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Metallic Cat Reaches New Milestone

MetallicCat Beau09Metallic Cat, pictured with Beau Galyean • Photo by Suzanne ForrestWhile Metallic Cat has already become a household name in the cutting horse industry, the 10-year-old stallion (High Brow Cat x Chers Shadow x Peptoboonsmal) is starting to make a name for himself among reined cow horse enthusiasts, as well. It is his offspring’s success in that circle that has pushed him to Equi-Stat Elite $5 Million Sire status less than six months after he reached the $3 million milestone.

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Special Nu Baby and Matt Gaines win Congress Mercuria

SpecialNuBabySpecial Nu Baby & Matt GainesThe last horse of the Mercuria Open finals brought the house down at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. Special Nu Baby, a 9-year-old mare, carried Matt Gaines to a score of 230, which won the duo their fifth Mercuria/National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) World Series of Cutting Championship this year in the eighth and final installment of the 2015 event. This also marks the team’s fourth consecutive series win.

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$100,000 CD Lights Yearling Tops NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales

shining-cd-lightShining CD Light was the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales highest seller at $100,000.The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales spanned three days in Reno, Nevada, Oct. 1-3, and included four sessions of cow horse prospects, proven performers and broodmares. The final session, the Select Yearling and Broodmare Sale, resulted in the highest seller, as Shining CD Light brought a final bid of $100,000.

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Diagnosis Prior to Treatment Critical to EPM Recovery

opossum on log webEPM is spread to horses through the feces of opossums. • Photo by Bob Gress

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is one of the most feared diseases among horse owners – so feared that owners might be tempted to request their veterinarian treat their horse for EPM without proper diagnostic measures. While early treatment is critical to stopping the disease from causing further nerve damage, if the horse does not have EPM, an EPM treatment product will not be effective.

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Schoeller, Tinseltown Flash Win Congress Reining Futurity Open

tinseltown-flashRobin Schoeller, with daughter Janna Schoeller, on Tinseltown FlashA deep pen, in talent and in dirt, was no match for Robin Schoeller as he piloted Tinseltown Flash to the Reining Futurity Level 4 Open Championship on Oct. 6 at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The show, held in Columbus, Ohio, started on Oct. 1 and continues through Oct. 25.

SWRHA Futurity

The Southwest Reining Horse Association (SWRHA) Futurity will take place Oct. 20-25 at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Links to SWRHA Futurity schedule, draws and results SWRHA live […]

2016 NRHA European Affiliate Championships To Be Held In Poland

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announced on Oct. 5 that the 2016 and 2017 location for the European Affiliate Championships will be the beautiful Roleski Ranch in Poland. The premier event will be held July 7-10, 2016, and July 6-9, 2017, and will be managed by Mariusz Siwiec.

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Spooks Gotta Gun Becomes $1 Million Sire

HRRC SpooksGottaGun AFappani 08JOSpooks Gotta Gun & Andrea Fappani • Photo by John O'HaraFuturity season is in full swing, and another stallion, Spooks Gotta Gun, has joined the ranks of Equi-Stat Elite $1 Million Sires thanks to the performances of his offspring.

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Loot For Grassroots Returns To The International

starlights-per-seAshley Weaver and Starlights Per Se won the Loot for Grassroots Gold level and tied in the NRHA Level 4 Non-Pro. • Photo by FletchAfter a six-year hiatus, the Loot for Grassroots event returned to Denver, Colorado, Sept. 23-27 as part of The International reining event, which also included the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Mountain Affiliate Regional Championships. The Loot for Grassroots offered up to a $100,000 payout to amateurs entered in the event. While there were not the needed 100 entries to make the $100,000 guaranteed, there was plenty of money and prizes to go around for many of the riders.

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In The Stats: Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity

Inthestats 01 ElectricCode JLeclair webLeading SWRHA Futurity Horse Electric Code, with rider Jared Leclair • Photo by Waltenberry

The Southwest Reining Horse Association (SWRHA) Futurity’s popularity continues to grow as its show entries, added money and purse increase. This year’s $131,125-added Futurity begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 25.