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FROM THE NRCHYA By Tylor Todd
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he National Reined Cow Horse Association Youth had tons of activities to keep them busy at this year’s Snaffle Bit Futurity®, held in Fort Worth, Texas, October 7-23, in the Youth Activities Center room, presented by Terri and Joe Carter. Starting on October 8, Youth of all ages were invited to take part in the decorating of good luck
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posters for their favorite Open riders, a scavenger hunt around the facility and a field trip to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. This museum is home to an extraordinary collection of history and was a great way for the kids to see Native American art, as well as learn more about science. Costume lead line was a real hit with kids and parents alike! Kids got to dress up as anything they liked, and they were led around in the John Justin arena on October 19. This was my favorite Youth activity and all of the little kids loved it. For older kids, there were Buckaroo Classes where kids could be assisted by an adult and do a simple reining pattern followed by working the flag. The participants and winners received trophies sponsored by Bet He Sparks. Lastly, stick horse decorating and the relay races were popular among the kids. There was an activ-
ity for everyone! A huge thank you to K&L Phillips, owners of Bet He Sparks, the Carters, and all of the parents for organizing and supporting the Youth activities throughout the show. While at the show, the annual stallion auction to benefit the NRCHYA was held during the Western Bloodstock Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales®. Stallion owners donated a 2022 breeding to their studs, and, in turn, donated the proceeds to the Youth association. This money helps us put on free Youth clinics and NRCHYA promotional events. The auction raised $45,300, and the high-selling breeding was to Metallic Rebel for $4,700. This year’s auction brought in $10,000 more than last year’s auction. We cannot thank the buyers enough for their support of the Youth. We also say a big thank you to the stallion owners who donated a 2022 breeding to their fabulous studs.
