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A NEW SEASON Spring is my favorite season. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy them all, but spring always feels so energizing. It’s a season of new beginnings, new opportunities. Everything seems bright and fresh, from the wildflowers that flourish, to the new foals and calves that test their legs in green pastures. It’s a season that invites you to enjoy the moment and feel excited about what’s ahead at the same time. There’s a lot in this moment to enjoy. What a spectacular couple of weeks we Dr. Anna Morrison just spent in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Stallion Stakes. The amazing team at Michael Gaughan’s South Point Arena and Equestrian Center made our reined cow horse family feel at home as we held the largest National Reined Cow Horse Association Stallion Stakes ever. Over the course of nine packed show days we cheered on a record-breaking field of 4- and 5-year-olds that showcased the remarkable athleticism and talent of our subscribed stallions. In the end, it came down to a thrilling Finals where Erin Taormino, aboard Linda Mars’ Hazardouz Materials, sired by Metallic Cat, bested their competitors to take home the $43,786.40 purse plus prizes. As we reflect on the excitement of the Stakes, we also look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead to showcase our cow horse athletes: the DT Horses Western Derby in June and the Eastern Derby presented by MARS Equestrian™ in July. Not only will we see our remarkable 4- and 5-year-olds return to the arena in the Limited Aged Events, but we will also highlight our horse show classes through the $10,000-added Non Pro Limited class in Scottsdale, Arizona, and focus on the Non Pro experience, featuring social and educational opportunities in Cordova, Tennessee, as we invite new participants to our premier event. So, take a moment to open the windows, welcome spring and stop to smell the roses … or bluebonnets. And then get your calendars out and mark the dates to join us in Scottsdale and Cordova. Opportunities abound! Best wishes, and we’ll see you at the Derbies!
4 May/June 2021 | REINED COW HORSE NEWS
Volume 26, Number 3
Official Publication of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Published by Morris Equine Group a division of MCC Magazines, LLC
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