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SG Frozen Enterprize Named Cactus Classic Derby Open Champion

AQHAW01 SGFrozenEnterprize AFappani 14KCM smallSG Frozen Enterprize and Andrea Fappani at the 2014 AQHA World Show • Photo by KC MontgomeryThe Cactus Reining Classic, one of three premier reining events on the west coast that make up the Trifecta of Reining, was held March 4-8 at the WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. There was a full slate of classes, including American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show qualifying classes.

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Flarida Wins Florida Reining Classic Derby

FlaridaShawn FlaridaThe Florida Classic, hosted by the Florida Reining Horse Association (FRHA), was held Feb. 21-28 at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. In addition to the high-dollar Derby Open and Non-Pro classes,the FRHA offered four Rookie and Green Reiner slates. There was something for everyone and prizes galore.

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NRBC Announces 2015 Judges

NRBCLogoThe National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) has announced the judging lineup for its 2015 show, scheduled for April 13-19 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.

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Inaugural World Para Reining Event Set For Jan. 30-31

lara-olesLara Oles won the first Para Reining Championship at the 2014 NRHA Futurity aboard Western Whiz.Excitement is mounting for the Arizona Sun Circuit show sponsored by the Arizona American Quarter Horse Association, where the first ever World Para Reining (WPR) approved classes will be held on Jan. 30-31 at noon each day. The WPR is a new organization dedicated to fostering competitive reining events for disabled riders around the world.

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NRHA Futurity Open Ends In Memorable Tie

ShawnJordan2014 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Co-Champions Shawn Flarida and Jordan Larson • Photo by Kelsey PecsekThe National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Open finals, including the Lucas Oil Level 4, closed out the 2014 NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City on Saturday, Dec. 6. A total of 64 riders were mounted on world-class reining horses, all aiming for the $150,000 Level 4 Open Championship purse and their share of NRHA Corporate Partner and Futurity Sponsor awards.

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Jesse Asmussen & Blue Berry Jac Win NRHA Futurity Non-Pro

BlueBerryJacBlue Berry Jac & Jesse Asmussen • Photo by Kelsey PecsekThe National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show held the first of two finals performances on Friday, Dec. 5. – the $232,000-added Cinch NRHA Futurity Non-Pro. The show runs through Dec. 6 at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.

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2015 Americana Offers Larger Purse

13AmBzOpenGR JFB Boy and Dominik Reminder • Photo By Art & LightFor many years, the Americana has been one of the most important shows for European reiners. In 1988, the Americana offered its first Bronze Trophy, and since then, the purse has helped decide the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) World Championship.

In 2015, the Americana will make another huge impact on the NRHA title with a $55,000-added purse in the NRHA World Reining Cup Open and $15,000-added in the Non-Pro.

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Andrea Fappani Cleans Up At AQHA World Show

sg-frozen-enterprizeSG Frozen Enterprize & Andrea Fappani at the 2013 High Roller Reining Classic • Waltenberry photoEqui-Stat Elite $3 Million Rider Andrea Fappani dominated the Junior and Senior Reining at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show in Oklahoma City Nov. 15. Fappani won the Junior Reining with SG Frozen Enterprise, then took the top two spots in the Senior Reining with Smoking Whiz and Custom Spook.