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Gary Rosenbach Earns NCHA Super Stakes Unlimited Amateur Title

HerdingInstincts GRosenbachGary Rosenbach & Herding Instincts • Photo by Alex LynchThirty-three combinations stepped into the Will Rogers Coliseum with the hope of coming away with the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Super Stakes Unlimited Amateur title. But ultimately, one pair shined brighter than the rest and came out with the glory.

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Reining Horse Foundation to Award Special High School Rodeo Scholarship

JaydeAtkins KaylinWheelerWinning the inaugural Reining Horse Foundation scholarship presented at the 2016 National High School Finals Rodeo was Jayde Atkins. In 2017, a $2,500 scholarship will be awarded again to the contestant marking the highest score in the rein work during the reined cow horse event at the NHSFR. • Photo by Stephanie DuquetteThe Reining Horse Foundation and the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) are partnering to offer a $2,500 college scholarship benefiting the competitor marking the highest reining score in reined cow horse at the 2017 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR), July 17-23 in Gillette, Wyoming.

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Jessica Feiner Tops Classic Limited Non-Pro 

Bnimble JFeinerJessica Feiner & B Nimble • Photo by Alex LynchWhen Jessica Feiner and her husband Steven purchased B Nimble last year, they knew they had a special horse on their hands. His low-moving style stood out to Feiner, and the gelding’s athletic ability helped set the pair apart in the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Super Stakes Classic Limited Non-Pro finals.

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SJR Reygun and Brady Weaver Take Top Honors at NRCHA Stakes

SJRReygun BWeaver 17HHSJR Reygun & Brady Weaver • Photo by Hannah HarrelThe National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Stakes wrapped up on April 1 in Las Vegas with the finals for the Open and Non-Pro divisions. The exciting night came to an end with SJR Reygun and Brady Weaver taking home top honors in the Open and Intermediate Open divisions.

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Metallic Rebel Rules Super Stakes Classic Open

MetallicRebel BGalyean webMetallic Rebel & Beau Galyean • Photo by Alex LynchMetallic Rebel makes his presence known when he steps into the cutting pen, and his showing with Equi-Stat Elite $3 Million Rider Beau Galyean at the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Super Stakes was a familiar scene. 

Cornbread Thinks: Control

“Everything will be perfectly fine if this horse would do what I want.” Do you ever have that thought? Do you get frustrated when you can’t get your horse to do what you want? Does your frustration get telegraphed to your horse? Is it really about not being able to control everything your horse does? What does control mean to you? Think about that a minute, please.

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Superfly Soars to the Top at NCHA Super Stakes

Superfly HUpton webSuperfly & Hayden Upton • Photo by Kristin PitzerThe National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Super Stakes kicked off March 24 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. After five days of go-rounds, the first finals, the Classic Limited Open, took place March 29. From the first draw, Superfly carried Hayden Upton to a 222, which topped the seven-horse class.

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Reining Horse Foundation Scholarship Deadline is May 1

NRHAlogowebHigh school seniors who are members of the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHA) are encouraged to apply for scholarships made possible by the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF). Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2017, for consideration. Seven academic and need-based scholarships will be awarded by an independent committee based upon applicants’ academic achievement, financial need, future goals and involvement with horses and NRHyA.

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Quarter Horse News Returns as NRBC Slide Street Journal Sponsor

slidestreetQuarter Horse News will continue to sponsor the NRBC Slide Street Journal.Quarter Horse News will continue as a partner to the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) as the exclusive sponsor of the 2017 NRBC Slide Street Journal. The Slide Street Journal is the voice of the NRBC, emailed periodically year-round with news of the program and the event.

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In the Blood: Wimpys Little Jessie

Wimpys Little Jessie pedigreeTaylor Zimmerman and Wimpys Little Jessie scored a 220 to win the Bluebonnet Feeds Derby Level 4 Non-Pro at the Oklahoma Reining Horse Association (OKRHA) Ride and Slide on March 10. They earned $4,903 for their first Level 4 win. The team has earnings of $71,717 since August 2016.