Meet American Pharoah’s Buddy “Smokey” at the 2015 NRHA Futurity!
NRHA staff gets to play with Smokey. His withers ends up being a sweet spot! He’s living the dream! Photo courtesy of NRHA.
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The 50th Running of the 2015 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show is off to a great start and concludes December 5, 2015, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Exhibitors planning to attend this pinnacle event will vie for estimated total cash, purse and prizes of more than $2 million! More information is available at nrhafuturity.com.
Aside from all the action, one of most talked about horses in world, best friend to the newest storied horse in the thoroughbred world, and everyone’s best friend, Smokey will be available all week for photos and neck scratches! Smokey is a six-year-old American Quarter Horse reiner, and is known in the western world as This Whiz Shines, owned by Bob Baffert of Bob Baffert Racing Stables, Inc. His calm, easy demeanor and patience under stress keeps everyone happy, including trainers, jockeys and owners! He is a permanent member of trainer Bob Baffert’s barn, and is loved by all. He accompanies American Pharoah everywhere he goes.
Smokey is available in the SuperBarn at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City every day until December 5 for one hour at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Parking is free, and coliseum tickets start at $15 to stick around and watch all the great action this week at the 50th Running of the NRHA Futurity!
Join NRHA members from around the world to witness how the NRHA Futurity has developed, improved and advanced the sport of reining over the last 50 years! For more information about the 50th Running of the NRHA Futurity and to keep up with all the class results, special events and happenings throughout the week, visit nrhafuturity.com. For more live instant updates, follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
A special thank you to the NRHA Partners: Adequan, Anderson Bean Boot Company, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Bluebonnet Feeds, Cardinal Reining Horses, Cinch, Classic Equine, Downunder Horsemanship, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialist, Lucas Oil, Protect the Harvest, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Montana Silversmiths, NFuelN Local, OKC Convention & Visitors Bureau, Platinum Performance, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, Santa Hill Ranch, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Trailguard, and Xtra Quarter Horses.
NRHA Event Sponsors: RAM, Scott Cleaners, KO Trading, Sandbur Production, Not Ruf At All, Twin Cities South Trailers, Sundowner, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, Avila’s Pro Shop, Freewheeler Golf Cars, EZGO, Tamarack Ranch and Pro View, CompetitorCentral.com.
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.
