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Kronsteiner Hits A Million Dollars

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 26, 2011
Rudi Kronsteiner

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly congratulates its newest NRHA Million Dollar Rider – Rudi Kronsteiner. In the world of Reining, only 14 other competitors have crested the millionaire peak to date. Kronsteiner now is unofficially among those elite NRHA Million Dollar Riders and the first European-based rider to earn the prestigious designation.

Kronsteiner, an NRHA Professional and Austrian citizen, has competed in NRHA events since 1994. He currently resides in Germany. Some of Kronsteiner’s major NRHA achievements include:

Three-time FEI World Reining Masters champion
Three-time Italian Reining Horse Association Open Derby champion
Two-time NRHA European Open Futurity champion
Two-time NRHA Open World Champion
2007 Mallorca Reining Trophy Open (Category 1) winner
2010 NRHA Germany Snaffle Bit Open Futurity champion
2011 Reining International de Lyon Open (Category 1) winner
2011 Italian Reining Horse Association Open Futurity champion

Other reiners who have surpassed $1 million in NRHA Lifetime Earnings include Bill Horn, Tim McQuay, Shawn Flarida, Duane Latimer, Todd Bergen, Dell Hendricks, Craig Schmersal, Andrea Fappani, Tom McCutcheon, Mandy McCutcheon, Brent Wright, Craig Johnson, Randy Paul and Todd Sommers.

Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard setting 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. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.

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Eyes On International Equine Welfare

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 21, 2011
International Horse Issues

Photo by Deanna Buschert

Following a series of meetings and discussions which began at the Summit of the Horse in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January, 2011, and culminated with a very productive live demonstration and documentation of technological systems at the Lindsay Livestock Auction in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada,- organizers are looking forward to forming an “International Equine Business Association” (IEBA).The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada and United Horsemen of the United States share a common goal to mutually protect the welfare of the horse, strengthen the international horse industry, and to promote the use of horses and equine products in commercial enterprises.

The goal is to form an international and independent association that will be a separate and distinct “business” entity to deliver benefits to the entire equine industry. The mission will complement the ongoing nonprofit educational and charitable purposes of the respective existing organizations in both countries.

Initial services provided by the Association to all segments of the horse industry may include agnostic technological solutions that integrate with existing legacy systems to seamlessly provide enhanced capabilities such as DNA and other forms of permanent identification and traceability, veterinary records, show and performance records, and optional enrollment in the IEBA Do Not Slaughter Registry (DNS).

To provide these services the IEBA has contracted with Animal ID Solutions Inc., a Canadian company with operations in the United States. The Association will utilize Animal ID Solution’s Global Animal Identification Network (G.A.I.N.) with data centres in Illinois, USA, and Ontario, Canada, to house, manage and maintain IEBA databases.

The Do Not Slaughter Registry is an important initiative that will be developed as a safeguard to ensure that no horse is mistakenly or illegally slaughtered against an owner or registrant’s wishes. In simplest terms, IEBA will have agreements with horse meat processors to scan every horse for permanent identification before purchasing, and if the horse is in the DNS registry, the registrant is notified that the horse has been presented for sale to slaughter. If a horse already enrolled in the DNS registry is stolen, an alert “Do Not Slaughter – STOLEN – contact law enforcement” alert will appear on any scanning device used by horse buyers, sale barns, plant personnel, or anyone else with reason to scan the horse for ID and traceability.

Initial services provided to the horse harvesting industry may include the comprehensive Equine Quality Assurance Program (EQAP)–an industry driven and policed humane handling and food safety and quality control program–that builds on efforts such as the Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment Tool for Horses, in developing certification programs for horse purchasing protocols, equine transportation, management and audit tools and systems for monitoring both the humane handling of horses at processing, and food safety concerns. The system uses permanent identification of live horses, and traceability of carcasses that include scientifically sound and rigorously enforced third party laboratory testing protocols to ensure the highest quality, verified safe, and pure products to the end consumer.

IEBA could also be in a position to provide comprehensive facilitation services to businesses seeking to start, or improve equine enterprises, particularly those businesses seeking to operate in any aspect of the horse harvesting chain such as feed lots.

In addition, the IEBA could facilitate industry services such as government relations and public relations; market development, market analysis and reporting; research and development; equine enterprise consulting including facility and equipment design; and more.

The first annual meeting of the IEBA will occur on May 29, 2012 in conjunction with the Second International Summit of the Horse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 26-29, 2012.

For more information, to get on a list to receive updates as the IEBA moves through the formation process, or to become a charter member of the Association contact the initial co-chairs at the email addresses and phone numbers listed.
Contacts:
Bill desBarres (CA) lazydbar@telusplanet.net 403 529 7237 or 888 303 1070
Sue Wallis (U.S.) sue.wallis@united-horsemen.org 307 685 8248 or 307 680 8515

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Equine First Aid Basics

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 16, 2011

First Aid Photo by Deanna Buschert

Did you know that only 11% of all horse owners have even basic horse health knowledge, and even less feel like they would be able to handle an emergency? Do you know what to do? The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) has partnered with Equi-Health Canada for a fun, action packed weekend to help horse owners learn some very important first aid techniques for their equine friends.

The clinic will be held at the Cochrane Agricultural Arena November 25-27, 2011. The program is intense and was developed to help you be more prepared when your horse needs you most.

YOU WILL LEARN:
• What to do if your horse suffers a severe laceration – anywhere on its body!
• How to deal with eye injuries and infections
• How to get your horse out of sink holes and deep mud
• What to do about hoof puncture wounds
• What hoof diseases to watch for, including some “old cowboy signs” you may be surprised to hear!
• When to call the equine dentist, vet or farrier
• How to detect colic and what you can do about it
• What to do about collapse, shock and choke
• How you can manipulate and stretch your horse before riding to ease pain in your horse, prevent injury and eliminate “cold back”
• How to give injections and worming medicine
• Common winter injuries and health concerns and when to blanket
• Naturopathic (and cheaper!) remedies for many common ailments

The AEF offers many benefits, including a comprehensive, yet inexpensive insurance for personal liability as part of the membership fee. As the voice of Equine Alberta, the AEF is interested in ideas, comments and assistance from the equine community to provide quality services and programs. Join today to take part in the many programs, and receive our four-color quarterly magazine, Alberta Bits!

For more information and how to register please contact Heather at 403-700-9152 or by email at courses@equi-healthcanada.com.

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Quarter Horse Industry Breeding Seminar

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 14, 2011

Deanna Buschert Photography

Breeding the Fastest Horse, an industry seminar to be hosted by the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (QHRIDP) has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 26th at the Ajax Convention Centre.

“The Program has received very positive feedback on the seminar agenda and the guest speakers who will be presenting,” said Program Coordinator Sandy Anthony. “We are very pleased to have as a speaker Dan Lucas, the leading Quarter Horse breeder in North America.” The date and location of the seminar has been changed in order to maximize attendance, both from breeders within the Quarter Horse racing industry and from breeders new to, or curious about, breeding for the Quarter Horse programs.

Seminar will be held at: Ajax Convention Centre
550 Beck Cres Ajax, ON L1Z 1C9
905-428-9993
Date: Saturday, November 26th, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Topics will include:

· Planned breeding, herd improvement and crosses that work for racing;
· Herd management practices to improve conception and increase the chances of full-term pregnancy;
· Factors affecting fertility and early conception in the broodmare;
· Herd management practices to improve the chance of full-term pregnancy
· Marketing stallions
· Breeding racehorses for the Ontario racing programs.

The Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program is administered by the Ontario Racing Commission. For information on other initiatives supported by the Program, please visit the Quarter Horse section of the Ontario Racing Commission website at www.ontarioracingcommission.ca

A full agenda for the seminar is available upon request. Registration for the seminar is required. The cost to attend is $39.00. To register please contact:
Sandy Anthony
Program Coordinator
416-213-0520
qhprogram@ontarioracingcommission.ca

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The Best of Canadian Rodeo

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 14, 2011
Laura James

Laura James running for home, on the final day of the CFR. Photo by Deanna Buschert

Rexall Place roared with excitement, as rodeo fans awaited the final results of the CFR.  Results are in and listed are the top cowboys and cowgirls in Canada for the 2011 professional rodeo season.

BAREBACK Perf. 6

Champion: Dusty LaValley

1/2/3 Logan Hodson, Telkwa BC, 84.75,;  1/2/3 Colin Adams, Deloraine MB, 84.75;  1/2/3 Kyle Bowers, Brooks AB, 84.75; CFR Aggregate Winner: Dusty LaValley Total Season Earnings 1 Dusty LaValley, $72,138.57; 2 Jake Vold, $45,990.14; 3 Luke Creasy, $36,672.00;

STEER WRESTLING Perf. 6 

Champion: Cody Cassidy

1/2 Rowdy Hays, Donalda AB, 3.5; 1/2 Sean Mulligan, Coleman OK, 3.5, 3/4 Trevor Knowles, Mt. Vernon OR, 3.8,;  3/4 Curtis Cassidy, Ponoka AB, 3.8,; CFR Aggregate Winner: Cody Cassidy Total Season Earnings 1 Cody Cassidy, $65,748.86; 2 Curtis Cassidy, $58,709.00; 3 Rowdy Hays, $55,465.14;

NOVICE SADDLE BRONC

Champion: Coleman Watt

Total Season Earnings: 1 Coleman Watt, $7,980.00 ; 2 Layton Green, $6,953.00 ; 3 Tyler Wilson, $5,434.00 ;

NOVICE BAREBACK

Champion: Ky Marshall

Total Season Earnings 1 Ky Marshall, $9,906.00; 2 Cole Goodine, $6,907.00; 3 Clint Laye, $6,707.00;

Boys STEER RIDING

Champion: Brian Symington

Total Season Earnings 1 Brian Symington, $11,092.99 2 Bryce West, $8,460.00; 3 Gunnar Fuchs, $5,879.01; 4 Riley Claypool, $4,347.00; 5 Nolan Jans, $3,937.99

TEAM ROPING Perf. 6 


Champion Header:Levi Simpson
Champion Healer:Tyrel Flewelling
1/2 Brett McCarroll, Camrose AB & Cody McCarroll,;,  5.0;  1/2 Chase Simpson, Claresholm AB, & Rocky Dallyn, Nanton AB,;,  5.0;  3 Marty Lillico, Stettler AB, & Rocky Ross, Botha AB,;, 9.2; CFR Aggregate Winner: Kolten Schmidt and Tyrell Flewelling Total Season Earnings 
1 Levi Simpson, $23,220.57 &  John Robertson, $21,635.57; 2 Kolten Schmidt, $20,015.00 &  Tyrel Flewelling, $22,957.00; 3 Brett McCarroll, $20,408.71 &  Cody McCarroll, $20,408.71 ;

SADDLE BRONC

Champion: Taos Muncy

1 Taos Muncy, Corona NM, 87.50; 2 Kyle Thomson, Black Diamond AB, 85.50,; 3/4 Chet Johnson, Gillette WY, 84.25,; 3/4 Todd Herzog, Penhold AB, 84.25,; CFR Aggregate Winner: Luke Butterfield Total Season Earnings 1 Taos Muncy, $68,468.14; 2 Rylan Geiger, $63,692.00 ; 3 Chet Johnson, $60,655.57 ;

TIE-DOWN ROPING

Champion: Tyson Durfey

1 Tyson Durfey, Colbert WA, 7.1; 2 Curtis Cassidy, Donalda AB, 7.4; 3 Shane Hanchey, Sulphur LA, 7.5; CFR Aggregate Winner: Clint Robinson Total Season Earnings 1 Tyson Durfey, $60,031.71; 2 Clint Robinson, $50,578.21; 3 Murray Pole, $37,095.93;

LADIES BARREL RACING

Champion: Trula Churchill

1 Trula Churchill, Valentine NE, 14.508; 2 Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs SD, 14.553,;  3 Gaylene Buff, Westwold BC, 14.657; CFR Aggregate Winner: Lisa Lockhart Total Season Earnings 1 Trula Churchill, $76,184.86; 2 Lisa Lockhart, $74,682.29; 3 Gaylene Buff, $68,170.43;

BULL RIDING

Champion: Chad Besplug

1 Tanner Girletz, Cereal AB, 87.25;  2 Chad Besplug, Claresholm AB, 85.50;  3 Tyler Thomson, Black Diamond AB, 85.00,; CFR Aggregate Winner: Chad Besplug Total Season Earnings 1 Chad Besplug, $73,790.14 ; 2 Tanner Girletz, $60,916.00; 3 Tyler Thomson, $50,837.00

All Around Champion: Kyle Thomson

High Point Champion: Curtis Cassidy

Other Information:

Attendance for Sunday, November 13, 2011 was 15,905.

Overall attendance for the 2011 CFR was 91,174.

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For more information and full results on Canadian Finals Rodeo, visit cfr.ca.

 

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Beat the Bugs, A Biosecurity Initiative

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 13, 2011
Biosecurity for Horses

Photo by Deanna Buschert

From sporadic disease to outbreaks, infectious diseases have a tremendous impact on the equine industry and highlight the need for increased biosecurity awareness and education.

“The recent devastating outbreak of EHV-1 in North America has highlighted the importance of infection control and biosecurity, as well as the deficiencies in knowledge and application that are present across the industry,” says ScottWeese, associate professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph.

Equine Guelph is developing “Beat the Bugs,” a program promoting biosecurity throughout all sectors of the horse industry. The program is funded through the Agricultural Biosecurity Program (ABP), part of the Best Practices Suite of programs under Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of several Growing Forward programs in Ontario.

“Increasing knowledge of best biosecurity practices stands to benefit the horse industry by reducing the risk of disease transmission and, in turn, could create a huge positive economic impact and prevent a potential catastrophic outbreak,” says Equine Guelph director, Gayle Ecker.

The “Beat the Bugs” program will be launched in March 2012, which will allow participants the opportunity to learn and put a biosecurity plan in place before their busiest season. The program will include four workshops, conducted bybiosecurity specialists, offered free of charge on a first come, first served basis. The workshops are scheduled for London, Sudbury and Kemptville. The fourth workshop will be held at either Woodbine or Mohawk racetrack.

For those unable to attend a workshop, or who are looking to take their biosecurity knowledge to the next level, the two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available to participants at a fee of $75 (plus HST) per person.

“Beat the Bugs” is being developed by Equine Guelph with the assistance of its 11 industry partners: American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, Central Ontario Standardbred Association, Colorado State University, Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners, Ontario Equestrian Federation, Ontario Harness Horse Association, Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association, Ontario Veterinary College,Standardbred Canada, Vétoquinol Canada Inc. and Woodbine Entertainment Group.

For more information on the “Beat the Bugs” initiative, and to view the Biosecurity Risk Calculator, visit www.EquineGuelph.ca.

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Miss Rodeo Canada Crowned

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 11, 2011

Miss Rodeo Sundre, Arleta Bowhay was crowned the new Miss Rodeo Canada tonight at the 38th Canadian Finals Rodeo on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Four finalists, all hailing from Alberta, competed for this prestigious title.

Northlands congratulates Bowhay on becoming the Canadian ambassador for the sport of rodeo. The newly crowned Queen will travel to over 400 events all across Canada and around the world. Her first stop will be at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas where she will be joining Miss Rodeo America on December 1, 2011.

Since 1955, a new Miss Rodeo Canada has been crowned annually. Each Queen, including 2010 winner Kezia Morrison, has been a role model for young girls everywhere and provided an invaluable service to the community through their work at numerous charity events.

Click here to watch the Edmonton Sun’s interview with Arleta.

 

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CFR’s First Performance is History

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 10, 2011

Canadian Finals Rodeo

The following are the results of the first performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) held at Rexall Place on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

BAREBACK 1 Dustin McPhee, Hanley SK, 83.50, $11,003.57;  2 Logan Hodson, Telkwa BC, 82.00, $8,182.14;  3 Jake Marshall, Wardlow AB, 81.00, $5,360.71;  4 Clayton Bunney, Cessfrod AB, 80.50, $2,539.29;  5/ 5 Kyle Bowers, Brooks AB, 80.25, $564.29; 5/5 Dustin LaValley, Crooked Creek AB, 80.25, $564.29;
Total Season Earnings: 1 Dusty LaValley, $28,124.29; 2 Dustin McPhee, $27,179.57 ; 3 Logan Hodson, $22,469.14 ; 4 Jason Havens, $20,359.00 ; 5 Ty Taypotat, $18,646.00;

STEER WRESTLING 1 Tanner Milan, Cochrane AB, 3.6, $11,003.57;  2 Rowdy Hays, Rocky Mountain House AB, 3.7, $8,182.14;  3 Cody Cassidy, Donalda AB, 4.0, $5,360.71;  4/5 Clayton Moore, Pouce Coupe BC, 4.2, $1,833.93;  4/5 Todd Woodward, Lethbridge AB, 4.2, $1,833.93;
Total Season Earnings: 1 Rowdy Hays, $33,740.14 ; 2 Tanner Milan, $29,313.57 ; 3 Curtis Cassidy, $29,084.00 ; 4 Trevor Knowles, $23,968.00 ; 5 Cody Cassidy, $22,016.71;
NOVICE SADDLE BRONC
1 Coleman Watt, Hardisty AB, 75.00, $1,200.00;  2 Layton Green, Meeting Creek AB, BO; 3 Tyler Wilson, Meadow Lake SK, BO.
Total Season Earnings: 1 Coleman Watt, $5,580.00 ; 2 Layton Green, $5,353.00 ; 3 Tyler Wilson, $4,234.00 ;
NOVICE BAREBACK 1 Clint Laye, Cadogan AB, 77.50, $1,200.00;  2 Ky Marshall, Bowden AB, 76.50, $800.00;
Total Season Earnings: 1 Clint Laye, $5,907.00; 2 Ky Marshall, $5,306.00; 3 Cole Goodine, $4,307.00;
Boys STEER RIDING 1 Bryce West, Cadogan AB, 81.00, $750.01;  2 Riley Claypool, Cranbrook BC, 80.00, $450.00;  3 Kyler Hooper, Airdrie AB, 76.00, $300.00;
Total Season Earnings: 1 Bryce Symington, $7,993.00; 2 Bryce West, $6,510.01; 3 Gunnar Fuchs, $4,979.00; 4 Kyler Hooper, $3,692.00; 5 Riley Claypool, $3,672.00
 


TEAM ROPING  1 Steele DePaoli, Longview AB, $3,171.43 & Spencer Rutherford, Merritt BC, $3,171.43;, 4.7;  2 Levi Simpson, Claresholm AB, $2378.57 & John Robertson, Polsen MT, $2378.57;,  4.9;  3/4 Cody McCarroll, Camrose AB, $1,189.29 & Brett McCarroll, Camrose AB, $1,189.29;,  5.0;  4 Clint Buhler, Okotoks AB, $1,189.29 & Jeremy Buhler, Okotoks AB, $1,189.29;, 5.0;

TIE-DOWN ROPING  1 Tyson Durfey, Colbert WA, 7.5, $11,003.57;  2 Steve Lloyd, Alix AB, 8.1, $8,182.14;  3 Jake Hannum, Plain City UT, 8.3, $5,360.71.  4 Murray Pole, Erskine AB, 8.4, $2,539.29;  5 Randy Smith, Pincher Creek AB, 8.6, $1,128.57;

Total Season Earnings: 1 Tyson Durfey, $30,124.57; 2 Steve Lloyd, $28,241.14; 3 Timber Moore, $25,695.00; 4 Jake Hannum, $24,409.71; 5 Logan Hofer, $17,761.00;


LADIES BARREL RACING 1 Lindsay Sears, Nanton AB, 14.583, $11,003.57;  2 Turla Churchill, Valentine NE, 14.600, $8,182.14;  3 Gaylene Buff, Westwold BC, 14.628, $5,360.71; 4 Lee Ann Rust, Stephenville TX, 14.680, $2,539.29;  5 Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs SD, 14.695, $1,128.57;

Total Season Earnings: 1 Turla Churchill, $35,274.14; 2 Lindsay Sears, $27,783.57; 3 Gaylene BUff, $27,259.71; 4 Traci Macdonald, $24,838.00; 5 Joleen Seitz, $22,274.00;

BULL RIDING 1 Devon Mezei, Scandia AB, 87.00, $11,003.57;  2 Jesse Torkelson, Winfield AB, 86.25, $8,182.14;  3/4 Tanner Girletz, Cereal AB, 85.00, $3,950.00;  3/4 Cole Collins, Fort St John BC, 85.00,  $3950.00;  5/5 Beau Brooks, 83.75, $564.29;  5/5 Tanner Byrne, Prince Albert SK, 83.75, $564.29;

Total Season Earnings: 1 Jesse Torkelson, $41,138.14 ; 2 Devon Mezei, $36,591.57 ; 3 Denton Edge, $33,810.00 ; 4 Beau Brooks, $33,154.29 ; 5 Chad Besplug, 80.50, $30,058.00;
Other Information:
Attendance for Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 was 12,356.
For more information on Canadian Finals Rodeo, visit cfr.ca.
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NRHA Futurity Sliding into Oklahoma

BREED & SPORT NEWS November 9, 2011

NRHA Reining Futurity Oklahoma

The international sport of Reining will host the world’s premier event for reiners – the 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show November 24 through December 3 at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. This year’s event will be the 25th to be held in Oklahoma City.

It’s the most elite reining event in the world with more than 2,000 entries competing for nearly $2 million in cash and prizes. More than 1,300 horses and 127,000 visitors come from nearly 20 countries to compete and watch the excitement unfold. During its 10-day run, the show contributes more than $67 million to the overall Oklahoma City economy.

The show offers a plentitude of spectator events and activities including a western gift market, NRHA / Markel Insurance Horse sales, NRHA Open World Championship Shootout presented by Equine Sports Medicine and 4R Performance Horses Hometown Heroes Slide & Freestyle Reining benefitting the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

SPECTATOR EVENTS

Western Gift Market
Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, December 3
If you are in search of the perfect holiday gift or some new gear for your reining horse, make your way to the gift market in the Coliseum, Super Barn and outdoor locations. Nearly 100 vendors, plus NRHA Outfitters, offer an array of goods like western décor, tack, clothing, jewelry and more. It’s the perfect place to find anything on your shopping list! Admission to the Super Barn and outdoor areas is free all week. Admission to the Coliseum shopping area is free through Tuesday, November 29.

NRHA Futurity
Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, December 3 / Coliseum / FREE PARKING
The nearly $2 million show features the NRHA Futurity – the premier event for three-year-old reining horses. At the end of the Open Finals on Saturday, December 3, the champion is guaranteed a check for $150,000 as well as a whole host of incredible prizes from NRHA Corporate Partners and other award sponsors. The Open Futurity will offer close to $580,000 in added money with the Cinch / NRHA Non Pro Futurity offering nearly $280,000. Visit nrhafuturity.com for ticket prices and specials.

Adequan North American Affiliate Championships
Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 3 / Adequan Championship Arena / FREE

PARKING AND ADMISSION
The Adequan North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) is the culmination of a year of demanding competition for NRHA reiners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Riders must first qualify at their affiliate circuit shows. The top ten, plus ties, in each division advance to one of eleven Regional Affiliate Finals events. The top eight riders, plus ties, in each division are invited to compete in the NAAC to see who the best reiners on the continent are.

NRHA / Markel Insurance Horse Sales
Thursday, December 1 through Saturday, December 3 / 9:30 a.m. / Sale Arena / FREE

PARKING AND ADMISSION
Attend three premier performance horse sales while at the show. Interested buyers canview the sale catalogue online now! The sales feature yearlings, sires and dams of performers, show horses, prospects and three-year-old reining horses. Total sales of horses last year exceeded $3 million. Don’t forget the Quarter Horse News Pre-Sale Breakfast on Saturday, December 3 at 8:30 a.m.

NRHA Open World Championship Shootout presented by Equine Sports Medicine
Thursday, December 1 / 7:30 p.m. / Coliseum / FREE PARKING / General Admission – $10 / Box Seats – $15
Top reining professionals and their reining horses, will compete for the estimated first-place paycheck of $30,000 and a shot at the title of NRHA Open World Champion. Read more about the event here.

Think Pink Day
Thursday, December 1
More than 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. Help battle this disease and wear pink on Thursday, December 1 to express hope, love, courage and support those battling cancer. To further benefit the cause, the saddle NRHA Professional Jordan Larson used to win last year’s NRHA Futurity on Spooks Gotta Whiz, owned by Michell Anne Kimball, will be sold in a live auction prior to Saturday morning’s NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect Sale. Thanks to Jordan and Taylor Larson, and Bob’s Custom Saddles for making this benefit auction possible.

NRHA Futurity – Cinch Non Pro Finals
Friday, December 2 / FREE PARKING / General Admission – $10 / Box Seats – $20
10 a.m. – Section 1 starts / 2:30 p.m. – Section 2 starts (followed by awards)
Come watch the world’s best non pro riders compete for nearly $280,000 in cash, plus tons of awards. Section 1 of the finals includes Levels 1-3 Non Pro and Prime Time Non Pro qualifiers while Section 2 includes Level 4 Non Pro finalists.

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