Monthly Archives: May 2007
05.22.07 - Youth Competition Highlighted At 2007 NRHA Derby
May 22, 2007
The youth are the future of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and on Saturday, May 19, the youth became a highlight of the 2007 NRHA Derby. The morning featured a whole host of youth ancillary classes including the new 10 & Under Short Stirrup Class.
The competition started with the Youth 13 & Under ancillary ...
05.22.07 - Shawn Flarida Becomes NRHA All-Time Leading Money Earner at 2007 NRHA Derby
May 22, 2007
National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider and 2007 NRHA Open Derby Champion Shawn Flarida can add yet another accomplishment to his already lengthy list. Following his spectacular win at the NRHA Derby, Flarida, of Springfield, OH, is now the NRHA’s all-time leading money earner. Including Flarida’s winnings from the Derby, he has ...
05.20.07 - Shawn Flarida Wins 2007 NRHA Open Derby
May 20, 2007
The National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida, from Springfield, OH, wowed the crowd during the Open Finals competition at the 2007 NRHA Derby at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. The crowd whistled and cheered during Flarida’s entire run on Walla Walla Whiz (Topsail Whiz x Shiney ...
05.19.07 - Mandy McCutcheon Wins 2007 NRHA Non Pro Derby Championship
May 19, 2007
The National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) first Non Pro and first woman to earn one million dollars in NRHA Lifetime Earnings, Mandy McCutcheon, is adding another $23,739.20 to her coffers following the 2007 NRHA Non Pro Derby Finals. McCutcheon, of Aubrey, TX, was presented with a check for $12,224.85 and a host of other prizes ...
05.18.07 - Shawn Flarida Becomes a Triple Threat at the 2007 NRHA Derby
May 18, 2007
National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida bested himself to take over first place in the $80,000 added Open Derby go round on Thursday at the 2007 NRHA Derby at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.
Flarida scored at 227.5 on KR Lil Conquistador (Conquistador Whiz x Smart Little Prize). ...
05.17.07 - Life-Threatening Situation for Walla Walla Whiz at 2007 NRHA Derby
May 17, 2007
To watch National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida and Walla Walla Whiz compete in the first section of the of the $80,000 added Open Derby go round on Wednesday, May 16, you’d never know just two days before Walla Walla Whiz had a frightening experience!
Flarida says on Monday, they noticed ...
05.17.07 - Shawn Flarida “Whizzes” By the Competition at 2007 NRHA Derby
May 17, 2007
National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida is doubling his chances to qualify for the 2007 NRHA Open Derby Finals. Flarida landed both first and second place in the first section of the $80,000 added Open Derby go round on Walla Walla Whiz and Senor Tejano Whiz.
Flarida, from Springfield, OH, scored ...
05.16.07 - NRHA Launches Free Live Streaming Video at 2007 NRHA Derby
May 16, 2007
It’s brand new at the 2007 NRHA Derby and it’s already a huge success! This year, the NRHA Derby features FREE live streaming video on the internet and in just two days it has already allowed thousands of viewers to watch all the Derby action on their computers.
The NRHA is providing the webcast in conjunction ...
05.16.07 - Stage Set for Non Pro Finals at 2007 NRHA Derby
May 16, 2007
The top Non Pro riders at the 2007 NRHA Derby are now on their way to the finals! The second section of the go round ended on Tuesday with the leader board unchanged. The tie, a 219, in the $30,000 added Non Pro Derby between Mandy McCutcheon, from Aubrey, TX, and Kelle Smith from Belle ...
05.15.07 - 2007 NRHA Derby Show Kicks Off in OKC
May 15, 2007
The 2007 NRHA Derby Show is in full swing at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. During the past three days, close to one-thousand reiners from around the world moved into their stalls and have been warming up in the coliseum, preparing for Monday’s first day of Derby competition.
On Monday, under sunny skies, ...
05.15.07 - Oklahoma City Wins Bid to Host 2007 FEI World Reining Masters
May 15, 2007
One of the most prestigious Reining competitions in the world is coming back to Oklahoma City! The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) just received word from the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sports, that the 2007 FEI World Reining Masters will be held during the 2007 NRHA Futurity and Adequan® ...
05.04.07 - Grays Starlight Named NRHA Million Dollar Sire
May 4, 2007
A new stallion has just been added to the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) list of Million Dollar Sires! Grays Starlight, owned by Polo Ranch in Marietta, OK, has just broken into the elite group. Grays Starlight’s (Peppy San Badger x Docs Starlight) offspring earnings now total $1,007,713.58.
Some of ...
