The Weekly Performance Report for Sept. 15 highlights the Reno Snaffle Bit as Justin Wright dominates with his three mounts in the Open Derby Composite, earning a total of $46,980.
Meanwhile, the High Roller Reining Classic in Las Vegas sees Krista Marshall and Marshall Equine LLC securing victories in the Level 4 Non Pro Futurity and Level 4 Non Pro Derby. In Redmond, Oregon, the Cascades Futurity and Aged Event concludes with champions crowned across various Open divisions.
What Happened September 7–13
Cutting: Cascades Futurity & Aged Event Wraps
Redmond, Oregon | September 1–13 | Deschutes County Fairgrounds
The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event concludes with Morgan Cromer dominating the Open Futurity and Open Derby divisions, while Josh Sleeman and Todd Adolf shine in the Open Classic Challenge.
Julie Clarke also excels in the amateur ranks, securing victories in both the Non Pro Derby Final and Amateur Derby Finals. The Way Out West Cutting Series finale sees Kat Play emerging victorious in multiple categories.
2026 Cascades Futurity & Aged Event Open Results
| Class | Place | Horse | Rider | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Futurity (3-Year-Old) | Champion | Wild Metal | Morgan Cromer | Aaron Wright |
| Open Derby (4-Year-Old) | Champion | Rollin With Starz | Morgan Cromer | Reagan Glenn |
| Open Derby (4-Year-Old) | Reserve | Keepin Tabs | Cass Tatum | VP Cutting Horses LLC |
| Open Classic Challenge (5/6-Year-Old) | Champion | Keep Tha Change | Josh Sleeman | King Feed Inc |
| Open Classic Challenge (5/6-Year-Old) | Reserve | Octavius | Todd Adolf | T&K Perf Horses |
Full Cascades Futurity results available here
This Week September 14–20
Reined Cow Horse: Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity
Reno, Nevada | September 11–20 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
Justin Wright shines at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity, sweeping the Open Derby Composite podium with three different horses and earning a total of $46,980.
On the Non Pro side, Crue Dowers and Allison S. Trimble Paparoa also secure victories in their respective categories.
Stay updated on Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Results here.
2026 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Derby Composite Results
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Won (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rsr Closing Time | Justin T. Wright | Ray Shell Ranch LLC | 665.5 | $25,000 |
| 2 | Skooby Do | Justin T. Wright | Lesley T. Kearney | 664.5 | $13,480 |
| 3 | Stevies Blondie | Justin T. Wright | Felizardo Elizondo | 660 | $8,500 |
| 4 (tie) | Rock O Rama | Shane L. Steffen | Kandu Ranch | 656 | $5,625 |
| 4 (tie) | Stuck In Overdrive | Russell A. Probert | Wayne A. Miranda | 656 | $5,625 |
Full Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity results available here
Reining: High Roller Reining Classic
Las Vegas, Nevada | September 11–17 | South Point Equestrian Center
Krista Marshall and Marshall Equine LLC excel at the High Roller Reining Classic, securing victories in the Level 4 Non Pro Derby and Futurity.
Stay updated on High Roller Reining Classic results here.
2026 High Roller Reining Classic Non Pro Results
| Class | Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Won (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Non Pro Aged Event (Derby) | 1 | Gunnabea Chic Magnet | Krista M. Marshall | Marshall Equine LLC | 146.00 | $3,716.24 |
| Non Pro Crown Jewel Futurity, Level 4-Cat 6 Closed | 1 | Thee Batman | Krista M. Marshall | Marshall Equine LLC | 144.00 | $204.88 |
| Non Pro Crown Jewel Futurity, Level 2 Ltd-Cat 6 Closed | 1 | Electra Spark | Kelsey Njus | Kelsey Njus | 137.50 | $204.88 |
Full High Roller Reining Classic results available here (click pattern No.)
Looking Ahead
Upcoming events in the next month.
Ranch Events, Reining: All American Quarter Horse Congress
Columbus, Ohio | September 26–October 24 | Ohio Expo Center
The All American Quarter Horse Congress features AQHA, NRHA, and NCHA-sanctioned classes over four weeks at the Ohio Expo Center, focusing on ranch and reining disciplines.
Source: quarterhorsecongress.com
Cutting: Brazos Bash
Weatherford, Texas | September 28–October 13 | Bosque Ranch Headquarters
The Brazos Bash is a premier NCHA-approved event with various divisions held over two weeks at Bosque Ranch Headquarters in Weatherford, Texas.
Source: brazosbash.com/schedule
Reined Cow Horse: NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
Fort Worth, Texas | October 9–24
The NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Metallic Cat, is set to take place in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring top 3-year-olds in the reined cow horse discipline.
Source: nrcha.com
Also that week: Reined Cow Horse: NRCHA Big Guns in Cowtown Fort Worth, Texas | October 21 | Cowtown Coliseum, Historic Fort Worth Stockyards The NRCHA Foundation fundraiser, Big Guns in Cowtown, will showcase top rodeo athletes and NRCHA professionals in a fence work competition.
The Weekly Performance Report is published at the beginning of each week on HorseandRider.com.