2013 NRHA Futurity Competition Update
Magico and Jordan Larson. Waltenberry photo courtesy of NRHA press release
The Wizster (Gallo Del Cielo x Miss Whizard Jac) and Dany Tremblay earned a 220 from the judges today to finish the go-round with the second-highest score in the level 4 open division and the highest score in the level 3 open division. The stallion, owned by MG Reiners (St. Paul, Quebec) has earned more than $18,000 this year including reserve championships in the level 4 and level 3 open divisions at the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, plus championships at the Aireau Pre-Futurity and Gunners Peppy Oak Snaffle Bit.
Several of the first go-round leading contenders are graduates of the NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Sales. Those graduates include:
- Electric Express (Jacs Electric Spark x Hot Coded Candy) with Jared Leclair for owner Terry Ranch – earned a 221.5 for third in the level 4, second in the level 3 and first in the level 2 open division. The full-brother to Electric Code has earned nearly $40,000 in NRHA competition so far in his career.
- Shiners Crown Jewel (Shining Spark x Cattilion) with Nathan Piper for owner John and Nancy Tague – earned a 221 for 8th place in the level 4 open division.
- Walla Whiz Affair (Walla Walla Whiz x Memorable Affair) with Todd Bergen owner Xtra Quarter Horses, LLC – marked a 220.5 for 10th place in the level 4 open division. Walla Whiz Affair was the high seller in last year’s NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect Sale.
- Custom Innovation (Custom Crome x Dry Doc Bobbie) with Casey Deary for owner Amanda Brumley – scored a 220 to land in the top 15 scores of the level 4 open division. The stallion has earned nearly $10,000 this year with strong showings at the High Roller Reining Classic Futurity and Heritage Futurity.
- Electric Outlaw (Jacs Electric Spark x Docs Lil Bullet) with Gabe Hutchinsfor owner Darling 888 Ranch – received a 219 to finish in the top 30 of the level 4 open and top 15 of the level 3 open. So far this year, the stallion has won more than $12,500 including the level 3 open division co-championship at the Hollywoodstinseltown Futurity.
A portion of first go-round entries will move on to the second go-round as follows, with Saturday’s level 4 open division champion earning $165,000:
- Level 4 open division – Top 200 scores, plus ties (Bubble score: 209.5)
- Level 3 open division – Top 150 scores, plus ties (Bubble score: 209)
- Level 2 open division – Top 100 scores, plus ties (Bubble score: 208)
- Level 1 open division – Top 100 scores, plus ties (Bubble score: 173)
The second go-round begins on Monday, December 2 following the first go-round, first section of the $260,000 added Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity. The top horse-and-rider combinations, based on composite scores from the first and second go-round, will advance to the Open Futurity Finals on Saturday, December 7 where the winner of the level 4 open division will earn $165,000 as well as incredible prizes from NRHA Corporate Partners and award sponsors. Nearly $100,000 in nominator incentive money also will be distributed to those individuals who originally nominated horses to the NRHA Nomination Program.
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MORE ABOUT THE SHOW
It’s the most elite reining event in the world with 3,000 entries competing for more than $2 million in cash and prizes. Approximately 1,400 horses and more than 120,000 visitors come from nearly 20 countries to compete and watch the excitement unfold. During its 10-day run, the show contributes more than $67 million to the overall Oklahoma City economy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Sales
Thurs., Dec. 5 – Sat., Dec. 7 – 9:30 a.m. daily – Sale Arena
Attend three premier performance horse sales while at the show. The sales feature yearlings, sires and dams of performers, show horses, prospects and 3-year-old reining horses. Total sales of horses last year exceeded $3.65 million. Interested buyers can get more information on the NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Sales page ofnrha.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
SmartPak ColiCare County Fair – Exhibitor Party
5:30 p.m. – Barn 3 – Come enjoy the county fair atmosphere with fried food, pie eating contest and the John Deere Toy Gator preliminary races.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
Show Your Colors Day
Help create awareness by wearing a color that represents a cause you support. Examples: pink for breast cancer, purple for testicular cancer, red for AIDS and HIV or yellow for deployed military.
Affiliate Summit
3 p.m. – Conf. Room A – Are you active in your affiliate? Want to help strengthen your programs and shows? Want to start an affiliate? If you said yes to any of these questions, you should attend the Affiliate Summit! Grab a friend, enjoy some snacks and participate.
Cardinal Reining Horses International Reception presented by World Development Group International
5 p.m. – Cantina – Everyone is encouraged to attend as NRHA Corporate Partners, Cardinal Reining Horses and World Development Group join the European Affiliate Council to welcome all international exhibitors to the NRHA Futurity.
SHOW SUPPORTERS
The NRHA would like to thank the following corporate partners for their support of the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show: Adequan, Anderson Bean Boot Company, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cardinal Reining Horses, Center Back Pads, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Downunder Horsemanship, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Kyle Tack, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Schmersal Reining Horses, Twister Trailer, World Development Group International and Xtra Quarter Horses.
In addition, NRHA thanks NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show Event Sponsors:
– Platinum Futurity Sponsors: KO Trading, Lucas Oil, Protect the Harvest, RAM, Sandbur Productions LLC, Santa Hill Ranch and Scott Cleaners
– Gold Futurity Sponsors: Equine Oasis, Icehole High Performance Coolers and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery
– Silver Futurity Sponsors: Avila’s Pro Shop, E-Z Go, Forewheeler Golf Cars and Heat-A-Zone
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.
