168

MONEY EARNED: $2,750.50

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Blu Chip

(Once In A Blu Boon x Sr Sassy Cat x WR This Cats Smart)

RIDER: Jonathan Himes

OWNER: Daniel Reddock

POINTS: 55

MONEY EARNED: $1,352

Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: What About Reyz (Reyzin The Cash x Spookys Smooth Kitty x Smooth As Cat)

RIDER: Debra R. Motichek

OWNER: Debra R. Motichek

POINTS: 39

MONEY EARNED: $1,855

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Metallic Peacemaker (Metallic Malice x Thisisgonnabecool x Spots Hot)

RIDER: Rachel E. Cobb

OWNER: Rachel E. Cobb

POINTS: 27

MONEY EARNED: $1,470

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

Open Bridle

HORSE: Flashed

(Catty Hawk x Dual Reyann x Dual Rey)

RIDER: Brandy Johnson/Joe W. Harper

OWNER: Diane Wilson

POINTS: 90

MONEY EARNED: $2,029

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Blu Chip

(Once In A Blu Boon x Sr Sassy Cat x WR This Cats Smart)

RIDER: Makinley G. Reddock

OWNER: Daniel Reddock

POINTS: 95

MONEY EARNED: $985.90

Open Two Rein

HORSE: Spoonful Of Nic

(Hes A Blue Pepto x Budacious x Nic It In The Bud)

RIDER: Emily Walker-Hasty

OWNER: Emily and Josh Hasty

POINTS: 85

MONEY EARNED: $2,283.50

Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Simply Blessed

(Ima Dirty White Boy x Miss Dual Merada x Meradas Blue Sue)

RIDER: Josie L. Mansfield

OWNER: Sami Vertz

POINTS: 55

MONEY EARNED: $1,013

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

Box Drive

HORSE: CD Browsing Chic (High Brow CD x Smart Playing Chic x Smart Chic Olena)

RIDER: Kylee N. Hawkins

OWNER: Kylee N. Hawkins

POINTS: 30

MONEY EARNED: $515

Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Shes Slidin On Ice (Gunner On Ice x Slidin For Chex x Nu Chex To Cash)

RIDER: Lucas A. McCullough

OWNER: Lucas A. McCullough

POINTS: 35

MONEY EARNED: $1,514

SOUTHWEST REGION

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Playin For Smoke

(A Vintage Smoke x Gunna B A Player x Playgun)

RIDER: Jordan N. Futch/Robert H. Jennings

OWNER: R & JS Holdings LLC Haines City

POINTS: 53

MONEY EARNED: $2,045

Box Drive

HORSE: Tisa Pale Face Peach

(Pale Face Dunnit x Tisa Peach Ofa Doc x Tisa Doc)

RIDER: Cynthia Capetillo

OWNER: Cynthia Capetillo

POINTS: 176

MONEY EARNED: $1,766.75

Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Smooth Santanna

(Smooth As A Cat x Smart Mariah x Smart Little Lena)

RIDER: Paul G. Wilinski

OWNER: Paul G. Wilinski

POINTS: 92

MONEY EARNED: $2,018.93

Limited Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Outta Tune

(Boonie Tunes x Dual Serenity x TR Dual Rey)

RIDER: Mary Nelson

OWNER: Mary Nelson

POINTS: 140

MONEY EARNED: $1,745

Limited Open Bridle & Youth Cow Horse

HORSE: Uno Im Smart

(Smart Little Pepinic x Miss Plain Reminic x Reminic)

RIDER: Alexandria Dawn Zingg

OWNER: Alexandria Dawn Zingg

POINTS: 123, 86

MONEY EARNED: $2,854.50, $1,267.20

Limited Open Hackamore

HORSE: Blinded By Chex

(Blind Sided x Oakies Cashalena x Biebers Oakie)

RIDER: Dusty L. Voorhies

OWNER: KCJM Limited Partnership

POINTS: 66.5

MONEY EARNED: $1,460

Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Peppys On Time

(One Time Pepto x Quixote Lena Peppy x Paddys Irish Whiskey)

RIDER: Lindsay J. Foreman

OWNER: Randy J. Paul

POINTS: 259

MONEY EARNED: $4,848.38

Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Bet Shesa Playmate

(Bet Hesa Cat x Very Smart Playmate x Very Smart Remedy)

RIDER: Garrell L. Reilly

OWNER: Preston Williams

POINTS: 227

MONEY EARNED: $9,298.66

Non Pro Two Rein

HORSE: Gunnahope

(Gunnatrashya x Miss Fancy Juice x Smart Like Juice)

RIDER: Mason T. Beal

OWNER: Mason T. Beal

POINTS: 117

MONEY EARNED: $4,561.80

Non Pro Hackamore

HORSE: Lonng White Line

(Sannman x SR Smart N Stylish x The Smart Bet)

RIDER: Kourtney Raw Judge

OWNER: Judge Livestock

POINTS: 33

MONEY EARNED: $1,792

Open Hackamore

HORSE: Robert Crey

(Dual Smart Rey x Foxys Little Merada x Cats Merada)

RIDER: Sunni Ann McCormick

OWNER: 4D Performance Horses LLC

POINTS: 188

MONEY EARNED: $6,958

CD OLENA X SHINERS DIAMOND GIRL (SHINING SPARK), NRCHA SUPREME REINED COW HORSE, PE: $780,000+ BRED AND OWNED BY:

LTE: $153,320 • 8 PANEL: N/N

MILLION DOLLAR SIRE

LTE: $179,883 • 8 PANEL: N/N NO. 1 NRCHA HORSE OF THE YEAR

CD DIAMOND X CAT MIST (HIGH BROW CAT), DAM OF THE EARNERS OF $1,400,000

LTE: $203,712 • 8 PANEL: N/N

2024 TAPH REINED COW HORSE CHAMPION SMOOTH TALKIN STYLE X SHINERS DIAMOND GIRL (SHINING SPARK), NRCHA SUPREME REINED COW HORSE, PE: $780,000+

SOUTHWEST REGION

Open Two Rein

HORSE: Cashing N My Diamond

(Time For The Diamond x Aces N Hollywood x Aceenthehole)

RIDER: Ron E. Emmons

OWNER: Mark Beck

POINTS: 188

MONEY EARNED: $4,765.50

Intermediate Non Pro Boxing

HORSE: Got The Money Hunny

(Reyzin The Cash x Charmed For Sure x Smart Little Lena)

RIDER: Deanna Johnson

OWNER: Terry and Deanna Johnson

POINTS: 136

MONEY EARNED: $3,751

Level 1 Non Pro Bridle

HORSE: Her Time

(Ro One Time Kat x Shaika Hassa x Sophisticated Catt)

RIDER: Francesca Lord

OWNER: Lord Ranches

POINTS: 77

MONEY EARNED: $1,451.25

Open Bridle

HORSE: Smooth Outta Style

(Smooth Talkin Style x Dualin Curly Pep x Dual Pep)

RIDER: Tucker Robinson

OWNER: Julie Weinhardt and F. Velazquez

POINTS: 152

MONEY EARNED: $11,082

Youth Boxing

HORSE: Half Past Boon (Half Time Report x Boonalicious x Peptoboonsmal)

RIDER: Keilani R. Whitesell

OWNER: Bryan Bulman

POINTS: 142

MONEY EARNED: $1,251

PAST WORLD’S GREATEST HORSEMAN® CHAMPIONS

PAST WORLD’S GREATEST YOUTH

HORSEMAN® CHAMPIONS

Top Riders For Open Eligibility in 2026

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

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

Top Riders For Open Eligibility in 2026

Top Riders For Open Eligibility in 2026

Annie Reynolds

Bobby Ingersoll

Debbie Crafton

Dema Paul

Eric Freitas

Greg Ward

Jay Holmes

$1,787,031.72

$357,295.61

$1,069,788.75

$695,835.60

$386,053.62

$429,321.91

$455,406.24

Jayson Fisher

Jo Anne Carollo

John Ward

Jon Roeser

Justin Lawrence

Kevin Stallings

Laurie Richards

$402,469.52

$536,106.87

$1,210,199.37

$1,652,433.70

$492,786.26

$351,829.48

$554,788.46

Anderson $977,176.65

Mike Miller $634,893.67 Robbie Boyce $756,090.50 Sandra Collier $806,613.19

Smoky Pritchett $559,804.14

Tammy Hays $443,326.73

Ted Robinson $1,965,113.11

Top Riders for Non Pro Eligibility in 2026

INTERMEDIATE NON PRO Open to any rider who possesses a current Non Pro card and is not in the top 25 Non Pro rider listing based on the previous three years of Open and Non Pro category 1 money won at NRCHA approved events

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

Top Riders for Non Pro Eligibility in 2026

Bart Holowath

Bret Paulick

$155,030.65

$142,342.14

Bubba Petty $175,188.12

Carol Roberts

Eric Freitas

Gianna Hansen

Jerry Beukelman

$140,805.92

$386,053.62

$118,160.32

$107,896.72

John Showalter

Karey Louthan

Kathy Wilson

Laurie Richards

Marc Bourdet

Paul Bailey

R. Mike Miller

$140,233.31

$143,553.49

$344,618.29

$554,788.46

$120,873.08

$136,784.42

$634,893.67

Eady $140,065.66 Suzon Schaal $189,617.55 Tammy Johnston $106,864.67

Christiansen $132,208.93 Trail

$100,848.40 William Cowan $140,874.22

Top Riders for Non Pro Boxing Eligibility in 2026

INTERMEDIATE NON PRO BOXING Open to approved Non Pro riders who are not in the top 50 Non Pro Boxing rider listing based on lifetime money won in the past three years at any NRCHA approved events excluding youth money. LIMITED

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

earnings, excluding youth money.

$298,000

2025 BREEDING FEE: $2500 + CHUTE FEE | 7 PANEL N/N OWNED BY: K & L PHILLIPS | TRAINED BY: CLAYTON EDSALL

Top Riders for Non Pro Boxing Eligibility in 2026

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Adrianna Adams

Alexandra Veen

Alisha Hoke

Alison Phillips

Alyson Rodges

Amanda Dingley

Amanda Johnson

Amanda Noyce

Amber Phillips

Amy Brattebo

Amy Diener

Amy Masters

Andrea Caudill

Anne Albert

BaoXin Tilton

Barbara Cox

Barbara Giljum

Barbara Truex, DVM

Brandy Patrick

Bree Westbrook

Brittany Whyler

Bronwyn McCormick

Bruce Perry

Candy Flock

Carissa Bieroth

Caroline Whyler

Carolyn Grennier

Catherine Vincent

Cathy Bardos

Cathy Martin

Celia Gamble

Chelly Mack

Chelsea Edsall

Cheryl Bognuda

Cheryl Haaren

Cheryl Harmon

Cheyenne Guelker-Olive

Christa Harris

Cindy Cullen

Cindy Dockter

Cindy Silva

Claire Armstrong

Conner Aten

Connie Johnson

Danielle Holzer-Burkitt

Darquise Beauchesne

David Albrecht

David Burba, DVM

Dawn Meinhold

Debra Brautovich

Diane Clare

Diane Wolfe

Dianne Green

Dolores Cain

Donna Stewart

Donna Waddell

Dusty Anderson

Edith Petaccio

Elise Mason

Elizabeth Byrne

Emily Kennedy

Erica Katz

$9,755.63

$9,374.17

$8,660.68

$9,420.55

$11,585.32

$6,404.03

$7,331.88

$9,040.22

$6,284.88

$6,532.50

$5,866.55

$5,877.00

$5,141.00

$22,808.68

$8,868.90

$20,417.34

$14,592.37

$7,401.03

$9,445.05

$5,674.46

$5,481.00

$5,529.67

$5,519.64

$13,290.62

$9,000.05

$15,190.73

$5,653.15

$7,918.47

$5,247.25

$6,723.01

$19,321.67

$17,594.20

$14,997.46

$8,262.08

$8,820.51

$8,665.00

$7,419.88

$7,155.96

$10,667.95

$6,826.78

$7,274.06

$17,492.70

$8,695.67

$6,760.93

$7,171.08

$7,225.90

$6,816.62

$5,642.90

$15,445.17

$23,927.29

$28,624.42

$5,675.97

$10,972.33

$11,452.40

$5,482.60

$5,735.39

$5,132.35

$17,992.98

$17,405.25

$5,098.01

$7,457.75

$8,942.03

Erin Russell

Gary Hawkes

Gretchen Keller

Hannah Hieber

Heather Good

Heidi Brough

Hillary Post

Hope Mitchell

James McBride

Jaynalee Waldrip

Jenifer Ingram

Jenna Bell

Jenna Folkedahl

Jennifer Blake

Jennifer Lauzon

Jennifer Soltys

Jennifer Van Cura

Jennifer Webster

Jennifer Woodmansee

Jerry Gereghty

Jess Garvin

Jessica Smith

Jessie Morrison

Jill Adams

Jonelle Castleberry

Julie-Anne Ford

Kaitlin Ormson

Karlie Kirkland

Katie Harvie

Katie Wilson

Kay Dennis

Kaycee Buckley

Kellie Herrington

Kelly McGuire

Kelly Warner

Kelsey Mueller

Kendra Shaw

Kerri Wein

Kevin Hittinger

Kimberly Boydstun

Kirsten Scott

Kora Bower

Kristen Troxel

Kristin Bacchetti

Kristy Johnson

Laura Johnson

Laura Taylor

Laural Nelson

Leslie Thompson

Lexi Kastanis

Lilia Kapuniai

Linda Cellini

Linda Katz

Linda Silveira

Lindsay Meadlock

Lori Tourville

Mallory Vestal

Margie Zimmer

Marissa Greenberg

Mark Donner

Martha Soule

Mary Boyd

$19,818.20

$5,692.47

$6,732.92

$6,065.73

$5,713.05

$6,889.79

$7,131.74

$7,045.00

$6,834.36

$9,861.92

$5,409.15

$7,038.09

$5,453.95

$12,101.58

$5,066.47

$7,133.94

$16,438.51

$6,513.00

$10,746.97

$5,328.47

$16,180.92

$5,682.44

$11,300.35

$7,998.56

$5,855.01

$16,481.09

$17,003.40

$10,582.87

$5,237.00

$22,262.30

$8,182.73

$5,477.00

$15,470.42

$8,088.46

$16,830.30

$9,095.11

$9,504.62

$7,552.63

$16,613.43

$11,948.50

$7,200.63

$6,207.45

$24,769.96

$40,057.47

$24,193.77

$6,143.50

$6,707.50

$6,258.53

$8,565.83

$12,545.85

$8,763.60

$5,491.59

$6,833.02

$7,779.76

$5,112.55

$5,774.16

$7,437.26

$9,946.18

$11,085.50

$24,534.31

$7,376.88

$5,452.69

Mary May

Mary Robertson

Megan Rusnack

$5,588.13

$8,893.68

$6,546.00

Melinda Grendell $7,806.99

Melinda Mayes-Kelly $6,557.00

Melissa Alvarez $5,328.53

Melissa Gard $5,274.09

Melissa Miller $31,722.71

Meredith Lubbock $5,108.55

Michael Tracy $23,385.20

Michelle Reed $8,807.30

Michelle Young $6,339.07

Murray Logan $5,233.82

Nancy Mills $12,170.14

Nancy Nyjordet

Windy

$5,531.00

DISEASE-TRANSMITTING INSECTS

Take a close look at equine infectious anemia to learn the importance of biosecurity.

BY JOE CARTER, DVM

Insects that transmit diseases, also known as vectors, are living organisms that transmit an infectious pathogen—a virus, bacterium, or parasite—from an infected host to another living organism.

Vectors transmit diseases via biological transmission or mechanical transmission. In biological transmission, the pathogen lives, replicates, or develops inside the vector before being transmitted to a new host, usually via a bite or blood meal. The vector is an essential host in the pathogen’s life cycle. In mechanical transmission, the vector simply transports the pathogen on the outside of its body (e.g., on its legs or mouthparts) from one place or host to another, without the pathogen undergoing any development or replication within the vector. For example, a fly carrying bacteria on its body.

In North America, insects commonly transmit diseases to horses. The main culprits are mosquitoes, horseflies, houseflies, biting midges (gnats), and ticks.

Mosquito-transmitted diseases include West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, western equine encephalitis, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis. Horseflies spread equine infectious anemia, while biting midges and sand flies transmit vesicular stomatitis. Ticks spread diseases like equine piroplasmosis and Lyme disease. Houseflies, stable flies, and horn flies transmit pigeon fever, and bot flies’ larvae are internal parasites that can cause stomach ulcers and other digestive issues.

EIA TRANSMISSION

Horseflies transmit EIA through mechanical transmission. When a horsefly bites an infected horse, it picks up the virus on its mouthparts, which can then be mechanically transferred to a different horse when the fly continues its blood meal. This happens most frequently during consecutive bites when the

fly is interrupted, meaning when a fly moves from an infected horse to a nearby healthy horse to complete its feeding.

The concept of mechanical transmission is an important concept to understand. The virus isn’t replicated in a host; instead, it’s simply transported to another horse. For example, the EIA virus can survive on the horsefly’s mouthparts for a limited time, usually about 30 minutes.

This idea of mechanical transmission also applies to horse owners, trainers, and veterinarians, because EIA also spreads through contaminated reused needles and syringes, unclean surgical instruments, and infected blood transfusions. Iatrogenic transmission is the technical term for the mechanical transmission of EIA by humans. It’s a major modern transmission route. That’s why horse owners must realize the importance of employing a “one horse, one needle, one syringe” policy for all injections to prevent spreading the disease.

An infected mare can transmit EIA to her foal through the placenta before the foal is born as well.

DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION

EIA is diagnosed with a Coggin’s test. If a horse tests positive for EIA, there are no good options. Your veterinarian will work with state and federal officials to manage the infected animal. Positive horses must be permanently quarantined at least 200 yards away from other horses to prevent insect transmission. However, euthanasia is almost always recommended when a horse tests positive to prevent future spread.

Insects transmit many different diseases to horses. A horsefly will only travel 200 yards in its lifetime. Insect control and good biosecurity measures can never be overemphasized in the safekeeping of our horses.

INSECT

CONTROL AND GOOD bIOSeCurITy MeaSureS Can neVer be OVereMPHaSIZeD In THe SaFeKeePInG OF Our HOrSeS.”

Joe Carter, DVM

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Current through 2/13/2026

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Paul Bailey Vice President: Trey Neal Secretary: Ben Baldus Treasurer: Todd Crawford

Executive Committee Members: Dr. Joe Carter, Lance Johnston, Cayley Wilson

Board Members: Todd Bergen, Corey Cushing, Diane Edwards, Jay McLaughlin, Boyd Rice, Dan Roeser, Jon Roeser, Beverly Servi, Jake Telford, Lori Wyman

COMMITTEE DIRECTORY

To contact committee chairs, visit nrcha.com/board-and-committee/

AFFILIATES

Chairperson: Jay McLaughlin

ANIMAL WELFARE

Chairperson: Joe Carter, DVM

ETHICS

Chairperson: Trey Neal

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Trey Neal

HALL OF FAME

Chairperson: Dan Roeser

HORSE SALES

Chairperson: Todd Crawford

JUDGES

Chairperson: Lance Johnston

Director of Judges: Bill Enk

NRCHA FOUNDATION

Chairperson: Chelsea Edsall

NON PRO

Chairperson: Diane Edwards

OWNERS

Chairperson: Lori Wyman

PROFESSIONALS

Chairperson: Cayley Wilson

RULES

Chairperson: Dan Roeser

SHOWS

Co-Chairperson: Ben Baldus

Co-Chairperson: Cayley Wilson

SPONSORSHIP

Chairperson: Patty Tiberg

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Chairperson: Emily Konkel

YOUTH

Chairperson: Sarah Clymer

MARKETING

Chairperson: Callie Boevers

STAFF

Executive Director: Emily Konkel emily@nrcha.com

Director of Marketing: Callie Boevers callie@nrcha.com

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

Director of Programs: Tara Carter tara@nrcha.com

Director of Shows: Taylor Meek taylor@nrcha.com

Educational Programs Coordinator: Jessi Medlin jessi@nrcha.com

Events Services Coordinator: Ashley Valor ashley@nrcha.com

Foundation & Youth Coordinator: Lyndsey Fitch lyndsey@nrcha.com

Membership Coordinator: Trisha Cantrell trisha@nrcha.com

Media Coordinator: Maci Meads maci@nrcha.com

Sanctioned Shows Coordinator: Amber Gentry agentry@nrcha.com

Sponsorship & Incentive Coordinator: Cami Toliver ctoliver@nrcha.com

Accounting Associate: Marilee Nies marilee@nrcha.com

Alaska Reined Cow Horse Association

Dorothy Hrncir

P.O. Box 876754

Wasilla, AK 99687

Phone: 907-841-4875

Email: akcowhorse@gmail.com

Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association

Krystal Meade

Unit 330, 205 Quarry Park Blvd. SE Calgary, AB Canada T2C 3E7

Phone: 403-991-4617

Email: info@cowhorse.ca Website: cowhorse.ca

Alberta Stock Horse Association

Shawna Husted

27245 TWP 350

Red Deer County, AB Canada T4G 0M4

Phone: 403-875-1369

Email: abstockhorse1@gmail.com

Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association

Jeffry Heyer

Phone: 508-221-1358

Email: captjrheyer@gmail.com

Website: azrcha.com

Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Association

Jennifer Black

501 Second Avenue

Collegeville, PA 19426

Phone: 717-433-5357

Email: archasecretary.2022@gmail.com Website: atlanticRCHA.com

California Reined Cow Horse Association

Chris Krieg 11503 Avenue 184 Tulare, CA 93274

Phone: 707-293-5079

Email: info@californiacowhorse.com Website: californiacowhorse.com

Central Montana Reined Cow Horse Association

Dave Clark

P.O. Box 194

Boyd, MT 59013

Phone: 307-349-0551

Email: wyoclarks@yahoo.com

Website: cmrcha.com

AFFILIATE LISTING

Current as of December 17, 2025

Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association

Emily Parry 21660 E. Road

Delta, CO 81416

Phone: 970-520-1069

Email: info@coloradoreinedcowhorse.com

Website: coloradoreinedcowhorse.com

European Reined Cow Horse Association

Otto De Fazio

Via Natalia Ginzburg

1 - 11015 Ivrea (TO) Italy

Phone: +39 338 8860657

Email: ercha.otto@gmail.com

Website: ercha.org

Gem State Stock Horse Association

Callee Miller

301 Market Road

Caldwell, ID 83607

Phone: 541-519-4748

Email: Cowhorse22@gmail.com

Website: gemstatestockhorse.com

High Desert Reined Cow Horse Association

Quincy Warner P.O. Box 894

Lakeview, OR

Phone: 541-219-2716

Email: warnerquincyr@gmail.com

Website: hdrcha.com

Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association

Laura Kiracofe

P.O. Box 1375

Caldwell, ID 83606

Phone: 208-409-5656

Email: laura.kiracofe@yahoo.com

Website: idahoreinedcowhorse.com

Lavaca Ranch Reined Cow Horse Association

Carie Patrick 1748 CR 444

Hallettsville, TX 77964

Phone: 717-600-6417

Email: laura.kiracofe@yahoo.com

Website: lavacacowhorse.com

Magic Valley RCHA

Kaycie Keller

P.O. Box 253

Jerome, ID 83338

Phone: 208-329-0499

Email: kkayc_13@yahoo.com

Website: mvrcha.com

Montana Reined Cow Horse Futurity, Inc.

Margaret Ore P.O. Box 1604

East Helena, MT 59635

Phone: 406-227-7019

Email: more@mt.net

Website: montanareinedcowhorse.com

Nevada Reined Cow Horse Association

Chelsea Christoffersen 841 W Elderberry St. Pahrump, NV 89048

702-604-3797

Email: chelseachristoffersen@gmail.com www.nvrcha.org

New York Reined Cow Horse Association

Anna Richards 2930 Shamrock Road Skaneateles, NY 13152

Email: 4richardslivestock@gmail.com

North Central Reined Cow Horse Association

Beth Brant 135 N. Lake Ave. Phillips, Wisconsin 54455 715-339-2149 bantbm19@hotmail.com

Northeastern Reined Cowhorse Alliance

Kaylee Thompson 85 Brumm Road

Pembroke, Ontario Canada K8A 7G6 Phone: 514-616-1506

Northern California Reined Cow Horse Association

Kelly Hamblin 2450 Oro Quincy Highway Oroville, CA 95966 Phone: 530-510-0198

Email: ncrcha2023@gmail.com

Website: ncrcha.info

Northwest Reined Cow Horse Association

Keri Croft P.O. Box 302

Newburg, OR 97132

Phone: 503-701-3305

Email: nwreinedcowhorse@gmail.com

Website: nwrcha.com

Panhandle Reined Cow Horse Association

Lane Arnold P.O. Box 1053

Canyon, TX 79015

Phone: 806-341-0941

Email: panhandlecowhorse@gmail.com Website: panhandlecowhorse.com

South Texas Reined Cow Horse Association

Tina McCleary 1951 Poe Prairie Road Millsap, TX 76066

Phone: 979-218-0633

Email: southtexasrcha@gmail.com Website: strcha.org

Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association

Roy Rich 33175 Temecula Pwky, Suite A, 754 Temecula, CA 92592

Phone: 951-529-6258

Email: socalrcha@aol.com Website: scrcha.com

AFFILIATE LISTING

Current as of December 17, 2025

Southern Reined Cow Horse Alliance

Debra Motichek

18211 La Tung Road

Covington, LA 70435

Phone: 985-373-8347

Website: srchala.com

Southeastern Reined Cow Horse Association

Rachel Cobb

104 Murphy Hill Road Belton, SC 29627

Phone: 864-276-9678

Email: southeastcowhorse@gmail.com Website: southeasternrcha.com

Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association

Gay Lenz

11587 Hunt Lane Guthrie, OK 73044

Phone: 405-818-7556

Email: glenz@glenzenterprises.com Website: srcha.org

NRCHA SUSPENDED LIST

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

Keetch Ranch, Waddell, AZ

Desert Spring Ranch, Queen Creek, AZ

Chris Anderson, CA Performance Horses, Marietta, OK

Jim Babcock, Babcock Ranch, Sanger, TX

Lorena Bechtholdt, Flying P Paints & Quarter Horses, Fallon, NV

Pete Bowling, Oasis Ranch, Inc., Herald, CA

Marilyn Bowling, Oasis Ranch, Inc., Jacksboro, TX

Donnie Boyd, Sarasota, FL

Rod Brents, Childress, TX

Robyn Bush, Visalia, CA

Blair Bynum, Bynum Farms, Palm City, FL

Marcy Campbell, Creston, CA

Riccardo Capezzone, Castrocielo, FR, ITALY

Pompeo Capezzone, Castrocielo, FR, ITALY

Quenten Childs, Cleburne, TX

Cody Christensen, Heber City, UT

Elizabeth Clary, Dark Horse Consulting, Inc, Inkom, ID

Utah Reined Cow Horse Association

Morgan Miller 3185 W. 15200 N Collinston, Utah 84306

Phone: 403-279-7529

Email: utahcowhorse@gmail.com

Website: urcha.org

Volunteer Ranch Horse Association

Catie Campbell P.O. Box 292 Moscow, TN 38057

Phone: 765-524-6003

Email: volunteerranchhorseassociation@gmail.com

Website: volrha.com

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

Current as of January 21, 2026

Justin Crawley, Crawley Ranch, Springdale, AR

Tom Daughetee, Kemmerer, WY

Shad DeGiorgis, El Dorado Hills, CA

Laura Delfino, Martinez, CA

Kinsey Dodson, Cleburne, TX

Pat Faitz, Lakeland, FL

Robert Frobose, Modesto, CA

Miguel Gonzalez, Unique Ranch, Miami, FL

Roy Hockensmith, Frankfort, KY

Cynthia Holthouse, San Juan Bautista, CA

Brian & Cynthia Holthouse, San Juan Bautista, CA

Brian Holthouse, San Juan Bautista, CA

Brandon Johnson, Nebraska City, NE

Bridgette Lanham, Eastover, SC

Jody Lemond, Andrews, TX

Terry Malarkey, Lazy T Shamrock Ranch, Star, ID

Thera Myers, Oxnard, CA

Andrew Ospital, Valley Springs, CA

Susan Ray, Dream Cross,

Tara Reed, Rosston, TX

Kalli Reed, Rosston, TX

Darren Roberts, Kent, NY

Gordon Robinson, Big Rock Arena, Granum, AB, CANADA

Gina Roidopoulos, Saddle Creek Ranch, Heath, TX

Randall Russell, Del Cielo Ranch, Decatur, TX

Aneka Schelbeck, Del Rey Paint & Qtr Horses, Cottonwood, CA

Jill Serena, Castaic, CA

Vernon Smith, Santa Maria, CA

Rick Steed, Steed Training, Okeechobee, FL

Don Stockman, Dayton, TX

Tracy Wager, Bridle and Bits, Cave Creek, AZ

Rita Ward, Canyon, TX

Elizabeth Winkle, Sarasota, FL

LAE = Limited Aged Event, HS = Horse Show

SHOW SCHEDULE

Current as of November 3, 2025

Dates Name of Show Type of Event Location Affiliate Show Secretary Phone Email Website

Dec 19-21 Okeechobee Cowtown Classic #6 HS, LAE, Cat 1, Cat 2 Okeechobee, FL

Mikayla Alexander 936-900-4568 mikaylaalexander317@gmail.com

Jan 9-10 Lavaca RCHA Buckaroo Showdown HS, LAE, Cat 1 Hallettsville, TX Lavaca RCHA Arlynn Fulton 717-600-6417 lavacaranchcowhorse@gmail.com lavacacowhorse.com

Jan 10 National Western Stock Show Cat 2 Denver, CO Kelsey Rhyne 661-889-8059 knichols06@yahoo.com nationalwestern.com

Jan 10-11 Southern California RCHA January HS Temecula, CA Southern California RCHA Kelley Hartranft 714-267-5912 klsgrn@yahoo.com scrcha.com Cow Horse Kick Off

Jan 16-18 California RCHA Horse Show #1 HS Paso Robles, CA California RCHA Reanna Dillman 303-895-5256 info@horseshowpros.com californiacowhorse.com

Jan 17-18 Southern RCH Alliance HS Andalusi, AL Southern RCH Alliance Mikayla Alexander 936-900-4568 mikaylaalexander317@gmail.com srchala.com

Celebtration Preparation

Jan 18-19 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo HS Fort Worth, TX

Jan 23-24 High Desert RCHA Show #1 HS Powell Butte, OR High Desert RCHA

Nelle Murphy 580-276-0761 whoanelley75@gmail.com fwssr.com

Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com hdrcha.com

Jan 23-25 Colorado RCA World Show Warm Up HS, LAE, Cat 1 Castle Rock, CO Colorado RCA Keri Croft 503-701-3305 dkcroft4@frontier.com coloradoreinedcowhorse.com

Jan 27-Feb 1 Arizona RCHA Saguaro Classic HS, LAE, Cat 1 Queen Creek, AZ Arizona RCHA

Jan 28-Feb 1 Dirt and Diamonds Derby LAE, Cat 1 Rancho Murieta, CA

Jan 30-31 Nevada RCHA Show #1 HS Las Vegas, NV Nevada RCHA

Feb 6-8 South Texas RCHA Celebration HS Abilene, TX South Texas RCHA

Kelley Hartranft 714-267-5912 entrires@saqha.org saqha.com

Jennifer Mendes 209-620-3722 mjmshowservices@gmail.com

Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com nvrcha.org

Tina McCleary 979-218-0633 southtexasrcha@gmail.com strcha.org Warm Up

Feby 14-28 NRCHA Celebration of Champions HS, LAE, Cat 1, Cat 2 Fort Worth, TX NRCHA

Feb 27-Mar 8 Arizona RCHA Sun Country Circuit HS Scottsdale, AZ Arizona RCHA

NRCHA 940-488-1500 entries@nrcha.com nrcha.com

Heidi Lane 623-869-8037 azqhainfo@gmail.com suncircuit.com

Mar 12-15 Panhandle RCHA Spring Fling HS Lubbock, TX Panhandle RCHA Nelle Murphy 580-276-0761 panhandlecowhorse@gmail.com panhandlecowhorse.com

Mar 13-14 Nevada RCHA Show #2 HS Las Vegas, NV Nevada RCHA

Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com nvrcha.org

Apr 2-11 NRCHA Stallion Stakes HS, LAE, Cat 1, Cat 2 Las Vegas, NV NRCHA NRCHA 940-488-1500 entries@nrcha.com nrcha.com

Apr 21-26 Nevada RC & CHA Winnemucca HS, LAE, Cat 1 Winnemucca, NV Nevada RC & CHA

Spring Spectacular and Derby

May 1-3 Nevada RCHA Show #3 & #4 HS Las Vegas, NV Nevada RCHA

Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com nrccha.com

Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com nvrcha.org

May 8-10 Southern California RCHA HS Temecula, CA Southern California RCHA Kelley Hartranft 714-267-5912 klsgrn@yahoo.com scrcha.com

Jimmy Flores Sr. Memorial

May 21-24 Panhandle RCHA Windy City HS Lubbock, TX Panhandle RCHA Nelle Murphy 580-276-0761 panhandlecowhorse@gmail.com panhandlecowhorse.com

May 27-Jun 6 NRCHA Derby HS, LAE, Cat 1, Cat 2 Scottsdale, AZ NRCHA NRCHA 940-488-1500 entries@nrcha.com nrcha.com

Jun 16-21 Nevada RC & CHA Dave Grashuis HS, LAE, Cat 1 Winnemucca, NV Nevada RC & CHA

Memorial Spectacular and Derby

Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com nrccha.com

Jul 4-5 Southern California RCHA HS Temecula, CA Southern California RCHA Kelley Hartranft 714-267-5913 klsgrn@yahoo.com scrcha.com

Grant Berg Memorial

Jul 12-18 NRCHA Hackamore Classic HS, LAE, Cat 1, Cat 2 Tulsa, OK NRCHA NRCHA 940-488-1500 entries@nrcha.com nrcha.com

Jul 21-26 Panhandle RCHA Red Dirt Rendezvous HS Lubbock, TX Panhandle RCHA Nelle Murphy 580-276-0761 panhandlecowhorse@gmail.com panhandlecowhorse.com

Aug 14-15 High Desert RCHA Show #2 HS Powell Butte, OR High Desert RCHA Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com hdrcha.com

Sep 19-20 Southern California RCHA September HS Temecula, CA Southern California RCHA Kelley Hartranft 714-267-5913 klsgrn@yahoo.com scrcha.com Cow Horse Classic

Sep 24-27 Panhandle RCHA Fall Into Autumn HS Lubbock, TX Panhandle RCHA Nelle Murphy 580-276-0761 panhandlecowhorse@gmail.com panhandlecowhorse.com

Oct 9-11 High Desert RCHA Show #3 HS Powell Butte, OR High Desert RCHA Laura Norman 559-760-2769 laura.saddleup@gmail.com hdrcha.com

Oct 9-24 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® HS, LAE, Cat 1, Cat 2 Fort Worth, TX NRCHA NRCHA 940-488-1500 entries@nrcha.com nrcha.com

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