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For Immediate Release
October 5, 2006
National Reining Horse Association

Second Day Of NRHA Reining Competition
At All-American Quarter Horse Congress Brings Surprises

Oklahoma City, OK – Thursday, October 5 - There were a lot of surprises from the second day of NRHA Reining competition at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH. NRHA Reiners competed in two different classes with four riders walking away first place winners.

On Monday afternoon, first place in the NRHA Limited Open Reining ended in a tie. Jan Robin Schoeller riding Peptoleap and Patrick A. Schwarz riding Alright With Me were named Co-Champions; each took home $578.97. Each rider ended up with a score of 215.5. Peptoleap is owned by John W. Thompson of Woodville, ON, Canada, and Alright With Me is owned by Dr. Ronald Kantner of Wapakoneta, OH. Third place was awarded to Docs Tivio Oak, ridden by Christopher Hull and owned by Stephen Dodson of Athens, TN. Hull rode his way to $319.95 in prize money with a score of 214.5.

The final class of the day also ended in a tie for first place. NRHA Intermediate Open Reining saw close competition, but after the last run Chicklets Lil Doll, ridden by Francis Mercier, and Hes A Majestic Chic, ridden by Ward Ferch, came out on top. The first place riders both scored 216. Each took home $946.47 in prize money. Chicklets Lil Doll is owned by Robert Santagata of Campbell Hall, NY, and Hes A Majestic Chic is owned by Chris Cagle of Valley View, TX. Just one half point behind came Laura Mae Phillips in third place riding Pickup Chic. With a score of 215.5, Phillips earned $572.28 in prize money. Pickup Chic is owned by David Phillips of Mohrsville, PA.

For more information, contact Kathy Damrill at kdamrill@nrha.com or (405) 946-7400 ext. 129.

Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the governing body of the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. NRHA receives corporate support from Cinch, Rockies and Cruel Girl; Markel Insurance; Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau; Kiser Arena Specialists; Houston Ranch Embryo Transfer Center; Classic Equine; John Vance Auto Group; LaQuinta Inns & Suites; The Rider’s Edge; Land O’ Lakes / Purina Mills LLC (Official United States Feed Sponsor of the NRHA); Anderson Bean Boot Co.; Elite Trailer Mfg.; Platinum Performance; MD Barns; Adequan® (Official Joint Therapy of the NRHA), CR Morrison Specialties and Pard’s Western Shop. The NRHA continues to educate its members and the public about Reining.