Results From WCHA BC Futurity and Inaugural Equine Chronicle Ranch Horse Challenge
A great turnout for the inaugural Ranch Horse Challenge! Photos courtesy of Anne Prince.
By: Brittany Bevis
One of the highlights of the WCHA Breeders’ Championship Futurity over the weekend in Tunica, Mississippi, was the inaugural Equine Chronicle Ranch Horse Challenge! The first portion of the Challenge, an all age, all breed, all gender Halter class, took place on Friday, which counted for 40% of the total score. The second portion of the Challenge took place on Saturday evening with a special Ranch Riding pattern that was designed by Tim Kimura and Steve Meadows. The riding portion counted for 60% of the total score. 25 exhibitors competed in the Open division of the Challenge and 14 competed in the Non Pro division.
When the final results were tallied, the winner of a beautiful trophy saddle in the Open division was Mozaun McKibben aboard Gotta Hot Gun for Kelsey Flessner. The Reserve Champion was Chele McGauly with Boonchex and Kismet. Third place was Mozaun McKibben with Lil Ruf Catalyst.
Keeping it in the barn for the non-pro division, Kelsey Flessner won the non pro portion of the class also aboard Gotta Hot Gun. Flessner also took the second place spot aboard Autum Play. Third place was Karen Johnson with GQH Summer Camp.
Meanwhile, in the WCHA Halter Futurity classes, approximately $200,000 was awarded in cash and prizes to big class winners that were determined by judges Justin Bisel, Bob Kail, Tim Finkenbinder, and Wayne Halvorson.
In a 14-entry Senior Weanling Colt Futurity class, Julie Smith led Evolver (Mr Elusive/Last Touchdown) to a big win of $3,344.38. The Reserve Champion was Dewey Smith with BPF Kiss and Tell for Jerry Robinson. In the 14-entry Senior Weanling Filly Futurity, Robin Robinett led Kardshian (Cheer For Mocca/Ms Dominate Tradition) to a win of $3,322.80. The 10-entry Non Pro Yearling Filly Futurity was won by Erin Bradshaw with Lalicious (Initials Only/Fullblown Revolution) earning $2,168.66. The 10-entry Junior Non Pro Weanling Filly Futurity was won by Erin Jefcoat with HoneyOnYourBiscuit (Cheer For Mocca/Phenomenal Childhood) earning $22,82.80.
Scroll below to view complete results from the Ranch Horse Challenge and WCHA Futurity classes, generously provided by WCHA.
2015 WCHA Ranch Horse Results with Payouts
Non Pro Results:
1. 215- Gotta Hot Gun/Kelsey Flessner
2. 217- Autumn Play/Kelsey Flessner
3. 212- GQH Summer Camp/Karen Johnson
4. 216- Lil Ruf Catalyst/Kelsey Flessner
5. 220-Dreamin Of Some Gold/Dr. Beth Evans
6. 205-Shes Boss E/S. Lynn Walker
7. 223-Figured Out Vegas/Erin Nicole Mask Angie
8. 214-Suddenlyoutoftheblue/Jenny Honey
9. 208-Heza MG Kinda Guy/Kyle W Sanders
10. 209-Sailin CD/Beverly Armstrong
Open Results:
1. 215- Gotta Hot Gun/Mozaun McKibben for Kelsey Flessner
2. 202- Boonchex and Kismet/Chele McGauly
3. 216- Lil Ruf Catalyst/Mozaun McKibben
4. 206- Chex Gold Seeker/Chele McGauly for Don Easterwood
5. 217- Autumn Play/Mozaun McKibben
6. 224- My Kisses Are Hot/Kendell Staton
7. 210- GQH Elegant Lynx/Robert D Johnson for Carolyn Y Neergaard
8. 212- GQH Summer Camp/Karen M Johnson
9. 223- Figured Out Vegas/Erin Nicole Mask for Angie Watts Schmeck
10. 213- Cowboys Last LilBit/Karen M Johnson
FIVE TOP NON PRO SHOWING IN OPEN
1. 212- GQH Summer Camp/Karen M Johnson
2. 221- Super Diva Ziva/Dr. Beth Evans
3. 214- Suddenlyoutoftheblu/Jenny Honey
4. 213- Cowboys Last Lilbit/Karen M Johnson
5. 223- Figured Out Vegas/Erin Nicole Mask
