With a score big enough to be competitive in the Open Division of the NRHA Futurity, Mandy McCutcheon went to the head of the class in the Cinch NRHA $60,000 added Non Pro Futurity. Mandy, NRHA’s Leading Lifetime Non Pro Money Earner, scored a 224 on I Spin For Chics (Tangys Classy Peppy x Chics Koko Angel) owned by her dad, NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider, Tim McQuay, Tioga, TX.
Nelle Murphy, Marietta, OK, turned in a classy run on Panas Jewels (Tachitas Jewels x Pana Sugar Chex), owned by her dad Don Murphy. She earned a score of 220 and is sitting second at the completion of the first go round, second section of the Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity. With a score of 219.5, Jose Vazquez is third aboard Dunit Lika Juice (Smart Like Juice x Dunits Papoose) owned by Smart Like Juice Inc., Markham, IL.
With a score of 217.5, Zane Haverty is leading the $25,000 added Intermediate Non Pro Division on Button Up Wranglers (Roosters Wrangler x Little Smart Jac) owned by Clint Haverty, Krum, TX. Janice Free, Bonduarnt, WY, rode Kid Lethal (Lethal Lena x Riggins) to a score of 216.5 and second place in the standings while Kim Horn, riding Gunnalena Doc (Lil Gun x Little Fanta Lena) owned by her husband, NRHA’s first Million Dollar Rider, Bill Horn, Valley View, TX, maintained third place with a score of 215.5.
Clayton Eggers, Mingus, TX, scored a 214.5 to lead both the $10,000 added Limited Non Pro and the inaugural Youth Non Pro divisions on his Hesa Smarty Pants (Freckles Fancy Twist x Sneza Smarty Pants). Rick Ford’s score of 214 aboard Snip O Chex (Nu Chex To Cash x Snip O Gun) owned by Cinder Lakes Ranch, Powell Butte, OR, has him sitting second. Carlie Thompson, Dublin, OH, is second in the Youth Non Pro Division on her Peppys Lil Miss (Missin James x Pure Lil Peppy).
The second go round, first section of the $100,000 added NRHA Futurity Open Division got underway with Craig Schmersal scoring a 224 on Sparkling Waves (Tidal Wave Jack x Shining Proof) owned by Timorie Budge, Laguna Niguel, CA, to go to the head of the class. After the first go round, Craig had to make up ground on this horse, but he was confident. “If I had to make up ground, I knew I could do it on him,” said Craig. “He doesn’t want any trouble.” Sparkling Waves is representing Tidal Wave Jack’s first colt crop!
Shawn Flarida scored a 223 on Senor Tejano Whiz (Topsail Whiz x Tejana Chic) owned by Green Valley Partners, Aubrey, TX., to place second in this section of the second go round. Andrea Fappani and Mr Moth Money (Jerry Lees Surprise x Miss Moth Money) owned by the 23 Partnership, San Marcos, CA, scored a 219.5 for third place.
Dan Huss riding Dun It Regally (Hollywood Dun It x Tivios Little Queen) for Frederick Christen, Whitehouse, OH, scored a 219 and is leading the $50,000 added Intermediate Open Division. Shawna Sapergia is just a half point behind Huss with a score of 218.5 earned on This Chics On Top owned by Outrider Ranch Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada. Matt Flarida scored a 218 on Custom Blackberry (Custom Crome x Be Berry Sweet) owned by Craig Jobe, Indian Wells., CA, and is sitting third.
Nathan Piper and Another Chic Star (Smart Chic Olena x Almost Starlight) owned by Jim Grice, Hockley, TX, is leading the second go round of the $10,000 added Limited Open Division. Four riders are tied for second place: Robin Schoeller riding Shock Shake Shook (Paid By Chic x Docs Brat Sur) owned by Tom Mason, Canton, MI, Fred Berschauer riding Magnifichic (Magnum Chic Dream x Special Dose) owned by Eby Horse Company, Olathe, KS, Debbie O’Neil, Bloomfield, NM, riding her Monts Jigger Of Gin (Smart Gin x Christy Genuine CT) and Nathan Morton riding A Little Electric (Jacs Electric Spark x Smart Little Jewels) owned by Roger Parks, Blanchard, OK.
This fabulous show continues through Saturday, December 2 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. In addition to the keen competition in the show pen, Reining enthusiasts and horse lovers will find plenty to enjoy. On Saturday, popular clinician Clinton Anderson, assisted by NRHA Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani, will present the Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship Clinic from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. There are three major sales featuring the finest bloodlines in the performance horse industry. They get underway on Thursday, November 30. You can rub elbows with the Reining world’s celebrities at the Gathering of Legends reception to honor NRHA Hall of Famers. The Gathering also includes presentation of the Vaquero Media Awards and the Open Finals Draw Party on Friday and there are first class vendors to help get your shopping done for the holiday season.
