2013 NRHA Futurity Update: Second Go-Round Open Standings

For Immediate Release – Oklahoma City, Okla. – December 3, 2013 – By Christa Morris – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) is edging closer to its final weekend. Today’s show concluded with section two of the second go-round of the nearly $500,000 added NRHA Open Futurity. The show runs through December 7 at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. with the third and final section of the second go-round running on Wednesday, December 4.

This year’s NRHA Futurity Open is strong with nearly 1,100 entries in all. Due to this, the Level 4 Open Champion horse will earn $165,000, a $15,000 increase over the guaranteed amount. $156,750 will be paid to the owner and $8,250 will be paid to the nominator of the horse following Saturday night’s finals. This translates to nearly 30 times the initial $300 investment of an NRHA Nomination Program weanling fee.

Footwork Revolution (Einsteins Revolution x Fancy Footwork) and Brian Bell (Hinton, Okla.) improved their first go-round score (221.5) to an impressive 223 in the second go-round. Their composite score of 444.5 is the highest in both the level 4 open and level 3 open divisions. Brian, an NRHA Professional, owns the stallion that has already earned more than $16,400.

Rancho Oso Rio’s Electric Genes (Jacs Electric Spark x Taris Designer Genes) and NRHA Professional Andrea Fappani garnered a 441 composite score after posting a 219.5 in the second go-round. That score put them in the second place position in the level 4 open division. Electric Genes and Fappani were level 4 open division reserve co-champions at the Reining By The Bay Futurity.

Memorable Revolution (Einsteins Revolution x Coronas Affair) and Bell slid into the second place position in the level 3 open division for owner Wagner & Vandorp (Aubrey, Texas). They earned a 219.5 in the first go-round and a 218.5 in the second go-round for a 438 composite score.

Electric Express (Jacs Electric Spark x Hot Coded Candy) with NRHA Professional Jared Leclair for owner Terry Ranch (Hardin, Texas) lead the level 2 non pro division with a 437.5 composite score. The full-brother to Electric Code has earned nearly $40,000 in NRHA competition so far in his career.

It took a composite score of 434 to move into second place in the level 2 open division. Two entries share that designation:

Beam Me Up Spook (Smart Spook x Ruffle Me Up) and NRHA Professional Tom Foran (Burbank, Calif.) for owner Elaine Davis (La Canada, Calif.)

Hot Hollywood Whiz (Topsail Whiz x Hot Hollywood Jewels) and NRHA Professional Patrice St-Onge (Gainesville, Texas) for owner Andre Lauzon (St-Placide, Quebec, Canada)

In the level 1 open division, Wallys Chic (Walla Walla Whiz x Smokes Chicalito) and Kim Obenhaus received a 214.5 from the judges in the second go-round to earn a 431.5 composite score. They lead the division for owner MG Reiners (St. Paul, Quebec, Canada).

In second place in the level 1 open division composite is Spark Of Starlight (Jacs Electric Spark x Starlight Angela) with Ryan Rushing (Whitesboro, Texas) for owner Shelly MacLellan (Fort Worth, Texas). They earned a 211 in the first go-round and a 220 in the second go-round for a 431 composite score.

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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.

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, Booth Ranches, 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.