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DILLON’S BBQ Western Trails Ranch Interview with Rich Dillon

Q - You took lemon and turned it into lemonade at Dillon’s Western Trails Ranch. How did you do that?

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A - My business partner George Valverde had a vision along with his hard work and leadership with management and employees pulled together and turned Dillon’s Western Trails Ranch into something really special.

Q - Live music, team rop-

ing, food and more is your consumer offerings, how did COVID effect operations?

We tried our very best to keep things safe during the COVID crisis for our employees and guest. Try as we may it was difficult for our guests as well as our employees and there were certain times that we were forced to literally close the business. Creating a financial hardship for everybody. Luckily we were able to stay strong and work through it as a team.

Q - What is the team roping season at your place?

A - Most of the team Ropers

are snowbirds they normally get here in October and stay through April. It’s really a fun time and we’ve made a lot of friends. It’s interesting to watch the Rancher’s, Cowgirls, and Cowboy’s compete at Team Roping.

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Yellowstone Spinoff to Feature 6666 Ranch

An iconic Western performance horse industry ranch will be the namesake of a spinoff of the Yellowstone.

The announcement by 101 Studios released details of the new project, which has a working title of 6666, and also released more information about other series Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan has in the works.

The 6666 project will be executive produced by Sheridan, who is an avid Western performance horse rider in addition to his work in film, as well as John Linson, Art Linson, David Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari. According to the announcement, Sheridan will create exclusive multi-platform content with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios under the multi-year pact which includes five cycles per year of scripted and procedural series. Content will be exclusive to ViacomCBS including but not limited to Paramount Network, Paramount+, CBS and other VCBS brands and platforms.

Studio officials say Sheridan will create new series under his overall deal with ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment that include both Mayor of Kingstown and Land Man, in addition to expanding the Yellowstone universe with 6666 and the previously announced Yellowstone prequel, Y: 1883.

“Taylor, Paramount+ and MTV Entertainment Studios have been incredible partners to us at 101 over the years,” David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios said in a statement.

“Together, we have been able to build Yellowstone into an immersive universe for audiences globally.

And that is what we intend to do with these series as well. We will be introducing new characters and story lines alongside world-class talent and creators. We are very much looking forward to bringing these shows to life.”

Few details have been announced about the 6666 project. Studio executives described it as followed in the announcement: Founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.

Still operating as it did two centuries before, and encompassing an entire county, the 6666 is where the rule of law and the laws of nature merge in a place where the most dangerous thing one does is the next thing … The 6666 is synonymous with the merciless endeavor to raise the finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately where world class cowboys are born and made.

The newly-announced project has not filmed yet at the ranch, although crews did film scenes at the Four Sixes for an upcoming season of Yellowstone. They also shot footage last year for Yellowstone at the 2020 National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity show, including scenes involving Equi-Stat Elite $40 Million Sire Metallic Cat. 10

The Four Sixes Ranch, is known for its illustrious horse and cattle operations. * Photo by Ross Hecox.

The Four Sixes Ranch – which was recently listed for sale after the death of Anne Marion – has long been a producer out top-notch Western performance horses, and has a stallion roster featuring some of the leading sires in the industry such as Equi-Stat Elite $13 Million Sire WR This Cats Smart. It also stands National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity Open champions Rockin W and Metallic Rey Mink. The ranch was previously home to legendary racing Quarter Horse stallion Dash For Cash, as well as Streakin Six and Special Effort.

Other Shows - In addition to announcing 6666, officials also provided information about the concepts behind Mayor of Kingstown, Land Man and the Yellowstone prequel, Y: 1883: Mayor of Kingstown: Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.

Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. Mayor of Kingstown will be executive produced by Sheridan, co-creator Hugh Dillon, Jeremy Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and Michael Friedman. Land Man: Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Land Man is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Land Man will be executive produced by Sheridan and produced by David Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari. Y: 1883: The Y: 1883 show will follow the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana. From MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, Y:1883 will be executive produced by Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari.

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The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio 2021 The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio took place on Friday, March 5, in Wickenburg, Arizona, in conjunction with the National Team Roping (NTR) National Finals VII. The 66 consignments at the sixth annual sale drew spectators and buyers from all over the U.S. and Canada and saw record sales of more than $2.5 million—nearly double the record-breaking $1.3 million commissioned in 2020. With 52 horses sold, the overall sale average was $48,000.

Smartys Dunny set a new sale record when he sold for $250,000 at lot #29 to Bryan Beaver, Bucyrus, Kansas. A 2014 red dun gelding, “Captain,” was sired by Colonels Smart Spook by Smart Spook out of a granddaughter of Hollywood Dun It. The all-around performance horse was consigned to the sale by 26-time PRCA World Champion Cowboy Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, along with sale agent Miles Baker, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Together they form Brazile and Baker Performance Horses and enthusiasts can expect to see more like this one coming out of their program in the future. “That was a lot of fun,” Brazile, the $7-million cowboy, said of his first trip to the sale. “Unless you’ve been to the tent at Rancho Rio, that thing is as loud as the Thomas & Mack.”

Lot #40, Shine Sooo Fine, followed as the second-high seller and headed to Missoula, Montana, with buyer Richard Tabish.

“Maverick” is a 2014 buckskin gelding and was consigned by Mozaun McKibben, Whitesboro, Texas. Rounding out the top three high sellers was Lot #1, Walts So Hollywood. Consigned by Chad and Paje Turner of Turner Performance Horses, Congress, Arizona and Helena, Montana, the 2011 palomino gelding, “Walt,” was purchased by Lisa Hefner, Queen Creek, Arizona.

LiveAuctions.TV powered by Superior Productions joined The Horse Sale this year offering phone bidding—and for the first-time internet bidding—bringing the sale to additional spectators and potential buyers worldwide. Renowned auctioneer, Steve Friskup, Muleshoe, Texas, was joined on the auction block by long-time team roping announcers Ferron Lucero, Stephenville, Texas, and Doug VanDyken, Bozeman, Montana, along with sale clerk Katie Yost, Billings, Montana. The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio continues to be the premier rope horse sale of the Team Roping Capital of the World and will once again take place in March 2022 during the NTR National Finals VIII. You can find additional information and sale results online at RanchoRioAZ.com.

Sale Results: Total Consignment - 66 Horses Sold - 52 Overall Sale Average - $48,000 Top 10 - $111,200 Top 20 - $78,700 Top 30 - $65,000 About Rancho Rio: Sitting on 55 acres just minutes from downtown Wickenburg, Rancho Rio is one of Arizona's premier multi-use facilities. Each year our location hosts a multitude of equine events, gives visitors and snowbirds a place to spend the winter and serves as a trailhead for horseback rides through the scenic miles of the Hassayampa Riverbed. Complete with two outdoor arenas Rancho Rio will see more than 25,000 team roping teams annually. In the month of December alone, there are more than 60 ropings scheduled. Rancho Rio is home to National Team Roping (NTR). You will find opportunities for team roping practice, roping clinics as well as weekly barrel racing events throughout the winter months. Rancho Rio also hosts a number of events benefiting the Wickenburg community. For more information, visit RanchoRioAZ.com. For more information on National Team Roping or to become a member visit nationalteamroping.com.

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Photos by Kari de Castro

Smartys Dunny set a new sale record when he sold for $250,000 at lot #29 to Bryan Beaver, Bucyrus, Kansas. A 2014 red dun gelding, “Captain,” was sired by Colonels Smart Spook by Smart Spook out of a granddaughter of Hollywood Dun It.

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“That was a lot of fun,” Brazile, the $7-million cowboy, said of his first trip to the sale. “Unless you’ve been to the tent at Rancho Rio, that thing is as loud as the Thomas & Mack.”

NTR National Finals VII presented by Ariat Photos by Kari de Castro

Scott Thomas Custom Saddles, custom Gist Silversmith trophy buckles and a new Ram trophy truck.

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National Team Roping (NTR) hosted its seventh annual National Finals March 1-6, 2021, at Rancho Rio in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Continuing its tradition as one of the highest-paying divisional ropings in the industry, the six-day finals consisted of 19 individual ropings over eight divisions plus a Rising Stars Dummy Roping Championship. Ropers from across the nation competed for more than $973,000 in cash and prizes including trophy Scott Thomas Custom Saddles, custom Gist Silversmith trophy buckles and a new Ram trophy truck.

The 2021 edition once again boasted #11.5, #10.5, #9.5 and #8.5 National Finale divisions along with #10.5 and #8.5 VIP Championships—for VIP members 21 and over—plus the #13.5, #12.5, #7, Legends and All-Girl Championships and an Open to the World #8.5 Ram Truck Roping. Winners in the four National Finales took home fully tooled trophy saddles and extra fancy trophy buckles in addition to large cash payouts. First through fifth place in the #7 Championships also took home custom trophy saddles.

Colorado's Dusty Seeley and Josh Warren battled through a Wickenburg windstorm and power outage on Wednesday, March 3, to win the highest paying Finale division—the National #10.5— from third callback with a time of 36.51 seconds on four head, worth $20,720. “I knew if we wanted to win it, we had to be pretty quick,” Warren said. “I got in time quick and just roped him and it all worked out.”

Another Colorado cowboy, Gail Allen, returned to Wickenburg to claim his second NTR Finale Championship title. In 2020 he won the National #8.5 with Vince Flynn. This year he backed in the box heading for Texas’ Tripp Townsend to take home $20,620 and the National #9.5 bragging rights. “I’ve watched Tripp rope a lot of times over the years,” Allen said. “When I ran into him and we were the right numbers for this roping I was excited, it worked out.”

The single highest-paying division of the week was the #8.5 VIP on Friday, March 5. Both VIP Championships offered $10,000 added, and NTR VIP membership is required. In 2020, Wyoming’s Julie Ballek had three good call backs in the same division and didn’t pull a single check. She made it stick this year with her draw partner Corey Koenig when they roped four steers in 47.57 seconds and earned $23,880 and trophy buckles.

A staggering 1,651 teams converged for the #8.5 Open to the World Ram Truck Roping. At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, Tanner Strohmenger, 17, found himself the owner of a new Ram 3500 dually truck. The Menifee, California, teen took first in the average with draw partner Jose Torres to pocket $30,420 and finished sixth with pick partner, Colorado’s Regan Wheatley, for another $10,140.

The top 10 teams in the Ram Truck Roping all earned trophy Gist buckles.

The NTR National Finals is also home to The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio, which draws spectators and buyers from all over the U.S. and Canada. The sixth annual event saw record sales of more than $2.5 million. Lot #29, Captains Dunny, was the high seller at a record setting $250,000. “Captain” is sired by Colonels Smart Spook by Smart Spook out of a granddaughter of Hollywood Dun It. The 2014 dun gelding was consigned to the sale by 26-time PRCA World Champion Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, and purchased

by Bryan Beaver, Bucyrus, Kansas. The overall sale average was $48,000 with the top 10 average coming in at $111,200 and the top 20 average at $78,700. For additional sale results visit ranchorioaz. com. The NTR National Finals VIII and seventh annual Horse Sale will take place in Wickenburg, Ariz., in March 2022. For complete results visit nationalteamroping.com.

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Sun Circuit Smashes Records

The 2021 Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit exceeded all expectations while delivering the biggest horse show in its 47 year history. The 9 day equine extravaganza was held February 27 through March 7th at the expansive WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale, AZ. A perfect storm of pent up desire to show, a tremendously diverse slate of classes and a destination worthy location drew exhibitors from all corners. Returning exhibitors joined many who made it to their bucket-list show for the very first time.

The prodigious increase was apparent before the first classes even started. Additional stalls were erected, more trailers filled the parking lots and more horses were acclimating to the mild Arizona weather as they casually exercised in a dozen arenas.

Sun Circuit is a premier event in the equine industry for youth, amateur, select and open exhibitors.

There were 26,108 AQHA entries and 4,561 NSBA class entries, including Color Breed classes. NRHA and NRCHA classes also saw increased numbers.

Once the numerous special events, added money classes and 2D jackpot classes are tallied, a whooping 38,841 entries were made. That is nearly a 20% increase over 2020’s total class numbers.

The explosive growth pressed Sun Circuit management to creatively utilized every inch of the West World show grounds.

Several adjustments had to be made to the schedule and additional arenas were opened. Classes were held in a total of 11 arenas and additional areas and pens were available for warm up.

Innovation is always a hallmark of Sun Circuit and this year’s show was full of fun and lucrative opportunities. Leann Rhodes was the lucky winner of the fully customized Western Hauler Crew Cab Chevrolet LTZ in the Western Hauler Truck Bonanza Raffle. Sun Circuit also kicked in $4,500 to cover taxes and registration fees for the winner. The entire package was worth about $90,000. Only 500 tickets were sold. Each raffle participant drew a raffle ticket from a box with a number between $1 and $500. Whatever number they drew was the amount they paid for the ticket. Some people opted to buy several tickets, and the event was so popular, folks at home wanted in so drawings were taken by phone also. All proceeds after expenses went into the pot for the Western Hauler Western Pleasure Truck Bonanza class. There were 17 qualified horses and riders from L1 Open, Junior and Senior pleasure in the class.

Each Open rider drew a horse’s name as their mount. If they drew their own, or a horse they’ve ridden in the past, they had to draw again. After a few minutes to get acquainted, these new teams competed for a slice of nearly $50,000. Payouts were made to all 17 and winnings were split equally between the rider and the horse’s owner. Katie Green easily clicked with Susie Johns’ horse KM Flat Out The Best to rack up the most points across the 3 judges. Katie and Susie split the top payout of $9,132.34. In second place, Becky and Gil Galyean’s horse, Made Sleepy, gave Rusty Green a smooth ride and earned $5,580.88. Good Vybes, owned by Amy Lynch and shown by Ty Elrod, finished in third place for a $4,566 check. At the end of the class, champion Katie Green had the honor of pulling the winning raffle ticket.

Fantastic awards are another reason people love Sun Circuit. Rod Patrick Boots were the Best of Show prizes that awaited youth, amateur and select exhibitors in both the all-around and ranch and cattle divisions.

There were 43 saddle awards across disciplines, ages and levels. Non Pros in L1, L2 and L3 accumulated points to win Bobs Custom Saddles.

They had their points tallied from showmanship, horsemanship pleasure and halter. Lydia Menossi with 128 points took top honors in the Level 1 Non Pro. Shez Flat Mystical was shown in Level 2 by Bailey Anderson earning 179 points to claim the saddle award. Laina Banks had 163 14

points to win the Level 3 saddle with Strawberri Wine. The Non-Pro English saddle was won by Brooke Jolstad riding Betta Believe It. The High Point Green Horse was Not Dun Loping owned by Jane Humes, taking home a Superior Saddle.

Thousands of dollars were added to a new series of 2D jackpots in Reining, Ranch Riding and Trail. They provided opportunities for a lot of people to win cash. Added money and entry fees were divided equally between the 1D and 2D Divisions and each D paid 3 places.

Over $29,000 was paid out. “We are really excited about the 2D format and spreading it around to multiple classes,” commented Sun Circuit Director and AzQHA CEO Doug Huls. “The Divisions are another form of leveling. You don’t have to be the big class winner to win a prize.

You can score in the average and earn some money. For a nominal investment in the jackpot, you can go home with a nice check. It’s new for us, but the exhibitors who jumped on this year were really thrilled with it. We are definitely going to be offering 2D classes again next year.”

A few highlights from the 2D payouts include Gunna Sail Away and John Gilbert winning $1,320 in the Amateur Reining. The Senior Trail stakes had 21 entries jackpotted and a total purse of $4,100. Hes Blazin Trouble with Jason Martin earned $923 in the 1D and VS Highroller with Brad Jewett aboard won $923 for first in the 2D. L1 Amateur Ranch Riding had a jackpot and Liz Wagstrom rode Pay Me In Chocolate to win $315 in cash rather than chocolate in the 1D. Another $315 went to first place Kist My Assasin and Chelsie McAllister in the 2D. The biggest payouts were seen in the $5,000 added Junior Trail Stakes. Not Dun Lopin and Jane Humes won $3,120 for first in the 1D and Metamorphic and Ashley Clock-Dunbar claimed the top spot in the 2D earning $2,080.

Several NSBA Futurities offered more opportunities to earn money too.

Good To Be First, owned by Emily Miller and shown by Beth Case won the $5,000 added $2,500 Novice Horse Hunter Under Saddle Open with a payout of $3,480. $2,500 Limited Horse, Limited Rider Open HUS was won by Cprealsurehestheone owned by Kristie Perea. Nancy Alto-Renfro was in the saddle and the team won $1,300.

West Coast Breeders offered futurity classes as well, including the $2,500 Added 3 & 4 Year Old Non Pro HUS. Im Simply Southern was shown by Kara Flentje to earn a $2,650 paycheck. On the Western side, the $2,500 Added West Coast Breeders 3 & 4 Year Old NP Western Pleasure saw Never Have I Ever and Dakota Andrie take top honors, the trophy and a check for $1,635. Kent Ray Taylor had a fine ride in the NSBA 3 & 4 year old Non Pro Pleasure with SnippitySnap earning $662.

The Intermediate Non Pro saw The Candy Mann ridden by Macy Brandt claiming the trophy and $502 In the $2,000 added 3 Year Old Open Western Pleasure, Gil Galyean showed Made Sleepy, a horse he and Becky own, to claim first and $2,260. Ima Gold Machine owned by Rusty and Katie Green was in the gold earning $1,733 with Katie at the reins in the $5,000 4 & Over Pleasure. The 3 Year Old Novice Horse Western Pleasure sponsored

by Gil Galyean Quarter Horses was won by LunaMoon and Angie Cannizzaro. The smooth moving mare earned owners Scott and Linda Berwick $1,468.

The Susan Johns Family & Nothin But Nett sponsored 2 trail futurities.

The 4 and Over Maiden Trail was won by Martinis In The Dark owned

by Katie Michell and shown by Jess Bergantzel. They earned $1,569.38 for their efforts. Brad Jewett navigated If U Say So, owned by Hanna

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Olaussen, through the course to win $1,309.10.

From flat to fences, the fun and money kept flowing. The Greenway Saddlery Open and Non Pro Hunter Derbies were back. Pam Stubbs cleaned up in both. Pam rode her horses DGS Dont Tell Tales and A Classic Iron in the Non Pro to take first and second. Gretchen Lof guided them through the course in the Open to place second and first respectively.

Enthusiasm for Ranch related classes continues to grow at Sun Circuit and the western backdrop of Scottsdale provides a fitting stage to showcase the Quarter Horses’ versatile working heritage. Shunning silver and bling, the ranch horses shined with phenomenal athleticism. Ranch Riding classes saw 40, 50 and more entries across the divisions.

L1 Ranch Riding saw the biggest numbers with 63 in the L1 Open.

L1 Open horses filled the Ranch Trail classes as well and dozens more amateur and open riders navigated the naturalistic obstacles. More and more exhibitors are enjoying the fun and thrill of Ranch on the Rail aka Working Western Rail.

There were 33 L1 Amateurs together in the ring showing off their best long trots and fast lopes. L1 Open classes saw 25, and the numbers in select and amateur were strong too. Youth exhibitors are gravitating to the class as well with 65 competing across L1, Youth 10 and under and 11 and under.

Many of those L1 Open exhibitors were chasing the top prize in the Farnam L1 Open Ranch Horse Stakes with $5,000 added. Points were tallied from L1 Ranch Trail, L1 Ranch Riding, L1 Ranch on Rail and halter. When all the points were counted, Gina Maekaw and Rug You Up won $2,500 and the champion buckle. Colette Ledlow aboard Metallic Shock Wave took home $1,500 as reserve along with a saddle pad.

Plenty of other Ranch High Point and Best of Show awards were being chased by talented and versatile exhibitors. Colette and Metallic Shock Wave also won the Open Best of Show Ranch and Cattle Division and a pair of Rod Patrick Boots. Sydney Sargent will be rocking Rod Patrick boots too after MWS Flashed N Chock carried her to the Best of Show win in the Youth Ranch and Cattle Division. Cindy Sotello and Righteous Rascal picked up a Superior Saddlery Saddle after winning the High Point Open Ranch Horse while on the Amateur side it was Katie Fox and Nitenshining Armor winning the Ranch High Point Superior Saddle.

The show also offered a full slate of VRH classes which drew more exhibitors than previous years. An all-breed VRH Open High Point Superior Saddlery saddle was the award many exhibitors were aiming for. When the points were tallied, it was Caymus Pepto and Cynthia Baker who came out on top. A Superior saddle was on the line for All Breed Amateur as well. JB Hananero Whiz and Tonya Brigance took the honors.

The $5,000 added Arizona Golden Cowboy award sponsored by Cushing Performance Horses was won by non other than Corey Cushing.

The Golden Cowboy is an event in which one horse and rider have their scores combined from Golden Cowboy Herd Work, Muley Steer Stopping, and Wednesday’s Jr or Sr Cowhorse. Corey Cushing and Shining CD Light accumulated the most points and was able to repeat his 2020 win, earning $3,250. Jason Hershberger and Pepto Hot Sox were in second place winning $1,950.

Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch sponsored the Junior and Senior Bridle Spectaculars with $3,500 added to each. The event tabulates scores from 2 goes of cutting and 3 of cowhorse. Brandon Clark prevailed in the Senior Spectacular aboard Truckin Chics Rule, owned by Laura and Lexi Woods. They won $1,750. Brendon Clark also won the Benny Guitron perpetual trophy for Junior Cow Horse.

The Junior Spectacular saw SJR Talkin Shine and Jake Barry accumulate the most points for owner Kristin Bachetti who got a check for $1,050. Nickles Player and Brittany Factor rode to the top of the Parkinson Amateur Spectacular leader board while Chicaroos and Dorn Parkinson finished out with the most points in the Anchor Cross Ranch Amateur Boxing Spectacular.

The ARHFA Sun Circuit Rope Horse Futurity had an increase in entries as well. The Futurities showcase the horses’ ability to make a run that is set up and executed with the precision needed of an AQHA Show Horse combined with the speed of a team roping horse. The format uses two judged scores and one timed score for a combined total.

There was $15,000 added to the Open, plus a limited rider division and Non Pro each had $5,000 added to the pot. The open entries were littered with team roping legends. The Open Heading saw 91 entries and paid 10 places for a total of $42,275.00.

ARHFA World Champion Andy Holcomb piloted Walking the Dog for Blake and Liz Hirdes. When the dust settled, their combined score of 926.5 put them in first place to earn $8,455. Relentless Big Shot and Trevor Brazile picked up second for $6,764 on a score of 921.26. Brazile also held the third place with a 918.35 on American Greed for another $5,918.5 and 4th on BoomBoom Firecracker winning $4,650.50. The Open Heading Limited was won by Cord Forzano on PLL Real Tiger for $1,680.

Paul Bogart earned himself $3,120 after marking 675.34 in the Non Pro Heading on Shesa Royal Cat. With a score of 671.98, Kyle Kukla and Freckles Lil Boy came in 2nd place earning $2,600. Bogart double dipped in the Non Pro Heeling where his score of 673.03 settled him into second place earning another $2,675.00. Davis Grup won the NP Heeling on Brigasis Jay with a final score of 680.78 and a check for $3,210.00.

Cord Forzano was back in the Open Heeling aboard his horse Ima Trashy Romeo. They were up against 118 teams chasing a pot worth $54,175. The pair laid down one great run after another scoring 920.75 to take the championship check for $10,835. Second place went to WND Affair shown by Dakota Kirchenschlager for owner Darren Johnson. They scored 915.13 to win $8,668.

Kirchenschlager also took the 3rd hole aboard Hat Six Fine Dinero owned by Walter Greeman. The pair had a score of 914.59 that paid $7,042.75. The Open Heeling Limited was won by Dillon Graham riding Lyle Grantham’s KR Resolution earning $2,000.

Amateur roper Chantz Stewart had a hot hand all week and was rewarded with the High Point Roping Caliente Saddle. Gavin Hershberger, riding Expect a Big Boon, continued the family legacy by winning the High Point Youth Roping award of a Caliente Saddle Shop saddle. His brother Garrett claimed that title last year. A new award this year was the Mike Drennan Memorial Caliente Saddle for the high point all ages team roper. Les Oswald was the winner of this inaugural tradition.

The National Championships in Horsemanship, Equitation and Showmanship were decided at Sun Circuit after 3 rounds of tournament style competition reduced the field of nationally ranked amateur, select and youth exhibitors down to just four in each division. The Four showed in head-to-head matchups that were both fun and exciting. All of the finalists received embroidered leather bomber jackets, and each champion won a gorgeous silver buckle.

Farnam National Championship in Showmanship saw Griffin Holliday and Good N Plenty Gold prevail in the final round over Lauren Stanley and Extremely Good Stuff. Griffin took home the buckle. The final match in Select Showmanship had Jaqueline Marlow and Mug Shot repeat the pattern against Carla Townsley and UF Certainly A Priss. The judges

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Jockey Corbett Records 4,000 Career Wins with

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Veteran jockey Glenn Corbett registered his 4,000th career win when guiding Arabian Story to a come from behind victory in the 4th race Monday, March 8th at Turf Paradise Race Course. Corbett, 55, who won his first race at Penn National Race Course in 1985, has been ranked among the Top 10 riders locally for the past 15 racing season. Corbett, who hails from Washington, Georgia, won Turf Paradise’s Leading Rider’s title in 2007 with 126 victories.

Corbett is the 78th North American-based rider to reach the 4,000 wins plateau.

Through March 8, his mounts have earned over $55 million in purses from a record of 4,0003649-3,249 from 25,497 career starts. Corbett, who also recorded his 3,000th career win at Turf Paradise on December 22, 2009, competed in the 2002 Kentucky Derby (G1), riding Lusty Latin to a 15th place finish.

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Veteran jockey Scott Stevens, one of only 35 riders in history to win in excess of 5,000 races, has announced his retirement after being involved in a Feb. 24 spill at Turf Paradise. Stevens, 60, is the older brother of Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens.

“He had an unbelievable career and he is my hero,” Gary Stevens wrote on Twitter.

Stevens went down in a turf race after another horse came over on him shortly after the start. He broke two vertebrae and his ribs as a result of the spill. He was told by doctors that he could ride again, but that it would take six months to a year before he would be able to return.

“I just think it's time to retire,” he said. “I have no doubt I could come back and ride, but with the risk I would be taking with an injury like this, it wouldn't be worth it. It's been a great career.”

Stevens broke in in 1976, accepting his first mount as a 15-year-old at Les Bois Park in his native Idaho. Over the years, he established himself as the top rider at Turf Paradise and one of the top riders at Canterbury Downs. He won nine titles at Turf Paradise and three at Canterbury.

When asked what he is most proud of when it comes to his career, he said, “That I was able to do it for so long. I know I didn't always do it at the top tracks, but wherever I rode, I was successful. A lot had to do with my agent and a lot had to do with the owners and trainers who had faith in me and put me on good horses. That made it fun.”

In 2019, he was honored with the George Woolf Award, which is given annually at Santa Anita to a jockey who demonstrates high standards of professional and personal conduct both on and off the track.

“That was really cool winning that award. It was a big thrill,” he said.

Stevens said he has yet to make any plans when it comes to his future.

“I don't know what I will do, but I am sure it will be something to do with the racetrack,” he said. “For now, I just want to get well. I can't do anything. I can't throw a frisbee to the dog. I have to stay as immobile as possible.”

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DERRICK BEGAY - INTERVIEW

Q - How old were you when you started roping?

A - That is unknown. Nobody knows that. I do not know how old I was when I first swung a rope. I was born into it, always around it.

My dad, grandfather, uncles, all my family rope. I am 37 years old now, and I was just born into it.

Q - You’ve been to the NFR 8 times, is the challenge to perform at that level still exciting?

A - Yes it is! I am getting older every year. Competing is always a great feeling. I am addicted to it.

Q - You finished 4th at the American Rodeo, how did that feel?

A - I finished 3rd. It was bittersweet. I was not planning to go

to this event and towards the end of the year we got qualified.

Cory Petska talked me into going, and I got another partner Matt Sherwood. We advanced through the qualifiers. Only 16 teams are allowed, and 10 teams are from last year’s top standings. The other 6 are chosen through the qualifiers. They started with 194 teams that had to be narrowed down to 6 teams, so that is a tough process.

Every time we caught a steer we kept moving forward and the chances are slim to even get to the final 4. 194 of the best teams in World, we get to the finals and it did not go the way we wanted. On the last steer we were eligible to win the million dollar prize, so that made it bittersweet.

I wish I had a better start on that last one. I wish I had done that better. At one point in time I had the chance to win a million dollars and I will try again. Today there are a lot of guys that rope, so some luck, not just talent is involved to win.

Q - How important is the horse in Team Roping?

A - You cannot do it without the horse! It take two, and the horse

does most of the work. The better your horse is makes it easier to do your job. Better off staying home if you don’t have something good to ride! You cannot do it without a good horse - anyone is only as good as their horse. In bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, it is the horse that determines if you have a chance to win.

In all events, the horse is the reason you have a chance to win. You have to draw a good steer too, but day in and day out a cowboy has to have a good horse, no matter if he brings that horse to the event, or draws the horse to ride. My horse is named “Swagger”, I bought him from a friend who lives about 30 miles from me in 2006.

He was already a good horse. My motto that I believe in and tell anyone that asks is, “If you LOVE the horse buy him, worry about how to handle the finances later, if you LIKE the horse don’t buy him.” That sounds simple, but it is TRUE! Follow that rule and it won’t let you down.

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Q - Do you train your own horses?

A - No, not really. The way for me to get a horse is to buy a

younger one that is not quite finished. Then you finish him the way you want. So, I guess if you call that horse training, I do some training.

It’s not affordable to buy a finished horse today. A lot of horse traders are in this market. They have a good horse worth say $7,500.00, and they price him at 10 to 30 grand.

They say I want the most money off this sale, and they get it.

They look at the buyer and say, they really want this one, they look like they have the money, etc.

That makes it hard to really know what a good horse is worth, and what the market for a good one really is. I don’t blame them for selling the horse for a high price, it just hurts the market for people getting into the sport, or wanting to move up or event the guys just starting.

Q - What do you look for in a team roping horse?

A - Something with speed, but

a good all around horse is what it all comes down to. I want a horse that looks good, with a long mane and tail, good to be around, hauls in the trailer, good minded, good work ethic, and good steady disposition.

Now that is something you can win on. They have to score good, that is how they stand in the box and go when you are ready to go. Then run to the steer as fast as they can, then handle the turn and steer and finish. The number one thing is can they score? Do they stand still, and wait for the rider to signal go? When it’s time to go, is it lightening fast? Rating the steer, turning, finishing, that is all important. It comes down to about four important things, but if they cannot score out of the box, then you don’t have much.

Q - How do you keep your horses shod?

A - My Uncle Carl is my farrier. He carries all his tools in one hand.

He is a plain ole farrier, nothing fancy. No grinders, no special equipment or tools, nothing fancy. He lets a horse be a horse, he does not change them. Nothing crazy, nothing fancy. Sometimes when I am on the road I need help, and I find someone through the other guys that is liked and stick to nothing fancy. I had one guy say, “Well that will be $150.00” and I said to myself, that is not for me. I have been told and heard over and over again, “Every 6 weeks.” I could not tell you the date or how many weeks its been since my horses got shod last. I look at each horse and their feet, that tells me when they need to be shod. Some horses need it every 6 weeks, other horses longer. Some horses feet grow faster, some grow slower. The horses feet tell you when they need to be shod, you have to watch them.

Q - Do you feed hay or pellets?

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“I love being with horses, being around it, living it, living life with a rope in my hand.” Also, “When I was younger, I didn’t even know I was roping, I was just living.” “I loved Roping so much I did not even think about it” Right now, for me, it is kinda more like a job. I have a Rodeo this weekend, I better go and

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Arizona’s Premier and Only Kentucky Derby Event with LIVE Horse Racing and Betting

Arizona’s most exclusive and only Kentucky Derby Party with LIVE thoroughbred horse racing and onsite private betting returns to Turf Paradise in Phoenix on Saturday, May 1st with a bigger and more socially distanced experience.

New for 2021 enjoy three different experiences inside The Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub: Presented

by Sanderson Lincoln.

All event details can be found at ThePoloParty.com/Derby.

There is limited capacity and CDC and Turf Paradise protocols will be followed.

Guests can enjoy the Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge which includes reserved tables in the covered, air-cooled Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge trackside tent near the finish line. It includes amazing views plus convenient access to Turf Paradise betting terminals, no-host bar inside the tent for Mint Juleps, champagne, cocktails and close proximity to food trucks for additional refreshments and 65” TVs to watch the Kentucky Derby and live horse racing at Turf Paradise. Space is limited.

Tables for two start at $250 and go up to $2,000 for a front row table of 8. Some table options include complimentary bottles of Veuve Clicquot or Chandon Champagne, rose centerpieces, and chocolate covered strawberries.

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Pavilion. It includes reserved tables in the covered Ketel One Botanical Pavilion open-air tent. It is near the finish line but further off the backstretch than either the Black Label Lounge or Winner’s Circle tickets. The Pavilion is close to the action and tables include a bucket of Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritz Seltzers plus convenient access to Turf Paradise betting terminals, 65” TVs to watch the Kentucky Derby and live horse racing at Turf Paradise, no-host bar inside the tent for mint juleps, champagne, cocktails and close proximity to food trucks for additional refreshments. Space is limited.

Tables for four start at $275 and go up to $400 for a front-row table.

Finally, for those wanting to get as close to the finish line as possible get ready for the brand-new Winner’s Circle tent.

Enjoy VIP access and the best views from a reserved table in the covered Winner’s Circle tent located track-side at the finish

line. Winner’s Circle guests also have access to all reserved ticketing areas, including the Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge and Pavilion at the Rail. This experience includes a complimentary mint julep, French fry bar, 65” TVs to watch the Kentucky Derby and live horse racing at Turf Paradise, convenient access to Turf Paradise betting terminals, no-host bar inside the tent for all beverages including mint juleps, champagne, cocktails and close proximity to food trucks for additional refreshments. Tables will be spaced at least 6 feet apart.

Space is limited. Table prices start at $750 for a table of four and go up to $1600 for 8 guests. The tables also include a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot or Chandon Champagne.

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Tent along the track, the open-air Pavilion on the Rail tent, betting terminals inside Turf Paradise, no-host bar including Mint Juleps, beer, wine and cocktails, DJ and 65” TVs to watch the Kentucky Derby and live horse racing at Turf Paradise. General admission tickets do not include a reserved seat. Individual tickets are $30 before April 15, $35 after April 15th, or $40 at the door. Guests can also enjoy several onsite exhibitors, including several of Sanderson Lincoln’s top luxury vehicles for 2021.

The Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub is a sister event of The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, America’s most attended polo event which will celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 23, 2021 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub opens at 10:45 a.m. with live thoroughbred racing at Turf Paradise in North Phoenix beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Attendees can bet on those races as well as the Kentucky Derby itself. The Triple Crown’s crown jewel will be broadcast live at approximately 4:05pm Arizona time throughout the Derby DayClub’s three tent experiences.

The event has sold out all previous years and this year due to CDC protocols there is limited capacity. Tickets go on sale April 1st and are available at http://thepoloparty.com/ derby. For more information or to reserve your table visit www.thepoloparty.com/ derby or call (480) 423-1414.

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Story Book Stables Amateur Division

to Debut at NRHA Derby presented by Markel Competing at the National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel is thrilling, and beginning in 2021, a new division has been added for Non Pros.

The Story Book Stables Amateur Derby will debut this year, featuring $25,000 added money for this special segment of riders.

Creating this new opportunity was a goal for Brenda Joyce, owner of Story Book Stables – NRHA Corporate Partner since 2017. Brenda noted, “My husband, Rick Christen, and I are so excited to be sponsoring an Amateur Derby in conjunction with the NRHA Derby presented by Markel. As always, we want to support the grassroots of the industry and encourage newcomers. We believe that these groups are critical to the health, vitality and future of the Industry. So come on Amateurs, get ready for the Derby in June!”

NRHA President Rick Clark’s enthusiasm for this new division and the opportunities it will offer to reiners is palpable. “I appreciate Brenda and Rick for their support in getting this going.

They are willing to try something new and I predict that we will get a large number of entries in this division. We look forward to seeing new faces and new winners in the Story Book Stables Amateur Derby.”

To compete in the Amateur division at the NRHA Derby presented by Markel, the same horse and rider must be fully entered in the Non Pro Derby. Excluded riders include those whose NRHA Lifetime Earnings exceed $100,000 in Categories 1-12 as of Dec. 31, 2020. Also excluded are riders currently only eligible for Level 4 Non Pro only. Other exclusions include Youth riders, legal dependents of professional equine trainers, and spouses or legal partners of professional equine trainers.

The Amateur Derby Champion will be determined during the preliminary round of competition, which concludes on Tuesday, June 22, during the 2021 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.

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The AQHA Executive Committee recently approved the formation of the AQHA Ranching Heritage Council.

The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved the formation of the new AQHA Ranching Heritage Council. The purpose of the AQHA Ranching Heritage Council is to evaluate strategies that create recognition to AQHA Ranching Heritage programs by developing ideas that will add value to AQHA Ranching Heritage programs and Ranching Heritage-bred horses.

The new council members are: Martha Armitage, Claremore, Oklahoma, AQHA Past President Dr. Glenn Blodgett, Guthrie, Texas, Jim Brinkman, Ericson, Nebraska, Rob Brown, Stinnett, Texas, Terry Stuart Forst, Waurika, Oklahoma, Craig Haythorn, Arthur, Nebraska, Steve Krogman, White River, South Dakota, Bill Smith, Thermopolis, Wyoming, AQHA Past President Stan Weaver, Big Sandy, Montana 42

Reining Horse Foundation Turns 20 Reiners helping reiners is a story that never gets old, and the Reining Horse Foundation, which turns 20 in 2021, has been helping that happen for two decades. It’s often a real eye-opener to find how much help is available. When Bud Roebuck, an NRHA Professional, had his Florida training facility destroyed by a tornado he did not even think of reaching out until a friend urged him to do so. He said, “I guess I thought that the Foundation help was mostly for people who had injuries or illnesses.”

But the RHF has a broader focus and its Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund helped Bud and his family survive the setback. “Like most people in the horse world, it was hard to admit we needed help, but the funds really took the pressure off while we rebuilt and got our business going again.” These days, Roebuck, like many others who have received assistance, is committed to giving back to the Foundation.

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Erich Rogers & Paden Bray capture The American title for Team Roping

The city of Arlington has been extremely good to team ropers Erich Rogers and Paden Bray.

After winning the average at the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Dec. 12, the duo cashed in for $100,000 apiece across the street at AT&T Stadium during RFDTV's The American, March 7.

Rogers and Bray clocked a 5.05-second time to win the four-team Shoot-out. It was Rogers and Bray's first win at The American.

"The mindset was just go catch and do the best we could on the stock they drew us," said Rogers, 34. "Shoot, that steer was one of the best in the herd for today and we made use of him and did what we had to do. I blocked everything out and just thought we were in the practice pen. Pretty much I hurried in there and nodded, got in there and got out of there. That was pretty much the same when we were here in (Arlington) back in December at Globe Life.

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bigger building, and it was a great feeling to be back in the spotlight like this in a big stadium and win."

Bray agreed with his partner. "When I got the opportunity to rope with Erich (last year) I knew I just had to focus on my job and just do me," said Bray, 22.

"A guy who ropes as good as he does is just going to give a young guy like me a

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The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unparalleled destination for equestrians from across the globe. An innovative force in the horse industry, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is eager to move forward with the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress scheduled for September 28 - October 24 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. "Congress Strong, is what exhibitors will experience with our 2021 Congress Reining Futurity," says Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Friends of the Congress Reining will continue their generous support of the Congress Reining program, boosting the total reining pay out to more than $380,000. 2021 will be the biggest and best Congress ever! NRHA Open Reining Futurity (Level 4, 3, 2, 1, Prime Time) – $250,000 Estimated Purse 44

lot of opportunities. He's the quarterback. I'm the receiver.

I'm just trying to not drop the ball and trying to catch every time. The amount of money we've won together has been absolutely outstanding. That guy is clutch. "I'm the finisher.

He sets it up. It's the hardest thing you can do is just have to catch one for a lot of money.

You get to where you think a little bit about it, but he maxed the barrier out and we drew a great steer. He got on him and I went, 1, 2, 3, and made sure I was going to catch before I threw. He made my job easy."

Event winners like Rogers and Bray earned a minimum of $100,000, with $50,000 counting toward the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

"Winning $100,000 means a whole bunch to me," said Rogers, the 2017 PRCA team roping header world champion.

"It's the greatest feeling ever and life changing for me. It also means a lot for the standings and a sigh of relief. Come August and September we don't have to press near as hard and be sweating it." Rogers entered The American seventh in the world standings with $10,282

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and rocketed to first place with $60,282.

Bray was fifth among heelers but also jumped to first in his event with the same amount of money. A year ago, Rogers and Bray placed third and second in their respective world standings with $175,503 each. They earned an eventbest $122,962 at the 2020 NFR. At The American, Rogers was riding Sandy, 14, owned

by Ken Bray, Paden's father.

Paden was riding Slider, 13.

"These are great horses," Paden said. "The ultimate goal is to get that gold buckle and get another one for Erich. Even though we have this healthy lead, I'm young and dumb and I'm not going to back off."

Other winners at AT&T Stadium were: bareback rider Tilden Hooper (90.50 points on Frontier Rodeo's Gunfire); steer wrestler Jacob Talley (3.87 seconds); saddle bronc rider Ryder Wright (91.25 points on Andrews Rodeo's All Or Nothing); tie-down roper Shane Hanchey (7.74 seconds); breakaway roper Jill Tanner (2.65 seconds); barrel racer Hailey Kinsel (15.420 seconds); and bull rider Colten Fritzlan (90.25 points on Dakota Rodeo's Safety Meeting).

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Q - You just arrived in Rio Verde,

MARCELO GUZMAN

AZ - Tell us about your new location.

A - It was a long journey before making this dream happen. I needed to accomplish a lot of things, sport and business ways to be able to move here, but since we wanted it so bad, we worked hard for several years in Europe, Chile, Texas and Kansas before being blessed to find a fabulous location in Rio Verde Dr at 174st at Janey Vatcher’s beautiful SJ Ranch. We have everything needed to be able to train: nice big arena & cutting pen, both with great footing, horse walker, spacious stalls, cattle, turn outs and all the equipment needed to work the arenas professionally.

training. I believe that horses that work willingly, learn faster, last longer and can face any challenge. I’ve seen enough of useless horses that move pretty but at the end of the day are dangerous in front of a new challenge.

Ground work is my signature, my horses need to behave perfectly and have great manners before I even think of putting a blanket on. I’ve learned from great horsemen and horsewomen from 3 continents and there are a lot of things in common, but solid ground work is the most frequent similitude.

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and levels of training?

A - Of course! I’m a horse lover, and all horses are welcome. I can help people Q - You are both from Chile and were to find the right direction for their horses accomplished horse people there, what based on their own skills. Actually, I have are some of your acheivments? very good contacts to import the best Purebred Chilean Horses, Warmbloods, A - Well, I did a lot of showing in different and world class performance Appaloosas. disciplines. As an exchange student in Arabians are a breed that’s always caught Western Australia, I won the National my eye. I love their power and personality Cutting Horse Association Youth High and even if it takes a little longer to train Point Award of that state in 2003. them, I think that the Arabian horse’s In Chile, I was multi National Champion spirit is just something else and not many in all Rodeo Chileno (Chilean working cow 2020 at the Year End ceremony of the horse) categories at both school and university CPRHA, when Marcelo and Lil’Rockstar people understand them. Any horse can be nationals. Yes, I was the guy on TV and Year won the Year End Open, Limited Open and good for something when they are sound, and I’m always looking for exotic breeds. Training End books (he says laughing). I qualified several Intermediate Open Champions. exotics breeds is always a challenge that makes times to the Chilean Rodeo’s National Finals me dream that maybe one day I could train a as an OPEN Rider since I was 17, almost every year that I can horse that will change the course of the industry. I’m a big fan of remember. I also competed in Show Jumping, where I won several Quarter Horses, they are the best horses in the world nowadays, shows including some regional awards. and I think the AQHA and APHA have done an extraordinary job In Reining I won the Chilean Style Reining National, the Reining with their promotion world wide, specially through NRHA and NRBC Chile Open and I still have the CRI3* FEI Reining National record that seems to be turning the reining horse in to a new breed that’s in Chile on my Purebred Chilean stud Lil’ Rockstar. I was qualified creating ‘’Hybrid Vigor’’ out of the best performance horses world in 2014 and 2018 for the FEI World Equestrian Games as part of wide. I’d always prefer a green horse over one that’s all ready the Chilean Reining Team. That season also I placed in FEI Shows started. I don’t care about the breed, a good horse will always be in Europe and Chile which helped me to be #1 in the FEI World a good horse. They may have different purposes in life, but a good Rankings in early 2018. horse will always be a good horse.

Q - What drove you to move to America?

A - There are a lot of things involved in this decision. First my

desire to show the Chilean Breed to the world, my dream to help those with different abilities (para-riders) and be a world class trainer, but at the end of the day I can say that it was Al Dunning who inspired me to come. He told me that if I really wanted to be a world class horseman and fulfill my dreams I needed to be in Scottsdale, AZ.

Q - Tell us about some of the training you will be offering?

A - have a special passion for colt starting. It motivates me a lot and I consider it safer for myself when I start colts from the very beginning, to be sure that they will have a solid foundation and absolutely no bucking.

Reining is my main event but I start horses for multiple disciplines including Jumping and Dressage. I like to reward the willingness of the horse over the shape in the first stages of the

Q - What about the riders, do you accept the Non-Pro and Amateur rider?

A - I accept people of all levels and abilities including my favorites that are Para Riders. As an “old school” or trainer and coach that has adopted modern horsemanship techniques, my main goal is to ‘’ Custom train the horses’’ for my customer’s needs. Everyone has a different body conformation, different weight, different balance and different skills. As a horse trainer, I need to make sure that the horses I train will be suitable for my riders and not force my riders to fit in my program. I ride every horse differently, to be able to fit both the horse’s and its rider’s needs. Every team (horse & rider) has their own highs and lows, and my job as a trainer is training the horse to help my riders in their weak areas and coach my riders to work on their own weak spots and excel on their strengths.

Q - You have completed the Team AD program, and have worked

with Al Dunning quite a bit. What was the best part of the program?

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A - To me, just being around Al

is a huge blessing and learning opportunity. He is more than a successful trainer, he is a righteous man, an exemplary Christian and a real character. I can tell that the best part of the program is his mentoring, his very own example. Every time that he corrected my videos or every time that he teaches me a new skill he does it in the right

mood. He is never anxious, he is always calm and always having fun while he teaches.

Of course, the knowledge he passes is immense, but learning from him the way to do things and how to achieve little goals all the time, is what made the big difference to me. It took me like 4 years… but I finally made it to be accredited by Al and it is a big honor to me.

that you specialize in and have done very well at are the ParaRiders. What does it take to be a part of your Para-Riding program and how does one sign up?

A - I’ve been so blessed to be involved with WPR (World Para Reining) it just makes everything worth the effort.

Being able to work for people with different abilities motivates me more than anything. To be part of the program, people just

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need a horse and to be willing to learn. Para, is more than just getting on a horse and waiting for someone to assist you, it’s about daily improvements and home work, even when not riding. It may take a little longer than normal riding but the benefits are even bigger.

Q - The Chilean bred horse

are a favorite part of your program, as well as the Quarter Horse. Tell us about the Chilean bred horse?

A - Chilean Horses are

America’s Oldest Stock horses with a registry that’s started back in 1895. They tend to be a little smaller than an average Quarter Horse. They have been selected for centuries to work cattle in Chile, which is a big deal and huge part of our tradition. The Huaso style of riding, same as Western, comes from the old Spanish Jineta Style and what elder breeders looked for in a Chilean horse conformation is pretty similar as what Californio

Vaqueros did. They are smooth, very powerful, have great stamina and are always willing to please.

Cow sense has been bred into them for generations, and even though they tend to be hot, they are extremely soft in the mouth and have a naturally huge stop.

Their color spectrum is very wide and sometimes rare, making them even more interesting. I believe their biggest virtue is their heart, their courage and their willingness to work. Not many breeds have that willingness and good attitude towards work. I think that the mixture of any breed with a Purebred Chilean, especially with Quarter Horses will make superior horses. Right now I have Lil’ Rockstar available for breeding’s, who holds the National Reining Record in Chile, is a money earner in all NRHA major events in the Novice Horse Classes in 2019, 2019 Novice Horse Year End Champion in Kansas Reining Horse Association and 2020 Multi Open Champion of the Central Plains Reining Horse Association.

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Sales Top $105 Million at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, Producing Over 90 World Records

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, showed that the collector car market is thriving during its weeklong Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. Among the most notable sales during the week was the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot #1396) that sold for $5.5 million and a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394) that sold for $2.475 million.

In total, 1,054 vehicles sold for over $95 million, while over 1,000 pieces of automobilia brought in over $4.4 million, and $5.8 million was raised through the sale of charity vehicles, bringing the total auction sales to more than $105 million with a 100-percent sellthrough rate and over 95 world-record auction sales achieved. In addition to its quality collector car docket, Barrett-Jackson brought back the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Cup to recognize the talent and craftsmanship of custom car and truck builders. On Saturday, Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and President Steve Davis announced the “Ultimate Best in Show” was a 1970 Dodge Challenger known as “Havoc." “It was wonderful to be back among our friends and family in the collector car community,” said Craig Jackson. “The pandemic challenged us all in different ways, which is why it was great to reconnect and celebrate this passion we all love so much. It’s also why we curated a quality docket that included some of the very best examples of collector cars. With so many auto shows and traditional events cancelled over the past year, we were thrilled to provide a stage for the world’s top automakers to showcase their latest vehicles. We also relished the chance to write history with the sale of the most VIN 001 and first production vehicles ever offered at auction, which raised $5.8 million for charity.”

The top 10 vehicles sold during the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction included:

1. 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot #1396) - $5,500,000 2. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394) - $2,475,000 3. 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition (Lot #1408) - $1,210,000 4. 2017 Ford GT (Lot #1377) - $990,000 5. 1965 Shelby GT350 (Lot #1395) - $962,500 6. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #1358) $825,000 7. 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista (Lot #1374.2) - $467,500 8. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split-Window Coupe (Lot #1414) - $451,000 9. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #1367) $440,000 10. 2005 Ford GT (Lot #1415) - $440,000 Barrett-Jackson raised $5.8 million for charity through the sale of eight VIN 001 and first production vehicles offered at auction, along with a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR race car (Lot #3000).

To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise over $133 million for charity for organizations around the world.

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racing driver and automotive TV personality Tanner Foust, actors Cody Walker and Dylan Sprouse, actor/comedian Adam Ferrara, singer/songwriter Jason Freese, and automotive TV personalities/ custom car builders Ant Anstead, Dave Kindig and Chris Jacobs.

“Barrett-Jackson is truly the epicenter of the collector car market,” said Steve Davis. “In addition to reconnecting with many of our longtime friends this week, we also welcomed a wave of new collectors into the hobby. Many of these first-time auction bidders are gravitating towards Resto-Mods and customs, and they are also finding a deep appreciation for original cars. We’re honored to be at the forefront of expanding the hobby and bringing more enthusiasts into the collector car family. We are excited to keep the momentum going and can’t wait to see everyone again in Las Vegas and Houston in the coming months.”

A total of 1,018 automobilia pieces sold at No Reserve for more than $4.4 million in Scottdale. The auction included over 60 original neon porcelain signs, over 35 beautifully restored gas pumps, and many fine items from the Larry Winkler and Laguna Euro collections. The top five automobilia pieces that sold during the Scottsdale Auction include: Sinclair Oil 1964 New York World's Fair Mold-A-Rama Machine (Lot #9488.2) - $115,000 1. 1960 Sinclair Oil Porcelain With Animated Neon Sign (Lot #9495) - $115,000 2. 1957 Mobil Oil Left-Facing Pegasus Porcelain Sign With Animated Neon (Lot #9499.1) - $86,250 3. 1930s Ford V8 Neon Porcelain Sign (Lot #9397) - $80,500 4. 1960s Ferrari Automobiles Porcelain Sign (Lot #9351) - $67,850

BarrettJackson Helps Raise More Than $5.8 Million for Charity

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, raised more than $5.8 million for charity at the just-concluded 2021 Scottsdale Auction through the sale of a record number of VIN 001 and first production vehicles offered at auction. In total, nine vehicles were sold to benefit charity, which was headlined by the sale of the 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 VIN 001 (Lot #3007), which raised $2.5 million benefiting Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Big hearted giving continued on Saturday with the sale of the 2021 Ford Bronco 2-Door VIN 001 Lot #3008, for $1.075 million with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting the National Forest Foundation and Outward Bound. To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise more than $133 million for more than 130 local and national charitable organizations.

On Friday, Lot #3003, the first retail production 2020 Chevrolet Convertible hammered in at $400,000 to benefit United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The 2021 Dodge RAM 1500 TRX Launch Edition VIN 001 (Lot # 3004) sold for $410,000 with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Also on Friday, $500,000 was raised to benefit JDRF with the sale of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback VIN 001 (Lot #3005).

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More SUN CIRCUIT from page 15 in Equitation. In the Select finals, Karen Lee Tegner-Manseth defended her 2020 Champion title, this time aboard Amarillo

By Moonlight. The pair held a slight edge over Caroline FrenchCampbell riding Creepin In My Sleep. In Amateur, 5th ranked Lauren Stanley’s presentation of Extremely Good Stuff had extra polish to get the judge’s nod over Shez Hot N Platinum and

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Adequan National Championship in Horsemanship saw #1 ranked Karen Zarda and Betcha Want This finish the week stronger than they started to ultimately win the Select championship. She had a tight match with finalist and 4th ranked Dan Yeager riding RL Suddenly Lopin. Nicole Barnes arrived at Sun Circuit ranked 11th nationally.

Riding Its All Good Man, the pair progressed through the rounds to The Four. Nicole was just happy to be at Sun Circuit and was a little surprised when she was announced as a finalist.

She was overcome with joy upon receiving the champion buckle after the judges agreed she had the edge over Imma American Made and Andrea Kengis Foss’s final go.

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Youth National Championships saw a number of nail-biting match ups. Brooke Jolstad was ranked #15 in Youth Equitation coming into Sun Circuit. Riding Betta Believe It, she showed with exquisite form in each round right up to the finals to win the championship buckle. Meagan Braun and Showin My Ace were in sync through their final two rounds in Showmanship. She bested Ima Lazy Cowboy, Kaitlyn Bloom in the finals and received the champion buckle. The final round in Youth Horsemanship matched 16th ranked Emma Cress riding Best Gift Yet and top ranked Hanna Olaussen riding Wearin Only Moonlite. While both had a good final pattern and earned shouts and whistles from the crowd, The judges deemed Emma’s ride the best.

Sun Circuit strives to make the show fun and rewarding for everyone. The Prize Patrol was busy roaming the grounds with fun give-aways. After 9 days of boot races, egg and spoon races, long trot and back up races races, trivia, word of the day and other games, over $60,000 worth of electronics, products and gift certificates were distributed thanks to generous sponsors.

More fun was had at the exhibitor parties hosted by Seven Bar Ranch and by Sandra Morgan and her fine AQHA stallions Mechanic, The Mile High Club and Good I Will B. The parties provided great food, music and some out door social time for everyone.

Attendees also enjoyed a bountiful trade show with over 80 vendors.

Despite the busy schedule, many exhibitors, their friends and family got to head into Old Town Scottsdale for great dining and fun shopping.

A welcoming environment, copious points, fantastic awards, great give aways and the opportunity to enjoy Scottsdale’s coveted sunshine, Arizona Sun Circuit delivered on all expectations. The dust had barely settled on the 2021 Sun Circuit and show management was already planning for 2022 which will be held March 5 through March 13. A full list of award winners can be found at SunCircuit.com

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2021 APHA World Championship Show schedule now Online Courtesy APHA.com The 2021 APHA World Championship Show schedule of events is now posted at apha.com/worldshow/showschedule/.

Pre-entry, stall and RV reservation deadline is May 15, 2021.

This year’s show features the following: APHA World Championship Show (Open/ Amateur/Youth): June 25 – July 11, 2021, Will Rogers Memorial Center – Fort Worth, Texas. APHA Open/Amateur/ Youth World Championships (Exception: APHA Weanling Halter World Championships will be held in September 2021.) APHA Breeders’ Futurity Performance classes. No Qualifying Required Over $1.25 Million Awarded in Cash & Prizes. See details on added money opportunities at apha.com/worldshow/ awards-payouts/.

Note: Solid Paint-Bred horses are eligible to compete in all non-pointed, non-world championship classes with Regular Registry Paints.

New & Improved Intermediate Division Recognition Program. Review the new eligibility criteria to see how the program has been expanded to allow more exhibitors to participate! https:// apha.com/worldshow/ws-forms/ Youth/Amateur Walk-Trot World Show Eligibility Criteria.

Amateur Walk-Trot Exhibitor Eligibility Requirements: To qualify to compete in Amateur Walk-Trot classes at the World Show, exhibitors must hold a

current Amateur WalkTrot card by May 15, 2021 for the 2021 APHA World Show. If a current Amateur Walk-Trot card has not been held by May 15, 2021 for the 2021 APHA World Show, an exhibitor may apply for one to show at the World Show if the following conditions apply: an exhibitor may not have earned any points in performance classes (Open and/or Amateur divisions) with APHA or any other recognized association during the current calendar year. Halter and in-hand classes do not count against eligibility.

2021 Youth World Show Eligibility Requirements: All horses entered in Youth World Championship classes must be owned/leased by the youth exhibitor or an eligible family member as recorded by APHA postmarked by the pre-entry deadline, May 15, 2021. Youth

or eligible family members who own/lease their horses after the May 15 postmark deadline (as recorded by APHA) are eligible to compete for Youth World Show titles and awards upon payment of a $500 fee (applied to the APHF Youth World Show Scholarship Fund), but they will not be eligible to earn scholarship money.

No additional World Show qualifying required.

Get in on the fun and start planning your trip to Fort Worth! Watch for all the details about this event at apha.com/ worldshow. Premium book, forms and online entries will be available early April. Questions?

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While Ohio became the first three-time consecutive winner of the $75,000 Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile, Chief Cicatriz became the first three-time winner of the $75,000 Phoenix Gold Cup Friday at Turf Paradise Race Course.

The 6-5 favorite Ohio (BRZ), shipping in from Santa Anita for trainer Michael McCarthy, was deftly handled by local jockey Luis Fuentes, and overcame the pace-setting Overdue with Popular

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The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes that many countries are still impacted by travel restrictions caused by the global pandemic and understands that AQHA members are eager for educational opportunities to learn more about American Quarter Horse health, riding, training, anatomy and more. To continue to make education more accessible to international members, AQHA is excited to bring educational resources directly to AQHA members through an online learning platform. This allows AQHA enthusiasts around the globe to engage with AQHA and industry professionals from the comfort and safety of their home.

Traditionally, AQHA Internationalsponsored Educational Marketplace Clinics are hosted in-country by an AQHA Professional Horseman, trainer, judge, university group or other industry professional.

Due to the continued uncertainty related to international travel and hosting of group activities, all educational marketplace clinics will be provided virtually in 2021. Round 1 Educational Marketplace Clinic applications will be accepted through March 31, 2021.

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In 2020, AQHA supported 20 Educational Marketplace Clinics, many of which allowed for U.S.-based clinicians to develop and publish virtual clinics through an online learning platform. Countries that experienced the benefit of this grant in 2020 included Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Live Moonshine, a 4-yearold black tobiano gelding by former APHA World Champion CRM Livewire out of PRP Sedona Sunset, earned his second World Champion Running Horse title in 2020. Owned and bred

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in November. His impressive career includes 12 wins (7 stakes), two seconds and one third from 22 starts with lifetime earnings of $187,148.

In his first year running, WF Turnpike Candy racked up an impressive $106,220 in earnings with four wins, three seconds and one third in 11 starts. His stake wins include the G1 PSBA Futurity and the G1 Lone Star Paint & Appaloosa Futurity. He was also third in the G1 Oklahoma Paint & Appaloosa Futurity.

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PRCA For The Record: Scottsdale

One of the fastest runs in team roping header Aaron Tsinigine's ProRodeo career has been the record at the Parada del Sol rodeo in Scottsdale, Ariz., since 2009 when he and team roping heeler Bruce Reidhead combined for a 3.7-second run. Although Tsinigine finished 40th in the world standings that year, it set the stage for the Arizona cowboy's ProRodeo career that includes three trips to the National Finals Rodeo (2014-15 and 2018) as well as being crowned the 2015 Team Roping Heading World Champion. "I don't know, but I wish I could still be that fast and that was a long time ago," Tsinigine laughed when he found out about his record remaining untouched. "That might have been the first or second year of me heading."

Tsinigine remembers that 2009 run well. "Everyone had gone and made their run and there was a 4-flat and a 3.8-second run, and we were in the last perf and I'd never been 3 (seconds) before so I didn't think we had any way we would be 3," said Tsinigine, 34. "That was one of those runs where you watch everything in slow motion and they say that slow makes perfect; and that's exactly what that run was." Tsinigine won Scottsdale again in 2014 with Derrick Begay as his roping partner.

"That's kind of my hometown rodeo," Tsinigine said. "I've been there plenty of times and it's a lucky rodeo for me." Tsingigine's partner at the time, Reidhead, had been competing in the PRCA since 2005. He won $3,872 during the 2020 season thanks to scoring checks at Scottsdale, Kansas' Biggest Rodeo in Phillipsburg, and the Brawley (Calif.) Cattle Call Rodeo with Lane Stock. Tsinigine was 21st in the 2020 PRCA | RAM World Standings with $37,167 roping with different partners, including Kyle Lockett. "We (he and Lockett) were 3.7 at San Antonio in the finals (last week) but we tied for third," Tsinigine said. "Team roping is getting fast now. A 3.7 used to win first, but not any more."

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- All Around: $3,126, Mike Beers, team roping and tie-down roping, 1995 - Bareback riding: 88 points, Billy Laye, 1995 (156/2, Josi Young, 2006) - Steer wrestling: 3.5 seconds, Rodney Towe, 1978; Les Shepperson, 2009; Dean Gorsuch, 2010 (7.7/2, Sam Willis, 1991) - Team roping: 3.7 seconds, Aaron Tsinigine/Bruce Reidhead, 2009 (9.2/2, Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 2010) - Saddle bronc riding: 88 points, Bob W. Brown, 1981 - Tie-down roping: 7.2 seconds, Jesse Sheffield and Clint Cooper, 2010 (17.0/2, Matt Shiozawa, 2007) - Barrel racing: 16.06 seconds, Danyelle Campbell, 2007 (34.55/2, Sherry Cervi, 1995) - Bull riding: 89 points, Chad Brinkman, 1998; Rocky McDonald, 2004; Dustin Larsen, 2005; Jerry Shepherd, 2009

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The Order, signed January 27, states that, “America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners have an important role to play in combating the climate crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by sequestering carbon in soils, grasses, trees, and other vegetation and sourcing sustainable bioproducts and fuels.” The Order directs Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to solicit input from stakeholders as USDA develops a climate-smart agriculture and forestry approach.

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The divisions will include Green As Grass, Green Horse, Novice Rider, Amateur Rider, Open Rider and Prime Time Rider. Each division will have a Ranch Riding class, A Ranch Pleasure Class and a Ranch Trail class. Reining will also be included if there are enough entries. Each show begins with a Ranch Halter class.

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and Paralympic Games, in consultation with the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan, have announced that fans and spectators from overseas will not be allowed to attend the Games this summer due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continued restrictions on international travel. While the decision is incredibly disappointing for our athletes, their supporters, and our staff, it is not entirely unexpected given the different stages of the pandemic occurring around the world.

“Our first priority in Tokyo is to maximize performance on the Field of Play; integral to that is ensuring the welfare of our equine and human delegation.

However, we also want to make sure we connect with those back in the U.S. whose support is so valuable. Those traveling to Tokyo will need to escape from the pressure cauldron that is an Olympic and Paralympic Games and often that involves being able to connect with family and friends,” said Will Connell, Director of Sport for US Equestrian.

Equestrian events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are scheduled to begin on July 24, 2021, and continue through August 7, 2021. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will begin on August 26, 2021, and continue through August 30, 2021. Comprehensive coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be available on the US Equestrian website.

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The Run For A Million Non Pro & Rookie Qualifiers Return to the NRBC in 2021

The National Reining Breeders Classic, held April 18-25, 2021 in Katy, Texas, will host Non Pro and Rookie Qualifiers for the richest reining event in history. The Run For A Million, held at the

South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nev., is slated for August 17-21, 2021.

In addition to the million dollar competition, there is a $100K Open Shoot Out, a $50K

Invitational Freestyle, a $50K Non Pro Championship, as well as a Rookie Championship.

Qualifiers are being offered across the United States and Canada and the NRBC Board and Staff are proud to hold some of them. “The Run For

A Million is not your average horse show,” said NRBC President Tom McCutcheon.

“By televising reining through the Last Cowboy, the sport has attained new accolades in and out of the performance world, reached new audiences and made new fans. The NRBC will support that any day.”

The Rookie and Non Pro Qualifiers will run concurrently with the corresponding Ancillary classes. Those wishing to qualify to compete at The Run For A Million must enter the correlative classes, fill out the TRFAM Qualifier form found on the NRBC website, and pay the $200 fee per slate that they wish to enter. The top five placings plus ties in each slate with a paid qualifier fee will be able to compete in Las Vegas at TRFAM. The Qualifier fee was established to ensure those who want to take part in TRFAM Championships have the opportunity without being knocked out of the top five by someone who has no intentions of participating at TRFAM. For more information about The Run For A Million, go to trfam.com. To lean about the National Reining Breeders Classic and access the TRFAM Qualifier form, visit nrbc.com.

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That’s a Wrap: Concluding the 2021 AQHA Convention

The 2021 AQHA Convention was held in an in-person business format in San Antonio to review the Association’s business matters to enhance the Association for members around the globe. The American Quarter Horse Association is an organization that works for its members and holds an annual convention each spring. The 2021 AQHA Convention was hosted

in an in-person business format to allow attendees to focus on business initiatives, including committee and council meetings; reviewing member-submitted rulechange proposals; interviewing, nominating and electing new AQHA directors; and electing the AQHA Executive Committee.

The 2021 AQHA Convention was March 18-22 at the Hyatt

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Louisville, Kentucky; First Vice President Dr. Scott Myers of Sharon Center, Ohio; Second Vice President Kenneth Banks of Schulenburg, Texas; member James “Jim” Hunt of Faith, South Dakota; and member Jeff Tebow of Piedmont, Oklahoma.

Learn more about each member of the AQHA Executive Committee.

AQHA Bylaw and Registration Changes Modifications to AQHA Bylaws, as well as registration-related items, were reviewed by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at convention. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors has the final authority when it comes to changes or additions to AQHA’s bylaws and rules of registration.

The Association will publish more information at a later date regarding the rule changes recommended by these two committees and approved by the board of directors.

The additional 11 standing committee reports will be reviewed by the AQHA Executive Committee for final approval before rule changes are implemented.

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Federal grazing fee for 2021 will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the USDA Forest Service. The 2020 public land grazing fee was $1.35.

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“When I came from Mexico to the United States, I have been here over 30 years, one of my goals was to do what I’m doing – drive my truck and trailer and horses and perform what I love – and it came true.”

The final episode of the season of the “Go-Big Show” aired March 11. Garcilazo competed against three other finalists and one wild-card contestant in the finals. A total of 36 acts competed on the “Go-Big Show.”

Judges on the “Go Big Show” were Snoop Dogg, actress Rosario Dawson, country singer Jennifer Nettles and professional wrestler Cody Rhodes. The host was Bert Kreischer.

“Those judges were city people, and for example, Snoop Dogg had never been to a rodeo,” Garcilazo said.

“Now, he knows the things we do, and all the judges were excited. You have to connect with different worlds to increase the faith and love of our Western heritage.”

During the competition, Garcilazo did an act by himself in the first round, but in the second round he performed with his wife, Justine. The third act included the Garcilazos and their son, Louis, 6.

“The key was to connect and touch the judges with your performances,” Garcilazo said. “Snoop Dogg and Cody (Rhodes) were brought to tears with some of our performances.

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Accepting Bids to Host the 2022-2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting bids to host the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The deadline for applications is Friday, April 23, 2021.

Beginning in 2022, Festival of Champions will include the / USEF Para Dressage National Championship. Additionally, the USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships will include a division for 7-year-old horses for the first time in 2022.

In total, the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions includes 16 national championship divisions: USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship USEF Para Dressage National Championship USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship USEF Junior Dressage National Championship USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship USEF Children Dressage National Championship USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships for 4-, 5-, 6, and 7-Year-Old Horses USEF Developing Horse Dressage National Championships for Grand Prix and Prix St. Georges USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals for the 13 & Under and 14-18 divisions More information about host venue requirements and the host site application form can be found here. Please contact Kristen Brett, Director of Dressage Programs, at kbrett@usef.org with any questions.

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MAKING IT HAPPEN - WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO JUNE 11-13, 2021

The Western States Horse Expo is, once again, the SECOND WEEKEND IN JUNE! Things are looking bright! Please visit www. horsexpo.com everything is current and completely self serve. All exhibitors who have a 2020 credit are automatically rolled over, but we will require a new contract. 2021 Contracts are available and have a check box for the rollover credit. However, there are deadlines. Please have the 2021 contract to the office by April 15, 2021 or we will release your space AND YOUR CREDIT. No funds due until May. If the event looks threatened we will decide April 30, 2021. Plenty of time to order or cancel inventory. You have the choice of printing out a PDF or filling out the ONLINE FORM. All

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