2014 Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity Wrap-up, Results, and Payouts

By: Nova Boyd

The sixth annual Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship Halter Futurity for yearling Quarter Horses was held on Saturday, May 31, as special World Conformation Horse Association event during the prestigious Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association’s annual Redbud Spectacular Horse Show at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. Presenting Sponsor was the Equine Chronicle, Tom and Amy Grabe, Ocala, Florida.

If you remember, last year the Futurity was cancelled at the last minute because of the tornado and torrential rains that hit the Fairgrounds on May 31st .

Platinum sponsors for the show were Steve and Kathy Headley, Bloomington, Indiana, with a donation of $10,000.

Any WCHA event requires certified WCHA judges. Judge for the adult portion of the show was Russ Smith. Smith is also a carded AQHA judge. Youth classes were judged by newly carded WCHA judge Jerri Harmon.

After the classes for yearling stallions, geldings and fillies were completed, the first place winner of these classes were returned to the arena to be judged for Best Of Show. A second judge, also a WCHA judge, was randomly selected from the audience to join Smith in selecting the winner. That judge was Jason Smith. Champion and Reserve Champion winners of each class were presented trophies and Jerry Wells memorial medallions. Best of Show winner received a trophy and a check for $1000. These winners had pictures taken with Betty, the owner of the horse, the sponsor for that class, and any friends and family they wished in the picture. Pictures were by K C Montgomery.

The Futurity had 23 horses making 70 entries this year. Total payout was $30,000 in cash and prizes, including the $500, $1500, and $2000 sponsorship monies for each class, $1000 for Best of Show, plus entry fees, minus 10% of each entry fee reserved for the Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship fund. All prize money was paid out following the completion of the show.

Following are results:

LIMITED OPEN STALLIONS – $1,500 Added, Sponsored by Bad To The Bone BBQ, Mary and Marty Wells, San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Purse $2,355, 11 shown, 6 places paid.

1st – Valentino (The Top Secret x Innocent Touch x Touchdown Kid), shown by Lonn Smallwood, Pilot Point, TX, bred and owned by Lonn and Kathy Smallwood. $753.60

2nd – BPF Classic (Kids Classic Style x Sincere A Te x Sierra Te), bred, owned and shown by Clark Rassi, Aubrey, TX. $518.10

3rd – Playboys Intention (My Intention x Exceptional Ms x The Exceptional One), owned and shown by Leasa Haselden, Good Hope, GA., bred by Dick Adams, Patoka, IL. $447.45

4th – LWR Win The West (Western Gunslinger x LWR Play To Win x Grand Slam Touchdown), shown by Denny Hassett, Topeka, KS, bred and owned by Alan and Roberta Whetsel, Wichita, KS. $ 235.50

5th – Youre Not Kiddin Me (Not Kiddin Me x Madam Mariposa x CL Lord Buckley), shown by Barbara Hoffer, Auburn, KS, bred and owned by Charles and Linda Cline, Cushing, OK. $211.95

6th – Kid Shine (Kid Coolsified x Fabulous Shine x Shiney Conclusion), owned and shown by Jerrid Nightengale, Galva, KS, bred by Caitlin Mahnke, Pleasant Lake, IN. $235.50

7th – Righteous N Royal, (Righteous Mister x Miss Royal Hit x The Heavy Hitter) shown by Donald Hiscox, bred and owned by Donald and Deborah Hiscox, Wynnewood, OK.

8th – TNR NE Major (Mr Elusive x Shes A Major Lady x Major J D Parker), shown by Billy Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chicola, Coushatta, LA.

9th – Kidz Love To Streak (Too Yella To Streak x Kidz x Kid Clu), shown by John Hoffer, Auburn, KS, bred and owned by John and Barbara Hoffer.

10th – LWR Win A Prize (Sirprizerized x LWR Play To Win x Grand Slam Touchdown), shown by Aaron Hall, Kechi, KS, bred and owned by Alan and Roberta Whetsel, Wichita, KS.

11th- Art Of Enquest (Enquest x Art Breaker x Art Of Gold), bred, owned and shown by Ramona Caldwell, Whitesboro, TX.

NON PRO COLTS $2,000 Added, Sponsored by Steve and Kathy Headley, Bloomington, IN.

Purse-$2,585, 9 shown, 5 places paid

1st – Valentino (The Top Secret x Innocent Touch x Touchdown Kid), shown by Lonn Smallwood, Pilot Point, TX, bred and owned by Lonn and Kathy Smallwood $878.90

2nd – BPF Classic (Kids Classic Style x Sincere A Te x Sierra Te), bred, owned and shown by Clark Rassi, Aubrey, TX. $697.95

3rd – Playboys Intention (My Intention x Exceptional Ms x The Exceptional One), owned and shown by Leasa Haselden, Good Hope, GA., bred by Dick Adams, Patoka, IL. $517.00

4th – Kidz Love To Streak (Too Yella To Streak x Kidz x Kid Clu), shown by John Hoffer, Auburn, KS, bred and owned by John and Barbara Hoffer. $258.00

5th – Kid Shine (Kid Coolsified x Fabulous Shine x Shiney Conclusion), owned and shown by Jerrid Nightengale, Galva, KS, bred by Caitlin Mahnke, Pleasant Lake, IN. $ 232.65

6th – Righteous N Royal (Righteous Mister x Miss Royal Hit x The Heavy Hitter) shown by Donald Hiscox, bred and owned by Donald and Deborah Hiscox

7th – TNR NE Major (Mr Elusive x Shes A Major Lady x Major J D Parker), shown by Billy Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chicola, Coushatta, LA.

8th – Kidz Love To Streak (Too Yella To Streak x Kidz x Kid Clu), shown by John Hoffer, Auburn, KS, bred and owned by John and Barbara Hoffer.

9th – Art Of Enquest (Enquest x Art Breaker x Art Of Gold), bred, owned and shown by Ramona Caldwell, Whitesboro, TX.

SELECT AMATEUR COLTS $500 Added, Sponsored by Dan Fox, Chino, CA

Purse $2,120, 8 shown, 5 places paid

1st – Valentino (The Top Secret x Innocent Touch x Touchdown Kid), shown by Lonn Smallwood, Pilot Point, TX, bred and owned by Lonn and Kathy Smallwood.. $720.80

2nd – BPF Classic (Kids Classic Style x Sincere A Te x Sierra Te), bred, owned and shown by Clark Rassi, Aubrey, TX. $572.40

3rd – Playboys Intention (My Intention x Exceptional Ms x The Exceptional One), owned and shown by Leasa Haselden, Good Hope, GA., bred by Dick Adams, Patoka, IL. $424.00

4th – Youre Not Kiddin Me (Not Kiddin Me x Madam Mariposa x CL Lord Buckley), shown by Barbara Hoffer, Auburn, KS, bred and owned by Charles and Linda Cline, Cushing, OK. $212.00

5th – Righteous N Royal (Righteous Mister x Miss Royal Hit x The Heavy Hitter) shown by Donald Hiscox, Wynnewood, OK, bred and owned by Donald and Deborah Hiscox. $190.80

6th – TNR NE Major (Mr Elusive x Shes A Major Lady x Major J D Parker), shown by Billy Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chicola, Coushatta, LA.

7th – Kidz Love To Streak (Too Yella To Streak x Kidz x Kid Clu), shown by John Hoffer, Auburn, KS, bred and owned by John and Barbara Hoffer

8th – Art Of Enquest (Enquest x Art Breaker x Art Of Gold), bred, owned and shown by Ramona Caldwell, Whitesboro, TX.

LIMITED OPEN GELDINGS $1,500 Added, Sponsored by Greg and Gigi Davis, Savannah, TN and Whitesboro, TX.

Purse-$1725, 5 shown, 4 places paid

1st – Coolsified Secret (Kid Coolsified x Milans Pretty Secret x The Top Secret), shown by Jeff Habinghorst, Cave Creek, AZ, owned by Vernon Habinghorst, Phoenix, AZ, bred by S D and Tucker Trahan, Dallas, TX. $690.00

2nd – Wyld Bill (Execute x Phenomenal Ms x The Phenomenal), owned and shown by Angie Mangum, Merigold, MS, bred by Rita Crundwell, South Beloit, IL. $ 517.50

3rd – Fearless De Fiancé (Fearles x Lil Miss Fancy x Acoolest), bred, owned and shown by Donald Hiscox, Wynnewood, OK. $ 345.00

4th- TNR Somekinda Nuggett (CRS Gold Nuggett x Image In Me x Image Of Kid), shown by Bill Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chicola, Coushatta, LA. $ 172.50

5th – Gotta Secret Favor (I Gotta Cool Secret x Favors x At Long Last), bred, owned and shown by Ramona Caldwelll, Whitesboro, TX.

NON PRO GELDINGS $ 2,000 Added, Sponsored by Steve and Kathy Headley, Bloomington, IN

Purse-$2,405, 5 shown, 4 places paid

1st – Coolsified Secret (Kid Coolsified x Milans Pretty Secret x The Top Secret), shown by Jeff Habinghorst, Cave Creek, AZ, owned by Vernon Habinghorst, Phoenix, AZ, bred by S D and Tucker Trahan, Dallas, TX. $962.00

2nd – Wyld Bill (Execute x Phenomenal Ms x The Phenomenal), owned and shown by Angie Mangum, Merigold, MS, bred by Rita Crundwell, South Beloit, IL. $ 721.50

3rd – Fearless De Fiance (Fearles x Lil Miss Fancy x Acoolest), bred, owned and shown by Donald Hiscox, Wynnewood, OK. $ 481.00

4th- TNR Somekinda Nuggett (CRS Gold Nuggett x Image In Me x Image Of Kid), shown by Bill Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chicola, Coushatta, LA. $240.50

5th – Gotta Secret Favor (I Gotta Cool Secret x Favors x At Long Last), bred, owned and shown by Ramona Caldwelll, Whitesboro, TX.

SELECT AMATEUR GELDINGS $500 Added, Sponsored by Gerri Leigh Pratt, Winston-Salem, NC

Purse-$1,175.00, 3 shown, 3 places paid

1. Fearless De Fiance (Fearles x Lil Miss Fancy x Acoolest), bred, owned and shown by Donald Hiscox, Wynnewood, OK. $528.75

2. TNR Somekinda Nuggett (CRS Gold Nuggett x Image In Me x Image Of Kid), shown by Bill Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chicola, Coushatta, LA. $411.25

3. Gotta Secret Favor (I Gotta Cool Secret x Favors x At Long Last), bred, owned and shown by Ramona Caldwelll, Whitesboro, TX. $235.00

LIMITED OPEN FILLIES Purse-$1,500.00, Sponsored by Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, Cindy Chilton-Moore, President

Purse $ 1815 7 shown, 5 places paid

1st – Flawles (My Intention x Imagine Me In First x image Of Kid), shown by Angela Ryan, Tomball, TX, owned by Harold and Angela Ryan, bred by Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX. $617.10

2nd – TF The Last Waltz (Kid Coolsified x Steppin To Dominate x Dominate Clu), shown by Jeff Habinghorst, Cave Creek, AZ, owned by Vernon Habinghorst, Phoenix, AZ, bred by Kelli Jensen, Freeland, MI. $490.05

3rd – JVF Tempt Me Not (Not Kiddin Me x Teasin Temptation x Conclusified), shown by Barbara Hoffer, Auburn, KS, owned by John and Barbara Hoffer, bred by James and Wendy Dietrich, Whitesboro, TX. $363.00

4th- TNR Material Girl (CRS Gold Nuggett x Top This Pizzazz x Misters Pizzazz), shown by Billy Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chiccola, Coushatta, LA. $181.50

5th – Obviously Xceptional (The Exceptional One x Wont I Be Obvious x Obvious Conclusion), bred, owned and shown by Harl Pruitt, Rosenberg, TX. $163.35

6th – My Cool Intentions (My Intention x Pretty Win Cool x Ima Cool Skip), owned and shown by Ramona Caldwell, Whitesboro, TX.

7th – Chromed Smile (Chromed Up x Smile For The Camera x Touchdown Kid), owned and shown by Brenda Porter, Wichita Falls, TX, bred by James Huckabee, Stephenville, TX.

NON PRO FILLIES $2,000 Added, Sponsored by Steve and Kathy Headley, Bloomington, IN.

Purse $2,495 7 shown, 5 places paid

1st – Flawles (My Intention x Imagine Me In First x image Of Kid), shown by Angela Ryan, Tomball, TX, owned by Harold and Angela Ryan, bred by Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX. $617.10

2nd – TF The Last Waltz (Kid Coolsified x Steppin To Dominate x Dominate Clu), shown by Jeff Habinghorst, Cave Creek, AZ, owned by Vernon Habinghorst, Phoenix, AZ, bred by Kelli Jensen,Freeland, MI. $490.05

3rd – JVF Tempt Me Not (Not Kiddin Me x Teasin Temptation x Conclusified), shown by Barbara Hoffer, Auburn, KS, owned by John and Barbara Hoffer, bred by James and Wendy Dietrich, Whitesboro, TX. $363.00

4th- TNR Material Girl (CRS Gold Nuggett x Top This Pizzazz x Misters Pizzazz), shown by Billy Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chiccola, Coushatta, LA. $181.50

5th – Obviously Xceptional (The Exceptional One x Wont I Be Obvious x Obvious Conclusion), bred, owned and shown by Harl Pruitt, Rosenberg, TX. $163.35

6th – My Cool Intentions (My Intention x Pretty Win Cool x Ima Cool Skip), owned and shown by Ramona Caldwell, Whitesboro, TX.

7th – Chromed Smile (Chromed Up x Smile For The Camera x Touchdown Kid), owned and shown by Brenda Porter, Wichita Falls, TX, bred by James Huckabee, Stephenville, TX.

SELECT AMATEUR FILLIES $500 Added, Sponsored by Wayne and Jan Bell, Western Hauler ,Fort Worth, TX

Purse $1,850 6 shown, 4 places paid

1st – Flawless ((My Intention x Imagine Me In First x image Of Kid), shown by Angela Ryan, Tomball, TX, owned by Harold and Angela Ryan, bred by Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX. $740.00

2nd – JVF Tempt Me Not ( (Not Kiddin Me x Teasin Temptation x Conclusified), shown by Barbara Hoffer, Auburn, KS, owned by John and Barbara Hoffer, bred by James and Wendy Dietrich, Whitesboro, TX. $555.00

3rd – TNR Material Girl (CRS Gold Nuggett x Top This Pizzazz x Misters Pizzazz), shown by Billy Franks, Cisco, TX, owned by Suzonne Franks, bred by Daniel Chiccola, Coushatta, LA. $370.00

4th – Obviously Xceptional (The Exceptional One x Wont I Be Obvious x Obvious Conclusion), bred, owned and shown by Harl Pruitt, Rosenberg, TX. $185.00

5th – My Cool Intentions (My Intention x Pretty Win Cool x Ima Cool Skip), owned and shown by Ramona Caldwell, Whitesboro, TX.

6th – Chromed Smile (Chromed Up x Smile For The Camera x Touchdown Kid), owned and shown by Brenda Porter, Wichita Falls, TX, bred by James Huckabee, Stephenville, TX.

YOUTH GELDINGS $1000 Added, Sponsored by Castle Ranch, Luke and Abbi Castle, Wayne, OK.

Purse $1,225, 2 shown, 2 places paid

1st – RPL My Te Cheerful (Hear The Cheers x My Te Elusive x Elusive), shown by Monica Ham, Phoenix, AZ, owned by Vernon Habinghorst, bred by Bobbie Atkinson, Henderson, TX. $736.00

2nd – HR Secret E (I Gotta Cool Secret x Emystify x Mr Elusive), shown by Colton Stewart, Bryan, TX, owned by W. Clayton Stewart, bred by James Huckabee, Stephenville, TX. $490.00

LIMITED YOUTH GELDINGS $500 Added, Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, Tom and Amy Grabe, Ocala, Florida.

Purse $590, None shown

YOUTH MARES $1,000 Added, Sponsored by Steve and Kathy Headley, Bloomington, IL.

Purse-$1,315, 4 shown, 3 places paid

1st – Flawles (My Intention x Imagine Me In First x Image Of Kid), shown by James Ethan Hamby, Tomball, TX, owned by Harold and Angela Ryan, bred by Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX $591.75

2nd – Giancarla (Gianni x Miss Cool Diva x Cool Scotch), shown by Kaylee Ham, Phoenix, AZ, owned by Vernon Habinghorst, bred by Nacogdoches Boys Ranch, Nacogdoches, TX. $460.25

3rd – Oh So Righteous (Righteous Mister x Fancy Me A Cool Kid x Im Kiddin), shown by Alexandria Tan, Dallas, TX, bred and owned by John Tan. $263.00

4th – LFL Elige (Sir Cool Skip x GQ Timeless Style x Mister GQ), owned and shown by Logan Lorenz, Clinton, MS, bred by Laurie Loranz, North Lewisburg, OH.

LIMITED YOUTH MARES $500 Added, Sponsored by Heritage Place, Oklahoma City, OK.

Purse $590, 1 shown, one place paid

1st – Flawles (My Intention x Imagine Me In First x Image Of Kid), shown by James Ethan Hamby, Tomball, TX, owned by Harold and Angela Ryan, bred by Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX $590.00

BEST OF SHOW $1,000 Sponsored by the World Conformation Horse Association, Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association and the Equine Chronicle

FLAWLESS – 2013 Sorrel Mare (My Intention x Imagine Me In First x Image Of Kid, owned by Harold and Angela Ryan, Tomball, TX, shown by Angela Ryan, bred by Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX. $1,000 and Best of Show Trophy.

TOP MONEY EARNING EXHIBITORS 

Colts-Lonn Smallwood $2,353.30

Geldings-Jeff Habinghorst $1,652.00

Fillies- Angela Ryan $2,205.40

Youth Geldings- Monica Ham $735.00

Youth Mares- James Hamby $1,181.75

Best of Show- Angela Ryan $1,000.00

OVERALL MONEY EARNERS

Angela Ryan $3305.40

Jeff Habinghorst $2815.70

Lonn Smallwod $2353.30

Organizers for the Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship Futurity were Betty Wells, widow of Jerry Wells, Luke Castle, Castle Ranch, and Wayne and Nova Boyd. Office staff included Judy Green of Purcell and Judy Jordan of Pilot Point, TX.

Mike Fester picked up the judge from the hotel the morning of the show. Luke Castle was arena coordinator. Ring Stewards were Ron McMllian and Mike Fester. The gate man was Wayne Jordan. Luke Castle and Wayne Halvorson are Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Futurity Committee chairmen. The announcer was Tom Davies. Music guru and announcer’s assistant was Abbi Castle.

The show opened with the National Anthem. Then, exhibitors and audience gave the Pledge of Allegiance. Wayne Jordan gave the opening prayer.

Betty Wells welcomed everyone to the show and expressed her appreciation to all exhibitors, owners, sponsors and donors. She introduced the Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship winners for this year: Austin Halvorson and Brittney Barr.

She introduced current WCHA President, Tim Finkenbinder, and AQHA steward and this year’s Professional Horseman of the Year, Clark Parker. Tim Finkenbinder gave a short presentation on WCHA goals and activities.

During each class, exhibitor numbers were drawn by a member of the audience to receive special prizes. Those prized included four Jerry Wells Futurity Hat Cans from Shorty’s Caboy Hattery; four $50 gift certificates from Tener’s; a $250 gift certificate from Showtime Show Clothing; a cowboy gear bag from Bill Flueckiger; two one-night stays at the Oklahoma City Embassy Suites hotel; three $100 gift certificates from Good Ride; WCHA halters, gift bags, and t-shirts  for each class winner, a wash-your-horse bucket from Purcell Farm and Ranch Supply, and others.

Every exhibitor was given $100 cash as they showed. Each exhibitor received a Jerry Wells Memorial tote bag from Betty Wells when they checked in, which was full of goodies from Betty, Earl’s Rib Palace, Purcell Register, Judd Little Ranch, McClain Bank, Smokin Joe’s BBQ, Nova Boyd, and the Futurity Committee.

The Official Photographer for the Futurity was K C Montgomery, Fairview, OK. The Official Hotel was Embassy Suites, Oklahoma City. The Official Restaurant was Earl’s Rib Palace, Oklahoma City.

Donors as Friends of Jerry Wells included: from 2013 – Arnold and Ina Ginsberg, Ken and Nancy Berry, Ivan Harder, Al Schoulz, Dick and Debbie Donnelly, John and Barbara Hoffer, Royal Vista Southwest, Xylo of Oklahoma, Purcell Municipal Hospital, Joey and Patty Shortino, Jack and Pam Brizendine and Friends, Brooks Farms, Dac, Inc, Josh Weakley, Agency Specialists of New York–Gus and Kayleen Holliday, Jason and Julie Smith, Dave, Coleen and Brooke Klimek, and Oklahoma City Equine Clinic.

Those donors from 2014 included John and Barbara Hoffer, First American Bank, Norman, Purcell Municipal Hospital, Don and Joetta Bell, Rob Young’s Northwest Insurance, Purcell, Pait Show Horses and Charles and Leasa Haselden. A silent auction was held during the show and included items donated from individuals and businesses from Purcell and the surrounding area. Those donating were P&K Equipment, Turner’s Drug, Precision Trailer, Mason’s Pecans and Peanuts, Santa Fe Company, Debra Donnelly, La Port City, MGM Designs, Midwest City, Betty Wells, and Nova Boyd.

The Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship Halter Futurity will continue to be an annual event. Watch for it to be bigger and better in 2015. Our goal is to have a venue in which exhibitors can come and show, no matter if they are trainers, non pros or youth, if they have shown all their life or are just getting started.

The Futurity committee wishes to thank OQHA, WCHA and AQHA, our presenting sponsor, The Equine Chronicle, our wonderful class sponsors, and everyone who helped in any way to make this show such a financial and enjoyable success.

Without each and everyone of you, the Futurity would not happen. For more information, updates and pictures from this year and the past years, please go to the website www.jerrywellsmemorialscholarshipfuturity.com.