Reys Star Cat and Todd Crawford • Photo by Kelsey PecsekThe National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Hackamore Classic preliminary round determines the champions in several divisions, and a hard-luck horse received a well-deserved moment in the spotlight when he won the Novice Horse Open Championship. Following the 2013 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity, there were several discussions concerning the NRHA Futurity Open go-round schedule, including horses’ progression from the semifinals, and then on to the finals. The NRHA Board of Directors reviewed extensive historical data and scores, and has approved an alteration to the number of horses that will advance from the first go-round to the semifinals. In addition, a change was made concerning the start of the first go-round.
CFR Centenario Wimpy carried Franco Bertolani to a 231.5 in a run-off for the Derby Level 4 Open Championship.The excitement at the Cactus Reining Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz., held March 5-9, was high during the Lucas Oil Derby Open finals. The Level 4 Championship came down to the very end, when CFR Centenario Wimpy and Show Me The Buckles ran off a 225.5 tie.
