CONTENTS////// MAY/JUNE 2022 V OLUME 27, NUMBER 3
STALLION STAKES and it to Hendrixx 92 H
CIRCLE UP
John Swales and Hendrixx win big in the 2022 Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes Derby.
Swinging for the Fences 100
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108 Nothing Short of Spectacular
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Debbie Crafton advanced four horses to the Non Pro Finals, clinching the Champion and Reserve Champion titles
The horse and rider teams topping their respective Spectacular division each had a mission and a goal, and they more than hit the mark.
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Big Winners in Vegas: Horse Show 126 136 The First Cut
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NRCHA Foundation: Stories from the Shedrow NRCHA Gains Sponsor Metallic Cat $5 Million Dollar Sire 2023 Celebration of Champions Qualifying Points Herd Helpers
Eight riders punched a ticket to The Run For A Million Cow Work Challenge.
PRIMO MORALES
MEMBER ROUNDUP 36 42
Know the Pro: Matt Frederick otable Non Pro: N Jecca Ostrander
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dmirable Assistants: A Alethea Prewett
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aces of the NRCHA: F Tina McCleary
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Four were inducted into the NRCHA Hall of Fame, and the Vaquero Award was presented, at the 2022 Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes. Coverage begins on page 73.
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From the Executive Director NRCHA President’s Letter From the Judge’s Chair From the NRCHYA NRCHA Committee Directory Affiliate List Suspended Member List NRCHA Sanctioned Events
FEATURES 66 F un in the Sun
Check out six sizzling side trips in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the DT Horses Western Derby.
70 Towing Safety Tips
From our Corporate partner Lippert, parent company of CURT and Ranch Hand.
73 Meet the 2022 NRCHA Hall of Fame Inductees 2 May/June 2022 | REINED COW HORSE NEWS
On the cover: Aboard Sarah Davis’ gelding Short N Catt, Phillip Ralls earned the Open Bridle Spectacular title. Coverage begins on page 108. Photo by Primo Morales.
