R Cat Mr Wilson and Santa Ynez, California, resident Eric Wisehart did a little more than enjoy the cooler temperatures in the mountains of the Northwest while cutting at the Cascades Futurity and Aged Event during eight days in August.
The duo edged out the next-best pair with a 219 in the Aug. 18 finals at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. Theirs was a $10,000 top prize. Reserve champion Spookys Jackpot and rider Jeff Barnes, who traveled from Wilton, California, registered a 218.5.
R Cat Mr Wilson came out the stable of owners Marvin and Paulette Teixeira of Santa Maria, California.
What happened in the other divisions? Here they are. Payouts below include money from championships only. See complete results for all money won. (Photos by Scootem-N-Shootem)
Futurity Open
R Cat Mr Wilson & Eric Wisehart
16S (Rascal Cats x DS Mrs Wilsonfreckle x Wilsons Lil Freckles)
Breeder: Tracey Teixeira, Los Alamos, CA
Owner: Marvin & Paulette Teixeira, Santa Maria, CA
Score: 219
Payout: $10,000
Futurity Non-Pro
Skys Huey Boy & Beth Rockey
16G (Thomas E Hughes x Oaks On The Skyline x Mr Skyline Peppy)
Breeder: Cows & Horses Etc., Dallas, TX
Owner: Justin Rockey, Lancaster, CA
Score: 225
Payout: $4,404
Derby Open
Dual Cat Pepto & Monty Buntin
15G (Dual Rey x Swiss Cat Pepto x Sweet Lil Pepto)
Breeder: Jeff & Margaret McCoy, Weatherford, TX
Owner: Mike & Debra Flashman, Sloughhouse, CA
Score: 220
Payout: $6,000
Derby Non-Pro
Sabrina Boon & Ali Good
15M (Boon A Little x Ms Highliner x High Brow Hickory)
Breeder: Riddle Family Revocable Living Trust, Ringling, OK
Owner: Riddle Family Revocable Living Trust, Ringling, OK
Score: 222
Payout: $4,300
Derby Unlimited Amateur
CR Rosie Tuff Stuff & Kimberly Irons
15M (Woody Be Tuff x Gypsy Rose Rey x Dual Rey)
Breeder: Center Ranch, Centerville, CA
Owner: Kimberly Irons, San Jose, CA
Score: 220
Payout: $2,150
Classic/Challenge Open
Smart Metallic Jerri & Russell Elrod
13G (Metallic Cat x Smart Jerri Lee x Smart Little Jerry)
Breeder: Cynthia Villa, Reno, NV
Owner: Boggess Revocable Trust, Bend, OR
Score: 223
Payout: $5,500
Classic/Challenge Non-Pro/Unlimited Amateur
Catty Bluz & Michelle Barnes
13G (Catty Hawk x GAR Bella Lena x Duals Blue Boon)
Breeder: Cowan Ranch Inc., Ardmore, OK
Owner: Barry Barnes, Lewiston, ID
Score: 222 / 221
Payout: $4,100 / $2,500
