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All-Access from the Futurity
ANOTHER VIEW
There was a lot going on at the National Reined Cow Horse Association 2021 Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat, both in and out of the arena.
KATE BRADLEY BYARS
The best seat in the house for herd work is behind the bucking chutes.
KATE BRADLEY BYARS Artist Bobbie Walton created a pastel of Metallic Cat, which the NRCHA presented to Debbie Roberts in appreciation for her work with the association.
The Awards Happy Hour, hosted by Royal Wealth Partners, lets groups such as Lance Johnston’s barn celebrate big like on the day they swept the Open Hackamore Classic.
KATE BRADLEY BYARS
KELSEY HELLMAN/HIGH COTTON PROMOTIONS
KELSEY HELLMAN/HIGH COTTON PROMOTIONS
Cutter McLaughlin and CD Dee Vee Dee started the Open Finals in style by carrying Old Glory in the Coliseum. Katy Keenie Merrill sang the National Anthem, and NRCHA professional Ben Baldus gave the invocation that started our Open Finals. The Metallic Cat Snaffle Bit Futurity After Party had exhibitors dancing the night away to Bubba Bellin and his band.
Justin Wright and Zak 34 made a triumphant victory lap that wrapped up Finals night in the arena.
No matter the score from the judges, the youngest reined cow horse enthusiasts always rewarded the run with high-fives!
