Kristin Pitzer, Author at Quarter Horse News

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Reining Events

Tish Fappani Slides to Cool NRHA Futurity Level 4 Non-Pro Championship

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Non-Pro finals began Friday morning, Nov. 30, with section one. In section two, held later in the afternoon, 33 of the top competitors rode into the arena aboard the hottest futurity prospects in the industry.

Junior Sires

NRHA Triple Crown Winner Sires NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Contender in First Foal Crop

National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Triple Crown winner and freshman sire Not Ruf At All will soon see the majority of his first foal crop compete at the NRHA Futurity, which begins Nov. 22, but it won’t be the first time one of his offspring showed at a Triple Crown event. His son Ruf Cut […]

Reining Events

Ms Dreamy Ends Career with Memorable Bridleless Run at AQHA World Show

When Dan Huss rode Ms Dreamy into the pen for the Senior Reining finals at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show, he had a lot on his mind. It was the mare’s final run, and he was hoping to gain her a World title before her retirement. After winning the silver Individual medal […]

Reining Events

Stars And Sparks Slides to SWRHA Futurity Levels 4 & 3 Open Championships

When the Southwest Reining Horse Association (SWRHA) decided to change its Futurity to a single go-round this year, it was the catalyst for a large influx of entries. In total, 112 showed in the Futurity Open, an increase of 58 percent in the division.

Reining Events

Four Riders Slide to SWRHA Futurity Non-Pro Titles

The Southwest Reining Horse Association (SWRHA) Futurity, held Oct. 23-28 at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, provides a last shot for reiners to test their 3-year-olds prior to the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity. In the Non-Pro, 57 riders went through the arena, and it was Mandy McCutcheon who landed at the […]

Reined Cow Horse Events

EVENT RECAP: 2018 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity

Held Oct. 7-20, the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity hosted talented riders and horses from all over the country. In addition to the Futurity, the Hackamore Classic showcased horses 5 years old and younger, and events like the NRCHA Finals Reception/Hall of Fame Banquet, Kimes Ranch/TX Whiskey After Party, American Rope […]

Reined Cow Horse Events

EVENT RECAP: 2018 NRCHA Hackamore Classic

The 2018 National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Hackamore Classic was held Oct. 9-17, during the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. The show offered a full slate of limited-age divisions for horses ridden in the hackamore. Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open & Level 1 Limited Open High Stressin Cat and Dowers Named Hackamore Classic Open Champions […]

Reined Cow Horse Events

Cushing Rides To Third NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Title with SJR Diamond Mist

It’s hard enough preparing one horse for the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity Open finals, held Oct. 20 in the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Corey Cushing, therefore, had his work cut out for him with four finalists to ride.

Reined Cow Horse Events

Ladies Lead NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Non-Pro

The second time was the charm for Hope Miller, of Brush Prairie, Washington, who came into the Will Rogers Coliseum on Oct. 19 for her second National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity ever to take home the Non-Pro Championship aboard the Dual Smart Rey mare Seven S Prettysmart. “She’s a super good […]

Reined Cow Horse Events

High Stressin Cat and Dowers Named Hackamore Classic Open Champions

Held at the same time as the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity, the Hackamore Classic placed a spotlight on hackamore horses Oct. 17 during the Open rein and cow works.