The Cow Horse Night at South Point Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 14, was a thrilling event showcasing the talents of young riders and working ranch cowboys at The Run For A Million. Landri Lisac emerged as the champion of the Youth Cow Horse Challenge riding LooksLikeLuckToMe, while Trey Mitchell and SCR WimpyCrackinChic claimed victory in the Cowboy Heritage Ranch Challenge, both earning prestigious titles on a grand stage.
Landri Lisac Captures Youth Cow Horse Championship
Fresh off her victory at the National High School Finals Rodeo, Landri Lisac from Pueblo, Colorado, added another feather to her cap by winning the Youth Cow Horse Challenge at The Run For A Million. Riding LooksLikeLuckToMe (Smart Boons x Dual Lookin Pep), Lisac scored 212 in the rein work and 222.5 down the fence for a total of 434.5, securing the championship. LooksLikeLuckToMe has been instrumental in Lisac’s success, helping her clinch NRCHA World Championship titles earlier this year in the Non Pro Bridle division.
Lisac expressed her admiration for her horse, stating, “She always just tries her best. She’s been in our family forever now. Actually, Todd [Crawford] started showing her and then she went to my sister and then I started showing her. My mom even shows her in the boxing. No matter how many times we put her in the show pen she does not give up and tries her hardest every single stride for us.”
The win was a culmination of a successful week for the Lisac family in Las Vegas, with NRCHA $3 million rider Todd Crawford also participating in the Open Cow Horse Challenge and securing a 7th place finish. Lisac is now looking forward to her next chapter at Auburn University, where she will study nursing while being a part of the Auburn Equestrian team.
From the Ranch to the Show Pen
Trey Mitchell and SCR WimpyCrackinChic represented Singleton Ranches at South Point Arena, emerging victorious in the Cowboy Heritage Ranch Challenge and walking away with a $7,500 prize.
In their debut at The Run For A Million, Mitchell and the 2014 mare scored 204 in the rein work and 224 down the fence, totaling 428 to secure the championship. Mitchell emphasized the importance of consistent practice and preparation leading up to the event.
Mitchell’s victory was not only a personal achievement but also a proud moment for his family and Singleton Ranches. The mare, bred by Singleton Ranches, comes from a prestigious lineage, with her sire, Wimpys Little Step, being a member of the NRHA Hall of Fame.
Reflecting on his experience with SCR WimpyCrackinChic, Mitchell shared, “She has a large personality and it’s so much fun to be a part of.”