Contents
Feb. 1, 2012

DEPARTMENTS
14  INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS
18  TACK ROOM TALK
34 GALA’S GAB
66  CRAIG'S SPIN
68  NOW YOU KNOW
70  CORNBREAD THINKS
72  CUTTING CALENDAR
74  REINING/REINED COW HORSE CALENDARS
76  LET IT REIN
78 THE AUCTION EAR / SALE CALENDAR
120 RANCH HORSE CALENDAR
126 RESULTS
146 IN THE SPOTLIGHT

FEATURES

36 Perspective
Craig Thompson has a clear vision of who he wants to be, what he wants to accomplish and what is most important.
By Erin Haynes

CUTTING

56 2011 NCHA Any-Age World Champions
Non-Pro World Champion also finishes 1-2 in $15,000 Novice Non-Pro and narrowly misses winning the $5,000 Novice Non-Pro.
By Bridget Kirkwood
64 Childhood Dreams Come True
By Bridget Kirkwood

REINING / REINED COW HORSE

44 NAAC Champions
Qualifiers slide right through the door to the winner's circle.
By Pat Feuerstein

EQUI-STAT BREEDER STATISTICS

101 Where It All Starts
Everyone loves the sparkle when a champion performs, but if it weren't for the dedicated breeders in the industry, things would be a little lackluster.
By Kelsey Pecsek
112 Vista Equine Colorado
By Jessica Harms

SALES

80 NCHA Futurity Sales
When the gavel dropped on the last horse, numbers were up across the board on horses that sold for $11 million.
By Katie Tims

90 From Sales to the Finals
Big Investments and bargain hores sell and compete side-by-side at Fort Worth.
By Mark Thompson

94 NRHA Futurity Sales
The 2011 NRHA Futurity sales finished with a median that proves the market is gradually gaining traction.
By Katie Tims