Congratulations to all Winners at 2006 NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show
We hope NRHA members are resting a bit following the 2006 NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Championship Show. We want to extend our congratulations to all the winners of the biggest event for Reining each year. The top NRHA Open Futurity winners include:
Randy Paul, Scottsdale, AZ, beat a field of spectacular three-year-olds to bring Taris Designer Genes (Mr Boomerjac x Taris Little Vintage), owned by Rancho Oso Rio, to the winner’s circle of the 2006 NRHA Futurity $100,000 added Open Division and a guaranteed paycheck of $125,000! Taris Designer Genes is the first mare to win the Futurity’s Open Division since 1990.
In a dramatic runoff for first place in the $50,000 added Elite Trailer Intermediate Open Division, Shawna Sapergia bested Matt Flarida by a half point. Shawna, from Cochrane, AB, Canada, rode This Chics On Top, a three-year-old daughter of Smart Chic Olena and out of This Chex On Top, owned by Outrider Ranch Ltd. Shawna earned $23,249.56 for the win.
Million $ McCutcheon
Congratulations to NRHA Professional Tom McCutcheon! His winnings at the NRHA Futurity helped him reach a major milestone in his career. McCutcheon is now part of an elite distinction only a few reiners reach in their lifetime. McCutcheon just topped one million dollars in NRHA Lifetime Earnings. He becomes the latest to join the NRHA Million Dollar Rider club with $1,004,881.75 in lifetime earnings. And the awards continue to pile up for McCutcheon. He has just been chosen to serve on an Athlete’s Advisory committee for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. The committee is comprised of nine equestrian athletes who will work to provide ideas that will help the planning, organization and operation of the equestrian world’s largest, multi-discipline competition.
Record Breaking Futurity Sales
The NRHA is pleased to announce another record breaking year during the NRHA Marketplace Sale, NRHA Breeders Showcase Select Sale and NRHA Futurity Prospect Sale, all held during the Futurity. The NRHA reached another all-time high record with the sale of Hesa Smokin Shiner, consigned by Ron Thompson. Gustgaynia Revenberg bought the futurity prospect for $195,000.00! Right behind that came Skeets Little Annie, consigned by Vaughn Zimmerman, selling for $185,000.00 to Fredrick Christen and then Mary Ann Van Degna purchased Ruf N Dun It for $162,000.00, consigned by Green Valley Ranch. We’ll be watching for these up and coming futurity prospects next year.
Sire & Dam Online Auction a Success
The debut of the NRHA Sire & Dam Program’s online auction went even better than anyone expected! The online auction for 2007 breedings began November 15th and ran through December 2nd. The “eBay-style” bidding war took off during the Futurity.
The online auction was created to give the NRHA membership an opportunity to buy a Sire & Dam breeding that in the past may have been pre-sold before it was donated. Also incorporated into the auction concept was the Top 20 Sires Program. The Top 20 Sires Program is the answer to many concerns by mare owners who had previously not had the opportunity to purchase a breeding to one of the Top 20 stallions.
Many felt the online auction would be a much better way to make these breedings available to everyone and it would also increase the revenue to the Sire & Dam Program, which would provide more benefits to the NRHA Membership. The new NRHA Sire & Dam Program online auction is being hailed a success bringing in close to $180,000.00.
The sire receiving the most bids was One Time Pepto (Peptoboonsmal x One Time Soon) owned by Jeffrey Matthews of Warsaw, NC. With 152 bids, One Time Pepto’s breeding went for more than double his regular stud fee of $5,000. With a starting bid of 60% of One Time Pepto’s regular breeding fee, the bids closed at $10,030.00.
Sell, Sell, Sell for the NRHyA
Great job to the NRHyA! The Youth members held several fundraisers during the Futurity bringing in more than $60,000 - all benefiting the NRHyA. Youth members sold $10.00 raffle tickets to win a 2 year old Quarter Horse gelding donated by Walter Fuchs and Frank Costantini and trained by Nick Baar. After one last minute push at the Futurity, the Youth members ended up raising $20,000. Then during the Futurity the NRHyA held a silent auction with lots of donated items. When the money from the silent auction was all counted, the youth brought in another $10,000. Then another major money maker for the Youth came during the NRHA Futurity Prospect Sale. This year 7 stallion owners donated breedings raising another $30,700 for the Youth! Congratulations to them all.
Also during the Futurity, the NRHyA elected new officers for the coming year.
President, Brandon Boyle, Vice President, Ian Barnard, Secretary, Kailey King, Treasurer, Cash Bridges, and Sentinel, Meaghan Burns.
Make Plans to Attend the 2007 NRHA Convention: The NRHA Evolution 2007 - Your Voice Matters
Mark your calendars and get ready for the 2007 NRHA Convention. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri, February 14-17. Our theme is The NRHA Evolution 2007 - Your Voice Matters. In addition to the presentation by our Strategic Planning Committee, we’ll have a great exchange of views at our Affiliate Congress, the Show Secretaries Seminar, the Professionals forum and much, much more. The NRHA is busy planning a family fun event you don’t want to miss. The hotel reservation deadline is January 15th, so be sure to sign up now!
Important 2007 Eligibility and Rule Change Correction
Please note the following correction that applies to Intermediate and Limited Non Pro eligible riders as it appeared in the 2007 December NRHA Reiner, page 202. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have further questions or concerns please contact the NRHA Office, Phone 405-946-7400 or fax 405-946-8425.
INCORRECTCategory 1 - Limited Non Pro eligibility will be limited to any Non Pro rider who has earned less that $10,000 in all categories, except categories 3, 7, and 9, over the three (3) previous calendar years.
CORRECT rule change information:
INTERMEDIATE NON PRO – Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $10,000 in all NRHA Categories except 3, 7, and 9 over the previous three calendar years. LIMITED NON PRO – Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $2500 in all NRHA Categories except 3, 7, and 9 over the three previous calendar years.
NRHA Judges Rules
The NRHA Executive Board has decided not to make changes to the 2006 Judges Restriction Rule (Page 67 (10) in the 2006 Handbook). This rule will be enforced as it was in 2006. For more information on this rule, please visit NRHA.com and view the Fact Sheet under the Hot Topics link.
Big Changes for All American Reining Classic
The All American Reining Classic (AARC) is moving! The AARC, set for March 20 – 24, 2007, has changed event locations and even cities. The show has been moved to Reno, NV, the home of the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. The host hotel is the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. AARC organizers are even offering special drawings and discounts to class entries received by January 15th. For more information, check out www.theaarc.com.
Last Minute Gifts from NRHA Outfitters
If you’re searching for a last minute Christmas gift, NRHA Outfitters has the answer! From leather bomber jackets, to sweatshirts, to t-shirts and other items, you can find all of your holiday shopping needs. Don’t forget NRHA members also receive a 10% discount on all merchandise bought through NRHA Outfitters. So head over to NRHA.com for your Christmas savings (log into the Members Only area to get your discount code).
Cast Your Vote Today for NRHA’s Mister Nicadual!
NRHA’s Mister Nicadual is in the running for 2006 USEF Horse of the Year. The tally has just begun and your votes will be an integral part of deciding which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the Farnam®/ Platform™ • USEF Horse of the Year. Merely weeks away from the 2007 USEF Annual Meeting, all heads are turning to five finalists in anticipation of which horse will be adorned with the title—one of the most prestigious awards the USEF bestows. Only members active for the 2006 competition year will be able to vote.
Mister Nicadual, owned by Jerry Kimmel and ridden by NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Tim McQuay, was a member of Team USA at the 2006 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany. While there, Mister Nicadual earned the Team Gold medal and the Individual Silver medal. Mister Nicadual earned the admiration and affection of thousands through his athleticism, kind disposition and demeanor. To vote, visit www.usef.org/hoty/voting/index.php.
Look out RFD-TV here comes NRHA Inside Reining
NRHA is coming to TV! They’re putting the finishing touches on the very first episode of Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining. You can see the debut of the NRHA’s new television show on January 8, 2007, on RFD-TV. In the first episode host Sam Houston takes us to Hendricks Reining Horses in Tioga, Texas. Million dollar rider Dell Hendricks explains why you should steer your horse with your hands and not your face. Also we talk to Dell and his dad Jim Hendricks about the Prime Time program at NRHA. It’s a show you don’t want to miss! The new 30-minute program will offer viewers a unique look inside the sport of Reining; the men and women involved and the lifestyles they lead. You can also find tips on how to improve your Reining technique as well as what tack you need to pull off those spins and sliding stops. It will air every other Monday night at 9:30 pm CST, as well as two other times each week on RFD-TV on DISH Network Channel 9409 and DirecTV Channel 379. Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining is produced by Sandbur Productions. Jenifer Reynolds and Sam have dedicated many hours to give viewers a wide variety of interesting topics all about Reining and the NRHA.
The NRHA is proud to recognize Corporate Partner Anderson Bean Boots. Anderson Bean Boots value the traditions of Texas boot making, and they build their boots to offer all the comfort and style of a traditional handmade boot at a price most people can afford.
Anderson Bean was created by the owners of Rios of Mercedes Handmade Boots to make a high quality, all leather western boot that would fall in the medium price range. You can find quality boots built with the knowledge and expertise of over 100 years of exceptional boot making at Anderson Bean Boots.
Reiner Reader Survey
The first 350 responders to the Reiner Reader Survey will receive a gift from NRHA. Please take a few minutes to fill out and submit the Survey, which can be found in the November Reiner (pages 362-363) and on the NRHA website NRHA.com. Be sure and include your name and address so we can send your gift. The Survey can be mailed to the NRHA Office attn: Reiner or faxed to 405-946-8610. For more information contact Reiner Editorial Assistant Megan Arszman marszman@nrha.com or 405-946-7400 ext 133.
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NRHA Reiner Advertising Deadline
For information about advertising in the NRHA Reiner contact Reiner Advertising Manager Sharon Barr or NRHA Sales Representative Kristin Hincke for information, pricing and availability. Sharon may be reached by phone at 419-628-3711, faxed at 419-628-2518, or email her at advertising@nrha.com. Kristin may be reached by phone at 405-476-5348 or khincke.nrha@yahoo.com.
View Dell Hendricks’ latest President’s Letter here.
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