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BREAKING NEWS: Two Achieve Million Dollar Owner Status
On September 14, 2007 Lance Griffin, Dewinton, AB, Canada, became NRHA first Million Dollar Owner and one day later on September 15, 2007 Tim McQuay, Tioga, TX became the second NRHA Million Dollar owner. To say the race for the million-dollar mark was close is an understatement! These standings will become official with the verification of show results from the Canadian Reining Breeders Classic and the Las Vegas Reining Classic.
More Records Fall
Tobi Coleman, Director of Membership Services, recently announced that for the first time in NRHA history membership numbers crossed the 15,000 mark. While the number of members has continued steady growth, 15,056 is an all time high. Of that number 10,569 are from the US, 1082 are Canadian, and 3405 are International members.
Shows at an All-Time High
Not surprisingly with more members than ever, Melanie Rinehart, Supervisor of the Show Department, also reported an all-time record number of shows with 711 approved to date in 2007. Canada has 100 shows approved to date, while 147 International and 464 shows were approved in the U.S.
2008 NRHA Derby - Same Place, New Dates
The NRHA Derby is changing dates. In 2008, the Derby will take place June 23-28 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Mark your calendars!
Positive Changes for the Future of the NRHA Futurity & Derby
Just in case you didn’t notice, be sure and check out the NRHA website’s front page for information on the 2008 NRHA Futurity changes.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lauralee and Brandon Flamm – Cody Cassius Flamm was born September 6, 2007, weighing in at 8 lbs 7 ounces, and 19 1/2" long. Lauralee is an integral part of the NRHA Membership Services Show Department.
New Record – More NRHA-approved shows than ever!
The NRHA Show Department has processed a record number of approved shows this year and report that we are 711 shows! Congratulations for a job well done.
Canadian Reining Breeders Classic Results
Here are partial results from the Canadian Reining Breeders Classic (CRBC) that took place September 13-16 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We’ll post the rest of the results as we receive them.
CRBC Derby
Open - Tinsel Jac owned by Tinsel Jac Partners, ridden by Dean Brown
Intermediate Open – Bay Shine owned by Robin Aaker, ridden by Jarvis Anderson
Limited Open – Topsail Solano owned by Brian & Vicki Braun, ridden by Vicki Braun
Non Pro – Samantha Griffin riding Kachina Oak Olena, owned by Lance Griffin
Limited Non Pro – Jaime Demott owner/rider Lil Wrangler Joe
CRBC Futurity
Open (Tie) – Do It Different owned by Russet Stables, ridden by Kim Diercks
Laredo Whiz owned by Lance Griffin, ridden by Cody Sapergia
Intermediate Open - Do It Different owned by Russet Stables, ridden by Kim Diercks
Limited Open – Solanos Chic Magnet owned by Sandy Lucyshyn, ridden by Vicki Braun
Open to the World – Laredo Whiz owned by Lance Griffin, ridden by Cody Sapergia
Limited Open to the World – Sail On A Dun It owned by Lorris Vatnsdal, ridden by Guy Robertson
Non Pro – Lance Griffin owner/rider Hollywood Benz
Limited Non Pro Futurity – Danielle Hall owner/rider BL Whizabelle
Upcoming Regional Affiliate Finals
The NRHA North American Regional Affiliate Finals are in progress. NRHA would like to congratulation everyone competing in the finals, youth team tournaments, and Pard’s Saddle Series. Good luck in qualifying for the North American Freestyle and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships.
Southeastern US – September 20-23
Clemson, SC
Any show results contained in the Reiner News Flash are unofficial. Be sure and watch the Reiner News Flash for the most up-to-date news.
