This past week was bustling in the Western performance horse community, with exciting events like the NSHA Futurity results coming in from Vegas, the NSHA World show taking place in Tulsa, and the cutters dominating in Idaho while the reiners gear up for the 100x in Oklahoma.
What Happened August 17–23
Reined Cow Horse: NSHA Futurity, Derby & Spectaculars
Las Vegas, Nevada | August 18–23 | South Point Hotel, Arena & Equestrian Center
The National Stock Horse Association’s premier event week, known as the “World’s Richest Horse Show,” concluded with Clayton M. Edsall winning the Open Futurity, Justin T. Wright clinching the Open Derby, and Matthew Kimes taking the Non Pro Derby title.
Open Futurity (composite, added money $24,000)
- 1. Clayton M. Edsall and RBS AnnieSugarDaddy (Monty & Carlee Miller, 661.00, $38,784.23)
- 2. Matt W. Frederick and Wild Smart Rey (2KM Farm & Ranch LLC, 658.00, $28,577.85)
- 3. Matt J. Koch and SJR Malibu Mist (San Juan Ranch, 654.00, $23,474.66)
- 4. Boyd J. Rice and Reypublican (B-K Livestock LLC, 652.50, $18,371.48)
- 5. (tie) Shane L. Steffen and Mr Oz (Greg J. Bieker, 652.00, $12,247.65); Clay Volmer and Biggg Chief (Shaleah L. Hester, 652.00, $12,247.65); and Matt W. Frederick and Woodford On The Rox (Alward Ranches Inc, 652.00, $12,247.65)
Open Derby (composite, added money $28,000)
- 1. Justin T. Wright and RSR Closing Time (Ray Shell Ranch LLC, 662.50, $24,284.47)
- 2. Boyd J. Rice and Reality Bytes (Abrian J. Bass, 662.00, $17,893.82)
- 3. Abigayle A. Mixon and Holly Jonez (Paige Brummund, 660.50, $14,698.50)
- 4. (tie) Shane L. Steffen and Rock O Rama (Kandu Ranch, 659.00, $11,183.64); Nicholas S. Dowers and DT Hes Reyzin Cash (DT Horses LLC, 659.00, $11,183.64)
- 6. Zane P. Davis and Reyzin A Star (Roger K. Terry, 657.50, $7,668.78)
Non Pro Futurity (composite, added money $5,000) – Clark W. Weaver and Call Me Junior JR (Molly M Weaver) placed second overall behind Shannon L. Haskins.
- 1. Shannon L. Haskins and CS Smooth Like Butta (Shannon L. Haskins, 635.50, $3,911.00)
- 2. Clark W. Weaver and Call Me Junior JR (Molly M Weaver, 634.50, $2,933.25)
- 3. Sabrina A. Williams and Lil Miss Reyz (Sabrina A. Williams, 611.50, $1,955.50)
- 4. Kathy L. Wilson and Bama Magic (Kathy L. Wilson, 610.00, $977.75)
- 5. Lori Conrow and The Smoothist (Lori Conrow, 609.50)
Non Pro Derby (composite, added money $4,500)
- 1. Matthew Kimes and Roses Got Style (Kimes Family Trust, 645.50, $3,192.75)
- 2. Paris M. Starn and Rascal Rey (Paris And Clayton Williams, 641.50, $2,660.63)
- 3. Chesney Reeves and KK Gotcha OnMy Radar (Chesney Reeves, 638.00, $2,128.50)
- 4. Tammy J. Johnston and Bourbon Street Boon (Trystin L. Johnston, 636.50, $1,596.38)
- 5. Kathy L. Wilson and Highbrows Dr Rey (Kathy L. Wilson, 633.50, $1,064.25)
World’s Richest Stock Horse (composite, added money $17,000)
- 1. Phillip J. Ralls and Call Me A Cool Cat (Cathy Bardos, 664.50, $18,000.00)
- 2. Clayton M. Edsall and HiCaliber Cat (Crosshair Ranch, 660.50, $14,500.00)
- 3. Shane L. Steffen and Sprinkld ConfettiCat (South Cove Ranch LLC, 659.50, $11,500.00)
- 4. Corey D. Cushing and WR Iceman (MC Quarter Horses, 659.00, $9,750.00)
- 5. Phillip J. Ralls and Son Of A Mitch (The Trust/Billie Jo Ralls DTD, 657.00, $8,000.00)
- 6. Zane P. Davis and SpeakEasy Cat (Lightning 7 Cattle Co LLC, 656.50, $6,750.00)
Ranch Events: NSBA World Championship Show
Tulsa, Oklahoma | August 13–23 | Built Ford Tough Complex
Junior Ranch Rail
- 1. Bud Lyon and Lyle Loves It (Kalyn Sanders, $1,616.55)
- 2. John Briggs and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen, $1,181.33)
- 3. Shannon Quinlan Hill and The Toyy Story (Kylee Faith Wiseman, $808.27)
- 4. Ryan Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $621.75)
- 5. Steve Meadows and Runningoutofboonlite (Kathryne K. Zachrich, $559.58)
Senior Ranch Rail
- 1. Bud Lyon and Sumac Gunnabeflashy (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $1,584.38)
- 2. Leslie Vagneur Lange and Xtra Magic Doctor (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $1,157.81)
- 3. Jimmy Daurio and Cowpuncher Cadillac (Jimmy Daurio & David Renier, $792.19)
- 4. Steve Meadows and One Cool Joe (Michelle Higdon, $609.38)
- 5. Kendall Woellmer and Ciphered Code (Jennifer Loveland, $548.44)
Junior Ranch Riding
- 1. John Briggs and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen, $1,956.56)
- 2. Ryan Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $1,252.20)
- 3. Steve Meadows and The Soldier (Michelle Higdon-Rector, $860.89)
- 4. Cody Crow and Sir Dreamy (Katherine Wilson, $704.36)
- 5. Michael S. Edwards and Caughtup In A Moment (Ann Rosato, $626.10)
Senior Ranch Riding
- 1. Bud Lyon and Sumac Gunnabeflashy (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $2,027.74)
- 2. Leslie Vagneur Lange and Xtra Magic Doctor (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $1,322.44)
- 3. Melvin Yoder and SS Wrecking Ball (Alexius Dorsey, $925.71)
- 4. Clayton Jerrell and Lets Double Down (Wendy K. McConnell, $793.46)
- 5. Sadie Joy Lamar and Later Haters (Sadie Joy Lamar, $705.30)
Junior Ranch Trail
- 1. Bud Lyon and Lyle Loves It (Kalyn Sanders, $1,648.73)
- 2. John Briggs and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen, $1,204.84)
- 3. Ryan Kail and Sheez Got Tha Look (Lane Kail, $824.36)
- 4. Shannon Quinlan Hill and Daytona Five Hundred (Debbie Kuffer, $634.13)
- 5. Michael S. Edwards and Caughtup In A Moment (Ann Rosato, $570.71)
Senior Ranch Trail
- 1. Ryan Kail and Cee My Special Nite (Libby Williams Haydon)
- 2. Logan Pluhar and Dont Give A Flinn (Rachel Webster)
- 3. Stacey Roberson and Gunpowdernmoonshine (Erin Marie Hart)
- 4. Matt Gouthro and Xtra Wimpys Catalyst (Erika Collins Sterling)
- 5. Shannon Quinlan Hill and Charlie Danials (Janet Behling)
Amateur Ranch Rail
- 1. Lane Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $1,616.25)
- 2. Allie Jane Briggs and Benefit Of The Doubt (Allie Jane Briggs, $1,163.70)
- 3. Erika Collins Sterling and Xtra Wimpys Catalyst (Erika Collins Sterling, $840.45)
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